Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – बरह्मचर्यं परं तात मधु मांसस्य वर्जनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[भ]बरह्मचर्यं परं तात मधु मांसस्य वर्जनम
मर्यादायां सथितॊ धर्मः शमः शौचस्य लक्षणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Brahmacharya is paramount, abstaining from honey and meat; it leads to Dharma, self-control, and purity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka establishes Brahmacharya as the highest principle, emphasizing the renunciation of indulgences like honey and meat, which can distract from spiritual pursuits. It suggests that adherence to boundaries and moral discipline fosters the essence of Dharma, self-control, and purity within an individual’s character.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक ब्रह्मचर्य को最高तम सिद्धांत के रूप में स्थापित करता है, जिसमें मधु और मांस जैसे भोगों का परित्याग करना है, जो आध्यात्मिक प्रयासों से विचलित कर सकते हैं। यह सुझाव देता है कि सीमाओं और नैतिक अनुशासन का पालन धर्म, आत्म-नियंत्रण और व्यक्तिगत शुद्धता की भावना को बढ़ावा देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Anushasana Parva and articulates the importance of self-restraint and ethical living for fulfilling one’s responsibilities.

Meaning

It highlights how critical it is to maintain a disciplined lifestyle centered on purity and control over one’s desires and actions.

Application

One should practice restraint and prioritize spiritual goals over material temptations, fostering a disciplined, ethical life.