Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स्वयं राजा विषमस्थः परेषु; सामस्थ्यम अन्विच्छति तन न साधु

Shloka (श्लोक)

स्वयं राजा विषमस्थः परेषु; सामस्थ्यम अन्विच्छति तन न साधु
यथात्मनः पश्यति वृत्तम एव; तथा परेषाम अपि सॊ ऽभयुपैति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the nature of a king and his vision of justice regarding others.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, it is noted that even a king, trapped in his own jealousy, seeks the same imbalances in others. It warns that one’s perspective can cloud judgment, leading to misinterpretation of other’s motives.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में कहा गया है कि एक राजा, जो अपनी ईर्ष्या में बंधा होता है, दूसरों में भी वही असमानताएँ देखने की कोशिश करता है। यह चेतावनी देता है कि किसी का दृष्टिकोण न्याय को धुंधला कर सकता है, जिससे दूसरों के इरादों की गलत व्याख्या होती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the broader theme of justice and leadership in Udyoga Parva, exploring how biases can distort perspectives.

Meaning

It conveys that one’s flawed perceptions can lead to unfair judgments about others, allowing personal biases to shape actions.

Application

One should strive for self-awareness, questioning personal biases to ensure fair treatment of others in decision-making processes.