Shloka 3
Vāmadeva’s Counsel on Rooted Kingship and Non-violent Victory (वामदेवोपदेशः—दृढमूलराजधर्मः)
यस्य स्फीतो जनपद: सम्पन्न: प्रिययाजक: । संतुष्टपुष्टसचिवो दृढमूल: स पार्थिव:
yasya sphīto janapadaḥ sampannaḥ priyayājakaḥ | santuṣṭa-puṣṭa-sacivo dṛḍha-mūlaḥ sa pārthivaḥ ||
जिस राजा का जनपद समृद्ध, धन-धान्य से सम्पन्न, उसे प्रिय मानने वाले और यज्ञादि से उसका सत्कार करने को तत्पर जनों से परिपूर्ण हो, तथा जिसके मंत्री संतुष्ट और पुष्ट हों—वही पार्थिव दृढ़मूल कहा जाता है।
वामदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
A king’s stability is measured by the welfare of his realm and the quality of his administration: a prosperous country, loyal and willing subjects, and satisfied, well-supported ministers together show that the ruler’s foundations are strong.
In the Śānti Parva’s instruction on royal duty (rājadharma), the sage Vāmadeva describes the marks of a well-established ruler, emphasizing public prosperity and contented ministers as indicators of sound governance.