Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भिक्षवे बहुपुत्राय शरॊत्रियायाहिताग्नये

Shloka (श्लोक)

भिक्षवे बहुपुत्राय शरॊत्रियायाहिताग्नये
दत्त्वा दश गवां दाता लॊकान आप्नॊत्य अनुत्तमान

⚡ Quick Meaning

Generosity towards the learned and the needy brings unparalleled benefits.

Translations

English Translation

When donations are made to knowledgeable, noble, and deserving individuals, such as a scholar or one who is in need, one achieves extraordinary merit, symbolized by the giving of ten cows.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ज्ञानवान, उच्च चरित्र वाले, और योग्य व्यक्तियों को जैसे विद्वान या जरूरतमंदों को किया गया दान असाधारण पुण्य दिलाता है, जिसे दस गायों के दान के माध्यम से व्यक्त किया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the importance of discerning the deserving nature of recipients in charitable actions, especially in the context of learned individuals.

Meaning

It stresses that giving to those who enhance knowledge brings about the highest spiritual rewards and enhances communal well-being.

Application

Identify and support scholars and the needy in your community to create a more educated and prosperous society.