Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नर्मदायाम उपस्पृश्य तथा सूर्पारकॊदके

Shloka (श्लोक)

नर्मदायाम उपस्पृश्य तथा सूर्पारकॊदके
एकपक्षं निराहारॊ राजपुत्रॊ विधीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A royal son who fasts for a fortnight after touching the Narmada becomes purified.

Translations

English Translation

A prince who partakes in a fast for fifteen days after touching the holy waters of the Narmada river achieves a state of purity. This verse emphasizes the significance of sacred rivers and their ability to aid in purification through sincere fasting.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक राजकुमार जो नर्मदा नदी के पवित्र जल को छूने के बाद पंद्रह दिनों तक उपवास करता है, शुद्धता की अवस्था प्राप्त करता है। यह श्लोक पवित्र नदियों के महत्व और ईमानदार उपवास के माध्यम से शुद्धता में सहायता करने की उनकी क्षमता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights fasting rituals associated with sacred rivers, underscoring their significance in purification practices.

Meaning

The essence of this teaching conveys that spiritual practices combined with reverence for sacred places amplify spiritual progress.

Application

This encourages aspirants to use sacred sites as part of their spiritual regimen, knowing they enhance the effectiveness of practices like fasting.