Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथा सयाद दुष्कृतॊ दण्डॊ यथा च सुकृतं कृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा सयाद दुष्कृतॊ दण्डॊ यथा च सुकृतं कृतम
तथा समीक्ष्य भगवञ शरेयसे विनियुङ्क्ष्व माम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a punishment is deserved for evil deeds, and a reward for good, in the same way, I should be assigned according to my actions.

Translations

English Translation

Just as punishment is warranted for wrongdoings and rewards for righteousness, one should be evaluated and assigned responsibilities based on their actions. It displays a sense of justice in governance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे बुरे कर्मों के लिए दंड दिया जाता है और अच्छे कर्मों के लिए पुरस्कार दिया जाता है, इसी तरह, किसी की जिम्मेदारियों का निर्धारण उनके कार्यों के अनुसार किया जाना चाहिए। यह शासन में न्याय की भावना को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka focuses on justice, indicating that responsibilities should correlate directly with one’s actions, reinforcing fairness within governance.

Meaning

It symbolizes the essence of accountability, advocating that every decision be made considering the moral weight of actions performed.

Application

This serves as guidance for leaders regarding fair redistribution of roles and consequences, fostering a balanced and just governance strategy.