Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गर्जित्वा सूतपुत्र तवं शारदाभ्रम इवाजलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

गर्जित्वा सूतपुत्र तवं शारदाभ्रम इवाजलम
निष्फलॊ दृश्यसे कर्ण तच च राजा न बुध्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Karna is compared to a cloud that roars but fails to produce rain, signaling unfulfilled potential.

Translations

English Translation

Karna, like a thundercloud that rumbles but yields no rain, appears powerful yet achieves little in the battlefield. The king fails to recognize this diminished strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण एक गरजते बादल की तरह है जो गरजता है लेकिन वर्षा नहीं करता, जो battlefield में शक्ति दिखाता है लेकिन कुछ हासिल नहीं करता। राजा इस कमजोर स्थिति को पहचानने में विफल रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the ironic circumstance of displaying strength without effectiveness, highlighting Karna’s struggles amidst his formidable reputation.

Meaning

The verse reflects on the theme of unrealized potential, showcasing the difference between appearance and reality in a person’s capability.

Application

This encourages a deeper assessment of one’s impact and effectiveness rather than merely focusing on outward appearances.