What is the meaning of "Sukhasya Moolam Dharmam / Dharma"?
In this QnA article I will share the meaning of "Sukhasya Moolam Dharma Sloka". This is most famous sloka of Acharaya Chanakya. If you follow Acharaya Chanakya then you must be aware about this sloka. Let's know the meaning of this sloka below.
|| सुखस्य मूलं धर्मः , धर्मस्य मूलं अर्थः अर्थस्य मूलं राज्यं , राज्यस्य मूलं इन्द्रिय जयः इन्द्रियाजयस्य मूलं विनयः, विनयस्य मूलं वृद्धोपसेवः वृद्धोपसेवाय विग्न्यानं , विग्न्यानेनं आत्मानं सम्पद्येत समपदितात्म जितात्मम भवति, जितात्मा सर्वार्थे संयुज्यते ||"
This sloka was given by great economist Acharya Chanakya.
Chanakya Sutra has 572 sutras. These are the first 10 sutras from Chanakya Sutra.
|| अर्थस्य मूलं राज्यं , राज्यस्य मूलं इन्द्रिय जयः इन्द्रियाजयस्य मूलं विनयः, विनयस्य मूलं वृद्धोपसेवः वृद्धोपसेवाय विग्न्यानं , विग्न्यानेनं आत्मानं सम्पद्येत समपदितात्म जितात्मम भवति, जितात्मा सर्वार्थे संयुज्यते ||
Meaning – The basis of “Sukha” or all true pleasantness is “dharma” or righteous conduct.
Meaning- The basis of all “Dharma” is “Artha” or Wealth.
Meaning – The basis of all “Artha” is “Rajya” or the State.
Meaning – The basis for the stability of the State lies in control over the “indriya“ or sense faculties providing pleasure.
Meaning – The basis for control over the sensual faculties is in “Vinay” or humility.
Meaning – The basis for humility is devotion to those grown old through wisdom.
Meaning – Through devotion to the wise, one attains proficiency with the maximum efficiency.
Meaning – It is imperative for all the functionaries of the State to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.
Meaning – To perform State duties with the maximum efficiency, the functionaries of the State must learn to control their sensual needs, and maximize their internal potential.
Meaning – Those who have vanquished their baser selves will become prosperous naturally, can retain their prosperity, and (will) be successful in their endeavors.
I hope you have understood the meaning of Sukhasya Moolam Dharama / Dharamam sloka well. If you need the more clarity about the meaning of this sloka then let me know. I will try to explain it in more detail.
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