Shloka 66
Karna Reproves Shalya; Brahmin Reports on Bāhlīkas; Shalya’s Universalizing Rebuttal (कर्ण–शल्य संवादः)
एतत् कृतं महाराज त्वयेच्छामि परंतप
etat kṛtaṃ mahārāja tvayecchāmi parantapa
கர்ணன் கூறினான்—ஓ மகாராஜா! இது செய்யப்பட்டது; ஓ பகைவரைத் தகைப்பவனே! இதை நான் உம்மிடமிருந்து வேண்டுகிறேன்.
कर्ण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The line highlights the warrior-code context of the epic: decisive action (“it is done”) is followed by a direct, duty-bound request to a ruler/commander. It reflects the ethics of responsibility and hierarchy in wartime—actions are reported and further intent is stated without evasion.
Karna addresses a king (styled “Mahārāja” and “Parantapa”), stating that a certain act has been accomplished and then expressing what he wants from that king—either a further instruction, permission, or support—within the ongoing battle narrative of the Karṇa Parva.