Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – धरुवं पश्यति रूपाणि दीपाद दीपशतं यथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

धरुवं पश्यति रूपाणि दीपाद दीपशतं यथा
स वै विष्णुश च मित्रश च वरुणॊ ऽगनिः परजापतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the eternal observation of forms akin to the endless perception of light by the divine entities.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka emphasizes that just as a lamp illuminates various forms, the divine beings like Vishnu, Mitra, Varuna, Agni, and Prajapati observe and oversee creation, ensuring the harmony of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जैसे दीप अनेक रूपों को रोशन करता है, वैसे ही देवताओं जैसे विष्णु, मित्र, वरुण, अग्नि और प्रजापति सृष्टि को देखते हैं और उसके सामंजस्य को सुनिश्चित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Ashvamedhika Parva, this verse underscores the omnipresence of divine forces overseeing the natural order of the universe.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka highlights the importance of divine vigilance in maintaining balance and order in the world.

Application

This understanding inspires individuals to appreciate the unseen forces at work in their lives and encourages reverence towards nature and divinity.