Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – उपॊष्य विधिवद देवास तरिदिवं परतिपेदिरे

Shloka (श्लोक)

उपॊष्य विधिवद देवास तरिदिवं परतिपेदिरे
ऋषयश च परां सिद्धिम उपवासैर अवाप्नुवन

⚡ Quick Meaning

By observing fasting properly, the gods ascended to the heavenly realm, and the sages achieved the highest realization through their fasting.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka signifies that through disciplined fasting, even the gods were able to reach divine realms, and it highlights how sages have attained spiritual enlightenment by practicing fasting diligently.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि सही तरीके से उपवास करने से देवताओं ने स्वर्गीय लोकों में पहुँच प्राप्त किया, और ऋषियों ने ध्यानपूर्वक उपवास के माध्यम से सर्वोच्च आत्मज्ञान प्राप्त किया।

Commentary

Context

This is part of the Anushasana Parva, which discusses spiritual practices and their importance in attaining higher states of existence and connection with the divine.

Meaning

The meaning emphasizes the transformative power that fasting holds, illustrating its role as a catalyst for divine connection and spiritual enlightenment.

Application

Individuals are encouraged to adopt fasting as a means to deepen their spiritual practices, aiming for personal growth and enlightenment through disciplined devotion.