Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एतद दुःखं सारथे धर्मराजॊ;

Shloka (श्लोक)
एतद दुःखं सारथे धर्मराजॊ;
यन मां हित्वा यातवाञ शत्रुमध्ये
नैनं जीवन नापि जानाम्य अजीवन;
बीभत्सुं वा तन ममाद्यातिदुःखम
⚡ Quick Meaning
Karna laments the profound suffering and betrayal he feels from his allies during battle.
Translations
English Translation
Karna reflects on the profound sorrow he feels because of his perceived abandonment by Yudhishthira, his charioteer, amid the battle. He struggles with the unknown lives of his adversaries, feeling a weight of sorrow due to his isolation.
हिंदी अनुवाद
कर्ण उस गहरी पीड़ा पर विचार करता है जो उसे युधिष्ठिर द्वारा अपने बीच छोड़ देने के कारण महसूस होती है। वह अपने विरोधियों के अज्ञात जीवन के बारे में सोचता है, अपने अकेलेपन के कारण दुख का अनुभव करते हुए।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is a reflection on loyalty and the burden of conflict, capturing Karna’s feelings of isolation during the war.
Meaning
Karna’s contemplation reveals the emotional scars borne out of betrayal, emphasizing the complex relationships forged in battle.
Application
This verse serves as a poignant reminder that loyalty and friendship are crucial in times of distress and that abandonment can deeply wound the brave.
