Mahabharata Karna Parva – स वध्यमानः समरे कृतास्त्रेण बलीयसा

Shloka (श्लोक)
स वध्यमानः समरे कृतास्त्रेण बलीयसा
पराद्रवत सहसा राजन नकुलॊ वयाकुलेन्द्रियः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Nakula, faced with a powerful weapon, swiftly retreats in a moment of panic.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka captures the scene where Nakula, realizing he is targeted by an overwhelmingly powerful weapon, hastily retreats, embodying the instincts of self-preservation in war.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उस दृश्य को चित्रित करता है जहाँ नकुल, यह समझते हुए कि उन्हें एक अत्यधिक शक्तिशाली अस्त्र से निशाना बनाया जा रहा है, तेजी से पीछे हटता है, युद्ध में आत्म-संरक्षण की प्रवृत्तियों को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This event occurs during the intense fighting in the Karna Parva, illustrating the intensity and desperation faced by warriors.
Meaning
Nakula’s reaction is a testament to the instinctual responses that arise when confronting life-threatening situations.
Application
We can learn that it’s normal to retreat under pressure but also essential to regain composure and strategize for future encounters.
