Mahabharata Shanti Parva – राजप्रैष्यं कृषिधनं जीवनं च वणिज्यया

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजप्रैष्यं कृषिधनं जीवनं च वणिज्यया
कौटिल्यं कौटलेयं च कुसीदं च विवर्जयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka advises against certain trades that can lead to unethical practices.

Translations

English Translation

It cautions against engaging in dealings related to deceitful trade, agriculture profits, and exploitative livelihood that do not contribute to righteous living.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह धोखाधड़ी भरे व्यापार, कृषि लाभ, और ऐसे जीविकोपार्जन में संलग्न होने के खिलाफ चेतावनी देता है जो धर्ममय जीवन में योगदान नहीं करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves as guidance to maintain ethical integrity in transactions, prevalent in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It highlights the importance of ethical conduct in trade and farming, which are crucial for personal and societal development.

Application

To build a just society, it is essential to engage only in fair and honest practices across all trades.