Shloka 37
धर्मनिन्दा–धर्मोपासनाफलम् तथा साध्वाचारलक्षणम्
Fruits of Disparaging vs. Observing Dharma; Marks of Good Conduct
आर्तहस्तप्रदो नित्यं प्रजा धर्मेण पालयन् । सत्य: सत्यानि कुरुते नित्यं यः सुखदर्शन:
ārtahastaprado nityaṁ prajā dharmeṇa pālayan | satyaḥ satyāni kurute nityaṁ yaḥ sukhadarśanaḥ ||
وهو دائم الاستعداد لمدّ يد العون للمكروبين؛ ويحمي رعيته وفق الدharma؛ ثابتٌ على الصدق، لا يزال يقول الحقّ ويعمل به؛ وبمجرد حضوره يكون سلوى لكل من يراه. فمثل هذا السلوك هو سِمة الكشترِيّا المثالي—الجدير بالملك.
श्रीमहेश्वर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse defines righteous kingship: a ruler should actively aid the distressed, protect the people through dharma, remain unwaveringly truthful in conduct and speech, and be so well-disposed that his very presence brings reassurance and happiness.
Śrī Maheśvara is describing the ethical marks of an exemplary kṣatriya/king, emphasizing public welfare, dharmic governance, and satya as the foundation of legitimate rule.