Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अराजकेषु राष्ट्रेषु धर्मॊ न वयवतिष्ठते

Shloka (श्लोक)

अराजकेषु राष्ट्रेषु धर्मॊ न वयवतिष्ठते
परस्परं च खादन्ति सर्वथा धिग अराजकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the breakdown of righteousness in lawless states.

Translations

English Translation

This verse indicates that Dharma cannot stand firm in lawless nations, leading to mutual destruction, thus condemning such states where chaos prevails.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि धर्म अराजक राष्ट्रों में नहीं टिकता, जिससे आपसी विनाश होता है, और इस प्रकार ऐसी अराजक अवस्थाओं की निंदा करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Shanti Parva, reflecting on the role of law and order in sustaining Dharma.

Meaning

The meaning conveys that righteousness thrives only in structured societies governed by law.

Application

This reassures the necessity of law in maintaining societal order and ethical conduct.