Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ततॊ ऽतरिक्षम आवृत्य वृत्रॊ धर्मभृतां वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ ऽतरिक्षम आवृत्य वृत्रॊ धर्मभृतां वरः
अश्मवर्षेण देवेन्द्रं पर्वतात समवाकिरत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Vritra, the foremost among the righteous, unleashed a storm of stones upon Indra.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka portrays the powerful being Vritra as he envelopes the sky and showers stones, challenging Indra, the king of the gods, thus showcasing a clash of forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक वृत्र को दर्शाता है, जो धर्म का प्रतीक है, और वह इन्द्र पर पत्थरों की वर्षा करता है, इस प्रकार शक्तियों के बीच संघर्ष का एक दृश्य प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

The setting in the Shanti Parva illustrates a significant confrontation in the larger narrative of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The battle represents the eternal struggle between righteousness and adversity that every individual faces.

Application

This encourages us to confront our challenges with resilience and strength, akin to divine battles.