Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भक्ष्यॊत्तम परतिच्छन्नं मत्स्यॊ बडिशम आयसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

भक्ष्यॊत्तम परतिच्छन्नं मत्स्यॊ बडिशम आयसम
रूपाभिपाती गरसते नानुबन्धम अवेक्षते

⚡ Quick Meaning

The best food is often concealed, like the fish that swallows bait without checking the hooks.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka metaphorically compares the hidden quality of nutritious food to a fish that blindly devours bait, highlighting a lack of discernment in choices that can lead to unanticipated consequences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पोषक भोजन की छिपी गुणवत्ता की तुलना एक मछली से करता है जो बिना जांच किए चारा खा लेती है, इस बात पर जोर देते हुए कि निर्णय में सतर्कता की कमी अप्रत्याशित परिणामों का कारण बन सकती है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Udyoga Parva, this verse addresses the importance of discernment in selection and consumption.

Meaning

The underlying message suggests that careful evaluation is crucial to avoid negative outcomes from seemingly beneficial choices.

Application

In daily life, it serves as a reminder to scrutinize decisions carefully, especially when they seem too good to be true.