Mahabharata Shanti Parva – विप्रकीर्णानि धान्यानि काकमूषक भॊजनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

विप्रकीर्णानि धान्यानि काकमूषक भॊजनम
अपावृतं पयॊ ऽतिष्ठद उच्छिष्टाश चास्पृशन घृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The remnants of food meant for crows and rats were untouched by pure substances.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates that unclean remnants, such as those meant for crows and rodents, indicate the degradation of food quality, and pure items are left untouched. It warns against consuming contaminated or improper offerings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अशुद्ध अवशेष, जैसे कि कौवे और चूहों के लिए, भोजन की गुणवत्ता के गिरने का संकेत देते हैं, और शुद्ध वस्तुएँ बिना छुए रहती हैं। यह दूषित या अनुचित अर्पण का सेवन करने के खिलाफ चेतावनी देता है।

Commentary

Context

This passage from Shanti Parva conveys the importance of abstaining from contaminated offerings that corrupt purity.

Meaning

The idea emphasizes the significance of cleanliness in offerings and the connection between purity of intention and the sanctity of food provided.

Application

Ensure that the offerings and consumables are pure and clean, thereby aligning practical actions with spiritual intentions.