Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यौ तु सयातां चरणेनॊपपन्नौ; यौ विद्यया सदृशौ जन्मना च

Shloka (श्लोक)

यौ तु सयातां चरणेनॊपपन्नौ; यौ विद्यया सदृशौ जन्मना च
ताभ्यां दानं कतरस्मै विशिष्टम; अयाचमानाय च याचते च

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who are well-connected through actions, education, or birth; to whom should one give charity without asking?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the complexities of giving and the considerations involved in charity—whether one should prioritize connections made through actions, education, or lineage when offering support.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दान देने की जटिलताओं को दर्शाता है। यह संकेत करता है कि व्यक्ति को किस आधार पर दान देना चाहिए—क्रियाएँ, शिक्षा, या वंश के द्वारा स्थापित संपर्क पर।

Commentary

Context

Set against ethical questions, this verse explores the nature of deservingness in charity, a recurrent theme throughout the Mahabharata.

Meaning

This reflects the scrutiny required when giving and implies that moral reasoning should guide charitable actions.

Application

In practice, this shloka reminds us to approach charity thoughtfully, prioritizing those who genuinely need support and considering deeper connections.