Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पराक्रमं तु तं दृष्ट्वा तव सूनॊर महारथाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराक्रमं तु तं दृष्ट्वा तव सूनॊर महारथाः
मृत्यॊर उपान्तिकं पराप्तौ माद्रीपुत्रौ सम मेनिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sons of Madri feared for their lives upon seeing the valor of your son.

Translations

English Translation

Upon witnessing the valor of Karna, the mighty son of the Kaurava, the sons of Madri felt a chilling fear of death creeping upon them in the battle, encapsulating the reality of war’s danger.

हिंदी अनुवाद

करन की वीरता देखते ही, माद्री के पुत्रों पर मृत्यु का भय सवार हो गया, जो युद्ध में उनकी स्थिति की भयानकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka draws a stark image of the psychological tension faced by warriors when confronted with formidable opponents in the Mahabharata war.

Meaning

The fear evoked by witnessing valor indicates the respect one holds for strength and prowess in battle.

Application

This shloka alerts us to stay humble and aware of our surroundings, recognizing that strength can often instigate fear in others.