Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अगस्त्येनासुरॊ जग्धॊ वातापिः कषुधितेन वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

अगस्त्येनासुरॊ जग्धॊ वातापिः कषुधितेन वै
अहम आपद गतः कषुब्धॊ भक्षयिष्ये शवजाघनीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on using desperation and external forces to justify consumption.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker draws on the episode of Augustya, stating that amidst hunger and despair, even the atmosphere of fear might compel one towards consuming forbidden flesh, emphasizing the drastic shifts in morality faced in extreme adversity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अगस्त्य की कथा का उल्लेख करता है, यह बताते हुए कि भूख और निराशा के बीच एक व्यक्ति को निषिद्ध मांस खाने के लिए मजबूर किया जा सकता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि चरम विपत्ति में नैतिकता में कठोर बदलाव आते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This is a continuation of the discussion on morality in adverse situations, found in the greater context of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It signifies how societal norms can be compromised in situations of dire need, providing a philosophical perspective on human behavior under pressure.

Application

This shloka serves as a reflection on how desperate circumstances can lead to ethical dilemmas, urging readers to contemplate what they would deem acceptable in similar situations.