Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – राजा कृतयुगस्रष्टा तरेताया दवापरस्य च

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजा कृतयुगस्रष्टा तरेताया दवापरस्य च
युगस्य च चतुर्थस्य राजा भवति कारणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka identifies the king as the origin of the four ages of time.

Translations

English Translation

The king is the creator of the golden age, the treta age, the dwapara age, and he is fundamentally connected to the inception of the fourth age.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा कृतयुग का स्रष्टा है, तरेता का, दवापर का और चारो युगों का राजा इसी प्रकार से कारण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse summarizes the role of leadership across different yugas as depicted in Udyoga Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates the cyclical nature of governance and the essential function of kings throughout the ages.

Application

This encourages leaders to be aware of their role in guiding society through various stages of evolution.