Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सवमांसं परमांसैर यॊ विवर्धयितुम इच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवमांसं परमांसैर यॊ विवर्धयितुम इच्छति
नास्ति कषुद्रतरस तस्मान न नृशंसतरॊ नरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks to the idea of nurturing oneself to avoid being cruel.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker asserts that one who wishes to nourish themselves with their own flesh is not only the most insignificant but also the most cruel of men, emphasizing the moral degradation tied to such thoughts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता यह दावा करता है कि जो व्यक्ति अपनी ही मांस द्वारा पोषण करना चाहता है, वह न केवल सबसे तुच्छ है बल्कि सबसे क्रूर भी है, इस प्रकार के विचारों से जुड़े नैतिक अवमूल्यन पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka concludes the debate by highlighting the extremes of consuming oneself, raising ethical inquiries in Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates the lowest form of existence driven by selfishness and warns against the cruelty tied to such actions.

Application

This verse challenges individuals to consider the deeper moral implications of their life choices and the nourishing of the self versus harm to others.