Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ देवर्षयश चायुषः पुत्रं नहुषं नाम देवराजत्वे ऽभिषिषिचुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ देवर्षयश चायुषः पुत्रं नहुषं नाम देवराजत्वे ऽभिषिषिचुः
नहुषः पञ्चभिः शतैर जयॊतिषां ललाते जवलद्भिः सर्वतेजॊ हरैस तरिविष्टपं पालयां बभूव
अथ लॊकाः परकृतिम आपेदिरे सवस्थाश च बभूवुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Nahusha receives the title of the king of the gods after being crowned with great celestial energy, restoring order to the realms.

Translations

English Translation

The celestial sages crowned Nahusha as their king of gods, conferring upon him immense radiance. With his enlightened aura, he assumed governance over the three realms, allowing the universe to return to order and harmony post the chaos of the previous transitions, marking his ascendance as significant for divine stability.

हिंदी अनुवाद

स्वर्गीय ऋषियों ने नहुष को देवताओं का राजा बनाया, और उन्हें अपार ज्योति से संवर्धित किया। अपनी दीप्तिमान आभा के साथ, उन्होंने तीनों लोकों पर शासन करना आरंभ किया, जिससे सृष्टि पुनः क्रम में आई और शांति स्थापित हुई, जो उनके साम्राज्य की महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि थी।

Commentary

Context

This shloka depicts a ceremonial crowning of Nahusha, representing the resumption of divine order after a period of turbulence and establishing his importance in the hierarchy of divine authority.

Meaning

It signifies the restoration of balance through rightful leadership, highlighting the themes of meritocracy and rightful succession in the governance of the cosmic order.

Application

This verse encourages the belief that rightful deeds and virtues will ultimately lead one to their deserving position, fostering a sense of hope and integrity in both leadership and followers alike.