Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ गङ्गापि तं गर्भम असहन्ती विधारणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ गङ्गापि तं गर्भम असहन्ती विधारणे
उत्ससर्ज गिरौ रम्ये हिमवत्य अमरार्चिते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the reluctance of the Ganga to hold the divine child within her.

Translations

English Translation

Ganga, symbolizing purity and strength, finds herself unable to contain the divine essence within her and gives birth on the beautiful slopes of the Himalayas, revered by the immortals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गंगा, जो पवित्रता और शक्ति का प्रतीक है, अपने भीतर दिव्य सार को धारण करने में असमर्थ हो गई और हिमालय की रमणीय ढलानों पर जन्म देती है, जिसे अमर स्वयं पूजा करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse enriches the narrative of divine origins and the natural elements intertwined in sacred traditions.

Meaning

It speaks to the limitations even pure elements face when handling the extraordinary, illuminating the divine birth process.

Application

This shloka encourages us to embrace our own challenges in creation, recognizing the sacredness of new beginnings.