Shloka (श्लोक)
ततॊ वाराणसीं गत्वा अर्चयित्वा वृषध्वजम
कपिला हरदे नरः सनात्वा राजसूय फलं लभेत
⚡ Quick Meaning
A person who bathes at the Kapila River in Varanasi and worships the Vṛṣadhvaja deity attains the fruits of the Rajasuya sacrifice.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka indicates that by bathing at the Kapila River in Varanasi and worshipping the deity Vṛṣadhvaja, an individual attains the merits akin to performing the grand Rajasuya sacrifice, emphasizing the special status of Varanasi as a pilgrimage site.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति वाराणसी में कपिला नदी में स्नान करता है और वृषध्वज की पूजा करता है, वह राजसूय यज्ञ के समान पुण्य प्राप्त करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Embedded in the Vana Parva, this verse illustrates the deep appreciation for spiritual rituals performed at renowned pilgrimage locations and their associated rewards.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka reminds devotees of the extraordinary significance of Varanasi, reiterating that rituals performed here bestow immense spiritual benefits.
🌟 Application
This encourages worshippers to embrace pilgrimage and sacred bathing, as such spiritual acts culminate in unparalleled rewards, maintaining faith’s central role in personal elevation.
