Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – शरुतेन बरह्मचर्येण तपसा च दमेन च

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरुतेन बरह्मचर्येण तपसा च दमेन च
ये समाराध्य शूलाङ्कं भव सायुज्यम आगताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who worship with discipline attain divine union.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of brahmacharya (celibacy), austerity, and self-control in the path to spiritual realization. Those who perform worship with such virtues are blessed with a union with the divine, symbolized by the deity Shulanga.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्रह्मचर्य, तप और आत्म-नियंत्रण के महत्व पर जोर देता है, जो आध्यात्मिक साक्षात्कार के मार्ग में सहायक हैं। जो लोग इन गुणों के साथ पूजा करते हैं, उन्हें शूलांक नामक देवी के साथ एकता का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the Sauptika Parva, which focuses on the concepts of discipline and devotion rampant among the surviving warriors.

Meaning

This highlights the pathway to divine union through discipline and righteous conduct, illustrating an essential aspect of spiritual life.

Application

It encourages individuals to incorporate discipline into their daily practice for a deeper spiritual experience.