Mahabharata Vana Parva – कर्णं संशप्तकांश चैव पार्थस्यामित्र घातिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्णं संशप्तकांश चैव पार्थस्यामित्र घातिनः
अमन्यत वधे युक्तान समर्थांश च सुयॊधनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of Duryodhana’s confidence in the might of Karna and his allies against the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

Duryodhana considered the formidable Karna along with the fierce warriors as capable enough to defeat his enemies, underscoring his reliance on their strength with a strategic mindset.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दुर्योधन ने शक्तिशाली कर्ण और अन्य साहसी योद्धाओं को अपने दुश्मनों को पराजित करने के लिए सक्षम माना, जो उनकी शक्ति पर निर्भरता और एक रणनीतिगत मानसिकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Vana Parva, this verse depicts the military considerations of Duryodhana concerning the psychological warfare present in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the assessment of strengths in conflict, which was a pivotal element in the grand narrative of the epic.

Application

The verse encourages strategic thinking and recognition of allies in the face of adversity, a concept still relevant in modern competitive scenarios.