Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – आवाहाश च विवाहाश च यज्ञाश चान्नम ऋते तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

आवाहाश च विवाहाश च यज्ञाश चान्नम ऋते तथा
न वर्तन्ते नरश्रेष्ठ बरह्म चात्र परलीयते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka states that key rituals and gatherings are incomplete without food.

Translations

English Translation

Invitations, marriages, and sacrificial rites all depend on food; without it, they cannot take place, and even the supreme being pauses.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आमंत्रण, विवाह और यज्ञ सभी भोजन पर निर्भर करते हैं; इसके बिना ये नहीं हो सकते, और यहां तक कि सर्वोपरि भी ठहर जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse articulates the critical role of food in cultural and religious practices as highlighted in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

Food is essential not only for nourishment but also for social and spiritual dimensions of life.

Application

This serves as a reminder to include food in communal and celebratory occasions as a means of fostering connections.