Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दूराद आवसथान मूत्रं दूरात पादावसेचनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दूराद आवसथान मूत्रं दूरात पादावसेचनम
उच्छिष्टॊत्सर्जनं चैव दूरे कार्यं हितैषिणा

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should maintain distance from urine and defilement for the benefit of oneself and others.

Translations

English Translation

This verse advises distance from impurities such as urine and any leftover food. It emphasizes purity and hygiene as essential for personal and communal well-being, validating the significance of maintaining the sacredness of one’s environment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मूत्र जैसे अशुद्धियों और बची हुई भोजन से दूर रहने की सलाह देता है। यह व्यक्तिगत और सामूहिक कल्याण के लिए शुद्धता और स्वच्छता को जरूरी बताता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the duty of a person to preserve cleanliness, a crucial aspect of Vedic living covered in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It signifies the broader principle of hygiene and mental clarity that results from avoiding contaminants, both physical and spiritual.

Application

This verse can be applied by adopting cleanliness in daily life, reinforcing the practice of hygiene as vital for spiritual and societal health.