Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न चासीतासने भिन्ने भिन्नं कांस्यं च वर्जयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चासीतासने भिन्ने भिन्नं कांस्यं च वर्जयेत
नैकवस्त्रेण भॊक्तव्यं न नग्नः सनातुम अर्हति
सवप्तव्यं नैव नग्नेन न चॊच्छिष्टॊ ऽपि संविशेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should avoid sharing a seat with a broken vessel, and it is inappropriate to eat while naked or sit on leftovers.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka advises against sitting on a broken seat or sharing food in a torn cloth. It also states that it is not suitable to dine in a state of undress or to sit on remnants of food, emphasizing the need for proper decorum and hygiene in social eating contexts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक टूटे आसन पर बैठने या फटे कपड़े में भोजन करने से मना करता है। यह यह भी बताता है कि बिना वस्त्र खा पाना या भूखा रहना ठीक नहीं है, जो सामाजिक भोजन के संदर्भ में उचित व्यवहार और स्वच्छता की आवश्यकता पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the importance of propriety and cleanliness in dining practices, which is a key aspect of social behavior in traditional texts.

Meaning

The shloka signifies that maintaining decorum in eating habits reflects one’s character and social values, which can impact collective well-being.

Application

In modern life, adhering to such guidelines can enhance social interactions during meals and promote respectful coexistence in communal settings.