Shloka (श्लोक)
विस्मयः सुमहान आसीन मधुकैटभयॊस तदा
दृष्ट्वा पितामहं चैव पद्मे पद्मनिभेक्षणम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the astonishment of the powerful beings when they saw the grandfather seated in a lotus-like appearance.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka portrays the awe of the mighty demons Madhu and Kaitabha as they beheld their grandfather, the sage Brahma, seated in a lotus, resembling a lotus flower himself. It signifies the moment of realization of strength and divinity.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक मधु और कैटभ जैसे ताकतवर राक्षसों के आश्चर्य को दर्शाता है, जब उन्होंने अपने दादा ब्रह्मा को कमल के समान आसन पर बैठे देखा। यह शक्ति और दिव्यता की भावना के क्षण को व्यक्त करता है।
Commentary
Context
This moment occurs in the Vana Parva, highlighting the divine presence during a crucial encounter between gods and demons.
Meaning
The imagery of the lotus symbolizes purity and divine beauty, contrasting the fierce nature of the demons and drawing out spiritual awakening.
Application
This shloka can inspire meditation on the coexistence of power and humility in divine entities.
