Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – शूद्रान्नेनावशेषेण जठरे यॊ मरियेत वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

शूद्रान्नेनावशेषेण जठरे यॊ मरियेत वै
आहिताग्निस तथा यज्वा स शूद्र गतिभाग भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the importance of purity in nourishment and its impact on one’s spiritual status.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka conveys that one who consumes food derived from a Shudra, along with offerings from a fire, becomes part of that Shudra’s fate, highlighting the significance of the source of our sustenance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो कोई शूद्र से प्राप्त भोजन का सेवन करता है, वह उस शूद्र के भाग्य का हिस्सा बन जाता है, जो हमारे पोषण के स्रोत के महत्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated within the Anushasana Parva, which discusses moral conduct and social duties.

Meaning

The meaning revolves around understanding the implications of consuming food from impure sources and its potential spiritual repercussions.

Application

One should be mindful of the sources of their nourishment to maintain spiritual purity and integrity.