Mahabharata Karna Parva – न केतुर दृश्यते राज्ञः कर्णेन निहतः शरैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न केतुर दृश्यते राज्ञः कर्णेन निहतः शरैः
पश्यतॊर यमयॊः पार्थ सात्यकेश च शिखण्डिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the prowess of Karna in battle against the forces of Arjuna and his allies.

Translations

English Translation

This verse emphasizes how no banners are visible of the kings as they fall, struck by Karna’s arrows. It depicts the turmoil of the battlefield where Arjuna, Satyaki, and Shikhandi witness this devastation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि युद्ध क्षेत्र में कर्ण के तीरों से राजा बिना पताकाओं के गिर रहे हैं। यह पार्थ, सात्यकी और शिखंडि के सामने इस विपत्ति का वर्णन करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Karna Parva, where the fierce battles between the Kauravas and Pandavas unfold, showcasing Karna’s unmatched skills.

Meaning

It signifies the ultimate fate of the warriors in battle, as they succumb to the skill of Karna, illustrating a chilling atmosphere of conflict.

Application

This verse challenges us to reflect on our strength and resilience in facing adversities, much like Karna in the battlefield.