Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 13645
Shloka (श्लोक)
दुर्यॊधनश चापि महीं परशास्ति;
न चास्य भूमिर विवरं ददाति
धर्माद अधर्मश चरितॊ गरीयान;
इतीव मन्येत नरॊ ऽलपबुद्धिः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka discusses the detrimental impacts of Duryodhana’s leadership and the futility of greed against the backdrop of morality.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse suggests that despite Duryodhana’s rule over the earth, his lack of moral foundation will leave him and his kingdom void. It warns individuals with limited wisdom about the perils of prioritizing unrighteous paths over the virtuous.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि दुर्योधन की पृथ्वी पर शासन के बावजूद, उसकी अधार्मिकता उसे और उसके राज्य को बर्बाद कर देगी। यह अल्पबुद्धि वालों को अधर्म के मार्ग पर चलने के खतरों के बारे में चेतावनी देता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
In the Vana Parva, the discussion revolves around the consequences of leadership that lacks virtue, particularly concerning Duryodhana.
🧘 Meaning
The shloka serves as a reminder of the intrinsic value of moral governance versus the transient advantages of unjust rule.
🌟 Application
Today, this verse serves to highlight the need for ethical leadership and cautions against the consequences of greedy and immoral ambitions.
