Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस तद इरिणं जातं समुद्रश चापसर्पितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस तद इरिणं जातं समुद्रश चापसर्पितः
तस्माद देशान नदीं चैव परॊवाचासौ दविजॊत्तमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka elaborates on the creation of a river from the ocean’s resources.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the distinguished Brahman reveals how a river emerged from a specific region of the ocean, sharing stories of its sacred origins with others, emphasizing the river’s significant essence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, प्रतिष्ठित ब्राह्मण बताते हैं कि समुद्र के विशेष क्षेत्र से एक नदी कैसे बनी, इसके पवित्र उद्गम की कहानियों को अन्य लोगों के साथ साझा करते हुए, नदी के महत्वपूर्ण स्वरूप पर जोर देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka addresses the connections between water bodies and divine narratives in Hinduism, underscoring their sanctity.

Meaning

The narrative of river creation symbolizes the life-giving properties of water and its divine origins.

Application

Appreciate and protect natural resources like rivers that sustain life and have a sacred story behind them.