Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अदासः करियते दासॊ हरियन्ते च बलात सत्रियः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अदासः करियते दासॊ हरियन्ते च बलात सत्रियः
एतस्मात कारणाद देवाः परजा पालान परचक्रिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who forcefully control others act as servants, while due to this reason, gods established guardians over their subjects.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys the notion that those who impose their will upon others, including servants and women, often face dire situations themselves. The symbolism here is that divine powers recognize such injustices, leading them to create protectors for the subjects who suffer under oppressive rule.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह विचार व्यक्त करता है कि जो लोग दूसरों पर अपने मन से नियंत्रण लगाते हैं, उन्हें स्वयं कठिन परिस्थितियों का सामना करना पड़ता है। यहाँ प्रतीकात्मकता है कि दिव्य शक्तियाँ ऐसी अन्यायों को पहचानती हैं और दुर्व्यवस्था में जी रहे प्रजाओं के लिए रक्षक बनाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the divine intervention seen during unjust rule, illustrating the belief in higher powers fostering protection for the oppressed.

Meaning

It asserts that tyranny breeds further imbalance, and thus, divine oversight becomes necessary to safeguard the welfare of the population.

Application

In modern governance, this verse serves as a reminder for leaders to treat their subjects justly, for neglect can invoke consequences on both governance and the governed.