Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सतोतव्या चेह पृथिवी निवापस्येह धारिणी

Shloka (श्लोक)

सतोतव्या चेह पृथिवी निवापस्येह धारिणी
वैष्णवी काश्यपी चेति तथैवेहाक्षयेति च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka mentions the deities associated with Earth and the sacred offerings to be made.

Translations

English Translation

The earth is to be worshipped during rituals as it possesses the qualities of sustaining life, along with the significance of the deities Vaishnavi and Kashyapi, which should be acknowledged in rites.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में कहा गया है कि पृथ्वी का पूजन आवश्यक है, क्योंकि यह जीवन को संभरने की क्षमता रखती है। इसके साथ ही वैष्णवी और काश्यपी देवी के संदर्भ में भी इसका उल्लेख होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Anushasana Parva emphasizes the connection between terrestrial deities and ritual practices.

Meaning

It underscores the importance of invoking the Earth, reflecting on its nurturing qualities, along with recognizing significant deities.

Application

This serves as a reminder to practitioners to honor the foundational elements of life and their divine representations during rituals.