Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यॊ जञातिम अनुगृह्णाति दरिद्रं दीनम आतुरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ जञातिम अनुगृह्णाति दरिद्रं दीनम आतुरम
सपुत्रपशुभिर वृद्धिं यशश चाव्ययम अश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The benefactor of the needy and downtrodden gains everlasting fame and prosperity.

Translations

English Translation

One who provides support and assistance to relatives in distress—especially those who are poor, helpless, and suffering—attains enduring prosperity and fame, as their compassionate acts resonate through their lineage and the world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो व्यक्ति अपने रिश्तेदारों, विशेषतः जो गरीब, दीन और संकटग्रस्त हैं, की मदद करता है, वह हमेशा के लिए समृद्धि और यश प्राप्त करता है, क्योंकि उनके दयालु कार्यों का प्रभाव उनके वंश और समाज पर पड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the virtues of generosity and compassion within familial relationships, emphasizing moral duties acknowledged in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It signifies that acts of kindness and support towards those in need, particularly within one’s family, lead to a long-lasting reputation and abundance.

Application

This shloka motivates individuals to engage in altruism, reinforcing the idea that helping others, especially relatives, enriches one’s life and legacy.