Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सथूलशिरा महर्षिर मेरॊः परागुत्तरे दिग भागे तपस तेपे

Shloka (श्लोक)

सथूलशिरा महर्षिर मेरॊः परागुत्तरे दिग भागे तपस तेपे
तस्य तपस तप्यमानस्य सर्वगन्धवहः शुचिर वायुर विवायमानः शरीरम अस्पृशत
स तपसा तापित शरीरः कृशॊ वायुनॊपवीज्यमानॊ हृदयपरितॊषम अगमत
तत्र तस्यानिल वयजनकृतपरितॊषस्य सद्यॊ वनस्पतयः पुष्प शॊभां न दर्शितवन्त इति सैताञ शशाप न सर्वकालं पुष्पवन्तो भविष्यथेति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts a sage’s austere penance and the effects it had on nature and the surrounding environment.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes a great sage practicing austerity on the northern side of Meru, impacting the natural world around him with his intense meditation. The wind that carried his essence blessed the land, showing the connection between inner purity and nature’s response.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक महान ऋषि के कठोर तप का वर्णन करता है जो मेरु के उत्तरी भाग में तपस्या कर रहा था, जो उसके इर्द-गिर्द की प्राकृतिक दुनिया को प्रभावित करता है। जिस वायु ने उसकी आत्मा को ले जाया, उसने भूमि को आशीर्वाद दिया, यह inner purity और प्रकृति के बीच के संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Focusing on the themes of penance and nature, this verse showcases the transformative power of sincere spiritual practices.

Meaning

It emphasizes that true meditation not only purifies the individual but also has a profound effect on the environment.

Application

This reminds practitioners to approach their spiritual journeys with sincerity, knowing the impact it can have on the world around them.