Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अनृजुस तव अनुरक्तॊ ऽपि संपन्नश चेतरैर गुणैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनृजुस तव अनुरक्तॊ ऽपि संपन्नश चेतरैर गुणैः
राज्ञः परज्ञान युक्तॊ ऽपि न मन्त्रं शरॊतुम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

No matter how skilled a person is, if they lack love, they are not fit to counsel a king.

Translations

English Translation

This verse stresses that even if an advisor possesses knowledge and skill, it is their lack of genuine affection that renders them unworthy of offering counsel to a king.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि किसी भी व्यक्ति के पास यदि ज्ञान और कौशल हो, लेकिन अगर उसमें सच्चा स्नेह नहीं है, तो वह राजा को सलाह देने के योग्य नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching within the Shanti Parva emphasizes the essential role emotional connection plays in effective governance and advisory capacities.

Meaning

It conveys the critical message that expertise without love and goodwill will not contribute positively to a king’s counsel.

Application

In our daily lives, it serves as a reminder that expertise should be paired with genuine care for effective collaboration and problem-solving.