Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – रत्नैर धनैश च पशुभिः सस्यैश चापि पृथग्विधैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रत्नैर धनैश च पशुभिः सस्यैश चापि पृथग्विधैः
नगरं विषयश चास्य परतिपूर्णं तदाभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The city was filled with wealth, jewels, animals, and grains of different kinds.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a prosperous city where different kinds of wealth including valuable gems, livestock, and diverse grains flourished. It indicates the abundance present in this city, which contributed significantly to its grandeur and cultural richness.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक समृद्ध नगर का वर्णन करता है जहाँ विभिन्न प्रकार की सम्पत्ति जैसे कि बहुमूल्य रत्न, पशु और विविध अनाज प्रचुर मात्रा में थे। यह उस नगर में उपलब्धता को इंगित करता है, जिसने इसके वैभव और सांस्कृतिक समृद्धि में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the broader context of detailing the wealth and prosperity during righteous rule in the Anushasana Parva.

Meaning

It encapsulates the idea that prosperity is an inherent quality of a just and capable leader, who fosters abundance in his realm.

Application

In modern governance, the well-being of a community reflects the leadership’s effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for wealth generation and resource abundance.