Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न जातॊ जनिता चान्यः पुमान यस तत परदास्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

न जातॊ जनिता चान्यः पुमान यस तत परदास्यति
यद अङ्गः परददौ वित्तं सॊमसंस्थासु सप्तसु

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes that no one becomes worthy of offerings unless they possess true merit.

Translations

English Translation

The verse asserts that wealth is of no use to those who are unworthy or lack merit. Only those endowed with righteousness can rightly receive gifts and offerings dedicated to them, symbolizing the importance of integrity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक तय करता है कि धन का कोई मूल्य नहीं है जब तक कि कोई व्यक्ति योग्य ना हो या उसके पास सद्गुण ना हो। केवल वही लोग, जिनमें धर्म होता है, उचित रूप से दी गई भेंट को प्राप्त कर सकते हैं, जो ईमानदारी के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka speaks to ethics and merit in the context of receiving offerings and gifts.

Meaning

It conveys that true worthiness and virtue are essential for receiving blessings and offerings in a spiritual context.

Application

This teaches us that true wealth lies in our character and actions, which pave the way for genuine offerings and blessings in life.