Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सुरासुरैर यथा राजन निर्मथ्यामृतम उद्धृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुरासुरैर यथा राजन निर्मथ्यामृतम उद्धृतम
एवम एतत पुरा विप्रैः कथामृतम इहॊद्धृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates how the elixir of immortality was churned by divine and demonic forces, paralleling the profound truths drawn from ancient narratives.

Translations

English Translation

The verse draws a parallel between the ancient churning of the ocean for nectar and the gathering of wisdom and stories by wise sages, portraying the notion of extracting essence through effort.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अमरत्व के अमृत के लिए समुद्र के मंथन में दैवी और राक्षसी शक्तियों की कथा को दर्शाता है, जो बुद्धिमान मुनियों द्वारा ज्ञान और कहानियों के संग्रह के समानांतर है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises from the Shanti Parva, illustrating the juxtaposition of knowledge acquisition and the historical events imbued with powerful meanings.

Meaning

It emphasizes that with effort and collaboration, profound wisdom can be unearthed, much like the search for nectar of immortality.

Application

The takeaway is an encouragement for collective efforts in seeking knowledge and wisdom, acknowledging that great truths emerge through collaboration.