Mahabharata Shanti Parva – समाप्तयज्ञॊ राजापि परजाः पालितवान वसुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

समाप्तयज्ञॊ राजापि परजाः पालितवान वसुः
बरह्मशापाद दिवॊ भरष्टः परविवेश महीं ततः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A wise king ensures the proper conduct of rituals and is respected by his subjects.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the role of a king in maintaining order and facilitating rituals that honor the divine. The king is portrayed as a protector of his people, who, upon incurring the wrath of a divine being, loses his kingdom and is forced to face dire consequences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक राजा की भूमिका को रेखांकित करता है जो अपने लोगों की रक्षा करते हुए अनुष्ठानों को आयोजित करता है। राजा अपने प्रजाजनों का रक्षक माना जाता है, जो एक दिव्य शक्ति के क्रोध को आमंत्रित करने पर अपना राज्य खो देता है और भयावह परिणामों का सामना करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shanti Parva, where the focus is on the moral duties of a ruler and the consequences of failing to fulfill them.

Meaning

The verse signifies the importance of righteous governance and the consequences that arise from neglecting divine duties and principles.

Application

In contemporary life, leaders can draw lessons from this shloka about the necessity of ethical leadership to maintain harmony and order within society.