Mahabharata Virata Parva – सदा भवान फल्गुनस्य गुणैर अस्मान विकत्थसे

Shloka (श्लोक)

सदा भवान फल्गुनस्य गुणैर अस्मान विकत्थसे
न चार्जुनः कला पूर्णा मम दुर्यॊधनस्य वा

⚡ Quick Meaning

O Karna, you always praise the qualities of Phalguna; what of Arjuna or the completeness of Duryodhana?

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on Karna’s tendency to extol Arjuna’s virtues while questioning the completeness of Duryodhana. It raises a point about the significance of recognizing the qualities of allies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कर्ण की प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है कि वह अर्जुन के गुणों की प्रशंसा करता है और दुर्योधन की सम्पूर्णता पर सवाल उठाता है। यह सहयोगियों के गुणों को पहचानने के महत्व पर एक बिंदु उठाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the context of the Virata Parva, it sheds light on the dynamics of loyalty and admiration among warriors.

Meaning

The shloka suggests that recognizing the virtues of allies while questioning their completeness is essential in discerning true loyalty.

Application

This serves as a lesson to appreciate and critically assess the qualities of those we fight alongside.