Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भवत्व एतद यथात्थ तवं तपः पौत्रे ममानघ

Shloka (श्लोक)

[क] एष एव वरॊ मे ऽदय यत तवं परीतॊ महामुने
भवत्व एतद यथात्थ तवं तपः पौत्रे ममानघ
बराह्मण्यं मे कुलस्यास्तु भगवन्न एष मे वरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka seeks a boon related to family lineage and spiritual prowess.

Translations

English Translation

Today, this is indeed my wish, that you are pleased, O great sage. Let your blessing be that my progeny should embody all virtues of a Brahmin, for this is my heartfelt desire.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आज यही मेरी इच्छा है कि आप प्रसन्न हों, हे महामुनि। आपके आशीर्वाद से मेरा वंश सभी ब्राह्मण गुणों को धारण करे, क्योंकि यह मेरी दिली इच्छा है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is recited while expressing gratitude and seeking blessings from a sage regarding one’s lineage.

Meaning

The essence lies in the aspiration for one’s lineage to carry forth noble characteristics and spiritual virtues.

Application

This highlights the importance of seeking divine intervention for the betterment of one’s descendants and their values.