Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सिंहास्यं च यथा पराप्य न जीवन्ति मृगाः कव चित

Shloka (श्लोक)

सिंहास्यं च यथा पराप्य न जीवन्ति मृगाः कव चित
तथा कर्णम अनुप्राप्य न जीवन्ति महारथाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka compares Karna’s excellence with the inevitability of death for those who face him.

Translations

English Translation

The verse compares the fate of deer that encounter a lion to the warriors who face Karna in battle, implying that once they confront him, they inevitably meet their end, emphasizing his lethal proficiency.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक हिरणों की सिंह के समक्ष मृत्यु के समान कर्ण की उत्कृष्टता को दर्शाता है, यह दर्शाता है कि कर्ण के मुकाबले में आने वाले योद्धा जीते नहीं हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka further underlines Karna’s prowess and may serve as a warning to his enemies during the fierce Kurukshetra battle.

Meaning

The meaning stresses the ultimate fate that awaits those who underestimate Karna, aligning his battle skill with nature’s law of survival.

Application

It shows that one should never underestimate their opponents; a fearless and skilled adversary can dramatically shift the outcomes in challenging situations.