Mahabharata Vana Parva – गन्धर्वाणां तु या माता सा गर्भं गृह्य गच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

गन्धर्वाणां तु या माता सा गर्भं गृह्य गच्छति
ततॊ विलीन गर्भा सा मानुषी भुवि दृश्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the mother of the Gandharvas and her unique role.

Translations

English Translation

The mother of the Gandharvas takes the womb and then becomes obscured; thus, she appears as a human on Earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गंधर्वों की माता गर्भ धारण करती है और फिर विलीन हो जाती है; इस प्रकार, वह धरती पर एक मानव के रूप में प्रकट होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse explains the transformative nature of divine beings and their connection with humanity.

Meaning

It reflects the idea that divine beings take human forms for specific purposes while maintaining a mysterious essence.

Application

This teaches that every being may have a hidden divine aspect, contributing to a greater mystery in life’s journey.