Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – मिथुनानि च जायन्ते सत्रियश चाप्सरसॊपमाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मिथुनानि च जायन्ते सत्रियश चाप्सरसॊपमाः
तेषां ते कषीरिणां कषीरं पिबन्त्य अमृतसंनिभम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse speaks about pairs being born and the divine nature of those beings akin to apsaras drinking the nectar of immortality.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka mentions that couples emerge, and women comparable to celestial nymphs are also born, suggesting their divine quality as they drink the nectar that resembles ambrosia.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उल्लेख करता है कि युग्म उत्पन्न होते हैं, और देवताओं के समान स्त्रियाँ भी जन्म लेती हैं, यह दर्शाता है कि वे अमृत जिसके समान हैं, का पान करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Bhishma Parva, focusing on the birth of divine beings and their qualities.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates the intertwining of divine and human qualities in procreation, emphasizing the sacredness of life.

Application

This verse can inspire one to appreciate the divine essence in relationships and the significance of family life.