Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अधर्मयुक्तॊ विजयॊ हय अध्रुवॊ ऽसवर्ग्य एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

अधर्मयुक्तॊ विजयॊ हय अध्रुवॊ ऽसवर्ग्य एव च
सादयत्य एष राजानं महीं च भरतर्षभ

⚡ Quick Meaning

A victory based on adharma is unstable and leads to hell, while it carries the potential to misguide kings and their kingdoms.

Translations

English Translation

This verse warns that victories achieved through unrighteousness are unstable and ultimately lead to adverse consequences such as hell. Such victories can mislead rulers, causing harm not just to them but to their entire kingdoms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि अधर्म के माध्यम से प्राप्त विजयों अस्थिर होती हैं और अंततः नकारात्मक परिणामों जैसे नरक की ओर ले जाती हैं। ऐसी विजयाँ शासकों को भटका सकती हैं, जो केवल उन्हें नहीं, बल्कि उनके समस्त साम्राज्य को नुकसान पहुंचा सकती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, underscoring the corrupting influence of adharma on leadership and its dire consequences.

Meaning

The message highlights that reliance on unethical means for success ultimately leads to ruin and emphasizes the need for virtuous conduct in leadership.

Application

This teaching serves as a reminder for modern leaders to pursue ethical paths for long-term success, avoiding shortcuts that lead to downfall.