Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद राष्ट्रे ऽकुशलं किं चिद राज्ञॊ ऽरक्षयतः परजाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद राष्ट्रे ऽकुशलं किं चिद राज्ञॊ ऽरक्षयतः परजाः
चतुर्थं तस्य पापस्य राजा भारत विन्दति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns that negligence by the king leads to suffering among the populace.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka indicates that if there is any misfortune or unskillfulness in a kingdom due to the king’s negligence, its consequences will return to him. The king should be mindful of his responsibilities toward his subjects.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि यदि एक राज्य में कोई दुर्भाग्य या असमर्थता राजाओं की लापरवाही के कारण होती है, तो इसके परिणाम उन्हीं पर लौटते हैं। राजा को प्रजाओं की ओर अपनी जिम्मेदारियों के प्रति सतर्क रहना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva serves as a cautionary reminder to rulers about their vital role in ensuring their subjects’ welfare.

Meaning

It stresses the accountability of leadership, highlighting that rulers should avoid negligence to maintain harmony and stability in the kingdom.

Application

Modern leaders can draw lessons from this shloka, ensuring that their decisions and actions reflect responsibility and care for their constituents.