Mahabharata Karna Parva – सुचित्रश चित्रधर्मा च पिता पुत्रौ महारथौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुचित्रश चित्रधर्मा च पिता पुत्रौ महारथौ
परचरन्तौ महावीर्यौ दरॊणेन निहतौ रणे

⚡ Quick Meaning

A father and son, both great charioteers, were slain by Drona in battle.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the tragic downfall of a father-son duo, both remarkable warriors of high valor, who fell to the formidable Dronacharya during the chaos of battle, encapsulating the helplessness even the greatest can face.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक पिता-पुत्र की जोड़ी की दुखद हार को उजागर करता है, जो दोनों उच्च वीरता के महान योद्धा थे, और जो युद्ध के दौरान महान गुरु द्रोणाचार्य द्वारा गिराए गए, यह दर्शाते हुए कि सबसे महान भी सहायता के बिना अजेय नहीं हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka belongs to the Karna Parva, depicting the heroics and eventual fates of key characters amidst the epic war.

Meaning

It illustrates the harsh realities of warfare where even the bravest are not spared, emphasizing the unpredictability of battle and fate.

Application

This verse teaches that every warrior, regardless of their prowess, respects the unpredictability of life, and the outcomes of battles are often beyond individual control.