Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कर्णस्य वचनं शरुत्वा केशवः परवीरहा

Shloka (श्लोक)
कर्णस्य वचनं शरुत्वा केशवः परवीरहा
उवाच परहसन वाक्यं समितपूर्वम इदं तदा
⚡ Quick Meaning
Hearing Karna’s words, Keshava, the slayer of great heroes, spoke this mocking speech at that moment.
Translations
English Translation
In this shloka, Krishna (Keshava) responds mockingly to Karna’s words during a crucial moment of the battle, emphasizing their rivalry and the psychological tactics employed in warfare.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में, कृष्ण (केशव) कर्ण के शब्दों पर तिर्यक वार्ता करते हैं, जो युद्ध के महत्वपूर्ण मोड़ पर उनकी प्रतिद्वंद्विता और युद्ध में उपयोग की गई मनोवैज्ञानिक रणनीतियों को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka illustrates the tense interactions between the key warriors during the Udyoga Parva, where speech plays a critical role in the battle dynamics.
Meaning
It portrays the wit and strategy in warfare, where even words can serve as weapons influencing morale and psychological state.
Application
The shloka reminds us of the power of communication in conflicts; it inspires tact and wit in addressing challenges in life.
