Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यथॊक्ता बरह्म कन्येति लक्ष्मीर नीतिः सरस्वती

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथॊक्ता बरह्म कन्येति लक्ष्मीर नीतिः सरस्वती
दण्डनीतिर जगद धात्री दण्डॊ हि बहु विग्रहः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The verses equate Brahman with the values of goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati, linking them to the essence of punishment.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka elaborates that the principles of Brahman are encapsulated in the qualities of the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati, while emphasizing the role of punishment as a foundational element that sustains the world.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि ब्रह्म के सिद्धांत देवी लक्ष्मी और सरस्वती के गुणों में समाहित हैं, और यह दंड के महत्व को प्रदर्शित करता है, जो इस संसार की स्थिरता के लिए आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka fits within the broader discussions in the Shanti Parva, which addresses the importance of moral values in governance.

Meaning

The connection of divine qualities to punishment highlights the balance between mercy and justice.

Application

Individuals can reflect on the necessity of both compassion and justice in their lives for a harmonious existence.