Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यथा दैत्य चमूं राजन देवराजॊ ममर्द ह

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा दैत्य चमूं राजन देवराजॊ ममर्द ह
तथैव पाण्डवीं सेनां सौबलेयॊ वयनाशयत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as Indra defeated the demon army, Karna annihilated the Pandava forces.

Translations

English Translation

This verse draws a parallel between Karna and Indra, highlighting how Karna, like the king of gods, devastated the ranks of the Pandava army in battle, overpowering them and asserting his dominance on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कर्ण और इंद्र के बीच समानता को दर्शाता है, यह बताता है कि कैसे कर्ण, जिनका व्यक्तित्व इंद्र के समान है, पांडव सेना को युद्ध में नष्ट कर देते हैं, उन्हें पराजित करते हुए युद्धभूमि में अपनी श्रेष्ठता स्थापित करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka contextualizes the war by comparing Karna’s mightiness to that of Indra, emphasizing the significance of his battle achievements.

Meaning

It reflects that just as Indra was a fearsome warrior, so was Karna, reinforcing the idea that immense skill can lead to overwhelming victory in battle.

Application

This teaches the importance of resilience and fighting spirit, encouraging individuals to strive for excellence in their own battles, similar to how Karna fought fiercely.