Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नमस्येयुश च तं भक्त्या शिष्या इव गुरुं सदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

नमस्येयुश च तं भक्त्या शिष्या इव गुरुं सदा
देवा इव सहस्राक्षं परजा राजानम अन्तिके

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the reverence and devotion owed to a rightful ruler.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys the sentiment of unwavering respect and devotion to a king, paralleling the relationship between a disciple and their guru, suggesting that subjects should always honor their leader as the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक उचित राजा के प्रति अडिग सम्मान और भक्ति को उजागर करता है, जिसमें शिष्य और गुरु के संबंध की समानता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि प्रजा को अपने नेता को सदा दिव्य रूप में सम्मानित करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

The shloka discusses the need for loyalty and respect from subjects to their rulers in the framework of governance.

Meaning

It stresses the virtues of consistent honor and how they cultivate a sense of stability and security in leadership.

Application

A healthy society thrives when citizens continually value and respect their leaders, fostering harmony and peace.