Mahabharata Karna Parva – शरान्धकारे तु महात्मभिः कृते; महामृधे यॊधवरैः परस्परम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरान्धकारे तु महात्मभिः कृते; महामृधे यॊधवरैः परस्परम
बभुर दशाशा न दिवं च पार्थिव; परभा च सूर्यस्य तमॊवृताभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the darkness cast by arrows in battle, illuminating the battlefield while the mighty warriors engage with valor.

Translations

English Translation

In the tumult of the battlefield, as great souls confront one another, the darkness caused by the arrows shines forth, while the spirits of earth and the sun’s illumination eclipse, introducing an overwhelming intensity of conflict faced by the warriors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध के उथल-पुथल में, जब महान आत्माएँ एक-दूसरे का सामना करती हैं, तो बाणों द्वारा उत्पन्न अँधेरा चकाचौंध कर देता है, और पृथ्वी तथा सूर्य की रौशनी गायब हो जाती है, जिससे योद्धाओं के संघर्ष की तीव्रता बढ़ जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the essence of the struggle between powerful adversaries during the Karna Parva, illustrating the chaos of a great battle.

Meaning

The deep meaning emphasizes the paradox of glory and destruction witnessed on the battlefield, where light and darkness collide in heroic endurance.

Application

This reminds us that in life’s struggles, there are moments of clarity amidst chaos; persistence is required to navigate through dark phases toward the light.