Mahabharata Drona Parva – ततॊ ऽनतरिक्षे देवाश च गन्धर्वाश च सहस्रशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ ऽनतरिक्षे देवाश च गन्धर्वाश च सहस्रशः
ऋषयः सिद्धसंघाश च वयतिष्ठन्त दिदृक्षया

⚡ Quick Meaning

The heavens filled with gods and celestial beings eagerly watched from the sky.

Translations

English Translation

In the sky above, the gods, the Gandharvas, and many sages gathered, their eyes filled with the eager desire to witness the grand spectacle unfolding below, indicating the momentous events taking place in the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आसमान में देवता, गंधर्व और अनेक ऋषि एकत्रित हुए, उनकी आँखों में युद्ध को देखने की तीव्र उत्सुकता थी, जो यह दर्शाता है कि नीचे के युद्ध में महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ हो रहीं थीं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs during the Drona Parva, highlighting the divine interest in the monumental war of Kurukshetra.

Meaning

The presence of celestial beings signifies the importance of the battle and its outcomes for the entire universe.

Application

One can reflect on the way our actions draw the attention of the universe, invoking a deeper sense of responsibility.