Mahabharata Vana Parva – अग्निर यस तु शिवॊ नाम शक्तिपूजा परश च सः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अग्निर यस तु शिवॊ नाम शक्तिपूजा परश च सः
दुःखार्तानां स सर्वेषां शिव कृत सततं शिवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of worshipping Agni as a divine force in alleviating suffering.

Translations

English Translation

Agni, who is also known by the name Shiva, is the primordial power; he alleviates the distress of all those in sorrow, thus ensuring continual blessings from Shiva for everyone in need.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अग्नि, जिसे शिव के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, उसी परम शक्ति का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है; वह सभी दुखी लोगों के दुखों को दूर करता है, और इस प्रकार शिव से सभी के लिए निरंतर आशीर्वाद देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, focusing on the significance of Agni in Vedic worship.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka lies in recognizing fire (Agni) as a sacred entity that embodies divine intervention in human sufferings.

Application

One can invoke Agni in personal prayers to seek relief from difficulties and maintain a connection with spiritual practices.