Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अपराधैर न तावन्तॊ भृत्याः शिष्टा नराधिपैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अपराधैर न तावन्तॊ भृत्याः शिष्टा नराधिपैः
उपघातैर यथा भृत्या दूषिता निधनं गताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The servants of a king do not deserve respect if they cause harm, as they spoil their integrity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses the responsibility and the respect due to servants of a ruler. It has a cautionary note against transgressions that could lead to moral degradation, emphasizing the consequences of immorality.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा के सेवकों के प्रति सम्मान और उनकी जिम्मेदारी की चर्चा करता है। यह अनैतिकता के परिणामों को उजागर करते हुए, गलतियों के संबंध में एक चेतावनी देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, addressing moral duties of those in service of leadership.

Meaning

It indicates that harm committed by servants tarnishes their honor and disrupts the governance.

Application

In leadership, one must always maintain integrity, as it impacts the whole environment surrounding them.