Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – परॊच्छिष्टं च यद भुक्तं परिभुक्तं च यद भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

परॊच्छिष्टं च यद भुक्तं परिभुक्तं च यद भवेत
दैवे पित्र्ये च सततं तं भागं रक्षसां विदुः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The verse warns against consuming food that has been left over or misused.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka points out that any food that is left over or misused continuously is interconnected with demonic energies, emphasizing the importance of respect for food and offerings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि जो भोजन लगातार बचता है या गलत तरीके से इस्तेमाल होता है, वह राक्षसी ऊर्जाओं से जुड़ा होता है, जो भोजन एवं अर्पण के प्रति श्रद्धा के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching from Anushasana Parva addresses the consequences of not properly respecting and consuming food in spiritual contexts.

Meaning

The implication is that we must treat food with dignity to maintain spiritual purity and harmony.

Application

Being conscious of how we handle food encourages mindfulness and appreciation for the nourishment it provides.