Mahabharata Karna Parva – धृतराष्ट्रॊ हि यॊधेषु सर्वेष्व एव सदार्जुन

Shloka (श्लोक)

धृतराष्ट्रॊ हि यॊधेषु सर्वेष्व एव सदार्जुन
तव मृत्युं रणे कर्णं मन्यते पुरुषर्षभः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Dhritarashtra regards all warriors as equal, reflecting on Karna’s demise in battle.

Translations

English Translation

Dhritarashtra perceives all warriors in battle as equal, yet he contemplates Karna’s death, viewing him as an exceptional hero. He acknowledges that in the chaos of war, destiny plays a crucial role in determining who survives.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धृतराष्ट्र सभी योद्धाओं को समान मानते हैं, फिर भी वह कर्ण की मृत्यु पर विचार करते हैं, जिसे वह एक विशेष नायक मानते हैं। वह स्वीकार करते हैं कि युद्ध के अराजकता में, भाग्य यह निर्धारित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है कि कौन जीवित रहता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects a significant moment during the Karna Parva, as the king is torn between his emotions and the realities of war.

Meaning

Dhritarashtra’s insight reveals the complex dynamics of war, where respect, fear, and death coexist, illustrating the heroism that can exist even among rivals.

Application

This teaches that every battle has its heroes and martyrs; one must recognize the valour in adversaries while understanding the impermanence of life.