Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – उदतिष्ठद रजॊ भौमं छादयानं दिवाकरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

उदतिष्ठद रजॊ भौमं छादयानं दिवाकरम
दिशः परतिदिशॊ वापि तत्र जज्ञुः कथं चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sun rises, covering the earth, and in all directions, life is born mysteriously.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the sunrise as it blankets the earth in its golden rays, causing life to emerge in all directions. The imagery illustrates how, with the sun’s rise, there is an awakening of existence, marking the cyclical nature of life and the universe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सूर्य के उगने का वर्णन करता है, जो पृथ्वी को अपने सुनहरे किरणों से ढकता है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप सभी दिशाओं में जीवन का उदय होता है। यह चित्रण इस बात को दर्शाता है कि सूर्य के उगने के साथ, अस्तित्व का जागरण होता है, जो जीवन और ब्रह्मांड के चक्रीय स्वभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears during Bhishma Parva, highlighting the setting of the battlefield just before a significant conflict occurs.

Meaning

The essence is about the cosmic cycle of creation, signifying the link between celestial bodies and earthly existence, reminding us of the inevitable process of birth and death.

Application

In our lives, this shloka can inspire us to embrace new beginnings and understand the transient nature of life as part of a larger cosmic play.