Shloka (श्लोक)
तैर इयं पृथिवी सर्वा सपर्वतवनाकरा
आपूर्यते महाराज सलिलौघपरिप्लुता
⚡ Quick Meaning
The earth is completely filled with water, which flows abundantly, O King.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka describes how the entire earth is inundated with water, as it is filled to the brim, suggesting the overflow of rivers and their significance in nature’s cycle. The imagery evokes the idea of a landscape transformed by a deluge.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इस बात का वर्णन करता है कि सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी जल से आसक्त है, जैसे यह भर चुकी है। यह नदियों के उफान और प्राकृतिक चक्र में उनके महत्व को दर्शाता है। इसका चित्रण बाढ़ से परिवर्तित परिदृश्य को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse appears in the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, illustrating a moment of environmental transformation, reflecting on nature’s power.
Meaning
The shloka symbolizes abundance and the cyclical nature of life, where water plays a crucial role in sustaining the earth and its inhabitants.
Application
This teaching invites one to respect natural forces and recognize their essential role in maintaining ecological balance.
