Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परयच्छते यः कपिलां स चैलां; कांस्यॊपदॊहां कनकाग्र शृङ्गीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

परयच्छते यः कपिलां स चैलां; कांस्यॊपदॊहां कनकाग्र शृङ्गीम
तैस तैर गुणैः कामदुघास्य भूत्वा; नरं परदातारम उपैति सा गौः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka expresses that a person who donates an adorned cow receives great rewards commensurate with the qualities of that cow.

Translations

English Translation

According to this verse, a person who gifts a splendidly adorned cow is furnished with rewards similar to the attributes of the cow, which fulfill all desires.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति सुंदर सजाई गई गाय का दान करता है, उसे उस गाय की विशेषताओं के समान पुरस्कार प्राप्त होते हैं, जो सभी इच्छाओं को पूरा करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is taken from the Anushasana Parva and highlights the significance of gifting sacred animals for spiritual benefits.

Meaning

It signifies that the value of gifts, especially animals, is closely tied to their appearance and quality, influencing the giver’s fate.

Application

This teaches modern individuals the importance of quality in philanthropy and how the nature of our giving influences our outcomes.