Mahabharata
Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 2461
Shloka (श्लोक)
कषत्रियस्य हि गान्धर्वॊ विवाहः शरेष्ठ उच्यते
सकामायाः सकामेन निर्मन्त्रॊ रहसि समृतः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the special nature of a Kshatriya’s union with a Gandharva.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The Gandharva marriage is regarded as the best among Kshatriyas, symbolizing spontaneous love devoid of formal rituals.
हिंदी अनुवाद
गंधर्व विवाह को क्षत्रियों में सर्वोत्तम माना गया है, जो औपचारिक रस्मों से मुक्त स्वाभाविक प्रेम का प्रतीक है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse appears in the Adi Parva, illustrating the cultural significance of different types of marriages.
🧘 Meaning
It signifies the purity and intensity of love that exists outside conventional boundaries.
🌟 Application
This encourages individuals to honor love that arises naturally, beyond societal constraints.
