Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पितॄणां विषयाञ जञात्वा तिरक्षणु चरतां नृप

Shloka (श्लोक)

पितॄणां विषयाञ जञात्वा तिरक्षणु चरतां नृप
सुपर्णविषयाञ जञात्वा मरुतां विषयांस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the awareness of ancestral and natural subjects essential for a ruler.

Translations

English Translation

This verse outlines the need for a ruler to understand topics related to ancestors and the forces governing nature, portraying them as crucial for effective leadership.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शासक को अपने पूर्वजों और प्राकृतिक शक्तियों के विषय में ज्ञान प्राप्त करने की आवश्यकता पर ज़ोर देता है, जिसे प्रभावी नेतृत्व के लिए अनिवार्य माना गया है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka serves to guide rulers on important knowledge areas for their realm.

Meaning

The underlying meaning stresses the interconnectedness of leadership with understanding one’s roots and environmental factors.

Application

This concept can be applied in contemporary governance, highlighting the significance of historical and environmental awareness in policy-making.