Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तं दहन्तम अनीकानि तत्र तत्र महारथम

Shloka (श्लोक)
तं दहन्तम अनीकानि तत्र तत्र महारथम
कषत्रिया वर्जयाम आसुर युगान्ताग्निम इवॊल्बणम
⚡ Quick Meaning
As Karna scorched his enemies, the Kshatriyas fled before him, like survivors of a great fire.
Translations
English Translation
As Karna unleashed his fiery wrath upon his foes, the Kshatriya warriors retreated in fear from him. The imagery of a great fire symbolizes the intense destruction he caused, prompting a desperate escape among those who faced him in battle.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जब कर्ण ने अपने दुश्मनों पर अग्नि की तरह प्रहार किया, तो क्षत्रिय योद्धा उसके भय से पीछे हट गए। इस भयानक आग की उपमा उस प्रचंड विनाश का प्रतीक है जिसे उसने उत्पन्न किया, जिससे युद्ध में उसका सामना करने वाले लोग भागने को मजबूर हो गए।
Commentary
Context
This shloka showcases the fearsome reputation of Karna as a warrior who instigated panic among enemy ranks during battle.
Meaning
The metaphor of a raging fire effectively illustrates the destructive nature of Karna’s combat, representing the loss experienced by those who faced him.
Application
This verse teaches that true power lies not just in strength but in the ability to invoke fear and respect on the battlefield.
