Shloka 146
कर्णेन युधिष्ठिरानीकविदारणम् / Karṇa’s Breach of Yudhiṣṭhira’s Battle-Line
महेश्वर उवाच गच्छ त्वं मदनुज्ञातो निहनिष्यसि शात्रवान्
maheśvara uvāca gaccha tvaṃ madanujñāto nihaniṣyasi śātravān
Maheśvara said: “Go forth—you have my permission. You will strike down the hostile foes.”
महेश्वर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse emphasizes that action—especially violent action in war—should be undertaken under rightful authorization and directed against genuine aggressors. It reflects the Mahābhārata’s concern with aligning force with dharma: permission (anujñā) and proper target (śātravāḥ) matter ethically.
Maheśvara (Śiva) addresses a recipient (implied by context) and grants leave to proceed, assuring success against enemies. The line functions as a divine endorsement that strengthens resolve and legitimizes the coming combat.