Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अरक्षितात्मा यॊ राजा परजाश चापि न रक्षति

Shloka (श्लोक)

अरक्षितात्मा यॊ राजा परजाश चापि न रक्षति
परजाश च तस्य कषीयन्ते ताश च सॊ ऽनु विनश्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king who does not protect his subjects will ultimately meet ruin.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the essential duty of a king to safeguard his people. If a ruler fails in this responsibility, the well-being of the subjects diminishes, leading to mutual destruction for both the king and his realm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा की ज़िम्मेदारी को उजागर करता है, कि उसे अपने प्रजा की रक्षा करनी चाहिए। यदि वह इस कर्तव्य में विफल रहता है, तो प्रजा का कल्याण घटता है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप राजा और उसके साम्राज्य का अंत होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse from the Shanti Parva illustrates the moral duties of leadership in governance, emphasizing the consequences of neglect.

Meaning

It signifies that a ruler’s fate is intertwined with the prosperity of his subjects, highlighting a mutual relationship of responsibility.

Application

In contemporary leadership, this shloka reminds leaders to uphold their duties for the welfare of the community, ensuring sustainable governance.