Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यद दर्पपूर्णः स सुयॊधनॊ ऽसमान; अवेक्षते कर्ण समाश्रयेण

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद दर्पपूर्णः स सुयॊधनॊ ऽसमान; अवेक्षते कर्ण समाश्रयेण
कच चित तवया सॊ ऽदय समाश्रयॊ ऽसय; भग्नः पराक्रम्य सुयॊधनस्य

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka challenges the arrogance of an antagonist in the wake of defeat.

Translations

English Translation

The proud Sujodhana looks disdainfully upon us; is it possible that today, you may look at him, having violently challenged his might and now made him vulnerable?

हिंदी अनुवाद

गर्वित सुयोधन हमें तिरस्कृत करता है; क्या यह संभव है कि आज, तुम उसे एक कमजोर नजर से देख सको, जबकि तुमने उसकी शक्ति को चुनौती दी है?

Commentary

Context

This shloka embodies the pride of adversaries and reflects on how confrontation shifts dynamics in warfare.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder that pride can diminish swiftly when faced with challenges; humility must be maintained.

Application

This invites introspection on how we perceive challenges and whether we let arrogance cloud our judgment.