Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यस तस्यार्थॊ न रॊचेत न तं तस्य परकाशयेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस तस्यार्थॊ न रॊचेत न तं तस्य परकाशयेत
धर्माधर्मेण राजानश चरन्ति विजिगीषवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A king should exhibit wisdom in discerning between righteousness and unrighteousness.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys that a king who does not find the true purpose or meaning of actions, especially in the context of dharma (righteousness) and adharma (unrighteousness), may lead his subjects astray. The wise rulers understand the gravity of their decisions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि जो राजा अपने कार्यों का सही अर्थ नहीं समझता, विशेषकर धर्म और अधर्म के संदर्भ में, वह अपने प्रजाओं को भटकाने का कार्य कर सकता है। समझदार शासक अपने निर्णयों की गंभीरता को समझते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the responsibilities of leadership and moral judgment.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka highlights that a ruler must engage deeply in understanding the impact of their actions, balancing dharma and adharma.

Application

Leaders today can learn from this message by seeking guidance and wisdom in their decision-making processes while considering their ethical implications.