Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परिवेत्ता परयच्छेत परिवित्ताय तां सनुषाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

परिवेत्ता परयच्छेत परिवित्ताय तां सनुषाम
जयेष्ठेन तव अभ्यनुज्ञातॊ यवीयान परत्यनन्तरम
एनसॊ मॊक्षम आप्नॊति सा च तौ चैव धर्मतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of giving and the role of elders in spiritual practices.

Translations

English Translation

One who shares their wealth and offers it to others, with the permission of elders, acquires great freedom. This act is fundamentally rooted in dharma, indicating the significance of guidance in spiritual endeavors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो अपने धन को साझा करता है और इसे दूसरों को देता है, तथा बड़ों की अनुमति से, वह महान मुक्ति प्राप्त करता है। यह कार्य धर्म में निहित है, जो आध्यात्मिक प्रयासों में मार्गदर्शन के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, discussing the virtues of sharing and the importance of respecting elders in one’s spiritual journey.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka highlights how generosity and obedience to elders can lead to liberation from worldly attachments.

Application

In daily life, this shloka encourages us to practice generosity and to seek wisdom from those more experienced than ourselves.