Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नाराजकेषु राष्ट्रेषु वस्तव्यम इति वैदिकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाराजकेषु राष्ट्रेषु वस्तव्यम इति वैदिकम
नाराजकेषु राष्ट्रेषु हव्यम अग्निर वहत्य अपि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates the Vedic principle against living in lawless states.

Translations

English Translation

This verse states that it is considered Vedic wisdom that living in lawless nations is undesirable, even rituals like offerings to fire are pointless in such chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि अराजक राष्ट्रों में रहना वेदों के अनुसार वांछनीय नहीं है, यहां तक कि अग्नि को दी गई आहूतिया भी इस अराजकता में व्यर्थ हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the disdain for living in a nation devoid of order and governance.

Meaning

It underscores the futility of righteous actions in a lawless environment.

Application

This encourages individuals to strive for order and justice in their societies to ensure meaningful existence.