Mahabharata Drona Parva – तं शरैर दशभिस तीक्ष्णैश चिच्छेद शिनिपुंगवः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तं शरैर दशभिस तीक्ष्णैश चिच्छेद शिनिपुंगवः
पश्यतस तव पुत्रस्य कर्णस्य च महात्मनः
गरस्तम आचार्य मुख्येन धृट्षद्युम्नम अमॊचयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the fierce battle where Arjuna cuts down the warrior Karna with ten sharp arrows.

Translations

English Translation

In the epic battle described, Arjuna, known for his mastery of archery, skillfully severed Karna’s bow using ten sharp arrows. Observing this, the great sage Drona saw how Karna, a formidable warrior, was overwhelmed by his opponent, Dhritadyumna, who was valiantly supported by his teacher.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस युद्ध में अर्जुन, जो धनुर्विद्या में प्रवीण हैं, ने दस तीक्ष्ण बाणों से कर्ण का धनुष काट दिया। यह देखकर, आचार्य द्रोण ने देखा कि महाकाय योद्धा कर्ण, अपने प्रतिपक्षी धृतराष्ट्र के द्वारा पराजित होने के कारण बहुत से व्यक्तिगत टकरावों का सामना करते हुए असहाय हो गए हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, depicting a crucial moment in the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

It signifies the intense rivalry and martial prowess present in the battlefield, especially highlighting the skill of Arjuna as an archer.

Application

The lesson from this shloka reinforces the importance of strategic strength and precision in overcoming formidable opponents in life’s battles.