Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अविदूरे ऽथ कृष्णस्य कर्णदुर्यॊधनाव उभौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

अविदूरे ऽथ कृष्णस्य कर्णदुर्यॊधनाव उभौ
एकासने महात्मानौ निषीदतुर अमर्षणौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Both Karna and Duryodhana sat near Krishna, displaying their ambitions and arrogance.

Translations

English Translation

Both Karna and Duryodhana, prominent figures in the Kaurava camp, chose to sit close to Krishna. Their proximity to Krishna indicates their aspirations to influence his decisions and yet portrays their arrogance as they ignore the potential consequences of their actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण और दुर्योधन, कौरव सेना के प्रमुख व्यक्तित्व, कृष्ण के निकट बैठने का निर्णय लेते हैं। कृष्ण के निकटता उनकी महत्वाकांक्षा को दर्शाती है वहीं उनके घमंड को भी उजागर करती है क्योंकि वे अपने कार्यों के संभावित परिणामों को नज़रअंदाज़ करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The setting explores the psychological warfare at play, as Duryodhana and Karna attempt to draw Krishna into their plans.

Meaning

This illustrates the folly of underestimating divine wisdom in pursuit of power. Their arrogance blinds them to the bigger picture.

Application

We learn that overconfidence can lead to downfall, especially when it disregards greater moral and ethical truths.