Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – समाश्वसिहि देवेश नाहं मर्त्याय कर्हि चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

समाश्वसिहि देवेश नाहं मर्त्याय कर्हि चित
गरहीष्यामि सरुवं यज्ञे शृणु चेदं वचॊ मम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the devoutness of a devotee towards the divine, dismissing mortal concerns.

Translations

English Translation

The devotee expresses their unwavering focus on the divine, asserting that they will not be swayed by mortal thoughts and urges the gods to listen intently to their sacred words during the sacrifice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भक्त अपने निष्ठा को दिव्य के प्रति व्यक्त करता है, यह कहते हुए कि वह मनुष्य की चिंताओं से प्रभावित नहीं होगा और देवताओं से आग्रह करता है कि वे उनकी पवित्र वचनों को ध्यान से सुनें।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in the context of a sacred ritual where devotion is paramount.

Meaning

The emphasis is on transcending worldly distractions, focusing solely on the divine during worship.

Application

It encourages individuals to center their attention on spiritual practices, minimizing distractions from the material world.