Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परॊक्षिताभ्युक्षितं मांसं तथा बराह्मण काम्यया

Shloka (श्लोक)

परॊक्षिताभ्युक्षितं मांसं तथा बराह्मण काम्यया
अल्पदॊषम इह जञेय विपरीते तु लिप्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the nuances of meat consumption concerning Brahmins, highlighting different standards based on intent.

Translations

English Translation

The verse indicates that meat that has been offered according to specific rituals for Brahmins, regardless of its diminished wrongness, still retains a certain culpability if the intentions behind its offering are flawed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि विशेष अनुष्ठानों के तहत ब्राह्मणों के लिए पेश किया गया मांस, भले ही इसके गलत होने की मानक कम हो, फिर भी संदिग्धता को यथावत रखता है यदि इसके पीछे का इरादा दोषपूर्ण हो।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Anushasana Parva, this shloka addresses the complexities of ritual practices and their ethical implications regarding food consumption among Brahmins.

Meaning

It teaches that despite adherence to certain prescriptions, the moral ramifications depend significantly on the intentions of the person offering the meat.

Application

This illuminates the importance of assessing intentions in our actions, guiding individuals toward purity in thoughts and practices, especially in ritual contexts.