Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 13.235
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13.235.1
भगवन्कानि देयानि धर्ममुद्दिश्य मानवैः ।
तान्यहं श्रोतुमिच्छामि तन्मे शंसितुमर्हसि ॥ १३.२३५.१ ॥
O blessed lord, what things should men give, with dharma in view? I wish to hear them; please declare them to me.
13.235.2
अजस्रं धर्मकार्यं च तथा नैमित्तिकं प्रिये ।
अन्नं प्रतिश्रयो दीपः पानीयं तृणमिन्धनम् ॥ १३.२३५.२ ॥
O beloved, there is constant dharmic duty and also occasional duty: food, shelter, lamp, drinking water, grass, and fuel.
13.235.3
स्नेहो गन्धश्च भैषज्यं तिलाश्च लवणं तथा ।
एवमादि तथाऽन्यश्च दानमाजस्रमुच्यते ॥ १३.२३५.३ ॥
Oil, fragrance, medicine, sesame seeds, and salt, and such things and others besides, are said to be constant giving.
13.235.4
अजस्रदानात्सततमाजस्रमिति निश्चितम् ।
सामान्यं सर्ववर्णानां दानं शृणु समाहिता ॥ १३.२३५.४ ॥
By constant giving, constancy is always assured; this is certain. The giving common to all social classes—listen, O attentive one.
13.235.5
अन्नं प्राणो मनुष्याणामन्नदः प्राणदो भवेत् ।
तस्माकदन्नं विशेषेण दातुमिच्छति मानवः ॥ १३.२३५.५ ॥
Food is the life of men; the giver of food becomes the giver of life. Therefore a man particularly desires to give food.
13.235.6
ब्राह्मणायाभिरूपाय यो दद्यादन्नमीप्सितम् ।
निदधाति निधिं श्रेष्ठं सोऽनन्तं पारलौकिकम् ॥ १३.२३५.६ ॥
He who gives desired food to a worthy brahmin lays up the best treasure, which is endless in the world beyond.
13.235.7
श्रान्तमध्वपरिश्रान्तमतिथिं गृहमागतम् ।
अर्चयीत प्रयत्नेन स हि यज्ञो वरप्रदः ॥ १३.२३५.७ ॥
A guest come weary to the house, exhausted from the road, one should honour with diligence; he indeed is the sacrifice that grants boons.
13.235.8
कृत्वा तु पातकं कर्म यो दद्यादन्नमर्थिनाम् ।
ब्राह्मणानां विशेषेण सोपहन्ति स्वकं तमः ॥ १३.२३५.८ ॥
He who, having done a sinful deed, gives food to those who seek it, and especially to brahmins, destroys his own darkness.
13.235.9
पितरस्तस्य नन्दन्ति सुवृष्ट्या कर्षका इव ।
पुत्रो यस्य तु पौत्रो वा श्रोत्रियं भोजयिष्यति ॥ १३.२३५.९ ॥
Whose son or grandson will feed a learned śrotriya, his ancestors rejoice as farmers rejoice at good rain.
13.235.10
अपि चण्डालशूद्राणामन्नदानं न गर्हते ।
तस्मात्सर्वप्रयत्नेन दद्यादन्नममत्सरः ॥ १३.२३५.१० ॥
Even the giving of food to outcastes and śūdras is not condemned; therefore one should give food with all effort and without envy.
13.235.11
कलत्रं पीडयित्वाऽपि पोषयेदतिथीन्सदा ।
जन्मापि मानुषे लोके तदर्थं हि विधीयते ॥ १३.२३५.११ ॥
Even having distressed one's wife, one should always nourish guests; for birth in the human world too is ordained for this very purpose.
13.235.12
अन्नदानाच्च लोकांस्तान्सम्प्रवक्ष्याम्यनिन्दिते ।
भवनानि प्रकाशन्ते दिवि तेषां महात्मनाम् ॥ १३.२३५.१२ ॥
O blameless one, I shall declare those worlds won by the gift of food; in heaven the mansions of those great-souled ones shine forth.
13.235.13
अनेकशतभौमानि सान्तर्जलवनानि च ।
वैडूर्यार्चिःप्रकाशपनि हेमरूप्यमयानि च ॥ १३.२३५.१३ ॥
Mansions of many hundreds of storeys, with waters and groves within, shining with the light of lapis lazuli, made of gold and silver.
13.235.14
नानारूपाणि संस्थानां नानारत्नमयानि च ।
चन्द्रमण्डलशुभ्राणि किङ्किणीजालवन्ति च ॥ १३.२३५.१४ ॥
Mansions of various forms and shapes, made of many jewels, bright as the disc of the moon, hung with nets of tinkling bells.
13.235.15
तरुणादित्यवर्णानि स्थावराणि चराणि च ।
यथेष्टभक्ष्यभोज्यानि शयनासनवन्ति च ॥ १३.२३५.१५ ॥
Mansions the color of the rising sun, both fixed and moving, with food and drink as desired, furnished with beds and seats.
13.235.16
सर्वकामफलाश्चात्र वृक्षा भवनसंस्थिताः ।
वाप्यो बह्व्यश्च कूपाश्च दीर्घिकाश्च सहस्रशः ॥ १३.२३५.१६ ॥
Here the trees standing within the mansions bear fruit of every desire, and there are many tanks, wells and long reservoirs by the thousand.
13.235.17
अरुजानि विशोकानि नित्यानि विविधानि च ।
भवनानि विचित्राणि प्राणदानां त्रिविष्टपे ॥ १३.२३५.१७ ॥
Mansions free from disease and sorrow, eternal, of many kinds and wondrous, are in the three heavens for those who give life.
13.235.18
विवस्वतश्च सोमस्य ब्रह्मणश्च प्रजापतेः ।
विशन्ति लोकांस्ते नित्यं जगत्यन्नोदकप्रदाः ॥ १३.२३५.१८ ॥
Into the worlds of Vivasvat, Soma, Brahmā and Prajāpati they always enter, those who in the world are givers of food and water.
13.235.19
तत्र ते सुचिरं कालं विहृत्याप्सरसां गणैः ।
जायन्ते मानुषे लोके सर्वकल्याणसंयुताः ॥ १३.२३५.१९ ॥
There, after enjoying the company of troops of apsarases for a very long time, you are born in the human world endowed with every blessing.
13.235.20
बलसंहननोपेता नीरोगाश्चिरजीविनः ।
कुलीना मतिमन्तश्च भवन्त्यन्नप्रदा नराः ॥ १३.२३५.२० ॥
They become men who give food, endowed with strength and a firm frame, free from disease, long-lived, of noble family and wise.
13.235.21
तस्मादन्नं विशेषेण दातव्यं भूतिमिच्छता ।
सर्वकालं च सर्वस्य सर्वत्र च सदैव च ॥ १३.२३५.२१ ॥
Therefore, one who desires prosperity should above all give food, at all times, to everyone, everywhere, and always.
13.235.22
सुवर्णदानं परमं स्वर्ग्यं स्वस्त्ययनं महत् ।
तस्मात्ते वर्णयिष्यामि यथावदनुपूर्वशः ॥ १३.२३५.२२ ॥
The gift of gold is supreme, leads to heaven, and is a great auspicious rite. Therefore I shall describe it to you duly and in order.
13.235.23
अपि पापकृतं क्रूरं दत्तं रुक्मं प्रकाशयेत् ॥ १३.२३५.२३ ॥
Even one who has done a sinful and cruel deed is made to shine forth by the gold that has been given.
13.235.24
सुवर्णं ये प्रयच्छन्ति श्रोत्रिभेभ्यः सुचेतसः ।
देवतास्ते तर्पयन्ति समस्ता इति वैदिकम् ॥ १३.२३५.२४ ॥
Those of good mind who give gold to learned Brahmins gratify all the gods — so says the Veda.
13.235.25
अग्निर्हि देवताः सर्वाः सुवर्णं चाग्निरुच्यते ।
तस्मात्सुवर्णदानेन तृप्ताः स्युः सर्वदेवताः ॥ १३.२३५.२५ ॥
Fire indeed is all the deities, and gold is called fire. Therefore, by the gift of gold, all the deities are satisfied.
13.235.26
अग्न्यभावे तु कुर्वन्ति वह्निस्थानेषु काञ्चनम् ।
तस्मात्सुवर्णदातारः सर्वान्कामानवाप्नुयुः ॥ १३.२३५.२६ ॥
In the absence of fire, people place gold in the places of fire. Therefore, givers of gold obtain all their desires.
13.235.27
आदित्यस्य हुताशस्य लोकान्नानाविधाञ्शुभान् ।
काञ्चनं सम्प्रदायाशु प्रविशन्ति न संशयः ॥ १३.२३५.२७ ॥
Having given gold, they quickly enter the various auspicious worlds of the Sun and of the sacrificial fire; there is no doubt.
13.235.28
अलङ्कारं कृतं चापि केवलान्प्रविशिष्यते ।
सौवर्णैर्ब्राह्मणं काले तैरलङ्कृत्य भोजयेत् ॥ १३.२३५.२८ ॥
A crafted ornament is held superior to mere gold. At the proper time, one should adorn a brahmin with golden things and feed him.
13.235.29
य एतत्परमं दानं दत्त्वा सौवर्णमद्भुतम् ।
द्युतिं मेधां वपुः कीर्तिं पुनर्जाते लबेद्ध्रुवम् ॥ १३.२३५.२९ ॥
He who gives this supreme and wonderful gift of gold will surely obtain radiance, intelligence, a body, and fame in his next birth.
13.235.30
तस्मात्स्वशक्त्या दातव्यं काञ्चनं भुवि मानवैः ।
न ह्येतस्मात्परं लोकेष्वन्यत्पापात्प्रमुच्यते ॥ १३.२३५.३० ॥
Therefore men should give gold on earth according to their ability. There is nothing higher than this in the worlds, by which a man is freed from sin.
13.235.31
अत ऊर्ध्वं प्रवक्ष्यामि गवां दानमनिन्दिते ।
नहि गोभ्यः परं दानं विद्यते जगति प्रिये ॥ १३.२३५.३१ ॥
Now, O faultless one, I shall declare the gift of cows. Indeed, in the world there is no gift higher than the gift of cows, O beloved.
13.235.32
लोकान्सिसृक्षुणा पूर्वं गावः सृष्टाः स्वयंभुवा ।
वृत्त्यर्थं सर्वभूतानां तस्मात्ता मातरः स्मृताः ॥ १३.२३५.३२ ॥
Long ago, desiring to create the worlds, the Self-existent one created cows for the sustenance of all beings; therefore they are remembered as mothers.
13.235.33
लोकज्येष्ठा लोकवृत्त्या प्रवृत्ता ।
मय्यायत्ताः सोमनिष्यन्दभूताः।
सौम्याः पुण्याः प्राणदाः कामदाश्च ।
तस्मात्पूज्याः पुण्यकामैर्मनुष्यैः ॥ १३.२३५.३३ ॥
Eldest of the worlds, set forth for the sustenance of the world, dependent upon me, flowing like streams of soma, gentle, sacred, life-giving and desire-fulfilling — therefore they should be worshipped by men who desire merit.
13.235.34
धेनुं दत्त्वा निभृतां सुशीलां ।
कल्याणवत्सां च पयस्विनीं च।
यावन्ति रोमाणि भवन्ति तस्या-
स्तावत्समाः स्वर्गफलानि भुङ्क्ते ॥ १३.२३५.३४ ॥
He who gives a tame, well-mannered milch cow with a fine calf enjoys the fruits of heaven for as many years as there are hairs on her body.
13.235.35
प्रयच्छते यः कपिलां सचेलां ।
सकांस्यदोहां कनकाग्र्यशृङ्गीम्।
पुत्राश्च पौत्रांश्च कुलं च सर्व-
मासप्तमं तारयते परत्र च ॥ १३.२३५.३५ ॥
He who gives a tawny cow, with gold-tipped horns, together with a cloth and a bronze milking vessel, delivers in the next world his sons, grandsons and the whole lineage up to the seventh generation.
13.235.36
अन्तर्जाताः क्रीतका द्यूतलब्धाः ।
प्राणक्रीताः सोदकाश्चौजसा वा।
कृच्छ्रोत्सृष्टाः पोषणार्थागताश्च ।
द्वारैरेतैस्ताः प्रलब्धाः प्रदद्यात् ॥ १३.२३५.३६ ॥
One should give cows obtained through these means: those born in the household, bought, won at dice, bought at the price of one's life, given with water, taken by force, abandoned in distress, or come for the sake of maintenance.
13.235.37
कृसाय बहुपुत्राय श्रोत्रियायाहिताग्नये ।
प्रदाय नीरुजां धेनुं लोकान्प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमान् ॥ १३.२३५.३७ ॥
He who gives a healthy cow to a lean man with many sons, to a learned Vedic scholar, or to one who keeps the sacred fire attains the supreme worlds.
13.235.38
नृशंसस्य कृतघ्नस्य लुब्धस्यानृतवादिनः ।
हव्यकव्यव्यपेतस्य न दद्याद्गाः कथञ्चन ॥ १३.२३५.३८ ॥
One should never in any way give cows to a cruel man, an ungrateful man, a greedy man, a liar, or one who has abandoned the offerings to gods and ancestors.
13.235.39
समानवत्सां यो दद्याद्धेर्नुं विप्रे पयस्विनीम् ।
सुवृत्तां वस्त्रसंछन्नां सोमलोके महीयते ॥ १३.२३५.३९ ॥
He who gives to a brahmin a milch cow of the same colour as her calf, well-behaved and covered with cloth, is honoured in the world of Soma.
13.235.40
समानवत्सां यो दद्यात्कृष्णां धेनुं पयस्विनीम् ।
सुवृत्तां वस्त्रसंछन्नां लोकान्प्राप्नोत्यपांपतेः ॥ १३.२३५.४० ॥
He who gives a black milch cow of the same colour as her calf, well-behaved and covered with cloth, attains the worlds of Varuṇa, lord of the waters.
13.235.41
हिरण्यवर्णां पिङ्गाक्षीं सवत्सां कांस्यदोहनाम् ।
प्रदाय वस्त्रसम्पन्नां यान्ति कौकबेरसद्मनः ॥ १३.२३५.४१ ॥
Having given a golden-coloured, tawny-eyed cow with her calf, with a bronze milking vessel, adorned with cloth, people go to the abode of Kubera.
13.235.42
वायुरेणुसवर्मां च सवत्सां कांस्यदोहनाम् ।
प्रदाय वस्त्रसम्पन्नां वायुलोके महीयते ॥ १३.२३५.४२ ॥
He who gives a cow with a covering like wind and dust, with her calf and bronze milking-vessel, provided with garments, is honored in the world of Vāyu.
13.235.43
समानवत्सां यो धेनुं दत्त्वा गौरीं पयस्विनीम् ।
सुवृत्तां वस्त्रसंछन्नामग्निलोके महीयते ॥ १३.२३५.४३ ॥
He who gives a fair cow, rich in milk, well-formed, covered with cloth, with a calf of the same kind, is honored in the world of Agni.
13.235.44
युवानं बलिनं श्यामं शतेन सह यूथपम् ।
गवेन्द्रं ब्राह्मणेन्द्राय भूरिशृङ्गमलंकृतम् ॥ १३.२३५.४४ ॥
A young, strong, dark-hued bull, lord of a herd of a hundred, the foremost of bulls, adorned with many horns, should be given to the foremost of brahmins.
13.235.45
ऋषभं ये प्रयच्छन्ति श्रोत्रियाणां महात्मनाम् ।
ऐश्वर्यमभिजायन्ते जायमानाः पुनःपुनः ॥ १३.२३५.४५ ॥
Those who give a bull to great-souled, learned brahmins are born again and again, and attain lordship with each birth.
13.235.46
गवां मूत्रपुरीषाणि नोद्विजेन कदाचन ।
न चासां मांसमश्नीयाद्गोषु भक्तः सदा भवेत् ॥ १३.२३५.४६ ॥
One should never regard the urine and dung of cows with disgust, nor eat their flesh; one should always be devoted to cows.
13.235.47
ग्रासमुष्टिं परगवे दद्यात्संवत्सरं शुचि ।
अकृत्वा स्वयमाहारं व्रतं तत्सार्वकामिकम् ॥ १३.२३५.४७ ॥
For a year, in purity, one should give a handful of fodder to another's cow, without eating food oneself; that vow fulfills all desires.
13.235.48
गवामुभयतः काले नित्यं स्वस्त्ययनं वदेत् ।
न चासां चिन्तयेत्पापमिति धर्मविदो विदुः ॥ १३.२३५.४८ ॥
Concerning cows, one should always speak blessings of welfare at both times, and one should not think of them as sinful; so the knowers of dharma hold.
13.235.49
गावः पवित्रं परमं गोषु लोकाः प्रतिष्ठिताः ।
कथञ्चिन्नावमन्तव्या गावो लोकस्य मातरः ॥ १३.२३५.४९ ॥
Cows are supremely pure; the worlds are established in cows. In no way should cows be despised, for cows are the mothers of the world.
13.235.50
तस्मादेव गवां दानं विशिष्टमिति कथ्यते ।
गोषु पूजा च भक्तिश्च नरस्यायुष्यतां वहेत् ॥ १३.२३५.५० ॥
Therefore the gift of cows is said to be especially excellent; worship and devotion toward cows bring a man long life.
13.235.51
अतःपरं प्रवक्ष्यामि भूमिदानं महाफलम् ।
भूमिदानसमं दानं लोके नास्तीति निश्चयः ॥ १३.२३५.५१ ॥
Next I shall declare the gift of land, which bears great fruit; there is no gift in the world equal to the gift of land — this is certain.
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गृहयुक्क्षेत्रयुग्वाऽपि भूमिभागः प्रदीयते ।
सुखभोगं निराक्रोशं वास्तुपूर्वं प्रकल्प्य च ॥ १३.२३५.५२ ॥
A portion of land, with a house or with a field, is given; beginning with the house-site, having arranged it for pleasant enjoyment without vexation.
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ग्रहीतारमलङ्कृत्य वस्त्रपुष्पानुलोपनैः ।
सभृत्यं सपरीवारं भोजयित्वा यथेष्टतः।
यो दद्याद्दक्षिणां काले त्रिरद्भिर्गृह्यतामिति ॥ १३.२३५.५३ ॥
He who, having adorned the recipient with garments, flowers and unguents, having fed him as he desired along with his servants and household, gives the fee at the proper time, and says three times with water, 'Let this be received.'
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एवं भूम्यां प्रदत्तायां श्रद्धया वीतमत्सरैः ।
यावत्तिष्ठति सा भूमिस्तावद्दत्तफलं विदुः ॥ १३.२३५.५४ ॥
Thus, when land is given with faith by those free from envy, the fruit of the gift lasts as long as the land endures, so they say.
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भूमिदः स्वर्गमारुह्य रमते शाश्वतीः समाः ।
अचला ह्यक्षया भूमिः सर्वकामान्दुधुक्षति ॥ १३.२३५.५५ ॥
The giver of land, having ascended to heaven, rejoices for countless years; for the immovable, imperishable earth yields all desires like a milch cow.
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यत्किञ्चित्कुरुते पापं पुरुषो वृत्तिकर्शितः ।
अपि गोकर्णमात्रेण भूमिदानन मुच्यते ॥ १३.२३५.५६ ॥
Whatever sin a man worn down by livelihood commits, he is freed even by giving land the size of a cow's ear.
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सुवर्णं रजतं वस्त्रं मणिमुक्तावसूनि च ।
सर्वमेतन्महाभागे भूमिदाने प्रतिष्ठितम् ॥ १३.२३५.५७ ॥
Gold, silver, cloth, jewels, pearls and treasures — all of this, O greatly fortunate one, is established in the gift of land.
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भर्तुर्निः श्रेयसे युक्तास्त्यक्तात्मानो रणे हताः ।
ब्रह्मलोकाय संसिद्धा नातिक्रामन्ति भूमिदम् ॥ १३.२३५.५८ ॥
Those who, devoted to their lord's highest welfare, lay down their lives and are slain in battle attain perfection and go to the world of Brahmā; they do not surpass the giver of land.
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हलकृष्टां महीं दद्यात्सर्वबीजफलान्विताम् ।
सुकूपशरणां वाऽपि सा भवेत्सर्वकामदा ॥ १३.२३५.५९ ॥
One should give land ploughed by the plough and endowed with all seeds and fruits, or land that has a good well as its refuge; such land grants all desires.
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निष्पन्नसस्यां पृथिवीं यो ददाति द्विजन्मनाम् ।
विमुक्तः कलुषैः सर्वैः शकलोकं स गच्छति ॥ १३.२३५.६० ॥
He who gives to the twice-born earth heavy with ripened crops, freed from all stains, goes to the world of Śakra.
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यथा जनित्री क्षीरेणि स्वपुत्रमभिवर्धयेत् ।
एवं सर्वफलैर्भूमिर्दातारमभिवर्धयेत् ॥ १३.२३५.६१ ॥
As a mother nourishes her own son with milk, so the earth nourishes the giver with all its fruits.
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ब्राह्मणं वृत्तसम्पन्नमाहिताग्निं शुचिव्रतम् ।
ग्राहयित्वा निजां भूमिं न यान्ति यमसादनम् ॥ १३.२३५.६२ ॥
Those who cause a brahmin of good conduct, a keeper of the sacred fires and of pure vows, to receive their own land do not go to the abode of Yama.
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यथा चन्द्रमसो वृद्धिरहन्यहनि दृश्यते ।
तथा भूमेः कृतं दानं सस्येसस्ये विवर्धते ॥ १३.२३५.६३ ॥
As the moon's waxing is seen day by day, so the gift of land grows with each harvest.
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यथा बीजानि रोहन्ति प्रकीर्णानि महीतले ।
तथा कामाः प्ररोहन्ति भूमिदानगुणार्जिताः ॥ १३.२३५.६४ ॥
As seeds scattered on the ground sprout, so desires won by the merit of the gift of land spring forth.
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पितरः पितृलोकस्था देवताश्च दिवि स्थिताः ।
सन्तर्पयन्ति भोगैस्तं यो ददाति वसुन्धराम् ॥ १३.२३५.६५ ॥
The ancestors dwelling in the world of the fathers and the gods abiding in heaven satisfy with enjoyments him who gives the earth.
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दीर्घायुष्यं वराङ्गत्वं स्फीतां च श्रियमुत्तमाम् ।
परत्र लभते मर्त्यः सम्प्रदाय वसुन्धराम् ॥ १३.२३५.६६ ॥
A mortal who gives the earth in gift obtains in the next world long life, excellence of body, and abundant supreme prosperity.
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एतत्सर्वं मयोद्दिष्टं भूमिदानस्य यत्फलम् ।
श्रद्दधानैर्नरैर्नित्यं श्राव्यमेतत्सनातनम् ॥ १३.२३५.६७ ॥
I have declared the whole fruit of the gift of land. This eternal teaching should always be heard by men who have faith.
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अतः परं प्रवक्ष्यामि कन्यादानं यथाविधि ।
कन्या देया महादेवि परेषामात्मनोपि वा ॥ १३.२३५.६८ ॥
Next I shall declare the gift of a maiden according to rule. O great goddess, a maiden is to be given to others, or even by oneself.
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कन्यां शुद्धव्रताचारां कुलरूपसमन्विताम् ।
यस्मै दित्सति पात्राय तेनापि भृशकामिताम् ॥ १३.२३५.६९ ॥
A maiden of pure vows and conduct, endowed with good family and beauty, is to be greatly desired even by the worthy recipient to whom one wishes to give her.
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प्रथमं तत्समाकल्प्य बन्धुभिः कृतनिश्चयः ।
कारयित्वा गृहं पूर्वं दासीदासपरिच्छदैः ॥ १३.२३५.७० ॥
First, having resolved with kinsmen, and having beforehand had a house built furnished with male and female servants and goods, one should prepare it.
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गृहोपकरणैश्चैव पशुधान्येन संयुताम् ।
तदर्थिने तदर्हाय कन्यां तां समलङ्कृताम् ॥ १३.२३५.७१ ॥
That maiden, well adorned and endowed with household implements, cattle and grain, should be given to one who seeks her and is worthy of her.
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सविवाहं यथान्यायं प्रचच्छेदग्निसाक्षिकम् ।
वृत्त्यातीं यथा कृत्वा सद्गृहे तौ निवेशयेत् ॥ १३.२३५.७२ ॥
With the rite of marriage, rightly and lawfully, with Agni as witness, one should give the bride; having provided them a livelihood, one should settle the two of them in a good household.
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एवं कृत्वा वधूदानं तस्य दानस्य गौरवात् ।
प्रेत्यभावे महीयेत स्वर्गलोके यथासुखम् ॥ १३.२३५.७३ ॥
Having given a bride in this way, through the greatness of that gift he is honored after death in the heavenly world, as happiness allows.
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पुनर्जातस्य सौभाग्यं कुलवृद्धिं तथाऽऽप्नुयात् ॥ १३.२३५.७४ ॥
Being born again, he obtains good fortune and the increase of his family line.
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विद्यादानं तथा देवि पात्रभूताय वै ददत् ।
प्रेत्यभावे लभेन्मर्त्यो मेधां वृद्धिं धृतिं स्मृतिम् ॥ १३.२३५.७५ ॥
O goddess, likewise a mortal who gives the gift of knowledge to a worthy recipient obtains, after death, intelligence, growth, steadfastness and memory.
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अनुरूपाय शिष्याय यश्च विद्यां प्रयच्छति ।
यथोक्तस्य प्रदानस्य फलमानन्त्यमश्नुते ॥ १३.२३५.७६ ॥
He who gives knowledge to a suitable disciple enjoys the fruit of the gift as described, in endless measure.
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दापनं त्वथ विद्यानां दरिद्रेभ्योऽर्थवेदनैः ।
स्वयं दत्तेन तुल्यं स्यादिति विद्धि शुभानने ॥ १३.२३५.७७ ॥
But know, O auspicious-faced one, that causing knowledge to be given to the poor by means of wealth is equal to giving it oneself.
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एवं ते कथितान्येव महादानानि मानिनि ।
त्वत्प्रियार्थं मया देवि भूयः श्रोतुं किमिच्छसि ॥ १३.२३५.७८ ॥
Thus I have told you of the great gifts, O proud lady. Goddess, for the sake of what is dear to you, what more do you wish to hear?