Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततॊ दत्त्वा बहुधनं विप्रेभ्यः पाण्डवर्षभः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ दत्त्वा बहुधनं विप्रेभ्यः पाण्डवर्षभः
धृतराष्ट्रं पुरस्कृत्य विवेश गजसाह्वयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Then, giving numerous gifts to the Brahmins, the Pandava bull, Yudhishthira, honored Dhritarashtra.

Translations

English Translation

Following this, Yudhishthira, known as the ‘bull among the Pandavas’, generously distributed a wealth of gifts to the Brahmins, honoring Dhritarashtra, which emblemizes compassion and respect for the elders within the Kuru family.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इसके बाद, युधिष्ठिर, जिसे ‘पांडवों में बैल’ के नाम से जाना जाता है, ने ब्राह्मणों को धन का वितरण करते हुए धृतराष्ट्र का सम्मान किया, जो कि कुरु परिवार में बुजुर्गों के प्रति करुणा और सम्मान का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights Yudhishthira’s act of extreme generosity alongside his respect for Dhritarashtra during poignant moments of transition.

Meaning

The distribution of gifts reinforces the values of generosity and the acknowledgment of familial responsibility.

Application

Making acts of generosity an integral part of family gatherings promotes harmony and honors one’s heritage.