Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 14538
Shloka (श्लोक)
धर्मिकान धर्मकार्येषु अर्थकार्येषु पण्डितान
सत्रीषु कलीबान नियुञ्जीत करूरान करूरेषु कर्मसु
⚡ Quick Meaning
In matters of righteousness and wealth, learned individuals should be appointed, while harsh actions should be reserved for unworthy characters.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka suggests that knowledgeable and righteous individuals should be employed in virtuous and economic affairs, while measures involving harshness should only be directed towards the unworthy and unsuitable.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक सुझाव देता है कि ज्ञानवान और धर्मनिष्ठ व्यक्तियों को नैतिक और आर्थिक मामलों में नियोजित किया जाना चाहिए, जबकि कठोरता के प्रयोग का अधिकार केवल अयोग्य और अनुपयुक्त लोगों के लिए होना चाहिए।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Located in the Vana Parva, this teaching reflects the importance of assigning the right individuals to appropriate tasks based on their qualities and competencies.
🧘 Meaning
It highlights the wisdom of employing learned persons for righteous and economic activities while limiting harsh measures to those who deserve them.
🌟 Application
One can implement this principle by ensuring that capable and ethical individuals are given responsibilities, while tougher decisions are made with discernment.