Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कॊशाक्ष पटलं यस्य कॊशवृद्धि करैर जनैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कॊशाक्ष पटलं यस्य कॊशवृद्धि करैर जनैः
आप्तैस तुष्टैश च सततं धार्यते स नृपॊत्तमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The best rulers are those whose treasury flourishes due to the loyalty and satisfaction of their people.

Translations

English Translation

A ruler known for increasing wealth through the contentment and loyalty of their subjects sustains a thriving treasury. The administration’s focus on collective welfare leads to financial prosperity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक ऐसा राजा जो अपने लोगों के संतोष और वफादारी से अपनी सम्पत्ति को बढ़ाता है, वह एक समृद्ध खजाना बनाए रखता है। प्रशासन का ध्यान सामूहिक कल्याण पर रखते हुए आर्थिक समृद्धि लाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka underscores the relationship between governance and economic prosperity, emphasizing that responsible and compassionate leadership ultimately benefits the treasury.

Meaning

The essence stresses that a ruler’s policies should primarily promote the well-being of the people, which in turn leads to a prosperous treasury.

Application

Modern leadership can draw lessons from this shloka by prioritizing community welfare as it directly correlates with the overall success and financial health of any organization or state.