Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – खादकस्य कृते जन्तुं यॊ हन्यात पुरुषाधमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

खादकस्य कृते जन्तुं यॊ हन्यात पुरुषाधमः
महादॊषकरस तत्र खादकॊ न तु घातकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka differentiates between two categories of offenders concerning the killing of animals.

Translations

English Translation

The verse denotes that a person who kills for the sake of the provider of meat is considered a greater sinner, whereas the one providing the meat is less culpable, revealing layers of responsibility in the act of killing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि जो व्यक्ति मांस के प्रदाता के लिए हत्या करता है, उसे बड़ा पापी माना जाता है, जबकि मांस प्रदान करने वाला कम दोषी होता है, जो हत्या के कार्य में जिम्मेदारी की परतों को प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a cautionary tale included in the Anushasana Parva that addresses moral accountability in actions leading to the killing of animals.

Meaning

It highlights the moral weight of intentions behind acts of killing, reiterating that the one directing the action bears greater responsibility for the resulting sin.

Application

This serves as a reminder that moral accountability extends beyond actions to the reasons and intentions driving them, urging introspection on our choices.