Mahabharata Shalya Parva – देवलस तु वचः शरुत्वा भूतानां करुणं तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवलस तु वचः शरुत्वा भूतानां करुणं तथा
दिशॊ दशव्याहरतां मॊक्षं तयक्तुं मनॊ दधे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes how Devla, upon hearing the lament of beings, contemplates the relinquishment of worldly ties.

Translations

English Translation

After listening to the sorrowful cries of the beings, Devla was moved compassionately. He pondered about the various pathways to liberation, considering whether to abandon the attachments that bind creatures to the mundane world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

प्राणियों की करुणा सुनकर, देवला ने दया से भरकर विचार किया। उसने मुक्ति के विभिन्न मार्गों पर चिंतन किया, सोचते हुए कि क्या सांसारिक बंधनों को त्यागना आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the context of a conversation reflecting on the challenges and compassion felt by spiritual aspirants in the Shalya Parva.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of recognizing suffering in the world and the internal conflict faced when considering renunciation.

Application

This teaching encourages compassion towards living beings and questions the significance of our attachments while seeking spiritual liberation.