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 ||
तो नेहमी पीडितांना हात देतो; धर्मानुसार प्रजेचे पालन व रक्षण करतो; सत्यनिष्ठ होऊन तो सतत सत्यच बोलतो व सत्यच करतो; आणि ज्याच्या दर्शनमात्राने सर्वांना सुख मिळते. असे आचरणच आदर्श क्षत्रिय—योग्य शासक—याचे लक्षण आहे.
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.