Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विश्वामित्रॊ ऽथ भगवान महर्षिर अनिकेतनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

विश्वामित्रॊ ऽथ भगवान महर्षिर अनिकेतनः
कषुधा परिगतॊ धीमान समन्तात पर्यधावत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Vishwamitra, the great sage, deprived of food, roamed around seeking nourishment.

Translations

English Translation

Vishwamitra, regarded as a powerful sage, found himself caught in hunger, moving nearby in search of food, illustrating that even the mightiest can succumb to basic survival instincts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

विश्वामित्र, जिन्हें एक शक्तिशाली ऋषि माना जाता है, भूख से परेशान होकर भोजन की तलाश में निकले, जो यह दर्शाता है कि सबसे शक्तिशाली भी बुनियादी जीवित रहने की प्रवृत्तियों के प्रति समर्पित हो सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the human condition and vulnerability regardless of spiritual stature.

Meaning

Even the wisest and most revered sages are not immune to the primal needs of hunger, conveying humility and shared experience.

Application

This perspective can help foster empathy towards others, reminding us that everyone faces basic struggles regardless of their status.