Mahabharata Karna Parva – जातरूपमयैः पुङ्खैः शरांश च नतपर्वणः

Shloka (श्लोक)
जातरूपमयैः पुङ्खैः शरांश च नतपर्वणः
तैलधौतांश च नाराचान निर्मुक्तान इव पन्नगान
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka depicts the beauty and array of weapons, comparing them to mythical serpents.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka illustrates the variety of weapons resembling serpents—sharpened arrows reflecting the brilliance of steel, shining in their beautifully crafted forms, as if freed from earthly bounds.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक अस्त्रों की विविधता का चित्रण करता है, जो सांपों की तरह दिखते हैं—धारदार तीर जो चमकदार धातु की जैसी सुंदरता को दर्शाते हैं, जैसे कि उन्होंने भौतिक बंधनों से मुक्ति पा ली है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is from the Karna Parva, where the weapons of various warriors are described in an epic battle setting.
Meaning
It emphasizes the artistic craftsmanship and deadly potential of the weapons, highlighting their feared and revered nature.
Application
This serves as a reminder of the power of weapons in warfare and the respect they command in ancient Indian society.
