Book 2 - Adhyaya 71

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Even after being requested by the Devas and divine sages, he never let-off Tara to Brhaspati, the son of Angiras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

There a well-known battle between the Devas and Danavas took place. It was known as Tarakamaya1 2 (concerning Tara). It was destructive of the worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The Devas who survived this battle are remembered

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The first two viz.: Sini and Kuhu are deities presiding over the day preceding the new moon day on which the moon rises with scarcely visible crescent (Sini vail) and the new moon day when the moon Is invisible (KuhQ).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Out of the twelve wars between Devas and Asuras, this was the 5th war. For other wars see Introduction: Vaippavism, last footnote.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the grandfather (i.e. Brahm&) himself came there and prevented Usanas and Rudra, from fighting. He restored T&ra to Angiras ( Brhaspati).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On seeing Tara, the lady of moon-like face, pregnant, the Brahmana Brhaspati said — "You cast off the foetus immediately.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Your womb belongs to me and therefore no other child should ever be born there". So Tara discharged the child in the womb that was blazing like fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The moment he was born that lord assumed the body of the Devas. Therefore the Suras became suspicious and told Tara.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The daughter of the king (i.e. Ili) gave birth to his son. Therefore Pururavas, the son of Ila, became his son of great splendour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Setting aside her personal prestige, Urva£I, the reput- ed (celestial damsel), chose as her husband that expounder of Brahman who had complete control of his sense organs, was conversant with dharma, and truthful in speech.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The king of great vigour accompanied by Urvagi sported with excessive joy in these important parks and forests frequented by the Suras.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Tell us the misdemeanour of the king for whicli the Gandharva divine lady UrvasI left off the king of human birth and came back to heaven.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Overwhelmed with the curse of a Brahmana (or of Brahma), she came to the world of human beings. For the sake of getting herself released from the curse, she stipulated certain conditions.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Through the curse of Yuvana$va, Ganga gave birth from half of her part to Kaverl the praise-worthy wife of Jahnu, the most excellent of all rivers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Jahnu begot of Kaverl a beloved son of great virtue named Sunaha. His son was Ajaka.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Ajaka's heir Balakasva of great fame, became a habitual hunter. Kusa is remembered as his son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Ku$a had four sons of divine lustre and refulgence viz. Kusamba, Kusa-nabha, Amurtarayasa and Vasu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Kusika (? Kusaniibha) the excellent king performed a penance seeking a son. When a hundred years were complet- ed, Indra noticed him.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Paurukutsi (daughter ofPurukutsa) became the wife of Gadhi. At first a splendid girl of exalted fortune was born of her known by the name of Satyavatl.1

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

This Caru should be eaten by you, O splendid lady and that Caru by your mother. To her will be born a lustrous son. a bull among K$atriyas, who can never be con- quered by Ksatriyas in battle and who will be able to slay even prominent K$atriya warriors. So you also, O lady of

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Pargiter gives Kuiasva as the name of Kusa's son and Kuiika was. Kusasva's son (AIHT, ).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On being told thus, the sage said "O excellent lady, this has never been thought of by me or by you. This has never

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Therefore, Satyavati gave birth to Jamadagni, a son of the Bhrgu family, of quiescent nature, having perfect control over his sense-organs and devoted to the performance of penance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Formerly, there had been an interchange of the Carus belonging to Rudra and Visnu. Since he ate (i.e. since he was born as a result of his mother eating) the fire (Caru) belong- ing to Visnu, lie became Jamadagni

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

After getting Visvamitra as his heir, Gadhi the son of Kusika (or descendant of Kusika) attained the status equal to that of a Brahminical sage. He was chosen by Brahma (as such ).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Satyavati of great sanctity and devoted to truth- ful vows and observances flowed as the great river named Kausiki. Kausiki the most excellent and distinguished river began to flow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

A comparison of this list with that given in Mt.P., Baudh&yana, Aival&yana, Apastamba and Katyayana shows that our author is not exhaus- tive in giving the Gotras of the Kuiika clan, (vide *Mt.P. — a Study* p -409)

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

A rich man desirous of religious merit and virtue may invite excellent Brahmanas and perform Yajftas with wealth acquired by unjust means. But he does not attain the benefit of the righteous act.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

If a man gives to the deserving persons wealth accumulated through just means, if a person worships and distributes gifts without cherishing desires in his mind, he acquires the fruit of those charitable gifts. That gift results in pleasure and happiness. One attains worldly pleasures through

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Ayus had five noble-souled sons of great strength. Those kings were born of Prabha, the daughter ofSvarbhanu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

They were K&sa, Sala and lord Grtsamada. The son of Grtsamada was Sunaka from whom Saunaka was born.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Brahmanas, Ksatriyas, Vaifyas and Sudras were born in his family, O Brahmanas, on account of their diverse Karmans.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

When the second Dvapara arrived, king Dlrgba- tapas, the ruler of Ka£i, a descendant of Sunahotra being desirous of a son, performed a penance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The king desired to propitiate lord Dhanvantari for the sake of a son. Thereupon, Dhanvantari urged the king to choose a boon as he pleased.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"O lord, if you are pleased with. me, be my son,, bestowerof my goal". After saying "So be it", the lord vanished there itself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The son of Dhanvantari became well known as Ketuman. The son bom to Ketuman became king Bhfmaratha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The son of Bhimaratha became an intelligent lord of the subjects. Well-renowned as Divod&sa,1 he became the lord of Varanasi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

At this time, a Raksasa named Ksemaka, colonised the city of Var&nasi which had been a desolate and tenantless place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Earlier, the city had been cursed by the noble-souled Nikumbha, again and again — "This city will be void of people and a deserted place for a thousand years".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

What for did Nikumbha curse Varanasi formerly? Why did Nikumbha the noble-souled one curse the holy place of the Siddhas?

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The saintly king Divod&sa lived in that flourishing city after obtaining it. The ruler of men of great brilliance lived there in that prosperous city.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

At the behest of the lord, theParisadas (attendants) of various kinds of forms, the ascetics began to delight goddess Umi (MaheSvarl) by adopting the forms and guise as mentioned before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

She said — "Your husband MaheSvara has no manners or good conduct even in my presence. He is always ifidigent in every respect. Alas, he is not ashamed".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On being told thus by her mother in so many words, Parvati did not brook it, that being the natural characteristic of women. Smilingly, the goddess who bestowed boons, went near Hara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

With a sorrowful face, the goddess spoke to Mahadeva — "O lord, I will not stay here, Take me to your abode".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On being told thus, Mah&deva examined all the worlds, O excellent Br&hmanas and desired to take up residence on the Earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Since, without any fault on my side, my abode has been destroyed by you, O king, your city shall become a deserted wasteland suddenly".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Thereupon, on account of that curse, Varanasi be- came a void then. After cursing the city, Nikumbha brought Mahadeva there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Mahadeva of great and noble mind made that deserted vacant city equal to the city of the Devas by means of its wealth and luxury, and made it his abode as well as that of the goddess.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The goddess sported and diverted her mind there itself. She was wonder-struck at the affluence. For the sake of sports and pastime of the goddess, lord Isana spoke these words: —

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"I will not leave off my abode. Indeed my abode is Avimukta ". Laughingly he said to her — "My abode is Avimukta. I will not go elsewhere, O gentle lady, after leaving thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Sport along with me in this holy spot, O resplendent lady who has no one superior to you". Hence that (holy place) was called Avimukta by the lord himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

King Divodasa colonized it after killing a hundred sons of Bhadrasena, who were excellent wielders of bows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Pratardana had two sons, Vatsa and Garga who be- came very famous. Alarka was the son of Vatsa anfl Sannati was his son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

At the end of the period of curse, the king of powerful and great arms killed the demon Ksemaka and got rehabilitated the city of Varanasi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Recorded as Bhatga in AIHT, The line is shown to have dosed there, but our text records GargabhOmi as the son of G&rgya (W. 78-79).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The heroic Raji had five hundred sons. This group of Ksatriyas is well known as Rajeya on the Earth. Indra was afraid of them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

At that time a very terrible battle between the Devas and the Asuras took place, when the Devas and the Asuras asked Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Who will be victorious, O holy lord in the battle between us? Tell us, O lord of all worlds. We wish to hear.*'

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"There is no doubt that those, on whose behalf Lord Raji will take up his arms and fight, will conquer the three worlds.1

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"I shall defeat, O Daityas, the Devas with Indra at their head I shall become Indra with a virtuous soul. Therefore, I shall fight in the battle-field.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

If anyone were to listen and narrate the details of dethronement and re-establishment of Indra, he shall never attain the state of wretchedness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

That lord of subjects desirous of cooked food, per- formed the sacrifice Marutsoma. That king of great splendour performed it every month for sixty years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The gods, Maruts, were pleased by the sacrifice Marut- soma of that king. Delighted in their heart, they give never- failing cooked food with all the other articles he should desire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

VV. 1-6 speak of Maruta and Mitra-Jyoti. But these have no connection with any dynasty in this chapter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

His food taken in once did not get wasted for a day

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

To the daughter of Mitra-jyoti and the intelligent Maruta were bom many sons who were conversant with dharma, could realize salvation and who were endowed with great intrinsic strength.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

They renounced the rites and vows pertaining to the householder and adopted Vairdgya (non-attachment to worldly desires or objects). After taking up the duties of recluses they attained salvation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Sffijaya, the son of Pratipaksa, became well-known. Jaya was the son of Srfijaya. Vijaya was born to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

This dynasty of Anenas (also given in V&. 7-11 and Brahma 27-31) was limited and could not be properly located. Bh.P.IX. 17 gives a different line of Anenas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Yati adopted the path of salvation. He became a sage and became one with Brahman. Among the other five*, it was Yayati who became king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

He got Devayani, the daughter of U£anas, and Sarmistha the Asura lady and daughter of Vr$aparvan, as his wives.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

With that pre-eminent chariot* he constantly con- quered the different kingdoms on the earth. Yayati was invin- cible in battle to the Devas* Danavas and human beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Abandoned (Banished) by the citizens and people of the outlying districts* that king Lohagandhi ran about here and there. He did not get happiness or mental peace anywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Distressed with sorrow and misery as he was, he did not get sympathetic understanding from anyone anywhere. Utterly dejected he sought refuge in the sage Saunaka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

That saintly king Yayaii, the son of Nahusa, attain- ed old age. He then spoke these words to Yadu, his eldest and the most excellent son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Dear son, wrinkles, grey hair and other infirmities of old age have overpowered (lit. encircled) me on account of

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

O Yadu, accept my sin along with my old age. Accept my old age."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On being told thus by Yadu, he became extremely furious. (The king) who was the most excellent among the elo- quent ones spoke to the eldest son after censuring him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"O evil-minded one, what other devout rite do you have for which you disregard me, your preceptor (and father)? What other Asrama (stage of life) can you have?'*

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"An old man cannot drive a chariot or ride a horse. He cannot enjoy women. He has no pleasure. Therefore, I do not desire old age".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"An old man is as weak and feeble as a child. He is always unclean. He does not perform Homa in the sacred fire at the proper time. I do not like that type of old age."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

He delighted his wives by means of all favours desired by them. He made excellent Brahmanas pleased by granting them everything they desired. He pleased guests by means of foodstuffs and beverages and the Vaisyas (the merchant class) by according them benign administration.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

He delighted Sudras by avoiding cruelty and pre- venting their harassment by others. He controlled decoits by giving punishments and restraining them otherwise. He delighted all subjects duly according to the injunctions of dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Yayati protected the kingdom like another Indra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

You may take up the administration of the realm. Indeed, you alone among all the sons carried out my wish in order to please me." King Yayati, the son of Nahusa took back his old age. Puru regained his youthful age.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The story of Yay&ti requesting his sons to exchange their youth for a period of 1000 years for his old age is given in details in Mbh.Adi. Chs 81 and 85. The immortal verse:

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

VV.77-90 show that kings in ancient India had to seek some sort of public sanction, before appointing a heir apparent to the throne.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

VV.90-94 show that despite the disobedience of his sons Yayati gave parts of his kingdom to his sons, thougn the hereditary throne was given to the youngest son Puru.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The king established the eldest son Yadu in the South-Western quarter. He assigned the Western quarter ta Druhyu and the northern quarter to Anu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

After conquering the Earth consisting "of seven oceans and continents, King Yayati, the son of Nahusa, divided it into five divisions and distributed them among his sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The entire Earth consisting of towns and seven continents is being protected by them righteously without encroaching on other territories as they were conversant with Dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

After dividing the Earth among his sons and after transferring the royal glory to his sons, the king, the son of Nahu$a, became delighted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

After laying aside the bow and the arrows, after entrusting the kingdom to his sons and after allotting the duties and responsibilities to his kinsmen, the king became pleased.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In this context the following verses have been formerly sung by Yayati, the great king. By following the advice therein one should restrain and withdraw lustful desires like a tortoise that withdraws his limbs.1

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Never can lust subside by enjoying the pleasures. Just as the fire is ablaze all the more by ghee offer- ings so also the desires get increased by indulgence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All the food-grains and barleys, all the gold, all the animals and all the women in the world — all these are not sufficient even for one. One who realizes this docs not become deluded.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

If one has no inauspicious feelings towards all living beings, if one is not ill-disposed towards anyone mentally* verbally or physically, one realizes the Brahman then.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

If one does not terrify others, if one is not afraid of others, if one neither desires nor hates, one realizes the Brahman then.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

VV.97-103 are often quoted and have become in a way, immortal' verses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Happiness befalls one who eschews Tr$n& (thirst, covetousness) which cannot be got rid of by evil-minded persons, which does not subside even when one becomes old and infirm and which can be considered an ailment that lasts till our vital airs last (or that causes death).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

When one becomes old, one's hair become rotten and decayed; when one becomes old, one's teeth decay, but the desire to live and the greediness to earn wealth do not subside even when one becomes old.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The pleasure of love in the world, the great pleasure of heaven, do not deserve to be on a par with a sixteenth part of the pleasure of destruction of covetousness."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

I shall recount the line of Yadu, the eldest (son of Yayati) of excellent splendour in detail and in the proper order. Even as I recount it, listen and understand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

A mountain in Nepal on the eastern bank of the Gandak. Here was the hermitage of sage Bhrgu (De. 34).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Yadu had five sons comparable to the sons of the Devas viz. — Sahasrajit the excellent one (or the eldest), Krosfu, Nila, Aftjika and Laghu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Be born quickly — blessings on you! Why do you remain there?" The girl in the womb replied to him, "If you give a cow every day,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

then after three years I will come forth from the womb." Her father said, "So be it," and fulfilled her wish.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Her son is remembered as Akrura, son of Shvaphalka — generous, a sacrificer, a hero, learned, fond of guests and lavish in gifts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Upamangu and Mangu, Mridura and Arimejaya, Girirakshas, then Yaksha, Shatrughna and Arimardana,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Dharmavriddha, Sukarman and also Gandhamada, Avaha and Prativaha, and the fair lady Vasudeva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

From Akrura and Augraseni were born two sons who delighted their family, Devavan and Upadeva, resembling gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The sons of Chitraka were Prithu and Viprithu, Ashvagriva and Ashvavaha, Suparshvaka and Gaveshana,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Arishtanemi, Ashvasya, Suvarman and Varmabhrit, Abhumi and Bahubhumi, and two daughters, Shravishtha and Shravana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

From Satyaka the daughter of Kashi obtained four sons: Kukura, Bhajamana, Shuchi and Kambalabarhisha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Kukura's son was Vrishni; Vrishni's son was Kapotaroman, and his son was Viloman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

His son was the learned Andhaka, friend of Tumburu; his other names are said to be Chandanodakadundubhi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

His son was Abhijit, and from him was born Punarvasu. That best of men performed the horse sacrifice for the sake of a son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In the midst of the Atiratra rite he rose up from the middle of the assembly: the learned Punarvasu, knower of dharma, generous and a sacrificer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then twins were born to Abhijit, it is said: Ahuka and Ahuki, renowned as foremost among the wise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Here they cite these verses concerning Ahuka: "Of chariots with their attendants and banners, armoured,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

thundering like clouds, he had ten thousand. He was never untruthful, never without sacrifice, never gave less than a thousand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

He was never impure, never unrighteous, never unlearned, never feeble." We have heard that Dhriti was the son of Ardraka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

With that retinue the peerless Ahuka went forth with eighty myriads of horses resembling young colts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In the eastern quarter the Bhoja king had twenty-one thousand elephants with girths of silver and gold,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

and as many thousands likewise in the northern quarter; bells, it is said, rang out for the Bhoja ruler.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Ahuka gave his sister Ahuki in marriage in Avanti. From Ahuka and the daughter of Kashi two sons were born,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Devaka and Ugrasena, both like children of the gods. To Devaka were born heroic sons like the thirty gods:

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Devavan, Upadeva, Sudeva and Devarakshita. They had seven sisters, whom he gave to Vasudeva:

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Dhritadeva, Upadeva, another named Devarakshita, Shridevi, Shantideva and Sahadeva,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

and the seventh of them, the younger and lovely Devaki. Ugrasena had nine sons, of whom Kamsa was the eldest,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

then Nyagrodha, Sunaman, Kanka, Shanku, Subhumi, Sutanu, Rashtrapala, Yuddhatushta and Tushtiman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

They had five sisters: Kamsa, Kamsavati, Sutanu, Rashtrapali and the fair Kanka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Ugrasena, born of the Kukuras and with many offspring, has been described. One who remembers this line of the boundlessly mighty Kukuras

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

obtains a large family of his own and becomes rich in offspring. Bhajamana's son was Viduratha, foremost of chariot-warriors.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Viduratha's son was the hero Rajadhideva. To that hero were born very powerful sons:

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Vata, Nivata, Shonita, Shvetavahana, Shami, Gadavarman, Nidanta and Shatrujit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Shami's son was Pratikshatra; Pratikshatra's son was Svayambhoja, and from Svayambhoja was born Hridika.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Hridika had ten sons of dreadful prowess; Kritavarman was the eldest and Shatadhanvan the middle one,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Devabahu, Subahu, Bhishak, Shvetaratha, Sudanta, Adhidanta, Kanaka and Kanakodbhava.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Devabahu's learned son was Kambalabarhisha; his son was Asamaujas, and Susamaujas was also famous.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

To the sonless Asamaujas were then given Suchandra, Vasurupa and Krishna; these are remembered as the Andhakas.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Whoever constantly recites this line of the Andhakas obtains a large family of his own; there is no doubt of this.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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In Ashmaki he begot the hero Devamidhusha. From Shura and Marisha, a Bhoja woman, ten sons were born.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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First was mighty-armed Vasudeva, called Anakadundubhi; when he was born a kettledrum sounded in heaven.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

A mighty sound of drums arose in heaven, and a great shower of flowers fell on Shura's house.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In the whole world of men there was none equal to him in beauty; that foremost man had radiance like the moon.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then Devabhaga was born, then Devashravas, Anadhrishti, Vrika, Nandana and Srinjaya,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Shyama, Shamika and Gandusha. Their sisters were fair ladies: Pritha, Shrutadeva, Shrutakirti, Shrutashravas

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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and Rajadhidevi — these five were mothers of heroes. Shura gave his daughter Pritha to Kuntibhoja.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Hence Pritha, daughter of Kuntibhoja, is remembered as Kunti. Pandu, chief of the Kuru heroes, took her as his wife.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Pritha then bore three sons, radiant as fire, peerless heroes in the world with prowess equal to Indra's.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Pritha bore Yudhishthira from Dharma, Vrikodara from the Wind, and Dhananjaya from Indra.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

From Madravati, it is well known, the Ashvins begot Nakula and Sahadeva, endowed with beauty, strength and virtue.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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To Shrutadeva was born the son of Vriddhasharman, the mighty hero Dantavakra, lord of the Karushas.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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From the Kaikeya and Shrutakirti was born mighty Santardana, and likewise the powerful Chekitana and Brihatkshatra,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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and the very mighty brothers Vinda and Anuvinda of Avanti. From Shrutashravas was born Shishupala of Chedi,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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son of the royal sage Damaghosha, famed for his manliness, who formerly was the ten-headed crusher of foes,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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whose younger brother was Kumbhakarna, brother also of Vaishravana. Vasudeva had thirteen fair wives:

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Pauravi Rohini, Madira and another, Bhadra, Vaishakhi, and Sunamni the fifth,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Sahadeva, Shantideva, Shrideva, Devarakshita, Dhritadeva, Upadeva and Devaki the seventh,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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and Sugandha and Vanaraji, two other attendants. Rohini Pauravi was the younger sister of Bahlika.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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She was the eldest and beloved wife of Anakadundubhi. The eldest bore the sons Rama, Sarana and Shatha,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Durdama, Damana, Shubhra, Pindaraka and Kushitaka, and a daughter named Chitra; Rohini bore these eight.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Two sons, Nishatha and Ulmuka, were born to Rama; also Parshvi, Parshvamardi, Shishu and Satyadhriti,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Mandabahya, Ramana, Giriraka and Giri, Shulkagulma, Atigulma and Daridrantaka.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Hear by name the other five daughters: Archishmati, Sunanda, Surasa, Suvacha

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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and Shatabala. These were the children of Sarana. Bhadrashva, Bhadragupti, Bhadravishta,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Bhadrabahu, Bhadraratha, Bhadrakalpa, Suparshvaka, Kirtiman and Rohitashva were the sons of Shatha.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Abhibhuta was Durmada's son; these are remembered as born in Rohini's family. Nanda, Upananda, Mitra, Kukshimitra, Bala,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Chitra, Upachitra, Kritaka, Tushti and Pushti — these sons of Madira were born of Vasudeva.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Upabimba, Bimba, Sattvadanta and Mahaujas — these four famous and mighty ones were Bhadra's sons.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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In Vaishali Shauri begot the excellent son Kaushika. From Shauri and Devaki were born Sushena and Kirtiman,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Udarshi, Bhadrasena, Rijudaya the fifth and Bhadradeva the sixth; Kamsa killed them all.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then, in that state, the long-lived one was born — Vishnu, lord of the worlds, Krishna, the primeval Prajapati.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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After Krishna was born Subhadra of gentle speech; Krishna and Subhadra — so the daughter of the Vrishnis is again described.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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From Partha and Subhadra was born the chariot-warrior Abhimanyu. Of Vasudeva's seven illustrious wives,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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hear by name the heroic sons who were born. From Shura's son and Sahadeva were born sons headed by Purva.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Shantideva bore to Shauri Janastamba, upholder of the line; the great-souled Agavaha was born of Vrikadevi.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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From Shrideva himself was born one named Mandaka; Devarakshita bore two sons, Upasanga and Vasu.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Thus he had ten sons, and Kamsa killed them too. Vijaya, Rochana, Vardhamana and Devala —

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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these great-souled sons were borne by Shishiravati. The seventh, Devaki, bore a son named Sunaman,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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and the illustrious Gaveshana, a wonderful fighter in battle. Wandering in a forest grove near the city, O brahmins,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Shauri begot on a Vaishya woman the imperishable son Kaushika. Sugandhi and Vanaraji were Shauri's two consorts.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Pundra and Kapila were the two sons of Sugandhi. Of them Pundra became king and Kapila went to the forest.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

From another woman was born to Vasudeva a mighty hero named Jara, a Nishada, the foremost bowman.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The illustrious son of Devabhaga was famous; the learned say that Devashravas was his offspring.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

From Ashmaki, Anadhrishti obtained a famous son, Nivrittashatru, slayer of foes, and the mighty Shraddhadeva.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Shraddhadeva was born of a Nishada woman and became well known; the illustrious Ekalavya was raised by the Nishadas.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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Pleased, Krishna gave two sons to the childless Gandusha: Charudeshna and Samba, skilled in arms and of auspicious marks.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Ranti and Rantipala were the two sons of Nandana. To the sonless Vrika the mighty Vasudeva

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

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gave the heroic son Saumi, and Shauri gave Kaushika as well. Dhanus and Viraja were the two sons of Srinjaya.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Shyama was childless; Shamika went to the forest, and, despising the Bhoja kingship, attained the state of a royal sage.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Whoever, keeping his vows, reads this birth of Krishna, or causes a brahmin to hear it, attains great happiness.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The god of gods, of great splendour, Krishna the primeval Prajapati, the Lord Narayana, was born among men for his divine play.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Through the austerity of Vasudeva, the lotus-eyed one was born of Devaki, four-armed and endowed with divine beauty and splendour.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The manifest Lord, the yogin Krishna, took human form; that same Lord is both unmanifest and of manifest form.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Since Narayana made both the perishable and the imperishable, the god became Narayana and Hari, the eternal one.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

He who of old made the primal Person, Prajapati, from the lotus, and who became the son of Aditi, the joy of the Yadavas,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

was known as the god Vishnu, the younger brother of Indra, whom Aditi propitiated for the sake of a son,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

for the slaying of the enemies of the gods — Daityas, Danavas and Rakshasas. Then, in the line of Yayati, of the wise Vasudeva,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

a holy family in which Lord Narayana took birth: the oceans trembled and the mountains shook,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

the sacred fires blazed up when Janardana was born; auspicious winds blew and the dust settled.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The heavenly lights shone more brightly when Janardana was born. The constellation was Abhijit, the night was called Jayanti,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

and the hour was named Vijaya when Janardana was born — the unmanifest, eternal Krishna, Hari, the Lord Narayana.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

So the Lord was born, bewildering creatures with his maya. The lord of the gods rained a shower of flowers from the sky,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

and great sages with Gandharvas in thousands attended, praising Madhusudana with auspicious words.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Vasudeva, seeing his son Adhokshaja born that night, marked with the Shrivatsa on his chest and his own divine signs,

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

said to him, "Withdraw this form, O Lord. I am afraid of Kamsa, my dear; that is why I speak thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

My elder sons of wondrous appearance were killed by him." Hearing Vasudeva's words, the Lord withdrew his form.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

With his leave, the father carried him to the house of Nandagopa. He stayed in Ugrasena's house and then gave him to Yashoda.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Yashoda and Devaki had been pregnant at the same time; Yashoda was the wife of Nandagopa, lord of the cowherds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On the very night that the Lord Krishna was born in the Vrishni clan, a daughter was born to Yashoda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Guarding the newborn, the illustrious Vasudeva gave his son to Yashoda and took the girl himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Giving him to Nandagopa, he said, "Protect him. This son of yours will bring every blessing to the Yadavas.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

This child of Devaki will take away my sorrows." Then Anakadundubhi reported to Ugrasena's son

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

that a girl with auspicious marks had been born. Kamsa did not know that his sister's son had been born.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the wicked one, pleased, let her go too, saying, "As she is your daughter, so is she mine, no doubt. I will not kill her, O mighty-armed one; let her go where she pleases."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

That girl grew up there, honoured in the house of the Vrishnis; the goddess raised the goddess joyfully as her own child.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Krishna, born in this manner, they call Prajapati. The eleventh was born for the protection of Keshava.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The Yadavas will worship her with concentrated minds, for by her Krishna, the god of gods of divine form, was protected.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The sages said: Why did Kamsa, the Bhoja king, kill the infant sons of Vasudeva? Please explain this to us.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Suta said: Hear how the foolish Kamsa crushed all the sons of Anakadundubhi as soon as each was born,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

how, out of fear, the mighty-armed Krishna was sent away at birth, and how Govinda, the Supreme Person, grew up among the cows.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

At the wedding of Devaki and the wise Vasudeva, Kamsa, who was then crown prince, acted as charioteer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then a divine voice from someone unseen was heard in the sky, loud and witnessed by the world, naming Kamsa:

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"O Kamsa, the woman you are carrying in your chariot out of affection — her eighth child will be your death."

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Hearing that voice, the foolish Kamsa was distressed; drawing his sword, he wanted to kill the young woman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The mighty-armed, valiant Vasudeva, out of friendship and affection, spoke to Kamsa, son of Ugrasena:

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"No kshatriya should ever kill a woman. I have seen a way out of this, O joy of the Yadavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The eighth child born of her, O lord of the earth, I will give to you; then do with it as is fitting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

But do not act as you please now, O generous one. Or I will hand over all her children to you, one by one.

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चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Thus, O best of men, this voice will not prove false." Addressed and conciliated in this way, he accepted the proposal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Vasudeva, having received his wife, rejoiced; but the sinful, foolish Kamsa killed his sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The sages said: Who is this Vasudeva, and the famous Devaki? Who is this Nandagopa, and the illustrious Yashoda,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

he who begot Vishnu, whom Vishnu called father, she who conceived him, and she who nursed and raised him?

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Suta said: The man was Kashyapa and his beloved was Aditi. Kashyapa was a portion of Brahma, and Aditi of the Earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Nanda is known as Drona, and Yashoda was Dhara. Then the mighty-armed god, fulfilling Devaki's desires,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

moved over the earth, having entered a human body, bewildering all beings through his yoga-maya, he whose self is yoga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

When dharma perished, Vishnu himself was born in the Vrishni clan, to establish dharma and destroy the Asuras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Rukmini, princess of Vidarbha; Satya, daughter of Nagnajit; Satyabhama, daughter of Satrajit; Jambavati; Rohini;

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Shaibya; and sixteen thousand other queens. The fourteen troops of Apsarases said to be in heaven

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

were deliberately chosen and sent here by the gods and Indra; they were born in royal palaces to be wives of Vasudeva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

These are the famous and illustrious wives of Vishvaksena. Pradyumna, Charudeshna, Sudeva, Sharabha,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Charu, Charubhadra, Bhadracharu and Charuvidya were born of Rukmini, and a daughter, Charumati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Sanu, Bhanu, Aksha, Rohita, Mantravit, Jara, Andhaka, Tamrachakra, Saubhari and Jaredhara —

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

and four sisters of theirs were born of Garudadhvaja: Bhanu, Saubharika, Tamraparni and Jarandhara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

These are Satyabhama's children; hear now Jambavati's offspring: Bhadra, Bhadragupta, Bhadrachitra,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

the famous Badhrabahu, a daughter Bhadravati, and the renowned Sambodhani — know these as Jambavati's children.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Sangramajit, Shatajit and Sahasrajit — these are declared the sons of Vishvaksena by Sudevi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Vrika, Vrikashva, Vrikajit and the fair lady Vrijini, Mitrabahu and Sunitha were the offspring of Nagnajiti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Know that there were thousands of such sons; a hundred thousand sons of Vasudeva are recorded,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

and eighty thousand heroes skilled in battle. Thus the line of Janardana has been told to you as it truly is.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Brihati was the wife of Puru, as were Sumadhya and Sugati; she was the daughter of the great-souled Brihaduktha of the Shini line.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Her three famous sons, splendid in battle, were Ananda, Kanaka and Shveta, and a daughter, Shveta.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Agavaha's sons were Chitra and the hero Chitraratha; Chitrasena is also remembered as his son, and a daughter Chitravati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Tumba and Tumbavarchas were the two sons born to Tumba. Upasanga's two sons were Vajrara and Kshipra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Bhurindrasena and Bhuri were the two sons of Gaveshana. From Yudhishthira's daughter was born his son Sudhanus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

From Samba, the daughter of Kashi obtained five swift sons; these five heroes are declared to be gods of true nature.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The grandsons of the great-souled Yadavas numbered three crores — the whole family and all who remain within it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Vishnu stands as their measure and their lord; gods and men abide by his command.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The mighty Asuras slain in the wars of gods and demons were born here among men and oppress humanity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

For their destruction, a hundred families of the great-souled Yadavas arose in the Yadava clan.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Thus the descent of the Vrishnis has been told, in brief and in detail; it should be recited by one who seeks the attainment of fame.