Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दिष्ट्या कलिङ्ग राजश च राजपुत्रश च केतुमान

Shloka (श्लोक)

दिष्ट्या कलिङ्ग राजश च राजपुत्रश च केतुमान
शक्रदेवश च कालिङ्गः कलिङ्गाश च मृधे हताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about notable kings and princes who faced their demise with honor in battle.

Translations

English Translation

By divine fortune, the Kalinga king and the princely warriors were vanquished honorably amidst the battlefield, along with the great Indra.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भाग्य से, कलिंग के राजा और राजकुमार युद्धभूमि में वीरता से पराजित हुए, साथ ही इंद्र भी।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects the glory and the inevitable fate of great warriors in the epic battle narrative of Mahabharata.

Meaning

It emphasizes the valor that accompanies honor in defeat and the respect shown to those who fall in battle.

Application

The shloka teaches that facing defeat with dignity can be just as noble as winning, invoking respect from all quarters.