Vana Parva 208.12
Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Vana Parva Chapter 208 · Verse 12
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Sanskrit Original
कृषि साध्विति मन्यन्ते तत्र हिंसा परा स्मृता। कर्षन्तो लाइलैः पुंसोध्नन्ति भूमिशयान् बहून्। जीवानन्यांश्च बहुशस्तत्र किं प्रतिभाति ते॥
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Agriculture is considered to be a praiseworthy occupation, but it is well-known that even in it great harm is done to animal life. In ploughing the ground, various creatures and animal lives are destroyed. What is your opinion on this matter?