Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यॊ हि खादति मांसानि पराणिनां जीवितार्थिनाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ हि खादति मांसानि पराणिनां जीवितार्थिनाम
हतानां वा मृतानां वा यथा हन्ता तथैव सः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who eats the flesh of living beings becomes akin to a killer.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka equates the act of consuming meat with the act of killing. It suggests that by eating the flesh of living beings for sustenance, individuals embody the characteristics of a killer, highlighting the moral implications of dietary choices.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मांस खाने के कार्य को हत्या के समान मानता है। यह बताता है कि जीवों का मांस खाने से व्यक्ति हत्यारे के गुणों को अपनाता है, जो आहार संबंधी विकल्पों के नैतिक निहितार्थ को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the moral and ethical considerations surrounding dietary practices, found within the larger discourse of the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It brings forth the teaching that consuming meat is not merely a dietary choice but carries profound ethical consequences, urging reflection on compassion.

Application

This message invites individuals to evaluate their food choices and consider the impact of their consumption habits on all living beings.