Mahabharata Shanti Parva – किम अतः पूर्वजं जन्म वयासस्यामित तेजसः

Shloka (श्लोक)

किम अतः पूर्वजं जन्म वयासस्यामित तेजसः
कथयस्वॊत्तम मते जन्म नारायणॊद्भवम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse seeks to understand the previous birth of Vyasa, who is filled with divine radiance.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker inquires about the origin of Vyasa, the revered sage known for his immense brilliance and divine qualities, and requests to recount how he came into existence, particularly through Narayana.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता व्यास के पिछले जन्म के बारे में जानना चाहता है, जो अपनी अद्भुत प्रतिभा और दिव्य गुणों के लिए जाने जाते हैं, और निवेदन करता है कि वे बताएँ कि नारायण के माध्यम से उनका जन्म कैसे हुआ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, where philosophical discussions about divine beings take place.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the inquiry into the origins of great sages and their divine nature in Hindu philosophy.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to seek knowledge about the origins and significance of revered figures in spiritual literature.