Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सवस्ति चेद इच्छसे राजन कुलस्यात्मन एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सवस्ति चेद इच्छसे राजन कुलस्यात्मन एव च
वध्यताम एष दुष्टात्मा मन्दॊ राजसुयॊधनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

If you wish for peace, O King, this wicked soul should be punished.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that if the king desires prosperity for his lineage, he must act against the evil soul of the deceitful and wicked Duryodhana, ensuring the well-being of his kingdom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इंगित करता है कि यदि राजा अपनी वंश परंपरा की कल्याण चाहता है, तो उसे कपटी और दुष्ट दुरीोधन के खिलाफ कार्य करना चाहिए, ताकि उसके राज्य की भलाई सुनिश्चित हो सके।

Commentary

Context

This verse is voiced during the Ashvamedha Yajna, where decisions on royal matters and their implications for the kingdom are direly discussed.

Meaning

This shloka conveys the essential duty of a king to protect dharma by eliminating threats to peace and prosperity from within his own realm.

Application

In leadership, this shloka emphasizes the importance of addressing internal conflicts and evil influences to maintain harmony and progress.