Shloka (श्लोक)
कथं विनिहतॊ वृत्रः शक्रेण भरतर्षभ
धर्मिष्ठॊ विष्णुभक्तश च तत्त्वज्ञानश च पदान्वये
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse questions how Vritra, despite being a virtuous devotee, was defeated by Indra.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka poses a query about the defeat of Vritra by Indra, despite Vritra’s righteousness, devotion to Vishnu, and understanding of truths, hinting at the mysteries of divine justice.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इंद्र द्वारा वृत्र की पराजय के बारे में प्रश्न करता है, यद्यपि वृत्र धर्मी, विष्णु का भक्त और तत्त्वरूढ़ी था, यह ईश्वरीय न्याय के रहस्यों की ओर संकेत करता है।
Commentary
Context
This evokes a narrative of divine struggles, emphasizing how virtue alone doesn’t guarantee victory in spiritual battles.
Meaning
The verse illustrates the complexity of dharma, emphasizing that divine perspectives may differ from human judgments.
Application
It teaches that in life’s challenges, adherents should strive for inner righteousness rather than solely seek external victories.
