Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यानी चान्यानि दूरेषु भक्ष्यभॊज्यानि काश्यप

Shloka (श्लोक)

यानी चान्यानि दूरेषु भक्ष्यभॊज्यानि काश्यप
येषाम अभुक्त पूर्वं ते तेषाम अस्मृतिर एव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

What is not consumed far away, retains the memory of previous consumption.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses how food that has not been consumed yet carries a certain memory of what it might have been, highlighting the intimate relationship between consumption and memory, particularly in the context of sustenance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात की चर्चा करता है कि जो भोजन अभी तक नहीं खाया गया है, वह एक निश्चित स्मृति को संजोए रखता है, विशेष रूप से पोषण के संदर्भ में, परिवर्तन और संयोजन के लिए उचित है।

Commentary

Context

This verse, part of the Shanti Parva, reflects the broader teachings on life, nourishment, and memory in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

Food not yet consumed symbolizes potential and retains an essence of past experiences, linking memory to the act of nourishment.

Application

This insight encourages us to be mindful of what we consume and the implications of our choices on our memories and experiences.