Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नाक्रुष्टं सहते कश चित कुतॊ हस्तस्य लङ्घनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाक्रुष्टं सहते कश चित कुतॊ हस्तस्य लङ्घनम
यदि राजा मनुष्येषु तराता भवति धार्मिकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A righteous king protects his subjects and ensures justice prevails in society.

Translations

English Translation

No one tolerates oppression if a king, who is righteous, does not protect his subjects. Justice is essential for the well-being of the people, and a good ruler must uphold moral principles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कोई भी अत्याचार सहन नहीं करता अगर एक धार्मिक राजा अपने प्रजा की रक्षा नहीं करता। न्याय प्रजा की भलाई के लिए आवश्यक है, और एक अच्छे शासक को नैतिक सिद्धांतों का पालन करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the role of a king in maintaining social order and righteousness. It illustrates the foundation of governance grounded in morality.

Meaning

A king’s duty is to protect his subjects by upholding dharma (righteousness). This shloka reflects the importance of ethical leadership in governance.

Application

In contemporary society, leaders are encouraged to act with integrity and to serve their communities with fairness, echoing the timeless wisdom of this shloka.