Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ तस्माद उपगतॊ गालवॊ ऽपय आह पार्थिवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ तस्माद उपगतॊ गालवॊ ऽपय आह पार्थिवम
तपसॊ मे ऽषट भागेन सवर्गम आरॊहतां भवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of Galava’s ascension to heaven as a result of his penance.

Translations

English Translation

Galava, having approached the king, spoke of his ascension to the heavens. He claimed that due to his deep penance, he derived eight portions of merit, allowing him to ascend to the divine realms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गालव ने राजा से संपर्क किया और कहा कि उसने अपने तप के कारण स्वर्ग की ओर चढ़ाई की है। उसने उल्लेख किया कि उसके गहन तप के कारण, उसे पुण्य के आठ भाग मिले, जिससे वह दिव्य लोकों में चढ़ सके।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs during the Udyoga Parva, highlighting the significance of penance in spiritual ascension.

Meaning

The essence reflects the power of tapas (penance) in elevating one’s soul and achieving divine status.

Application

Modern readers can find inspiration in the notion that sincere effort and spiritual discipline can lead to personal transformation.