Mahabharata Drona Parva – कर्णायैव च दुर्धर्षश चिक्षेपाजौ वृकॊदरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्णायैव च दुर्धर्षश चिक्षेपाजौ वृकॊदरः
ताम अन्तरिक्षे चिच्छेद शकुनिस तैलपायिना

⚡ Quick Meaning

In a fierce moment, Bhima hurled Karna’s weapon into the air, shattering it like a bird falling from the sky.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka presents an intense confrontation where Bhima throws Karna’s weapon into the sky, illustrating his immense strength and precision. The comparison to a bird highlights the weapon’s fragility and Bhima’s dominance in this clash.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक तीव्र मुठभेड़ को दर्शाता है जहाँ भीम कर्ण के हथियार को आसमान की ओर फेंकते हैं, उनकी विशाल शक्ति और सटीकता को दर्शाते हुए। पक्षी के समान तुलना हथियार की नाजुकता और इस टकराव में भीम की श्रेष्ठता को उजागर करती है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Drona Parva, this moment signifies the clashing titans battling intensely, underscoring their contested legacies.

Meaning

Bhima’s action illustrates tactical dominance; it suggests that even powerful weapons can be rendered powerless in skilled hands.

Application

This serves to remind us of the power of strategy and technique over brute strength in overcoming challenges.