Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – धन्यं यशस्यम आयुष्यं सवर्ग्यं सवस्त्ययनं महत

Shloka (श्लोक)

धन्यं यशस्यम आयुष्यं सवर्ग्यं सवस्त्ययनं महत
मांसस्याभक्षणं पराहुर नियताः परमर्षयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Righteous sages proclaim the consumption of meat brings misfortune, while a pure diet brings prosperity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the voice of wise sages who declare that consuming meat leads to misfortune and lacks benefits. In contrast, a vegetarian lifestyle is associated with longevity, health, and divine favor.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन साधुओं की आवाज को उजागर करता है जो कहते हैं कि मांस खाने से दुर्भाग्य आता है और इसके कोई लाभ नहीं हैं। इसके विपरीत, शाकाहारी जीवनशैली दीर्घायु, स्वास्थ्य, और दिव्य कृपा से जुड़ी है।

Commentary

Context

This line from the Anushasana Parva serves as a moral guideline for lifestyle choices, linking spirituality and ethics in dietary practices.

Meaning

It reiterates the idea that wholesome choices in diet reflect one’s spiritual and ethical wellbeing, fostering both health and prosperity.

Application

This encourages individuals today to reflect on the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle in pursuit of health, happiness, and moral integrity.