Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पानीय दानं परमं दानानां मनुर अब्रवीत

Shloka (श्लोक)

पानीय दानं परमं दानानां मनुर अब्रवीत
तस्माद वापीश च कूपांश च तडागानि च खानयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Donating water is considered the highest form of charity.

Translations

English Translation

Manu declared that offering water is the greatest of all charitable acts, which includes the construction of wells, ponds, and tanks.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मनु ने कहा कि पानी का दान सभी दानों में सबसे महान है, जिसमें कुएँ, तालाब और जलाशय बनाना शामिल है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the significance of water as a life-giving resource and the paramount importance of sharing it.

Meaning

By donating water resources, one ensures the sustenance and growth of communities, impacting countless lives.

Application

Encouraging acts of generosity in the form of water can foster a spirit of community and responsibility towards nature.