Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तु राजा निराहारः सभार्यः कुरुनन्दन

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तु राजा निराहारः सभार्यः कुरुनन्दन
पर्युपासत तं हृष्टश चयवनाराधने रतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the king’s fasting as a form of devotion.

Translations

English Translation

The king, along with his beloved queen, engaged in rigorous fasting with joy, focused on spiritual worship devoted to the sage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा अपनी प्रिय रानी के साथ प्रवृत्ति से उपवास कर रहे थे, ऋषि की भक्ति में लीन होकर, एक रूप से साधना में लगे हुए थे।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the zeal with which the royal couple approached their spiritual practices.

Meaning

Fasting signifies deep respect and dedication towards spiritual endeavors, elevating one’s consciousness.

Application

Encourages the practice of fasting as a means of enhancing spiritual commitments and devotion.