Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सर्वमांसानि यॊ राजन यावज जीवं न भक्षयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वमांसानि यॊ राजन यावज जीवं न भक्षयेत
सवर्गे स विपुलं सथानं पराप्नुयान नात्र संशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not consume all types of flesh, as abstaining ensures a grand place in heaven.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that a king who refrains from eating all types of meat during his lifetime will attain a vast and splendid abode in heaven, with no doubt about this claim.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो राजा अपने जीवन में सभी प्रकार के मांस का सेवन नहीं करता, वह स्वर्ग में बड़ा और भव्य स्थान प्राप्त करता है, इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the virtue of non-violence and restraint.

Meaning

It teaches the importance of vegetarianism and how it influences spiritual realization and rewards beyond life.

Application

Practicing this advice encourages compassion and contributes to ethical living, fostering a harmonious environment in society.