Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – सूर्यॊ गरहाणाम अधिपॊ नक्षत्राणां च चन्द्रमाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सूर्यॊ गरहाणाम अधिपॊ नक्षत्राणां च चन्द्रमाः
यमः पितॄणाम अधिपः सरिताम अथ सागरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka denotes the rulers of celestial bodies and their roles in different domains.

Translations

English Translation

The verse speaks of the sun as the lord of planetary bodies, the moon as the ruler of stars, Yama as the lord of ancestors, and the ocean as the ruler of rivers, outlining their authoritative significance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सूर्य को ग्रहों का अधिपति, चन्द्रमा को नक्षत्रों का राजा, यम को पितृों का अधिपति और समुद्र को नदियों का राजा कहता है, जो उनके साम्राज्य को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Ashvamedhika Parva, illustrating the hierarchy and relationships among celestial and natural elements.

Meaning

Each celestial body and element symbolizes authority and governance over various domains, emphasizing interconnectedness.

Application

This shloka instills respect for the cosmic order and the roles that these entities play in maintaining balance in the universe.