Shloka 663
Karna Reproves Shalya; Brahmin Reports on Bāhlīkas; Shalya’s Universalizing Rebuttal (कर्ण–शल्य संवादः)
क्रियतामेष कामो मे मा व: कालो>त्यगादयम् | शत्रुओंको संताप देनेवाले महाराज! मैं चाहता हूँ कि आपके द्वारा यही व्यवस्था हो जाय। मेरा यह मनोरथ पूर्ण किया जाय। अब आपलोगोंका यह समय व्यर्थ नहीं बीतना चाहिये
kriyatām eṣa kāmo me mā vaḥ kālo 'tyagād ayam |
Wika ni Karna: “Isakatuparan ang hiling kong ito. Huwag ninyong hayaang lumipas nang walang saysay ang sandaling ito. O hari na nagpapahirap sa mga kaaway, nais kong ayusin mo ang lahat nang ganito mismo at tuparin ang aking pasya.”
कर्ण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse stresses decisive action and the ethical urgency of seizing the right moment: a leader should not let time be wasted when a clear resolve and strategic necessity are at hand.
Karna addresses the king, pressing him to implement a specific arrangement or plan immediately, insisting that his intention be fulfilled and that the present opportunity not be allowed to pass.