Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न हि कर्णः समुद्भूतॊ भयार्थम इह मारिष

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हि कर्णः समुद्भूतॊ भयार्थम इह मारिष
विक्रमार्थम अहं जातॊ यशॊऽरथं च तथैव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

Karna was not born to instill fear; I was born to achieve prowess and glory.

Translations

English Translation

In this proclamation, Karna distinguishes his purpose in life, asserting he was not conceived to spread fear, but rather to embody valor and earn glory, empowering those who listen to recognize their unique destinies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस उद्घोषणा में, कर्ण अपने जीवन के उद्देश्य का बखान करते हैं, यह बताते हुए कि उन्हें डर फैलाने के लिए नहीं, बल्कि वीरता का प्रतीक बनने और आदर अर्जित करने के लिए बनाया गया था, जिससे अन्य लोग अपने अद्वितीय भाग्य को पहचानें।

Commentary

Context

This shloka speaks to Karna’s self-awareness and recognition of his role in the grand scheme, especially in times of conflict.

Meaning

It illustrates his courage and determination, highlighting that he aims for greatness rather than fearmongering.

Application

From this, we learn about purpose in life, emphasizing that one should strive for contributions that uplift rather than instill fear.