Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ततो ऽपश्यत सुविस्तीर्णं हृद्यं पद्मविभूषितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततो ऽपश्यत सुविस्तीर्णं हृद्यं पद्मविभूषितम
नानाद्विज गणाकीर्णं सरः शीतजलं शुभम
पिपासार्थॊ ऽपि तद दृष्ट्वा तृप्तः सयान नात्र संशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes a serene pond adorned with flowers, symbolizing a satisfied soul quenched by divine beauty.

Translations

English Translation

The individual beheld a vast pond decorated with blooming lotuses, teeming with various birds, and filled with pure, cool water. Gazing at it, even a thirsty seeker found deep satisfaction—there’s no doubt in that.

हिंदी अनुवाद

व्यक्ति ने देखा कि एक विशाल तालाब है, जो खिलते कमलों से सजाया गया है, विभिन्न पक्षियों से भरा है और शुद्ध, ठंडे पानी से भरा है। इसे देखते हुए, प्यासे साधक ने गहराई से संतोष पाया- इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Shanti Parva, this shloka emphasizes the nourishing aspects of nature and how they fulfill spiritual desires.

Meaning

It signifies that encountering divine beauty brings satisfaction and fulfillment to the soul, reflecting contentment in spiritual journey.

Application

This verse urges individuals to appreciate and find solace in the beauty of nature as a gateway to spiritual nourishment.