Mahabharata Karna Parva – स कथं रथिनां शरेष्ठः कर्णः पार्थेन संयुगे
Shloka (श्लोक)
स कथं रथिनां शरेष्ठः कर्णः पार्थेन संयुगे
निहतः पुरुषव्याघ्रः परसह्यासह्य विक्रमः
⚡ Quick Meaning
How could the best of charioteers, Karna, be defeated in battle by Partha, a mighty tiger among men?
Translations
English Translation
This verse reflects on the perplexity surrounding Karna’s defeat at the hands of Arjuna. It highlights the contradictions of skill in battle while questioning the outcomes determined by fate.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक कर्ण की हार पर निराशा व्यक्त करता है, जो चक्रवर्ती रथियों में से श्रेष्ठ है। यह युद्ध कौशल के बावजूद भाग्य द्वारा निर्धारित परिणामों पर प्रश्न उठाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse is set in the Karna Parva, where the challenges faced by great warriors are debated, focusing on the intricacies of destiny.
Meaning
The mention of Karna as the best charioteer and Partha as a valiant tiger illustrates the complex dynamics of power and skill in battle.
Application
This shloka encourages readers to reflect on the unpredictable nature of victory and defeat, emphasizing humility in success and resilience in failure.
