Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मम एव परपद्यन्ते न हिंसन्ति परस्परम
Shloka (श्लोक)
धर्मम एव परपद्यन्ते न हिंसन्ति परस्परम
अनुगृह्णन्ति चान्यॊन्यं यदा रक्षति भूमिपः
⚡ Quick Meaning
When a king protects his subjects, they adhere to righteousness and do not harm one another.
Translations
English Translation
Under a righteous king’s protection, people turn towards dharma (righteousness), refrain from harm, and mutually support one another, ensuring a harmonious society.
हिंदी अनुवाद
एक धार्मिक राजा की रक्षा में, लोग धर्म की ओर मुड़ते हैं, एक-दूसरे को हानि पहुँचाने से बचते हैं और आपस में समर्थन करते हैं, जिससे एक सामंजस्यपूर्ण समाज सुनिश्चित होता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka celebrates the importance of dharma in governance, highlighting how a good ruler inspires just behavior in his subjects.
Meaning
It signifies that the environment created by a righteous ruler fosters mutual respect, compassion, and ethical living among the people.
Application
Leadership in today’s world should inspire values of cooperation and peace, as highlighted in this verse, to create a just society.
