Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – इत्य एतद अन्नदानस्य तिलदानस्य चैव ह

Shloka (श्लोक)

इत्य एतद अन्नदानस्य तिलदानस्य चैव ह
भूमिदानस्य च फलं गॊदानस्य च कीर्तितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The fruits of different charitable acts, like food, sesame, land, and cow donations.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes the great merits associated with various forms of donation, specifically food, sesame, land, and cows, declaring that the latter is most praised among them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न प्रकार के दान, विशेषकर भोजन, तिल, भूमि, और गायों के दान से संबंधित महान गुणों का वर्णन करता है, विशेष रूप से गायों का दान सबसे सराहनीय है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves to illustrate the significance of various types of donations in Hindu philosophy.

Meaning

The emphasis lies on the idea that all donations yield fruits, but some hold greater value than others.

Application

Engaging in acts of charity according to their worth can lead to greater spiritual and social satisfaction.