Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आढ्यानां मांसपरमं मध्यानां गॊरसॊत्तरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

आढ्यानां मांसपरमं मध्यानां गॊरसॊत्तरम
लवणॊत्तरं दरिद्राणां भॊजनं भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

For the wealthy, meat is the highest food; for the poor, salt is the best dish.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights that for those who are affluent, meat is considered the best food, while for the impoverished, even a small amount of salt represents a great treasure. It emphasizes the disparity in consumption based on social status.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताते हैं कि धनवानों के लिए मांस सर्वोत्तम भोजन है, जबकि गरीबों के लिए थोड़ा सा नमक भी एक बड़ा खजाना है। यह सामाजिक स्थिति के आधार पर उपभोग में भिन्नता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the discourse on food preferences based on socioeconomic status in the Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates how dietary choices vary greatly among different social classes, indicating deeper meanings of privilege and necessity.

Application

This shloka encourages gratitude for what one has and a recognition of the vast differences in experiences among individuals.