Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भव नस तवं महाराज राजेह शरदां शतम

Shloka (श्लोक)
भव नस तवं महाराज राजेह शरदां शतम
परजाः पालय धर्मेण यथेन्द्रस तरिदिवं नृप
⚡ Quick Meaning
May you reign, O great king, for a hundred autumns, protecting the people with righteousness like Indra.
Translations
English Translation
This verse conveys a blessing for the king, wishing him a long reign filled with justice and protection for his people. The comparison to Indra, the king of gods, emphasizes the expectations of divinely inspired leadership and responsibility towards the subjects.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक सम्राट के लिए एक आशीर्वाद व्यक्त करता है, उन्हें न्याय और अपने लोगों की रक्षा से भरी एक लंबी शासकीय अवधि की कामना करता है। इंद्र के साथ तुलना दिव्य प्रेरित नेतृत्व और प्रजाओं के प्रति जिम्मेदारी की अपेक्षाओं को उजागर करती है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is a ceremonial wish reflecting the ideals of governance and the king’s duties in the context of the epic.
Meaning
It embodies the aspirations of good leadership, emphasizing the need for kindness and moral governance.
Application
This serves as a reminder of the responsibilities leaders have not just to rule but to nurture and protect their citizens actively.
