Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ते तवया धर्महन्तारॊ निहताः सपदानुगाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ते तवया धर्महन्तारॊ निहताः सपदानुगाः
सवधर्मे वर्तमानस तवं किं नु शॊचसि पाण्डव
राजा हि हन्याद दद्याच च परजा रक्षेच च धर्मतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who kill dharma with your hand are indeed the ones who have been slain; do not grieve, O Pandava, for upholding your own duties as a king means safeguarding dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka speaks to the Pandava regarding the weight of adhering to dharma, suggesting that those who violate it ultimately cause their own destruction. It reassures that as long as one maintains their responsibilities, there’s no reason for sorrow.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पांडव को धर्म के पालन के महत्व के बारे में बताता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि जो लोग इसका उल्लंघन करते हैं, वे अंततः अपने विनाश का कारण बनते हैं। यह आश्वस्त करता है कि जब तक कोई अपने कर्तव्यों का पालन करता है, तब तक शोक करने का कोई कारण नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

In this verse, the emphasis is on the futility of sorrow for what is necessary in upholding righteousness against wrongdoing.

Meaning

It emphasizes the moral fortitude required of a leader in pursuing justice, regardless of the emotional cost.

Application

This serves as a reminder to modern leaders that difficult decisions may be essential for the greater good, emphasizing the importance of fidelity to duty and principles.