Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – जाह्नवी पुलिनॊत्थाभिः सिकताभिः समुक्षितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

जाह्नवी पुलिनॊत्थाभिः सिकताभिः समुक्षितः
मन्यते पुरुषॊ ऽऽतमानं दिविष्ठम इव शॊभितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The Ganga, adorned with sands, makes a person feel exalted as if they are in the divine realm.

Translations

English Translation

When a man stands on the riverbank of the Ganga, embellished with sand, he is uplifted, experiencing a profound sense of connection to the divine, making him feel as if he were in a celestial realm, blessed and elevated.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब कोई व्यक्ति गंगा के तट पर खड़ा होता है, जो की बालू से सुशोभित है, तो वह एक गौरवमयी अनुभव करता है जैसे वह एक दिव्य क्षेत्र में हो, उसे आशीर्वादित और ऊँचा महसूस होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the spiritual elevation one feels while near the Ganga, especially in the context of Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It portrays the Ganga not just as a river, but as a pathway to divine experiences and enlightenment.

Application

Visitors to the Ganga often seek a transformative experience, feeling a kinship with the divine while near its waters.