Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – मेदॊ मज्जास्थि रक्तानां वसानां च भृशासिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

मेदॊ मज्जास्थि रक्तानां वसानां च भृशासिताः
परमांसानि खादन्तः करव्यादा मांसजीविनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights the gruesome feast of flesh-eating creatures consuming flesh and blood.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes flesh-eating beings relishing the flesh and blood pieces of defeated warriors, showcasing the cruelty and hunger that exist in the aftermath of the battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मांस खाने वाले प्राणियों का वर्णन करता है जो युद्ध में पराजित योद्धाओं का मांस और रक्त का आनंद ले रहे हैं, युद्ध के बाद की क्रूरता और भूख को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in Sauptika Parva, this shloka illustrates the horrifying consequences of war on both the land and its creatures.

Meaning

The imagery conveys the brutality of the aftermath, emphasizing the natural cycle of life, death, and consumption.

Application

The verse reminds us of the darker truths of survival and the inherent violence in nature, prompting contemplation on ethical food consumption.