Mahabharata Karna Parva – पेतिवान अथ चक्राङ्कः पेतिवान थ वायसः

Shloka (श्लोक)
पेतिवान अथ चक्राङ्कः पेतिवान थ वायसः
विसिस्मापयिषुः पातैर आचक्षाणॊ ऽऽतमनः करियाम
⚡ Quick Meaning
The crow descends heavily while the swan takes flight gracefully, stirring emotions among observers.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka describes a scene where the crow is weighed down in its descent compared to the lightness of the swan’s flight. It illustrates the essence of actions and their impact on the audience, provoking deeper thoughts on the nature of success and effort.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक दृश्य का वर्णन करता है जहाँ कौआ अपने गिरने में भारी होता है जबकि हंस की उड़ान हल्की होती है। यह क्रियाओं और उनके दर्शकों पर प्रभाव का सारांश प्रस्तुत करता है, सफलता और प्रयास की प्रकृति पर गहरे विचारों को उत्तेजित करता है।
Commentary
Context
Taken from the Karna Parva, this verse underscores the philosophical thoughts on how varying entities handle their journeys through life.
Meaning
It reflects the weight of one’s actions and choices, with the crow symbolizing burdens and the swan representing grace and lightness in achieving goals.
Application
In practical terms, this reminds us to choose our paths wisely and to strive for a balance between effort and ease in our endeavors.
