Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 46
Varṇāśrama-dharma as a Path to Bhakti
Yuga-dharma Origins, Universal Virtues, Brahmacarya and Gṛhastha Duties
एवंविधो नरपतिर्विमानेनार्कवर्चसा । विधूयेहाशुभं कृत्स्नमिन्द्रेण सह मोदते ॥ ४६ ॥
evaṁ-vidho nara-patir vimānenārka-varcasā vidhūyehāśubhaṁ kṛtsnam indreṇa saha modate
Ein irdischer König, der sein Reich von aller Sünde reinigt und so sich selbst und seine Bürger schützt, wird gewiss mit dem Herrn Indra in sonnenhellen Vimānas Freude genießen.
FAQs
In this verse, the Bhagavatam says that a king who rules righteously becomes purified of inauspiciousness in this very life and attains heavenly enjoyment, even rejoicing with Indra.
Indra represents the celestial administration and the attainment of svarga; the verse indicates that dharmic kingship brings recognized heavenly merit and association with Indra’s realm.
Lead with responsibility and integrity: protect others, act fairly, and avoid exploitative rule—such dharmic leadership reduces harm and brings inner purification and lasting respect.