Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तस्माद एतेषु सर्वेषु परीतिमान भव पार्थिव

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्माद एतेषु सर्वेषु परीतिमान भव पार्थिव
सत्यम आर्जवम अक्रॊधम आनृशंस्यं च पालय

⚡ Quick Meaning

Be filled with joy and govern with truth, honesty, non-anger, and compassion.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka instructs rulers to cultivate joy and protect their subjects with values like truth, straightforwardness, peacefulness, and kindness, which are essential for harmonious governance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शासकों को खुशी से भरने और अपने अंतर्गत व्यक्तियों को सत्य, सरलता, अहिंसा, और करुणा जैसे मूल्यों के साथ शासित करने का निर्देश देता है, जो सामंजस्यपूर्ण शासन के लिए आवश्यक हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is a guiding principle for kings in the Shanti Parva, emphasizing the qualities important for maintaining social harmony.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka conveys that rulers should practice and promote these values for a peaceful society.

Application

Modern leaders can derive lessons from this verse to encourage values that foster positivity and fairness in governance.