Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मांसैर बहुविधैः परॊक्तस तवया शराद्धविधिः पुरा

Shloka (श्लोक)

मांसैर बहुविधैः परॊक्तस तवया शराद्धविधिः पुरा
अहत्वा च कुतॊ मांसम एवम एतद विरुध्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts that the traditional methods of offering meat contradict non-violence.

Translations

English Translation

Your earlier methods of performing rituals with meat offerings contradict the principles of non-violence. How can such practices be justified?

हिंदी अनुवाद

आपके द्वारा पहले मांस के भोगों के साथ किए जाने वाले अनुष्ठान सत्य के अहिंसा के सिद्धांतों का विरोध करते हैं। ऐसे कार्यों की कैसे व्याख्या की जा सकती है?

Commentary

Context

This shloka critiques rituals that involve cruelty and the ethical implications tied to them.

Meaning

It highlights the inconsistency in traditions that are expected to respect life while simultaneously promoting violence.

Application

Reexamining traditions for alignment with ethical values can lead to a more compassionate practice in rituals.