Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यच च परार्थयसे हन्तुं कृष्णौ मॊहान मृषैव तत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यच च परार्थयसे हन्तुं कृष्णौ मॊहान मृषैव तत
न हि शुश्रुम संमर्दे करॊष्ट्रा सिंहौ निपातितौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Karna contemplates the futility of seeking to harm Krishna.

Translations

English Translation

Karna reflects on Arjuna’s attempts to harm Krishna, asserting that such efforts are misguided—akin to trying to subdue lions together. He emphasizes that true power should not be wasted on impractical goals.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण अर्जुन के कृष्ण को नुकसान पहुँचाने के प्रयासों पर विचार करते हैं, यह कहते हुए कि ये प्रयास गलत दिशा में हैं, जैसे एक साथ शेरों को वश में करने की कोशिश करना।

Commentary

Context

This verse showcases Karna’s strategic thinking, recognizing the futility of targeting powerful opponents like Krishna.

Meaning

It suggests that wise warriors understand where to direct their strengths, avoiding unnecessary confrontations that lead to defeat.

Application

The teaching here is to choose battles wisely and not to waste energy on seemingly impossible tasks that yield no fruitful results.