Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – किं कृतं सलिले शर्व चिरकालं सथितेन ते

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं कृतं सलिले शर्व चिरकालं सथितेन ते
किमर्थं चैतद उत्पाट्य भूमौ लिङ्गं परवेरितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka inquires about the actions and significance of the divine amidst the cosmic order.

Translations

English Translation

The verse questions the purpose of divine beings lingering in water and their reason for uprooting the linga from the ground, invoking contemplation about the divine’s motives in the cosmos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूछता है कि दिव्य प्राणियों का जल में ठहरना और भूमि से लिंग को निकालने का क्या अर्थ है, ब्रह्मांड में दिव्य के इरादों पर विचार करने का आग्रह करता है।

Commentary

Context

This inquiry position in the Sauptika Parva opens a dialogue on divine actions and their implications in the natural world.

Meaning

The shloka reflects on understanding the complexities of divine motivations and their roles in the universe’s functioning.

Application

This encourages introspection on one’s own actions and motivations, seeking to align them with a higher purpose in life.