Adhyaya 45

हिन्दी अर्थ

ध्वजाएँ फहराती थीं। दिव्य वस्त्रोंकी पताकाएँ उसकी शोभा बढ़ाती थीं और दिव्य आभूषणों (सजावटकी सामग्रियों)-से वह सभा विभूषित थी॥६३॥ उसमें जगह-जगह दिव्य पुष्पोंकी मालाएँ लटक रही थीं। दिव्य गन्धोंसे वह सभा सुवासित थी। विमानपर चलनेवाले कान्तिमान् देवताओंने उसे सब ओरसे घेर रखा था दिव्य अप्सराओंके समुदाय, विद्याधरोंके समूह, गन्धर्व, मुनि और किन्नर सब ओर आकाशमें स्थित हो देवेश्वर श्रीकृष्णणा यश गाते थे तथा मुनि, सिद्ध एवं महर्षि उनकी स्तुति करते थे ॥ ६५-६६ ॥ देवताओं की दुन्दुभियाँ आकाशमें स्वयं ही बज उठीं। आकाशमें खड़े हुए देवता सब ओरसे बारम्बार पञ्ञयोनिजनित सुगन्धचूर्ण गिरा रहे थे। देवताओंके साथ शचीवल्लभ देवेन्द्र स्वयं आकर विभिन्न वृक्षोंके मूल, त्वचा, पत्र, पुष्प और फल-ये पाँच योनि अर्थात् कारण हैं। इनसे जो गन्धचूर्ण तैयार किये गये हैं, उन्हें पश्चयोनिजनित कहते हैं। अथवा मन्दार, पारिजात, संतान, कल्पवृक्ष और हरिचन्दन नामक जो पाँच देववृक्ष हैं, उनसे प्रकट हुए दिव्य गन्धचूर्णको भी यहाँ पञ्चययोनिजनित कहा गया है।

English

Thereupon the Brāhmana Nārada, disappearing from view in the sky, said "O Vishnu, O god, O Krishna, I am pleased (59). The arduous work, that you have performed by destroying Krishna, is in thy power and in that of the three-eyed Deity (Siva) amongst the celestials (60). O my child, my mind is devoted to thee, and therefore desirous of witnessing this combat between a man and a horse I have come here from the celestial region (61). O Govinda, beholding thy deeds as the destruction of Putanā &c., and this thy present feat I have been highly pleased (68). When this wicked-minded horse-demon Keshi used to increase his body, even Mahendra, the slayer of Bali, was stricken with fear (63). With thy outstretched hands thou hast sundered him. This death was ordained for him by Brahmā, the root of the universe (64). Listen now to my declaration, O Vishnu. Since thou hast slain Keshi, thou shalt pass by the name of Keshava in the world (65). May good betide thee, O Keshava, I shall soon depart. Thou hast many works still to accomplish and thou art capable of doing them. Do thou perform them therefore, without any delay (66). O god, thyself being engaged in another work, other deities, dependant on thy power, are sporting like men imitating thy feats (67). The time for the mighty deep of the Bharata war, the battle of the kings, who are about to repair to the celestial region, is near at hand (68). Because the kings will repair to the region of Sakra, houses are being built for them there, the etherial roads are being cleared off and the cars are being embellished with pennons (69). O Keshava, when Ugrasena's son will be killed and thou wilt be in thy position this terrible and all-destroying war of kings will commence (70). O Mādhava, unparalleled are thy deeds; therefore at the time of the war the Pāndavas will seek refuge with thee and thou too shalt espouse their cause (71). When thou shalt be on the royal throne, undoubtedly the kings will renounce their most excellent and auspicious prosperity (72), O Krishna, O lord of the universe, thus I have communicated unto thee the intelligence of the gods living in the celestial region and of the universe. Although this history is recorded in Srutis it will become famous in the world (73). O lord, I have witnessed thy deeds and have seen thee. I now depart and shall return when Kansa will be slain" (74).

हिन्दी अर्थ

विमानवरमारुहा सप्रकाश:ः स्थितोःम्बरे। अष्टो ये लोकपालास्ते स्वासु दिश्लु समास्थिता: सहकारसमायुक्ता ववर्षुर्जलदा इव। दिव्यकाझ्नरल्रौधैर्दिव्यपुष्पसमन्विति:. शुभे देवसभे रम्ये स्नानहेतोरिहागते बैनतेयश्व बलवान् कामरूपी नराकृतिः

English

Saying this Nārada wended the etherial way. And hearing the words of Nārada, proficient in celestial music, the Gopas too, along with Krishna, repaired to Vraja (75–76).

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रथश्चव कैशिको वीरो वामपार्श्व तथासने उपविष्ठी महात्मानौ देवस्यानुमते नृपौ। तथैव वामपार्श्व तु वृष्ण्यन्धकमहारथा: भास्करप्रतिमे दिव्ये दिव्यास्तरणविस्तृते एक श्रेष्ठ विमानपर आरूढ़ हो आकाशमें स्थित थे और सब लोग उन्हें प्रत्यक्ष देख रहे थे। जो आठ लोकपाल थे, वे अपनी दिशाओंमें स्थित हो सब ओर भगवान्के यशका गान, नृत्य एवं स्तुति करते थे। उनके नृत्य- गान आदिके सम्मिलित शब्दको सुनकर सभी नरेशोंके नेत्र आश्चर्यसे खिल उठे और उन्होंने उस मड्गलमयी दिव्य सभामें प्रवेश किया। उस समय बलवानू महाबाहु कैशिक समस्त नरेशोंके पास जाकर उनका विधिपूर्वक

English

Vaishampayana said:—Thereupon when, the sun, with weakened rays, set, when in the evening crimson sky, the disc of the moon became tawny coloured, when the birds entered into their nests, when the fire was enkindled by the sacrificers, when the quarters were enshrouded a little with darkness, when in that delightful night of the spring, Sukas, Valakas and other birds fell asleep in the village of the milk-men, when the night-rangers, fond of meat, became delighted, when the delightful night of Indra Gopas, when the study of the Vedas is stopped, set in, when the hour for boiling milk—a necessary adjunct of an Agnihotra ceremony for the householders, appeared, when the hermits began to offer oblations to fire, when the cows came back, and having their calves bound (to stakes) at the time of yielding milk began to bellow, when the milk-men, with long ropes for binding cows, and setting up a noise, began to call their kine, by names and collect them, when fire was set to dried cow-dung by Gopas returned from the forest and having their shoulders bent down by the weight of woods, when after the termination of the day and with the beginning of night the moon rose and shone, when with the disappearance of the rays of the sun the day passed away and with the shining rays of the moon the night set in, when the sky grew effulgent like burning fire, Akrura, as if along with birds about to enter into their nests, arrived at Vraja in his car, with a view of communicating happy news of union with friends. Having entered there that giver of gifts frequently enquired after Keshava, Rohini's son and Nanda Gopa (1-14).

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूजन करके उन सबको भीतर ले आये। जब सुरक्रेष्ठ भगवान्को समस्त राजाओंके शुभागमनकी सूचना दी गयी, तब सम्पूर्ण मज्गलमयी सामग्रियोंसे पूजित हुए वे श्रीमान् हरि भवनसे बाहर निकले। तदनन्तर आकाशमें स्थित हुए वे दिव्य कलश, जिनके कण्ठमें वस्त्र लपेटे गये थे तथा जो आम्रपल्लवोंसे सुशोभित थे, भगवान्के ऊपर बादलोंके समान जलकी वर्षा करने लगे। उन दिव्य कलशोंने भगवान्का राजेन्द्रपदपर अभिषेक करते समय दिव्य सुवर्ण एवं रत्नोंके समुदायसे युक्त, दिव्य पुष्पोंसे सुवासित तथा सुगन्धचूर्णसे मिश्रित जलके द्वारा शास्त्रोक्त विधिके अनुसार श्रीकृष्णके अभिषेकका कार्य सम्पन्न करके उन्हें सुन्दर दिव्य वस्त्राभूषणोंद्वारा अलंकृत एवं नरेशोंके लिये दर्शनीय कर दिया। तत्पश्चात् दिव्य वस्त्र, विचित्र दिव्य माला और दिव्य अनुलेपनसे वहाँ आये हुए राजाओंका विधिपूर्वक सत्कार करके उनकी अनुमति ले, भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण अपने स्नानके लिये इस

English

Thereupon coming down from the chariot that highly powerful and liberal prince, resembling a Vasu, entered Nanda's house (15). As soon as he entered the gate with his face full of joy and eyes full of tears he saw Krishna stationed at the milking-place in the midst of calves like a bull. Greatly delighted at seeing Krishna, the pious Akrura with heavy accents, said "Come to me, O Keshava." And beholding Vāsudeva, at the junction of boyhood and youth who lay on a fig-leaf at the time of the universal dissolution, and who assumed the form of a dwarf at the time of imposing on Bali, served by the prosperity of the three worlds, he praised him again and again and said within himself:—"This is the lotus-eyed Krishna of the size of a huge mountain, resembling an ocean overflowed with water and endued with the prowess of a lion and tiger. Irrepressible in battle he has the mystic mark of Srivatsa on his breast and his well-adorned arms are like a ground where the enemies are being killed (16-20). He is the incarnation of Vishnu under the guise of a milk-man who is the first worshipful of the universe and whose form is Upanishad. His hairs have stood erect (on seeing a votary) (21). His head, resembling an umbrella, is worthy of a crown, his ears of two most excellent Kundalas and his spacious breast of a neck-chain. And his two plump and long arms have increased his beauty (22-23). Clad in a yellow raiment, his body, looked after by a thousand of women can even cut Madana (Cupid) to the quick. He is the eternal Vishnu (24). The lord, whose two feet are the refuge of the earth, and which covered the three worlds, has himself descended on earth (25). His beautiful right hand is fit for holding the discus and his left hand is, as if, willing to hold a club (26). With his first foot²⁵⁸ he has descended on earth. And that foremost of the celestials is shining on earth (27).

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूतलपर उतरी हुई सुन्दर एवं रमणीय देवसभाके भीतर (एक उज्जल दिव्य सिंहासनपर) विराजमान हुए॥ ६७---.७७॥ उस समय यादव तथा विदर्भदेशीय नरेश उनकी सेवामें पास ही खड़े थे। इच्छानुसार रूप धारण करनेवाले बलवान एवं महापराक्रमी गरुड़ मनुष्यका रूप धारण करके भगवानके दाहिने बगलमें जाकर एक नरेश भगवान्की आज्ञा पाकर उनके वाम पार्श्वमें एक आसनपर बैठे। उसी प्रकार वाम भागमें ही वृष्णि और अन्धक वंशके महारथी सात्यक आदि महाबली वीर भी विराजमान हुए। सूर्यके समान तेजस्वी तथा दिव्य सुखोपविष्ट॑ श्रीमन्तं देवेरिव शचीपतिम्। सचिव: श्राविताः सर्वे प्रविष्टास्तेनराधिपा: यथाहेण चर सम्पूज्य राजान:ः सर्व एवं ते। सुखोपविष्टास्ते स्वेषु आसनेषु नराधिपा:

English

"The Brāhmanas, conversant with the knowledge of future, have said that the Lord Gopāla will multiply the almost extinct Yadu race (28). As the torrents fill up the great ocean, so hundreds and thousands of Yadavas by his power will fill up their respective families (29). When the commander of the enemies will be slain the entire, eternal and prosperous universe will abide by his commands, as in the golden age (30). While on earth he will subjugate the entire world; and though not a king he will rule over all the crowned heads (31). As in the days of yore, vanquishing Bali with his three foot-steps he installed Purandara as the king of gods in the celestial region, so subjugating the three worlds with his two feet he will forsooth now install Ugrasena as the Lord Paramount (32-33). While Keshava, the Creator of ocean-like hostilities, who is well-versed in many lores regarding the kings, the Ancient Purusha, whom the Brāhmanas have hymned in the Vedas, has become desirous of living like a man, forsooth he will be an object of imitation to all the worlds (34–35). To-day with _mantras_ I shall duly adore in my mind the divinity and the person of Vishnu (36). The Maharshis, endued with spiritual knowledge, know him as superhuman. That he has appeared amongst men and has become one of our kinsmen is undoubtedly superhuman (37). However holding a consultation with Krishna in the night, I shall, if he likes, take him and the Gopas to Mathurā"

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवन्तमुपरुद्धानां देव त्वं क्षन्तुमहसि न मे बैरं प्रवन्‍सति एकाहमपि केशिक। विशेषेण नरेन्‍्द्राणां क्षत्रधर्मेडवतिष्ठताम् योद्धव्यमिति धर्मेण अधर्मे तु पराड्ग्मुखे। तेषां किंहेतुना कोपः कर्तव्यस्त्ववनीशए्वरा: एषथधर्मो नूलोके5स्मिज्ञायन्ते च प्रियन्तिच

English

Beholding Krishna and thus recapitulating within himself thoughts pregnant with reasoning and high significance he entered into the court of Nanda Gopa (39).

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतस्मिन्नेव काले तु भीष्मको नयकोविदः । बिछौनोंसे सुसज्जित दिव्य सिंहासनपर सुखपूर्वक बैठे हुए श्रीमान् भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण देवताओंके साथ विराजमान शचीपति इन्द्रके समान शोभा पा रहे थे। तदनन्तर हुए। उन समस्त नरेशोंने यथायोग्य भगवान्का पूजन ८३॥ इसके बाद वक्ताओंमें श्रेष्ठ महाज्ञानी कैशिक, जो समस्त शास्त्रोंके मर्मज्ञ थे, यथोचितरूपसे भगवान्का पूजन करके इस प्रकार बोले-- कैशिकने कहा--प्रभो देव! अबतक सब राजा अज्ञानवश आपके विषयमें यही जानते थे कि ये भी मनुष्य ही हैं; इसीलिये ये लोग आपके प्रति अपराध कर बैठे हैं। आप इन अपराधियोंको क्षमा कर दें

English

²⁵⁸ In his true Brahma form devoid of all qualities. The four feet are Viswa, Taijasa, Prajna and Turya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण बोले--कैशिक ! मेरे मनमें एक दिन भी वैर नहीं टिकता है। विशेषत: क्षत्रिय-धर्ममें स्थिर रहनेवाले नरेशोंपर, जो युद्धको धर्म समझकर उसमें प्रवृत्त होते और अधर्मसे मुँह मोड़े रहते हैं, किसलिये क्रोध किया जाय ? भूमिपालो! जो बीत गया, वह गया; जो लोग मर गये, वे स्वर्गमें चले गये। इस मनुष्य- लोकका यह स्वाभाविक धर्म (नियम) है कि यहाँ प्राणी जन्म लेते और मरते रहते हैं॥ ८६--८८॥ अतः नरेश्वरो! जो लोग मर गये या मारे गये, उनके लिये आपलोगोंको शोक नहीं करना चाहिए। हमें तो क्षमा ही अच्छी लगती है। अत: वे सब राजा आजसे वैरभावका त्याग करके निर्वर हो जायेँ बैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! उन नरेशोंसे ऐसा कहकर उन्हें आश्वासन दे महातेजस्वी भगवान् मधुसूदन कैशिकके मुँहकी ओर देखकर चुप हो गये

English

Vaishampayana said:—That giver of liberal gifts, having entered Nanda's house with Keshava and collected all the elderly milk-men, said delightedly to Krishna and Rohini's son "O my sons, early in the morning to-morrow, we will all repair to Mathurā (1–2). Under Kansa's command, the Gopa inhabitants of Vraja, with their family and annual tributes, are to go there (3). Kansa is celebrating there a prosperous bow-sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसी समय वक्ताओंमें श्रेष्ठ नीतिकुशल राजा भीष्यक भगवान्का यथोचित पूजन करके बोले-- इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वण रुक्मिणीस्वयंवरे पश्चाशत्तमो5ध्याय: इस प्रकार श्रीमहाधारतके खिलभाग हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें रुक्मिणीका स्वयंवरविषयक पचासवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ श्रीकृष्ण और भीष्मकका संवाद, भीष्मकद्वारा श्रीकृष्णकी स्तुति तथा श्रीकृष्णका मथुरागमन एका होक॑ समालोक्य वरयिष्यति मे मति:

English

"You will all witness it and be united with your kinsmen (4). O my sons, your father Vasudeva is overwhelmed with sorrow consequent upon the destruction of his sons. You will be united with him there (5). O Krishna, he has grown old and all his limbs have become lean on account of decrepitude. And he is being always oppressed by Kansa of sinful designs (6). Out of Kansa's fear and your absence his mind is always burning in anxiety (7). O Govinda, you will also see the sorrowful and goddess-like Devaki. Her breast has not been handled by her sons and she is growing lean out of grief for her sons. She is anxious to see you. And stricken with the sorrow of separation she is there like a cow without her calf (8–9). Like unto the moon possessed by Rāhu her eyes have run into their sockets and clad in a soiled raiment she is poorly spending her days (10). O Krishna, that ascetic lady is being exhausted with your sorrow. She is anxious to see you. And the desire for your return is reigning supreme in her mind (11). O lord, being separated from thee from thy very infancy she could not listen to thy child-like talks nor could she see the beauty of thy moon-like countenance (12). If by giving birth to thee Devaki is to repent thus what necessity had she then of a son? It would have been better for her not to have any offspring (13). Women, having no children, are subject to one grief only—but there is no end of their miseries, if they, on having offspring, have not their ends accomplished and fie on such sons (14). O Mādhava, thou art the saviour of even thy enemies, art gifted with prowess like unto that of Indra and art endued with matchless accomplishments. She does not desire such a grief whose son thou art (15). Although aged thy parents are now serving another man and Kansa, of a sinful mind, is now insulting them on thy account (16). If like unto earth who holds thee Devaki deserves thy respect it behoves thee to save that goddess sunk into the water of sorrow (17). O Krishna, subjecting old Vasudeva, ever fond of his son and used to luxuries, to sorrow consequent upon the separation of his sons what religious merit wilt thou acquire (18)? O Mādhava, as thou didst vanquish the wicked Nāga Kalya in the lake of Yamunā, as thou didst uproot the mount Govardhana for the behoof of the cows, destroy the powerful Arishtha elated with pride, kill the wicked-minded Keshi ever intent upon killing others so do thou now make such an exertion with great care for saving thy aged parents overwhelmed with grief that thou mayst acquire piety (19–21). Those, who saw thy father insulted in the court of Kansa, are all, laden with sorrow, continually shedding tears (22). Brought under the control of Kansa thy mother is suffering diverse miseries as the destruction of her sons (23). A son, born of his parents, should satisfy all the debts due by him as laid down in the scriptures (24). O sinless Krishna, if dost thou show this favour towards thy parants they will cast off their grief and thou shalt too satisfy thy duty" (25).

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतः प्रसादयिष्ये त्वां पुत्रदुर्नयहेतुना। प्रसादं कुरु देवेश क्षन्तुमहसि मे प्रभो यदा भवति बै प्रौढः कीदृूशो 5विनयो भवेतू् सूर्येन्दुसदृशॉल्लोकांस्तपसोपार्जितश्रिय: । लोके5स्मिन् नरदेवानां महाकुलसमुद्धवानू

English

Vaishampāyana said:—The powerful Krishna knew everything so without taking any offence at the words of the liberal prince he said "So be it" (26). Hearing the words of Akrura, all the Gopas, headed by Nanda, desired to follow the orders of Kansa (27). Determined upon going to Mathurā the elderly Gopa inhabitants of Vraja dressed themselves. And arranging their presents they all proceeded along (28). Desiring of offering tributes unto Kansa, the heads of the various Gopa clans arranged according to their herds and quality, buffaloes and bull, curd, milk and clarified butter. And with these their tributes they all set out (29–30). Conversing with Krishna and Rohini's son Akrura spent the night without sleep (31). Thereupon in the dawn resonant with the notes of the birds and after the termination of the night all the rays of the moon were withdrawn. All the luminous bodies disappeared from the welkin covered with the rays of the sun. The earth was soaked with drops of dews driven by the morning breeze. The fading stars fell asleep on their beds of sky and were shorn of lustre. Thus did the night disappear and the sun rose. As if seeing the increasing body of the sun, the moon, of cool rays, withdrew his own form in shame. Thereupon the outskirts of Vraja were filled with cows, the churning vessels were setting up a sound, the young ones were bound down with ropes and the high-ways of Vraja were filled with Gopas. At that time placing on carts their vessels filled with various materials and themselves also getting on them the Gopas set out speedily (32–33).

हिन्दी अर्थ

नस तिष्ठति लोके5स्मिन् निर्दहिद् दण्डवहिना एष धर्मो नरेन्द्राणामिति ते विदितं प्रभो। लोकधर्म पुरस्कृत्य पुरा गीत॑ स्वयम्भुवा तादृशं॑ रड्ुमतुलं॑ कारयंस्तनयस्तव। कथ॑ त्वया ह्ाविज्ञात इति मे संशयो महान् आगतानां नरेन्द्राणामनलार्केन्दुवर्चसाम्। यथाहण तु सम्पूज्य आतिथ्यं कृतवानसि

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Thereupon Krishna, Rohini's son, and Akrura, the giver of liberal presents proceeded on chariots like three Patriarchs (39). When they reached the bank of Yamunā Akrura said to Krishna:—"Stop the carriage here and look after the horses (40). Offer with care barley to the horses in the vessel that is on the car and wait for me for a moment (41). Ananta, the king of serpents and the protector of all the worlds, is the lord of the universe. Therefore going to the river Yamunā, I shall, with celestial _mantras_, worship him (42). When I shall bow unto that mystic lord Ananta, clad in blue a apparel, having an auspicious crown and a thousand heads, nectarine poison will come out of the mouth of that god and I shall drink it like unto the celestials drinking ambrosia (43–44). For the peace of the serpents Shesha will convene a meeting and let me behold that king of serpents endued with prosperity and the very abode of auspiciousness (45). As long as I do not come back from the lake of the king of serpents you both wait here for me" (46).

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्यकने कहा-- भगवन्! मेरा पुत्र रुक्मी अपने बालचापल्य या अविवेकके कारण अपनी बहिनको नरेन्द्रोंके समक्ष स्वयंवरमें देना चाहता है; परंतु मेरी इच्छा उसे स्वयंवरमें देनेकी नहीं है॥१॥ अत्यन्त बचपन या मूर्खताके कारण ही वह अपनी बहिनको स्वयंवरमें देना चाहता है, ऐसा मेरा विश्वास है। मेरी राय तो यही है कि वह अकेली एकमात्र मनोनीत पतिका वरण करे॥ २॥ अतः प्रभो! मैं अपने पुत्रकी दुर्नीतिके कारण (अपनेको अपराधी मानकर) आपको प्रसन्न करना चाहता हूँ। देवेश्वर! आप मुझपर कृपा बनाये रखें और मेरे अपराधको क्षमा कर दें श्रीकृष्ण बोले--राजन्! आपके पुत्रने बाल्यावस्थामें ही समस्त नरेश-मण्डलमें हलचल मचा दी है; फिर जब वह प्रौढ़ होगा, तब न जाने उसकी उद्ण्डता कैसी हो जायगी ?॥ ४॥ जो एक राजाके सामने भी मोहबश

English

Hearing this Krishna was pleased and said "Go but do not delay; for without you, we shall not be able to wait here" (47).

हिन्दी अर्थ

झूठ बोलता है, वह राजाओंको मिलनेवाले सूर्य और चन्द्रमाके समान प्रकाशमान तथा तपस्यासे श्रीसम्पन्न हुए लोकोंको, जो उसे महान् कुलमें उत्पन्न होनेके कारण सुगमतापूर्वक किये गये बड़े-बड़े यज्ञोंद्वारा प्राप्त हुए हैं, यम-यातनाकी आगसे दग्ध कर देता है और उन लोकोंमेंसे ही एक जो यह लोक है, इसमें भी वह रह नहीं पाता है॥ ५-६॥ प्रभो! यह (सत्यभाषण) नरेशोंका धर्म है। इस बातकों आप भी जानते ही होंगे। स्वयम्भू ब्रह्माजीने पूर्वकालमें लोकधर्मको सामने रखते हुए सत्यके ही महत्त्वका मान किया है॥७॥ मनुजेश्वर! राजेन्द्र ऐसी दशामें आपका पुत्र राजसभामें उन राजाओंके आगे झूठ कैसे बोल सकता है? (जिसमें आपकी सम्मति नहीं होगी, उसकी घोषणा वह कैसे कर सकता है) आपका पुत्र जब वैसा अनृपम रंगस्थल बनवा रहा था, तब आप उसकी उस चेष्टासे किस तरह अनजान रह गये ? यह मेरे मनमें महान् संशय है॥ ९॥ अग्नि, सूर्य और चन्द्रमाके समान कान्तिमान् नरेश यहाँ पधारे हैं

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

और आपने उन सबका यथायोग्य पूजन करके आतिथ्य- सत्कार किया है। (फिर आप इन बातोंसे अपनेको अपरिचित कैसे बता रहे हैं) कर्थ॑ नज्ञातवान् राजंस्तव पुत्रस्य चेष्टितम् ममागमनदोषेण कथ्थं कनन्‍्यां न दास्यसे कन्याविध्न॑ च कुर्वाणो नरके परिपच्यते। इति धर्मविदेगीत॑ मन्वादिभिरनरोत्तमै:

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Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदित्वा न कृतातिथ्यं नरदेव तवालयम् उषितौ च यथा स्वर्गे पुरा गरूडकेशवौ एवमेव ब्लुवाणं तु कृष्णं वाग्वज़चोदितम्। एलदणवाचाम्बुना55सिच्य शमितो5ग्रिरिव ज्वलन् प्रसीद देवलोकेश पाहि मां लोकशासन। अज्ञानतमसाविष्ट॑ ज्ञानचक्षु:प्रदो भव न प्रसिद्धबन्ति कर्माणि क्रियतामविचारणात्

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Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजन्! रथ, घोड़े, हाथी और पैदल सैनिकोंसे भरी हुई चतुरक्षिणी सेनाका जो अनृपम संहार हुआ है, वह सब आपके पुत्रकी कुचेष्टठाका ही फल है, इस बातकी जानकारी आपको कैसे नहीं हुई 7॥ ११॥ राजन्! जब यहाँ चतुरड्लिणी सेनाका जमाव होगा, तब क्‍या कोई खेदजनक घटना नहीं घटित होगी--यह बात आपकी समझमें कैसे नहीं आ रही है। यह मेरी बुद्धिमें संशय उत्पन्न हो गया है॥ १२॥ नरेश्वर! मेरा यहाँ आगमन ही प्राय: आपके लिये हितकर नहीं है--ऐसा समझकर ही आपने मुझ अपात्रका आतिथ्य-सत्कार नहीं किया राजन! मुझे छोड़कर आप इन सुपात्र राजाओंको अपनी कन्या दीजिये। मेरे आ जानेके दोषसे आप अपनी कन्‍्याका दान कैसे नहीं करेंगे॥ १४ ॥ कन्याके विवाहमें विध्न डालनेवाला मनुष्य नरककी आगमें पकाया जाता

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

है--ऐसा मनु आदि धर्मज्ञ नरेशोंने कहा है प्रजानाथ इसलिये मैं रज्भभूमिमें नहीं आया हूँ, नरदेव! मुझे पहले ही ज्ञात हो गया था कि आपका घर आतिथ्य- हीन है॥१६॥ राजन्! नरेश्वर! मैंने विदर्भ नगरमें विश्रामके लिये जो अपनी सेनाको ठहरा दिया--इसके कारण राजेन्द्रोंका राजा होकर भी मैं लज्जासे गड़ गया हूँ (क्योंकि यदि मैंने यहाँ विश्राम न किया होता तो मुझे आपके द्वारा सत्कृत न होनेका अपमान नहीं सहना आतिथ्य-सत्कार प्राप्त किया है; क्योंकि राजा कैशिकको अतिथि प्रिय है। हम दोनों यहाँ उसी तरह सुखसे रहे हैं, जैसे पहले वैकुण्ठधाममें रहा करते थे वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! ऐसी ही बातें कहकर जिन्होंने वाग्वज्का प्रहार किया था, उन्हीं भगवान् श्रीकृष्णको, जो अग्निके समान प्रज्वलित हो रहे थे, राजा भीष्मकने अपनी मधुर वाणीरूप जलसे सींचकर

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Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मक बोले--देवलोकेश्वर! आप मुझपर प्रसन्न हों, लोकशासक परमेश्वर! मेरी रक्षा कीजिये। मैं अज्ञानरूपी अन्धकारसे घिरा हुआ हूँ, आप मुझे ज्ञानरूपी नेत्र प्रदान करें॥ २० ॥ मनुष्ययोनिमें जन्म लेकर मांसपिण्डपर ही दृष्टि रखनेके कारण अथवा केवल स्थूलदर्शी होनेके कारण हम सम्यगू ज्ञानसे वज्ञित हैं (हमारी बुद्धि उलटी हो गयी है)। अतः अविचारपूर्वक कर्म करनेके कारण हमारे कार्य सिद्ध नहीं हो पाते भवन्तं शरणं प्राप्प देवानामपि हैवतम्। सम्यग् भवतु मे दृष्टि: सम्पश्यन्तु च मे क्रिया: फलदां हि प्रकुर्वन्ति महासेनापतिर्यथा

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्मया चिन्तितं कार्य तद् भवाउ्छो तुमह ति प्रसादं कुरु देवेश न कोपं कर्तुमहसि स्वकन्यां दास्यसे नेति को5त्र नेता तवानघ रुक्मिण्या दिव्यमूर्तित्वं सम्बन्धे कारणं मम मेरुकूटे पुरा देवैः कृतमंशावतारणम्। तदा निसूष्टा श्री: पूर्व गच्छ त्वं पतिना सह

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रुत्वा स्वयं विनिश्चित्य यद् युक्त तत् करिष्यति श्रीरेषा ब्रह्मवाक्येन जाता केनापि हेतुना एका त्वेकाय दातव्या इति धर्मो व्यवस्थित: नच तां शक्यसे राजल्लक्ष्मी दातुं स्वयंवरे। सदृशं वरमालोक्य दातुमईसि धर्मतः

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप देवताओंके भी देवता हैं। आपकी शरणमें आकर मेरी दृष्टि उत्तम हो जाय और मेरे सारे कर्म ठीक ढंगसे सम्पन्न हों॥२२॥ जैसे प्रधान सेनापति अयोग्य सेनाका भी नीतिपूर्वक सशञ्जालनकर उसे सफल बना देता है, उसी तरह विद्वान् पुरुष असम्पन्न कर्मको भी यदि वह न्याययुक्त है तो फलदायक बना देते हैं आपकी शरणमें आ जानेके कारण अब मुझे किसी प्रकारका भय नहीं सता रहा है। मैंने जो कार्य सोचा है, उसे आप सुननेकी कृपा करें॥ २४ ॥ देवेश्वर ! मैं स्वयंवरमें आये हुए राजाओंको अपनी कन्या नहीं देना चाहता। आप मुझपर कृपा करें, क्रोध न करेँ श्रीकृष्ण बोले--महामते नरेश्वर आप केवल बातें बनाते हैं। इससे क्या होगा? अनघ) आप अपनी कन्या किसीको देंगे या नहीं-इस विषयमें आपको रोकनेवाला कौन है ?॥ २६॥ “आप दूसरेको कन्या न

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

दीजिये, मुझे ही दीजिये' यह दोनों प्रकारकी बातें मुझे नहीं कहनी चाहिए। रुक्मिणी दिव्यरूपधारिणी देवी है, उसकी यह दिव्यता ही उसके साथ मेरे भावी सम्बन्धमें कारण है॥ २७ ॥ पूर्वकालमें मेरुपर्वतके शिखरपर एकत्र हुए देवताओंने अपने-अपने अंशको भूतलपर उतारा था। उस समय ब्रह्माजीने लक्ष्मीसे कहा-- 'देवि! तुम भी अपने पतिके साथ जाओ और मनुष्यलोकमें कुण्डिनपुर्के भीतर राजा भीष्मककी रानीके गर्भसे जन्म लो। विपुलश्रोणि! इन्द्रपर कृपा करके तुम्हें ऐसा करना चाहिए'॥ २८-२९॥ राजन्! इसीलिये मैं आपसे स्वाभाविक बात कह रहा हूँ, इसमें कहीं कृत्रिमता या बनावट नहीं है। इस बातको सुनकर आपकी कन्या रुक्मिणी स्वयं ही अपने कर्तव्यका निश्चय करके जो उचित समझेगी, वह करेगी; क्योंकि वह साधारण स्त्री नहीं है, यह साक्षात् लक्ष्मी है और किसी कारणवश ब्रह्माजीके कहनेसे यहाँ प्रकट

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुई है॥ ३०-३१॥ वह नरेन्‍्द्रोंक सामने स्वयंवरविधिका पालन करनेयोग्य नहीं है। एक कन्याको एक ही वरके हाथमें देना चाहिए-यही सिद्धान्तभूत सुस्थिर धर्म है॥ ३२॥ राजन्! आप उस लक्ष्मीको स्वयंवरमें नहीं दे सकते। किसी योग्य वरको देखकर धर्मपूर्वक उसके हाथमें उसका दान कर देना ही आपके लिये उचित है अतोर्थ बैनतेयो5यं विधघ्नकारणहेतुना। आगतः कुण्डिनगरे देवराजेन चोदितः अहं चैवागतो राज्ञां द्रष्टुकामो महोत्सवम्। तां च कन्यां वरारोहां पदोन रहितां अियम् कुलजे सत्त्वसम्पन्ने धर्मज्ञे सत्यवादिनि। भवादूशे कथं राजन् कलुषो भुवि वर्तते

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षान्तो5यमिति मन्तव्यं मम सेनासहागतम्। न चाहं सेनया सार्द्ध यास्यामि रिपुवाहिनीम् अक्षान्तश्चारिसेनायां यास्यामि द्विजवाहने। स्थित: सोमार्कसंकाशान्यायुधानि करैर्वहन् कलुषो नाम राजेन्द्र बसेत् कापुरुषेषु वे। श्रेषु शुद्धभावेषु कलुषो बसते कथम् इमावपि च राजानो विदर्भनगराधिपो

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

आतिथ्यकरणेस्माकं स्वराज्यं ददतावुभौ । तेन दानफलेनास्य दश्पूर्वा दिवं गताः भविष्याश्वेव राजानः पुत्रपौत्रा दशावराः। ते5पि तत्रैव यास्यन्ति देवलोक॑ नराधिपा: इसीलिये देवराज इन्धसे प्रेरित होकर यह विनतानन्दन गरुड़ इस स्वयंवरमें विघ्न डालने-हेतु कुण्डिनपुरमें पथारे हैं॥ २४॥ मैं राजाओंके इस महान् उत्सवको तथा बिना कमलकी लक्ष्मीरूपा इस परम सुन्दरी राजकन्याको देखनेकी इच्छासे यहाँ आया था ॥ ३५ ॥ राजन्। पृथ्वीनाथ! आपने जो मेरे सामने यह बात कही कि मेरा अपराध क्षमा करना चाहिए,सो ठीक है। मैं इसे युक्तिसंगत मानता हूँ। इसमें दुर्भावका कोई कारण नहीं है विभो! इस विषयमें तो मैं पहले ही कह चुका हूँ कि आपके राज्यमें सौम्यरूपसे आया हूँ (विरोधीरूपसे नहीं) । इसीसे आपको समझ लेना चाहिए कि मैंने क्षमा कर दी है॥ ३७॥ राजन्! क्षमाशील पुरुषोंमें बहुत-से गुण

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Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकट होते हैं। क्षमा सब दोषोंको हर लेनेवाली है। मुझ- जैसे पुरुषके हृदयमें दुर्भाव कैसे रह सकता है नरेश्वर! आप भी कुलीन, सत्त्वगुण-सम्पन्न, धर्मज्ञ और सत्यवादी हैं। इस भूतलपर आप-जैसे पुरुषके हृदयमें कलुषभाव कैसे टिक सकता है॥३५९॥ मैं सेनाके साथ यहाँ आया हूँ, इसलिये आपको यही मानना चाहिए कि ये क्षमाशील हैं; क्योंकि मैं शत्रुओंकी सेनामें अपनी सेना साथ लेकर नहीं जाता हूँ॥ ४० ॥ जब मैं असहिष्णु होकर शत्रु-सेनापर आक्रमण करता हूँ, तब गरुड़पर बैठता हूँ और अपने हाथोंमें चन्द्रमा तथा सूर्यके समान चमकीले अस्त्र-शस्त्र धारण करता हूँ॥४१॥ राजन! मेरे लिये पिता सबसे अधिक आदरणीय हैं, जो अवस्थामें आपके ही तुल्य हैं (अत: आप मेरे लिये पिताके तुल्य हैं)। आप अपनी पुरीका भलीभाँति पालन कीजिये और

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियोंमें पिताके समान आदरणीय बनकर रहिये राजेन्द्र! दुर्भाव तो कायरोंमें रहा करता है, विशुद्ध भाववाले शूरवीरोंमें कलुषित भाव कैसे रह सकता है ॥ ४३॥ मेरी यह वृत्ति सर्वथा कलुषभावसे रहित है, इस बातको आपलोग अच्छी तरह जान लें। हम पुत्रोंपर पिताके तुल्य ही स्नेह रखते हैं। ये दोनों विदर्भनगरके अधिपति राजा क्रथ और कैशिक भी ऐसे ही स्वभावके हैं॥ ४४॥ इन दोनोंने हमलोगोंका आतिथ्य-सत्कार करते समय मुझे अपना सारा राज्य ही समर्पित कर दिया। उस दानके फलसे इनके दस पीढ़ी पहलेके पूर्वज स्वर्गलोकमें चले गये॥ ४५॥ भविष्यमें भी दस पीढ़ीतक जो पुत्र- पौत्र आदि राजा होंगे, वे सभी नरेश उक्त दानके फलसे उसी देवलोकमें जायँगे अनयो:ः सुचिरं कालं॑ भुक्‍्त्वा राज्यमकण्टकम्। यदाभिलाषो मोक्षस्य यास्यते निर्वुतिं सुखम्

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालेन ते5पि यास्यन्ति देवलोकं त्रिविष्टपम् एवमुक्त्वा तु राजानं भीष्मकं यदुनन्दनः। राज्षएचेवमुपामन्त्रय वैदर्भाभ्यां विशेषतः सभानिनष्क्रम्य देवेशो जगाम रथमन्तिकम् । ततः प्रहष्टो राजर्षिभीष्मक: किल केशवम् सहस्त्रशिरसं देवं॑ सहस्त्रमुकुटोज्वलम्

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिव्याभरणसंयुक्त दिव्यानेकोद्मयतायुधम् कृष्ण रक्तारविन्दाक्ष॑ चन्द्रसूर्याग्निलोचनम् । दृष्ठा स राजा राजेन्द्र प्रणिपत्य कृताझञलि: वाड्म्मनःकायसंयुक्तं स्तोतुमारब्धवांस्तदा । देवदेव नमस्तुभ्यमनादिनिधनाय वै शाश्रवतायादिदेवाय. नारायण परायण। स्वयम्भुवे च विश्वाय स्थाणवे वेधसाय च

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदसद्धावयुक्ताय पुराणपुरुषायः च इन दोनोंको चिरकालतक अकण्टक राज्य भोग लेनेके पश्चात् जब मोक्षकी अभिलाषा होगी, तब ये सुखस्वरूप परमानन्द पदको प्राप्त कर लेंगे जो महाभाग नरेश मेरा अभिषेक करनेके लिये आये थे, वे भी समयानुसार देवताओंके निवासभूत स्वर्गलोकमें चले जायँगे॥ ४८॥ आपलोगोंका कल्याण हो, अब मैं गरुड़के साथ भोजराज उग्रसेनद्वारा पालित रमणीय मथुरापुरीको जाऊँगा

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं-- जनमेजय ! राजा भीष्मकसे ऐसा कहकर विशेषत: वहाँ बैठे हुए राजाओंसे विदा ले यदुकुलनन्दन देवेश्वर श्रीकृष्ण विदर्भराज क्रथ और कैशिकके साथ सभाभवनसे निकलकर रथके निकट गये। तदनन्तर भगवान् श्रीकृष्णको जाते देख राजर्षि भीष्मक बड़े प्रसन्‍न हुए और उन समस्त भूपालोंके मुखपर विषाद छा गया। जो सबके आदिकारण, स्वयम्भूरूप, सहतसों नेत्रोंसे विभूषित, सहस्नों भुजाओंसे सुशोभित शरीखाले, सहस्रों मस्तकोंसे सम्पन्न तथा सहस्रों मुकुटोंसे प्रकाशमान हैं, जो दिव्य माला तथा दिव्य वस्त्र धारण करनेवाले, दिव्य गन्ध और दिव्य अनुलेपनसे अलंकृत हैं, जिनके श्रीअज्ञोंपर दिव्य आभूषण शोभा देते हैं, जो अनेक दिव्य आयुधोंसे सम्पन्न हैं तथा चन्द्रमा, सूर्य और अग्नि जिनके नेत्र हैं, उन अरुण कमलनयन राजेन्द्र श्रीकृष्णको देखकर राजा भीष्मक हाथ जोड़ उनके चरणोंमें गिर पड़े। इस प्रकार मन, वाणी और शरीरद्वारा प्रणाम करके उन्होंने उस समय उनकी स्तुति आरम्भ की॥ ५०-५५ है ॥

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Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्यक बोले--देवदेव! आपको नमस्कार है। आप आदि और अनन्‍्तसे रहित हैं, आपको नमस्कार है। नारायण ! आप सबके परम आश्रय हैं। आप सनातन आदिदेवको नमस्कार है। आप ही स्वयम्भू (ब्रह्मा), विश्वरूप, स्थाणु (महादेव अथवा स्थावर प्राणी), वेधस् हंसकान्ति, हंसरूप तथा चक्रस्वरूप हैं। आपको नमस्कार है॥ ५६--५८ ॥ आप वैकुण्ठधामके अधिपति, अजन्मा एवं परमात्मा हैं। आपको नमस्कार है। आप ही सद्भाव और असद्धावसे युक्त हैं, आप ही पुराणपुरुष हैं। लोकनाथो5सि नाथ ल्वं विष्णुस्त्वं विदितात्मनाम्।

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं स्तुत्वा महादेवं नृपाणामग्रतो नृपः महाईमणिमुक्ताभिर्वज्वैदूर्यहासिनम्। शातकुम्भस्य निचयं कृष्णाय प्रददौ नृप: पुनश्चक्रे नमस्कारं बैनतेये महाबले। नमस्तस्मै खगेन्द्रायथ नमो मारुतरंहसे

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

कामरूपाय दिव्याय काश्यपाय च वै नम: । ततो विसर्जयामास कृष्णं कमललोचनम्। अनुजम्मुर्न॑पाश्चैव॒प्रस्थितं वासवानुजम् प्रतिगृह्य च सत्कारं नृपानामन्त्रय वीर्यवान्। जगाम मथुरां कृष्णो द्योतयानो दिशो दश गते कृष्णे महावीर्ये आदाय वरमासनम्। सभामादाय देवाश्व प्रययुस्त्रिदशालयम्

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप योगयुक्त पुरुषोत्तम एवं निर्गुण परमात्मा हैं। आपको नमस्कार है। सुरश्रेष्ठ ! में आपका भक्त हूँ। आप लोकोंके नाथ--संरक्षक हैं। आत्मज्ञानियोंके 'विष्णु' (सर्वव्यापी परमात्मा) भी आप ही हैं॥६० 5॥ वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! राजा भीष्मकने समस्त नरेशोंके सामने बहुमूल्य मणियों तथा मुक्ताओंद्वारा वज्र॒ और बैदूर्यमणिका भी उपहास करनेवाले महान् राशि भेंट की। फिर महाबली विनतानन्दन गरुड़को भी नमस्कार किया॥ ६१-६२ २॥ भीष्मयक बोले--जिनका वेग वायुके समान है, जो इच्छानुसार रूप धारण करनेवाले, दिव्यस्वरूप एवं कश्यपमुनिके पुत्र हैं, उन पक्षिराज गरुड़को नमस्कार है, नमस्कार है॥ ६३ रे ॥

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! इस प्रकार संक्षेपसे ही गरुड़की स्तुति करके उत्तम आशभूषणोंद्वारा सत्कार करनेके पश्चात् राजाने कमललोचन श्रीकृष्णको विदा किया। इन्द्रके छोटे भाई उपेन्द्रके प्रस्थान करनेपर बहुत-से राजा उनके पीछे-पीछे गये॥ ६४-६५ ॥ पराक्रमी श्रीकृष्ण उन राजाओंका सत्कार ग्रहण करके उनसे विदा ले दसों दिशाओंको प्रकाशित करते हुए सौम्यरूपधारी पक्षिप्रवर विनतानन्दन गरुड़को आगे करके मथुरापुरीको गये। वे अपनेको चारों ओरसे विशाल रथसमूहद्वारा घेरकर भेरी, पटह, शह्लु और दुन्दुभियोंकी ध्वनिके साथ प्रस्थित हुए। हाथियोंके चिग्घाड़ने, घोड़ोंके हिनहिनाने, शूरवीरोंके सिंहनाद करने तथा रथके पहियोंकी घर्घराहटसे मिलकर उन वाद्योंका ऐसा महान् तुमुल नाद हुआ, जो महामेघोंकी गम्भीर गर्जनाके समान प्रतीत होता था॥ ६६--६९॥॥ महापराक्रमी श्रीकृष्णके चले जानेपर

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

ले स्वर्गलोकको चले गये॥७०॥ विशाल चतुरड्रिणी सेनासे घिरे हुए राजा लोग एक कोसतक पीछे-पीछे जाकर भगवान् जनार्दनकी आज्ञा मिलनेपर लौटे और सब-के-सब पुन: स्वयंवरमें चले गये इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वणि श्रीकृष्णाभिषेको नामैकपश्ञाशत्तमो5ध्याय: इस प्रकार श्रीमहाभारतके खिलभाग हरिव॑शके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें श्रीकृष्णता अभिषेक नामक इक्यावनवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ शाल्वके कथनानुसार जरासंध आदि नरेशोंका शाल्वको ही कालयवनके पास दूत बनाकर भेजना प्रयाते वसुदेवपत्रे

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

सभागतान् सोमरविप्रकाशान् समीक्ष्य राजा सुनयार्थवादी जगाद वाक्य नरराजसिंह: पूर्वपश्चिमजांक्षेव. उत्तरापधिकानपि। येउपि सर्वे महेष्वासाः प्रह्टमनसो नरा: वेणुदारिश्व राजर्षि: काश्मीराधिपतिस्तथा। एते चान्ये च बहवो दक्षिणापथिका नृपा:

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रोतुकामा रहो वाक्य स्थिता वै भीष्मकान्तिके। तान् बै समीक्ष्य राजेन्र: स राजा भीष्मको बली वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! वसुदेवपुत्र श्रीकृष्णके वहाँसे चले जानेपर सब राजा अपने अज्जोंको आभूषणोंसे विभूषित करके देवेन्द्रके समान सज-धजकर राजा भीष्मककी सभामें उन्हें समझानेके लिये गये। श्रीकृष्णके चले जानेसे उन्हें बड़ी प्रसन्‍नता हुई थी सभामें आकर सुन्दर सिंहासनोंपर सुखपूर्वक बैठे हुए सोम और सूर्यके समान प्रकाशित होनेवाले राजाओंको देखकर उत्तम नीतिके अनुकूल युक्तियुक्त बात कहनेवाले नरेशोंमें सिंहके समान पराक्रमी राजा भीष्मक इस प्रकार बोले॥ २॥ 'नरेश्वरो! स्वयंवरके द्वारा जो श्रीकृष्ण- विरोधरूपी दोष सम्पादित हो रहा था, उसे जानकर (मैंने इसे स्थगित कर दिया।) आपलोग मुझ वृद्धके अपराधको क्षमा करें। जिसे हैवरूपी दावानलने अच्छी

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

तरह जला दिया हो, उस वृक्षसे फलकी प्राप्ति कैसे हो सकती है (जिस स्वयंवरमें भगवद्विरोधकी सम्भावना हो, वह सफल नहीं हो सकता) वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय! ऐसा कहकर भीष्मकने उन सब राजाओंका विधिपूर्वक सत्कार करके उन्हें विदा कर दिया। उनमेंसे कोई मध्य देशके थे, कोई पूर्व, पश्चिम और उत्तर भारतके। उन सबको उन्होंने सादर विदा किया। वे सब महाधनुर्धर नरेश भी प्रसन्नचित्त होकर राजाका यथायोग्य सम्मान करके अपने-अपने स्थानको चले गये। जरासंध, सुनीथ, पराक्रमी दन्तवक्त्र, सौभपति शाल्व, राजा महाकूर्म, क्रथ और कैशिक आदि श्रेष्ठ कुलके नरेश, राजर्षि वेणुदारि तथा काश्मीरनरेश-ये एवं दूसरे बहुत-से दाक्षिणात्य नरपाल राजा भीष्मककी एकान्त वार्ता सुननेकी इच्छासे उनके पास ही ठहर गये। उन

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

सबको देखकर बलवान राजाधिराज राजा भीष्मकने स्नेहपूर्ण हृदयसे वहाँ खड़े हुए उन भूपालोंके प्रति स्निग्ध एवं गम्भीर वाणीमें धर्म, अर्थ और कामसे युक्त, मधुर, सन्धि-विग्रह आदि छः: गुणोंसे अलंकृत,शुभ एवं नीतिसम्पन्न भवतामवनीशानां समालोक्य नयान्वितम् बचरन॑ व्याहतं श्रुत्वा कृतवान् कार्यमीदृशम् । सद्धिर्भवद्धि: क्षन्तव्यं बयं नित्यापराधिन: एवमुक्त्वा तु राजा स भीष्मको नयकोविद:। उवबाच सुतमुद्दिश्य वचन राजसंसदि पुत्रस्य चेष्टामालोक्य त्रासाकुलितलोचन: । मन्ये बालानि्मॉल्लोकान् स एप पुरुष: परः

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

कीर्ति: कीर्तिमतां श्रेष्ठो यशश्च विपुलं तथा। स्थापितं भुवि मर्त्येडस्मिन् स्वबाहुबलमूर्जितम् धन्या खलु महाभागा देवकी योषितां वरा। पुत्र त्रिभुवनश्रेष्ठ कृत्वा गर्भग केशवम् कृष्णं कमलपत्राक्ष॑ं श्रीपुञ्लममरार्चितम्। नेत्राभ्यां स्नेहपूर्णाभ्यां वीक्षते मुखपड्भजम् एवं लालप्यमानं तु राजानं राजसंसदि। उवाच एलक्ष्णया वाचा शाल्वराजो महाद्युति:

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

नियता गति मर्त्यानामेष धर्म: सनातनः। बलकेशवयोरन्यस्तृतीय: कः पुमानिह भार्गवास्त्र महारौद्रं देवेरपि दुरासदम् भीष्पक बोले--राजाओ! आप सब पृथ्वीपतियोंकी ओर देखकर और आपके द्वारा कहे गये नीतियुक्त वचनको सुनकर मैंने ऐसा कार्य किया है। आप सब लोग सत्पुरुष हैं; अत: मेरे इस बर्तावको क्षमापूर्वक सह लेंगे। हम अपनेको सदा अपराधी मानते हैं वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! ऐसा कहकर नीति-निपुण विद्वान् राजा भीष्यक उस राजसभामें अपने पुत्रको लक्ष्य करके बोले

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्यकने कहा--राजाओ ! अपने पुत्रकी चेष्टाको देखकर मेरे नेत्र भयसे व्याकुल हो उठे हैं। में इन लोगोंको (रुक्मी आदिको) बालक (विवेकशून्य) मानता हूँ। मेरी दृष्टिमें ये भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण परम पुरुष हैं॥ १४॥ ये कीर्तिमानोंमें श्रेष्ठ हैं। इन्होंने इस मर्त्य- लोकमें भूतलपर अपनी उत्तम कीर्ति और सुयशकी स्थापना की है तथा अपने ओजस्वी बाहुबलका भी परिचय दिया है॥ १५॥ धन्य हैं नारियोंमें श्रेष्ठ महाभागा देवकी, जो तीनों लोकोंमें सबसे श्रेष्ठ, शोभाके पुञ्न, देवपूजित, कमलदललोचन केशव कृष्णको पुत्ररूपसे गर्भमें रखकर जन्म देनेके पश्चात् सदा स्लेहपूर्ण नेत्रोंसे उनके मुखारविन्दको निहारा करती हैं वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! राजसभामें राजा भीष्मकको इस प्रकार बारम्बार बोलते देख महातेजस्वी शाल्वराजने सान्त्वनापूर्ण मधुर वाणीमें कहा

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

करते हैं) आपका पुत्र शत्रुओंका मान मर्दन करनेवाला है। इसके लिये खेद करना व्यर्थ है (इसपर तो आपको गर्व होना चाहिए)। राजन्! रणभूमिमें क्षत्रियको जय अथवा पराजय अवश्य प्राप्त होती है॥ १९ ॥ यह मनुष्योंकी नियत गति है। यह सनातन धर्म है। बलराम और श्रीकृष्णके सिवा इस भूतलपर तीसरा कौन ऐसा पुरुष है, जो समराड्रणमें आपके महाबली पुत्रका सामना कर सके। यह महाबाहु वीर हाथमें धनुष लेकर अकेला ही युद्धक्षेत्रमं रथियों और अतिरथियोंके समृहका सामना करने और शत्रुओंको बाधा पहुँचानेमें समर्थ है। जिस समय यह अपने बाहुबलसे देवताओंके लिये १. “गति' के स्थानमें “गति:' समझना चाहिए। नीलकण्ठने यहाँ विभक्तिका लोप आर्ष माना है। अयंतुपुरुष: कृष्णो ह्मनादिनिधनो व्यय:

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Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ं विजेता नुलोके5स्मिन् नापि शूलधरः स्वयम्। तब पुत्रो महाराज सर्वशास्त्रार्थतत्त्तवित् विदित्वा देवमीशानं न योधयति केशवम्। अद्य तस्य रणे जेता यवनाधिपतिनप स कालयवनो नाम अवध्य: केशवस्य ह। तप्त्वा सुदारुणं घोरं तपः परमदुश्चरम् पुत्रकामेन मुनिना तोष्य रुद्रात्सुतो वृत:ः

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णो5पि बलवानेष माथुरो जातवानयम्। स जेष्यति रणे कृष्णं मथुरायां समागतः बभूव विमना राजन् ब्रह्मणो वचन स्मरन् भी दुर्जय महाभयंकर भार्गवास्त्रका प्रयोग करेगा, उस समय इस वीरका आक्रमण कौन पुरुष सह सकेगा ? ये श्रीकृष्ण तो अनादि, अनन्त और अविनाशी पुरुष हैं। इस नरलोकमें साक्षात् त्रिशूलधारी भगवान् शड्डूर भी उन्हें जीत नहीं सकते। महाराज! आपका पुत्र सम्पूर्ण शास्त्रोंका तत्त्ववेत्ता है। यह श्रीकृष्णको देवता और ईश्वर समझकर ही उनसे युद्ध नहीं करता है। नरेश्वर! आजकल युद्धमें श्रीकृष्पपर विजय पानेवाला केवल कालयवन है, जो यवनोंका अधिपति है। वह श्रीकृष्णके लिये अवध्य है। गार्ग्यमुनिने अत्यन्त दुष्कर, भयंकर एवं दारुण तपस्या करके बारह वर्षोतक पुत्रकी कामनासे रुद्रदेवकी आराधना की थी। वे उन दिनों

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

केवल लोहेका चूर्ण खाकर रहते थे। इस प्रकार रुद्रदेवको संतुष्ट करके उन्होंने उनसे एक पुत्र माँगा तथा भगवान् शह्लूरसे यह भी प्रार्थना की कि मेरा पुत्र माथुरों (मथुरामें उत्पन्न हुए लोगों)-के लिये अवध्य हो। तब रुद्रदेवने 'एवमस्तु' कहकर मुनिको वैसा पुत्र प्रदान कर दिया॥ २०--२८॥ इस तरह गार्ग्यका वह तेजस्वी पुत्र रुद्रदेवके वरसे उत्पन्न हुआ है और विशेषत: माथुरों (मथुरामें पैदा हुए वीरों)-के लिये अवध्य है॥२९॥ ये श्रीकृष्ण बलवान् होनेपर भी मथुरामें जन्म लेनेके कारण माथुर ही हैं। अतः मथुरामें आया हुआ कालयवन रणभूमिमें श्रीकृष्णोो अवश्य हुई इस बातको उचित समझें तो यवनराजके नगरको दूत भेज दें

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! सौभ विमानके अधिपति राजा शाल्वकी बात सुनकर वे सभी श्रेष्ठ नरेश हर्षमें भरकर महाबली जरासंधसे बोले--'हमलोग अवश्य ऐसा ही करें'॥ ३२॥ राजन्! उन राजाओंकी बात सुनकर आकाशवाणीकी बात याद करके पृथ्वीपति जरासंधका मन उदास हो गया इह संचोद्यते भूषैः परसंश्रयहेतुना। कन्येव स्वपतिद्वेषादन्य॑ रतिपरायणा अहो सुबलवद् हैवमशकयं विनिवर्तितुम्। यदहं कृष्णभीतो5न्यं संश्रयामि बलाधिकम् नूनं योगविहीनो5हं कारयिष्ये पराश्रयम्। श्रेयो हि मरणं महां न चान्य॑ संश्रये नृपा:

English

Thereupon sinking into the lake of Yamunā the liberal prince saw the region of Nāgas in Rasātala like unto this world (48). He saw there the thousand-headed Deity Ananta having a golden ball for his insignia. In his hand was a plough-share and by his belly was a mace (49). He was of yellow hue and was seated on a yellow seat. He was clad in a dark-blue raiment and on his ear was shining a Kundala resembling the bud of a lotus. And his lotus-like eye-lids were closed (50). That serpent was embellished with two Swastikas²⁵⁹ and he was seated at ease on a beautiful white seat made by his own body (51). His breast was adorned with a garland of golden lotuses and his head was decked with a golden tiara bent a little towards left (52). The body, resembling a white cloud of that large-armed king of serpents the slayer of his enemies, was besmeared with crimson-colour ed sandal and adorned with lotus garlands. The four quarters were filled with the lustre (of his person) (53). Vasuki and other leading serpents were worshipping their only king, the powerful Sesha, master of one all spreading ocean (54). The two Nāgas, Kamvala and Ashwatara, by name, were fanning with chowries that king of Nāgas, seated on a throne of righteousness (55). The Pannaga king Vāsuki, encircled by his serpent ministers, headed by Karkotaka, was shining near him (56). With celestial and golden jars covered with lotuses other leading Nagas were sprinkling that king already bathed in one sheet of water (57). He saw there the dark blue hued Vishnu²⁶⁰ clad in a yellow raiment and bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa, seated at ease on the lap of that king of serpents (58). Another powerful celestial form, resembling Sankarshana, gifted with the beauty of the moon, was seated there without any seat (59). That giver of presents was about to address a few words to Krishna there but his power of speech was suppressed by his (Krishna's) prowess (60).