Anushasana Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणस्थपतिभ्यां च निर्मितं यन्निवेशनम् संध्यायां न स्वपेद् राजन् विद्यां न च समाचरेत्

English

" Yudhishthira said, 'I ask, O chief of Bharata's race, what is the origin of the saying, about discharging all duties jointly at the time of a person's taking the hand of his spouse in marriage? Is that saying in respect of discharging all duties together, due only to what is laid down by the great Rishis in days of yore, or does it refer to the duty of begetting offspring from religious motives, or has it reference to only the carnal pleasure that is expected from such union? I he doubt that fills my mind in this respect is very great. What is spoken of as joint duties by the sages is in my

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्वित्रिणां च कुले जातां क्षयिणां मनुजेश्वर

English

[Bhishma] Behave, dear child, like an elder, for you are always the eldest; and the conduct of a pupil toward a teacher, O Bharata, is weightier.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनोज्ञां दर्शनीयां च तां भवान् वोढुमहति उसीके साथ तुम्हें विवाह करना चाहिए

English

A pupil cannot behave toward a teacher who lacks understanding; the teacher's far-sightedness is the pupil's, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवरा पतिता चैव न ग्राह्मा भूतिमिच्छता

English

One may be blind in a blind hour, or a fool, or even wise; when there is an offence among them, he should speak of it by way of avoidance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्पूर्ण वेदविहित क्रियाओंका यत्नपूर्वक अनुष्ठान करना चाहिए अनायुष्या भवेदीर्ष्या तस्मादीर्ष्या विवर्जयेत्

English

Openly, men with divided hearts may divide what has been made, O son of Kunti; enemies tormented by prosperity and wanting division do the same.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रगे निशामाशु तथा नैवोच्छिष्टा: स्वपन्ति वै

English

An eldest son increases a family or destroys it again; an eldest son who is born into a family may destroy it all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर ध्यान एवं उपासना करनी चाहिए। दूसरा कोई कार्य नहीं करना चाहिए देवांश्व प्रणमेत् स्नातो गुरूंश्वाप्पभिवादयेत्

English

If an elder brother wrongs his younger, he ceases to be the eldest, loses his share, and is to be restrained by kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनर्चिते हानायुष्यं गमनं तत्र भारत

English

A deceitful man undoubtedly goes to sinful worlds; his flower is like that of the vidula, and is said to be fruitless to his begetter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनागतायां संध्यायां पश्चिमायां गृहे वसेत् जाय तो संध्या होनेके पहले ही घर लौट आना चाहिए

English

In a family where a sinful man is born, bringing all misfortune, he brings only disgrace and buries its fame.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोजन ही करे। ऐसा करनेसे वह बड़ी आयुको प्राप्त होता है

English

consideration incorrect. That which is called in this world the union for practising all duties together ceases with death and is not to be seen to subsist hereafter. This union for practising all duties together leads to heaven. But heaven, O grandsire, is attained to by persons that are dead. Of a married couple it is seen that only one dies at a time. Where does the other then remain? Do tell me this. Men attain to diverse kinds of fruits by practising diverse kinds of duties. The occupations again, to which men betake themselves are of diverse kinds. Diverse, again, are the hells to which they go in consequence of such diversity of duties and acts. Women, in particular, the Rishis have said, are false in behaviour. When human beings are such, and when women in particular have been declared in the ordinances to be false, how, O sire, can there be a union between the sexes for purposes of practising all duties together? In the very Vedas one may read that women are false. The word 'Duty', as used in the Vedas, seems to have been coined in the first instance for general application (so that it is applied to practices that have no merit in them). Hence the application of that word to the rites of marriage is, instead of being correct, only a form of speech forcibly applied where application it has none. 1 The subject seems to me to be inexplicable although I reflect upon it incessantly. O grandsire, O thou of great wisdom, it behoveth thee to expound this to me in detail, clearly and according to what has been laid down in the Sruti. In fact, do thou explain to me what its characteristics are, and the way in which it has come to pass!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

नक्तं न कुर्यात् पित्र्याणि भुक्त्वा चैव प्रसाधनम् महाकुले प्रसूतां च प्रशस्तां लक्षणैस्तथा

English

"Bhishma said, 'In this connection is cited the old narrative of the discourse between Ashtavakra and the lady known by the name of Disa. In days of yore Ashtavakra of severe penances, desirous of marriage, begged the high-souled Rishi Vadanya of his daughter. The name by which the damsel was known was Suprabha. In beauty she was unrivalled on Earth. In virtues, dignity, conduct, and manners, she was superior to all the girls. By a glance alone that girl of beautiful eyes had robbed him of his heart even as a delightful grove in spring, adorned with flowers, robs the spectator of his heart. The Rishi addressed Ashtavakra and said,— Yes, I shall bestow my daughter on thee. Listen, however, to me. Make a journey to the sacred North. Thou

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपत्यमुत्पाद्य तत: प्रतिष्ठाप्प कुलं तथा

English

If brothers who are undivided rise up together, a father should never give his sons an unequal share.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कन्या चोत्पाद्य दातव्या कुलपुत्राय धीमते शिर:स्नातोथ कुर्वीत हैवं पित्रमथापि च

English

He should not slight the eldest, whether wicked or virtuous; if a younger one sees what is better, he should act so, for dharma, say the knowers of dharma, is what is best.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न प्रोष्ठपदयो: कार्य तथाग्नेये च भारत

English

A teacher outweighs ten instructors, a father ten teachers, a mother ten fathers, or even the whole earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्योतिषे यानि चोक्तानि तानि सर्वाणि वर्जयेत् उदड्मुखो वा राजेन्द्र तथायुर्विन्दते महत्

English

By her weight she surpasses all; there is no teacher equal to a mother. Because the mother is weightier, people hold her so.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऐसा करनेसे बड़ी आयु प्राप्त होती है

English

An elder brother, when the father is dead, is equal to a father, O Bharata; he should be their provider and should protect them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समार्षा व्यड्धितां चैव मातु: स्वकुलजां तथा साथ विवाह नहीं करना चाहिए

English

All the younger ones, following his wish, should bow to him and live on him as on a father.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा निकृष्टवर्णा च वर्णोत्कृष्टां च वर्जयेत्

English

Father and mother create the body, O Bharata; the birth given by the teacher is true, unaging and deathless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पिंगलां कुष्ठिनीं नारीं न त्वमुद्रोढुमर्हसि रोगवाली हो, उसके साथ तुम्हें विवाह नहीं करना चाहिए

English

An elder sister is like a mother, O best of the Bharatas, and so is a brother's wife, at whose breast one drank in infancy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हित॑ चाप्यहितं चापि न विचार्य नरर्षभ

English

wilt see many things there!' I

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरोहिं दीर्घदर्शित्वं यत् तच्छिष्यस्य भारत परिहारेण तद् ब्रूयाद् यस्तेषां स्याद् व्यतिक्रम:

English

We have heard that brahmins and kshatriyas should keep observances. What is to be done by them in fasting, Grandsire?

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्येष्ठो भ्राता पितृसमो मृते पितरि भारत

English

O king, tell me the rule for all fasts. What goal does one attain who is devoted to fasting?

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवासविदधिं पुण्यमाचष्ट भरतर्षभ द्विस्त्रिरात्रमथैकाहं निर्दिष्ट पुरुषर्षभ

English

Fasting is supreme merit, fasting is the final refuge. Having fasted here, best of men, what fruit does one obtain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुट॒म्बीजनोंकी वृद्धि करता है

English

By what is one freed from unrighteousness, how does one gain dharma, and how, best of the Bharatas, does one win heaven and merit?

हिन्दी अर्थ

चक्रवाकप्रयुक्तेन विमानेन स गच्छति अष्टमेन तु भक्तेन जीवन् संवत्सरं नृप

English

And what should be given by one who has fasted? Tell me that by which, through dharma, one gains happiness and wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चैते स्वर्गकामस्य रोचन्ते सुखमेधस:

English

[Vaishampayana] To Kunti's son Yudhishthira, knower of dharma, speaking thus, Bhishma, son of Shantanu, who knew the essence of dharma, said these words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनश्नन् देहमुत्सूृज्य फल प्राप्रोति मानव: वैदूर्यमुक्ताखचिते वीणामुरजनादिते

English

This was heard of old, great king: the best virtues in the rule of fasting, O best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रीसहस्रानुचरिते स नर: सुखमेधते

English

I asked Angiras, the son of Prajapati, rich in austerity, as you have asked me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हस्तिपृषछ्ेडश्चपृष्ठे च रथचर्यासु चैव ह युक्तिशास्त्रं च ते ज्ञेयं शब्दशास्त्रं च भारत

English

"Ashtavakra said, 'It behoveth thee to tell me what I shall see in that region. Indeed, I am ready to execute whatever command may be laid upon me by thee.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

भरतनन्दन! तुम्हें तर्कशास्त्र और शब्दशास्त्र दोनोंका ज्ञान प्राप्त करना चाहिए

English

" Vadanya said, 'Passing over the dominions of the lord of Treasures thou will cross the Himavat mountains. Thou wilt then behold the plateau on which Rudra resides. It is inhabited by Siddhas and Charanas. It abounds with the associates of Mahadeva, frolicsome and fond of dance and possessed of diverse forms. It is peopled with also many Pisachas, O master, of diverse forms and all daubed with fragrant powders of diverse hues, and dancing with joyous hearts in accompaniment with instruments of different kinds made of brass. Surrounded by these who move with electric rapidity in the mazes of the dance or refrain at times altogether from forward or backward or transverse motion of every kind, Mahadeva dwells there. That delightful spot on the mountains, we have heard, is the favourite abode of the great Deity. It is said that that great god as also his associates are always present there. It was there that the goddess Uma practised the severest austerities for the sake of (obtaining for her lord) the three- eyed Deity. Hence, it is said, that spot is much liked by both Mahadeva and Uma. In days of yore there, on the heights of the Mahaparswa, which are situate to the north of the mountains sacred to Mahadeva, the sessions, and the last Night, and many deities, and many human beings also (of the foremost order), in their embodied forms, had adored Mahadeva. 2 Thou shalt cross that region also in thy northward journey. Thou will then see a beautiful and charming forest blue of hue and resembling a mass of clouds. There, in that forest, thou wilt behold a beautiful female ascetic looking like Sree herself. Venerable in age and highly blessed, she is in the observance of the Diksha. Beholding her there thou shouldst duly worship her with reverence. Returning to this place after having beheld her, thou wilt take the hand of my daughter in marriage. If thou wanteth to make this agreement, proceed then on thy journey and do what I command thee.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुराणमितिहासाश्च॒ तथाख्यानानि यानि च श्रवण करना चाहिए

English

"Ashtavakra said, 'So be it. I shall do thy bidding. Verily, I shall proceed to that region which thou speakest of, O thou of righteous soul. On thy side, let thy words, accord with truth.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पज्चमे दिवसे नारी षष्ठे-हनि पुमान् भवेत्

English

"Bhishma continued, "The illustrious Ashtavakra set out on his journey. He proceeded more and more towards the north and at last reached the Himavat mountains peopled by Siddhas and Charanas. 3 Arrived at the Himavat mountains, that foremost of Brahamanas then came upon the sacred river Vahuda whose waters produce great merit. He bathed in one of the delightful Tirthas of that river, which was free from mud, and

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञातिसम्बन्धिमित्राणि पूजनीयानि सर्वश: --इन सबका सब प्रकारसे आदर करना चाहिए

English

gratified the deities with oblations of water. His ablutions being over, he spread a quantity of Kusa grass and laid himself down upon it for resting awhile at his ease. 1 Passing the night in this way, the Brahmana rose with the day. He once more performed his ablutions in the sacred waters of the Vahuda and then ignited his homa fire and worshipped it with the aid of many foremost of Vedic mantras. 2 He then worshipped with due rites both Rudra and his spouse Uma, and rested for some more time by the

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए वनमें निवास करना चाहिए

English

A wise man should never be childless or poor; one who wishes to sacrifice should pass the fifth and sixth lunar days fasting and feed brahmins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचाराद् वर्धते ह्यायुराचारो हन्त्यलक्षणम् आयुकी वृद्धि होती है और सदाचार ही बुरे लक्षणोंका नाश करता है

English

Then, O son of Kunti, having fasted on the eighth and the fourteenth of the bright fortnight, he is born free of disease and strong.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है और धर्मसे आयु बढ़ती है

English

One who spends the month of Margashirsha eating once a day and feeds brahmins with devotion is freed from disease and sin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुकम्प्य सर्ववर्णान् ब्रह्मणा समुदाह्॒तम् और छोटे भाइयोंका बड़े भाईके साथ कैसा बर्ताव होना चाहिए? यह मुझे बताइये

English

He is born full of all blessings, possessed of all herbs, sharing in the harvest, wealthy and with many sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैसा ही तुम्हें भी अपने भाइयोंके साथ करना चाहिए

English

One who, O son of Kunti, spends the month of Pausha eating once a day is fortunate, good to look at, and a sharer in fame.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रियाभितप्ता: कौन्तेय भेदकामास्तथारय:

English

A devotee of his ancestors who spends the month of Magha eating once a day attains greatness among his kinsmen in a prosperous family.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हन्ति सर्वमपि ज्येष्ठ: कुलं यत्रावजायते अज्येष्ठ: स्यादभागश्ष नियम्यो राजभिक्ष सः

English

One who spends the month of the god Bhaga eating once a day becomes beloved of women, and those women become obedient to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदुलस्येव तत् पुष्पं मोधं जनयितु: स्मृतम्

English

One who, self-restrained, spends the month of Chaitra eating once a day is born in a great family rich in gold, jewels and pearls.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पिताके लिये बेतके फूलकी भाँति निरर्थक ही माना गया है अकीर्ति जनयत्येव कीर्तिमन्तर्दधाति च

English

A man or woman of mastered senses who passes Vaishakha eating once a day attains pre-eminence among kinsmen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाप्रदाय कनिषेभ्यो ज्येष्ठ: कुर्वीत यौतकम्

English

One who spends the month of Jyeshtha-Mula eating once a day is born, man or woman, to unequalled and supreme lordship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ग्रहण नहीं करना चाहिए स्वयमीहितलब्धं तु नाकामो दातुमहति

English

Staying a month untiring in Ashadha eating once a day, he is born with much grain, wealth and sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो तो वह उस धनमेंसे भाइयोंको नहीं दे सकता है

English

One who, self-restrained, spends the month of Shravana eating once a day is joined wherever he goes with consecration, and increases his kin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न पुत्रभागं विषमं पिता दद्यात् कदाचन यदि स्त्री यद्यवरज: श्रेयश्लेत् तत् तदाचरेत्

English

A man who spends the month of Proshthapada eating one meal attains wealthy, flourishing and steady lordship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्म ही कल्याणका सर्वश्रेष्ठ साधन है

English

Likewise one who spends the month of Ashvayuja eating once a day is born with offspring, rich in vehicles and with many sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दशाचार्यानुपाध्याय उपाध्यायान् पिता दश गौरवेणाभिभवति नास्ति मातृसमो गुरु:

English

A man who keeps one meal a day through the month of Kartika is born brave, with many wives and renowned.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कनिष्ठास्तं नमस्येरन् सर्वे छन्दानुवर्तिन: आश्रयमें जीवन व्यतीत करें

English

Thus, tiger among men, the months have been told for those who fast; now hear also the rules for the lunar days, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरीरमेतौ सृजत: पिता माता च भारत

English

One who eats a meal only once each fortnight, O Bharata, is born rich in cattle, with many sons and long-lived.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्येष्ठा मातूसमा चापि भगिनी भरतर्षभ भ्रातुर्भार्या च तद्धत् स्थाद् यस्या बाल्ये स्तनं पिबेत्

English

Having kept three-night fasts every month for twelve years, he attains lordship over the hosts, without rivals and untroubled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवासे मतिरियं कारणं च न विद्यहे

English

All these rules should be kept for twelve years, O best of the Bharatas, by one following the path of action.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगाते हैं, किंतु इसका क्या कारण है? यह समझमें नहीं आता उपवासे कथं तेषां कृत्यमस्ति पितामह

English

One who eats morning and evening and drinks nothing between, always devoted to non-harm, offering to Agni Jatavedas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप्रोति कां गतिं तात उपवासपरायण:

English

is perfected in six years, O king, without doubt; he obtains the fruit of the Agnishtoma sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवास करनेवाला मनुष्य किस गतिको प्राप्त होता है? उपवास करके यहाँ मनुष्य कौन-सा फल पाता है?

English

In the abode of the apsarases, resounding with dance and song, he mounts a celestial car of the colour of heated gold.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मेण च सुखानर्थाललॉभेद् येन ब्रवीहि तम्

English

For a full thousand years he is honoured in Brahma's world, and when that is exhausted he returns here and attains greatness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और धनकी प्राप्ति हो सके, वही मुझे बताइये उपवासविधीौ श्रेष्ठा गुणा ये भरतर्षभ

English

A man who eats once a day for a full year gains the fruit of the Atiratra sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा मां त्वं तथैवाहं पृष्टवांस्तं तपोधनम्

English

For ten thousand years he is honoured in heaven, and when that is exhausted he returns here and attains greatness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रिरात्रं वा द्विरात्रं वा तयोवर््युष्टिन विद्यते

English

One who for a full year eats only the fourth meal, always devoted to non-harm, truthful and restrained in senses,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नानपत्यो भवेत् प्राज्ञों दरिद्रो वा कदाचन अष्टमीमथ कौरव्य कृष्णपक्षे चतुर्दशीम्

English

gains the fruit of the Vajapeya sacrifice and is honoured in heaven for thirty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मार्गशीर्ष तु यो मासमेकभक्तेन संक्षिपेत्

English

A man who, O son of Kunti, passes a year eating at the sixth time gains the fruit of the Ashvamedha sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंको भोजन कराता है, वह रोग और पापोंसे मुक्त हो जाता है सर्वकल्याणसम्पूर्ण: सर्वोषधिसमन्वित:

English

He goes in a car drawn by chakravaka birds and rejoices in heaven for forty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृषिभागी बहुधनो बहुधान्यश्व॒ जायते

English

A man who lives a year, O king, eating only at the eighth time gains the fruit of the Gavamaya sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुभगो दर्शनीयश्व यशोभागी च जायते दर्शनीय और यशका भागी होता है

English

He goes in a car yoked with swans and cranes and rejoices in heaven for fifty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुलमें जन्म लेकर अपने कुट॒म्बीजनोंमें महत्त्वको प्राप्त होता है

English

One who, O king, eats once every fortnight for a year, fasts for six months, the blessed Angiras said; and he dwells in heaven for sixty thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रीषु वल्लभतां याति वश्याश्चास्य भवन्ति ता: सुवर्णमणिमुक्ताढ्ये कुले महति जायते

English

O lord of the people, asleep he is awakened by the sweet, fine sounds of lutes, vallakis and flutes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरो वा यदि वा नारी ज्ञातीनां श्रेष्ठतां ब्रजेत्

English

A man who for one year drinks only milk every month obtains, dear child, the fruit of the Vishvajit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहुधान्यो बहुधनो बहुपुत्रश्न जायते यत्र तत्राभिषेकेण युज्यते ज्ञातिवर्धन:

English

He goes in a car drawn by lions and tigers and rejoices in heaven for seventy thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृजावान् वाहनाद्यश्व बहुपुत्रश्न जायते तिथीनां नियमा ये तु शृणु तानपि पार्थिव

English

Beyond a month, tiger among men, fasting is not prescribed; but the knowers of dharma speak, Partha, of a rule of total fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्र तथा स्त्रियोंसे युक्त होता है

English

One who goes on a total fast, not in distress and free of disease, gains the fruit of a sacrifice at every step, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गणाधिपत्यं प्राप्रोति निःसपत्नमनाविलम् निष्कण्टक एवं निर्मल आधिपत्य प्राप्त करता है

English

He goes to heaven in a car yoked with swans, and a hundred apsara maidens delight that man.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वे चानये भरतश्रेष्ठ प्रवृत्तिमनुवर्तता

English

One who goes on a total fast, whether in distress or sick, O lord, rejoices in heaven a hundred thousand years, and asleep is awakened by the sound of girdles and anklets.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहिंसानिरतो नित्यं जुह्ॉमानो जातवेदसम् अग्निष्टोमस्य यज्ञस्य फल प्राप्नोति मानव:

English

Having gone in a car bright as the moon and yoked with a thousand swans, he delights, O best of the Bharatas, filled with hundreds of women.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रमते स्त्रीसहस्राढ्ये सुकृती विरजो नर:

English

Nourishment is seen for the wasted, healing for the wounded, a store of medicine for the sick, and appeasement for the angry;

हिन्दी अर्थ

महलमें, जहाँ नृत्य और गीतकी ध्वनि गूँजती रहती है, रमण करता है पूर्ण वर्षमहस्रं च ब्रह्मलोके महीयते

English

giving of goods to the afflicted, and wealth and honour; but these do not please one who desires heaven and is happy-minded.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोकमें आकर महत्त्वपूर्ण स्थान प्राप्त करता है

English

Therefore, joined with desire, adorned and good, he delights in a golden car filled with hundreds of women.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्तु संवत्सरं पूर्णमेकाहारो भवेन्नर: दशवर्षसहस्राणि स्वर्गे च स महीयते

English

Healthy, his resolves fulfilled, happy and free of sin, a man who gives up his body fasting obtains the fruit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

षष्ठे काले तु कौन्तेय नर: संवत्सरं क्षिपन्

English

In a car like the rising sun, golden-bright, set with beryl and pearls and resounding with lutes and drums,

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, उसे गवामय यज्ञका फल प्राप्त होता है

English

strewn with banners and lamps, ringing with divine bells and attended by thousands of women, that man prospers happily.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हंससारसयुक्तेन विमानेन स गच्छति स्वर्गलोकमें सुख भोगता है

English

As many as are the pores on his body, O Pandava, so many thousands of years he rejoices in heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पक्षे पक्षे गते राजन् यो5श्रीयाद् वर्षमेव तु

English

There is no scripture higher than the Veda, no teacher like a mother, no gain higher than dharma, and no austerity higher than fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

षष्टिवर्षसहस्राणि दिवमावसते च सः: फल विश्वजितस्तात प्राप्रोति स नरो नृप

English

There is nothing more purifying than brahmins, in heaven or here; and no austere act is equal to fasting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सप्ततिं च सहस््राणि वर्षाणां दिवि मोदते

English

The gods, having fasted by rule, attained heaven, and the sages gained supreme perfection by fasts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विधिं त्वनशनस्याहु: पार्थ धर्मविदो जना: कुन्तीनन्दन! धर्मज्ञ पुरुषोंने अनशनकी यही विधि बतायी है

English

The wise Vishvamitra endured a thousand divine years eating once a day, and by that became a brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पदे पदे यज्ञफलं स प्राप्रोति न संशय:

English

Chyavana, Jamadagni, Vasishtha, Gautama and Bhrigu, all patient great sages, reached heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शतं वर्षसहसत्राणां मोदते स दिवि प्रभो आर्तों वा व्याधितो वापि गच्छेदनशनं तु यः

English

This was shown of old by Angiras to the great sages; he who always shows it never meets sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वर्गमें सुखपूर्वक निवास करता है

English

One who reads or always hears this rule, in due order, set forth by the great sage Angiras, O son of Kunti, has no sin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स गत्वा स्त्रीशताकीर्णे रमते भरतर्षभ व्याधितस्यौषधग्राम: क्रुद्धस्य च प्रसादनम्

English

He is freed from all confusions, his mind is not overcome by faults, he understands the cries of creatures of other wombs, and the best of men gains lasting fame.