Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यत्र भागीरथी गङ्गा भजते दिशम उत्तराम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यत्र भागीरथी गङ्गा भजते दिशम उत्तराम
महेश्वरस्य निष्ठाने यॊ नरस तव अभिषिच्यते
एकमासं निराहारः सवयं पश्यति देवताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the virtues of worshipping the Ganga and the rewards of asceticism.

Translations

English Translation

The verse tells us that worshipping the Ganga leads to divine blessings and that a person who observes a month of fasting is blessed with a vision of the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि गंगा की पूजा करने से देवी-देवताओं का आशीर्वाद मिलता है और जो व्यक्ति एक महीने का उपवास रखता है, वह दिव्य दर्शन प्राप्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This section in Anushasana Parva sheds light on the spiritual values associated with the Ganga and fasting.

Meaning

It emphasizes the auspiciousness of ritual fasting and worship as means to connect with the divine.

Application

Devotees are encouraged to observe fasting and engage in worship at holy sites to deepen their spiritual connection.