Mahabharata Shalya Parva – वर्तमाने तथा यज्ञे पुष्करस्थे पितामहे

Shloka (श्लोक)

वर्तमाने तथा यज्ञे पुष्करस्थे पितामहे
अब्रुवन्न ऋषयॊ राजन नायं यज्ञॊ महाफलः
न दृश्यते सरिच्छ्रेष्ठा यस्माद इह सरस्वती

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the ongoing Yajna that is not yielding its expected results, referenced in the context of Lord Saraswati.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the sages express to King Shalya that despite the ongoing Yajna at Pushkara, the fruits are not appearing as expected. It indicates a need for divine intervention from Goddess Saraswati, who is the presiding deity of wisdom and eloquence, to guide the ritual towards success.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में ऋषियों ने राजा शल्य से कहा कि पुष्कर में चल रहे यज्ञ का फल अपेक्षित परिणाम नहीं दे रहा है। यह देवी सरस्वती से दिव्य हस्तक्षेप की आवश्यकता को दर्शाता है, जो ज्ञान और उच्च विचारों की देवी हैं, ताकि यज्ञ की सफलता हेतु मार्गदर्शन मिल सके।

Commentary

Context

This verse resides in the Shalya Parva of the Mahabharata, highlighting the importance of rituals and their effectiveness in invoking divine presence.

Meaning

It emphasizes the belief that successful rituals require not just participation but the right divine blessings, specifically from Goddess Saraswati for achieving knowledge and success.

Application

This shloka can encourage practitioners of rituals to seek deeper connectivity with divinity and strive for internal alignment, ensuring fruitful outcomes.