Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अपि कृत्वा नरः पापं भूमिं दत्त्वा दविजातये

Shloka (श्लोक)

अपि कृत्वा नरः पापं भूमिं दत्त्वा दविजातये
समुत्सृजति तत पापं जीर्णां तवचम इवॊरगः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the consequences of giving away land that has been acquired through sinful means.

Translations

English Translation

A person, even if he has committed sinful acts, gives land to the Brahmins; he sheds that sin like a snake sheds its old skin, designating it as a worthy act.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति पाप करके भूमि देता है, वह उस पाप को ऐसे ही छोड़ देता है, जैसे एक नाग अपने पुराने अवकरण को छोड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights moral regeneration through acts of charity, shedding past wrongs in the process.

Meaning

The teaching emphasizes that acts of charity can purify one’s past sins, akin to a renewal or rebirth.

Application

This is a powerful reminder that good deeds can erase past mistakes, urging people towards transformative actions for betterment.