Shloka (श्लोक)
न लभेद धर्मसंश्लेषं हतविप्रहतॊ जनः
कर्ता सवेच्छेन्द्रियॊ गच्छेद यदि राजा न पालयेत
⚡ Quick Meaning
A society without a king cannot uphold Dharma and will fall into despair.
Translations
English Translation
The verse articulates that if a ruler fails to govern wisely, the people may lose their righteous behavior, succumbing to their whims, leading to chaos and moral decline.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि यदि कोई शासक सही तरीके से शासन नहीं करता है, तो लोग अपने मनमौजी स्वभाव में गिर जाते हैं, जिससे अराजकता और नैतिक पतन होता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse, from the Shanti Parva, instructs the significance of Dharma in governance and how it relates to the populace’s moral conduct.
Meaning
The central idea suggests that the ruler plays a significant role in upholding Dharma, and without such leadership, society loses its ethical compass.
Application
This teaching emphasizes that leaders today must model ethical behavior, influencing their communities to act justly and righteously.
