Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तदा विसर्गम अर्हाः सयुर इतीदं नृपशासनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तदा विसर्गम अर्हाः सयुर इतीदं नृपशासनम
विभ्रद दण्डाजिनं मुन्दॊ बराह्मणॊ ऽरहति वाससम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Only a deserving person can take off the penance cloak before being subjected to punishment.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka explains that a person truly worthy should be allowed to shed their penance before they face any punitive actions. It highlights the respect owed to those who uphold righteousness, suggesting that unjust actions against the deserving are morally indefensible.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक सच में योग्य व्यक्ति को दंड के अधीन होने से पहले अपनी तपस्या की चादर को उतारने की अनुमति दी जानी चाहिए। यह उन लोगों को दी जाने वाली सम्मान को उजागर करता है जो धर्म का पालन करते हैं, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि योग्य के खिलाफ अन्यायपूर्ण कार्य नैतिक रूप से गलत हैं।

Commentary

Context

The context focuses on the relationship between virtue and punishment, emphasizing just treatment in the realm of law and governance.

Meaning

This encapsulates the idea that justice should honor virtue, and that deserving individuals should not be punished when they are aligned with righteousness.

Application

This teaching urges leaders to uphold fairness in their decisions, ensuring that those who act correctly are treated justly, reinforcing the moral fabric of society.