Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तथा राजगुणाश चैव सेनापतिगुणाश च ये

Shloka (श्लोक)
तथा राजगुणाश चैव सेनापतिगुणाश च ये
कारणस्य च कर्तुश च गुणदॊषास तथैव च
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the virtues of kings and commanders, along with their faults and the causes behind them.
Translations
English Translation
The verse outlines the essential qualities of rulers and military leaders, acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses, and emphasizing the significance of understanding the factors that contribute to these attributes.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक शासकों और सैन्य नेताओं के गुणों को बताता है, उनकी शक्तियों और कमजोरियों को स्वीकार करता है, और इन विशेषताओं में योगदान करने वाले कारकों को समझने के महत्व को रेखांकित करता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is found within the Shanti Parva, which focuses on the right ideals and behaviors of leadership.
Meaning
It emphasizes the dual nature of authority—both strengths and weaknesses must be acknowledged to ensure effective governance.
Application
In leadership development, this verse encourages self-awareness of both strengths and deficiencies among leaders to foster better decision-making.
