Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कालॊ वा कारणं राज्ञॊ राजा वा कालकारणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कालॊ वा कारणं राज्ञॊ राजा वा कालकारणम
इति ते संशयॊ मा भूद राजा कालस्य कारणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the relationship between a king and time, asserting that a king is a resultant of time.

Translations

English Translation

Time itself is either the reason for a king or the king being the reason for time; thus, do not have doubt that the king is the cause of time.

हिंदी अनुवाद

काल किसी राजा का कारण होता है, या राजा काल का कारण होता है; इसलिए, राजा के बारे में संदेह न करें कि वह काल का कारण है।

Commentary

Context

This concept elaborates on the metaphysical interplay between leadership and the essence of time within Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It signifies the cyclical nature of leadership and the extraordinary influence that rulers have on their era.

Application

This encourages leaders to recognize their significant role in shaping history and the unfolding of time.