Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स कथं पृथिवीम एतां परददासि विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

स कथं पृथिवीम एतां परददासि विशां पते
सूच्य अग्रं नात्यजः पूर्वं स कथं तयजसि कषितिम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions how a ruler can offer the entire earth when they hesitate to even part with a mere fraction.

Translations

English Translation

The verse challenges the leader’s credibility by contrasting their reluctance to give away even a small part of land with the audacity to promise vast territories, probing the sincerity in their declarations.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक नेता की विश्वसनीयता पर सवाल उठाता है, छोटी सी भूमि देने में हिचकिचाने और विशाल क्षेत्रों के वादों की तुलना करते हुए, यह उनकी घोषणाओं में सच्चाई की जांच करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises amidst negotiations and schemes where rulers are often pushed into making false promises without genuine commitment.

Meaning

It encourages introspection among leaders about their true intentions and the need to honor commitments made to their constituents.

Application

This highlights the importance of integrity in leadership, urging rulers to align their promises with their actions to build trust.