Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शवबर्बर खरान हत्वा शौद्रम एव वरतं चरेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

शवबर्बर खरान हत्वा शौद्रम एव वरतं चरेत
मार्जारचाष मण्डूकान काकं भासं च मूषकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Killing various animals incurs different penalties for Brahmacharis.

Translations

English Translation

This verse discusses the consequences of killing certain types of animals, outlining that a Brahmachari should observe restraint in various situations, especially when it comes to harming living beings like frogs, snakes, and mice, which are opposed to the ethos of non-violence.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न प्रकार के पशुओं की हत्या के परिणामों के बारे में है, जिसमें कहा गया है कि एक ब्रह्मचारी को विभिन्न परिस्थितियों में संयम बरतना चाहिए, खासकर उन जीवों को नुकसान पहुँचाते समय जैसे मेंढक, सांप और चूहा।

Commentary

Context

Embedded in discussions about duties and responsibilities towards all forms of life, this verse provides a moral framework.

Meaning

It reinforces the values of compassion and conservation of life, which were highly regarded in ancient texts.

Application

These principles can serve as a guide in promoting non-violence and respect for all living beings in contemporary society.