Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – अष्टादशसहस्राणि यॊजनानां विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अष्टादशसहस्राणि यॊजनानां विशां पते
षट्शतानि च पूर्णानि विष्कम्भॊ जम्बुपर्वतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

O Lord of the Universe, provide details about the dimensions of the Jambu Mountain, which spans eighteen thousand leagues.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the massive scale of the Jambu Mountain, indicating its vast dimensions of eighteen thousand leagues while elevating its reverence in the cosmic order.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक जम्बू पर्वत के विशाल आकार को उजागर करता है, जो अठारह हजार योजन के माप को इंगित करता है, जबकि इसके ब्रह्मांडीय क्रम में श्रद्धा को बढ़ाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Bhishma Parva and denotes the geographical significance of the Jambu Mountain in ancient cosmology.

Meaning

The enormity of the Jambu Mountain represents stability and a pivotal point in the cosmic structure.

Application

Recognizing monumental features can inspire awe and appreciation for the complexities of nature and existence.