Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दविट छिद्रदर्शि नृपतिर नित्यम एव परशस्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

दविट छिद्रदर्शि नृपतिर नित्यम एव परशस्यते
तरिवर्गविदितार्थश च युक्तचारॊपधिश च यः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king who is aware of the flaws in others, yet understands the three aspects of life, remains vigilant in his actions.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals the qualities of an ideal ruler, who sees the weaknesses in others but continues to learn about the three vital aspects of life—virtue, wealth, and desire—thus guiding his actions with wisdom and understanding.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस आदर्श शासक के गुणों को प्रकट करता है, जो दूसरों की कमियों को देखता है, लेकिन जीवन के तीन महत्वपूर्ण पहलुओं—धर्म, अर्थ और काम—के बारे में सीखता रहता है, इस प्रकार अपने कार्यों में ज्ञान और समझ के साथ मार्गदर्शन करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the responsibilities and virtues that a ruler should embody for effective governance.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka promotes self-awareness and continuous learning, encouraging leaders to look beyond superficial flaws and understand deeper realities of life.

Application

In today’s context, the teachings can apply to leadership roles in various sectors where self-improvement and understanding the multifaceted nature of challenges are crucial to success.