Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पित्र्यं राज्यं महाराज कुरवस ते स जाङ्गलाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पित्र्यं राज्यं महाराज कुरवस ते स जाङ्गलाः
अथ वीरैर जितां भूमिम अखिलां परत्यपद्यथाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the significance of royal authority claimed from one’s forefathers and its impact on the land.

Translations

English Translation

O great king, your lordship is derived from your ancestors, and how, then, can the warriors reclaim the entire land brought back from the wilderness through valor?

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे महान राजा, आपकी सत्ता आपके पूर्वजों से आती है, तो योद्धा कैसे जंगल से लौटाई गई पूरी भूमि को फिर से ग्रहण कर सकते हैं?

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in Udyoga Parva, emphasizing the connection between ancestral heritage and current authority.

Meaning

The shloka signifies that true kingdom and rightful rule stem from lineage and the contributions of valorous ancestors.

Application

In leadership, recognizing historical roots and contributions can greatly enhance legitimacy and inspire confidence in successors.