Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अधर्मेण न गृह्णीयां तवया दत्तां महीम इमाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधर्मेण न गृह्णीयां तवया दत्तां महीम इमाम
न हि धर्मः समृतॊ राजन कषत्रियस्य परतिग्रहः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka warns against claiming land unjustly provided.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker asserts that they should not take possession of a land given unjustly, noting that righteousness is not recognized in the possession of a Kshatriya, the warrior class, when it has been acquired through adharma (unrighteousness).

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि व्यक्ति को अन्याय से प्राप्त भूमि का अधिकार नहीं करना चाहिए, यह कहते हुए कि धर्म का पालन नहीं होता जब एक क्षत्रिय अपने अधिकार से ऐसी भूमि प्राप्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the importance of dharma (righteousness) in acquiring possessions and authority in the warrior class.

Meaning

It reflects on the moral standards that should govern the actions and decisions of rulers, particularly in the context of conflicts.

Application

This serves as a reminder in leadership to uphold ethics and righteousness in all dealings to avoid the consequences of adharma.