Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कीदृशं च भवेद राज्यं मम हीनस्य बन्धुभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कीदृशं च भवेद राज्यं मम हीनस्य बन्धुभिः
सखिभिश च सुहृद्भिश च परणिपत्य च पाण्डवम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the value of a kingdom if one is devoid of friends and relatives to share it with.

Translations

English Translation

What kind of kingdom does one possess if it is devoid of kinsfolk, friends, and allies, leaving me as a solitary ruler without emotional support?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि यह रिश्तेदारों, दोस्तों और सहयोगियों के बिना हो, तो ऐसा राज्य किसके पास होता है, मुझे अकेले शासक के रूप में छोड़कर बिना किसी भावनात्मक समर्थन के?

Commentary

Context

This shloka encapsulates the loneliness felt by leaders who acquire power but lose essential human connections in the process.

Meaning

It raises questions about the value of leadership in the absence of companionship and trust among loved ones.

Application

This teaches us to prioritize relationships and emotional connections above material gains in our endeavors.