Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – शृणुष्व मम कौन्तेय तिलदानस्य यत फलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]शृणुष्व मम कौन्तेय तिलदानस्य यत फलम
निशम्य च यथान्यायं परयच्छ कुरुसत्तम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the merits of sesame seed donation and its rightful importance.

Translations

English Translation

Listen, O Kaunteya, to the fruit of sesame seed donation. Upon understanding its righteousness, one should proceed to offer this to the best among the Kurus.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सुनो, ओ कौन्तेय, तिलदान के फल के बारे में। इसकी न्यायिता को समझकर, एक को कुरुओं में श्रेष्ठ को इसका दान करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the ethics of giving and is a part of a broader discourse on donations in Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It signifies the significance of understanding the righteousness of acts before performing them.

Application

This teaches that mindful donations enhance the spiritual quality of the act and the moral character of the giver.