Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ये सम न परतिगृह्णन्ति दस्यु भॊजनशङ्कया

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये सम न परतिगृह्णन्ति दस्यु भॊजनशङ्कया
तेषाम आसज्य गेहेषु काल्य एव स गच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who do not receive with suspicion the food from robbers, will surely face death in their homes.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts that people who are untrusting and refuse hospitality from what they consider questionable sources, like robbers, will inevitably meet with danger or death at home. It warns against the perils of suspicion without trust.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जो लोग संदिग्ध स्रोतों जैसे डाकुओं से भोजन समान स्वीकार करने में हिचकिचाते हैं, वे अपने घरों में खतरे या मृत्यु का सामना करेंगे। यह बिना विश्वास के संदेह के खतरों के खिलाफ चेतावनी देता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shanti Parva, this verse underlines the importance of trust and openness towards others, warning against the dangers of excessive suspicion.

Meaning

It conveys that fear and suspicion can lead to greater harm, emphasizing the need for faith in community interactions.

Application

This teaches us the value of fostering trust in our relationships, as mistrust can lead to isolation and negative outcomes in our lives.