Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दवितीये दिवसे यस तु पराश्नीयाद एकभॊजनम
Shloka (श्लोक)
दवितीये दिवसे यस तु पराश्नीयाद एकभॊजनम
सदा दवादश मासांस तु जुह्वानॊ जातवेदसम
⚡ Quick Meaning
On the second day, whoever fasts and has only a single meal for twelve months, without doubt, gathers wealth like Agni.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka explains that fasting on the second day with only one meal consistently for a year brings wealth and fortune as one would gain fire’s transformative properties, symbolizing prosperity and abundance in life.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि दूसरे दिन उपवास करके बारह महीनों तक केवल एक ही भोजन लेने से व्यक्ति अग्नि के समान धन और समृद्धि प्राप्त करता है। यह समृद्धि और जीवन में विकास का प्रतीक है।
Commentary
Context
Found within the Anushasana Parva, this verse speaks on the practices of fasting as a means of attaining prosperity, suggesting continued effort in spiritual disciplines.
Meaning
The teaching underscores the connection between disciplined fasting and material success, portraying it as a pragmatic approach to achieving one’s goals.
Application
This encourages individuals to commit to personal discipline, linking it to tangible rewards in their lives, thereby promoting a proactive mindset toward spiritual and material aspirations.
