Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यत्र राजा धर्मनित्यॊ राज्यं वै पर्युपासिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

यत्र राजा धर्मनित्यॊ राज्यं वै पर्युपासिता
अपास्य कामान कामेशॊ वसेत तत्राविचारयन

⚡ Quick Meaning

Where the king is devoted to righteousness, ruling over his kingdom, he remains unattached to desires.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the importance of a righteous king who prioritizes virtue over personal desires. In such a realm, the king is fully devoted to his duties as a ruler while remaining unattached, ensuring the welfare of his subjects.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में एक धर्मप्रिय राजा की महत्ता पर जोर दिया गया है, जो अपनी इच्छाओं के बजाय अपने कर्तव्यों को प्राथमिकता देता है। इस तरह के राज्य में राजा अपनी जिम्मेदारियों के प्रति समर्पित रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This teaching is drawn from Shanti Parva, stressing the role of dharmic leadership in governance.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka emphasizes the need for leaders to place righteousness above personal desires to maintain a just state.

Application

Effective leadership requires prioritizing the greater good over individual aspirations to promote harmony.