Mahabharata Vana Parva – न ते ऽनयद दैवतं किं चिद दैवतेष्व अपि वर्तते

Shloka (श्लोक)

न ते ऽनयद दैवतं किं चिद दैवतेष्व अपि वर्तते
परयतत्वाद दविजातीनां दमेनासि समन्वितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts there is nothing else equivalent to the divine being honored.

Translations

English Translation

The verse expresses that there is no other deity worthy of reverence among the divine beings, emphasizing the unique significance of the addressed deity. It speaks to the transcendent quality of divine presence that permeates through all layers of existence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह स्पष्ट करता है कि देवताओं में से कोई भी अन्य देवता सम्मान के योग्य नहीं है, यह विशेष रूप से उपाध्याय देवता की अद्वितीयता पर जोर देता है। यह दिव्यता की उस गुण को दर्शाता है, जो अस्तित्व की सभी परतों के माध्यम से permeates होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in a context celebrating the uniqueness of the divine, linking devotion with understanding one’s place in the cosmos as narrated in the Vana Parva.

Meaning

The essence is about recognizing exclusive divine authority, suggesting that true divinity cannot be compared or equated with any other entity.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to recognize the unique aspects of their beliefs and devotion, fostering a deeper relationship with the divine while appreciating its unparalleled nature.