Shloka 36
कृष्णोपदेशः, अर्जुनस्य क्षमा-याचनम्, कर्णवध-अनुज्ञा
Krishna’s Counsel, Arjuna’s Apology, and Authorization for Karṇa’s Slaying
सो5तिविद्धो महेष्वास: कर्णेन बलिनां वर:
so 'tividdho maheṣvāsaḥ karṇena balināṃ varaḥ
Wika ni Sañjaya: Ang dakilang mamamana—pinakamataas sa hanay ng malalakas—ay malubhang tinuhog ng mga palaso ni Karṇa, isang sandaling mapagpasya sa labanan, kung saan ang galing at tadhana ay mariing dumidiin sa tungkulin ng mandirigma.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the battlefield ethic of kṣatriya-dharma: excellence in arms and steadfastness in combat bring swift consequences, where valor meets inevitable suffering, and duty is enacted amid the harsh realities of war.
Sañjaya reports that a renowned archer—described as foremost among the strong—has been severely struck (pierced) by Karṇa, indicating Karṇa’s dominance in that exchange and a turning point for the wounded warrior.