Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथाक्रन्दे तुमुले वर्तमाने; धार्ष्टद्युम्ने निहते तत्र कृष्णः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथाक्रन्दे तुमुले वर्तमाने; धार्ष्टद्युम्ने निहते तत्र कृष्णः
अपाñ्चाल्यं करियते याहि पार्थ; कर्णं जहीत्य अब्रवीद राजसिंह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes Krishna instructing Arjuna to defeat Karna, who is in a helpless state after the fall of Duryodhana.

Translations

English Translation

In the throes of battle, as cries echoed and Dushasana had been defeated, Krishna commanded Arjuna to kill Karna, who was trying to protect the fallen. This statement underlines the urgency of the moment where decisive action was required.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध की हलचल में, जब शोर मच रहा था और दुष्ट दुर्योधन को पराजित किया गया, कृष्ण ने अर्जुन से कहा कि वह कर्ण को समाप्त करे, जो गिर चुके थे। यह बयान उस क्षण की तात्कालिकता को उजागर करता है जब निर्णायक कार्रवाई की आवश्यकता थी।

Commentary

Context

This verse occurs during the intense moments of the Kurukshetra war, highlighting the pivotal role each character plays, particularly Krishna’s guidance to Arjuna.

Meaning

The shloka symbolizes the essence of duty and righteous action, urging Arjuna to fulfill his responsibilities as a warrior.

Application

This teaching emphasizes the importance of decisiveness in challenging situations, where moral dilemmas must be confronted with clarity and purpose.