Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दविविधं कर्म शूराणां युद्धे जयपराजयौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

दविविधं कर्म शूराणां युद्धे जयपराजयौ
तौ चाप्य अनित्यौ राधेय वासवस्यापि युध्यतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Karna reflects on the nature of duty and the fleeting nature of victory and defeat in battle.

Translations

English Translation

Karna contemplates that the outcomes of battles, whether victory or defeat, are transient and uncertain, representing the nature of a warrior’s path driven by honor and fate.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण उन युद्धों पर ध्यान करते हैं जिनमें जीत और हार दोनों अस्थायी और अनिश्चित हैं, जो एक योद्धा के मार्ग की प्रकृति को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This introspection on the dualities of battle lays bare the existential challenges warriors face during the war.

Meaning

This teaching underscores the impermanence of life and fortune while highlighting the responsibilities of warriors.

Application

We learn to approach victories and defeats with equanimity, recognizing the greater journey of honor and duty.