Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शृणु राजन कथां दिव्यां सर्वपापप्रणाशिनीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]शृणु राजन कथां दिव्यां सर्वपापप्रणाशिनीम
नृपतेर मुचुकुन्दस्य कथितां भार्गवेण ह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse invites the king to listen to a divine tale that eradicates all sins, recounted by the sage Bharadvaja.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka urges the king to hear a sacred story narrated by the sage Bharadvaja about King Muchukunda, which is believed to eliminate all forms of wrongdoing and sins, signifying the power of divine narratives.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा से आग्रह करता है कि वह भरद्वाज ऋषि द्वारा सुनाई गई एक दिव्य कहानी सुने, जो राजा मुचुकुंद के बारे में है, जो सभी प्रकार के पापों और गलतियों को समाप्त करने की शक्ति रखती है।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Shanti Parva, this verse emphasizes the significance of listening to divine tales that hold the power of transformation and redemption.

Meaning

It stresses the importance of storytelling as a method of moral education and cleansing one’s soul from past sins.

Application

This can inspire us to engage with stories that enlighten us, encouraging us to reflect on our actions and learn valuable lessons from history.