Adhyaya 54

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाननूसात्राजितीं विष्णुरविवेश शनकैरिव रुषितामिव तां देवीं स्नेहात् संकल्पयन्निव। भीतभीतः स शनकैर्विवेश मधुसूदन: सेवकं द्वारदेशे तु तिष्टेत्युक्वा विवेश ह। नारदस्यथोपचारार्थ प्रद्युम्नं विनियुज्य सः प्रेष्यामिवस्थितां कोपान्नि:श्वसन्तीं मुहुर्मुहु:

English

"Once on a time while engaged in sporting in the water along with his liberal wives like unto the moon (surrounded) by stars the king began to swim in the water of the ocean he was all on a sudden assailed by the powerful king of serpents Dhumavarna (51-52). Dragged by the king of serpents he was taken to his city, which had pillars and doors made of diamond, was adorned with a heap of pearls, white conch-shells, masses of various other jewels, corals and trees covered with foliage. It abounded in leading serpents living in the belly of he ocean and in its middle were temples of golden or moon-like lustre (53–55). That lord of kings saw there in the clear water of the ocean the city of the serpent chief built as if like one on the surface of the earth (56). Ease at heart the king Yadu entered that structure of fathomless water filled with serpent females (57). To him was offered a most excellent watery seat made of jems strewn over with lotus leaves and hung together by a lotus thread (58). When the king Yadu sat on that superb serpent seat Dhumavarna, the king of Pannagas, respectfully said (59).

हिन्दी अर्थ

करजाग्रावलीढं तु पड्डूजं मुखपड्डूजे। संए्लेषयित्वा निःश्वस्थ विहसन्तीं पुनः पुनः करपदमे पुनः सव्ये मुखपद्मं निवेश्य च। बनितां चारुसवांड्रीं ध्यायन्तीं कमलेक्षणाम् वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय! सब कुछ जाननेवाले अप्रमेयस्वरूप भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण नारदजीको रुक्मिणीके साथ बैठा जान किसी दूसरे कार्यके बहाने वहाँसे निकल गये॥ १॥ वहाँसे निकलकर वे बड़ी उतावलीके साथ सत्यभामाके विशाल भवनमें गये, जिसे रैवतक पर्वतके रमणीय शिखरपर साक्षात् विश्वकर्माने बनाया था॥ २॥ सत्राजितूकी पुत्री सत्यभामा उन्हें प्राणोंसे भी अधिक प्रिय एवं आदरणीय थीं, परंतु वे स्वभावसे मानिनी थीं; इस बातकों जानकर श्रीकृष्ण धीरे-धीरे उनके भवनमें घुसे ॥ ३ ॥ मधुसूदन स्नेहवश देवी सत्यभामाके रूठी होनेका विचार करते हुए भयभीत-से होकर धीरे- धीरे उनके महलमें गये॥४॥ अपने साथ आये हुए

English

"'O foremost of Yadus, having established this great family on earth and begotten you, a highly powerful sovereign, your father has gone to heaven (60). O my child, the family, the very mine of kings, that your father has established for the behoof (of the world), will be known as Yādava after your name (61). O lord in this your family, the gods, the Rishis and the eternal sons of the great Uragas will take birth as men (62). O foremost of kings, therefore, in pursuance of your own duties and by virtue of patriarchal deeds, accept these five maiden daughters of mine begotten on the sister of Yuvanashwa. You are worthy of obtaining a boon and I shall confer one upon you (63–64). Those, who will be born in your family, will be celebrated by the names of Bhouma, Sātwata, Bhoja, Andhaka, Yadava, Dāshārha and Vrishni—these seven (families) (65).' Having said this and with water in his hands the foremost of Pannagas, Dhumavarna, who was observing the vow of a daughter, gave away to him cheerfully his daughter. And then delightedly he conferred on Yadu the following boon:—'O giver of honors, these my five daughters will give birth to five sons endued with the energies of their parents in equal proportions. By the power of my boon all the kings, born in your family, will be able to assume forms at will and

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेवकको दरवाजेपर खड़े रहनेका आदेश दे और नारदजीके सत्कारके लिये प्रद्युप्नको नियुक्त करके वे उस महलके भीतर प्रविष्ट हुए॥ ५॥ उन्होंने दूरसे ही अपनी प्रिया सत्यभामाको कोपभवनके भीतर गयी हुई देखा। वे दासीकी भाँति वहाँ पड़ी थीं॥६॥ अपने मुखारविन्दपर नखोंसे कुचला हुआ एक कमल सटाये वे बास्म्बार उच्छवास लेतीं और कभी-कभी हँस पड़ती थीं उनके चरणका अग्रभाग कुछ आकुल एवं चञ्नल-सा हो रहा था। उस चरणके द्वारा वे पृथ्वीपर रेखा-सी खींचर्ती और पीछेकी ओर मुँह मोड़कर बार-बार घूमती थीं फिर बायें करकमलपर अपने मुखारविन्दको रखकर वे किसी चिन्तामें डूब जाती थीं। उनके सारे अद्भ अत्यन्त मनोहर थे। नेत्र कमलोंकी शोभाको छीन लेते थे। वे एक सुन्दरी वनिता थीं॥९॥ दासीके हाथसे सरस चन्दन

English

"Having thus obtained the boon and the five maidens the king Yadu, like the moon, rose up soon from the water (70). Adorned with celestial garlands and unguents the king, in his bridal dress and encircled by the five ladies like unto moon in the midst of five stars, visited the entire inner apartment of the serpent (71–72). Then having consoled his five fire-like wives the king, filled with great delight, returned to his own city (73)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

लेकर वे सती साध्वी सत्यभामा पहले तो उस चन्दनकी प्रशंसा करके उस दासीके हृदयको आह्वादित कर देतीं; परंतु पुनः निर्दयतापूर्वक उसको झिड़कने और फटकारने लगती थीं॥ १०॥ शब्यासे बार-बार उठकर फिर वहीं गिर पड़ती थीं। श्रीहरिने अपनी प्रियतमाकी वे तथा और भी बहुत-सी चेष्टाएँ देखीं बभार भगवान् गन्धं दिव्यं मानुषदुर्लभम् सोत्थिता पृष्ठतो देवमपश्यन्ती शुचिस्मिता। पर्यपृच्छदथो प्रेष्या गन्धस्य प्रभवे तदा ददृशे केशवं देवी सहसा लोकभावनम्ू

English

Vaishampayana said:—After a long time the king Yadu begat on the five daughters of the Nāga king five large armed royal sons, the scions of his family, namely Muchukunda, Padmavarna, Mādhava, Sārasa and Harita (1-2). Beholding those five sons like unto the five elements the king, of incomparable prowess, was delighted (3).

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्याः सुस्त्राव नेत्राभ्यां वारि प्रणयकोपजम्। कुशेशयपलाशाभ्यामवश्यायजलं यथा जब उन्होंने अपने मुँहको वस्त्रसे ढककर तकियेपर रखा, तब यही उपयुक्त अवसर है--ऐसा सोचकर श्रीकृष्ण उनके पास चले गये॥ १२॥ वहाँ पहुँचकर उन्होंने संकेतसे दासियोंको समझा दिया कि मेरे आनेकी बात इन्हें बताना मत। दासियोंका शंकित होकर इधर- उधर जाना भी रोक दिया। उस दशामें उन्होंने सत्यभामाका अनुसरण किया (अर्थात् वे उनके पीछे जाकर खड़े हो गये)॥ १३॥ बगलमें खड़े हो हाथमें व्यजन लेकर धीरे-धीरे हवा करने और मुसकराने लगे॥ १४॥ उस समय पारिजात-पुष्पके संसर्गसे सुवासित हुए भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण एक ऐसी दिव्य सुगन्‍न्ध धारण करते थे, जो मनुष्यमें दुर्लभ है॥ १५॥ उस अत्यन्त अद्भुत सुगन्धको

English

Once on a time worked up with pride and strength the five brothers, like unto five pillars of earth, stood before their sire and said:—"O father, we have come of age and have been endued with great strength. Command us soon what we shall do according to your mandate" (4-5)?

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूँघकर सत्यभामाको बड़ा विस्मय हुआ। उन्होंने मुँहपरसे कपड़ा हटाया और पूछा, “यह क्या है ?'॥ १६॥ पवित्र मुसकानवाली सत्यभामा उठकर बैठ गयीं और अपने पीछे खड़े हुए भगवान् श्रीकृष्णको न देखकर दासियोंसे पूछने लगीं, 'यह सुगन्ध कहाँसे प्रकट हुई है ?' स्वामिनीके इस प्रकार पूछनेपर वे कुछ न बोलीं। धरतीपर घुटने टेककर सिर नीचे किये हाथ जोड़कर बैठी रहीं॥ १८ ॥ गन्धके आश्रयभूत भगवान्को न देखकर वे अनुमान करने लगीं कि पृथ्वी ही उस गन्धको प्रकट कर रही है; परंतु उसकी ऐसी उत्कृष्ट गन्ध कैसे हो गयी, यह बात समझमें नहीं आती ॥ १९॥ तो फिर यह क्या है ? ऐसा कहकर जब देवी सत्यभामाने चारों ओर दृष्टिपात किया, तब उन्हें सहसा विश्वभावन भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण दिखायी दिये॥ २०॥ तब सहसा उनके नेत्रोंमें आँसू भर आये और वे गद्द कण्ठसे उतना ही कह सकीं कि आपके शरीरसे ऐसी सुगन्धका प्रकट होना उचित ही है। भगवानके प्रति प्रेमभावसे युक्त होनेपर भी

English

Hearing the words of his sons endued with the prowess of a tiger and marking their earnestness for work Yadu, the foremost of kings, was highly pleased and said (6):—"Let my son Muchukunda build up two mountainous cities around the mountains Vindhya and Rikshavan (7). Let my son Padmavarna build up in no time in the South a city on the mountain Sahya (8). Let my son Sarasa lay out a charming city in the province adorned with Champaka trees in the West on the mount Sahya (9). Let my son, the large-armed Harita protect the island of Dhumavarna, the king of serpents, situate in the ocean of yellow water (10). And installed in the office of heir-apparent, let my pious and large-armed son Mādhava, the eldest and foremost of all my sons, rule over my own kingdom (11)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे उस समय रोषसे कुछ तिक्त-सी हो उठी थीं उनके मनोहर ओठ फड़कने लगे। उन्होंने लम्बी साँस खींचकर मुँह नीचे कर लिया; फिर कजरारे नेत्रोंवाली वे शुभलक्षणा देवी दो घड़ीतक दूसरी ओर मुँह करके बैठी रहीं॥ २२॥ फिर अपने मुखको हाथपर रखकर बायीं भौंह चढ़ाये भलीभाँति दृष्टिपात करके वे श्रीहरिसे बोलीं--'बड़ी शोभा पा रहे हैं आप!'॥ २३॥ इतना कहकर उनके नेत्रोंसे प्रणकोपजनित जलकी धारा बहने लगी, मानो कमलके दलोंसे तुषारका जल गिर प्रतिजग्राह पद्माक्ष: कराभ्यामतिसत्वर:

English

Thereupon according to the mandate of their sire, those foremost of kings, duly installed with chowries and others, and having attained to regal prosperity, set out towards their respective provinces in search of the quarters where they would lay out their cities (12-13). Having selected the interior of the Vindhyā impassable with hills, situate on the bank of Nermuda, for laying out his city, the royal saint Muchukunda cleared that place, constructed a bridge on a level with Nermuda and laid out ditches full of fathomless water around the city (14–15). In the various wards of the city were constructed temples, carriage roads, shops, high ways and gardens (26). Within a very short time that foremost of kings Muchukunda adorned his city with flag-staffs and pennons and filled it with wealth, corn and kine. It became prosperous like (Amarāvati), the capital of Indra (17). That foremost of kings, powerful like the king of gods, thus named his city built up by his own power. Since this city is built under the protection of the mountain Rikshavān and abounds in rocks it will be celebrated by the name of Mahishmati (18-19). Thereupon between the mountains Vindhyā and Rikshavān he laid out a highly charming city beautiful like the city of gods, by name Purika consisting of hundreds of gardens, prosperous shops and courtyards (20–21). Because that city was laid out around the mount Rikshavān by the pious-souled king Muchakunda it was named Purika (22). Thus did the powerful king Muchukanda, the foremost of the pious, build two spacious cities worthy of being enjoyed by the gods and began to rule over them (23). The royal saint Padmavarna laid out, on the mountain Sahya on the bank of the river Venā, the province Padmāvata abounding in trees and creepers with a skill like that displayed by the celestial Architect Viswakarma. And his city was known by the name of Karavira. Knowing the small compass of his territories the king laid out one complete kingdom (24-26). In the well-known prosperous province of Vanavāsi abounding in trees of all seasons Sārasa built his highly charming city Krouncha consisting of many Champoka and Asoka trees and coppery colored earth (27–28). Harita began to govern the island of the ocean abounding in many jewels and beautiful women (29). In his kingdom the fishermen, called Mudgaras, used to range in the bed of the ocean and collect shells (30). People of other provinces used to gather heaps of corals and brilliant pearls grown in water. (31). Searching in small boats and collecting jewels born in water Nishādas used to gather them in big boats (32). People of that kingdom used to feed upon fish and meat. Taking all sorts of jewels the inhabitants of the jeweled island used to go to distant countries in boats and used to encompass the satisfaction of Harita only like unto the god of riches with articles acquired by merchandise (33-34). Thus originating from the Ikshwāku race and being divided into four by the sons of Yadu his family was split up into four branches (35).

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियानयनजं देव: परिमृज्येदमब्रवीत् तोय॑ सुन्दरि नेत्राभ्यां पुष्कराभ्यामिवोदकम् देवाभिगमनादूर्ध्व शुक्ल नेष्ट हि तत्स्त्रिया: ललाटं सेव्यते कस्माच्चन्दनेन सुगन्धिना सरसेनायतापाड़ि कान्तेन हृदयप्रिये। प्रभोपमर्द केनापि कारणेनाननस्थ च। करोषि मम वात्यर्थ मनो ग्लापयसि प्रिये

English

Having conferred in time upon Mādhava the foremost of the Yadu race his own kingdom, the Emperor Yadu cast off his earthly body and repaired to the city of the celestials (36). To Mādhava was born a powerful son by name Satwata endued with the quality of goodness and endowed with every sort of royal accomplishment (37). Sātwata's son, the highly powerful Bhima also became a king. After his name his descendants are called Bhaima and those of Sātwata are known by the name of Satwatas (38). While this king was ruling Rāma also flourished in Ayodhyā. Having slain Lavana Satrughana (at that time) devastated the Madhu forest (39). That Lord, the enhancer of Sumitrā's joy, laid out in that forest the city of Mathurā (40). When in time Rāma, Bharata and the two sons of Sumitrā (Lakshmana and Satrughna) terminated their career on earth, Bhima, on account of its contiguity to his own kingdom, brought that territory of Vishnu under his own control and began to live there (41-42).

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमु नो भाषसे माद्य मुखेनोत्पलगन्धिना तब कमलनयन श्रीकृष्ण अत्यन्त उतावले हो उछलकर पलंगपर आ गये और प्रियतमाके मुखारविन्दसे गिरते हुए अश्रुजलको उन्होंने दोनों हाथोंमें ले लिया श्रीवत्सचिह़से सुशोभित कमलनयन भगवान् गोविन्दने प्रियाके नेत्रोंसे गिरते हुए उस जलको लेकर अपनी छातीमें लगा लिया और इस प्रकार कहा-- “नील कमलदलके समान नेत्रोंबाली भामिनि! सुन्दरि! जैसे कमलोंसे जल टपक रहा हो, उसी तरह तुम्हारे युगल नेत्रोंसे यह अश्रुजल कैसे गिर रहा है ?

English

Thereupon when in Ayodhyā Kusha became the king and Lava the heir apparent Andhaka began to govern that kingdom (43). Andhaka's son was the king Revata. From him was born the king Riksha on the charming mountain situated on the bank of the ocean. After his name that mountain is known as Raivataka in the world (44–45). Raivata's son was the highly illustrious king Vishwagarbha. He was greatly powerful and was a celebrated king in the world (46). O Keshava, he begat on his three goddess-like wives four auspicious sons like unto patriarchs by name Vasu, Vabhru, Sushena and Sabhāksha. Each, of those leading descendants of Yadu, acquired renown like a patriarch (47-48). O Krishna, this family of Yadus has been spread on earth by those kings having off-spring who were born in this family (49). Vasu had a powerful son by name Vasudeva and two beautiful daughters by name Kunti and Srhutrashravā (54), Kunti, ranging on earth like a goddess, was the queen of the king Pandu and Shrutashravā was the wife of Damaghosha the king of Chedi (51). O Krishna, thus I have related to you the origin of your family as I had heard before from Krishna Dwaipāyana (52). At present our family is on the verge of extinction, and therefore for encompassing our well-being and victory, thou, as the self-sprung Deity, art born as our leader in our family (53). Thou art omniscient and the upholder of all. And thou art above even the comprehension of gods. We can hide thee by recognizing thee as one of the citizens (54). O lord, thou art capable of fighting with king Jarāsandha and we too, determined upon entering into a fight, are ready to follow thy guidance (55). Jarāsandha, on the other hand, is of incomparable prowess, the leader of the entire circle of kings and has innumerable soldiers. But our resources are limited (56). This city has a limited supply of food and fuels. It is not protected by a fort. The diches of water are not well kept and the gateways are not furnished with weapons. It will not therefore be able to stand attack for even one day. Ramparts and walls, extending over a long distance, should be constructed around it (57-58). And the arsenal should be repaired with bricks. Kansa used to protect his own city by his own strength and so it is not protected by many men (59). Now when Kansa is dead and our kingdom is newly acquired this city will not be able to stand a new seige (60). When besieged this city will be assailed by the enemies and completely ruined forsooth over kingdom, along with men, will meet with destruction (61). The Yādavas, whom, taking advantage of their internal dissension and desirous of a kingdom we have conquered, are showing signs of enmity. Do what conduces to our well-being (62–63). On account of our king at this time when our kingdom is in danger we shall be the butt of redicule even unto those kings who have taken to their heels in fear of Jarāsandha (63). O Keshava, the people, who will be obstructed in the city, will distressingly say "We have been ruined by the internal dissensions of the Yādavas (64)." O Krishna, I do not speak thus with a view to excite in thee thy sense of duty, but have simply expressed my opinion out of affection (65), O Krishna, do thou encompass what conduces to our well-being now. Thou art the commander of this army and we are to follow thy orders. Besides, thou art the root of their quarrel. Do thou save us as well as thy own

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनोहारिणी प्रिये! तुम्हारा मुख प्रभातकालके शोभाहीन पूर्ण चन्द्रमा तथा मध्याह्कालके मुरझाये हुए कमलका स्वरूप क्‍यों धारण करता है ?॥ २८ ॥ सुश्रोणि! कुंकुम और कुसुम्भ रंगकी साड़ी क्‍यों नहीं धारण करती हो ? श्वेत वस्त्रपप ही आज इतना अनुग्रह क्यों है ? ये कुसुम्भ और कुंकुमके रंगमें रँगे हुए युगल वस्त्र हैं, जो तुम्हें बहुत प्रिय हैं। देवपूजा करके देवताओंका विसर्जन कर देनेके बाद स्त्रीके लिये श्वेत वस्त्र धारण करना अभीष्ट नहीं है॥३०॥ सुन्दर अज्जभोंवाली देवि! बताओ, आज तुम्हारा शरीर आभूषणोंसे भूषित क्‍यों नहीं है ? धूसर कान्तिवाली सत्ये जो चित्रक--पत्रभड़- रचनाका स्थान है, वह तुम्हाग मुख-मण्डल आज आँसुओंसे लिप्त क्यों हो रहा है?॥३१॥ प्रियदर्शन! विशाल नयनप्रान्तवाली हृदयवह्लभे! आज तुम्हारा ललाट श्वेत

English

Vaishampayana said:—Hearing the words of Vikadru the highly illustrious Vasudeva, with a delighted mind, said:—"O Krishna, what the intelligent Vikadru, the foremost of royal speakers, and conversant with the meaning of royal counsels has said, is true and well meaning. He has related royal duties and truths conducive to the well-being of the universe. Do what that foremost of Yadus has said (1-3)".

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कैसे सेवित हो रहा है ? प्रिये! किस कारणसे तुम अपने मुखकी प्रभाका उपमर्दन (शोभाका निवारण) कर रही हो अथवा यह सब करके क्‍यों मेरे मनको अत्यन्त ग्लानि पहुँचा रही हो ?॥३२-३३॥ यह फैला हुआ चन्दन-रस तुम्हारे कपोलोंका प्रेमी बनकर पत्र-रचनाका शत्रु बन बैठा है (अर्थात् जहाँ पत्ररचना होनी चाहिए, वहाँ यह चन्दनका बेढंगा रस फैल रहा है), अतः अधिक शोभा नहीं पा रहा है॥ ३४॥ रत्नमय आभूषणोंसे सूनी हुई तुम्हारी यह ग्रीवा, जहाँ शरद्-ऋतुकी शोभा प्रकट नहीं हुई है, उस ग्रह-नक्षत्रोंके दर्शनसे रहित वर्षाकालके आकाशकी भाँति शोभा नहीं पा रही है तुम्हारा मुसकराता हुआ मुख पूर्ण चन्द्रमाका प्रतिद्वन्द्दी बना रहता है। यह बहुत कम बोलता और कमलकी- सी सुगन्ध बिखेरता रहता है। ऐसे मनोहर मुखके द्वारा आज तुम मुझसे बात क्‍यों नहीं करती हो ?'

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्द्धाश्ष्णापि हि तावन्मां किमर्थ न निरीक्षसे। मुझ्नस्येव सनिश्चासं तोयमझ्जनदुर्दिनम् जलमझ्जनकल्माषं मा मोक्षीराननद्विषम् त्वदीयो5हं यदा देवि ख्यातो जगति किड्डरः । नाज्ञापयसि किं मां त्वं पुरेव वरवर्णिनि किमकार्षमहं देवि विप्रियं तब भामिनि। येनातिमात्रमात्माममायासयसि सुन्दरि मनसा कर्मणा वाचा न त्वामतिचराम्यहम् । सर्वथा सर्वचार्व्धि सत्यमेतद् ब्रवीम्यहम्।

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुचिरग्नौ यथा दिव्या प्रभा चैव दिवाकरे। कान्तिश्च शाश्रती चन्द्रे स्नेहस्त्वयि तथा मम अद्य साधारण स्नेहं त्वयि तावद् गतास्म्यहम् नाज्ञासिषमहं पूर्वमनित्यं कालपर्ययम्। अद्य लोकगतिं कृत्ल्नामवगच्छामि न श्रुवाम् “पूरी नहीं तो आधी आँखसे भी मेरी ओर क्‍यों नहीं देखती हो ? लम्बी साँस खींचकर अज्नसे मलिन हुआ अश्रुजल बहाती ही जा रही हो॥३७॥ नील कमलके समान श्याम कान्तिवाली मनस्विनि! यह

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोना-धोना व्यर्थ है। इसे बंद करो। यह अज्जनमिश्रित अश्रुजल तुम्हारे मुखकी शोभाका वैरी है। इसे अब न बहाओ॥ ३८ ॥ देवि! जब सारे संसारमें यह प्रसिद्ध है पहलेकी ही भाँति अभीष्ट सेवाके लिये आज्ञा क्यों नहीं देती हो ?॥ ३९॥ देवि! भामिनि! सुन्दरि! मैंने तुम्हारा कौन-सा ऐसा अप्रिय कार्य (अपराध) किया है, जिससे तुम अपने-आपको अत्यन्त कष्ट दे रही हो सर्वाड्भसुन्दरि! मैं तुमसे यह सर्वथा सत्य कहता हूँ कि मैं मन, वाणी और क्रियाद्वारा भी कभी तुम्हारी आज्ञाका उल्लड्डन नहीं करता हूँ॥ ४१॥ शोभने ! यों तो मेरी सभी स्त्रियाँ मेरे द्वारा बहुत सम्मान और आदर पानेकी अधिकारिणी हैं, तथापि मेरा विशेष आदर और स्नेह तुम्हेरे सिवा अन्य सब स्त्रियोंमें नहीं है देवकन्याओंके समान सुन्दरी सत्यभामे ! मेरा जो तुम्हारे प्रति कामभाव अथवा प्रगाढ़ प्रेम है, वह मेरे मर जानेपर भी तुम्हें नहीं छोड़ सकता-यह मेरी निश्चित धारणा है। इस बातको अच्छी तरह समझ लो॥ ४३॥ कमलके

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीतरी भागकी-सी आभावाली प्राणवल्लभे ! जैसे पृथ्वीमें क्षमा आदि और आकाशमें शब्द आदि गुण नित्य हैं, उसी प्रकार तुम्हारे प्रति मेरा स्नेह भी अटल है जैसे अग्निमें दीमिि, दिवाकर सूर्यमें दिव्य प्रभा और चन्द्रमामें कान्ति सदा बनी रहती है, उसी प्रकार तुम्हारे प्रति मेरा स्नेह सदा अविचल है'॥४५॥ जब श्रीकृष्ण इस प्रकार अपनेको प्रिय लगनेवाली बात कह रहे थे, उस समय सौभाग्यशालिनी सत्यभामाने अपने नेत्रोंसे बहते हुए आँसुओंको पोंछकर उनसे धीरेसे इस प्रकार कहा--॥ ४६॥ “प्रभो! मेरे मनमें सदा यही विश्वास बना हुआ था कि तुम मेरे हो; परंतु आज यह बात मेरी समझमें आ गयी कि तुम्हारे भीतर मेरे लिये भी साधारण ही स्नेह है (विशेष नहीं)॥४७॥ मैं पहले यह नहीं जानती थी कि यहाँका सब कुछ अनित्य है और समय सभी बातोंमें उलट-फेर कर देता है; परंतु

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब सम्पूर्ण लोकगतिको ही मैं अस्थिर (क्षणभज्जुर) समझने लगी हूँ यदि त्वहमनुग्राह्या मामनुज्ञातुमहसि। तपस्थे5हं परं कृत्वा निश्चयं पुरुषोत्तम भर्तुए्छन्देन नारीणां तपो वा ब्रतकानि वा। निष्फलं खलु यद् भर्तुरच्छन्देन क्रियेत हि प्रियतम पति) हो। इसी प्रकार तुम्हारे लिये मैं ही द्वितीया (आत्मा, जीवनसड्लिनी, सहायिका एवं प्राणवल्लभा पत्नी) हूँ। ऐसा मानकर मैंने अपने जन्म और जीवनको सर्वथा सफल समझा था, परंतु अब यहाँ बहुत कहनेसे क्या लाभ? तुम्हारा हृदय कैसा है, यह मैं अच्छी

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

(केवल मीठी-मीठी बातें ही बनाया करते हो) वाणाीमात्रके ही माधुर्यका प्रयोग करते हो। मेरे प्रति तुम्हारा स्नेह कृत्रिम (बनावटी) है; परंतु दूसरी जगह कृत्रिम नहीं स्वाभाविक है॥ ५०॥ पुरुषोत्तम! मेरा स्वभाव सरल है और सर्वथा तुम्हारे प्रति भक्तिभाव रखती हूँ--इस बातको जानते हुए तुम छल-कपटका आश्रय लेकर मेरी अवहेलना करते हो॥५१॥ अस्तु, इतना ही बहुत है। जो कुछ अपरिवर्तनीय दृश्य देखना था, वह मैंने देख लिया। जो सुननेयोग्य बात थी, वह मैंने सुन ली। तुम्हारे स्नेहेके फलका उदय कहाँ किस प्रकार होता है, यह भी प्रत्यक्ष हो गया पुरुषोत्तम! यदि मैं तुम्हारे अनुग्रहका पात्र होऊँ तो मुझे आज्ञा दे दो। मैं उत्तम निश्चय लेकर तपस्या करूँगी॥ ५३॥ क्योंकि पतिकी इच्छासे ही किये गये नारियोंके तप अथवा ब्रत सफल होते हैं। स्वामीकी

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

इच्छाके बिना जो कुछ भी किया जाय, वह निश्चय ही निष्फल हो जाता है'॥ ५४॥ ऐसा कहकर पवित्र मुसकानवाली सुन्दरी शुभलक्षणा सती सत्यभामा भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके पीतवस्त्रका अश्ल ले उसीसे अपने मुँहको ढककर पुनः नेत्रोंस आँसू बहाने लगीं इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वणि पारिजातहरणे षट्षष्टितमो5ध्याय: इस प्रकार श्रीयहाथारतके खिलभथाग हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें पारिजातहरणविषयक छाछठवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ श्रीकृष्णके पूछनेपर सत्यभामाका उन्हें अपने रोष एवं खेदका कारण बताना, श्रीकृष्णका उनके लिये पारिजात-वृक्ष लानेका विश्वास दिलाकर उन्ें संतुष्ट करना, सत्यभामा और श्रीकृष्णद्वारा नारदजीका सत्कार तथा नारदजीके द्वारा पारिजातकी उत्पत्ति और महिमाका वर्णन

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमु तत् कारणं येन त्वमेवमतिविक्लवा जगत्यमलपत्राक्ष यत् ख्यातं केशिनाशन शिरो वहामि चेष्टत्वात् तवाहं देव गर्विता। सर्वसीमन्तिनीमध्ये स्पृहणीयास्मि सर्वथधा साहमद्यावहास्यास्मि सपत्नीनां जनस्य च। इति प्रेष्याभिराख्यात॑ श्रुत्वा तथ्यं ततस्तत:

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्नेहश्च बहुमानश्च प्रकाशं गमितस्त्ववा वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--भारत नारायणस्वरूप श्रीकृष्णने प्रेमवश कुषित हुई अपनी अभिमानिनी पत्नी सती सत्यभामासे पुनः इस प्रकार कहा श्रीभगवान् बोले--कमललोचने ! तुम्हारा दुःख देखकर मुझे जो शोक हुआ है, वह मेरे सारे अड्ोंको दग्ध-सा कर रहा है। वह कौन-सा ऐसा कारण है, जिससे तुम इस तरह अत्यन्त व्याकुल हो उठी हो सर्वाज्भशोभने ! मैं अपने प्राणोंकी शपथ दिलाकर पूछता हूँ। यदि तुम्हें मेगा विनाश अभीष्ट नहीं है और यदि वह बात एक पत्नीभक्त पतिके सुननेयोग्य है तो उसे कहो ॥ ३॥ तब सत्यभामा सत्यव्रतके पालनमें स्थित हुए अपने स्वामी श्रीकृष्णसे पूर्ववत् मुख नीचे किये हुए ही अश्रुगदद वाणीमें यों बोली-- ॥ ४॥ 'दूसरोंको मान देनेवाले कमलनयन! केशिनाशन! तुमने ही पहले मेरे सौभाग्यकी स्थापना की थी, जो जगत्में विख्यात हो

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया था॥ ५॥ देव! तुम्हारी प्रियतमा होनेके कारण में बड़े गर्वसे सिर उठाकर चलती थी और समस्त सौभाग्यवती स्त्रियोंके बीचमें सर्वथा स्पृहणीय बनी हुई थी परंतु आज मैं अपनी सौतों और दूसरे लोगोंकी दृष्टिमें उपहासका पात्र बन गयी हूँ। मेरी दासियोंने जहाँ-तहाँसे इस तथ्य बातको सुनकर मुझे बताया है॥७॥ देवर्षि नारदने जो पारिजातका पुष्प तुम्हारे हाथमें दिया था, उसे तुमने अपने प्रियजनको दे दिया और मेरी उस अवसरपर उपेक्षा कर दी॥८॥ जो वस्तु सम्पूर्ण रत्नोंसे बढ़कर थी, उसे देकर तुमने देवी रुक्मिणीके प्रति अपने अधिक स्नेह और विशेष आदरको प्रकाशमें ला दिया है॥९॥ कहा जाता है कि तुम्हारे सामने ही नारदजीने तुम्हारी उस प्रियतमाका स्तवन किया और तुम बड़े हर्षके साथ प्राणबल्लभाकी वह स्तुति सुनते रहे

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदि नारदजीको तुम्हारे सामने उन महारानीकी स्तुति करनी थी तो वहाँ उन्होंने इस अभागिनीके नामका अनुज्ञां मे प्रयच्छस्व तपः कर्तु प्रसीद मे स्वप्नेनापि न दृष्टराहं श्रद्दध्यां पुष्करेक्षण। यदन्यदेव निर्वेत्तमश्रौष॑ पश्यतस्तव काम॑ कामोउस्तु तस्यैव मुनेरतुलतेजस:। अत्र मन्युस्तु मे देव सांनिध्यं तब तत्र यत् मानार्थ जीव्यते लोके सद्ध्िरित्युक्ततानसि। तदेवं सति नेच्छामि जीवितुं मानवर्जिता

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

हा गतिं कां गमिष्यामि त्यक्ता देव त्ववा विभो। कुमुद्ब॒तीगतां नूनं गतिं यास्याम्यसंगता किमकार्षमहं मोहादी श्वराणां प्रियाप्रियम्। प्रिया भूत्वाप्रिया भूता यद्यहं तव मानद प्रिया भूत्वाप्रिया भूता कथं द्रक्ष्याम्यहं पुन: परपुष्टस्वनोन्मिश्र॑ पुष्पगन्धवह॑ शुचिम्। कर्थ॑ नामानिल द्वेष्या सेवेयं दुर्भगा सती

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

जलक्रीडां तवाडूस्था देव कृत्वा महोदधौ। कथ्॑ दौर्भाग्यमापन्ना पश्येयमपि सागरम् “प्रभो! यदि पहले प्रणयका रस पिलाकर (प्रेमका आनन्द देकर) पीछे संताप ही देना है तो मुझे तपस्या करनेकी आज्ञा दो। मुझपर इतनी कृपा अवश्य करो॥ ११॥ कमलनयन ! सपनेमें अपनी आँखों देखकर भी जिस बातपर मैं विश्वास नहीं कर सकती थी, वही तुम्हारे देखते-देखते घटित हुई--यह मैंने सुना है। मैं जैसा सोचती थी, उससे कुछ और ही बात हो गयी ॥ १३॥ देव! उन अतुल तेजस्वी मुनिके मनमें जो रुक्मिणीदेवीकी स्तुति करनेकी कामना थी, वह भले ही पूर्ण होती; परंतु मुझे तो यहाँ इसी बातका दुःख और रोष है कि वहाँ तुम्हारा सांनिध्य बना रहा (तुम वहाँ बैठकर प्राणबल्लभा महारानीजीकी स्तुति सुनते रहे) ॥ १४॥ तुमने ही कभी कहा था कि श्रेष्ठ पुरुष संसारमें सम्मानके लिये ही जीते हैं; अत: ऐसी दशामें मैं मानरहित होकर जीवित रहना नहीं चाहती

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

हाय! जिससे सदा मेरी रक्षा होती आयी है, उसीकी ओरसे आज मुझे भय प्राप्त हुआ। जो सब ओरसे मेरी रक्षा करते रहे हैं, वे आज मेरा संरक्षण नहीं कर रहे हैं॥ १६॥ हा देव! हा प्रभो! तुम्हारे त्याग देनेपर मैं किस गतिको प्राप्त होऊँगी। तुम्हारे सड़से वच्चित होनेपर मेरी दशा निश्चय ही कुमुद्दतीकी-सी हो जायगी (जैसे कुमुदिनी चन्द्रकिरणोंका स्पर्श न पाकर मुरझा जाती है, उसी प्रकार वही दशा मेरी भी होगी)॥ १७॥ मानद! पता नहीं मैंने मोहवश ऐश्वर्यशाली देवताओंका कौन- सा प्रिय और अप्रिय किया था, जिससे मैं आपकी प्रिया होकर फिर अप्रिया हो गयी॥ १८॥ जब प्रिया होकर मैं अप्रिया हो गयी, तब वसन्त-कुसुमोंसे विचित्र शोभा धारण करनेवाले इस रैवतक पर्वतका मैं पुनः कैसे दर्शन कर सकूँगी ?॥ १९॥ आपके द्वेषका पात्र तथा दुर्भाग्यसे दूषित होकर मैं कोकिलकी काकलीसे मिश्रित फूलोंकी सुगन्‍न्ध लेकर बहनेवाली यहाँकी पवित्र

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

वायुको कैसे सेवन कर सकूँगी?॥ २०॥ देव! आपके अड्डमें स्थित हो महासागरमें जलक्रीड़ा करनेका सौभाग्य प्राप्त करके अब दुर्भाग्यकी मारी हुई मैं कैसे इस समुद्रकी ओर दृष्टिपात कर सकती हूँ ?॥२१॥ तुम जो मुझसे यह कहा करते थे कि सत्राजित्कुमारी ! तुमसे बढ़कर मेरी प्रिया दूसरी कोई स्त्री नहीं है; इसे ठीक समझो। तुम्हारी वे बातें कहाँ हैं? अथवा अब कौन उन बातोंको याद करेगा ?॥ २२॥' अवज्ञातां त्वया राज्ञीं नून॑ दौर्भाग्यकर्शिताम् यत्समानां जनेर्देवो मां न पश्यति नित्यदा स्वरवर्णेड्रिताकारैनिंगूहो देव यत्नतः। चौर ज्ञातोउसि तत्पक्षवाड्मात्रमधुर: शठ:

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवमीर्यावशं प्राप्तां देवीं सात्राजितीं हरि: । अभिमानवतीं देव: सान्त्वपूर्वमथाब्रवीतू तत् पारिजातकुसुमं तस्या देवि ममाग्रतः। नारदो मत्प्रियं कुर्वन् मुनिरक्लिष्टकर्मकृत् प्रसीदेकापराधं॑ मे मर्षयस्व शुचिस्मिते पारिजातकपुष्पाणि यदीच्छस्यतिकोपने। तदा दातास्मि सुश्रोणि सत्यमेतद् ब्रवीमि तम्

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुहे ते स्थापयिष्यामि यावत्कालं त्वमिच्छसि सीमन्तिनीनां सर्वासामधिका स्यामधोक्षज प्रोवाचाप्रतिमो देवो जगतः प्रभवाप्यय: “जब तुम मेरा सम्मान करते थे, तब मेरी आनन्द- दायिनी सास मुझे बड़े आदरके साथ देखा करती थीं। अब तुम्हारे द्वारा अपमानित हुई सत्या रानीको वे निश्चय ही दुर्भाग्यसे दुर्बल हुई देखेंगी॥ २३॥ मानद! मेरे अत्यन्त स््रिग्ध गूढ़ प्रेमसे क्या लाभ, जब कि देवस्वरूप तुम सदा मुझे दूसरे लोगोंके समान भी नहीं समझते

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

शत्रुदमन! मैं नहीं जानती थी कि तुम इतने कपटी और धूर्त हो। आज तुम्हारा स्वरूप समझमें आया है। तुम मेरी सौतका पक्ष लेनेवाले चपल और मुझ-जैसी भोली- भाली अबलाओंको ठगनेवाले हो॥२५॥ देव! तुम स्वर, वर्ण, चेष्टा और आकृतिके द्वारा यलपूर्वक अपने असली स्वरूपको छिपाये हुए थे; किंतु चोर! आज तुम पहचान लिये गये। सौतके पक्षपाती तुम केवल वाणीमात्रसे मधुर हो; वास्तवमें बड़े ही शठ हो '॥ २६॥ इस प्रकार ईरष्यके अधीन हुई सत्राजितुकुमारी अभिमानिनी देवी सत्यभामाको सान्त्वना देते हुए भगवान् श्रीकृष्णने कहा-- ॥ २७॥ 'कमललोचने ! प्राणेश्वरि ! प्रिये! ऐसा न कहो। अब इस विषयमें बहुत कहनेसे क्या लाभ ? तुम मुझे अपना ही समझो ॥ २८ ॥ देवि! अनायास ही महान् कर्म करनेवाले नारद मुनिने मेरा प्रिय करनेके लिये वह पारिजातका फूल रुक्मिणीके सामने ही मेरे हाथमें दिया था। उसे मैंने उदारतावश और रुक्मिणीके अनुरोधसे

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके हाथमें दे दिया था। इसमें संशय नहीं है। पवित्र मुसकानवाली प्रिये! यदि तुम्हारी दृष्टिमें यह अपराध है तो तुम मेरे इस एकमात्र अपराधको सह लो और मुझपर प्रसन्न हो जाओ॥ २९-३०॥ अत्यन्त कोपमें भरी हुई प्रियतमे ! सुश्रोणि यदि तुम पारिजातके फूल ही चाहती हो तो वह तुम्हें अवश्य दूँगा। यह मैं तुमसे सत्य कहता हूँ॥ ३१॥ वृक्षराज पारिजातको स्वर्गसे लाकर जितने समयतक तुम चाहोगी, उतने समयके लिये तुम्हारे घरमें स्थापित कर दूँगा॥ ३२॥ भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके ऐसा कहनेपर हरिवल्लभा सत्यभामा बोलीं-- अच्युत ! यदि इस प्रकार उस वृक्षको यहाँ लाया जा सके तो मैंने यह रोष त्याग दिया और मेरा सुख कई गुना बढ़ सकता है। अधोक्षज ! उस दशामें मैं समस्त भाग्यवती स्त्रियोंमें सबसे अधिक गौरवशालिनी हो जाऊँगी'॥ ३३-३४॥ तब जगत्की उत्पत्ति और प्रलयके कारणभूत अनृपम देवता भगवान् मधुसूदनने उनसे कहा “अच्छा तो तुम्हारा रोष शान्त करनेके लिये यही सर्वोत्तम उपाय हो '

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथेत्युक्तेिति कृष्णेन तुतोष समितिंजय। सत्यभामा सतामिष्टा कंसनाशनवल्लभा चकारावश्यकं सर्व सर्वकामप्रद: सताम् दध्यौ च नारदं देव: स्नातो देवमुनिर्नृप। अभ्याजगाम स्नानान्ते मुनिश्रेष्ठोी महोदधौ सत्यया सह धर्मात्मा यथाविधि अपूजयत्

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

जल देव: स्वयं कृष्णो भूड़ारेण ददौ तदा अथोपकल्पयामास सुखासीनाय केशव:। परमान्न॑ स मुनये प्रयतात्मा जगदगुरु: तल्लोककर्त्रा सत्कृत्य दत्तं मुनिरुदारधी:। बुभुजे बदतां श्रेष्ठ: श्रद्धया परया युतः ताश्व प्रीतेन मनसा प्रतिजग्राह केशव: ततः सात्राजितीं देवीं प्रणतां नारदोउब्रवीत्। प्रसार्य दक्षिणं हस्तं सजल॑ जलजेक्षणाम्

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथेदानीं तथेव त्वं भव देवि पतिद्रता। सविशेषं च सुभगा भव मत्तपसो बलातू इत्युक्ता मुनिमुख्येन सत्यभामा हरिप्रिया। उत्तस्थौ महता युक्ता हर्षेण तु नराधिप स कृष्णोः्प्यभ्यनुज्ञं तु लब्ध्वा मुनिवरात् तदा। बुभुजे विघसं धीमानप्रमेयपराक्रम: ततो विनिर्गता देवी कृष्णस्यैवाभ्यनुज्ञया। स्थिता पाएवें च कृष्णस्य नमस्कृत्वा महात्मने

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततो मुहूर्तमासित्वा नारद: कृष्णमत्रवीत्। आपूच्छे त्वां गमिष्यामि शक्रलोकमधोक्षज युद्धमें विजय पानेवाले जनमेजय ! जब श्रीकृष्णने “तथास्तु' कहकर उनकी प्रार्थना स्वीकार कर ली, तब सत्पुरुषोंकी इष्टदेवी और कंसनाशन श्रीकृष्णकी वल्‍्लभा सत्यभामा बहुत संतुष्ट हुईं॥३६॥ तदनन्तर सबकी उत्पत्ति करनेवाले सर्वेश्वर जगन्नाथ श्रीकृष्णने, जो सत्पुरुषोंकी सम्पूर्ण कामनाओंके दाता हैं, स्नान और अन्य सब आवश्यक कार्य किया॥ ३७ ॥ नरेश्वर तत्पश्चात् भगवान्ने देवर्षि नारदका चिन्तन किया। नारदजी उस समय महासागरमें स्नान कर रहे थे। स्नानके पश्चात् वे मुनिश्रेष्ठ भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके पास आये ॥ ३८ ॥ राजन्! उन्हें आया देख सत्पुरुषोंके आश्रयदाता धर्मात्मा अधोक्षज श्रीकृष्णने सत्याके साथ उनका विधिपूर्वक पूजन किया उस समय सत्राजितूकी पुत्रीने स्वयं ही नारदजीके दोनों पैर धोये और भगवान् श्रीकृष्णने स्वयं ही झारीसे जल

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनको वशमें रखनेवाले जगद्गुरु भगवान् श्रीकृष्णने मुनिके लिये उत्तम अन्न परोसा॥ ४१ ॥ लोकस्रष्टा भगवान् श्रीहरिके सत्कारपूर्वक दिये हुए उस अन्नको वक्ताओंमें श्रेष्ठ उदारबुद्धि नारद मुनिने बड़ी श्रद्धाके साथ भोजन करके तृप्त हुए मुनिने भगवान्को बहुत-से आशीर्वाद दिये और भगवान् केशवने प्रसन्नचित्तसे उन आशीर्वादोंको ग्रहण किया॥ ४३॥ तत्पश्चात् नारदजी अपने चरणोंमें प्रणाम करनेवाली कमलनयनी सत्राजितू-पुत्री सत्यभामा देवीसे भीगे हुए दाहिने हाथकों फैलाकर बोले-- “देवि! तुम इस समय जैसी हो, वैसी ही पतिब्रता सदा बनी रहो तथा मेरे तपके बलसे तुम विशेष सौभाग्यशालिनी होओ '॥ ४५ ॥ नरेश्वर ! मुनिप्रवर नारदजीके ऐसा कहनेपर हरिप्रिया सत्यभामा महान् हर्षसे उत्फुल्ल होकर उठी

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस समय मुनिवर नारदजीसे आज्ञा लेकर अप्रमेय पराक्रमी बुद्धिमान् श्रीकृष्णने भी यज्ञशिष्ट अन्नका भोजन करके सत्यभामाने भी पतिकी आज्ञासे अपने घरके भीतर प्रसन्नतापूर्वक प्रवेश किया॥ ४८॥ इसके बाद पुन: श्रीकृष्णकी ही आज्ञासे सत्यादेवी भीतरसे निकलीं और महात्मा नारदजीको नमस्कार करके श्रीकृष्णके पार्थ्भागमें बैठ गयीं॥ ४९ ॥ दो घड़ीतक बैठनेके पश्चात् नारदजीने श्रीकृष्णसे कहा--' अधोक्षज ! अब मैं इन्द्रलोकको जाऊँगा; अत: जानेकी अनुमति चाहता हूँ तत्राद्य॑ देवमीशानं नमस्कृत्य महेश्वरम्। गास्यन्ति देवगन्धर्वास्तथेवाप्सरसां गणा: पूजार्थ देवदेवस्य गान्धर्व नृत्यमेव च

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तर्हितो देवदेवः सोमः सप्रवरो विभु:। पश्यत्यमरमुख्येन कृतं भकत्याद्रिघातिना देवोपभोग्यमेतद्वधि तरुराजसमुद्धवम् इष्ट: स वृक्ष: सततं शच्या: पुष्करलोचन। सौभाग्यमावहत्येव पूज्यमानो5पि नित्यश: पुण्यं कर्तु तदा सृष्ठटः पारिजातो महाद्रुमः। अदित्या धर्मनित्येन कश्यपेन महात्मना

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोवाच सुभगा येन भवेयं मुनिसत्तम। स्वलंकृता कामतश्च सर्वैरेव विभूषणै: विरजा शोकरहिता भवेयमिति नित्यदा। पतिभक्तिमती चैव धर्मशीला तथेव च पारिजातं ततोस्त्राक्षीददित्या: प्रियकाम्यया । सर्वकामप्रदे: पुष्पैरावृतं नित्यगन्धहैः ईंदूशान्यपि पुष्पाणि बिभर्त्येकापि रूपिणी। बहुरूपाणि चाप्यन्या पद्मानि च ततो5परा “वहाँ देवगन्धर्व और अप्सराएँ आदिदेव ईशान भगवान् महेश्वरको नमस्कार करके उनकी प्रसन्नताके लिये नृत्य एवं गान करेंगी॥५१॥ प्रभो। देवाधिदेव महादेवजीको पूजाके लिये महेन्द्रभवनमें प्रतिमास इस

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

नृत्य और गानका समुचित आयोजन होता है पर्वतोंका विघात करनेवाले देवश्रेष्ठ इन्द्रद्दारा भक्तिभावसे किये गये उस आयोजनको अपने श्रेष्ठ पार्षदों तथा भगवती उमासहित देवाधिदेव भगवान् महादेव अदृश्य रहकर देखते हैं॥५३॥ महाद्युते! आपका भला हो। इन्द्रने विशालकाय वृक्षराज पारिजातका फूल देकर पहले ही दिन मुझे वहाँ आनेके लिये निमन्त्रित किया था प्रभो! तरुराज पारिजातका यह फूल, जिसे मैं स्वर्गसे आपके लिये ही लाया था, देवताओंके उपभोगकी वस्तु है॥ ५५॥ कमलनयन! वह वृशक्ष इन्द्रपत्ती शचीको सदा ही प्रिय है। प्रतिदिन पूजित होनेपर वह अवश्य ही

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

सौभाग्यकी प्राप्ति कराता है॥ ५६॥ धर्मपरायण महात्मा कश्यपने अदितिदेवीके पुण्यकर्मके लिये उस समय पारिजात नामक महावृक्षकी सृष्टि की थी॥ ५७॥ कहते हैं, पूर्वकालमें अदितिदेवीने महातेजस्वी कश्यप मुनिको अपनी सेवासे संतुष्ट किया। तब तपोनिधि मरीचिनन्दन कश्यपने उन्हें इच्छानुसार वर माँगनेके लिये कहा उस समय उन्होंने उनसे कहा--'मुनिश्रेष्ठ! मुझे कोई ऐसी वस्तु दीजिये, जिससे मैं सदा सौभाग्यशालिनी बनी रहूँ। इच्छा होते ही समस्त आभूषणोंसे विभूषित हो होता रहे। तपोनिधे! मैं सदा कुमारी-सी ही बनी रहूँ और निर्मल, शोकरहित, पतिभक्तिमती एवं धर्मशीला होऊँ॥ ५९--६१॥ तब मुनिवर कश्यपने अदितिका प्रिय करनेकी इच्छासे पारिजातकी सृष्टि की। जो सम्पूर्ण मनोवाज्छित वस्तुओंको देनेमें समर्थ और नित्य सुगन्धप्रद फूलोंसे भरा रहता है॥ ६२॥ वह सदा तीन शाखाओंसे ही युक्त दिखायी देता है और अपनी शोभासे सम्पूर्ण प्राणियोंका मन हर लेता है। उसी महान् वृक्षमें सभी

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

तरहके फूल दिखायी देते हैं ॥६३॥ देवताओंकी कोई रूपवती स्त्री तो ऐसे फूल भी धारण करती है (जैसे मैं यहाँ लाया था), दूसरी उसके अनेक रूपवाले फूलोंको ग्रहण करती है तथा तीसरी उस वृक्षसे केवल कमल-जैसे फूलोंको ही चुनती है आस आआआआ आस आस सगनगनतएतनगाोनननऊझओओंऊ७ं५स्‍नऊभऊनऊकीीीी3३ीनााीन38िव3लत8ननीययथीनंथंीींीनींनंं चच3चचखचखचख िय।:।“ण।:यथ परि जातो विष्णुपद्या: पारिजातेतिशब्दित: । मन्दारपुष्पर्यद्युक्तो मन्दारस्तेन कथ्यते

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

को5प्ययं दारुरित्याहुरजानन्तो यतो जना: । कोविदार इति ख्यातस्ततः स सुमहातरु: मन्दार: कोविदारश्च पारिजातश्च॒ नामभि:। “कश्यपजीने मन्दार-वृक्षते भी सार निकालकर इस वृक्षका निर्माण किया था; इसलिये यह तसश्रेष्ठट पारिजात समस्त देववक्षोंमें उत्कृष्ट माना गया है तदनन्तर शुभलक्षणा देवी अदितिने पुण्य और सौभाग्यकी वृद्धिके लिये उस वृक्षेके पास कश्यपजीको बाँधकर मुझे दान कर दिया था॥६६॥ अदितिने पुण्यके लिये कश्यपजीके गलेमें फूलोंकी माला लपेटकर उन मनस्वी मुनिको मेरे हाथमें दानके रूपमें दे दिया था। उस दानका एकमात्र उद्देश्य था पुण्यकी प्राप्ति एवं वृद्धि॥ ६७॥ उस समय मैंने निष्क्रय (मूल्य) लेकर तपोधन कश्यपको मुक्त कर दिया था। इसी प्रकार

English

Hearing the words of his father and of the high-souled Vikadru, Krishna, the foremost of men, gave vent to the following reasonable words (4). "I have listened to what you have said, surveying (the course of) the Providence according to reason, order, logic and scriptures (5). Hear the reply that I give and accept it after hearing. The king should behave according to order and moral laws (6). A king daily meditates on peace, quarrel, conveyance, seats, dissension-making and help (7). A learned king should not place himself before a powerful enemy, but rather should fly away. And in proper time and according to his strength he should engage in fight (8). Therefore although I am capable, I shall, at this very moment, fly away with the worshipful Baladeva for saving my life like one incapable (9). Ascending the mount Sahya beautiful like myself along with my reverend elder brother, I shall enter into Deccan and we shall behold the charming cities of Karavira and Krounch and the foremost of mountains Gomanta (10-11). Hearing of this our departure that Emperor, elated with success, will not enter into this city but rather will pursue us in pride. And repairing to the forest of Sahya with his followers he will endeavour to arrest us (12-13). Therefore this our departure is conducive to the well-being of the race of Yadu. By this, the Province, the city and the citizens will fare well (14). When an enemy flies away from his kingdom, the kings, desirous of achieving victory while in another kingdom, do not desist from fighting without killing the enemies (15)".