Mahabharata Drona Parva – ततः कुमुदनाथेन कामिनी गण्डपाण्डुना

Shloka (श्लोक)
ततः कुमुदनाथेन कामिनी गण्डपाण्डुना
नेत्रानन्देन चन्द्रेण माहेन्द्री दिग अलंकृता
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the celestial beauty of the moon and its enchanting effect on nature.
Translations
English Translation
The moon, adorned like a celestial maiden, brings joy to the eyes of the flowers. The earth, embellished by its rays, appears as if decorated by Mahendra, showcasing nature’s splendor.
हिंदी अनुवाद
चाँद, जिस पर आकाशीय सुंदरता का आलंबन है, फूलों की आँखों में आनंद लाता है। पृथ्वी, जो इसकी किरणों से सजाई गई है, महेंद्र द्वारा अलंकृत की तरह प्रतीत होती है, जो प्रकृति की भव्यता को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse occurs amidst the Drona Parva, illustrating the dawn’s beauty when the moon graces the night with its glow.
Meaning
The shloka emphasizes how the moonlight beautifies the environment and uplifts the spirits of living beings, symbolizing joy and tranquility.
Application
In our lives, we can reflect this beauty by appreciating nature’s wonders and spreading joy, much like the moonlight enhances the world around us.
