Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – अहं वॊ रक्षितेत्य उक्त्वा यॊ न रक्षति भूमिपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहं वॊ रक्षितेत्य उक्त्वा यॊ न रक्षति भूमिपः
स संहत्य निहन्तव्यः शवेव सॊन्माद आतुरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The ruler who fails to protect his subjects invites serious consequences.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the duty of a king to protect his subjects. If a king fails in his responsibility to safeguard his people, he brings ruin upon himself, akin to a maddened creature facing inevitable destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा की जिम्मेदारी पर जोर देता है कि उसे अपने प्रजा की सुरक्षा करनी चाहिए। यदि राजा अपने लोगों की रक्षा में असफल होता है, तो वह अपने ऊपर विनाश लाएगा, जैसे एक उन्मत्त प्राणी अपने निश्चित विनाश का सामना करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Anushasana Parva, where the duties of rulers and their moral obligations are discussed to guide ethical governance.

Meaning

This shloka highlights the moral imperative for rulers to safeguard their citizens, indicating that neglect leads to dire consequences. It stresses accountability in leadership.

Application

The essence of this teaching can be applied today, urging leaders in all domains to recognize their responsibilities towards those they lead and to respond proactively to their needs.