Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – आर्षे गॊमिथुनं शुल्कं के चिद आहुर मृषैव तत्

Shloka (श्लोक)

आर्षे गॊमिथुनं शुल्कं के चिद आहुर मृषैव तत्
अल्पं वा बहु वा राजन विक्रयस तावद एव सः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka critiques the inconsistent views on cow progeny in relation to trade.

Translations

English Translation

The verse states that some claim cow offspring is merely a matter of price, whether low or high, highlighting the ambivalence in valuations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कुछ लोग गाय के वंश को केवल मूल्य का मामला मानते हैं, चाहे वह कम हो या अधिक, मूल्यांकन में इस अनिश्चितता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is found in Anushasana Parva, where moral and ethical complexities in livestock trade are examined.

Meaning

It illustrates the ethical dilemmas and varying perspectives regarding the commercialization of animals.

Application

This verse invites consideration of moral integrity in trade practices involving living beings, advocating for responsible stewardship.