Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अन्ने दत्ते नरेणेह पराणा दत्ता भवन्त्य उत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्ने दत्ते नरेणेह पराणा दत्ता भवन्त्य उत
पराणदानाद धि परमं न दानम इह विद्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

By giving food, the essence of life is given; there is no greater donation than the gift of life.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that when food is given, it equates to offering life itself. It emphasizes that the act of providing life through food is the highest form of giving, stressing the gravity and significance of such acts in the context of generosity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जब भोजन दिया जाता है, तो यह जीवन को देने के समान है। यह बताता है कि भोजन के द्वारा जीवन देना सबसे महान दान है।

Commentary

Context

This verse resides within a discourse on generosity and the valor of providing sustenance in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It reinforces the thought that providing food is critical to life and holds an esteemed place among charitable acts.

Application

Engaging in acts of feeding the needy fosters compassion and builds a harmonious society, enriching one’s own life in the process.