Adhyaya 75

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय! किसी समय प्रभावशाली भगवान् शट्ढडर गद्ज़ा नदीके शोभासम्पन्न रमणीय तटपर देवी पार्वतीके साथ क्रीडा-विहारके लिये गये॥ १॥ वहाँ सब ऋतुओंकी शोभासे सुशोभित सर्वतुक वनमें सब ओरसे सैकड़ों अप्सराएँ तथा गन्धर्वराज क्रीडा कर रहे थे पारिजात और संतानक नामक कल्पवृक्षके पुष्पोंद्वारा उस नदी-तटका सारा आकाश उद्याम सुगन्धसे व्याप्त सहस्रों वाद्योंकी मधुर ध्वनिके साथ अप्सराओंका मनोहर गीत उन्होंने सुना॥४॥ अप्सराओंके समुदाय सूत और मागधोंके-से वचनोंद्वारा भगवान् शिवकी स्तुति करते थे। सुन्दर शरीरधारी देवाधिदेव महादेव फूलोंके हार धारण किये लाल रछड्गके वस्त्रसे सुशोभित थे।

English

"The destroyer with whom, when he was desirous of abolishing the portion of the sacrificial offerings of the God, the sacrificer Daksha sought refuge,—may that Lord of sacrifices, the beginning and the end of all things, the destroyer of Daksha's sacrifice—the all-intelligent one, protect me (55). He that creates and annihilates the world, that mystery of mysteries, that one possessed of primary notions, who although different from all things in the shape of Vishnu is present in the sacrifices and is the principal resort of the Six Excellences, may that God Narayana, protect my son Indra (56). The three conditions of the _Gunas_, _viz._, creation, existence, and annihilation, eternally live in him, the principle of Excellence (Sattwa) proceeds from his nature; He is the protector of the protectors of the world, the destroyer of the wicked doers, in the shape of Rudra, the Beginning of the universe and the annihilator of the oppressors of the world (57). He whose very small part is Vishnu of Infinite Forms, He, into whose residence Brahmā and his sons and the Brāhmanas headed by Marichi although born from him, are incapable of entering, may that protector of the pious, together with the goddess Umā be pleased with me (58). He, from whom the elements²⁹⁶ have sprung, who maintains them, and in whom they become merged (in the form of destruction) He, that is the power of retention, the prosperity, and the revelation of mysteries to that high-souled person who devoutly seeks the Supreme Being—surely that God will put an end to all our miseries (59). The whole male creation, of the universe, is identical with the three-eyed God, and the female portion—is the goddess Umā, the holder of all. There does not in the universe exist any one who may be their third. Mahādeva only is the supreme Brahma, and he is the every thing and the lord of every thing" (60)

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीमहेशं देवदेवमर्चयन्ति मनोरमम्। ततस्तु देव्या रूपेण चित्रलेखा वराप्सरा: भवं प्रसादयामास देवी च प्राहसत् तदा। प्रसादयन्तीमीशानं प्रहसन्त्यप्सरोगणा: देव्या ह्ानुज्ञया सर्वे क्रीडन्ते तत्र तत्र ह महादेवस्य रूपेण तच्चिह्न॑ रूपमास्थिता:

English

Thus eulogised the almighty God, of the emblem of the bull, that soul of virtue, revealed Himself to Kashyapa that foremost of the upholders of virtue (61). With a pleased heart, that lord of the gods then thus spoke to Kashyapa:—"O Creator of the worlds (Prajāpati), I know the reason why you are praying to me (62). The high-souled gods Indra and Upendra will both be tranquilized; but the illustrious Janārddana will carry off the Pārijāta tree (63). O Kashyapa! Mahendra was cursed by the sage Devasomā (Goutoma) of high-penance—for having desired connexion with his wife; (this present calamity is the result of that curse) (64). O virtuous one!—Now do you go accompanied by Aditi to the daughter of Daksha, at the residence of Sakra; surely your two sons will be attended with blessings" (65). Having heard those words of the God Hara, that son of the son of the lotus-born one, that incomparable one—the blessed Kashyapa went to the abode of the gods, with a delighted heart and bowed down to that preceptor of celestials Mahādeva (66).

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततो देव्या: सुरूपेण लीलया वदनेन च। देवी प्रहासं मुमुचे ताश्चेवाप्सरसस्तदा। देवं संक्रीडितं दृष्ठा देव्या सह नदीगतम्। दीप्यमानं महादेवं द्वादशादित्यतेजसम् नानारूपं वपु: कृत्वा देव्या: प्रियचिकीर्षया। उषा मनोरथ॑ चक्रे पार्वत्या: संनिधो तथा प्राह देवी ततो वाक्यमुषां हर्षयती शनैः यथा देवो मया सार्ध शट्डूरः शत्रुनाशन:

English

²⁹³ Reference is to the story of the occupation of the three worlds,—the heaven, the earth, and the nether regions by the three feet of Krishna, in his dwarf incarnation-shorn of metaphor, it refers to the doctrine of universal _maya_ inculcated in the

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवमुक्ते तदा देव्या वाक्ये चिन्ताविलेक्षणा। उषा भावं तदा चक्रे भर्त्रा रंस्थे कदा सह तदा हैमवती वाक्य सम्प्रहस्येदमब्रवीत्। उषे श्रुणुष्व वाक्य मे यदा संयोगमेष्यसि उन श्रीमहेश्वका रूप बड़ा ही मनोरम था। सब अप्सराएँ वहाँ उन देवाधिदेवकी पूजा करती थीं। इसी समय चित्रलेखा नामवाली श्रेष्ठ अप्सरा देवी पार्वतीका रूप धारण करके महादेवजीको रिझाने लगी। यह देखकर देवी पार्वती उस समय जोर-जोरसे हँसने लगीं। महादेवजीको रिझानेमें लगी हुई उस चित्रलेखाको लक्ष्य करके दूसरी अप्सराएँ भी हँसने लगीं॥ ५--७॥ भगवान् शड्डूरके जो नाना रूपधारी दिव्य एवं महाबली

English

²⁹⁴ The reference is to the text of Sruti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पार्षद थे, वे सब देवी पार्वतीकी आज्ञासे विभिन्न स्थानोंमें क्रीोडा कर रहे थे॥८॥ तदनन्तर वे विद्वान् पार्षद एकान्तमें जाकर महादेवजीके रूपसे उन्हींके समान ध्वज आदि चिह्न तथा आकार धारण करके खड़े हो गये। फिर तो अप्सराएँ भी देवी पार्वतीके समान सुन्दर रूप, लीला और मुख एवं वार्तालापसे युक्त हो उनके साथ क्रीडा करने लगीं। यह देख उस समय देवी पार्वती तथा वे अप्सराएँ जोर-जोरसे ठहाका मारकर हँसने लगीं। इससे वहाँ चारों ओर किलकिलाहटका शब्द गूँज उठा॥ ९-१०॥ उस समय भगवान् शड्डूरको अनृपम हर्ष प्राप्त हुआ। उनका मन प्रसन्न हो गया। उस अवसरपर बाणासुरकी पुत्री भामिनी उषा भी वहीं थी॥ ११॥ उसने देखा, बारह सूर्योके समान तेजस्वी महादेवजी अपनी दीपतिसे देदीप्यमान हैं और नदीके तटपर देवी पार्वतीके साथ मधुर क्रीडामें आसक्त हो रहे हैं॥१२॥ वे देवीका प्रिय करनेकी इच्छासे नाना रूप धारण करके क्रीडा कर रहे हैं। यह देख उषाने देवी पार्वतीके समीप ही मनमें यह संकल्प किया

English

²⁹⁵ Refers to the five Koshas or "Sheaths" of the self, mentioned in the Upanishadas, vis, the Corporeal (Dehamaya), the Vital (Pranamaya), the Sensorial (Manomaya), the Conceptual (Vijnanmaya), and the Blissful (Anandamaya).

हिन्दी अर्थ

“वह नारी धन्य है, जो पतिके साथ इस प्रकार मिलकर रमण करती है।' अपने इस मानसिक संकल्पको उषाने मन-ही-मन दुहराया॥ १४॥ उषाके उस अभिप्रायको जानकर पार्वती देवी उसे हर्ष प्रदान करती हुई धीरेसे बोलीं--॥ १५॥ “उषे! तुम भी शीघ्र ही पतिके साथ इसी तरह रमण करोगी, जैसे शत्रुनाशन भगवान् शह्ढूर मेरे साथ रमण करते हैं'॥ १६॥ देवीके ऐसा कहनेपर उषाकी आँखें इस चिन्तासे मुँद गयीं कि पता नहीं, यह मन यह अभिलाषा की कि मैं पतिके साथ कब रमण करूँगी॥ १७॥ तब हिमवान्-कुमारीने हँसकर उससे यह बात कही--'उषे! मेरी बात सुनो, तुम्हें पतिका संयोग कब प्राप्त होगा, यह बताती हूँ एवमुक्ता हैत्यसुता कन्यागणसमावृता। अपाक्रामत हर्षेण रममाणा यथासुखम्

English

²⁹⁶ These according to the Hindu philosophy are five namely-Earth, water, fire, wind and the sky.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तालिकासंनिपातैश्न हान्योन्यं जष्नुरूजिता: किन्नर्यो यक्षकन्याश्र नानाहैतेयकन्यका:। अप्सरोगणकन्याश्व उषाया: सखितां गता: भविष्यत्यचिरेणैव देव्या वचनकल्पित: दत्तं मनोरथं देव्या भावयन्ती व्यवस्थिता ययुः स्वानालयान् सर्वा देवी चादर्शनं गता। काश्चिदश्वैस्तथा यानैर्गजैरन्यास्तथा रथे:

English

Vaishampāyana said:—Here the highly energetic Vishnu, a moment after sun rise, went to the Raivataka mountain, under the pretext of hunting, taking up, O descendant of the Kurus, that foremost of men Satyaki on his car and telling Pradyumna "Follow me" (1–2). On having reached the Raivataka mountain, that divine one thus spoke to Dāruka:—"O Daruka, take charge of my chariot and wait here tending and grooming the horses for this half of the day; O foremost of charioteers, I shall re-enter Dwarkā on this very car" (3-4). Having thus delivered his command, that illustrious and intelligent god, of immeasurable prowess, rode on the back of Garuda, being accompanied by Satyaki (5). O descendant of the Kurus, that slayer of his foes Pradyumna followed Krishna from behind on a separate car capable of coursing on hills (6). Within the twinkle of an eye the intelligent Hari arrived at the pleasure park of the gods, the Nandana forest, with a view to carry away the Pārijāta from there (7). There in the garden of gods, the illustrious Adhokshaja saw hosts of celestial warriors, indomitable, courageous and armed with various weapons (8). That refuge of the pious, the mighty Krishna uprooted the Pārijāta tree and placed it on the back of Garuda even before their eyes (9). Thereupon, O Bhārata, the Pārijāta, having embodied itself, approached (with prayer) Kesava and Garuda, that king of birds (10). The tree Pārijāta was consoled by the high souled Kesava and was told—"Do thou not fear, O tree" (11). Then assuring himself that the tree Pārijāta was securely placed (on the bird's back), Adhokshaja began to go round that best of strong-holds, the abode of the gods (12). Meanwhile the keepers of the garden of gods, had run to Mahendra and informed him saying—"that the most excellent of trees, the Pārijāta, is being carried away." (13). Thereupon the subduer of Pāka (Indra) came out mounted on Airāvata being followed from behind by Jayanta on a car (14). Then beholding that slayer of his foes Vāsudeva, who had by that time reached the Eastern gate, Indra said—"O slayer of Madhu, what is this going on" (15). Thereupon Kesava, seated on the back of Garuda, saluted Sakra with his head and said:—"I am only taking away this excellent tree for a ceremonious observance of your sister-in-law" (16). Sakra replied saying,—"O lotus-eyed one, thou shouldst not take away this tree, O infallible one, without challenging me to fight (17). O mighty armed Kesava, deal thou the first blow on me; and let thy promise be fulfilled by your hurling the Koumodaki mace at me" (18). Thereupon, O Bhārata, Krishna began to pierce the excellent elephant of the king of the celestials, with sharp arrows fierce like thunder itself (19). Then with excellent arrows of heavenly make, the wielder of the thunder-bolt began to pierce Garuda; and he soon succeeded in cutting off all the arrows of the light-handed Kesava (20). Mādhava cut off all those arrows which the lord of the gods shot; and smiling, the slayer of Vala and Vritra severed those shot by Mādhava (21). Then, O delighter of the Karus, at the sound of Mahendra's bow and at the twang of the Sranga bow, the inhabitants of heaven swooned away (22). When the fight was thus raging between them the highly powerful Jayanta tried to remove the Pārijāta tree from the back of Garuda (23). Thereupon the slayer of Kansa said to Pradyumna "Prevent him (from taking away the Pārijāta)"; and instantly the highly powerful son of Rukshmini opposed him (firmly) (24). Then Jayanta, seated on his chariot, that foremost of victorious persons, began to pierce with sharp arrows smilingly the son of Rukshmini on all parts of his body (25). The lotus-eyed god Cupid on the other hand, seated on his chariot, pierced the son of Indra, with arrows looking like snakes (26). O delighter of the Karus, then a fierce combat raged between the heroic Jayanta and the son of Rukshmini (27). Then those two mighty heroes, the sons of Upendra and Mahendra, the foremost of the wielders of weapons, used offensive and defensive weapons against each other (28). The gods, the sages, the Siddhas and the Chārnas, all beheld that fierce combat being much struck with wonder (29).

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरं प्रविविशुईष्टा: काश्चिदाकाशमास्थिता: । ततः प्रभृति सा देवी काममोहं गता विभो देव्यास्तु वचन स्मृत्वा संस्मरन्ती पतिं तदा। निद्रां न भजते रात्रौ न दिवा भोजन तथा निन्दन्ती शशिनं नाके सेवती न च चन्दनम् सा बाला मोहिता राजन् कामेन परिपीडिता। उपचर्यन्ति तां सख्यो विज्वरामपि सज्वराम्

English

O delighter of the Kurus, meanwhile, a messenger of the gods, named Pravara, of great strength, tried to take away the Pārijāta from the back of Garuda (30). O descendant of the Kurus, this Pravara was the friend of the ruler of the gods; he was accomplished in the use of mighty weapons and able to subdue all his foes; he was incapable of being slain by virtue of a boon obtained from Brahmā (31). Formerly he was a Brāhmana inhabiting the Jamva Island, whence through the merit of religious penances, he attained to heaven, and there O ruler of men, he earned the friendship of the slayer of Vala by virtue of his own powers (32). On beholding him advance, Krishna told Sātyaki;—"O Sātyaki, even from this place do thou oppose Pravara with thy arrows (33). Thou shalt not, O Satyaki, shoot fierce arrows at him and his Brahmanical fickleness should be put up with by all means (34)". Thereafter the mighty-armed Pravara, that foremost of twice born ones, pierced Satyaki who was seated on Garuda with a group of sixty sharp arrows (35). Thereupon, O king, the grandson of Sini, that foremost of warriors, cut off the bow of Pravara with which he was shooting the arrows, and spoke these words to him (36). "Thou art not to be slain being a Brāhmana; go and pursue thy own mode of life; twice-born sages, even if they offend, are incapable of being slain by the Yādavas" (37). O delighter of the Kurus,—Pravara then thus smilingly replied to him—"O foremost of human heroes, thou needst not be forgiving; fight the battle with all thy might (38). I am the disciple of Jamadagni's son Rama, and my name is Pravara. I enjoy the friendship of the illustrious Sakra (39). The gods here do not desire to join in the fray out of regard for the slayer of Madhu; but O Mādhava, I shall to-day pay off the debt of friendship I owe to Indra, (by slaying his adversary)" (40). Then O king, a fearful battle raged between them, as that foremost of men, the grandson of Sini, and the best of the twice-born one, shot at each other weapons of divine make (41). Then as the battle between those high-souled ones progressed, the sky began to tremble and the mountains were highly agitated (42).

हिन्दी अर्थ

'वैशाखमासकी द्वादशी तिथिको प्रदोषकालमें अट्टालिकापर सोयी हुई तुम्हारे साथ जो पुरुष स्वप्रमें आकर रमण करेगा, वही तुम्हारा पति होगा' देवीने जब ऐसी बात कही, तब कन्याओंके समुदायसे घिरी हुई हैत्यराजकुमारी उषा बड़े हर्षमें भरकर वहाँसे हट गयी और सुखपूर्वक इधर-उधर विचरने लगी फिर तो सखियाँ उसके साथ परिहास करने लगीं। उषाके नेत्र हर्षसे खिल उठे। वे सब उत्साहमें भरकर एक-दूसरीके हाथपर तालियाँ देने लगीं॥ २१ ॥ किन्नरियाँ, यक्षकन्याएँ, अनेकानेक हैत्योंकी कुमारियाँ तथा अप्सराओंकी पुत्रियाँ भी उघाकी सखी हो गयी थीं॥ २२॥ उन सबने उषासे कहा--' सुमुखि ! अब तो पार्वतीदेवीके कथनानुसार शीघ्र ही तुम्हें पतिकी प्राप्ति होगी॥ २३ ॥ देवीका वचन कभी मिथ्या नहीं होगा। उन्होंने तुम्हारे लिये मनोहर रूप और उत्तम कुलसे सम्पन्न पतिका निर्माण किया है'॥ २४॥ उषा सखियोंके उस कथनका विधिवत् आदर करके देवीके दिये हुए मनोरथका चिन्तन करती हुई खड़ी रही॥ २५॥ तत्पश्चात् पार्ववीजीके साथ उस

English

Here on the other hand, neither the son of Krishna was able to overpower that foremost of all wielders of weapons the son of Indra, nor was this latter able to defeat that best of heroes, the illustrious and heroic son of Krishna (43). O best of men, then those two foremost of heroes, each desirous of winning victory over the other, fought on exclaiming—strike, 'hold,' &c. (44). The powerful son of Sachi then, O king, challenging the son of the wielder of the Srānga bow (Krishna) struck him with a weapon of heavenly make (45). The son of Krishna, then with an arrowy net woven with sharp shafts, stopped the fight of that blazing darts. This appeared wonderful (46). But, O descendant of the Kurus, that blazing weapon, dreadful and destructive of the Dānavas, after a moment's pause, fell upon the top of the car of the son of Rukshmini (47). The car of the illustrious Pradyumna was burnt down by that weapon but it could not, O ruler of men, consume the son of Rukshmini (48), for O Lord of men, fire, although tremendous, cannot burn another fire. Thereafter the mighty-armed son of Rukshmini extricated himself from the burning chariot (49).

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क्रीडाविहाकेक सुखका अनुभव करके दिन व्यतीत अपने घरोंको चली गयीं तथा देवी पार्वती भी अदृश्य हो गयीं। उनमेंसे कुछ तो घोड़ोंपर, कुछ पालकियोंपर, कुछ हाथियोंपर और कुछ नारियाँ रथोंपर आरूढ़ होकर बड़े हर्षके साथ नगरमें प्रविष्ट हुईं। कुछ अप्सरा- कोटिकी स्त्रियाँ आकाशमार्गसे अभीष्ट स्थानको चली गयीं। विभो! तभीसे वह देवी उषा कामजनित मोहके वशीभूत हो गयी। पार्वतीजीके वचनको याद करके पतिका चिन्तन करती हुई उषा उन दिनों न तो रातमें नींद लेती और न दिनमें भोजन करती थी॥ २६--२९॥ वह राजकुमारी पतिभावका स्मरण करती हुई एकान्तमें विलाप किया करती थी। आकाशमें उदित हुए चन्द्रमाकी निन्दा करती और चन्दनका भी

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Then the son of Nārāyana, that best of car-warriors, being deprived of his car, stationed himself in the heaven with bow in hand and thus addressed Jayanta (50). "O son of Mahendra,—I am incapable of being slain by the weapon of divine make that thou didst hurl at me and by hundreds of such weapons (51). Try thy best and display to-day all learning and knowledge; but, O son of an immortal, there is none that can overpower me in battle (52). When armed with weapons thou didst come out in thy car, I was a little afraid; but now having seen thy prowess in battle I do not fear thee the least, (53). As thou shalt no longer be able to touch this Pārijāta tree with thy hands, content thyself with its thought in thy mind (54). Of the illusive chariot that thou hast burnt down with the flame of thy weapon, I can create thousands through the virtue of my illusive powers" (55). Thus spoken to the highly powerful Jayanta, with great force, shot a fierce weapon obtained by him through his austere penances (56). Pradyumna opposed that weapon of tremendous force with a net-work of arrows; the son of Indra next shot another four arrows (57). And those weapons, O Bhārata, chocked all the quarters of the heavens; then with another set of five arrows, he completely covered the son of Rukshmini on the sky (58). Arrows like blazing fire and dreadful weapons, all, that the foremost of the immortals showered on Pradyumna, fell from all sides (59). All those weapons and arrows the son of Krishna checked by a group of his own arrows; and he then also pierced Jayanta with other sharp arrows (60). Then the immortals of holy deeds, beholding the firmness and light-handedness of the high-souled Pradyumna, exclaimed out in joy (61). The heroic descendant of Sini also, O Bharata, cut off the bow-string and the finger-protector of Pravara with a sharp arrow (62). The latter then grasped another mighty bow of excellent make, which was given to him by Mahendra and whose twang resembled the sound of thunder (63). Then with that mighty bow, that foremost of twice-born ones, that heroic Pravara began to shoot arrows of diverse sorts, bright and effulgent like rays of the sun (64). He cut off the beautiful bow of the mighty grandson of Sini and pierced him on all parts of his body, with numerous shafts (65). Thereupon, O delighter of the Kurus, the grandson of Sini took up another bow capable of withstanding much force; and that intelligent one then sorely pierced Pravara in that battle (66). They cut off each other's armours with sharp shafts; and with arrows capable of penetrating to the very heart they mutilated each other's flesh (67). Then again the heroic Pravara severed, in twain, the bow of Sātyaki with eight whetted shafts and pierced him with three more (68). When Sātyaki thought of taking up another bow, that twice-born one, of great light-handedness, struck him with a mace that could be hurled at the foe (69). Thereupon Sātyaki, with a smile, took up his sword and buckler and that intelligent one did not take up his bow as he was sorely wounded with the bow. But the brave Pravara cut off the sword and buckler shooting a full hundred arrows (70). Thereupon Pradyumna, beholding that delighter of the Yadus, namely Satyaki disarmed, gave him another sword bright like the cloudless sky (71). But Pravara, with a smile, cut off even that sword with a sharp Valla, when it was in the grasp of its owner (72). Thereupon with sharp straight arrows he began to mutilate Sātyaki's skin; and that twice born one, struck on the breast with a lance, shouted out in joy (73). Then finding him over-powered Pravara approached Garuda on his car with a view to take away the Pārijāta from his back (74) Thereupon Garuda struck him with his wings so vehemently that he, with his car, fell full four miles back and there fainted away (75). O king! Jayanta then hastened to pick up the Brāhmana who was thus hurled back, and taking him up on his car cheered him (76). On the other hand, Pradyaumna consoled and cheered up his uncle the grandson of Sini who was fainting and falling down over and over and embraced him (in order to infuse strength into him) (77). The slayer of Madhu then touched Satyaki with his right hand; and instantly at the touch the latter was free from pain and distress (78). Then Pradyumna and Satyaki—the two foremost of warriors, placed themselves on the right and left side of Pārijāta respectively (in order to protect it) (79).

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सेवन नहीं करती थी (विरहाग्नि बढ़ जानेके कारण उसे चन्द्रमा और चन्दन भी तापदायक प्रतीत होते थे।) ॥ ३०॥ राजन्! कामसे पीड़ित हुई वह बाला अपनी सुध-बुध खो चुकी थी। यद्यपि उसे ज्वर आदि रोग नहीं लगे थे तो भी उसे ज्वरग्रस्त मानकर सखियाँ उसके लिये तदनुरूप उपचार करती थीं का व्यथा किं शरीरं ते किमिदं तव भामिनि। किं तुभ्यं रोचते देवि तदाख्याहि वरानने त्वन्मनो5नुगतं वाक्य वदन्त्येतास्तु सारिकाः शुका नीलतमा: सुभ्रु पठन्ति हि पुमानिव। प्रह्मादजननं वाक्य किमर्थ नाद्य भाषसे

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On the other hand, O Bhārata, the high-souled Mahendra beholding Jayanta and Pravara returning to the fight on the same chariot, smilingly said to them (80):—"Never and under no circumstances go near Garuda, the king of the feathery creation; the son of Vinatā is immensely mighty (81). Do you both place yourselves armed on my left and right side and behold me fight (with Krishna)" (82). Thus spoken to, those two heroes placed themselves on both sides of Sakra and witnessed the fighting between Indra and Janārddana (33).

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तव तातो महावीरो देवानामपि दुर्जयः। तस्याग्रे तिष्ठते को5पि न भूमौ वरवर्णिनि यत्र संतिष्ठते देवः शूलहस्तो महेश्वरः बाणं प्रति महादेवस्तव तातमुषे श्रणु का व्यथा ते मुखे स्वेदो नासाग्रे च विराजते। नीहारबिन्दव:ः पदों राजन्ते शरदागमे

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

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न शोभते तु विच्छायं किमर्थ कारणं वद गृहाण देवि उत्तिष्ठ बद पीडां शरीरजाम्। इति कोलाहल श्रुत्वा उषावेश्मसमुद्धवम् चन्दनसे लिप्त होनेपर भी उसका हृदय तप्त होता रहता था। उसके गुलाबी गालमें सफेदी और पीलेपनका चिह्न प्रकट होने लगा तथा दोनों नेत्र आँसुओंसे भरे रहते थे॥ ३२॥ उसके शरीरमें अँगड़ाई और तन्द्राकी वृद्धि होने लगी। सखियाँ कामाग्नरिसे पीड़ित हुए उसके वक्ष:स्थलपर बारम्बार कमलिनीकन्दके शीतल चूर्ण बिखेरा करती थीं। वे बारम्बार व्यजन डुलातीं और इस प्रकार पूछती थीं--॥ ३३-३४॥ ' भामिनि ! तुम्हें कौन- सी व्यथा है? तुम्हारा शरीर कैसा हो गया? यह तुम्हें क्या हुआ है? देवि! वरानने! तुम्हें क्या अच्छा लगता है ? यह सब बताओ ॥ ३५॥ मनोरमे यह दुःसाध्य रोग तुम्हें कहाँसे उत्पन्न हुआ है ? देखो! ये सारिकाएँ तुम्हारे

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

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मनके अनुकूल बोली बोलती हैं। सुभ्रु ! ये अत्यन्त नीले तोते पुरुषके समान पढ़ रहे हैं। आज तुम इनके प्रति आह्वादजनक वचन क्‍यों नहीं बोल रही हो वरवर्णिनि! तुम्हारे पिता महान् वीर हैं, देवताओंके लिये भी दुर्जय हैं। इस पृथ्वीपर उनके सामने कोई ठहर नहीं सकता॥ ३८॥ बलिके पुत्र महावीर बाण सर्वथा दुर्जय हैं। यह शोणितपुर नगर अपने वैभवसे अमरावतीको भी पराजित कर चुका है, जहाँ साक्षात् भगवान् महे ध्वर हाथमें त्रिशूल धारण किये नित्य निवास करते हैं॥३९॥ उषे! सुनो। तुम्हारे पिता बाणासुरके लिये महान् देवता भगवान् हरने पार्वती देवीसे कहा था कि “तुम इसे अपना पुत्र जानो'॥ ४० ॥ तुम्हें क्या पीड़ा है? तुम्हारे मुख और नासाग्रभागमें पसीनेकी बूँदें सुशोभित हो रही हैं, ठीक उसी तरह जैसे शरत्काल आनेपर कमलके ऊपर ओसके कण शोभा पाते हैं

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्ण चन्द्रमाके समान तुम्हारा मुख आज बादलमें छिपे हुए चन्द्रमाकी भाँति कान्तिहीन दिखायी देनेके कारण शोभा नहीं पा रहा है। ऐसा किसलिये हो रहा है, कारण मनसे प्रसन्न नहीं हो रही हो, इसका क्‍या कारण है? तुम्हीरे मनमें जैसी रुचि हो, उसके अनुकूल दिव्य भोजन ग्रहण करो॥४३॥ पहले तो तुम्हें पान बहुत अच्छा लगता था, अब उसे ग्रहण क्यों नहीं करती हो ? देवि! उठो और जो दूसरे लोगोंके लिये दुर्लभ हैं ऐसी मीठी वस्तुएँ ग्रहण करो। बताओ, कैसी पीड़ा हो रही है'। उषाके महलमें होनेवाले इस कोलाहलको सुनकर दासीभि:ः कीर्तितं तत्र मातुरग्रे पृथक पृथक्। राजपुत्री यदा देवि समायाता गृहे सती जलक्रीडाविहाराच्च मूकेव परिलक्ष्यते। अतो दासीजना देवि वदामस्त्वां बयं जना:

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

को मोहः किमिदं मौन कः स्वापो म्लानता कथम्। विचार्य भिषजो देवि दिश्यन्तां कष्टशान्तये शिरीषपुष्पसदृशश यच्छरीरं॑ सुकोमलम्। तत् कथं सहते देवि व्याधिभारं वरानने इति श्रुत्वा तदा देवी सत्वरा हंसगामिनी। प्राप्प देशमुषा यत्र किमिदं कष्टलक्षणम् पह्लवाकृतिहस्तेत कोमल तत्करंं तदा। स्पृष्टाडुलीरनायासं स्फोटयामास भाविनी

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमस्ति तव कल्याणि का व्यथा तब वर्तते। एते वैद्या: समागत्य पृच्छन्ति भवतीं हि तत् स्वापश्च जायते तेन मा भयं कर्तुमहसि दासियोंने उसकी माताके आगे पृथक्ू-पृथक् इस प्रकार कहना आरम्भ किया--'देवि! सती-साध्वी राजकुमारी उषा जलक्रोड़ा और विहारसे जब घर लौटी हैं, तभीसे मौन-सी दिखायी देती हैं। अतः महारानी! हम दासियाँ आपको यह बात बता रही हैं-- राजकुमारीपर यह कैसा मोह छा रहा है? उनका यह मौन किसलिये है? कया कारण है कि वे निरन्तर सोयी पड़ी रहती हैं? उनमें मलिनता कैसे आ गयी है? देवि। इन सब बातोंपर विचार करके उनके इस कष्टकी शान्तिके लिये वैद्योंको नियुक्त कीजिये॥ ४४--४८॥ देवि। वरानने! जो शरीर शिरीषपुष्पके समान अत्यन्त कोमल है, वह रोगका भार कैसे सहन करता है'?॥

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

४९॥ यह सुनकर वे हंसगामिनी देवी उस समय बड़ी उतावलीके साथ उठीं और जहाँ उषा सोयी थी, उस स्थानमें पहुँचकर पूछने लगीं कि 'यह कैसा कष्टदायक लक्षण प्रकट हुआ है! ?॥ ५०॥ उस साध्वी महारानीने अपने पह्कवाकार हाथसे उषाके कोमल हाथका स्पर्श करके अनायास ही उसकी अद्जुलियोंको चटकाया फिर उन्होंने पूछा--'कल्याणि! तुम्हें कैसा कष्ट है? ये वैद्यलोग आकर तुमसे इस विषयमें जिज्ञासा करते हैं' वैद्य बोले--महारानी हम जानते हैं, राजकुमारी अपनी सखियोंके साथ जलक्रीडाके लिये उस स्थानपर गयी थी, जहाँ पार्वतीदेवीका क्रीडा-विहार चल रहा था। वहाँ जो परिश्रम हुआ, उसीसे यह कष्ट बढ़

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया॥ ५३॥ श्रमसे ग्लानि उत्पन्न हुई है, उसीसे बारम्बार अँगड़ाई आ रही है तथा परिश्रमके ही कारण सारे अड्ोंमें शिथिलता आ गयी है, जिससे यह सो रही है, अतः आपको इसके लिये भय नहीं करना चाहिए महारानीने कहा--वैद्यों और मन्त्रियो! राज- कुमारीके वक्षःस्थलपर बरफमिला चन्दन रखा गया है, किंतु शीघ्र ही इसमें इस प्रकार बुद-बुद होने लगा है, मानो यह खौल रहा हो, यह क्‍या बात है? ऐसा क्यों हुआ 2॥ ५५॥ इसके शरीरमें अत्यन्त दाह हो रहा है, बहुत अधिक पसीने निकलने लगे हैं। इसे प्यास भी बहुत लगती है, परंतु कुछ खानेकी रुचि नहीं होती। यह अधिकाधिक प्रलाप ही कर रही है, ये सब लक्षण इसमें क्‍यों प्रकट हुए हैं? आपलोग शास्त्रके अनुसार निश्चि करके बताइये क्रीडाविहारे मिलिताः स्त्रीजना देवसंनिधौ । रूपेणाप्रतिमा देवी राजपुत्री च भाविनी

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रक्षामन्त्रैस्तथा पीतै: सर्षपैस्तां कुमारिकाम् पानीयैरभिषेकेण परा शान्तिर्भविष्यति। सूचयन्तः पुनः सर्वे कामाभिप्रायजां व्यथाम्। मातृपृष्ठा वरारोहा चिरकालमुवाच्र सा

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लज्ञानुकारि नारीणां यौवनं हि भवेदिति वैद्य बोले--क्रौडा-विहारमें महादेवजीके समीप राजकुमारी उषादेवी अनृपम रूपवती हैं। अत: उन सब स्त्रियोंने इनपर दृष्टिपात किया है, जिससे इन्हें नजर लग गयी है। इसीसे आपकी पुत्रीकों यह पीड़ा हुई है। अतः रक्षासम्बन्धी मन्त्रों और पीले सरसोंसे राजकुमारीकी रक्षा की जाय (इन्हें झाड़ा-फूँका जाय), अभिमन्त्रित जलसे अभिषेक करनेपर इन्हें बड़ी शान्ति मिलेगी। ऐसा कहकर सभी वैद्यराज महलसे लौट गये। जाते- जाते उन सबने यह भी सूचना दे दी कि सम्भव है यह कामजनित वेदना हो। तदनन्तर माताने जब बास्म्बार पूछा,

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहुत देरके बाद मातासे जोर-जोरसे रोते हुए कहा-- 'माँ। सुनो! न तो मुझे कभी बोलना अच्छा लगता है और न भोजन करना, कोई उत्सव भी नहीं सुहाता है। हृदयमें निरन्तर जलन होती रहती है।' ऐसा कहकर सभी स्त्रियाँ एक-दूसरीका मुख देखने लगीं और आपसमें कहने लगीं कि 'युवावस्था नारियोंके लिये प्रायः लज्जा- जनक हुआ करती है॥ ६३॥ यह राजकन्या भी पतिसमागमके योग्य हो गयी है, अत: इसके लिये और क्या कहा जाय ? यह माता और पिताके प्रसादसे अपने अनुरूप पति प्राप्त करे' इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वणि बाणयुद्धे उषाविरहो नाम सप्तदशाधिकशततमोध्याय:

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस प्रकार श्रीमहाभारतके खिलभाय हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें बाणासुरके वुद्धके ग्रसड्षमें उपाविरह्वविषयक एक सौ सत्रहवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ उषाका स्वप्रमें प्रियतमके साथ समागम, इससे उषाकी चिन्ता, सखियोंका उसे समझाना, कुम्भाण्डकुमारीके कहनेसे उषाका चित्रलेखाको बुलाकर उसे अपना कष्ट बताना, चित्रलेखाके बनाये हुए चित्रोंसे उघाका अनिरुद्धको पहचानना और उन्हें लानेके लिये चित्रलेखाका द्वारकाको जाना वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! शोणितपुरमें निवास करनेवाली परम सुन्दरी स्त्रियाँ चित्र-निर्माण- ततो हम्यें शयानां तु वैशाखे मासि भामिनीम्॥ १ कलाकी दृष्टिसे बड़ी अद्भुत योग्यतावाली थीं। तदनन्तर विचेष्ठटमाना रुदती देव्या वचनचोदिता। सा स्वप्रे रमिता तेन स्त्रीभावं चापि लम्भिता

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उषे मा भे: किमेवं त्वं रूदती परितप्यसे। बलेः सुतसुता च त्वं प्र्याता कि भयान्विता न भयं विद्यते लोके तव सुश्रु विशेषतः। अभयं तव वामोरु पिता देवान्तको रणे नेवंविधेषु वासेषु भयमस्ति वरानने असकृद् देवसहितः शचीभर्ता सुरेश्वर:। अप्राप्त एवं नगरं पित्रा ते मृदितो रणे

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अय॑ देवसमूहस्थ भयदश्च॒ पिता तव। महासुरवर: श्रीमान् बले: पुत्रो महाबलः पितरं कि नु वक्ष्यामि देवशत्रुमरिंदमम् एवं संदूषणकरी वंशस्यास्थ महौजसः:। श्रेयो हि मरणं महां न मे श्रेयो उद्य जीवितम् वैशाखमासके शुक्‍्लपक्षकी द्वाशशी तिथिको, जब सखियोंसे घिरी हुई मानिनी उषा अपनी अट्टालिकामें सो रही थीं, उसी समय स्वप्रावस्थामें पार्वतीके बताये अनुसार एक पुरुषने आकर उस शुभलक्षणा असुरराजकुमारीके साथ रमण किया॥ १-२॥ यद्यपि वह रो-रोकर उस पुरुषके स्पर्शसे बचनेकी विशेष चेष्टा करती रही, परंतु पार्वती देवीके वचनसे प्रेरित थी, इस कारण उसके साथ स्वप्रमें उस पुरुषने बलपूर्वक रमण

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया और उसे अपनी स्त्री बना लिया॥ ३॥ उस समय उस राजकन्याकी योनि रक्तसे भीग गयी। वह रातमें सहसा रोती हुई उठ बैठी। उसे इस प्रकार रोती देख उसकी सखी चित्रलेखा भयभीत हो परम अद्भुत स्त्रिग्ध वाणीमें बोली--॥ ४ ॥ 'उषे! भयभीत न होओ। तुम क्यों इस प्रकार रोती और संतप्त होती हो? तुम तो महाराज बलिके पुत्रकी पुत्री हो, अपनी निर्भीकताके लिये विख्यात हो, फिर भी क्‍यों भयभीत होती हो ? सुभ्रु ! हम सबके लिये विशेषतः तुम्हारे लिये तो संसारमें भय है ही नहीं। वामोरु! तुम्हें किसीसे भय नहीं है। तुम्हारे पिता बाण समराज्णणमें देवताओंके भी काल हैं॥६॥ शुभे! उठो, उठो, तुम्हारा कल्याण हो, तुम विषाद न करो। वरानने! ऐसे निवासस्थानोंमें भय नहीं होता है॥७॥ देवताओंके स्वामी शचीपति इच्द्रने

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया, परंतु इस नगरतक वे पहुँचने भी नहीं पाये कि तुम्हारे पिताने रणभूमिमें उन्हें रांद डाला॥ ८ ॥ तुम्हारे ये पिता देवसमुदायको भय देनेवाले हैं, महान् असुरोंमें श्रेष्ठ हैं तथा राजा बलिके महाबली एवं कान्तिमान् पुत्र हैं '॥ ९ ॥ सखीके ऐसा कहनेपर निन्दारहित यशस्विनी बाणपुत्री उषाने स्वप्रमें जैसा रूप देखा था, वह सब उससे निवेदन किया जब इस प्रकार मेरा सतीत्व नष्ट कर दिया गया, तब मैं कैसे जीवित रह सकती हूँ। शत्रुओंका दमन करनेवाले अपने देववैरी पितासे क्‍या कहूँगी? इस महातेजस्वी कुलकों मैं इस तरह कलड्डित करनेवाली हूँ। मेरा मर जाना ही अच्छा है। अब जीवित रहना मेरे लिये श्रेयस्कर नहीं है इंप्सितो वा यथा को5पि पुरुषो5धिगतो हि मे।

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुझे स्वप्रमें ऐसा कोई पुरुष प्राप्त हुआ था, जिसे जाग्रतीव यथा चाहमवस्थेवं कृता मम॥ १३ मानो मैं बहुत चाहती थी--वह मुझे अभीष्ट था। उसने निशायां जाग्रतीवाहं नीता केन दशामिमाम्। कथमेवं कृता नाम कन्या जीवितुमुत्सहे कुलोपक्रोशनकरी कुलाड़्री निराश्रया। जीवितुं न स्पूहेन्नारी साध्वीनामग्रत: स्थिता

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विललाप चिरं कालमुषा कमललोचना दुष्टेन मनसा देवि शुभं वा यदि वाशुभम्। क्रियते न च ते सुभ्रु किंचिद् दुष्ट मनः शुभे प्रसभं हैवसंयोगाद् यदि भुक्तासि भामिनि। स्वप्रयोगेन कल्याणि ब्रतलोपो न विद्यते व्यभिचारेण ते देवि नास्ति कश्निद् व्यतिक्रम: । न च स्वप्नकृतो दोषो मर्त्यलोके5स्ति सुन्दरि एवं विप्रर्षयो देवि धर्मज्ञा: कथयन्ति वै। मनसा चैव वाचा च कर्मणा च विशेषत: । दुष्टा या त्रिभिरेतैस्तु पापा सा प्रोच्यते बुध:

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथ॑ त्वं दोषसंदुष्टा नियता ब्रह्मचारिणी इमामवस्थां प्राप्ता त्वं नेव धर्मों विलुप्यते अस्या दुष्ठे मन: पूर्व कर्मणा चोपपादितम्। तामाहुरसती नाम सती त्वमसि भामिनि स्वप्नमें भी जाग्रतू-अवस्थाकी भाँति मेरी ऐसी दशा कर डाली है॥१३॥ रातमें जागती हुई-सी मुझे किसने इस अवस्थाको पहुँचा दिया? जब कन्या होकर भी मेरी ऐसी दशा कर दी गयी, तब में कैसे जीवित रह सकती

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हूँ 7॥ १४॥ जो नारी कभी सती-साध्वी स्त्रियोंमें आगे रही हो, वह यदि कुलकलड्डिनी, कुलाड़्ारी और निराश्रया हो जाय तो उसे जीवनकी इच्छा नहीं रखनी चाहिए॥ १५ ॥ इस प्रकार सखियोंसे घिरी हुई कमललोचना उषा उस समय नेत्रोंमें आँसू भरकर बहुत देरतक विलाप करती रही॥ १६॥ उसे अश्रुपूर्ण नेत्रोंसे अनाथकी भाँति रोती देख सारी सखियाँ घबरायी हुई-सी वहाँ आ गयीं और इस प्रकार कहने लगीं-- ॥ १७॥ 'देवि! दुष्ट हृदयसे यदि शुभ या अशुभ कर्म किया जाता है तो उसका कोई अनिष्टकारी फल होता है, परंतु सुभ्रु! शुभे! तुम्हारे मनमें तो कभी कोई दोष आया नहीं है॥ १८॥ भामिनि! कल्याणि! यदि हैव-संयोगसे स्वप्रमें किसी पुरुषने बलातू तुम्हारा उपभोग कर लिया है तो इससे तुम्हारे कौमार-ब्रतका लोप नहीं हुआ है॥ १९॥ देवि! तुम्हारे इस व्यभिचारसे कोई अपराध नहीं बना है। सुन्दरि! मर्त्यलोकमें स्वप्रावस्थामें किये गये किसी अशुभ कर्मका दोष नहीं लगता है

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवि! धर्मज्ञ ब्रह्मर्षि प्रायः ऐसा ही कहते हैं। जो नारी मन, वाणी तथा विशेषत:ः क्रिया--इन तीनोंसे दूषित है, उसीको दिद्वान् पुरुष “पापिनी' कहते हैं भीरु! तुम्हारा मन तो सदा ही स्थिर है, वह कभी चझ्ल होता नहीं देखा जाता है। तुम नियमपूर्वक ब्रह्मचर्यपालनमें तत्पर रहकर भी दोषोंसे दूषित कैसे हो सकती हो॥ २२ ॥ तुम्हारा भाव शुद्ध है, तुम मनको वशमें रखनेवाली हो, सती-साध्वी हो। फिर भी यदि सुप्तावस्थामें तुम इस दशाकों पहुँच गयी तो इससे तुम्हारे धर्मका लोप नहीं होता है॥ २३॥ जिस स्त्रीका पहले मन दूषित होता है, फिर वह क्रियाद्वारा दोषका सम्पादन करती है, उसीको असती (कुलटा) कहते हैं; भामिनि ! तुम तो सती हो

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुलजा रूपसम्पन्ना नियता ब्रह्मचारिणी। इमामवस्थां नीतासि कालो हि दुरतिक्रम: त्यज शोकं विशालाक्षि अपापा त्वं वरानने। श्रुतं मे यदिदं वाक्यं याथातथ्येन तच्छुणु उषे यदुक्ता देव्यासि भर्तरें ध्यायती तदा। समीपे देवदेवस्य समर भामिनि तद् वच: इत्युवाच बचो हृष्ठा देवी तब मनोगतम् एवमुक्ता तया बाला स्मृत्वा देवीवचस्तत: । अभवन्नष्टशोका सा बाणपुत्री शुभेक्षणा

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्मरामि भामिनि वचो देव्या: क्रीडागते भवे। यथोक्तं सर्वमखिलं प्राप्त हर्म्यतले मया भर्ता तु मम यद्येष लोकनाथस्य भार्यया। व्यादिष्ट: स कथं ज्ञेयस्तत्र कार्य विधीयताम् नहि तस्य कुल॑ देवि न कीर्ति नापि पौरुषम्। कश्चिज्जानाति तत्त्वेन क्रिमिदं त्वं विमुह्मसे “तुम उत्तम कुलमें उत्पन्न, मनोहर रूपसे सम्पन्न, संतोष आदि नियमोंका पालन करनेवाली तथा ब्रह्मचारिणी होकंर भी इस दशाको पहुँचा दी गयी; यह देखकर यही कहना पड़ता है कि काल दुर्लड्ड

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है (वह जिसको जिस अवस्थामें चाहे डाल सकता है) '॥ २५॥ सखियोंके ऐसा कहनेपर भी उषा रोती ही रही । उसके नेत्र आँसुओंसे भरे ही रहे । तब कुम्भाण्डकी पुत्री चित्रलेखाने यह उत्तम बात कही-- “विशाललोचने यह शोक छोड़ो। वरानने ! तुम सर्वथा पापरहित हो। मैंने जो यह बात सुन रखी है, उसे यथार्थरूपसे बताती हूँ, सुनो॥२७॥ उषे! भामिनि! देवाधिदेव महादेवजीके समीप उस दिन जब तुम 'पतिका चिन्तन कर रही थी, उस समय देवी पार्वतीने तुमसे जो बात कही थी, उसे याद करो॥ २८ ॥ वैशाखमासके शुक्ल पक्षकी द्वादशी तिथिको रात्रिके समय अट्टालिकापर सोयी हुई तुझे तेरे रोते रहनेपर भी जो पुरुष स्वप्रमें अपनी स्त्री बना लेगा, वह शत्रुसूदन शूरवीर पुरुष ही तेरा पति होगा। हर्षमें भरी हुई पार्वती देवीने यह तुम्हारे मनके अनुरूप बात कही थी। पार्वतीजीने जो कह दिया, वह वचन कभी मिथ्या नहीं हो सकता। अतः चन्द्रमुखि! तुम इस घटनाके लिये यह अत्यन्त रोदन क्‍यों कर रही हो'॥ २९--३१॥ चित्रलेखाके ऐसा कहनेपर पार्वती देवीके वचनका स्मरण करके वह असुरबाला शुभलोचना बाणपुत्री उषा शोकरहित हो

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उषा बोली--भामिनि! जब महादेवजी क्रीडामें तत्पर थे, उस समय देवी पार्वतीजीने जो बात कही थी, वह मुझे याद आ रही है। उन्होंने जो कुछ कहा था, वह सब पूर्णरूपसे इस अट्टालिकाके भीतर मैंने अनुभव किया है॥३३॥ यदि भगवान् विश्वनाथकी भार्या पार्वती देवीने इसी पुरुषको मुझे पतिरूपमें प्रदान किया है तो उसका पता कैसे लगेगा? इसके लिये कोई उपाय करो॥ ३४ ॥ उषाके ऐसा कहनेपर अर्थतत्त्वके ज्ञानमें कुशल कुम्भाण्डकुमारी चित्रलेखाने पुनः यह न्‍्यायोचित बात कही--॥ ३५॥ “देवि! उस पुरुषका न तो कोई कुल जानता है, न उसकी कीर्ति और पुरुषार्थका ही किसीको ठीक-ठीक पता है; फिर इस कथ्थ॑ ज्ञेयो भवेद् भीरु सोउस्माभी रतितस्करः

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

येन त्वमसितापाड़ि मत्तकाशिनि विक्रमात् । रुदती प्रसभ॑ भुक्ता प्रविश्यान्त:पुरं सरखिब नगर लोकविख्यातमेकः शत्रुनिबहण: प्राप्तो देव्या: प्रसादेन कन्दर्पसमविक्रम: इदं तु यत् कार्यतमं श्रुणु त्वं तन्मयेरितम्। विज्ञेयो यस्य पुत्रो वै यन्नामा यत्कुलश्व सः इत्येवमुक्ते बचने तत्रोषा काममोहिता। उबाच कुम्भाण्डसुतां कर्थ ज्ञास्याम्यह॑ सखि

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वकार्ये मुहाते लोको यथा जीव॑ लभाम्यहम् अस्याः सर्वमशेषेण त्रेलोक्यं विदितं सदा। एवमुक्ता तहैवोषा हर्षेणागतविस्मया 'शुभे! भीरु। जिसको तुमने सपनेमें देखा है, उसे दूसरे किसीने न तो कभी देखा है और न उसके रति-तस्करका पता कैसे लगा सकती हैं ?

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सखि ! जिसने अन्तःपुरमें घुसकर तुम्हारे रोते रहनेपर भी बलपूर्वक तुम्हारा उपभोग किया है, वह कोई साधारण मनुष्य नहीं है। जो तुम्हारे इस लोकविख्यात नमरमें बलपूर्वक अकेला ही घुस आया, वह कोई शश्रुमर्दन शूरवीर ही हो सकता है॥ ३८-३९॥ बारह आदित्य, ये भयानक पराक्रमी देवता भी शोणितपुरमें प्रवेश नहीं कर सकते॥४०॥ उपर्युक्त देवता यदि सौगुने होकर आ जायाँ तो उनसे विशिष्ट यह शत्रुसूदन वीर होगा, जिसने बाणासुरके मस्तकपर पैर रखकर शोणितपुरमें प्रवेश किया है॥४१॥ कमललोचने! जिस नारीका पति ऐसा युद्धविशारद वीर न हो, उसके जीवन अथवा भोगोंसे क्या लाभ ?॥ ४२॥ तुम धन्य हो, तुमपर देवीका महानू अनुग्रह है; क्योंकि तुम्हें पार्वती देवीके प्रसादसे ऐसा कामदेव-तुल्य पराक्रमी पति प्राप्त हुआ है

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस समय जो यह सबसे महान् कार्य है, वह मेरे मुखसे सुनो। पहले तुम्हें इस बातको जान लेना चाहिए कि वह. किसका पुत्र है ? उसका क्‍या नाम है ? और वह किस कुलमें उत्पन्न हुआ है ?'॥ ४४॥ उसके ऐसा कहनेपर वहाँ काममोहित उषा कुम्भाण्ड-कुमारीसे बोली--'सखि ! यह सब मैं कैसे जानूँगी॥४०॥ सखि! तुम्हीं कोई उपाय सोचो, मुझे तो कोई उत्तर नहीं सूझता। अपने कार्यमें प्रायः सब लोग मोहित हो जाते हैं। अतः तुम्हीं कोई ऐसा उपाय करो, जिससे मुझे नूतन जीवन प्राप्त हो'॥ ४६॥ उषाकी यह बात सुनकर उसकी सखी कुम्भाण्डकुमारी रामा (जो चित्रलेखा अप्सराके अंशसे उत्पन्न होनेके कारण चित्रलेखा भी कही जाती थी) रोती हुई उषासे पुनः इस प्रकार बोली-- ॥ ४७॥ “विशाल नेत्रोंबाली सखि! तुम यह बात शीघ्र ही चित्रलेखा अप्सराको सूचित कर दो, वह तुम्हारे संधि-विग्रह (मन्त्रणा देने)-के कार्यमें सर्वधा कुशल है॥ ४८ ॥ “उसे

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समस्त त्रिलोकौकी सारी बातें सदा ज्ञात रहती हैं।' उसके ऐसा कहनेपर उषाको तत्काल बड़ा हर्ष और विस्मय हुआ सा तच्छुत्वा तु वचनमुषाया: परिकीर्तितम्। आश्चवासयामास सखी बाणपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम् कान्तं॑ पद्ापलाशाक्षं मत्तमातड़गामिनम्। त्यक्ष्याम्यहं ततः प्राणानचिरात् तनुमध्यमे किं तु कर्तु यथा शक्यं बुद्धिपूर्व मया सरित । प्राप्त च थ्रुणु मे वाक्यं यथा काममवाप्स्यसि देवदानवयक्षाणां. गन्धर्वोरगरक्षसाम्। ये विशिष्टाः प्रभावेण रूपेणाभिजनेन च

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथाप्रभावं तान् सर्वानालिखिष्याम्यहं सखि। मनुष्यलोके ये चापि प्रवरा लोकविश्रुता: ततो विज्ञाय पादस्थ॑ं भर्तारें प्रतिपत्स्यसे सा चित्रलेखया प्रोक्ता उषा हितचिकीर्षया। क्रियतामेवमित्याह चित्रलेखां सखीं प्रियाम् अप्सराको बुलवाकर दोनों हाथ जोड़ दीनभावसे अपना हार्दिक दुःख निवेदन किया॥ ५०॥ उषाकी कही हुई बात सुनकर सखी चित्रलेखाने उस यशस्विनी बाणपुत्रीको

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Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपनी सखी चित्रलेखा नामक अप्सराको सम्बोधित करके बड़े प्याससे यह कठिनाईसे कहनेयोग्य बात कही-- ॥ ५२॥ “भामिनि! मैं तुमसे जो उत्तम बात कहती हूँ, उसे सुनो। मेरे प्रियतम पति बड़े ही कमनीय हैं, उनके नेत्र प्रफुछ कमलदलके समान सुन्दर हैं, वे मतवाले हाथीके समान मन्दगतिसे चलते हैं, पतली कमरवाली सख्त! यदि तुम आज मेरे उन प्राणनाथको यहाँ नहीं ले आओगी तो मैं शीघ्र ही अपने प्राणोंका परित्याग कर दूँगी'॥ ५३-५४॥ यह सुनकर चित्रलेखा उषाका हर्ष बढ़ाती हुई धीरे-धीरे यों बोली--'उत्तम ब्रतका पालन करनेवाली भामिनि ! तुम्हारे इस मनोरथको मैं किसी तरह जान नहीं सकती हूँ॥ ५०॥ सखि ! तुम्हारे उस चित्तचोरका कुल, वर्ण, शील, रूप और देश कुछ भी तो मुझे ज्ञात नहीं है॥५६॥ सखि! फिर भी मैं बुद्धिपूर्वक जैसा जो कुछ कर सकती हूँ, करूँगी; इस समय जो कर्तव्य प्राप्त है, उसके विषयमें मेरी बात सुनो, जिससे तुम अपना मनोरथ पा लोगी॥ ५७॥ देवता, दानव, यक्ष, गन्धर्व, नाग और राक्षस--इनमें जो-जो प्रभाव, रूप और कुलकी दृष्टिसे बढ़े-चढ़े हैं, उन सबका उनके प्रभावके अनुसार ही मैं चित्र बनाऊँगी।

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सखि! मनुष्यलोकमें भी जो विश्वविख्यात श्रेष्ठ पुरुष हैं, उनका भी चित्र अ्धित करूँगी॥ ५८-५९ ॥ भीरु! सात रातमें उन सबके चित्र बनाकर मैं तुम्हें उन सबका दर्शन कराऊँगी। तदनन्तर पहचान लेनेपर तुम मनोनीत पतिको अपने पैरोंपर पड़ा हुआ पाओगी'॥ ६०॥ चित्रलेखाने हित-साधन करनेकी इच्छासे जब पूर्वोक्त बात कही, तब उषा अपनी प्यारी सखी चित्रलेखासे बोली, ' अच्छा, ऐसा ही करो'॥ ६१ ॥ तब “तथास्तु' कहकर चित्रलेखाने सब ओरसे यथायोग्य चित्र तैयार किये; क्योंकि इस कलामें उसके हाथ सधे हुए थे। उसने सात रातोंमें सब प्रमुख पुरुषोंके चित्र अड्धित कर लिये। फिर वह सुन्दरी चित्रपट्टमें स्थापित हुए उन सब लोगोंको वहाँ ले आयी। तदनन्तर चित्रलेखाने अपने बनाये हुए उस चित्रपट्टको

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एते देवेषु ये मुख्यास्तथा दानववंशजा: गन्धर्वासुरहैत्यानां ये चान्ये भोगिनः स्मृता: ततः क्रमेण सर्वास्तान् दूष्ठा सा मत्तकाशिनी देवदानवगन्धर्वविद्याधरगणानथ । अतीत्य च यदून् सर्वान् ददर्श यदुनन्दनम् सोयं विज्ञातरूपो मे कुतो5यं रतितस्करः ततः पश्चाद् विधास्यामि कार्यस्यास्य विनिश्चयम्

English

Indra then pierced Garuda on all parts of his body with arrows and mighty weapons of excellent make, whose sound resembled the rumble of thunder (84). But the highly powerful son of Vinatā, that heroic subduer of his foes, without paying the least heed to those arrows, flew swiftly towards the elephant of Sakra (85). Then those two mighty highly powerful, courageous and indomitable bird and elephant began to fight with tremendous fierceness (86). Emitting loud roars that king of elephants Airāvata then began to wound the enemy of the snakes with his tusks, trunk and head (87). The son of Vinatā, of fierce strength, on the other hand attacked the elephant of Indra, with his sharp claws and strokes of wing (88). Within a moment the fight between the bird and the elephant grew dreadful, so much so as to strike terror into heart of the onlookers, and to cause astonishment to the whole universe (89). Thereafter O Bhārata, Garuda, of mighty strength, struck Airāvata on the head with his fierce claws furnished with fearful talons (90). Afflicted sorely with the wound, O Janamajaya, the elephant fell from the heights of heaven on the top of that best of mountains the Pārijātra that exists on this island of ours (91). But as he fell, the mighty Sakra did not leave her, out of pity, friendliness and of his promise made before (92). The infallible and mighty Krishna, of supreme intelligence, followed him on Garuda carrying the Pārijāta, tree (93). The slayer of Krita was thus born down to the Parijatra mountain.