Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सर्वे पूज्याः शरुतधनास तथैव च तपस्विनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वे पूज्याः शरुतधनास तथैव च तपस्विनः
दानप्रदाः सुखम्प्रेत्य पराप्नुवन्तीह च शरियम

⚡ Quick Meaning

All those who are devoted and disciplined attain prosperity through generosity.

Translations

English Translation

All worshipped individuals, whether learned or ascetic, through their acts of charity and generosity, achieve happiness and prosperity in this life and beyond, illustrating the virtue of giving and its returns.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी पूजा किए जाने वाले व्यक्ति, चाहे वे ज्ञानी हों या तपस्वी, दान और उदारता के कार्यों के माध्यम से इस जीवन और उसके पार सुख और समृद्धि प्राप्त करते हैं, जो देने और इसके परिणामों की महत्ता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka discusses the significance of charity and generosity within the discipline of practitioners. It resides in the Anushasana Parva and emphasizes moral virtues through actions.

Meaning

It illustrates how acts of giving bring rich rewards, reinforcing that both scholarship and austerity should converge in generosity to cultivate lives of abundance.

Application

Applying this wisdom involves creating a culture of generosity. By cultivating a habit of giving, individuals can attain fulfillment and a sense of prosperity in modern times.