Mahabharata Shanti Parva – चतुर्विधा मम जना भक्ता एवं हि ते शरुतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

चतुर्विधा मम जना भक्ता एवं हि ते शरुतम
तेषाम एकान्तिनः शरेष्ठास ते चैवानन्य देवताः
अहम एव गतिस तेषां निराशीः कर्म कारिणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the various types of devotees and their unwavering faith in the supreme Lord as their ultimate refuge.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains the four types of devotees who are sincere in their worship, acknowledging that among them, those with focused devotion are considered the best, as their only refuge is the supreme Lord, who fulfills their desires without fail.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चार प्रकार के भक्तों का वर्णन करता है, जो अपनी पूजा में ईमानदार होते हैं। इनमें से एकाग्रता से भरे भक्त सर्वोत्तम माने जाते हैं, जिनका एकमात्र शरण भगवान होते हैं, जो उनकी इच्छाओं को बिना किसी विफलता के पूरा करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, reinforcing the significance of dedicated devotion and the various paths of worship.

Meaning

It highlights that true devotees who have unwavering faith receive the ultimate grace and support from the divine.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to cultivate single-minded devotion to the divine as the path to fulfillment and spiritual success.