Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – ततॊ ययुर भूतगणाः सरितश च यथागतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ ययुर भूतगणाः सरितश च यथागतम
गन्धर्वाप्सरसश चैव परणम्य शिरसा भवम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The beings of nature, including rivers and celestial beings, bow respectfully.

Translations

English Translation

The myriad beings of creation, alongside rivers and celestial nymphs, bow down before the Supreme in reverence and humility, acknowledging the divine presence that encompasses all existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी प्राणी, नदियाँ और दिव्य अप्सराएँ, सर्वोच्च के प्रति श्रद्धा और नम्रता से झुकते हैं, जो सभी सृष्टि की प्रतीक है और उसकी दिव्यता को स्वीकार करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the respect and reverence shown by various beings of creation towards the Supreme entity in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The bowing of beings illustrates the interconnectedness of nature with the divine, reiterating the importance of humility in the pursuit of spiritual understanding.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to cultivate reverence for nature and the divine in our daily lives, acknowledging that all are part of a greater whole.