Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यस्माद ऊर्ध्वगम एतत तु तमसश चैव भेषजम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्माद ऊर्ध्वगम एतत तु तमसश चैव भेषजम
तस्माद ऊर्ध्वगतेर दाता भवेद इति विनिश्चयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that giving light helps in overcoming darkness and ignorance.

Translations

English Translation

This verse posits that anyone who shares what uplifts and brings clarity—namely light—becomes a harbinger of prosperity, overcoming the shadows of ignorance and despair that darkness brings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो व्यक्ति जो चीजें देता है जो हमें उठाता है और स्पष्टता लाता है – अर्थात् प्रकाश – वह समृद्धि का वाहक बनता है, अनजाने में जो अंधकार लाता है उसके साए को दूर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is included in the teachings regarding the virtues of giving, especially in the context of overcoming ignorance.

Meaning

The essence is that sharing knowledge and enlightenment aids personal and communal growth, distinguishing the giver.

Application

This verse motivates us to provide wisdom and guidance to others, emphasizing that sharing knowledge helps in dispelling darkness in society.