Mahabharata Shanti Parva – सपुत्रान बहुलान दृष्ट्वा विपुले कर्मणि सथितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सपुत्रान बहुलान दृष्ट्वा विपुले कर्मणि सथितः
कुलधर्माश्रितॊ राजन धर्मचर्या परॊ ऽभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing many sons, being engaged in a great duty, a king devoted to familial principles took to the path of righteousness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates a king who, upon witnessing the abundance of his progeny and engaged in noble endeavors, committed himself to righteous actions grounded in familial duties and responsibilities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा का चित्रण करता है, जिसने अपने संतान की भलाई देखते हुए और महान कार्यों में संलग्न होकर पारिवारिक धर्मों के प्रति समर्पित होकर धर्म के मार्ग पर चलने का निर्णय लिया।

Commentary

Context

This text emphasizes the responsibilities of leadership in the Shanti Parva, emphasizing moral duty towards family and kingdom.

Meaning

It demonstrates that the presence of family can inspire leaders to engage more positively in ethical governance and societal duties.

Application

Leaders and individuals alike can reflect on their responsibilities towards their families and communities to foster a society grounded in virtue.