Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अल्पान्तरम इदं शश्वत पुराणा मेनिरे जनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अल्पान्तरम इदं शश्वत पुराणा मेनिरे जनाः
यॊ यजेद अश्वमेधेन दद्याद वा साधवे महीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Offering a piece of land is considered as significant as performing the Ashwamedha Yajna.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that the perpetual truth recognized by the ancient sages is that whether one conducts the grand Ashwamedha Yajna or simply offers land, both acts hold equal spiritual merit in nature and significance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि पुरातन ऋषियों द्वारा मान्य यह सच्चाई है कि चाहे कोई अश्वमेध यज्ञ करे या साधारणतः भूमि का दान करे, दोनों कृत्य आध्यात्मिक दृष्टि से समान महत्व के होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Drawn from the Anushasana Parva, this emphasizes the weight of land donations as a crucial act in spiritual traditions.

Meaning

This indicates that in spiritual realms, both major sacrifices and simple donations are revered equally.

Application

Individuals should realize that their offerings, regardless of size, are valuable acts of devotion that can yield profound benefits.