Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सागरान सरितः शैलान काननानि च सर्वशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सागरान सरितः शैलान काननानि च सर्वशः
सर्वम एतन नरः शक्र ददाति वसुधां ददत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse illustrates the concept of generosity in giving away the resources of nature.

Translations

English Translation

A person who donates lakes, rivers, mountains, woods, and the wealth of the earth is considered to provide all that is necessary, reflecting true generosity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति समुद्रों, नदियों, पर्वतों, वनों और धरती की सम्पत्ति का दान करता है, वह सभी आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is an acknowledgment of nature’s abundance and the significance of sharing it.

Meaning

It conveys that true wealth lies not in hoarding but in generous sharing of the earth’s resources.

Application

This verse encourages us to view our possessions as shared resources for the common good, emphasizing sustainability.