Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अर्धराज्यं समग्रं वा निषादेभ्यः परदीयताम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[न]अर्धराज्यं समग्रं वा निषादेभ्यः परदीयताम
एतन मूल्यम अहं मन्ये किं वान्यन मन्यसे दविज

⚡ Quick Meaning

A challenge regarding the fairness of offering half a kingdom to the Nishadas.

Translations

English Translation

This verse discusses the proposition of offering a significant part of a kingdom to the Nishadas, questioning the perceived value and fairness of such an offer to the Brahmins.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक निषादों को आधे राज्य का प्रस्ताव देने की चर्चा करता है, यह पूछता है कि क्या यह प्रस्ताव उचित है और इसके मूल्य को ब्राह्मणों के संदर्भ में सही ठहराया जा सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse continues the dialogue on equitable resource sharing in the socio-political landscape of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The meaning here reflects on equality and justice in resource distribution, urging critical evaluation of value.

Application

This shloka prompts contemporary leaders to think critically about how resources are allocated and to whom, promoting fairness.