Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – दॊषांस तु भक्षणे राजन मांसस्येह निबॊध मे

Shloka (श्लोक)

दॊषांस तु भक्षणे राजन मांसस्येह निबॊध मे
पुत्रमांसॊपमं जानन खादते यॊ विचेतनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reveals the consequences of consuming meat and cautions against it.

Translations

English Translation

Listen, O King, regarding the faults in consuming meat; it is akin to eating the flesh of one’s own offspring, which signifies the depths of attachment and folly one can fall into, leading to moral degradation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सुनिए राजन, मांस भक्षण में दोषों के बारे में; यह अपने ही संतान के मांस खाने के समान है, जो उस गहराई को दर्शाता है जिसमें आसक्ति और मूर्खता का विकास होता है, जो नैतिक पतन का कारण बनता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Anushasana Parva illustrates the ethical implications of meat consumption and the profound respect required for life.

Meaning

By equating meat consumption to consuming one’s child, it underscores the moral bankruptcy associated with such acts.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on dietary choices and fosters a respect for life, promoting compassion and ethical living.