Mahabharata Shalya Parva – ततः कर्णे हते राजन धार्तराष्ट्रः सुयॊधनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[वै]ततः कर्णे हते राजन धार्तराष्ट्रः सुयॊधनः
भृशं शॊकार्णवे मग्नॊ निराशः सर्वतॊ ऽभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king of the Kauravas fell into deep sorrow upon Karna’s death.

Translations

English Translation

Upon the death of Karna, King Duryodhana was engulfed in profound grief, drowning in a sea of sorrow and despair. His loss not only affected him personally but also demonstrated the heavy toll that warfare takes on leadership and camaraderie.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण की मृत्यु के बाद, राजा दुर्योधन गहरे शोक में डूब गए, दुःख और निराशा के सागर में। उनकी हानि ने न केवल उन पर व्यक्तिगत प्रभाव डाला बल्कि युद्ध के परिणामस्वरूप नेतृत्व और मित्रता पर पड़ने वाले गंभीर प्रभाव को भी दर्शाया।

Commentary

Context

This moment occurs in the Shalya Parva, where the emotional fallout from military losses directly affects the morale of the Kauravas.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the human emotions intertwined with leadership decisions and their far-reaching consequences.

Application

In leadership, recognizing and managing emotions during times of loss is vital for recovery and moving forward constructively.