Mahabharata Shanti Parva – राज्ञॊ वधं चिकीर्षेद यस तस्य चित्रॊ वधॊ भवेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

राज्ञॊ वधं चिकीर्षेद यस तस्य चित्रॊ वधॊ भवेत
आजीवकस्य सतेनस्य वर्णसंकरकस्य च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the dire consequences of a king’s desire for bloodshed.

Translations

English Translation

If a king harbors the intent to kill, he will attract a dreadful destruction. Such acts can lead to the downfall of his lineage and societal chaos, highlighting that violence brings irreversible damage not just to the individuals but to the entire kingdom.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अगर एक राजा हत्या की इच्छा रखता है, तो उसे भयंकर विनाश का सामना करना पड़ेगा। इस तरह के कार्य उसके वंश और समाज में अराजकता का कारण बन सकते हैं, यह दर्शाते हुए कि हिंसा व्यक्तिगत रूप से ही नहीं, बल्कि पूरे राज्य पर स्थायी नुकसान लाती है।

Commentary

Context

This is situated within the Shanti Parva, focusing on themes of righteous leadership and the consequences of tyranny.

Meaning

The emphasis is on the destructive impact of a ruler’s violent intentions, affecting both the present and future of the kingdom.

Application

In modern governance, leaders must understand the long-term repercussions of violence in order to foster sustainable peace.