Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इयं दिग दयिता राज्ञॊ वरुणस्य तु गॊपतेः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[सुपर्ण]इयं दिग दयिता राज्ञॊ वरुणस्य तु गॊपतेः
सदा सलिलराजस्य परतिष्ठा चादिर एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka celebrates the divine connection of the sky and the sea, invoking the guardianship of Varuna, the ocean deity.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the affection of the sky, which represents authority and is always upheld by Varuna, the guardian of aquatic realms, symbolizing stability and everlasting protection afforded by divine forces in nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक आकाश की स्नेह भावना का गुणगान करता है, जो प्रतिष्ठान और समुद्री संपदा के संरक्षक वरुण द्वारा सदैव सुरक्षित रहता है, यह प्रकृति में ईश्वरीय संरक्षण का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This quote rests within a narrative that explores cosmic relationships and reverence for elemental deities in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It expresses how nature is intertwined with divine order, affirming that strength and guidance come from acknowledging the elements and their guardians.

Application

This shloka invites us to respect the natural world, understanding that recognizing its divinity can lead to harmony and balance in our lives.