Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 13647
Shloka (श्लोक)
अयं हि धर्मप्रभवॊ नरेन्द्रॊ;
धर्मे रतः सत्यधृतिः परदाता
चलेद धि राज्याच च सुखाच च पार्थॊ;
धर्माद अपैतश च कथं विवर्धेत
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka emphasizes the importance of a king’s commitment to righteousness and how it fosters prosperity.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The verse indicates that a true king must be devoted to dharma, truth, and generosity; if he wavers from his path, he cannot expect growth in his kingdom or happiness among his subjects.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक सच्चा राजा धर्म, सत्य और उदारता के प्रति समर्पित होना चाहिए; यदि वह अपने मार्ग से विचलित होता है, तो न तो उसके राज्य में वृद्धि हो सकती है और न ही उसके प्रजा में खुशी।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse underlines the qualities essential for a ruler, within the narrative framework of the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva.
🧘 Meaning
The message stresses that the foundation of a ruler’s success lies in his moral compass and adherence to virtue.
🌟 Application
In modern-day governance, this shloka functions as a guiding principle, cultivating values and ethics among leaders for societal well-being.
