Mahabharata Shanti Parva – एतान मयॊक्तांस तव राजधर्मान; नृणां च गुप्तौ मतिम आदधत्स्व

Shloka (श्लोक)

एतान मयॊक्तांस तव राजधर्मान; नृणां च गुप्तौ मतिम आदधत्स्व
अवाप्स्यसे पुण्यफलं सुखेन; सर्वॊ हि लॊकॊत्तम धर्ममूलः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse encourages adherence to righteous duties for achieving spiritual and worldly success.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka advises the listener to embrace the moral conduct I have described, assuring that those who uphold dharma will reap rich rewards and happiness in both this world and the next.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मनुष्य को उचित आचरण अपनाने के लिए प्रेरित करता है, यह बताते हुए कि जो धर्म का पालन करते हैं, उन्हें जीवन में सुख और पुण्य की प्राप्ति होती है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching appears in the Shanti Parva where Yudhishthira emphasizes the practical benefits of living a life guided by spiritual principles.

Meaning

The verse represents how adhering to dharma leads to lasting fulfillment and peace.

Application

In current times, it serves as a reminder that true success is found in ethical living, which nurtures both personal and societal harmony.