Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – पूषाणं चाभिदुद्राव परेण वपुषान्वितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पूषाणं चाभिदुद्राव परेण वपुषान्वितः
पुरॊडाशं भक्षयतॊ दशनान वै वयशातयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Engulfed by wrath, the entity aggressively consumed offerings meant for nourishment.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts a fierce being, driven by anger, devouring the offerings intended for sustenance, symbolizing the destructive nature of rage and its impact on sacrificial rituals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में एक गुस्से में भरी चेतना को दर्शाया गया है, जो पोषण के लिए बने बलिदानों को खा जाती है, जो क्रोध की नष्ट करने वाली प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

From Anushasana Parva, this verse emphasizes the negative outcomes associated with rage and its potential to destroy what is meant for goodness.

Meaning

The imagery of consuming offerings deteriorates the sanctity of rituals and the essence of sustenance, highlighting the conflict between creation and destruction.

Application

This reminds us to refrain from letting anger cloud our actions, focusing on nurturing rather than destroying the goodness around us.