Mahabharata Shanti Parva – संधेयान पुरुषान राजन्न असंधेयांश च तत्त्वतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

संधेयान पुरुषान राजन्न असंधेयांश च तत्त्वतः
वदतॊ मे निब१ध तवं निखिलेन युधिष्ठिर

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse illustrates the importance of understanding the duality of people in the context of a leader’s judgment.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, Yudhishthira instructs the king to discern between trustworthy and untrustworthy individuals, emphasizing the need for wisdom in distinguishing character types. This guidance is crucial for maintaining peace and justice in the kingdom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में युधिष्ठिर राजा को भरोसेमंद और भरोसेमंद व्यक्तियों के बीच भेद करना सिखाते हैं, यह समझाते हुए कि चरित्र के प्रकार को अलग करने में ज्ञान की आवश्यकता है। यह मार्गदर्शन राज्य में शांति और न्याय बनाए रखने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Shanti Parva, which deals with guidance for rulers and the moral responsibilities they carry in governance.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the need for a ruler to be insightful in examining the nature of people, ensuring good governance is informed by wisdom.

Application

This lesson serves modern leaders by reminding them of the importance of discernment in their decision-making processes regarding those around them.