Shloka (श्लोक)
बरह्मणानां परिभवाद वतापिश च दुरात्मवान
अगस्त्यम ऋषिम आसाद्य जीर्णः करूरॊ महासुरः
⚡ Quick Meaning
A fierce demon, aged and cruel, sought out the sage Agastya, aiming to disrespect the Brahmanas.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka narrates the tale of a powerful and vicious demon who, in his old age, sought to confront the great sage Agastya, intending to undermine the respect accorded to Brahmanas. It speaks to the conflicts between spiritual and demonic forces.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक शक्तिशाली और निर्दयी राक्षस की कथा बताता है, जो अपनी पुरानी अवस्था में महर्षि अगस्त्य का सामना करना चाहता था, ताकि ब्रह्मणों का अपमान किया जा सके। यह आध्यात्मिक और दैत्यात्मक शक्तियों के बीच संघर्ष को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
Within the Vana Parva, this theme echoes the eternal battle between good and evil, showcasing the inevitability of confrontation when righteousness is under threat.
Meaning
This verse illustrates how even those in positions of power become threats when they challenge righteous wisdom, like that embodied by Brahmanas and sages.
Application
It serves as a reminder that the wise must remain vigilant against those who seek to disrupt spiritual order and that confronting evil can sometimes be necessary.
