Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गङ्गा च सरितां शरेष्ठा सर्वतीर्थजलॊद्भवा

Shloka (श्लोक)

गङ्गा च सरितां शरेष्ठा सर्वतीर्थजलॊद्भवा
पर्युपासत तं देवं रूपिणी कुरुनन्दन

⚡ Quick Meaning

The Ganges, the best of rivers, revered everywhere, lovingly worshipped that divine being.

Translations

English Translation

The Ganges, known as the supreme of all rivers and the source of sacred waters, approached the divine with devotion. Holding a prominent place among all holy rivers, she engaged in worship to honor the revered figure, emphasizing her spiritual significance and relationship with the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गंगा, जो सभी नदियों में सर्वोत्तम और पवित्र जल का स्रोत मानी जाती है, ने श्रद्धा के साथ उस दिव्य को पूजने के लिए आगे बढ़ी। सभी पवित्र नदियों में उसकी विशिष्टता का प्रतीक बनाते हुए, उसने उस सम्मानित आत्मा की पूजा करने का संकल्प किया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka portrays the reverence of the Ganges, highlighting her spiritual importance in Hindu rituals.

Meaning

The Ganges signifies purity and divinity, and her worship indicates the connection between nature and spirituality.

Application

Recognizing nature’s divine aspects promotes ecological consciousness and encourages appreciation of sacred elements in our lives.