Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – देवदेवः शिवः शर्वॊ जागर्ति सततं परभुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवदेवः शिवः शर्वॊ जागर्ति सततं परभुः
कपर्दी शंकरॊ रुद्रॊ भवः सथाणुर उमापतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka venerates Lord Shiva, portraying him as the eternal protector and the ultimate deity who oversees creation and destruction.

Translations

English Translation

The verse pays homage to Lord Shiva as the eternal god who is vigilant over the cosmos. Describing him with various names emphasizes his multifaceted nature as a creator, preserver, and destroyer.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भगवान शिव को समर्पित है, जिसे सृष्टि और विनाश पर नजर रखने वाला शाश्वत देवता कहा गया है। उनके विभिन्न नामों का उल्लेख उनकी बहुपरकारी प्रकृति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is woven within the larger narrative of divine attributes, celebrating the eternal presence of deities like Shiva in the cosmic cycle.

Meaning

Shiva embodies the essential dualities of life, showcasing how creation and destruction coexist within the universe’s balance.

Application

This verse reminds individuals of the importance of recognizing both creation and destruction as necessary parts of existence and facilitates inner peace.