Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – आहर्ता चानुमन्ता च विशिस्ता करय विक्रयी

Shloka (श्लोक)

आहर्ता चानुमन्ता च विशिस्ता करय विक्रयी
संस्कर्ता चॊपभॊक्ता च घातकाः सर्व एव ते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those involved in the acts of selling, preparing, or consuming meat are all participants in the act of killing.

Translations

English Translation

This verse outlines the interconnected roles of various individuals in the process of meat consumption, stating that anyone involved from preparation to consumption shares culpability in the act of killing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मांस की खपत की प्रक्रिया में विभिन्न व्यक्तियों की आपस की भूमिकाओं को स्पष्ट करता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि जो भी इसे तैयार, बेचता या खाता है, हत्या के कृत्य में भागीदार है।

Commentary

Context

In the Anushasana Parva, this verse addresses the ethics surrounding food consumption and the responsibility each person bears in the cycle of life and death.

Meaning

The verse underscores the moral implications of participating in meat consumption, suggesting that awareness and responsibility are vital.

Application

It challenges individuals to reflect on their roles in food choices and to strive for a more compassionate approach to living beings.