Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – तेन शूद्रान्न शेषेण बरह्म सथानाद अपाकृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तेन शूद्रान्न शेषेण बरह्म सथानाद अपाकृतः
बराह्मणः शूद्रताम एति नास्ति तत्र विचारणा

⚡ Quick Meaning

The essence is that consuming leftover food from Shudras leads to a decline in one’s spiritual status.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka states that when a Brahmin consumes the remnants of food from a Shudra, he loses his status and it signifies that there is no consideration regarding such acts within the framework of spiritual standings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जब एक ब्राह्मण शूद्र से प्राप्त भोजन के अवशेष खाता है, तो वह अपनी स्थिति खो देता है और इस प्रकार के कार्यों पर आध्यात्मिक दृष्टिकोण से कोई विचार नहीं होता।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in Anushasana Parva, a section focused on righteousness and duty.

Meaning

The teaching highlights the consequences of mixing spiritual heritage with impure sources of food.

Application

It serves as a reminder for spiritual aspirants to remain cautious about their dietary choices.