Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एवम एव हतः कर्णः सूतपुत्रः परतापवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

एवम एव हतः कर्णः सूतपुत्रः परतापवान
सा राजकानां सर्वेषां पश्यतां वः किरीटिना

⚡ Quick Meaning

Similarly, Karna, the mighty son of a charioteer, has also been slain; witness this all, O kings.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reflects on the death of Karna, a valiant warrior, drawing attention to his fate alongside Bhishma and Dronacharya. It calls upon the kings to notice the grim reality of their demise, presenting the harsh truth of the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कर्ण की मृत्यू पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है, जिसे एक बहादुर योद्धा समझा जाता है। यह भिष्म और द्रोणाचार्य के साथ उसके भाग्य की बात करता है, राजाओं को इस भावना के प्रति जागरूक करता है।

Commentary

Context

This line occurs during a decisive moment in the Mahabharata, reinforcing the theme of mortality that pervades the epic.

Meaning

It conveys that heroism does not shield one from fate’s decree, reminding one of the transient nature of life.

Application

This shloka inspires an understanding of mortality and the importance of living a righteous life, mindful of one’s eventual fate.