Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अदन हय अविद्वान हन्त्य अन्नम अद्यमानं च हन्ति तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अदन हय अविद्वान हन्त्य अन्नम अद्यमानं च हन्ति तम
तं च हन्यति यस्यान्नं स हत्वा हन्यते ऽबुधः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The ignorant person kills the food that is not consumed, and similarly, that food destroys the one who wastes it.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the folly of wastefulness. An ignorant individual not only destroys unconsumed food but also suffers the consequences of such waste, reflecting the interconnectedness of actions and their impacts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यर्थता की बेवकूफी को उजागर करता है। एक अज्ञानी व्यक्ति न केवल खाया न गया भोजन नष्ट करता है, बल्कि ऐसे अपव्यय के परिणाम भी भोगता है, जो क्रियाओं और उनके प्रभावों के आपसी संबंध को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves to enlighten individuals in the Anushasana Parva about the consequences of negligence towards food consumption.

Meaning

It illustrates the gravity of responsibility concerning food, where careless attitudes can lead to negative repercussions.

Application

This invites readers to cultivate awareness around food consumption, inspiring them to honor resources by reducing waste.