Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दवादश्याम ईहमानस्य नित्यम एव परदृश्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

दवादश्याम ईहमानस्य नित्यम एव परदृश्यते
रजतं बहु चित्रं च सुवर्णं च मनॊरमम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The one who conducts a shraddha on the 12th day will surely see abundant silver and beautiful gold.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the rewards for those who perform shraddha on the twelfth day, indicating that they will witness prosperity in terms of precious metals like silver and gold. It suggests a direct correlation between ritual observances and material blessings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन लोगों के लिए इनामों पर प्रकाश डालता है जो बारहवें दिन श्राद्ध करते हैं, यह संकेत देते हुए कि वे चांदी और सोने जैसी अनमोल धातुओं में समृद्धि देखेंगे। यह अनुष्ठानिक प्रथाओं और भौतिक धन के बीच सीधा संबंध सुझाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is located within the Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the material rewards meted out by performing ancestral rituals in designated periods.

Meaning

The core message translates to the belief that conducting shraddhe at specified auspicious times grants individuals access to wealth and beauty in their lives, reinforcing the significance of tradition.

Application

Practical observance of these rituals may lead one to experience abundance and attractiveness in their assets, thus encouraging a deeper commitment to ancestral veneration.