Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दुर्गाणां चाभितॊ राजा मूलछेदं परकारयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुर्गाणां चाभितॊ राजा मूलछेदं परकारयेत
सर्वेषां कषुद्रवृक्षाणां चैत्यवृक्षान विवर्जयेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the importance of uprooting and avoiding detrimental elements within the kingdom.

Translations

English Translation

The verse advises that a ruler must eliminate harmful plants near fortifications and avoid small, weak trees that could compromise the integrity of the defenses, thereby maintaining strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कहता है कि एक राजा को किलों के पास हानिकारक पौधों को समाप्त करना चाहिए और छोटे, कमजोर पेड़ों से बचना चाहिए जो रक्षा की अखंडता को कमजोर कर सकते हैं, इस प्रकार मजबूती बनाए रखी जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse speaks to the necessity of maintaining strong defenses in a kingdom and managing potential threats.

Meaning

The essence is about taking deliberate actions to strengthen fortifications and the kingdom’s overall security.

Application

Today’s leaders can learn to proactively eliminate weaknesses and protect their territories from threats.