Mahabharata Shanti Parva – कॊशं संजनयेद राजा निर्जलेभ्यॊ यथा जलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कॊशं संजनयेद राजा निर्जलेभ्यॊ यथा जलम
कालं पराप्यानुगृह्णीयाद एष धर्मॊ ऽतर सांप्रतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse emphasizes the responsibilities of a ruler in safeguarding resources and well-being.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka suggests that a king should ensure the accumulation of wealth and resources as a source of sustenance, akin to ensuring a consistent water supply. It warns of the responsibilities of leadership in maintaining both material and moral grounds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक राजा को धन और संसाधनों के संचय को सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए, जैसे कि जल आपूर्ति को सुनिश्चित करना। यह नेतृत्व की जिम्मेदारियों की चेतावनी देता है, कि भौतिक और नैतिक आधार दोनों को बनाए रखना आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of a larger discourse in Shanti Parva about the role and duty of rulers in sustaining their subjects’ well-being.

Meaning

The extract emphasizes that a leader’s duty includes ensuring the welfare of people by carefully managing resources.

Application

This principle can guide modern leadership, emphasizing resource management and prioritizing the community’s well-being above all.