Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यॊ ऽगरं भक्तान किं चिद अप्राश्य दद्याद; गॊभ्यॊ नित्यं गॊव्रती सत्यवादी

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ ऽगरं भक्तान किं चिद अप्राश्य दद्याद; गॊभ्यॊ नित्यं गॊव्रती सत्यवादी
शान्तॊ बुद्धॊ गॊसहस्रस्य पुण्यं; संवत्सरेणाप्नुयात पुण्यशीलः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the virtues of giving to cows, especially without attachment.

Translations

English Translation

A true devotee, who gives some food to the devotees of cows without hesitation, and who is gentle, truthful, and wise, will attain the merit equivalent to a thousand cows over many years.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक सच्चा भक्त, जो गायों के भक्तों को बिना संकोच कुछ देता है, और जो शांत, सत्यवादी और बुद्धिमान है, वह वर्षों में हजारों गायों के सामान पुण्य प्राप्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

In this verse, Shrimad Bhagavatam reflects on the spirit of giving and the significance of cows in Hindu culture.

Meaning

This highlights the benefits associated with acts of charity, especially to noble causes like protecting and caring for cows.

Application

This serves as a reminder to embrace generosity and kindness, particularly towards the cow and its caretakers.