Shloka 8
Adhyāya 60: Dāna vs. Yajña—Royal Giving, Protection, and Karmic Share
तपसा प्राप्यते स्वर्गस्तपसा प्राप्यते यश: । आयु: प्रकर्षो भोगाश्व लभ्यन्ते तपसा विभो
tapasā prāpyate svargas tapasā prāpyate yaśaḥ | āyuḥ prakarṣo bhogāś ca labhyante tapasā vibho ||
வைசம்பாயனர் கூறினார்— பிரபுவே! தவத்தால் சொர்க்கம் கிடைக்கும்; தவத்தால் புகழ் கிடைக்கும். வல்லவனே! தவத்தால் நீண்ட ஆயுள், உயர்வு, மேலும் சிறந்த இன்பங்களும் பெறப்படுகின்றன.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches that disciplined austerity (tapas) is a powerful means for attaining both otherworldly rewards (heaven) and worldly goods (fame, longevity, status, and enjoyments). Ethically, it elevates self-control and sustained effort as sources of legitimate prosperity and honor.
Vaiśampāyana, narrating the discourse of Anuśāsana Parva, states a general maxim praising tapas. The line functions as an instructional assertion within the broader didactic setting, emphasizing the fruits of austerity to the addressed listener (“vibho”).