Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यद एव ददतः पुण्यं तद एव परतिगृह्णतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद एव ददतः पुण्यं तद एव परतिगृह्णतः
न हय एकचक्रं वर्तेत इत्य एवम ऋषयॊ विदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Whatever good is given by the giver is equally received by the receiver; it does not revolve in a singular cycle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the reciprocal nature of giving. The good deeds performed by a giver also benefit the receiver, suggesting that the act of giving enriches both parties beyond a linear exchange.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक देने की आपसी प्रकृति को उजागर करता है। दाता द्वारा किए गए पुण्य कर्म भी प्राप्तकर्ता को उसका लाभ पहुंचाते हैं, यह सुझाव देते हैं कि देने की क्रिया दोनों पक्षों को एक सीधी अदला-बदली से परे समृद्ध बनाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in discussions about charity and the holistic benefits of virtuous actions in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

The message conveys that generosity creates a broader impact, influencing community well-being and not merely individual gains.

Application

This encourages a giving ethos that recognizes that generosity creates a cycle of positivity that benefits society as a whole.