Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – कर्णश च पतिते चक्रे रथस्य रथिनां वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्णश च पतिते चक्रे रथस्य रथिनां वरः
उत्तमे वयसने सन्नॊ हतॊ गाण्डीवधन्वना

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights the fall of the great warrior Karna during a crucial moment in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka describes how the exceptional charioteer Karna fell from his chariot at a critical point, being struck down by the wielder of the Gandiva bow.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि महान रथी कार्ण की महत्वपूर्ण क्षण में रथ से गिरने का वर्णन करता है, जिसे गाण्डीव धनुष के धारक ने पराजित किया।

Commentary

Context

This verse belongs to the Sauptika Parva, emphasizing the turning points in the epic battle of Kurukshetra.

Meaning

The recounting of Karna’s fall symbolizes the inevitability of fate during chaotic confrontations.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of battles and the roles of destiny in determining outcomes.