Mahabharata Shanti Parva – समानीय यथा पाठं विप्रेभ्यॊ दत्तदक्षिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

समानीय यथा पाठं विप्रेभ्यॊ दत्तदक्षिणः
संग्रामे विजयं पराप्य तथाल्पं यदि वा बहु

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of offering and gaining victory through rightful actions.

Translations

English Translation

Just as a teacher receives a donation for knowledge shared, in battle, one who acts rightly can attain victory, be it by a little or by much. The key is in the purity of the act.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिस प्रकार एक शिक्षक को दी गई शिक्षा के बदले दान मिलता है, उसी तरह युद्ध में, जो व्यक्ति सही तरीके से कृत्य करता है, वह सफलता प्राप्त कर सकता है, चाहे वह छोटी हो या बड़ी। कार्य की purity ही महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka from the Shanti Parva illustrates philosophical principles of duty and action, reflecting on the noble intentions behind offerings.

Meaning

The essence is that actions, whether in learning or warfare, have consequences that hinge upon the integrity of the intention and execution.

Application

This shloka encourages one to act with benevolence in society, reinforcing values of integrity in all endeavors, be they mundane or monumental.