Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – यातयामं गतरसं पूति पर्युषितं च यत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यातयामं गतरसं पूति पर्युषितं च यत
उच्छिष्टम अपि चामेध्यं भॊजनं तामसप्रियम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse discusses the nature of tamasic food that is stale, spoiled, and impure.

Translations

English Translation

Tamasic food is characterized by being excessively stale, spoiled, or unclean, which leads to lethargy and ignorance. It is not conducive to spiritual or physical well-being, encouraging the consumption of food that harms one’s vitality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तामसिक भोजन उन चीजों का वर्णन करता है जो बहुत पुराना, सड़ गया या अशुद्ध होते हैं, जिससे आलस्य और अज्ञानता बढ़ती है। यह आध्यात्मिक या शारीरिक भलाई में सहायक नहीं होता, जिससे व्यक्ति की जीवनी शक्ति पर प्रभाव पड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated within Bhishma Parva, where various forms of food and their impact on human behavior and consciousness are discussed.

Meaning

The meaning revolves around understanding food types and their psychological effects, particularly how tamasic food contributes to lethargy and adverse health.

Application

This shloka encourages choosing sattvic food for improving mental clarity and well-being, thereby influencing the overall quality of life.