Mahabharata Shalya Parva – तां नदीं पितृलॊकाय वहन्तीम अतिभैरवाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तां नदीं पितृलॊकाय वहन्तीम अतिभैरवाम
तेरुर वाहन नौभिस ते शूराः परिघबाहवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The river transported souls to the ancestral realm.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a river that carries the souls of warriors to the ancestral world, said to be terrifying in its flow. It highlights the concept of cosmic duty and the ties of life and death inherent in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक नदी का वर्णन करता है जो योद्धाओं की आत्माओं को पूर्वजों की दुनिया में ले जाती है, जिसका प्रवाह डरावना कहा जाता है। यह युद्ध में जीवन और मृत्यु के बीच के बंधनों का परिचय देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shalya Parva delves into the connection between war and the afterlife.

Meaning

The river symbolizes a passage not just in space, but in existence and spiritual journey.

Application

Understanding the bond between life and the afterlife can lead to a profound appreciation of our actions and their implications.