Mahabharata Vana Parva – बुक्ता चान्नं ततः सर्वम उच्छिष्टेनात्मनस ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बुक्ता चान्नं ततः सर्वम उच्छिष्टेनात्मनस ततः
अथानुलिलिपे ऽङगानि जगाम च यथागतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

After consuming the food, he engaged in offering gratitude and worship.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes the rituals that followed after the meal where the guest offered gratitude for the food consumed, signifying the importance of acknowledging the source of one’s nourishment and the divine in these acts of hospitality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि भोजन के बाद, अतिथि ने खाए गए भोजन के लिए आभार और पूजा की, जो पोषण के स्रोत और परंपरा में देवत्व को मान्यता देने के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Part of the broader teachings in the Vana Parva, this shloka emphasizes ceremonies that signify gratitude and respect towards the act of eating.

Meaning

It conveys the message that gratitude transforms a simple meal into a sacred act that fosters spiritual awareness.

Application

In our lives, we can practice gratitude regularly, acknowledging and appreciating not just food but all we receive from the universe.