Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सरय्वां बाहुदायां च गङ्गायाम अथ नैमिषे
Shloka (श्लोक)
सरय्वां बाहुदायां च गङ्गायाम अथ नैमिषे
गवां शतानाम अयुतम अददं न च तेन वै
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka underlines the significance of offerings made to sacred rivers such as the Ganges, along with their impact on purity.
Translations
English Translation
The verse reveals the innumerable donations made to holy waters, asserting a connection between such acts and the purity they confer upon a person’s spiritual journey.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में पवित्र जल को दी गई अनगिनत भेंटों का उल्लेख है, जो यह दर्शाता है कि ऐसे कार्य व्यक्ति की आध्यात्मिक यात्रा को शुद्धता प्रदान करते हैं।
Commentary
Context
From Anushasana Parva, this verse stresses the role of sacred rivers in Hindu spirituality and the reverence offered to them through donations.
Meaning
It signifies that such donations not only enrich the givers but also sanctify their spirit and mental state.
Application
Encouraging regular contributions to community and environmental preservation projects can be viewed as a modern application of this wisdom.
