Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न सवल्पम अपि पुत्रस ते वयलीकं कृतवान नृप

Shloka (श्लोक)

न सवल्पम अपि पुत्रस ते वयलीकं कृतवान नृप
पितरीव सुविश्वस्तास तस्मिन्न अपि नराधिपे
वयम आस्म यथा सम्यग भवतॊ विदितं तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Your son has done nothing less than what any faithful ruler would.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that even the smallest of contributions done by a ruler for the welfare of the people is significant. It emphasizes the trust that subjects place in their king, analogous to the trust a son places in his father.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि राजा द्वारा प्रजाओं के कल्याण के लिए किए गए कोई भी छोटे से छोटे कार्य भी महत्वपूर्ण होते हैं। यह दर्शाता है कि प्रजा अपने राजा पर उस तरह का विश्वास करती है, जैसे एक बेटा अपने पिता पर करता है।

Commentary

Context

The shloka arises in the context of discussions about the duties of rulers and their impacts on their subjects’ lives.

Meaning

It highlights the importance of the ruler’s role and the faith that subjects have in their governance.

Application

This teaches modern leaders that even minor actions can foster immense trust and respect in the relationship with their followers.