Mahabharata Drona Parva – बरह्मण्यः सत्यवादी च तपस्वी नियतव्रतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

बरह्मण्यः सत्यवादी च तपस्वी नियतव्रतः
रिपुष्व अपि दयावांश च तस्मात कर्णॊ वृषा समृपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights Karna’s virtuous qualities such as truthfulness, asceticism, and compassion towards enemies.

Translations

English Translation

The verse elaborates on Karna’s attributes – his adherence to truth, dedication to ascetic practices, and compassion towards his foes, which cement his status as a great warrior and person.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कर्ण की नैतिक विशेषताओं को उजागर करता है – सत्य के प्रति उसकी प्रतिबद्धता, तपस्या और शत्रुओं के प्रति उसके दयालु स्वभाव को, जो उसे एक महान योद्धा और व्यक्ति बनाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Drona Parva, this verse positions Karna amidst his peers and contrasts his virtues with the harsh realities of war in the epic narrative.

Meaning

The essence captured is a profound respect for the values that define him beyond mere martial prowess—his ethics in challenging situations.

Application

This shloka can inspire readers to reflect on their moral convictions and how they can integrate virtues into their challenging life situations.