Shloka (श्लोक)
राजा राज्ञः कथं साधून हिंस्यान नृपतिसत्तम
तद राज्ञः संनिगृह्य तवं रुद्रायॊपजिहीर्षसि
⚡ Quick Meaning
The king must not harm the righteous, as it questions the integrity of his rule.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This verse questions how a king, claiming to be the best among sovereigns, could possibly inflict harm on the virtuous. Such acts reveal a critical flaw in his rightful authority.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इस बात पर सवाल उठाता है कि एक राजा, जो कि नृपतियों में उत्तम होने का दावा करता है, साधुओं को कैसे चोट पहुंचा सकता है। ऐसे कार्य उसके अधिकार की वैधता को उजागर करते हैं।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This shloka critiques the moral obligations of rulers and addresses the potential ramifications of injustices on their credibility.
🧘 Meaning
It acts as a cautionary reminder to rulers about the essential need to protect the honorable in order to maintain their own legitimacy.
🌟 Application
Political leaders today should take heed and recognize that the wellbeing of the good is a reflection of their ability to govern justly.
