Mahabharata · Vidura Niti
Mahabharata 5.37.15 meaning
yo hi dharmam vyapashritya hitva bhartuh priyapriye
apriyany-aha pathyani tena raja sahayavan
यो हि धर्मं व्यपाश्रित्य हित्वा भर्तुः प्रियाप्रिये।
अप्रियाण्याह पथ्यानि तेन राजा सहायवान्॥
The one who stands by what is right, setting aside what the master likes or dislikes, and tells him unwelcome but beneficial things — that is the person who makes a king truly supported.
What it means
Every leader needs at least one honest voice who isn't afraid to disagree. Yes-men feel good but lead you off cliffs. Keep people around who put the truth above your mood.हिंदी में अर्थ
जो धर्म पर टिककर, स्वामी की पसंद-नापसंद की परवाह किए बिना, अप्रिय पर हितकारी बातें कहता है — उसी से राजा को सच्चा सहारा मिलता है।
हर नेता को कम से कम एक ऐसा व्यक्ति चाहिए जो असहमति जताने से न डरे। जी-हुज़ूरी अच्छी लगती है, पर गड्ढे में ले जाती है।
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