Shloka (श्लोक)
ताम अथॊवाच नहुषः
ऐन्द्रं पदम अध्यास्यते मया
अहम इन्द्रस्य राज्यरत्नहरॊ नात्राधर्मः कश चित तवम इन्द्र भुक्तेति
सा तम उवाच
अस्ति मम किं चिद वरतम अपर्यवसितम
तस्यावभृथे तवाम उपगमिष्यामि कैश चिद एवाहॊभिर इति
⚡ Quick Meaning
Nahusha boasts to Shachi about taking Indra’s throne, assuring her that he would not commit any wrongful act.
Translations
English Translation
Nahusha claims he will ascend to the position of Indra, promising that he will not violate any norms, urging Shachi to understand his intent. He assures her that his pursuit is righteous and plans to make her his queen, affirming that he will serve and uphold righteousness as the new ruler.
हिंदी अनुवाद
नहुष ने दावा किया कि वह इन्द्र की पदवी पर आसिन होगा, और कहा कि वह किसी भी नियम का उल्लंघन नहीं करेगा। उसने शची को समझाया कि उसकी मंशा केवल उचित है, और उसे अपनी रानी बनाने की योजना का विश्वास दिलाया कि वह धर्म का पालन करेगा।
Commentary
Context
This passage illustrates Nahusha’s declaration of intentions regarding his ascension, where he expresses his ambition architecturally shaped by promises of righteousness.
Meaning
The dialogue reflects human aspirations tied with the promise of morality, showing how ambition can drive one’s legitimacy while invoking divine favor in leadership.
Application
This shloka echoes the importance of personal integrity in leadership, reminding us that achieving positions of power is not solely about ambition but also about maintaining righteousness.
