Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अहं वैश्वानरॊ भूत्वा पराणिनां देहम आश्रितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहं वैश्वानरॊ भूत्वा पराणिनां देहम आश्रितः
पराणापानसमायुक्तः पचाम्य अन्नं चतुर्विधम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka identifies the divine as the source of nourishment, sustaining all living beings through food.

Translations

English Translation

As the fire of digestion, I reside in the bodies of all creatures, combining the vital energies of life and producing four kinds of food.

हिंदी अनुवाद

पाचन के अग्नि के रूप में, मैं सभी प्राणियों के शरीर में निवास करता हूँ, जीवन की ऊर्जा को मिलाकर चार प्रकार का भोजन उत्पन्न करता हूँ।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the fundamental role of the divine in the process of digestion and sustenance.

Meaning

It denotes the divine’s involvement in not just spiritual matters but also in the physical aspect of life, particularly nourishment.

Application

This shloka reminds us to appreciate food as a sacred gift that sustains our bodies and connects us to the divine.