Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अन्नम अश्नन्ति ये देवाः शरीरस्था नरेश्वर

Shloka (श्लोक)

अन्नम अश्नन्ति ये देवाः शरीरस्था नरेश्वर
पृथिवी वायुर आकाशम आपॊ जयॊतिर मनस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the significance of food and its relation to the elements and divine beings residing in humans.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys that deities who reside in the human body are nourished by food, which connects them to the earth, the air, the sky, water, light, and the mind, illustrating the interdependence of all elements in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो देवता मानव शरीर में निवास करते हैं, वे भोजन द्वारा पोषित होते हैं, जो उन्हें पृथ्वी, वायु, आकाश, जल, प्रकाश और मन से जोड़ता है, जीवन के सभी तत्वों के बीच की पारस्परिक निर्भरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse forms part of a larger discourse on sustenance and its spiritual dimensions, emphasizing the interplay of physical and divine nourishment.

Meaning

It reflects upon how sustenance not only supports the physical body but also connects the spiritual essence within, reminding us of the divine presence in food.

Application

Understanding the spiritual significance of food can promote gratitude and mindfulness in eating, enriching the experience of nourishment.