Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वामग्रतः पुरस्कृत्य भीष्म॑ यास्यामहे वयम्

English

Vaisampayana said, "Thus addressed by Arjuna of curly hair, the Kuru king born of Kunti remained speechless. Then the island-born (Vyasa) said these words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शाण्डिल्यदेवलाभ्यां च मैत्रेयेण च धीमता

English

"Lord of the world, mighty-armed, auspicious Narayana, Achyuta, hearing your words I am flooded with joy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाता जोड़कर सब प्रकारसे उन्हीं सर्वात्मा श्रीकृष्णकी शरण लेता हूँ

English

And what shall I say in your presence, lord of speech, when all speech is contained in your speech?

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राहुर्नारायणं देवं यं विश्वस्य परायणम्

English

Whatever is done in the world or is to be done has come forth from you, for the divine worlds are made of your intellect.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गरीयसां गरिष्ठं च श्रेष्ठ च श्रेयसामपि

English

He who would speak of the world of the gods near the king of the gods would state to you the meanings of the sciences of dharma, desire and wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वात्मा सर्ववित् सर्व: सर्वज्ञ: सर्वभावन:

English

My mind is pained by the arrow-blows, Madhusudana, my limbs sink, and my intellect is not clear.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भौमस्य ब्रह्मणो गुप्त्यै दीप्तमग्निमिवारणि:

English

I have no ready thought at all to speak, Govinda, being pierced by arrows like poison and fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृष्ट्यानन्त्याय गोविन्द पश्यत्यात्मानमात्मनि

English

My strength, my intelligence fail, my life hastens away, my vitals burn, and my mind wanders.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतिबुद्धीन्द्रियात्मानं तं प्रपद्ये प्रजापतिम्

English

From weakness my speech falters; how can I speak? Be gracious to me, Dasharha, delight of the family."

हिन्दी अर्थ

दर्शन त्वस्य लाभ: स्यात् त्वं हि ब्रह्ममयो निधि:

English

" Vyasa said, 'The words of Arjuna, O amiable Yudhishthira, are true. The highest religion, as declared by the scriptures, depends on the duties of domesticity. Thou art acquainted with all duties. Do thou then duly practise the duties prescribed for thee (viz., the duties of domesticity). A life of retirement in the woods, casting off the duties of domesticity, has not been laid down for thee. The gods, Pitris, guests, and servants, all depend (for their sustenance) upon the person leading a life of domesticity. Do thou then support all these, O lord of the earth! Birds and animals and various other creatures, O ruler of men, are supported by men leading domestic lives. He, therefore, that belongs to that mode of life is superior (to all others). A life of domesticity is the most difficult of all the four modes of life. Do thou practise that mode of life then, O Partha, which is difficult of being practised by persons of unrestrained sense. Thou hast a good knowledge of all the Vedas. Thou hast earned great ascetic merit. It behoveth thee, therefore, to bear like an ox the burthen of thy ancestral kingdom. Penances, sacrifices, forgiveness, learning, mendicancy, keeping the senses under control, contemplation, living in solitude, contentment, and knowledge (of Brahma), should, O king, be striven after by Brahmanas to the best of their ability for the attainment of success. I shall now tell thee the duties of Kshatriyas. They are not unknown to thee. Sacrifice, learning, exertion, ambition, l wielding 'the rod of punishment,' fierceness, protection of subjects., knowledge of the Vedas, practise of all kinds of penances, goodness of conduct, acquisition of wealth, and gifts to deserving persons,— these, O king, well performed and acquired by persons of the royal order, secure for them both this world and the next, as heard by us. Amongst these, O son of Kunti, wielding the rod of chastisement has been said to be the foremost. Strength must always reside in a Kshatriya, and upon strength depends chastisement. Those duties that I have mentioned are, O king, the principal ones for Kshatriyas and contribute greatly to their success. Vrihaspati, in this connection, sang this verse: 'Like a snake devouring a mouse, the Earth devours a king that is inclined to peace and a Brahmana that is exceedingly attached to a life of domesticity.' It is heard

हिन्दी अर्थ

पार्श्वस्थं सात्यकिं प्राह रथो मे युज्यतामिति

English

again that the royal sage Sudyumna, only by wielding the rod of chastisement, obtained the highest success, like Daksha himself, the son of Prachetas.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

--“भगवान् श्रीकृष्णका रथ तैयार करो”

English

Yudhishthira said, 'O holy one, by what acts did Sudyumna, that lord of the earth, obtain the highest success? I desire to hear the history of that king!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृताञ्जलिदररुिको राजसिंह

English

"Vyasa said, 'In this connection is cited this old history. There were two brothers, viz., Sankha and

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथमुत्सष्टवान् देहं कं च योगमधारयत्

English

[Vasudeva said:] "This speech is fitting from the bearer of the Kuru burden, of great valour and great strength, who sees all aims.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समावेशयदात्मानमात्मन्येव समाहित:

English

As for what you say to me of the pain from arrow-wounds, Gangeya, accept here a boon from me, made by my grace, lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने मनको परमात्मामें लगा दिया

English

You will have no despondency, no faintness, no burning, no pain, Gangeya, nor hunger or thirst."

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुशुभे परया लक्ष्म्या वृतो ब्राह्मणसत्तमै:

English

All knowledge will shine for you, blameless one, and attachment of your intellect will never arise anywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्तम शोभासे सुशोभित होने लगे, अनेकानेक श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण उन्हें घेरकर बैठे थे

English

Your mind, Bhishma, will always abide in sattva, free of rajas and tamas, like the moon freed from clouds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवस्थानेन वात्स्येन तथाश्मकसुमन्तुना

English

Whatever is joined to dharma or to wealth that you consider, in that your intellect will be supreme.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हारीतलोमशाभ्यां च तथा5न्रेयेण धीमता

English

And this fourfold host of beings, tiger among kings, you will behold, resorting to divine sight, of immeasurable valour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सनत्कुमार: कपिलो वाल्मीकिस्तुम्बुरु: कुरु:

English

Joined to the eye of knowledge, Bhishma, you will see in truth the fourfold net of creatures, like fish in clear water."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पिप्पलादोथ वायुश्न संवर्त: पुलह: कच:

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Then all the great sages with Vyasa honoured Krishna with words joined to Rik, Yajus and Saman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उलूक: परमो वितप्रो मार्कण्डेयो महामुनि:

English

Then a divine rain of flowers of all seasons fell from the sky where Vrishni, Gangeya and the Pandava were.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतैश्लान्यैर्मुनिगणैर्महाभागैर्महात्मभि:

English

Divine instruments played and hosts of Apsarases sang; nothing hostile or unpleasant was seen there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रियाद्वारा भगवान् श्रीकृष्णका ध्यान करने लगे

English

A pure, pleasant, auspicious wind blew, bearing all scents; the quarter was calm and beasts and birds called peacefully.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वरेण हृष्टपुष्टेन तुष्टाव मधुसूदनम्

English

Then after a moment the revered thousand-rayed sun was seen in the west, as if burning a forest in a solitary place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृताञ्जलिपुटो भूत्वा वाग्विदां प्रवर: प्रभु:

English

Then all the great sages rose and took leave of Janardana, Bhishma and King Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आरिराधयिषु: कृष्णं वाचं जिगदिषामि याम्

English

Then Keshava, the Pandava, Satyaki, Sanjaya and Kripa Sharadvata bowed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुचिं शुचिपदं हंसं तत्पदं परमेष्ठिनम्

English

Then, duly honoured by them, devoted to dharma, saying "We shall meet tomorrow," they went hastily as they wished.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनाइमन्तं परं ब्रह्म न देवा नर्षयो विदु:

English

Likewise, taking leave of Gangeya, Keshava and the Pandavas, circumambulating him, mounted their bright chariots.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारायणादृषिगणास्तथा सिद्धमहोरगा:

English

Then with chariots with golden-tusked poles, with rutting elephants like mountains, with swift horses like Garuda, and foot-soldiers with bows and other weapons in hand,

हिन्दी अर्थ

परमात्माके रूपमें जानने लगे हैं

English

that army went in front of the chariots, and just so behind, exceedingly swift, in front and behind, like a great river, like the Narmada reaching the Riksha mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्मिन् विश्वानि भूतानि तिष्ठन्ति च विशन्ति च

English

Then in front the revered moon rose, gladdening that army, restoring the herbs, whose sap the sun had drunk, to their own quality again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हरिं सहस्रशिरसं सहस्रचरणेक्षणम्

English

Then entering the city, radiant like the city of the gods, the bulls of the Yadus and Pandavas went to their fine dwellings, weary, like lions to caves.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षये संकर्षणं प्रोक्ते तमुपास्यमुपास्महे

English

Likhita, of rigid vows. The two brothers had two separate dwellings both of which were beautiful. Situate by the bank of the stream called Vahuda, both of those residences were adorned with trees that were always burthened with flowers and fruits. Once on a time Likhita came to the residence of his brother Sankha. At that time, however, Sankha had gone out of his asylum on no fixed purpose. Arrived at the asylum of his brother, Likhita plucked many ripe fruits. Obtaining them the regenerate Likhita began to eat them without any qualms of conscience. While still employed in the act of eating, Sankha came back to his retreat. Beholding him eating, Sankha addressed his brother, saying, 'Whence have these fruits been obtained and for what reason art thou eating them?' Approaching his elder brother and saluting him, Likhita smilingly replied, saying, 'I have taken them even from this retreat.' Filled with great rage, Sankha said unto him, 'Thou hast committed theft by thyself taking these fruits. Go and approaching the king confess to him what thou hast done. Tell him, O best of kings, I have committed the offence of approaching what was not given to me. Knowing me for a thief and observing the duty of thy order, do thou soon inflict upon me, O ruler of men, the punishment of a thief.' Thus addressed, the highly blessed Likhita of rigid vows, at the command of his brother, proceeded to king Sudyumna. Hearing from his gate-keepers that Likhita had come, king Sudyumna, with his counsellors, advanced (for receiving the sage). Meeting him, the king addressed that foremost of all persons conversant with duties, saying, 'Tell me, O revered one, the reason of thy coming. Regard it as already accomplished.' Thus questioned, that regenerate sage said unto Sudyumna, 'Do thou promise first that thou wilt achieve it. It will then behove thee, after hearing me, to accomplish that promise. O bull among men, I ate some fruits that had not been given me by my elder brother. Do thou, O monarch, punish me for it without delay.' Sudyumna answered, 'If the king be regarded as competent to wield the rod of chastisement, he should be regarded, O bull among Brahmanas, as equally competent to pardon. Purified in respect of thy act, O thou of high vows, consider thyself as pardoned. Tell me now what other wishes thou hast. I shall certainly accomplish those commands of thine!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

हयते च पुनर्द्धाभ्यां तस्मै होमात्मने नम:

English

Taking the path of meditation, Madhava surveyed all knowledge and then meditated on the eternal Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्माद: सर्वभूतानां तस्मै कामात्मने नम:

English

Then those who knew the Vedas and Puranas, trained, red-throated, praised Vishvakarman, Vasudeva, the Prajapati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जीव उन्मत्त हो उठते हैं, उस कामके रूपमें प्रकट हुए परमेश्वरको नमस्कार है

English

Reciters struck their hands to mark time and singers sang; conches, anakas and mridangas were played by thousands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षेत्रे क्षेत्रज्ममासीनं तस्मै क्षेत्रात्मने नम:

English

The sound of lutes, tabors and flutes, exceedingly lovely, was heard from his house like spreading laughter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परमात्माको प्रणाम है

English

Likewise in King Yudhishthira's house sweet auspicious voices joined to song and music rose.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राहु: सप्तदशं सांख्यास्तस्मै सांख्यात्मने नम:

English

Then Dasharha, Achyuta, mighty-armed, rose, bathed, with joined palms, recited the secret prayer, and stood resorting to the fires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिन्हें सत्रहवाँ तत्त्व (पुरुष) मानते हैं, उन सांख्यरूप परमात्माको नमस्कार है

English

Then Madhava had a thousand Brahmanas who knew the four Vedas pronounce blessings, giving each a thousand cows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्योति: पश्यन्ति युञ्जानास्तस्मै योगात्मने नम:

English

Having performed the auspicious touching and looked at himself in a spotless mirror, Krishna then said to Satyaki:

हिन्दी अर्थ

नान्यभक्ता: क्रियावन्तो यजन्ते सर्वकामदम्

English

"Vyasa continued, 'Thus honoured by the high-souled king, the regenerate sage Likhita, however, did not solicit him for any other favour. Then that ruler of the earth caused the two hands of the high-souled Likhita to be cut off, whereupon the latter, bearing the punishment, went away. Returning to his brother Sankha, Likhita, in great affection, said, 'It behoveth thee now to pardon this wretch that hath been duly punished (for what he did).' Sankha said, I am not angry with thee, nor hast thou injured me, O foremost

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्मिल्लोका: स्फुरन्तीमे जले शकुनयो यथा

English

of all persons conversant with duties. Thy virtue, however, had suffered a shock. I have rescued thee from that plight. Proceed without delay to the river Vahuda and gratify duly, with oblations of water, the gods, Rishis and the Pitris, and never again set thy heart on sin.' Hearing these words of Sankha, Likhita performed his ablutions in the sacred stream and set about for commencing the water-rite. Upon this, two hands, resembling two lotuses, appeared at the extremities of his stumps. Filled with wonder he came back to his brother and showed him the two hands. Sankha said unto him, All this has been accomplished by me through my penances. Do not be surprised at it. Providence hath been the instrument here.' Likhita answered, 'O thou of great splendour, why didst thou not purify me at first, when, O best of regenerate ones, such was the energy of thy penances?' Sankha, said, 'I should not have acted otherwise. I am not thy chastiser. The ruler (who has punished thee) has been himself purified, as

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनादिमध्यपर्यन्तं न देवा नर्षयो विदु:

English

"The best of chariots of the wise Vasudeva is yoked, O king; Janardana will go to the son of Ganga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रयता नित्यमर्चन्ति परमं दुः:खभेषजम्

English

Krishna awaits you, king of dharma, greatly radiant; whatever next is to be done here, you should do it."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अप्रेक्ष्यमनभिकज्ञेयं हरिं नारायणं प्रभुम्

English

[Yudhishthira said:] "Have my best chariot yoked, Phalguna, incomparably radiant; we shall not go with soldiers; we shall go alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वदन्ति जगतोडथध्यक्षमक्षरं परमं पदम्

English

Bhishma, best of the upholders of dharma, is not to be troubled by me; so let the vanguard turn back, Dhananjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकं द्वादशधा जज्ञे तस्मै सूर्यात्मने नमः:

English

From today Gangeya will tell the supreme secret; therefore I do not want the company of ordinary people, son of Kunti."

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर भी बारह रूपोंमें प्रकट हुए हैं, उन सूर्यस्वरूप परमेश्वरको नमस्कार है

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Hearing those words, Dhananjaya son of Kunti told him that the best chariot was yoked, bull among men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

य॑ ज्ञात्वा मृत्युमत्येति तस्मै ज्ञेयात्मने नम:

English

Then King Yudhishthira, the twins and Bhima and Arjuna went to Krishna's dwelling like all the elements.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यं सप्ततन्तुं तन्वन्ति तस्मै यज्ञात्मने नमः

English

As the great-souled Pandavas arrived, wise Krishna with Shaineya (Satyaki) also mounted the chariot.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया जाता है, उन होमस्वरूप परमेश्वरको नमस्कार है

English

Seated in their chariots, having agreed and asked about the night's comfort, those great chariot-warriors set out in chariots rumbling like clouds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथन्तरं बृहत् साम तस्मै स्तोत्रात्मने नमः

English

Daruka urged Vasudeva's horses Meghapushpa, Balaha, Sainya and Sugriva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिनकी सान्त्वनाभरी वाणी है, उन स्तोत्ररूपी भगवानको प्रणाम है

English

Urged by Daruka, Vasudeva's horses went then, O king, scoring the ground with the tips of their hooves.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रूपमें प्रकट हुए थे, उन हंसरूपधारी परमेश्वरको प्रणाम है

English

As if devouring the sky, swift and mighty, they descended to Kurukshetra, the field of all dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यमाहुरक्षरं दिव्यं तस्मै वागात्मने नमः

English

Then they went where Bhishma lay on his bed of arrows, the lord, with Brahmin-sages, as Brahma with hosts of gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोकत्रयहितार्थाय तस्मै वीर्यात्मने नम:

English

Then Govinda descended from the chariot, with Yudhishthira, Bhima, the wielder of Gandiva, the twins and Satyaki, and with right hands raised they honoured the sages.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फणासहस्ररचिते तस्मै निद्रात्मने नम:

English

Surrounded by them, like the moon by stars, the king came to Gangeya as Vasava to Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथग्धर्मै: समर्चन्ति तस्मै धर्मात्मने नम:

English

He saw him lying on his bed of arrows like a fallen sun, the mighty-armed one, coming near with awe from fear.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वरूपका साक्षात्कार करते हैं, उन योगरूप परमात्माको प्रणाम है

English

also thyself, along with the PitrisY

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा ही सबके भले-बुरेको देखते रहते हैं, उन द्रष्टारूपी परमात्माको प्रणाम है

English

"When Bhishma, delight of Shantanu, lay on his hero's bed, and the Pandavas had attended the tiger among men, Gangeya,

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राहुर्विषयगोप्तारं तस्मै गोप्ञात्मने नम:

English

what talks took place at that meeting of heroes, when all the armies were slain? Tell me that, great sage."

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं, सदा ही सब ओर व्यापक हो रहे हैं और सर्वमय हैं, उन सर्वात्माको प्रणाम है

English

[Vaishampayana said:] "When Bhishma, bearer of the Kuru burden, lay on his bed of arrows, sages and perfected ones led by Narada came, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपवर्गोडसि भूतानां पञ्चानां परत: स्थित:

English

And the remaining kings, led by Yudhishthira, and Dhritarashtra, Krishna, Bhima, Arjuna and the twins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नमस्ते दिक्षु सर्वासु त्वं हि सर्वमयो निधि:

English

Those great souls, approaching, mourned the grandsire of the Bharatas, Gangeya, like a fallen sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वं हि कर्ता हृषीकेश संहर्ता चापराजित:

English

After reflecting a moment, Narada, godlike to see, said to all the Pandavas and remaining kings:

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपका जो सनातन रूप है, उसीकी ओर लक्ष्य रखता हूँ

English

"It is the time; let Bhishma be questioned. Gangeya is setting like the sun, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पगोंसे व्याप्त हैं, आप सनातन पुरुष हैं

English

He wishes to give up his life; all of you go to him and ask; for he knows fully the various dharmas of the four classes."

हिन्दी अर्थ

शान्ता: संन्यासिनो यान्ति तस्मै मोक्षात्मने नम:

English

" Vyasa continued, 'That king, O eldest son of Pandu, became eminent by this act and obtained the highest success like the lord Daksha himself! Even this is the duty of Kshatriyas, viz., the ruling of subjects. Any other, O monarch, would be regarded as a wrong path for them. Do not give way to grief. O best of all persons conversant with duty, listen to the beneficial words of this thy brother. Wielding the rod of chastisement, O king, is the duty of kings and not the shaving of the head.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिन्हें प्राप्त करते हैं, उन मोक्षरूप परमेश्वरको नमस्कार है

English

Thus told by Narada, the kings went to Bhishma, but could not ask and looked at one another.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्भक्षयति भूतानि तस्मै घोरात्मने नम:

English

Then Yudhishthira, son of Pandu, said to Hrishikesha: "None but you, son of Devaki, is able to question the grandsire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाल: स्वपिति यश्नैकस्तस्मै मायात्मने नम:

English

Speak first, invincible Madhusudana, for you are the best of us all, dear one, knower of all dharma."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाभिसे प्रकट हुआ है, उन कमलरूपधारी परमेश्वरको प्रणाम है

English

Thus told by the Pandava, the revered Keshava, Achyuta, approached the invincible one and spoke.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चतुःसमुद्रपर्याययोगनिद्रात्मने नम:

English

"Has the night passed pleasantly for you, best of kings? Is your intellect of clear marks and present?

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुक्षौ समुद्रा श्चत्वारस्तस्मै तोयात्मने नम:

English

Do all the knowledges shine for you, blameless one? Your heart is not wearied nor your mind troubled?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्मिंश्वैव प्रलीयन्ते तस्मै हेत्वात्मने नम:

English

"Burning, delusion, weariness, fatigue, languor and pain have by your grace, Govinda, at once left me, blameless one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

होता है, उन कारणरूप परमेश्वरको नमस्कार है

English

Whatever has been, will be and is, greatly radiant one, I see it all as a fruit in the palm of the hand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इष्टनिष्टस्य च द्रष्टा तस्मै द्रष्टात्मने नमः:

English

The dharmas declared in the Vedas and those placed in the Vedanta, I see them all by your boon, Achyuta.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैकुण्ठस्य च तद् रूप॑ तस्मै कार्यात्मने नम:

English

And the dharma declared by the good is in my heart; I know the dharma of lands, castes and families, Janardana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रहते हैं तथा जो वैकुण्ठधामके स्वरूप हैं, उन कार्यरूप भगवान्को नमस्कार है

English

What is the meaning in the dharmas of the four stages of life is in my heart, and I understand all the duties of kings, Keshava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रुद्धो निजघ्ने समरे तस्मै क्रौर्यात्मने नम:

English

Wherever there is to be speech I shall speak, Janardana; for by your grace a bright wisdom has entered my mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परशुरामको प्रणाम है

English

I have become as if young, strengthened by meditation on you; by your grace, Janardana, I am able to speak what is best.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्लेष्टयति भूतानि तस्मै वाय्वात्मने नम:

English

Why, revered one, did you yourself not tell the Pandava what is best? What do you wish to say here? Say it quickly, Madhava."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्गप्रलययो: कर्ता तस्मै कालात्मने नम:

English

"Know me, Kaurava, as the root of fame and of the good; all states, existent and non-existent, come from me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पादौ यस्याश्रिता: शूद्रास्तस्मै वर्णात्मने नम:

English

When the cool-rayed one is called the moon, who in the world will marvel? So who will marvel at me when I am full of fame?

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूर्यश्नक्षु्दिश: श्रोत्रे तस्मै लोकात्मने नमः

English

But I wish more fame to be placed on you, greatly radiant one; therefore my wide intelligence is directed to you, Bhishma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिशाएँ कान हैं, उन लोकरूप परमात्माको प्रणाम है

English

As long as the earth, lord of the earth, shall stand firm, so long your imperishable fame will move through the worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनादिरादिदविश्वस्य तस्मै विश्वात्मने नम:

English

And what you, Bhishma, will say to the Pandava who asks will stand on earth like the Vedic teachings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यो धारयति भूतानि तस्मै प्राणात्मने नम:

English

And he who joins himself to this standard by himself will gain the fruit of all merits and enjoy it after death.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तर्भूत: पचत्यग्निस्तस्मै पाकात्मने नम:

English

For this reason, Bhishma, I gave you a divine mind in this great welfare: that your fame might spread more.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दानवेन्द्रान्तकरणं तस्मै दृप्तात्मने नमः:

English

It is certain that as long as a man's fame spreads on earth in the world, so long he has an imperishable place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगद्ू धारयते कृत्स्नं तस्मै वीर्यात्मने नम:

English

The remaining kings, O king, sit around you, wishing to ask about dharmas; speak to them, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

य॑ं ज्ञानेनाभिगच्छन्ति तस्मै ज्ञानात्मने नम:

English

You are old in years, endowed with learning and conduct, skilled in the duties of kings, earlier and later.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनन्तपरिमेयाय तस्मै दिव्यात्मने नमः

English

From birth no one has seen any fault in you; all kings know you as the knower of dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कमण्डलूनिषज्जय तस्मै ब्रह्मात्मने नम:

English

Speak to them, O king, the supreme policy, as a father to sons; for sages and gods are always served by you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भस्मदिग्धाड्लिजड्राय तस्मै रुद्रात्मने नम:

English

Therefore it must be said here by you; I see it entirely: the wise say that when asked by good men wishing to hear dharma it must be said again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अक्रोधद्रोहमोहाय तस्मै शान्तात्मने नम:

English

It must be said by the learned; so say the wise. For one who gives no answer, lord, there is a painful fault.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्न सर्वमयो नित्यं तस्मै सर्वात्मने नम:

English

Therefore, bull of the Bharatas, learned one, tell the eternal dharmas when asked by sons and grandsons who wish to know."

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये नमस्यन्ति गोविन्द न तेषां विद्यते भयम्

English

Vaisampayana said, "Once more the great sage Krishna-Dwaipayana said these words unto Ajatasatru, the son of Kunti: 'Let these great car-warriors of abundant energy of mind, O monarch, let these brothers of thine, O Yudhishthira, the chief of the Bharatas, obtain those wishes of theirs that they cherished while dwelling in the woods. Rule thou the earth, O son of Pritha, like (another) Yayati, the son of Nahusha. Before now misery was yours while ye dwelt in the woods in the observance of ascetic penances. That misery is ended, O tiger among men! Enjoy happiness, therefore, for some time. Having O Bharata, earned and enjoyed religious merit and wealth and pleasure for some time with thy brothers, thou mayst then, O king, retire into the woods. Be freed first, O Bharata, from the debt thou owest to persons that may beg of thee, to the Pitris, and to the gods. Thou mayst then, O son of Kunti, practise all the other modes of life (that come afterwards). Do thou, O son of Kuru's race, perform the sacrifices of Sarvamedha and Aswamedha. Thou shalt then attain, O monarch, to the highest end hereafter. Installing thy brothers also in great sacrifices with plentiful presents (to the Brahmanas), thou shalt, O son of Pandu, acquire great fame. There is a saying, O tiger among men and best of the Kurus! Listen to it, for by acting according to it,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्म वाम्भिबष्पकण्ठास्तमानर्चुर्महामतिम्

English

"By your grace, Govinda, you are the eternal soul of beings; but let King Yudhishthira ask me about dharmas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपरेण महात्मानौ युधिष्ठिरधनंजयौ

English

Thus I shall be pleased and shall speak dharmas, blameless one; let the Pandava ask me in whom all royal sages dwell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृपो युयुत्सु: सूतश्च॒ संजयश्व परंतप:

English

Let the Pandava ask me, whom no one among all the renowned dharma-practising Kurus equals.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नेमिघोषेण महता कम्पयन्तो वसुन्धराम्

English

In whom are steadfastness, restraint, celibacy and forbearance, ever dharma, vigour and splendour—let that Pandava ask me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृपादयश्च ते सर्वे चत्वार: पाण्डवाश्न ते

English

Truth, giving, austerity, purity, peace, skill and calm: in whom are all these—let that Pandava ask me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ययुराशु कुरुक्षेत्र वाजिभि: शीघ्रगामिभि:

English

He who would not do unrighteousness out of desire, anger, fear or for gain, the righteous-souled—let that Pandava ask me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देहन्यास: कृतो यत्र क्षत्रियैस्तैर्महात्मभि:

English

He who honours relatives, guests, servants, dependants and those close, treating them well—let that Pandava ask me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियवीरोंने अपने शरीरका त्याग किया था

English

Ever truthful, ever forbearing, ever devoted to knowledge, fond of guests, who always gives to the good—let that Pandava ask me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्हें कभी भय नहीं होता

English

O king, thou shalt not swerve from virtue. Those men only, O Yudhishthira, whose practices resemble those of robbers, cause a king by their counsels to take to a career of war and victory, l That king who, guided by considerations of place and time and moved by an understanding dependent on the scriptures, pardons even a number of robbers, incurs no sin. That king who, realising his tribute of a sixth, doth not protect his kingdom, taketh a fourth part of the sins of his kingdom. 2 Listen also to that by which a king may not swerve from virtue. By transgressing the scriptures (one incurs sill), while by obeying them one may live fearlessly. That king who, guided by an understanding based upon the scriptures and disregarding lust and wrath, behaves impartially, like a father, towards all his subjects, never incurs sin. O thou of great splendour, if a king, afflicted by destiny, fails to accomplish an act which he should, such failure would not be called a trespass. By force and policy should the king put down his foes. He must not suffer sin to be perpetrated in his kingdom but should cause virtue to be practised. Brave men, those that are respectable in their practices, they that are virtuous in their acts, they that are possessed of learning, O Yudhishthira, Brahmanas conversant with Vedic texts and rites, and men of wealth, should especially be protected. In determining suits and accomplishing religious acts, they that are possessed of great learning should alone be employed. A prudent king will never repose his confidence upon one individual, however accomplished. That king who does not protect his subjects, whose passions are ungovernable, who is full of vanity, who is stained with haughtiness and malice, incurs sin and earns the reproach of tyranny. If the subjects of a king, O monarch, waste away from want of protection and are afflicted by the gods and ground down by robbers, the sin of all this stains the king himself. There is no sin, O Yudhishthira, in doing an act with heartiness,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णप्रणामी न पुनर्भवाय

English

"The righteous Yudhishthira, full of shame, afraid of a curse, does not approach you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेवाला मनुष्य फिर भव-बन्धनमें नहीं पड़ता

English

Having made slaughter of the world, the lord of the world, lord of men, afraid of a curse, does not approach you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संसारनिम्नगावर्ततरिकाष्ठाय विष्णवे

English

Having slain with arrows the worthy of honour, the respected, the devoted, teachers, kinsmen and relatives, he does not approach you."

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुःखशोकपरित्राणं हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम्

English

"As dharma for Brahmanas is giving, study and austerity, so for kshatriyas, Krishna, it is falling in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शोकसे उद्धार करनेवाले हैं

English

Fathers, grandfathers, sons, teachers, kinsmen and relatives acting falsely—one who slays them in battle acts by dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा विष्णुमयं सर्व पाप्मा मे नश्यतां तथा

English

A kshatriya who in battle slays the agreement-breakers, the greedy, even teachers, Keshava, the sinners, is a knower of dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, उस प्रकार इस सत्यके प्रभावसे मेरे सारे पाप नष्ट हो जायूँ

English

A kshatriya, when challenged, should always fight in battle; for Manu said that battle is lawful, leads to heaven and is worldly good."

हिन्दी अर्थ

यच्छेय: पुण्डरीकाक्ष तद् ध्यायस्व सुरोत्तम

English

Thus addressed by Bhishma, Yudhishthira, king of dharma, approached humbly and stood in his sight.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाग्यज्ञेनार्चितो देव: प्रीयतां मे जनार्दन:

English

Then Bhishma took his feet and welcomed him, smelled his head and said, "Sit."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मं च शनकै: सर्वे प्रशशंसु: पुनः पुन:

English

Then Gangeya, the bull among all bowmen, said to him, "Ask me, dear one, confidently; do not be afraid, best of the Kurus."

हिन्दी अर्थ

थे। सब ओर शंखके समान सफेद नरमुण्डोंकी खोपड़ियाँ फैली हुई थीं

English

after full deliberation, and consultation with men capable of offering good advice. Our tasks fail or succeed through destiny. If exertion, however, be applied, sin would not touch the king. I shall recite to thee, O tiger among kings, the story of what happened to an ancient king of the name of Hayagriva, O son of Pandu,~the story, viz., of the heroic Hayagriva of unstained deeds, who after having slain a large number of his foes in battle, was himself defeated and slain while without a follower by his side. Having achieved all that should be done for keeping foes under check and adopted all those foremost of means by which men may be protected. Hayagriva acquired great fame from the battles he fought and is now enjoying great bliss in heaven. Mangled by robbers with weapons, boldly fighting with them, and casting off his life in battle, the high-souled Hayagriva, ever attentive to his (kingly) duties, achieved the object of his life and is now enjoying great bliss in heaven. The bow was his (sacrificial) stake and the bowstring was the cord for tying the victims. Shafts constituted the smaller ladle and the sword the large one, and blood was the clarified butter that he poured.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथमुत्सादितं क्षत्र॑ं कथं वृद्धिमुपागतम्

English

"Those who know dharma know that kingship is the supreme dharma, and I consider it a great burden; tell me of it, king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुशिको नाम धर्मज्ञस्तस्य पुत्रो महीपते

English

Tell, grandsire, especially the duties of kings, for the duties of kings are the refuge of the whole living world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गाधि: सदार: सम्प्राप्त: सर्चीकस्याश्रमं प्रति

English

The triple aim is bound up here in the duties of kings, Kaurava, and the whole of the dharma of liberation is clearly contained here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वभाववाला पुत्र ही प्रदान कीजिये

English

As the reins of a horse and the goad of an elephant, so, lord of men, is dharma for the world, and so is control said to be.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वबाह्वस्वबलेनाजौ जित्वा परमधर्मवित्

English

If this dharma, served by royal sages, were bewildered here, the order of the world would not stand and everything would be thrown into confusion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जज्वाल तस्य बाणाग्राच्चित्रभानुर्दि धक्षया

English

As the rising sun destroys the darkness of the asuras, so the duties of kings, when considered, drive out an evil course.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और राष्ट्रोंको भस्म कर डालनेकी इच्छासे प्रज्वलित हो उठे

English

First, grandsire, tell the essence of the duties of kings, best of the Bharatas, for you are the best of the wise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददाह कार्तवीर्यस्य शैलानथ वनस्पतीन्

English

You are the source and the supreme authority for all of us, scorcher of foes; Vasudeva regards you as supreme in wisdom."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपानभूमिं कालस्य तथा भुक्तोज्झितामिव

English

The car was the altar and the wrath he felt in battle was the fire, and the four foremost of steeds yoked unto his vehicle were the four Hotris. Having poured upon that sacrificial fire his foes as libations and then his own life-breaths at the completion of the sacrifice, that vigorous lion among kings, viz., Hayagriva, became freed from sin and is now sporting in the regions of the gods. Having protected his kingdom with policy and intelligence, the high-souled Hayagriva of resigned self and great strength of mind and accustomed to the performance of sacrifices filled all the worlds with his fame and is now sporting in the region of the gods. 1 Having obtained the merit dependent on the performance of sacrifices as also every kind of merit that is connected with human affairs, he wielded the rod of chastisement and ruled the Earth with vigour and without pride. For this the virtuous and high-souled Hayagriva is sporting in the region of the gods. 2 Possessed of learning, practising renunciation, actuated by faith, and full of gratitude, that king, having performed diverse acts, left this world of men and won the regions that are reserved for the intelligent and the wise and those that are of approved usages and behaviour and prepared to cast off their lives in battle. Having studied the Vedas well and the other scriptures also, having ruled his kingdom properly and caused all the four orders to adhere to their respective duties, the high-souled Hayagriva is sporting in joy the regions of the gods. Having won many battles and cherished his subjects, having drunk the Soma juice in sacrifices and gratified the foremost of Brahmanas with presents and judiciously wielded the rod of chastisement over those placed under his sway and at last cast off his life in battle, that king is living happily in heaven. His life was worthy of every praise. Learned and honest men applaud it, deserving as it is of every applause. Having won heaven and acquired the regions reserved for heroes, that high-souled monarch of virtuous deeds became crowned with success.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पश्यन्तस्ते कुरुक्षेत्र ययुराशु महारथा:

English

Adadana is explained as a robber or one who forcibly takes other people's property. Some texts

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिराय प्रोवाच जामदग्न्यस्य विक्रमम्

English

"At the very beginning, best of the Kurus, a king should act duly toward gods and Brahmanas, wishing to please.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेषु संतर्पयामास पितृत् क्षत्रियशोणितै:

English

Having honoured the deities and Brahmanas, delight of the Kurus, he becomes quit of his debt to dharma and is honoured by the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसिद्ध हैं। इन्हींमें उन्होंने क्षत्रियोंके रक्तसे अपने पितरोंका तर्पण किया था

English

Always strive in effort, son, Yudhishthira; for without effort fate does not accomplish kings' aims.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इहेदानीं ततो राम: कर्मणो विरराम ह

English

Fate and effort are a pair held in common; but I consider human effort supreme, and fate is said to be determined.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पश्चात् अब उस कर्मसे विरत हो गये हैं”

English

When an undertaking fails, do not be distressed; discipline is attainable, dear one; this is the highest policy of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रामेणेति तथा55त्थ त्वमत्र मे संशयो महान्

English

For kings there is no cause of success but truth; a king devoted to truth rejoices both here and hereafter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथं भूय: समुत्पत्ति: क्षत्रस्यामितविक्रम

English

Even for sages, king, truth is the supreme wealth; and for a king there is no other cause of trust than truth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फिर क्षत्रिय-जातिकी उत्पत्ति कैसे हुई?

English

A king who is virtuous, of good conduct, self-controlled, gentle, righteous, with senses subdued, far-sighted and of wide aims never falls from fortune.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाद इस जातिकी वृद्धि कैसे हुई?

English

Resort to uprightness in all matters, delight of the Kurus, with repeated consideration of policy and with concealment by the triple learning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथाभूच्च मही कीर्णा क्षत्रियैर्वदतां वर

English

A gentle king is always despised by all; the world is troubled by a harsh one; therefore practise both.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समय उनकी लाशोंसे यह सारी पृथ्वी ढक गयी होगी

English

Brahmanas should always be exempt from punishment by you, best of givers; Brahmanas are the greatest being in the world, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रामेण यदुशार्दूल कुरुक्षेत्र महात्मना

English

Two verses sung by the great-souled Manu you should take to heart in your dharmas, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आगमो हि पर: कृष्ण त्वत्तो नो वासवानुज

English

From water came fire, from Brahmana the kshatriya, from stone iron; their pervading energy is quenched in their own wombs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथाभवत् क्षत्रियसंकुला मही

English

When iron strikes stone, fire enters water, and a kshatriya hates a Brahmana, the three sink.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कि किस प्रकार यह सारी पृथ्वी क्षत्रियोंकी लाशोंसे ढक गयी थी

English

Knowing this, great king, those twice-born are to be honoured; the best of the twice-born, tranquil, bear earthly Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रामोपाख्यानेष्टचत्वारिंशो5 ध्याय:

English

Thus, tiger among men, those who would destroy the order of the world are always to be restrained by force of arms.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महर्षीणां कथयतां विक्रमं तस्य जन्म च

English

Two verses were sung long ago by the great sage Ushanas, dear one; hear them, wise king, with a single mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उद्भूता राजवंशेषु ये भूयो भारते हता:

English

A king, looking to dharma, should restrain by his own dharma even one who comes against him with weapon raised, though learned in the Vedanta, in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्र लभेयमजितं त्रिलोकेश्वरमित्युत

English

He who protects dharma when it is being destroyed is a knower of dharma; he is not a slayer of an embryo; anger meets anger.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो, उत्तम तपस्या आरम्भ की

English

Thus, best of men, the twice-born are to be protected; for their offences one should dismiss them to the border of the land.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गाधिनामाभवत् पुत्र: कौशिक: पाकशासन:

English

Even if they are accused, lord of men, one should show them pity: for a slayer of a Brahmana, a defiler of a teacher's bed, a slayer of an embryo, and an enemy of the king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तां गाधिर्भगुपुत्राय सर्चीकाय ददौ प्रभु:

English

Dismissal to the border of the land is prescribed for a Brahmana; there is never bodily harm for them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कन्याका विवाह भृगुपुत्र ऋचीकके साथ कर दिया

English

Let men be dear to you always, best of men; for there is no treasury greater for kings than the gathering of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्रार्थ भ्रपयामास चर गाधेस्तथैव च

English

Of the six forts, great king, which are decided by the scriptures, in all these they consider the human fort the hardest to cross.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपयोज्यश्नरुरयं त्वया मात्राप्ययं तव

English

Therefore the wise should always show kindness to the four classes; a righteous, truthful king pleases the subjects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अजय्य: क्षत्रियैलेंके क्षत्रियर्षभसूदन:

English

You should not always be forbearing, best of men; a gentle king is unrighteous, like a forbearing elephant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपोन्वितं द्विजश्रेष्ठ चरुरेष विधास्यति

English

Verses were laid down of old in the science of Brihaspati on this matter, great king; hear them as I tell them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपस्यभिरत: श्रीमाञ्जगामारण्यमेव हि

English

A low man scorns a ever-forbearing king, as an elephant-driver wishes to climb onto an elephant's head.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भर्तुर्वाक्यं तदाव्यग्रा मात्रे हृष्टा न्यवेदयत्

English

Therefore a king should be neither always gentle nor always harsh, like the sun in spring, glorious, neither cold nor hot.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बड़े हर्षक साथ पतिकी कही हुई बातको उससे निवेदित किया

English

By perception, inference and analogy and instruction, your own and others should always be tested, great king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्याक्षरुमथाज्ञानादात्मसंस्थं चकार ह

English

Give up all vices, giver of abundant fees; and not engage in them; avoid attachment.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसका चरु लेकर भोजनद्वारा अपनेमें स्थित कर लिया

English

A man of vice is ever despised in the world; a king who is excessively hateful troubles the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धारयामास दीप्तेन वपुषा घोरदर्शनम्

English

A king should always be like a pregnant woman who shares dharma; hear the reason why it is so said, great king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भविष्यति हि ते पुत्र: क्रूरकर्मात्यमर्षण:

English

As a pregnant woman, abandoning her own pleasure that follows her mind, bestows what is good for the embryo, so surely a king too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्व हि ब्रह्म सुमहच्चरौ तव समाहितम्

English

Should act, best of the Kurus, ever following dharma, abandoning his own pleasure and doing whatever would be of benefit to the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सैवमुक्ता महाभागा भर्त्रां सत्यवती तदा

English

You must never give up your steadfastness, Pandava; the command of a steady one who wields the rod openly is not obstructed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणापसद ं पुत्र प्राप्स्यसीति हि मां प्रभो

English

You should not jest always with your servants, best of speakers, tiger among kings; hear the fault in that from me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उग्रकर्मा समुत्पन्नश्नरुव्यत्यासहेतुना

English

Dependants, out of familiarity, scorn their master, they do not stay in their place and they transgress his command.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमुताग्निं समाधाय मन्त्रवच्चरुसाधने

English

Sent on errands they hesitate and pry into secrets; they ask for what should not be asked and bring food not to be eaten.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्मभूतं हि सकल॑ पितुस्तव कुलं भवेत्

English

They get angry and blaze up, and take a fearsome seat, and by bribes and deceits they hinder his affairs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शमात्मकमहं पुत्र॑ लभेयं जपतां वर

English

They make his realm decayed by imitations, they attach themselves to women with their eyes, and take equal dress.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा त्वयोक्तं वचनं तथा भद्रे भविष्यति

English

They pass wind and spit in his presence and, shameless, tiger among men, speak his words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपस्यभिरतं शान्तं जमदग्निं यतव्रतम्

English

They mount a horse, elephant or chariot approved by the king without regard, when the king is gentle and merry.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोडपि पुत्र हुजनयज्जमदग्नि: सुदारुणम्

English

"This is hard for you, king; this is badly done by you," thus, calling themselves friends, they say in the assembly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राम॑ क्षत्रियहन्तारं प्रदीप्तमिव पावकम्

English

When he is angry they laugh, and when honoured they do not rejoice; they are ever quarrelsome with one another for some cause.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्त्राणि वरयामास परशुं चातितेजसम्

English

They reveal his counsel and expose his misdeed, and play at carrying out his command with contempt, enjoying ornaments, food, bathing and unguents.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुठारेणाप्रमेयेण लोकेष्वप्रतिमो5भवत्

English

Scorning him, tiger among men, they sit at ease and listen to him; they revile their own offices and give them up, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चक्रवर्ती महातेजा विप्राणामाश्चमेधिके

English

They are not content with their pay and take what is due to the king; they wish to play with him like a bird on a string; and they say in the world, "The king is to be led by us."

हिन्दी अर्थ

माँगी और अर्जुनने अग्निको वह भिक्षा दे दी

English

These and other faults arise, Yudhishthira, in a king who is gentle and merry."

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददाह पवनेनेद्धश्षित्रभानु: सहैहय:

English

read nareswarah. The sense should remain unaltered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तं॑ भ्रमन्तं ततो वत्सं जामदग्न्य: स्वमाश्रमम्

English

The revered Ushanas spoke a verse on this, lord of men; hear it from me as I recite it, with a single mind, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततो ये क्षत्रिया राजन् शतशस्तेन वर्जिता:

English

The earth swallows these two, as a serpent lying in its hole: a king who does not resist and a Brahmana who does not travel.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रक्षणार्थ समुद्दिश्य ययाचे पृथिवी तदा

English

Take this to heart, tiger among men: make peace with those fit for peace, and oppose those to be opposed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन सबका पराक्रम देवराज इन्द्रके तुल्य है

English

Whoever acts contrarily in your realm of seven parts, whether teacher or friend, is to be struck down.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एते क्षत्रियदायादास्तत्र तत्र परिश्रुता:

English

This ancient verse was sung by King Marutta, in the matter of kingship, long ago, approved by Brihaspati:

हिन्दी अर्थ

जातियोंके आश्रित होकर रहते हैं

English

Even a teacher who is proud, ignorant of what should and should not be done, and gone on a wrong path is to be abandoned.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदि मामभिरक्षन्ति तत: स्थास्यामि निश्चला

English

The wise King Sagara, son of Bahu, abandoned his eldest son Asamanja, wishing the welfare of the city people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मदर्थ निहता युद्धे रामेणाक्लिष्टकर्मणा

English

Asamanja once drowned children of the city in the Sarayu, O king, and was therefore scolded by his father and banished.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महात्मा आपवके सूने एवं सुरम्य आश्रमको जलाकर भस्म कर दिया

English

The sage Uddalaka too abandoned his dear son, the great ascetic Shvetaketu, who served Brahmanas falsely.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दग्धे55श्रमे महाबाहो कार्तवीर्येण वीर्यवान्

English

Pleasing the people is the eternal dharma of kings here, with protection of truth and uprightness in dealings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दग्ध॑ तस्माद् रणे रामो बाहूंस्ते छेत्स्यतेडर्जुन

English

He should not harm others' property and should have what is due given in time; a king valiant, truthful and forbearing does not leave the path.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हारी इन भुजाओंको परशुरामजी काट डालेंगे”

English

Keeping counsel secret, having conquered anger, firm in the meaning of the scriptures, ever devoted to dharma, wealth, desire and liberation,

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहाण्यश्व शरण्यश्व दाता शूरश्च भारत

English

a king deserves to be one whose weak points are covered by the triple learning; there is nothing greater for kings than concealment of fault.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरण देनेवाला, दानी और शूरवीर था

English

The dharmas of the four classes must be protected by the king, for the protection against mixture of dharmas is the eternal dharma of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके बलवान पुत्र ही पिताके वधमें कारण बन गये

English

A king should neither trust nor distrust too much, and should always consider with his intellect the merits and faults of the six measures of policy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जमदग्निधेन्वास्ते वत्समानिन्युर्भरतर्षभ

English

A king who looks for the weak points of his enemy is always praised, as is one who knows the aims of the triple aim and has appropriate spies and devices."

हिन्दी अर्थ

जमदग्नि मुनिकी होमधेनुके बछड़ेको चुरा ले आये

English

Delighting in the acquisition of treasure, like Vaishravana (Kubera), knowing the ten classes, one whose nature is to attend to rise and decline of stations;

हिन्दी अर्थ

तन्निमित्तमभूद् युद्ध जामदग्नेर्महात्मन:

English

a king should be the supporter of the unsupported and the overseer of the supported, of pleasant face and speaking first with a smile.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्जुनस्य सुतास्ते तु सम्भूयाबुद्धयस्तदा

English

Attending the elders, having conquered sloth, free of greed, with his mind set on the conduct of the good, for the good see conduct.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः पितृवधामर्षादू राम: परममन्युमान्

English

He should never take wealth from the hands of the good, but take it from the wicked and give it to the good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः स भुगुशार्दूल: कार्तवीर्यस्य वीर्यवान्

English

Himself a striker and a giver, with self subdued and means subdued, giving and enjoying at the proper time, and of pure conduct.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पौत्रोंका शीघ्र ही संहार कर डाला

English

He should make helpers of the brave, devoted, those who cannot be seduced, those born in good families, the healthy, the well-behaved and those connected with the well-behaved, the self-respecting who do not slight others,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स तथा55शु महातेजा: कृत्वा निःक्षत्रियां महीम्

English

those versed in learning, knowers of the world, those who look to the next world, devoted to dharma, the good, unshaken as mountains.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रवित हो वनमें ही चले गये

English

A king honouring prosperity should always make such his helpers, and be equal to them in enjoyments, differing only by the umbrella and greater knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्वामित्रस्य पौत्रस्तु रैभ्यपुत्रो महातपा:

English

His conduct should always be visible and invisible; so doing, a king here finds no distress.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये ते ययातिपतने यज्ञे सन्‍त: समागता:

English

A king who suspects everyone and who takes everything is soon crooked and greedy, and is overthrown by his own people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मिथ्याप्रतिज्ञो राम त्वं कत्थसे जनसंसदि

English

A pure king devoted to winning the mind of the world is not overthrown by enemies, and even fallen, stands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सा पुन: क्षत्रियशतैः पृथिवी सर्वतः स्तृता

English

Free of anger, without vices, mild in punishment, with senses subdued, a king becomes trustworthy to beings like the Himalaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जात॑ जात॑ स गर्भ तु पुनरेव जघान ह

English

Wise, endowed with the qualities of justice, intent on others' weak points, of good sight, knowing the policy and impolicy of all classes,

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रि:सप्तकृत्व: पृथिवीं कृत्वा नि:क्षत्रियां प्रभु:

English

quick in action, anger conquered, graciously disposed, great-minded, healthy by nature, active, not boastful—

हिन्दी अर्थ

स क्षत्रियाणां शेषार्थ करेणोद्दिश्य कश्यप:

English

the king in whose realm undertakings are seen begun but not left unfinished is the best of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कश्यपस्तां महाराज प्रतिगृह्य वसुन्धराम्

English

The king in whose domain people go about fearless as sons in their father's house is the best of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विशाल वनके भीतर चले गये

English

The king whose townsfolk and country folk have unconcealed wealth and know policy and impolicy is the best of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः शृद्राश्व वैश्याश्व यथा स्वैरप्रचारिण:

English

The king whose people living in the realm are intent on their own work, not fond of combination, self-controlled, protected duly,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अराजके जीवलोके दुर्बला बलवत्तरै:

English

obedient, guidable, trained, not quarrelsome, and in whose domain men delight in giving—he is a true king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अरक्ष्यमाणा विधिवत क्षत्रियैर्धर्मरक्षिभि:

English

In whose domain there is no deceit, fraud, illusion or envy, for that lord of the earth dharma is eternal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊरुणा धारयामास कश्यप: पृथिवीं ततः

English

He who honours the learned, who is guidable, devoted to the welfare of the townspeople, follows the dharma of the good and is a giver, is fit for kingship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊरुओंका सहारा देकर उसे रोक दिया

English

He whose spy and counsel and what is done and undone are never known to enemies is fit for kingship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सन्ति ब्रह्मन् मया गुप्ता: स्रीषु क्षत्रियपुड़वा

English

And this verse was sung of old by the great-souled Bhargava (Ushanas) in recounting Rama's story to a king, Bharata:

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्ति पौरवदायादो विदूरथसुत: प्रभो

English

One should find a king first, then a wife, then wealth; if there is no king in the world, whence wife, whence wealth?

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथानुकम्पमानेन यज्वनाथामितौजसा

English

Therefore, king, for lions among kings there is no other eternal dharma than clear protection; protection upholds the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वकर्माणि कुरुते शूद्रवत् तस्य स द्विज:

English

Two verses were recited by Manu son of Prachetas on the duties of kings, king of kings; hear them with a single mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिबिपुत्रो महातेजा गोपतिर्नाम नामतः:

English

A man should abandon these six, like a broken boat on the sea: a teacher who does not teach, a priest who has not studied,

हिन्दी अर्थ

दथधिवाहनपौत्रस्तु पुत्रो दिविरथस्य च

English

a king who does not protect, a wife who speaks unpleasantly, a cowherd who longs for a village, and a barber who longs for a forest.