Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सुषेण शीर्षं पतितं पृथिव्यां; विलॊक्य कर्णॊ ऽथ तदार्तरूपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सुषेण शीर्षं पतितं पृथिव्यां; विलॊक्य कर्णॊ ऽथ तदार्तरूपः
करॊधाद धयांस तस्य रथं धवजं च; बाणैः सुधारैर निशितैर नयकृन्तत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Karna, seeing the fallen Suṣena, fought with great fury.

Translations

English Translation

Karna, observing Suṣena’s fallen body on the earth, transformed into a fierce form out of anger. He then struck the chariot and flag with sharp arrows, showing his relentless spirit in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण ने पृथ्वी पर गिरे सुशेण के शरीर को देखकर क्रोध में दीवानापन धारण कर लिया। उसने अपने तीखे तीरों से रथ और ध्वज पर प्रहार किया, युद्ध में अपनी अदम्य भावना को दर्शाया।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears during an intense moment in the Kurukshetra war when emotions and actions drive the characters to their limits.

Meaning

Karna’s response to anger illustrates the fierce commitment of warriors in battle, highlighting their emotional and psychological states during conflicts.

Application

This shloka reminds us that intense emotions can drive us to action, often revealing our true character in challenging situations.