Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – परेभ्यॊ न परतिग्राह्यं न च देयं कदा चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

परेभ्यॊ न परतिग्राह्यं न च देयं कदा चन
दैन्यभावाच च भूतानां संविभज्य सदा बुधः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should never accept gifts from others nor give away from a place of weakness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka maintains that one must not accept anything from others, nor should one offer gifts when acting from a mindset of lack or desperation. A wise person understands the value of independence and avoids compromising their integrity through material dependence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किसी से कुछ नहीं स्वीकार करना चाहिए, न ही कभी कमजोरी की भावना से उपहार देना चाहिए। एक बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति स्वतंत्रता के महत्व को समझता है और भौतिक निर्भरता के माध्यम से अपनी समर्पण को समझौता करने से बचता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Ashvamedhika Parva, the verse addresses the importance of self-reliance and the ethical considerations of giving and receiving.

Meaning

The main idea is to foster independence, discouraging actions driven by a sense of lack, which can reduce one’s spiritual integrity.

Application

This shloka encourages self-sufficiency and the nurturing of a mindset that values what comes from within rather than seeking validation or support from external sources.