Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पलाल धूम्रवर्णां तु स वत्सां कांस्यदॊहनाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पलाल धूम्रवर्णां तु स वत्सां कांस्यदॊहनाम
परदाय वस्त्रसंवीतां पितृलॊके महीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the honor granted to a generous donor in the realm of ancestors.

Translations

English Translation

A person adorned with various ornaments and offerings, who bestows a golden calf, receives immense respect and recognition in the ancestral realm, symbolizing the significance of generosity and respect for past generations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक व्यक्ति जो विविध आभूषणों और भेंटों से सजे हुए हैं, जो सुनहरे बछड़े का दान करते हैं, उन्हें पितृलोक में अत्यधिक सम्मान और पहचान प्राप्त होती है, जो उदारता और पूर्वजों के प्रति सम्मान का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set within the Anushasana Parva, which discusses the rewards of virtuous deeds and the importance of generosity.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the spiritual merit associated with giving, reflecting on how philanthropy can elevate one’s status in the afterlife.

Application

This teaching inspires individuals to engage in charitable acts, recognizing that generosity has both immediate and lasting benefits.