Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 5385
Shloka (श्लोक)
पुरॊहित मते तिष्ठेद य इच्छेत पृथिवीं नृपः
पराप्तुं मेरुवरॊत्तंसां सर्वशः सागराम्बराम
⚡ Quick Meaning
A king should abide by the counsel of his minister to attain the highest aspirations.
📖 Translations
English Translation
A ruler desiring dominion over the earth should remain steadfast in the guidance provided by his priest to achieve unparalleled status and success, symbolized by Mount Meru and the ocean.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जो राजा पृथ्वी पर राज करना चाहता है, उसे अपने पुरोहित द्वारा प्रदान की गई सलाह पर दृढ़ रहना चाहिए ताकि वह अद्वितीय स्थिति और सफलता प्राप्त कर सके, जिसे मेरु पर्वत और समुद्र द्वारा दर्शाया गया है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka underscores the role of wise advisors in realizing a ruler’s ambitions, echoing traditional Indian values of governance.
🧘 Meaning
It emphasizes the importance of obeying wise counsel as a means to attain extraordinary accomplishments in leadership.
🌟 Application
Modern leaders can take a lesson from this about the power of adhering to trusted advice to reach their goals effectively.
