Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – भक्षयित्वा तु यॊ मांसं पश्चाद अपि निवर्तते

Shloka (श्लोक)

भक्षयित्वा तु यॊ मांसं पश्चाद अपि निवर्तते
तस्यापि सुमहान धर्मॊ यः पापाद विनिवर्तते

⚡ Quick Meaning

One who abstains from eating flesh after having consumed it commits a great act of virtue, as they renounce sin.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that even if someone eats meat, the act of later refraining from it is a significant moral action. This abstinence allows them to overcome their previous sins and aligns them with dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि कोई मांस खाता है लेकिन अंत में उससे दूर रहता है, तो यह एक महत्वपूर्ण नैतिक क्रिया है। यह समर्पण उन्हें पूर्व के पापों से उबरने और धर्म के अनुरूप लाता है।

Commentary

Context

The verse reinforces the idea of redemption and acknowledges the complexity in human choices regarding food and morality in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

This highlights the potential for change and growth in individuals, promoting the notion that it is never too late to amend one’s actions and pursue righteousness.

Application

It encourages us to recognize our mistakes, learn from them, and actively choose a path of virtue, reflecting on the consequences of our choices.