Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – कान्तारेष्व अथ घॊरेषु दुर्गेषु गहनेषु च

Shloka (श्लोक)

कान्तारेष्व अथ घॊरेषु दुर्गेषु गहनेषु च
रात्राव अहनि संध्यासु चत्वरेषु सभासु च
अमांस भक्षणे राजन भयम अन्ते न गच्छति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka insists that meat consumption is not a source of fear even in perilous situations.

Translations

English Translation

This verse asserts that in ominous locations or times, the act of abstaining from meat does not provoke fear or danger, suggesting confidence in the righteous path.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि खतरनाक स्थानों या समयों में, मांस से परहेज़ करने से डर या खतरा उत्पन्न नहीं होता है, जिससे यह सिद्ध होता है कि धर्म का मार्ग चुनना सही है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching appears in the Anushasana Parva to guide individuals in making ethical food choices irrespective of challenging circumstances.

Meaning

The focus is on the empowerment provided by a meat-free lifestyle, allowing individuals to navigate difficult situations without fear.

Application

In contemporary terms, this message encourages individuals to remain firm in ethical decisions, regardless of external pressures or dangers.