Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – य एव देवा हन्तारस ताँल लॊकॊ ऽरचयते भृशम

Shloka (श्लोक)

य एव देवा हन्तारस ताँल लॊकॊ ऽरचयते भृशम
हन्ता रुद्रस तथा सकन्दः शक्रॊ ऽगनिर वरुणॊ यमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The gods that slay are revered by the world due to their might.

Translations

English Translation

This verse declares that deities known for their power to eliminate threats are highly revered; it lists notable gods like Rudra, Skanda, Indra, Agni, Varuna, and Yama, who maintain balance through their roles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो देवता खतरे को समाप्त करने में सक्षम होते हैं, उन्हें संसार में बड़े आदर से देखा जाता है; इसमें रुद्र, स्कन्द, इन्द्र, अग्नि, वरुण और यम सहित देवताओं का उल्लेख किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching emphasizes the duality of creation—both destruction and reverence within mythological contexts.

Meaning

It illustrates that the divine balance is maintained through both benefaction and elimination.

Application

The verse inspires us to understand and respect power and the duty it carries in maintaining order.