Mahabharata Shanti Parva – पुरिकायां पुरि पुरा शरीमत्यां पौरिकॊ नृपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुरिकायां पुरि पुरा शरीमत्यां पौरिकॊ नृपः
परहिंसा रुचिः करूरॊ बभूव पुरुषाधमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the character of an overly ambitious king.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes a king in a prosperous city who succumbed to greed and cruelty, illustrating the downfall caused by the desire for power.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक समृद्ध नगर में एक राजा का चित्रण करता है, जो लालच और क्रूरता के प्रभाव में आ गया, ध्यान दिलाते हुए कि सत्ता की लालसा से क्या पतन हो सकता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Shanti Parva, this verse highlights the detrimental effects of unrestrained ambition and immorality among rulers.

Meaning

This shloka serves as a cautionary tale about virtue and vice, urging leaders to be mindful of their moral choices.

Application

Modern leaders can learn from this shloka to prioritize ethics over ambition in their leadership styles.