Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यस्य मन्त्रं न जानन्ति बाह्याश चाभ्यन्तराश च ये

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्य मन्त्रं न जानन्ति बाह्याश चाभ्यन्तराश च ये
स राजा सर्वतश चक्षुश चिरम ऐश्वर्यम अश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king who is unaware of the sacred mantras, both externally and internally, loses sovereignty and is devoid of wealth.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates that a king must understand the deeper sacred mantras, as ignorance to both inner and outer wisdom leads to loss of power and wealth. It emphasizes the necessity of knowledge and awareness in leadership roles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक राजा को गहरे पवित्र मंत्रों को समझना आवश्यक है, क्योंकि आंतरिक और बाह्य ज्ञान की कमी से शक्ति और धन की हानि होती है। यह नेतृत्व भूमिकाओं में ज्ञान और जागरूकता की आवश्यकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse in Udyoga Parva addresses the importance of wisdom for effective leadership and governance.

Meaning

The core message is about the significance of knowledge and its role in ensuring successful governance and prosperity.

Application

This teaching can inspire leaders to seek knowledge actively, ensuring they remain informed and capable in their duties.