Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तम अध्वरे शंसितारः सतुवन्ति; रथंतरे सामगाश च सतुवन्ति

Shloka (श्लोक)

तम अध्वरे शंसितारः सतुवन्ति; रथंतरे सामगाश च सतुवन्ति
तं बराह्मणा बरह्म मन्त्रैः सतुवन्ति; तस्मै हविर अध्वर्यवः कल्पयन्ति

⚡ Quick Meaning

The divine is praised by all, including Brahmins with their sacred chants, emphasizing its universal significance.

Translations

English Translation

This embodiment of divinity is extolled by those who perform sacrifices and by those who sing hymns in chariots. The Brahmins chant sacred verses to honor it, while offerings are made in reverence to its infinite essence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह दिव्य सत्ता उन लोगों द्वारा प्रशंसा की जाती है, जो यज्ञ करते हैं और जो रथों में भक्ति-संगीत गाते हैं। ब्राह्मण इसे सम्मानित करने के लिए पवित्र श्लोक पढ़ते हैं, जबकि इसके अनंत स्वरूप का सम्मान करने के लिए अर्पण किए जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the reverence and worship bestowed upon the divine through various forms of ritual and devotion.

Meaning

The act of worship unifies humanity’s spiritual efforts in recognizing the supreme divinity in various practices.

Application

This calls for individuals to engage actively in spiritual practices, reaffirming their connection to the divine in communal and personal settings.