Leadership is a moral responsibility to protect, to govern and ensure justice to all
Leadership is a moral responsibility to protect, to govern and ensure justice to all. Role and Responsibilities of Rulers (Kings / Rājas) SWOT of LEADERSHIP S ubstantial responsibility W illingness to listen to and accommodate O perate to obtain optimum contribution of all T actfully take up contextual priorities 1. Foundation of Kingship: Dharma as the Core The king is the upholder, protector, and enforcer of dharma . In Mahabharata it is reiterated in many places. If the king is destroyed, dharma collapses , and society descends into fear and disorder. The king himself is considered the embodiment of dharma (dharmamūrti) . A king ruling according to dharma becomes responsible for the fortune, prosperity, and moral conduct of citizens . The welfare of society—material and spiritual—rests on righteous kingship. The king receives a share of the people’s punya (merit) when he governs justly and a share of their pāpa (sins) when he fails to pro...