Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सा पुत्रे राज्यम आसज्य जयेष्ठे परमधार्मिके

Shloka (श्लोक)

सा पुत्रे राज्यम आसज्य जयेष्ठे परमधार्मिके
सहस्रचित्यॊ धर्मात्मा परविवेश वनं नृपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse depicts a king’s decision to relinquish his kingdom to his eldest, righteous son.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, a king decided to hand over the reins of the kingdom to his eldest son, who was known for his righteousness. This act exemplified the virtue of preparing the next generation for leadership.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, एक राजा ने अपने सबसे बड़े पुत्र, जो धर्म के लिए प्रसिद्ध था, को राज्यम् सौंपने का निर्णय लिया। यह कार्य अगली पीढ़ी को नेतृत्व के लिए तैयार करने की सद्गुणता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This occurs in a narrative focusing on the righteous transition of power, illustrating good governance principles.

Meaning

The emphasis here is on nurturing the virtuous qualities in successors for effective leadership.

Application

Today, leaders must ensure they mentor successors, fostering values in them for better governance.