Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हतं दृष्ट्वा नरव्याघ्रं राधेयम अभिमानिनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतं दृष्ट्वा नरव्याघ्रं राधेयम अभिमानिनम
निराशॊ ऽदय दुरात्मासौ धार्तराष्ट्रॊ भविष्यति
जीविताच चापि राज्याच च हते कर्णे महारथे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing the defeated Karna, Dhritarashtra felt hopeless.

Translations

English Translation

Upon witnessing the defeat of Karna, the proud son of Radha, Dhritarashtra fell into despair. He anticipated that with Karna’s death, his hopes for the kingdom and life would be shattered; it signifies deep reflection on loss and the futility of pride.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण के पराजय को देखकर, राधेय का अभिमानी पुत्र, धृतराष्ट्र निराशा में गिर गया। उसने अनुमान लगाया कि कर्ण की मृत्यु के साथ, उसके राज्य और जीवन की आशाएँ चूर हो जाएंगी; यह हानि और गर्व के व्यर्थता पर गहरे चिंतन का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the emotional turmoil of a father witnessing the fall of a strong son, illustrating the heavy hearts during the war.

Meaning

It emphasizes the transient nature of power and pride, showing the potential for even the proudest to face despair amid significant losses.

Application

In our pursuits, we should remain humble and prepared for the unpredictability of life, as victories and defeats are both impermanent.