Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः स भगवान धयात्वा चिरं शूलजटा धरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः स भगवान धयात्वा चिरं शूलजटा धरः
आत्मानम आत्मना दण्डम असृजद देवसत्तमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Then, the Lord, reflecting for a long time, created punishment for himself, bearing the trident.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the self-disciplinary nature of the divine, where the Lord considers the need for justice and creates a form of punishment for Himself, symbolizing accountability even for divine beings and their roles in the universe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ईश्वर की आत्म-अनुशासनात्मक प्रवृत्ति को स्पष्ट करता है, जहाँ भगवान न्याय की आवश्यकता को समझते हुए स्वयं के लिए दण्ड की रचना करते हैं। यह प्रदर्शित करता है कि दिव्य व्यक्तियों के लिए भी अपनी भूमिकाओं में जवाबदारी जरूरी है।

Commentary

Context

This verse stresses the divine responsibility of ensuring justice, portraying the Lord’s thoughtful nature in addressing the imbalance in dharma.

Meaning

It underlines the concept that even higher powers remain accountable and recognize the need for maintaining order and justice in the universe.

Application

This serves as a lesson for humans to uphold accountability and righteousness in their actions, reflecting on the importance of justice.