Mahabharata Vana Parva – रुद्रं सत कर्मभिर मर्त्याः पूजयन्तीह दैवतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

रुद्रं सत कर्मभिर मर्त्याः पूजयन्तीह दैवतम
शिवम इत्य एव यं पराहुर ईशं रुद्रं पिनाकिनम
भावैस तु विविधाकारैः पूजयन्ति महेश्वरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Mortals worship Rudra through righteous actions, calling Him Lord Shiva and revering Him in diverse forms.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights that humans worship Shiva, known as Rudra, through their good deeds. It suggests that various forms of Him are revered, indicating the multifaceted nature of divinity present in actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि मनुष्य अपने अच्छे कर्मों के माध्यम से भगवान शिव, जिन्हें रुद्र कहा जाता है, की पूजा करते हैं। यह अनेक रूपों में उनकी पूजा को स्वीकार करते हुए, दिव्यता के बहुआयामी स्वरूप को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage occurs in the Vana Parva, addressing the significance of worship and reverence in relation to divine actions and forms.

Meaning

It underlines the connection between righteous behavior and divine connection, stressing that worship comes in many forms but is fundamentally tied to one’s actions.

Application

Devotees are encouraged to perform righteous acts as a form of worship, acknowledging that every act filled with devotion leads to recognition of the divine.