Shloka (श्लोक)
तथा पितॄन वैतरणी दुस्तरा पापकर्मभिः
गङ्गा भवति गन्धर्व यथा दवैपायनॊ ऽबरवीत
⚡ Quick Meaning
The Ganga serves as a bridge for the ancestors, alleviating the great sins and connecting to the divine.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse underscores Ganga’s role in enabling the souls of ancestors to attain peace by washing away their sins, thereby facilitating a harmonious connection with the celestial world, as explained by Vyasa.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक गंगा के पितरों की आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान करने के महत्व को उजागर करता है। यह उनकी बुराइयों को धोकर दिव्य दुनिया के साथ सामंजस्यपूर्ण संबंध स्थापित करने में मदद करती है, जैसा कि व्यास ने बताया है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Situated in the Adi Parva, this verse encapsulates the spiritual importance of the Ganga in rituals related to ancestor worship and liberation from sins.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka portrays the Ganga as a sacred conduit, which not only purifies the living but also offers redemption to those who have passed, maintaining familial connections.
🌟 Application
This teaching inspires reflection on one’s actions and encourages the performance of rituals that honor ancestors, thereby fostering continuity of love and respect through generations.
