Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – यदि देयम अवश्यं वै मातङ्गॊ ऽहं महाद्युते

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि देयम अवश्यं वै मातङ्गॊ ऽहं महाद्युते
भूत्वामृतं परदास्यामि भार्गवाय महात्मने

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses a promise of offering immortality to a great sage.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker assures that if a gift is necessary, they will transform into a divine being and grant immortality to the great sage Bhargava, asserting the importance of this offering.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक महान ऋषि भार्गव को अमरता का वचन देने का आश्वासन देता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि यदि उपहार देना आवश्यक है, तो वक्ता एक दिव्य रूप में बदलकर इसे पूरा करेगा।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Ashvamedhika Parva of the Mahabharata, where significant allegorical promises are made to sages.

Meaning

The verse showcases the value placed on fulfilling obligations towards enlightened beings, emphasizing the connection between gifts and spiritual merit.

Application

In practice, this shloka reminds us to honor and respect spiritual teachers and mentors through our actions and offerings.