Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वर्षमात्रे तडागे तु सलिलं यस्य तिष्ठति

Shloka (श्लोक)

वर्षमात्रे तडागे तु सलिलं यस्य तिष्ठति
अग्निहॊत्रफलं तस्य फलम आहुर मनीषिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka explains that a water body provides benefits for a year, particularly related to ritualistic offerings.

Translations

English Translation

For a water body that retains water for a year, the result of offerings made is considered to be fruitful, according to the wise ones.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक जलाशय जो वर्ष भर जल धारण करता है, उसके संबंध में ज्ञानी कहते हैं कि वहाँ किए गए बलियों का परिणाम फलप्रद होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the relationship between the retention of water and the spiritual yield derived from rituals performed nearby.

Meaning

A water body that sustains water for a year serves as a site of significant spiritual harvest through ritual offerings.

Application

This encourages practices that focus on ritual offerings in the presence of sustained water bodies to enhance spiritual outcomes.