Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – संपूज्य सर्वांस तरिदशान ऋषींश चापि तपॊधनान

Shloka (श्लोक)

संपूज्य सर्वांस तरिदशान ऋषींश चापि तपॊधनान
इन्द्रः परमुदितॊ राजन धर्मेणापालयत परजाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka recounts how Indra, after worshipping all divine entities and sages, joyfully governed his subjects with righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

Having worshipped all the deities and sages endowed with austerity, Indra, filled with supreme joy, governed his subjects rightly, demonstrating the essential role of divine service in leadership.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी देवताओं और तपस्वियों की पूजा करने के बाद, इन्द्र ने परम आनंद में अपने प्रजाजनों का धर्मपूर्वक संचालन किया, जो नेतृत्व में दिव्य सेवा की आवश्यक भूमिका को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse situates Indra as an ideal ruler, reinforcing the significance of worship within the Udyoga Parva’s teachings on governance.

Meaning

Indra’s actions symbolize the importance of divine blessings in effective leadership, showing that true rulers are those who honor the sacred.

Application

This shloka motivates leaders to honor their spiritual duties, reflecting that ethical governance stems from righteousness and devotion.