Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – आदित्यस तेजसां शरेष्ठॊ गिरीणां हिमवान वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

आदित्यस तेजसां शरेष्ठॊ गिरीणां हिमवान वरः
जातीनां बराह्मणः शरेष्ठः शरेष्ठस तवम असि धन्विनाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse praises the superiority of the sun among luminaries and the Himalayas among mountains.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, the sun is regarded as the finest among the powerful entities, and the Himalayas are highlighted as the best among all mountains, with a special acknowledgment of brahmins as the elite among castes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में सूर्य को शक्तिशाली वस्तुओं में श्रेष्ठ, हिमालयों को पहाड़ों में श्रेष्ठ और ब्राह्मणों को जातियों में श्रेष्ठ माना गया है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Bhishma Parva, framing a context of reverence for nature and its elements.

Meaning

It symbolizes the essential roles these entities play in sustaining life and upholding values.

Application

Recognizing the superior elements and beings around us helps us foster respect and gratitude in our lives.