Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – माघमासे तिलान यस तु बराह्मणेभ्यः परयच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

माघमासे तिलान यस तु बराह्मणेभ्यः परयच्छति
सर्वसत्त्वसमाकीर्णं नरकं स न पश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who donates sesame seeds during the month of Magha to Brahmins does not behold the hell that is filled with all beings.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that a person who donates sesame seeds to Brahmins during the holy month of Magha will be freed from experiencing the torment of hell, which is crowded with all types of living beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति माघ महीने में ब्राह्मणों को तिल देता है, वह नरक के कष्टों से बच जाता है, जो सभी प्राणियों से भरा हुआ है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Anushasana Parva, this verse underlines the importance of charity during the auspicious month of Magha, particularly concerning food offerings.

Meaning

It suggests that donating sesame seeds is both a meritorious act and a protective measure against negative afterlife consequences.

Application

This shloka encourages practitioners to engage in charitable acts, such as donating food, as a means of spiritual purification and liberation.