Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदि यज्ञांश च वृक्षांश च यूपांश चॊद्धिश्य मानवाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदि यज्ञांश च वृक्षांश च यूपांश चॊद्धिश्य मानवाः
वृथा मांसानि खादन्ति नैष धर्मः परशस्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Yajna (sacrifices) and trees are meant for worship, and consuming meat for pleasure violates dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that rituals (yajnas) and trees are sacred and must not be harmed for unholy pleasures like eating meat. Engaging in such acts contradicts the essence of righteousness and Dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि यज्ञ और वृक्ष पवित्र हैं और उन्हें मांस खाने जैसी अनैतिक प्रवृत्तियों के लिए नुकसान नहीं पहुँचाना चाहिए। इस प्रकार के कार्य धर्म के सार के विपरीत हैं।

Commentary

Context

The context of this shloka is rooted in Shanti Parva, where the significance of rituals and respect for nature is discussed, emphasizing their role in maintaining cosmic order.

Meaning

It articulates the idea that true Dharma upholds the sanctity of rituals and the natural world, urging individuals to not indulge in destructive behaviors like consuming meat.

Application

This shloka can be applied in modern life by promoting vegetarianism and the protection of nature, reinforcing the moral imperative to live in harmony with the earth.