Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यमॊ राजा धार्मिकाणां मान्धातः परमेश्वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यमॊ राजा धार्मिकाणां मान्धातः परमेश्वरः
संयच्छन भवति पराणान न संयच्छंस तु पापकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king who supports virtue is revered as a god among men, while a sinful ruler harms his subjects.

Translations

English Translation

The king who protects and nurtures the righteous is cherished like a god, whereas a king who neglects or harms his people is regarded as sinful.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो राजा धार्मिक लोगों का समर्थन करता है, वह मनुष्यों के बीच देवता के समान आदरित होता है, जबकि जो राजा अपने लोगों की उपेक्षा या नुकसान करता है, वह पापी माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the divine qualities attributed to a just ruler and contrasts them with the destructive nature of a tyrant.

Meaning

It emphasizes that the moral character of a king directly impacts the well-being of society and its people.

Application

This teaching reminds leaders of their responsibility to serve their citizens with integrity, as their conduct shapes the moral fabric of the community.