Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दैवं वाप्य अथ वा पित्र्यं यॊ ऽशनीयाद बराह्मणादिषु

Shloka (श्लोक)

दैवं वाप्य अथ वा पित्र्यं यॊ ऽशनीयाद बराह्मणादिषु
अस्नातॊ बराह्मणॊ राजंस तस्याधर्मॊ गवानृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka pertains to the consequences of consuming food from Brahmins without specific rituals.

Translations

English Translation

This verse warns that consuming food offered by Brahmins, without performing the necessary ceremonies dedicated to deities or ancestors, invites sin, regarded as a breach of dharma that disrupts spiritual balance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि ब्राह्मणों द्वारा प्रदान किए गए भोजन का व्यतिक्रम से सेवन करना, आवश्यक अनुष्ठानों के बिना, अधर्म के समान माना जाता है, जो आध्यात्मिक संतुलन को भंग करता है।

Commentary

Context

Positioned in Anushasana Parva, this verse highlights the spiritual ethics concerning dietary practices and their significance in Brahminical traditions.

Meaning

It emphasizes the weight of rituals and respect for sacred traditions when consuming offerings from Brahmins, linking actions to spiritual outcomes.

Application

This serves to remind people to observe the ethical and spiritual dimensions of their food choices and their broader implications in society.