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
ऐसा नरेश जो अपने राज्य से समस्त पाप दूर कर प्रजा की रक्षा करता है, वह सूर्य-तेजस्वी विमानों में इन्द्रदेव के साथ आनंद भोगता है।
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.