Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कामक्रॊधौ पुरस्कृत्य यॊ ऽरथं राजानुतिष्ठति

Shloka (श्लोक)

कामक्रॊधौ पुरस्कृत्य यॊ ऽरथं राजानुतिष्ठति
न स धर्मं न चाप्य अर्थं परिगृह्णाति बालिशः

⚡ Quick Meaning

One should not be swayed by desires or anger while holding a position of power.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that when a king acts with desires and anger, he does not uphold righteousness or even seek true wealth, thus indicating foolishness in governance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि जब एक राजा कामना और क्रोध से कार्य करता है, तो वह धर्म का पालन नहीं करता है और न ही सच्चे धन की प्राप्ति करता है, जिससे शासन में मूर्खता का पता चलता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the context of governance, highlighting the ethical responsibilities of rulers in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The message herein warns rulers against letting personal emotions cloud their judgment, which could lead to unjust decisions.

Application

In modern leadership, this teaches the importance of emotional intelligence and the need to stay grounded in ethics while making decisions.