Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद्य एष हेतुस तव खादनस्य; न ते वेदः कारणं नान्यधर्मः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद्य एष हेतुस तव खादनस्य; न ते वेदः कारणं नान्यधर्मः
तस्माद अभक्ष्ये भक्षणाद वा दविजेन्द्र; दॊषं न पश्यामि यथेदम आत्थ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the justifications for eating and the perception of right and wrong in dietary choices.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker engages in a philosophical inquiry about the reasons behind dietary choices, arguing they find no fault in their actions based on a deeper understanding of right and wrong.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता आहार के पीछे के कारणों के बारे में दार्शनिक प्रश्न उठाते हैं, यह कहते हुए कि अपनी क्रियाओं में उन्हें कोई दोष नहीं दिखता है जो सही और गलत के गहरे समझ के अनुसार है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears amidst debates on morality and consumption within the larger discourse of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It emphasizes the complexities of moral judgments related to diet, challenging conventional perceptions about right and wrong.

Application

Engaging in thoughtful dialogue about ethical consumption can illuminate our choices and lead to a more compassionate lifestyle.