Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स पाण्ड्यॊ नृपतिश्रेष्ठः सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स पाण्ड्यॊ नृपतिश्रेष्ठः सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरः
कर्णस्यानीकम अवधीत परिभूत इवान्तकः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The noble king among the Pandavas is the supreme master of all weapons, resembling the death god in winning over Karna’s forces.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the prowess of a noble Pandava king, celebrated for mastering every weapon, equating his battle mastery to that of Yama (the god of death) victorious over Karna’s army.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक प्रतिष्ठित पाण्डव राजा की वीरता को प्रदर्शित करता है, जो हर अस्त्र में निपुण होते हुए कर्ण की सेना पर यमराज की प्रकार विजय प्राप्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

This illustrates the power dynamics among warriors in the epic, reinforced by the mastery of weapons during the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The metaphor of Yama highlights the authoritative and fierce nature of a true warrior in combat, emphasizing their role in destiny.

Application

This shloka encourages individuals to strive for mastery in their chosen fields, paralleling the goal of excellence in life and competition.