Mahabharata Vana Parva – सवज्रम अथ फेनं तं कषिप्रं वृत्रे निसृष्टवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवज्रम अथ फेनं तं कषिप्रं वृत्रे निसृष्टवान
परविश्य फेनं तं विष्णुर अथ वृत्रं वयनाशयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Vishnu, having released the mighty Vritra, entered into the foam and ultimately destroyed Vritra.

Translations

English Translation

In this passage, Vishnu assumes the form of foam and swiftly enters Vritra, who has just been released. He enacts destruction upon Vritra, demonstrating the omnipotence of the deity. This act is symbolic of the eternal struggle between good and evil.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में विष्णु का मुखौटा फेन के रूप में प्रकट होता है और वह तेजी से वृत्र में प्रवेश करता है। वह वृत्र का नाश करता है, यह दिखाता है कि भगवान की शक्ति असीमित है। यह कर्तव्य और अधर्म के बीच शाश्वत संघर्ष का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the context of a battle between divine entities, showcasing the moment when Vishnu takes action against Vritra, the demon controlling the waters.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates how good overcomes evil through divine intervention. It emphasizes the importance of seeking refuge in divinity during perilous times.

Application

This shloka can remind us to trust in higher powers during our life’s struggles and the assurance that righteousness will prevail over wrongdoing.