Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पराणस्यान्नम इदं सर्वम इति वै कवयॊ विदुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराणस्यान्नम इदं सर्वम इति वै कवयॊ विदुः
सथावरं जङ्गमं चैव सर्वं पराणस्य भॊजनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

All food from which living beings draw sustenance is part of their life force.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals that all food consumed by living creatures fundamentally serves as nourishment and contributes to their life energy. It draws a connection between the sustenance provided by nature and the existence of every being.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि सभी भोजन जो जीवित प्राणियों द्वारा ग्रहण किया जाता है, मूलतः उनके जीवन शक्ति के लिए पोषण का कार्य करता है। यह प्रकृति द्वारा प्रदान किए गए पोषण और प्रत्येक प्राणी के अस्तित्व के बीच संबंध स्थापित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching appears in the Shanti Parva and resonates with the understanding of nourishment in the broader philosophical context within the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The key point emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and food, reminding everyone that sustenance supports not just individual survival but the collective ecosystem.

Application

In contemporary life, this shloka highlights the importance of food security and shared resources, urging individuals to understand their role in sustaining the community and environment.