Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गङ्गा च यमुना चैव सरितश चानुगास तयॊः

Shloka (श्लोक)

गङ्गा च यमुना चैव सरितश चानुगास तयॊः
परदक्षिणम ऋषिं चक्रुर न चैनं पर्यपीडयन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the rivers Ganga and Yamuna and their reverence towards sage Dakshinamurti.

Translations

English Translation

The rivers Ganga and Yamuna, along with other tributaries, circled the sage, showing their respect, without causing any harassment or trouble to him.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गंगा और यमुना, साथ ही अन्य धाराएँ, ऋषि के चारों ओर घूमकर उनका सम्मान करती थीं, बिना उन्हें कोई परेशानी या संकट पहुँचाए।

Commentary

Context

In this context, the rivers are personified to illustrate the sanctity of sages and their connection to nature.

Meaning

The act of rivers encircling the sage represents deep reverence and spiritual acknowledgment of wisdom and enlightenment.

Application

This shloka teaches us about the significance of showing respect to great sages and the balance between nature and spirituality.