Mahabharata Karna Parva – शरैः शरीरान्तकरैः सुतेजनैर; निजघ्नतुस ताव इतरेतरं भृशम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरैः शरीरान्तकरैः सुतेजनैर; निजघ्नतुस ताव इतरेतरं भृशम
सकृत परभिन्नाव इव वाशितान्तरे; महागजौ मन्मथ सक्तचेतसौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Armed with arrows that can penetrate the body, the sons attacked each other fiercely.

Translations

English Translation

The warriors, striking each other with arrows that can breach the body, fought intensely, resembling great elephants caught in a battle of intense desire.

हिंदी अनुवाद

योद्धाओं ने शरीर में घुसने वाले बाणों से एक-दूसरे पर हमले किए, जैसे बड़ी-बड़ी हाथियों की भांति घातक लड़ाई में उलझे हों।

Commentary

Context

This shloka describes a fierce battle among the warriors in the Karna Parva, highlighting their valor and the deadly nature of their weapons.

Meaning

The imagery evokes the intensity of the battle, where the warriors’ arrows are depicted as instruments of lethal precision, capable of overcoming even the strongest foes.

Application

This can serve as a reminder of the importance of resilience and strength in the face of adversity, akin to warriors fighting to protect their honor.