Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धर्मचर्या च राज्यं च नित्यम एव विरुध्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मचर्या च राज्यं च नित्यम एव विरुध्यते
येन मुह्यति मे चेतश चिन्तयानस्य नित्यशः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the conflict between righteous conduct and the challenges of governance.

Translations

English Translation

The continuous struggle between moral duties and rulership causes confusion in my mind. This shloka illustrates the inner conflict faced by leaders when balancing ethics with governance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धर्म और राजधर्म के बीच लगातार संघर्ष मेरे मन में भ्रम पैदा करता है। यह श्लोक उन नेताओं के आंतरिक संघर्ष को दर्शाता है जो नैतिकता और शासन के बीच संतुलन रखते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva and reflects the moral dilemmas faced by rulers.

Meaning

It highlights the complexity of adhering to one’s principles while navigating the intricacies of governance.

Application

Leaders must find clarity amid conflicting duties to uphold both their values and effective governance.