Mahabharata Shanti Parva – तेभ्यः पितेव पुत्रेभ्यॊ राजन बरूहि परं नयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तेभ्यः पितेव पुत्रेभ्यॊ राजन बरूहि परं नयम
ऋषयश च हि देवाश च तवया नित्यम उपासिताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse emphasizes the lordly duty Bhishma holds toward the kings, equating it to a paternal role.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka expresses that, as a father speaks to his sons, you should communicate to those kings, guiding them in the highest principles of governance, an ethos respected by sages and divine beings who worship you perpetually.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जैसे एक पिता अपने पुत्रों से बातें करता है, आपको भी उन राजाओं को मार्गदर्शन देना चाहिए, जो सर्वोत्तम शासन के सिद्धांतों को समझते हैं, और आप पर हमेशा ऋषियों और देवों द्वारा पूजा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects Bhishma’s duty to guide rulers, illustrating the mentor-mentee relationship in governance within Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It signifies the role of a mentor and the responsibility to ensure that principles of good governance are upheld by those in power.

Application

This advocates the idea of leadership as a service, where guiding others is seen as noble and crucial for societal advancement.