Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रजस तमॊ विष्ट तनू ताव उभौ मधु कैतभौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

रजस तमॊ विष्ट तनू ताव उभौ मधु कैतभौ
बरह्मणॊपचितिं कुर्वञ जघान मधुसूदनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Madhusudana, representing divine energy, eliminated the two beings enveloped by rajas and tamas.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, the divine entity Madhusudana confronts and destroys two beings characterized by the qualities of rajas (passion) and tamas (ignorance), emphasizing the struggle between divine energy and the material aspects of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, माधुसूदन दिव्य तत्व, रजस (जुनून) और तमस (अज्ञानता) से युक्त दो प्राणियों का सामना करता है और उन्हें नष्ट करता है, जो अस्तित्व के भौतिक पहलुओं और दिव्य ऊर्जा के बीच संघर्ष को रेखांकित करता है।

Commentary

Context

The setting of this shloka provides insight into the cosmic battles that symbolize the ongoing struggle between higher ideals and base instincts.

Meaning

This indicates that ultimately, the divine will triumph over ignorance and distraction within the human experience.

Application

This shloka invites individuals to strive for higher consciousness and to reject the lower qualities that hinder spiritual growth.