Mahabharata Shanti Parva – हरियमाणम अमात्येन भृतॊ वा यदि वाभृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हरियमाणम अमात्येन भृतॊ वा यदि वाभृतः
यॊ राजकॊशं नश्यन्तम आचक्षीत युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka addresses the consequences of losing the state’s treasury and the critical nature of informing rightful leaders about such losses.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states that whether taken by a minister or lost through negligence, whoever permits the loss of the royal treasury must be reported to Yudhishthira, signifying the importance of accountability.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि चाहे वह मंत्री द्वारा लिया गया हो या लापरवाही से खोया गया हो, जो भी राजकीय खजाने के नुकसान की अनुमति देता है, उसे युधिष्ठिर को सूचित किया जाना चाहिए, जो जवाबदेही के महत्व को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes financial integrity and responsible governance in the context of leadership in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It stresses the need for vigilance and accountability in handling state finances and the ethical duty to inform leaders about any discrepancies.

Application

In governance and personal finance, maintaining transparency and accountability fosters trust and ethical conduct.