Mahabharata Vana Parva – धर्मिष्ठाः परिहीयन्ते पापीयान वर्धते जनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मिष्ठाः परिहीयन्ते पापीयान वर्धते जनः
धर्मस्य बलहानिः सयाद अधर्मश च बली तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the adverse effects of unrighteousness overpowering the righteous.

Translations

English Translation

When the righteous are marginalized, the unrighteous thrive, indicating a loss of virtue leads to the amplification of wickedness in society.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब धर्मिष्ठ लोगों को हाशिये पर रखा जाता है, तब अधर्मी लोग फलते-फूलते हैं, जो इस बात का संकेत है कि नैतिकता की हानि से समाज में बुराई बढ़ जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse points to the correlation between societal conditions and the impact of righteousness on communal harmony.

Meaning

It elucidates the consequences of allowing adharma to flourish at the expense of dharma.

Application

We should advocate for the protection of the righteous in our communities, ensuring moral integrity prevails.