Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – केन कषुधाभिभूतानाम अस्माकं पापकक्र्मणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

केन कषुधाभिभूतानाम अस्माकं पापकक्र्मणा
नृशंसेनापनीतानि बिसान्य आहारकाङ्क्षिणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the plight of beings driven by hunger.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects on the suffering of beings afflicted by hunger, emphasizing the wrongdoing that leads to their starvation. It brings attention to the moral responsibilities of individuals in alleviating the suffering of others.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन प्राणियों के दुखों पर प्रकाश डालता है जो भूख से त्रस्त हैं, यह बताता है कि किस प्रकार पापी कर्म उनकी कुप्रकारिता का कारण बनते हैं। यह दूसरों की पीड़ा को कम करने की नैतिक जिम्मेदारियों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka draws attention to social issues surrounding hunger and the impactful actions one must take to address it.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of how individual actions can create cycles of suffering and emphasizes compassion towards those in need.

Application

The message encourages individuals to act with kindness and awareness towards those suffering from hunger, promoting social responsibility.