Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यदन्नं यच च पानीयं संप्रदायाश्नुते नरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदन्नं यच च पानीयं संप्रदायाश्नुते नरः
न तस्मात परमं दानं किं चिद अस्तीति मे मतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

No donation is superior to the giving of food and water.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka asserts that whatever food or water a person gives is unmatched and represents the highest form of charity, expressing the speaker’s belief in its supreme value.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात का दावा करता है कि जो कुछ भी भोजन या पानी कोई व्यक्ति देता है, वह बेजोड़ है और दान का सर्वोत्तम रूप दर्शाता है, वक्ता की इस उच्च मूल्य प्रणाली के प्रति विश्वास व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse places emphasis on the act of giving of essentials for sustenance.

Meaning

It underscores food and water as fundamental necessities that hold a place of utmost importance in charitable acts.

Application

Recognizing the importance of life’s essentials can motivate individuals to engage more in acts of charity that address hunger and thirst.