Mahabharata Karna Parva – रथी दविपस्थेन हतॊ ऽपतच छरैः; कराथाधिपः पर्वतजेन दुर्जयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रथी दविपस्थेन हतॊ ऽपतच छरैः; कराथाधिपः पर्वतजेन दुर्जयः
स वाजिसूतेष्व असनस तथापतद; यथा महावातहतॊ महाद्रुमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the fall of a formidable charioteer struck down by arrows in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The verse vividly describes how a charioteer, despite his might, is brought down by a storm of arrows akin to a mighty tree succumbing to a powerful gust of wind.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक स्पष्ट रूप से बताता है कि कैसे एक रथी, अपनी महानता के बावजूद, भयानक बाणों की बाढ़ से गिर पड़ता है, जैसे एक विशाल वृक्ष प्रचंड वायु से गिरता है।

Commentary

Context

This instance in the Karna Parva highlights the unpredictability of warfare where even the mightiest can fall.

Meaning

It serves as a metaphor for understanding that no one is beyond defeat, irrespective of their power and position.

Application

This lesson advocates humility and readiness for change, reminding us of life’s uncertainties.