Mahabharata Shanti Parva – भीतः शुचिर अभ्येति राजद्वारम अशङ्कितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

भीतः शुचिर अभ्येति राजद्वारम अशङ्कितः
न हि दुश्चरितं किं चिद अन्तरात्मनि पश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys that a person of virtue approaches the king’s court with confidence, unaffected by wrongdoing.

Translations

English Translation

A virtuous person approaches the royal court fearlessly, for they are aware that no sinful actions can be hidden from their inner conscience, thus they live an open and accountable life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक पवित्र व्यक्ति निडरता से राजा के दरवाजे पर पहुँचता है, क्योंकि वे जानते हैं कि उनकी अंतरात्मा से कोई भी दुष्कर्म छिपा नहीं रहता, इस प्रकार वे एक खुले और जिम्मेदार जीवन का पालन करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse from Shanti Parva illustrates the principle that moral integrity breeds confidence in interactions with authority.

Meaning

The significance is that a clear conscience allows individuals to engage without fear of exposure to wrongdoing.

Application

Maintaining integrity and virtue is essential for forming strong and fearless relationships in societal structures, especially in governance.