Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उपादाने खादने वास्य दॊषः; कार्यॊ नयायैर नित्यम अत्रापवादः

Shloka (श्लोक)

उपादाने खादने वास्य दॊषः; कार्यॊ नयायैर नित्यम अत्रापवादः
यस्मिन न हिंसा नानृते वाक्यलेशॊ; भक्ष्यक्रिया तत्र न तद गरीयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka delves into the complexity of sacrifice and the consistent oversight of daily responsibilities.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker highlights a dichotomy in actions involving consumption and the absence of harm or deceit. It raises questions about daily ethics without condemning the act of consumption directly.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता उपभोग से संबंधित क्रियाओं में हानि या deception की अनुपस्थिति का उल्लेख करता है। यह प्रतिदिन की नैतिकता के बारे में सवाल उठाता है, बिना सीधे उपभोग के कार्य की निंदा किए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in discussions of ethical eating within social frameworks in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It addresses the moral considerations tied to consumption and urges thoughtful reflection on daily actions while consuming resources.

Application

Practicing mindfulness regarding our consumption habits can lead to greater ethical living, balancing and honoring life.