Mahabharata Shanti Parva – ममेदम इति लॊके ऽसमिन न भवेत संपरिग्रहः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ममेदम इति लॊके ऽसमिन न भवेत संपरिग्रहः
विश्वलॊपः परवर्तेत यदि राजा न पालयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

If a king does not protect, the concept of ownership will vanish, leading to societal collapse.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka warns that in the absence of royal protection, the very fabric of property and societal structure will disintegrate, resulting in chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चेतावनी देता है कि अगर राजकीय संरक्षण नहीं है, तो संपत्ति और सामाजिक संरचना का ताना-बाना टूट जाएगा, जिससे अव्यवस्था होगी।

Commentary

Context

Emerging from the Shanti Parva, it illustrates the essential role of leadership in maintaining social order and property rights.

Meaning

This reinforces the idea that leadership is pivotal in safeguarding societal norms and individual ownership.

Application

It should inspire leaders to actively protect societal structures and the rights of their subjects to prevent disarray.