Mahabharata Vana Parva – येषां हतानां मांसानि विक्रीणामॊ वयं दविज

Shloka (श्लोक)

येषां हतानां मांसानि विक्रीणामॊ वयं दविज
तेषाम अपि भवेद धर्म उपभॊगेन भक्षणात
देवतातिथिभृत्यानां पितॄणां परतिपूजनात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the implications of consuming and offering sacrificial substances in a moral context.

Translations

English Translation

In relation to those whose flesh we consume after they are slain, the act of eating holds significant moral weight, impacting both the honor of deities and ancestral respects.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिनके मांस का हम सेवन करते हैं, उनके हनन का कार्य एक नैतिक महत्व रखता है, जो देवताओं की मान्यता और पूर्वजों की श्रद्धा पर प्रभाव डालता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse discusses the ethical considerations related to consumption and sacrifice within the context of religious duties.

Meaning

It stresses the interconnectedness of actions and reverence towards both spiritual and familial obligations.

Application

This serves as a reminder to respect life and consider the broader implications of our dietary choices and rituals.