Mahabharata Shanti Parva – साहं वै पङ्कजे जाता सूर्यरश्मि विबॊधिते

Shloka (श्लोक)

साहं वै पङ्कजे जाता सूर्यरश्मि विबॊधिते
भूत्यर्थं सर्वभूतानां पद्मा शरीः पद्ममालिनी

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reveals the connection of the speaker with the divine and the sustenance of all beings.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker identifies themselves as emerging from the lotus, awakened by the rays of the sun, signifying the source of prosperity and support for all beings, akin to the divine essence embodied in the lotus.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला अपने आप को कमल से उपजी हुई, सूर्य की किरणों से जागृत होने के रूप में पहचानता है, जो सभी प्राणियों के लिए समृद्धि और समर्थन का प्रतीक है, जैसे कि कमल में निहित दिव्य तत्व।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this shloka emphasizes the nurturing nature of divine prosperity.

Meaning

It symbolizes rebirth and enlightenment, highlighting the nature of sustenance in life.

Application

This teaches us to recognize and appreciate the divine sources of our sustenance and growth.