Shloka 27
The Sūtas Foretell the Glories and Future Deeds of King Pṛthu
दिशो विजित्याप्रतिरुद्धचक्र:स्वतेजसोत्पाटितलोकशल्य: । सुरासुरेन्द्रैरुपगीयमानमहानुभावो भविता पतिर्भुव: ॥ २७ ॥
diśo vijityāpratiruddha-cakraḥ sva-tejasotpāṭita-loka-śalyaḥ surāsurendrair upagīyamāna- mahānubhāvo bhavitā patir bhuvaḥ
No one will be able to defy the command of Mahārāja Pṛthu. Having conquered the world, he will, by his own radiant power, uproot the citizens’ threefold miseries. Then his fame will spread everywhere, and the lords of the devas and the asuras will surely sing of his magnanimous deeds.
At the time of Mahārāja Pṛthu, the world was ruled by one emperor, although there were many subordinate states. Just as there are many united states in various parts of the world, in olden days the entire world was ruled through many states, but there was a supreme emperor who ruled over all subsidiary states. As soon as there were some discrepancies in the maintenance of the varṇāśrama system, the emperor would immediately take charge of the small states.
FAQs
This verse describes the ideal ruler as unstoppable in upholding dharma, powerful through personal virtue, and dedicated to removing the “thorns” of public suffering—earning praise even from opposing cosmic factions.
King Pṛthu is being glorified because he will conquer in all directions, protect the earth, and eradicate the painful troubles of society through his own spiritual and royal potency.
Lead with integrity and competence, use personal excellence to reduce others’ burdens, and prioritize protection and welfare over ego—whether in family, community, or professional leadership.