Mahabharata Ashramavasika Parva – यद्य एवम अभियायाच च दुर्बलं बलवान नृपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद्य एवम अभियायाच च दुर्बलं बलवान नृपः
सामादिभिर उपायैस तं करमेण विनिवर्तयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

If a king is aiming to overcome the weak, he should employ wise strategies without force.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights that a wise king should avoid coercion and rather use strategic measures to manage potentially disruptive elements. It advocates for strategic governance over brute force.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक समझदार राजा को बलप्रयोग करने के बजाय नीतियों और उपायों का उपयोग करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Ashramavasika Parva and reflects on the nature of wise governance.

Meaning

It emphasizes that effective leadership is rooted in strategy rather than aggression, cultivating a more stable and harmonious environment.

Application

Present-day leaders can take note of this principle by relying on diplomacy and strategic thinking to address challenges and conflicts instead of using force.