Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दत्त्वान्नं विधिवद राजन विप्रेभ्यस तवम अपि परभॊ

Shloka (श्लोक)

दत्त्वान्नं विधिवद राजन विप्रेभ्यस तवम अपि परभॊ
यथावद अनुरूपेभ्यस ततः सवर्गम अवाप्स्यसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka underscores the significance of giving food properly to Brahmins for heavenly rewards.

Translations

English Translation

The verse speaks to the necessity of offering food in a prescribed manner to Brahmins, assuring that with such acts of charity, one attains a higher spiritual realm or heaven, thereby gaining immense benefits.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों को उचित रूप से भोजन दान देने की आवश्यकताओं को व्यक्त करता है, जिसमें कहा गया है कि ऐसे दान से व्यक्ति स्वर्ग की प्राप्ति करता है और असीम लाभ हासिल करता है।

Commentary

Context

The verse is situated within the teachings of Anushasana Parva that focus on social duty and the merit of charitable actions specifically directed towards the learned.

Meaning

The teaching promotes the virtue of assisting the learned Brahmins, highlighting the divine rewards that follow such actions, ensuring societal harmony.

Application

In contemporary practice, it emphasizes benevolence towards scholars, echoing the need to honor and support those who enrich society with knowledge.