Mahabharata Karna Parva – शरॊतारस तव इदम अद्येह दरष्टारॊ वा कुदेशज

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरॊतारस तव इदम अद्येह दरष्टारॊ वा कुदेशज
कर्णं वा जघ्नतुः कृष्णौ कर्णॊ वापि जघान तौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

The power of facing one’s enemies, irrespective of their identity.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes that irrespective of who the enemy is, be it a despicable foe or a friend turned adversary, the courage to confront them should not wane. It stresses the necessity of standing firm in the face of danger.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर बल देता है कि शत्रु चाहे कोई भी हो, जैसे वर्णित व्यक्ति या एक मित्र जो दुश्मन बन गया है, उनके खिलाफ खड़े होने की हिम्मत नहीं होनी चाहिए। यह खतरे के सामने दृढ़ रहने की आवश्यकता को बताता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges amidst the encounters of rivalry and deep-rooted animosities in the Karna Parva, highlighting the need to prepare for battle.

Meaning

The core message is to rally courage against any foe, emphasizing that one’s integrity should remain intact despite threats or challenges.

Application

This teaching applies to situations in life where individuals encounter betrayal or challenges from known allies, driving the importance of courage and resilience.