Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न च कव चिद अविन्दत स भिक्षमाणॊ ऽपि कौशिकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न च कव चिद अविन्दत स भिक्षमाणॊ ऽपि कौशिकः
मांसम अन्नं मूलफलम अन्यद वा तत्र किं चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the utter lack of alms received by the sage during his quest.

Translations

English Translation

The sage, despite earnestly begging, found no food, not even meat, grains, roots, fruits, or any form of nourishment in that area.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ऋषि ने यद्यपि भिक्षा मांगने में गंभीरता दिखाई, वहाँ उसे न तो मांस मिला, न अन्न, न मूल, फल, न ही कोई अन्य खाद्य पदार्थ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Shanti Parva, illuminating the trials faced when one is solely dependent on divine providence for survival.

Meaning

The absence of food symbolizes the harsh challenges that come with asceticism and reliance on others.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the importance of sustaining oneself and the need for balance in spiritual and material lives.