Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शक्तिं घटॊत्कचेनेमां वयंसयित्वा महाद्युते

Shloka (श्लोक)

शक्तिं घटॊत्कचेनेमां वयंसयित्वा महाद्युते
कर्णं निहतम एवाजौ विद्धि सद्यॊ धनंजय

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse hints at a significant event concerning a powerful warrior named Karna.

Translations

English Translation

Understand, O Dhananjaya, that the mighty Karna has been struck down, as this power has been rendered ineffective through the efforts of Ghatotkacha.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हे धनंजय, जान लो कि शक्तिशाली कर्ण को गिरा दिया गया है, क्योंकि इस शक्ति को घटोत्कचे के प्रयासों से प्रभावहीन कर दिया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates a turning point regarding Karna’s defeat amidst the larger war narrative in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

It indicates that even the mightiest can be brought down by unexpected forces and reminds us of the unpredictability of battles.

Application

In life, this teaches us that no matter how strong we perceive ourselves or others to be, circumstances can shift dramatically unforeseen.