Mahabharata Shanti Parva – परेतान्नं सूतिकान्नं च यच च किं चिद अनिर्दशम

Shloka (श्लोक)

परेतान्नं सूतिकान्नं च यच च किं चिद अनिर्दशम
अभॊज्यं चाप्य अपेयं च धेन्वा दुग्धम अनिर्दशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Brāhmaṇas should not consume certain food items or milk that is unclear in origin.

Translations

English Translation

This verse instructs Brāhmaṇas to avoid food derived from specific sources, emphasizing caution over the origin of food, especially milk from cows that may not be clearly identified.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्राह्मणों को कुछ खाद्य पदार्थों और दूध से दूर रहने की सलाह देता है, खासकर उन खाद्य पदार्थों से जिनका स्रोत स्पष्ट नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

Set within the Shanti Parva, this reflects dietary guidelines essential for maintaining spiritual purity.

Meaning

The underlying message is about the scrutiny and ethics involved in the consumption of food items.

Application

This encourages modern individuals to consider the sources of their food to ensure they resonate with their ethical values.