Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गङ्गां देव नदीं पुण्यां पावनीम ऋषिसंस्तुताम

Shloka (श्लोक)

गङ्गां देव नदीं पुण्यां पावनीम ऋषिसंस्तुताम
अवगाह्य तु तां राजा तनुं तत्याज मानुषीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king relinquished his human body after immersing himself in the sacred river Ganga, praised by the sages.

Translations

English Translation

Having submerged himself in the holy and divine river Ganga, which is renowned for its purity and is lauded by the sages, the king discarded his human form, embracing the divine experience that awaited him.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा ने ऋषियों द्वारा स्तुत गंगा नदी में स्नान करके अपनी मानुषी तनु को त्याग दिया। यह पवित्र नदी पुण्य और दिव्यता से परिपूर्ण मानी जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This event occurs towards the conclusion of the Mahabharata, depicting the transition of Yudhishthira from the mortal realm to the divine.

Meaning

This shloka symbolizes the culmination of spiritual purification and the ultimate sacrifice of the physical form for divine realization.

Application

One can draw inspiration from this shloka to transcend worldly attachments and aspire for spiritual elevation through self-discipline and devotion.