Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यच चावसं जाह्नवीतीर नित्यः; शतं समास तप्यमानस तपॊ ऽहम
Shloka (श्लोक)
यच चावसं जाह्नवीतीर नित्यः; शतं समास तप्यमानस तपॊ ऽहम
अदां च तत्राश्वतरी सहस्रं; नारी पुरं न च तेनाहम आगाम
⚡ Quick Meaning
He engaged in penance by the banks of the Ganga.
Translations
English Translation
Bhagirath committed himself to extensive austerities along the banks of the eternal Ganga, mingling deeply with spirituality, yet questioned how he would transition into the eternal beyond without facing trials.
हिंदी अनुवाद
भगिरथ ने शाश्वत गंगा के तट पर विस्तृत तप किए, आध्यात्मिकता के साथ गहराई से मिलते हुए, फिर भी उन्होंने यह सवाल किया कि वह बिना बाधाओं के शाश्वतता में कैसे प्रविष्ट होंगे।
Commentary
Context
This verse showcases the intense penance of Bhagirath during his mission to bring Ganga to earth and his reflections on the nature of suffering.
Meaning
It signifies a crucial aspect of spiritual endeavors: the necessity of encountering challenges and transformations.
Application
It teaches us that challenges are inherent to any meaningful path, and through them, we find deeper insights and growth.
