Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यथा सुराणाम अमृतं पितॄणां च यथा सवधा

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा सुराणाम अमृतं पितॄणां च यथा सवधा
सुधा यथा च नागानां तथा गङ्गा जलं नृणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Ganga is considered as vital as nectar for the gods and the sustenance of all beings.

Translations

English Translation

The River Ganga is revered similarly to the nectar of immortality for the gods, the sustenance for fathers, and the essence of all creatures, thus highlighting its supreme importance in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गंगा नदी को देवताओं के अमृत, पितरों के लिए पोषण और सभी प्राणियों के लिए जीवनदायिनी समझा गया है, जो इसके जीवन में सर्वोच्च महत्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the sanctity of Ganga during the Anushasana Parva, illustrating its divine essence.

Meaning

It denotes that Ganga holds a significant spiritual importance akin to nectar, vital for existence.

Application

Devotees take pilgrimages to Ganga, acknowledging it as a life-giving force essential for spiritual upliftment.