Shloka 10
Rājā–Rāja-Śabda-Prabhavaḥ — The Origin and Rationale of Kingship and Daṇḍanīti
एकस्य तु प्रसादेन कृत्स्नो लोक: प्रसीदति । व्याकुले चाकुल: सर्वो भवतीति विनिश्चय:
ekasya tu prasādena kṛtsno lokaḥ prasīdati | vyākule cākulaḥ sarvo bhavatīti viniścayaḥ ||
尤提士提罗说道：“唯有一位君王的恩泽与欢悦，便能使天下皆安；而当那一人忧惧不宁时，众人亦随之不宁——此乃定论。”
युधिछ्िर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches the ethical principle of rajadharma: the ruler’s inner state and conduct strongly shape the welfare, stability, and morale of society. A king’s calm goodwill (prasāda) brings public peace, while his agitation spreads disorder.
In Śānti Parva’s instruction on governance and dharma, Yudhiṣṭhira reflects on the king’s central responsibility and influence, stating that the condition of the realm mirrors the condition of its ruler.