Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस्य कार्ण्षायसं वर्म हेमचित्रं महर्द्धिमत

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य कार्ण्षायसं वर्म हेमचित्रं महर्द्धिमत
विबभौ पर्वत शलिष्टः स विद्युद इव तॊयदः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The armor of Karna shines like gold and is as formidable as a mountain, crackling like thunderstorms.

Translations

English Translation

Karna’s remarkable armor, imbued with divine powers, radiates like gold and is as resilient as a robust mountain. Its brightness is likened to that of lightning amidst dark clouds, showcasing its unparalleled strength in the cosmic order.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण का अद्वितीय कवच, दिव्य शक्तियों से भरा हुआ, सोने की तरह चमकता है और एक मजबूत पर्वत के समान मजबूती से खड़ा होता है। इसकी चमक को गरजते बादलों के बीच बिजली के समान दर्शाया गया है, जो ब्रह्मांडीय क्रम में इसकी अद्वितीय शक्ति को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka describes Karna’s armor during the great war, underlining the significance of divine support and its effects in the battle.

Meaning

The shloka signifies that true strength often comes from our external defenses, symbolized by armor, while also reflecting our inner power and resilience.

Application

In life, just like Karna, we must prepare ourselves with our own armor of skills and virtues to face challenges effectively and emerge victorious.