Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नैकशाकेन धर्मेण राज्ञां धर्मॊ विधीयते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैकशाकेन धर्मेण राज्ञां धर्मॊ विधीयते
दुर्बलस्य कुतः परज्ञा पुरस्ताद अनुदाहृता

⚡ Quick Meaning

Dharma cannot be established solely by a single action; a weak ruler lacks the wisdom to enact it.

Translations

English Translation

Dharma cannot be rendered effective by a mere single action. How can the weak understand or enact dharma in the absence of sound wisdom and multiple efforts?

हिंदी अनुवाद

धर्म केवल एकल कार्य द्वारा प्रभावी नहीं हो सकता। कमजोर शासक बिना उचित ज्ञान और प्रयासों के धर्म को कैसे समझ सकते हैं या इसे लागू कर सकते हैं?

Commentary

Context

This verse addresses the limitations of relying on singular actions for establishing dharma, especially in governance.

Meaning

It conveys that true understanding of dharma requires comprehensive wisdom and should not be approached superficially.

Application

This teaches that leaders must engage multiple perspectives and actions to truly embody and enact dharma.