Mahabharata Vana Parva – भार्याभिहर्ता निर्वैरॊ यश च राज्यहरॊ रिपुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

भार्याभिहर्ता निर्वैरॊ यश च राज्यहरॊ रिपुः
याचमानॊ ऽपि संग्रामे न स जीवितुम अर्हति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the consequences faced by a husband who wrongs his wife in a conflict.

Translations

English Translation

A husband who violates his wife’s honor, even when seeking the throne, should not be allowed to live, indicating the severity of such wrongdoings in societal norms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो पति अपनी पत्नी की इज्जत के साथ खिलवाड़ करता है, भले ही वह सत्ता की चाह में हो, उसे जीवन का अधिकार नहीं दिया जाना चाहिए, जिससे इस तरह के अपराधों की गंभीरता प्रकट होती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the strict values upheld in society regarding marital integrity and the rights of individuals.

Meaning

It emphasizes that breaches of trust can have severe consequences that call for accountability.

Application

In today’s context, it serves as a caution against betrayal in relationships, stressing the importance of loyalty and respect.