Mahabharata Shanti Parva – दत्त्वाभयं यः सवयम एव राजा; न तत परमाणं कुरुते यथावत

Shloka (श्लोक)

दत्त्वाभयं यः सवयम एव राजा; न तत परमाणं कुरुते यथावत
स सर्वलॊकाद उपलभ्य पापम; अधर्मबुद्धिर निरयं परयाति

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king who gives fearlessness and acts justly is truly supreme.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the importance of a king providing fearlessness to his subjects. A true ruler, who adheres to dharma and creates a just society, can never be diminished in reputation or stature regardless of external circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा के द्वारा अपने प्रजाओं को निर्भीकता देने का महत्व बताता है। एक सच्चा शासक, जो धर्म का पालन करता है और एक न्यायपूर्ण समाज बनाता है, उसकी प्रतिष्ठा और स्थिति कभी भी कम नहीं हो सकती।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Shanti Parva, where the duties of a righteous king are discussed extensively.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is about the moral obligations of a ruler and their impact on society at large.

Application

Rulers can learn from this teaching to ensure that they promote justice and protection for their subjects to maintain societal harmony.