Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – औद्भिदं परथमं वर्षं दवितीयं वेणुमण्डलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

औद्भिदं परथमं वर्षं दवितीयं वेणुमण्डलम
तृतीयं वै रथाकारं चतुर्थं पालनं समृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka outlines the different seasons and their characteristics.

Translations

English Translation

It speaks of the first season being spring, the second is known for the presence of flutes, the third resembles a chariot, while the fourth is described as nurturing, highlighting the unique qualities each season brings to the cycle of life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न ऋतुओं और उनके विशेषताओं का वर्णन करता है, पहले वर्ष को बसंत, दूसरे को बांसुरी के लिए जाना जाता है, तीसरे को रथ के समान कहा गया है, और चौथे को पालन करते हुए वर्णित किया गया है, जिससे जीवन के चक्र में प्रत्येक ऋतु का अनूठा गुण प्रकट होता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Bhishma Parva, this shloka reflects on the seasonal changes important in Vedic literature.

Meaning

Each season is symbolic of different stages of life, representing both nature’s cycles and human experiences.

Application

This verse inspires reverence for the changing seasons and reminds us to align with the rhythm of nature’s cycles.