Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परियॊ हि मे बराह्मणॊ याचमानॊ; दद्याम अहं वॊ ऽशवतरी सहस्रम

Shloka (श्लोक)

परियॊ हि मे बराह्मणॊ याचमानॊ; दद्याम अहं वॊ ऽशवतरी सहस्रम
एकैकशः स वृषाः संप्रसूताः; सर्वेषां वै शीघ्रगाः शवेतलॊमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Offering to the Brahmins ensures abundance and prosperity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of giving to Brahmins, equating the act with the provision of everlasting prosperity and benefits that grow swiftly and bring immediate rewards.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों को दान देने के महत्व को रेखांकित करता है, जो इस क्रिया को शाश्वत समृद्धि और त्वरित लाभ लाने वाली चीजों के साथ जोड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Anushasana Parva, discussing the significance of sacrificial offerings and the resultant blessings for all beings.

Meaning

The verse suggests that the act of giving, especially to the learned, leads to divine blessings and wealth that is enduring and fruitful.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the value of generosity and the positive outcomes it can bring to society.