Mahabharata Shanti Parva – महाजना हय उपावृत्ता राजधर्मं समाश्रिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

महाजना हय उपावृत्ता राजधर्मं समाश्रिताः
न हि सर्वहितः कश चिद आचारः संप्रदृश्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka contemplates the complexities of governance and virtue among the leaders.

Translations

English Translation

Great leaders, having adopted the principles of governance, often fail to act for the common good, indicating a disconnect between authority and true moral action within leadership.

हिंदी अनुवाद

महान नेता, जो शासन के सिद्धांतों को मानते हैं, अक्सर सामान्य भलाई के लिए कार्य नहीं करते, यह दिखाता है कि नेतृत्व में शक्ति और सच्ची नैतिकता में एक संवादहीनता होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges from discussions within the Shanti Parva, reflecting on the responsibilities of rulers and their failure to embody ethics.

Meaning

It highlights the discrepancies that can exist between powerful figures’ ideals and their actual actions, emphasizing the need for genuine leadership.

Application

This shloka serves as a warning to leaders to maintain integrity and prioritize the greater good over personal interests.