Ashvamedha Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतामृतेड्रना नान्या त्वत्तेजो5हति सेवितुम्

English

"The Adhwaryu said, 'Thou enjoyest the properties of smell which belong to the earth. Thou drinkest the tastes which appertain to water. Thou seest colours which belong to lighted bodies. Thou touchest the properties which, have their origin in wind. Thou hearest the sounds which have their origin in space (or ether). Thou thinkest thoughts with the mind. All these entities, thou art of opinion, have life. Thou dost not then abstain from taking life. Really, thou art engaged in slaughter. There can be no movement without slaughter. Or, what dost thou think, O regenerate one.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

दीर्घश्मश्रुधरं नूणां शोणितेन समुक्षितम् प्रत्युत्थाय महातेजा भयकर्ता यमोपम:

English

[Vaishampayana] Hearing the brahmins' words, Yudhishthira offered the proper offering to the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च गुर्वर्थमुद्युक्त हिंस्पमाहुर्मनीषिण: करनी चाहिए, ऐसा मनीषी पुरुषोंका कथन है

English

The priest, having duly satisfied the fire with refined ghee, and made a mantra-perfected oblation, set off.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न शक्‍्यस्त्वं समुत्स्रष्ठं क्षुधितेन मयाद्य वै

English

Taking flowers purified with mantras, O lord of the people, he offered a food-offering with sweets, payasa and meat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुर्वर्थमभिनिर्वर्त्य पुनरेष्यामि ते वशम् त्वदधीन: स राजेन्द्र तं॑ त्वां भिक्षे नरेश्वर

English

With varied flowers and nets of high and low kinds, having rightly completed the whole sacrifice, the Veda-master afterward made a supreme food-offering to the servants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतः नरेश्वर! मैं आपसे उसकी भीख माँगता हूँ

English

To the lord of yakshas, Kubera, and Manibhadra, and to other yakshas and the lords of spirits,

हिन्दी अर्थ

पात्र॑ प्रतिग्रहे चापि विद्धि मां नृपसत्तम प्रतिग्रहका अधिकारी समझें

English

with krisara, meat, and sesame oblations, the place of the god of gods shone greatly, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समयेनेह राजेन्द्र पुनरेष्यामि ते वशम्

English

Having worshipped Rudra and all his hosts, the king went with Vyasa before him to the treasure of jewels.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुई प्रतिज्ञाक अनुसार फिर आपके अधीन हो जाऊँगा अनुतं नोक्तपूर्व मे स्वैरेष्वपि कुतो5न्यूथा

English

Having worshipped the lord of wealth, bowing and saluting, with varied flowers, cakes and krisara,

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरुणा चाभ्यनुज्ञातो गुरुपत्नीमथाब्रवीत् प्रियं हितं च काड्क्षामि प्राणैरपि धनैरपि

English

"The Yati said, 'The Indestructible and the Destructible constitute the double manifestation of the soul. Of these the Indestructible is existed. The Destructible is said to be exceedingly non-existent. I The life- wind, the tongue, the mind, the quality of goodness, along with the quality of passion, are all existent. The Atman is above these forms and hence is without duality and hope. As regards one that is freed from these existent objects, that transcends all pairs of opposites , that does not cherish any expectation, that is alike to all creatures, that is liberated from the idea of meum, that has subjugated his self, and that is released from all his surroundings,— for him no fear exists from any source!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदानयेयं तपसा न हि मेत्रास्ति संशय:

English

"The Adhwaryu said, ' O foremost of intelligent men, one should reside with those that are good. Hearing thy opinion my understanding shines with light. O illustrious one, I come to thee, believing thee to be a god; and I say I have no fault, O regenerate one, by performing these rites with the aid of

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्याप्तमेतद् भद्गं ते गच्छ तात यथेप्सितम् आज्ञापयस्व मां मात: कर्तव्यं च तव प्रियम्

English

"The Brahmana continued, 'With this conclusion, the Yati remained silent after this. The Adhwaryu also proceeded with the great sacrifice, freed from delusion. The Brahmanas understand Emancipation,

हिन्दी अर्थ

ते समानय भद्ं ते गुर्वर्थ: सुकृतो भवेत्

English

exceedingly subtle, to be of this kind and having understood it, they live accordingly directed by the Kshetrajna, that beholder of all topics.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरुपत्नीप्रियार्थ वै ते समानयितुं तदा सौदासं पुरुषादं वै भिक्षितुं मणिकुण्डले

English

the tongue, which stands here for all the organs of perception, of the sensual perceptions; the mind, of all the internal operations; the quality of goodness, of all pleasure; and the quality of passion, of all kinds of

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुण्डलोंकी याचना करनेके लिये वहाँसे शीघ्रतापूर्वक प्रस्थित हुए

English

The Pandava's conveyances there, O lord of the people, were sixty thousand camels, twice a hundred times as many horses,

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति पृष्टा तमाचष्ट कुण्डलार्थे गतं च सा शप्त: स पार्थिवो नून॑ ब्राह्मणं तं वधिष्यति

English

elephants by hundreds of thousands, and as many wagons, chariots and cow-elephants; the number of donkeys and men cannot be counted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शापवश राक्षस हो गये हैं। अतः वे उस ब्राह्मणको अवश्य मार डालेंगे”

English

This was the wealth that Yudhishthira raised: sixteen, eight, twenty-four thousand, the mark of the loads.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवत्प्रसादान्न भयं किंचित् तस्य भविष्यति उत्तड़कोपि बने शून्ये राजानं तं ददर्श ह

English

Having loaded that wealth on these, the Pandava worshipped Mahadeva again and went to the city called after the elephant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुण्डलाहरणे षट्पञ्चाशत्तमो5ध्याय:

English

Permitted by Dvaipayana, putting the priest first, the best of men stayed a day's journey at a time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भक्ष्यं मृगयमाणस्य सम्प्राप्तो द्विजसत्तम

English

That great army, facing the city, went on, tired with the weight of treasure, delighting the upholders of the Kurus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सो हं त्वामनुसम्प्राप्तो भिक्षितुं मणिकुण्डले

English

pain. These, therefore include the whole external and the internal worlds. He that is free from these, transcends sin, for sin is destroyed by freedom from these, knowledge being the means of attaining to

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरेशने पहचानके रूपमें रानीको सुनानेके लिये निम्नांकित सन्देश दिया एतन्मे मतमाज्ञाय प्रयच्छ मणिकुण्डले

English

Knowing the time of the horse sacrifice, the bull among men, as told by Dharma's son, was going to his own city.

हिन्दी अर्थ

छेत्तास्मि संशयं तेडद्य न मे5त्रास्ति विचारणा

English

With Rukmini's son and Yuyudhana, Charudeshna, Samba, Gada and Kritavarma,

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसे चोर माना गया है स मे बुद्धि प्रयच्छस्व सम्मतां पुरुषर्षभ

English

the hero Sarana, Nishatha and Ulmuka, putting Baladeva before him, with Subhadra,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवत्सकाशमागन्तुं क्षमं मम न वेति वै

English

looking on Draupadi, Uttara and Pritha, and to console the kshatriya women whose lords were slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दशामें आपके पास मेरा फिर लौटकर आना उचित है या नहीं कहूँगा कि ब्राह्मणोत्तम! आपको मेरे पास किसी तरह नहीं आना चाहिए

English

Seeing them arrived, King Dhritarashtra received them as is fit, and so did the great-minded Vidura.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आगच्छतो हि ते विप्र भवेन्मृत्युर्न संशय:

English

Krishna stayed there, well worshipped, the bull among men, with the greatly radiant Vidura and also with Yuyutsu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपकी मृत्यु हो जायगी। इसमें संशय नहीं है अनुज्ञाप्य स राजानमहल्यां प्रतिजग्मिवान्

English

While the Vrishni heroes were staying there, Janamejaya, your father Parikshit, slayer of heroes, was born, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जवेन महता प्रायाद् गौतमस्याश्रमं प्रति

English

That king, O great king, tormented by the Brahma weapon, was stillborn, motionless, increasing joy and sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और कोई वस्तु माँगिये, उसे मैं आपको अवश्य दे दूँगा प्रयच्छ कुण्डले महां सत्यवाग् भव पार्थिव

English

done that which has been approved from ages past by those who have always been regarded wise. My eyes, however, have now been opened by thee. I should not be held responsible for what I did while I

हिन्दी अर्थ

करते हैं तो वे दोनों मणिमय कुण्डल आप मुझे दे दें और सत्यवादी बनें

English

Then Krishna, in great haste, entered the inner apartments with Yuyudhana as second, his senses and mind troubled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गच्छ मद्वचनादू देवीं ब्रूहि देहीति सत्तम प्रदास्यति द्विजश्रेष्ठ कुण्डले ते न संशय:

English

Then he saw his father's sister coming quickly, crying "Run, Vasudeva!" again and again,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वयं वापि भवान् पत्नीं किमर्थ नोपसर्पति

English

and behind her Draupadi and the renowned Subhadra, with the wailing and pity of the women of the family, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

षष्ठे काले न हि मया सा शक्‍्या द्रष्टमद्य वै मदयन्तीं च दृष्टवा स ज्ञापयत् स्वप्रयोजनम्

English

Then, approaching Krishna, Kunti the king's daughter, tiger among kings, said, her voice choked with tears:

हिन्दी अर्थ

मदयन्तीके पास गये और उनसे अपने आनेका प्रयोजन बतलाया

English

"Vasudeva, mighty-armed, Devaki has a good son in you; you are our refuge and support, and this family depends on you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रत्युवाच महाबुद्धिमुत्तड़क॑ जनमेजय अभिशन्ञानं तु किंचित् त्वं समानयितुमरहसि

English

Hero of the Yadus, this son of your sister's son, lord, was born killed by Ashvatthaman; revive him, Keshava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नक्त नक्षत्रताराणां प्रभामाक्षिप्य वर्तत:

English

For you promised that, delight of the Yadus, at the time of the reed: 'I shall revive the stillborn child,' lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुरूपेण चामुक्ते जायेते तत्प्रमाणके त्रिषु लोकेषु विज्ञाते तदभिज्ञानमानय

English

He has been born dead, dear one; look at him, best of men, and at Uttara, Subhadra, Draupadi and me, Madhava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मै ददावभिज्ञानं स चेक्ष्वाकुवरस्तदा

English

Dharma's son, Bhima, Phalguna, Nakula and Sahadeva, invincible one: you should save us all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रुत्वा च सा तदा प्रादात् ततस्ते मणिकुण्डले

English

In him the lives of the Pandavas and of me depend, and the funeral offering for Pandu, Dasharha, and for my father-in-law.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्तंक मुनिको दे दिये किमेतद् गुह्वचनं श्रोतुमिच्छामि पार्थिव

English

Good fortune to you; do what is dear today, Janardana, for Abhimanyu, who is dear and of like kind, even though he is dead.

हिन्दी अर्थ

--'पृथ्वीनाथ! आपके गूढ़ वचनका क्या अभिप्राय था, यह मैं सुनना चाहता हूँ

English

Uttara used to tell what Abhimanyu said, Krishna, scourge of foes, from love for you, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विप्रेभ्यश्षापि बहवो दोषा: प्रादुर्भवन्ति वै रहे हैं तथापि ब्राह्मणोंकी ओरसे भी क्षत्रियोंके लिये बहुत-से दोष प्रकट हो जाते हैं

English

Arjuna's son once said to Virata's daughter, Dasharha: 'Fortunate one, your son will go to your uncle's family.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गतिमन्यां न पश्यामि मदयन्तीसहायवान्

English

Going to the Vrishni and Andhaka family, he will learn archery and varied weapons and the whole science of policy.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पानेका कोई उपाय नहीं दिखायी देता स्वर्गद्वारस्य गमने स्थाने चेह द्विजोत्तम

English

This, dear one, the invincible slayer of heroes, Subhadra's son, told out of love, and it was so, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वर्गीय सुख भोगनेके लिये मुझे दूसरी कोई गति नहीं दीख पड़ती

English

So we here bow to you, Madhusudana, and beg: for the good of this family, do the supreme good."

हिन्दी अर्थ

शक्यं हि लोके स्थातु वै प्रेत्य वा सुखमेधितुम् सकता है और न परलोकमें ही सुख पा सकता है। यही मेरे गूढ़ संदेशका तात्पर्य है

English

Having said this to Vrishni, Pritha of large eyes raised her arms in grief, and those others fell to the ground.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यः कृतस्ते5द्य समय: सफल त॑ कुरुष्व मे

English

All of them, great king, their eyes full of tears, said, "Your sister's son has been born dead, lord."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब आपने जो प्रतिज्ञा की है, वह सफल कीजिये प्रश्न॑ च कंचित् प्रष्टं त्वां निवृत्तोडस्मि परंतप

English

When this was said, Janardana took hold of Kunti and consoled her as she lay fallen on the ground, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा ते कुण्डले बद्ध्वा तदा कृष्णाजिनेडनयत् पातयामास बिल्वानि तदा स द्विजपुज्व:

English

"The Brahmana said, 'In this connection is cited the ancient story, O lady, of the discourse between Karttaviryya and the Ocean. There was a king of the name of Karttaviryya-Arjuna who was endued with a thousand arms. He conquered, with his bow, the Earth, extending to the shores of the ocean. It has been heard by us that, once on a time, as he was walking on the shores of the sea, proud of his might, he showered hundreds of shafts on that vast receptacle of waters. The Ocean, bowing down unto him, said, with joined hands, —Do not, O hero, shoot thy shafts (at me)! Say, what shall I do to thee. With these mighty arrows shot by thee, those creatures which have taken shelter in me are being killed, O tiger among kings. Do thou, O lord, grant them security.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददर्श वृक्षांश्व बहून् नानाद्धिजगणायुतान्

English

[Uttara] "Lotus-eyed one, look at the grandson of the wise Partha, born with his life ended, when the Kurus have been ended.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पञ्चयोजनविस्तारमायतं शतयोजनम् निराशश्वाभवत् तत्र कुण्डलाहरणे पुन:

English

The reed raised by Drona's son for Bhimasena fell on Uttara and on me in victory.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब उन्हें फिर कुण्डल पानेकी आशा नहीं रही

English

That stays in my heart blazing, Keshava, that I do not see my son's son, invincible, lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ताम्रास्यनेत्र: कौरव्य प्रज्वलन्निव तेजसा ऐरावतसुतेनेह तवानीते हि कुण्डले

English

What will the righteous Yudhishthira, king of dharma, say, and Bhimasena and Arjuna and the two sons of Madri,

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वयैतद्धि समाचीर्ण गौतमस्याश्रमे तदा

English

hearing that Abhimanyu's son is born and born dead, as if the Pandavas were robbed by Drona's son, Vrishni?

हिन्दी अर्थ

यन्मया चीर्णपूर्व हि श्रोतुमिच्छामि तद्ध्यहम् त्वया हाहं सदा विप्र गुरोरर्थेडभिपूजित:

English

Abhimanyu was dear to his fathers, Krishna, without doubt; hearing this, what will they say, conquered by Drona's son's weapon?

हिन्दी अर्थ

घन: प्रादुरभूद् धूमो नागलोक भयावह:

English

What greater sorrow can there be after this, Janardana, than Abhimanyu's son born dead, scourge of foes?

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूझ नहीं पड़ता था वासुकिप्रमुखानां च नागानां जनमेजय

English

I, bowed with my head, appease you today, Krishna; look at Pritha and Draupadi, best of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न्यपतंस्तानि बिल्वानि तस्मिन्नेवाजिने विभो

English

" Arjuna said, 'If any wielder of the bow exists that is equal to me in battle, and that would stand against me in the field, do thou name him to me!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

बिल्वप्रहारैस्तस्याथ व्यशीर्यद् बन्धनं ततः विशीर्णबन्धने तस्मिन् गते कृष्णाजिने महीम्

English

"The Ocean said, If thou hast heard, O king, of the great Rishi Jamadagni, his son is competent to duly receive thee as a guest— Then that king proceeded, filled with great wrath. Arrived at that retreat, he found Rama himself. With his kinsmen he began to do many acts that were hostile to Rama, and caused much trouble to that high-souled hero. Then the energy, which was immeasurable of Rama blazed forth, burning the troops of the foe, O lotus-eyed one. Taking up his battle-axe, Rama suddenly put forth his power, and hacked that thousand-armed hero, like a tree of many branches. Beholding him slain and prostrated on the earth, all his kinsmen, uniting together, and taking up their darts, rushed at Rama, who was then seated, from all sides. Rama also, taking up his bow and quickly ascending on his car, shot showers of arrows and chastised the army of the king. Then, some of the Kshatriyas, afflicted with the terror of Jamadagni's son, entered mountain-fastnesses, like deer afflicted by the lion. Of them that were unable, through fear of Rama, to discharge the duties ordained for their order, the progeny became Vrishalas owing to their inability to find Brahmanas. l In this way Dravidas and Abhiras and Pundras, together with the Savaras, became Vrishalas through those men who had Kshatriya duties assigned to them (in consequence of their birth), falling away (from those duties). Then the Kshatriyas that were

हिन्दी अर्थ

दह्वियमाणे तु दृष्टवा स कुण्डले भुजगेन ह

English

the Brahmanas upon Kshatriya women that had lost their heroic children, were repeatedly destroyed by Jamadagni's son. The slaughter proceeded one and twenty times. At its conclusion a bodiless voice, sweet and proceeding from heaven, and which was heard by all people, spoke to Rama, 'O Rama, O Rama, desist! What met it dost thou see, O son, in thus destroying repeatedly these inferior Kshatriyas?' I In this way, O blessed dame, his grandsires, headed by Richika, addressed that high- souled one, saying. 'Do thou desist.' Rama, however, unable to forgive the slaughter of his sire, replied

हिन्दी अर्थ

स दण्डकाष्ठमादाय वल्मीकमखनत् तदा क्रोधामर्षाभिसंतप्तस्तदा ब्राह्णसत्तम:

English

If, having promised, you do not do the kind word, tiger of the Vrishnis, consider me dead and your promise fruitful.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अत्यन्त व्याकुल होकर डगमगाने लगी

English

If Abhimanyu's son, hero, does not live, invincible one, when you live, what shall I do with you?

हिन्दी अर्थ

नागलोकस्य पन्थानं कर्तुकामस्य निश्चयात् वज्रपाणिर्महातेजास्तं ददर्श द्विजोत्तमम्

English

Revive this son of Abhimanyu, dead, invincible one, hero of like eyes, as a cloud raining on crops.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न दण्डकाष्ठसाध्यं च मन्ये कार्यमिदं तव

English

You, Keshava, are righteous, truthful, of true valour; you should make that word true, scourge of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्तुं प्राणान् विमोक्ष्यामि पश्यतस्तु द्विजोत्तम वज्रपाणिस्तदा दण्डं वज्रास्त्रेण युयोज ह

English

You could revive these three dead worlds if you wished; how much more a dear stillborn child of your sister's son?

हिन्दी अर्थ

नागलोकस्य पन्‍न्थानमकरोज्जनमेजय

English

I know your power, Krishna; therefore I tell you: grant this supreme favour to the sons of Pandu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपपन्नं महाभाग शातकुम्भमयैस्तथा और मणि-मुक्ताओंसे अलंकृत हैं

English

Whether as your kinswoman, mighty-armed one, or as one whose son is slain, or as one who has taken refuge in you, you should show compassion here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आजममुर्निश्चियं ज्ञातुं भार्गवस्य महात्मन:

English

unto those Rishis saying, 'It behoves you not to forbid me.' The Pitris then said, 'O foremost of all victorious men, it behoves thee not to slay these inferior Kshatriyas. It is not proper that thyself, being a Brahmana, should slay these kings.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

महान् शैलकी अपूर्व शोभा हो रही थी गुहानिर्सरदेशेषु दिवाभूतो बभूव ह

English

By those words, the bull among men, the lord, refreshed that person, who was scorched with heat, as if with water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनकी स्तुति करने लगे ततः सम्पूज्यमान: स विवेश भवनं शुभम्

English

Then he quickly entered the birth chamber of your father, tiger among men, honoured with white garlands by rule.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विवेश च प्रह्ृष्टात्मा चिरकालप्रवासत:

English

It was set on every side with full water-pots, with ghee, brands of tinduka wood, and mustard, mighty-armed one,

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपायान्तं तु वा्ष्णेयं भोजवृष्ण्यन्धकास्तथा अभ्यवादयत प्रीत: पितरं मातरं तदा

English

with clean weapons laid down, and fires all round, with aged women and lovely ones for attendance, Achyuta,

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसन्नतापूर्वक अपने माता-पिताके चरणोंमें प्रणाम किया

English

and with skilled physicians around, hero. The radiant one saw also all the demon-destroying things placed there by rule by skilled people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्हें सान्त्वना दी। इसके बाद सभी वृष्णिवंशी उनको घेरकर आस-पास बैठ गये कथयामास तत्सरव॑ पृष्ट: पित्रा महाहवम्

English

Seeing your father's birth chamber so arranged, Hrishikesha was glad and said, "Good, good."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्होंने उस महायुद्धकी सारी घटना कह सुनायी

English

As the Vrishni spoke thus with glad face, Draupadi went quickly to Virata's daughter and said:

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकोनषष्टितमो5 ध्याय: नराणां वदतां तत्र कथं वा तेषु नित्यश:

English

"Fortunate one, your father-in-law Madhusudana is coming to you, the ancient sage, of inconceivable self, invincible, near."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्भ्रान्तनयना: सर्वे पूजां चक्करुर्यथाविधि गयीं तथा सबने उनका विधिवत् पूजन किया

English

through fear of Rama, fled to the forests and mountains. They could not, accordingly, find Brahmanas for assisting them. Their children, therefore, fell away from the status of Kshatriyas and became Vrishalas or Sudras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिरोभि: प्रणिपत्योचु: प्रसीद भगवन्निति

English

She, the ascetic-like, with a heart so tormented, seeing Govinda approach, lamented piteously:

हिन्दी अर्थ

और वे दोनों परम पूजित दिव्य कुण्डल भी वापस कर दिये आन्मनिं प्रदक्षिणं कृत्वा जगाम गुरुसझ तत्

English

"Lotus-eyed one, look at the two children here bereaved: Abhimanyu and me, equally slain, Janardana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रायच्छत् कुण्डले दिव्ये गुरुपत्न्यास्तदानघ

English

Vrishni, slayer of Madhu, hero, I appease you with my head: revive this child of mine burned by Drona's son's weapon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्विजश्रेष्ठ उत्तंकने अपने गुरु महर्षि गौतमसे ठीक-ठीक कह सुनाया परिक्रम्याह्वते दिव्ये ततस्ते मणिकुण्डले

English

If this word had been said by the king of dharma, or by Bhimasena, or by you, lotus-eyed one,

हिन्दी अर्थ

परेण तपसा युक्तो यन्मां त्वं परिपृच्छसि

English

'This reed will fall on the creature the mother did not know,' lord, I alone would have perished and this would not have come about.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अत ऊर्ध्व महाबाहु: कि चकार महायशा: अतिक्रम्याससादाथ रम्यां द्वारवतीं पुरीम्

English

What fruit does Drona's son, ill-minded, gain by cruelly felling with the Brahma weapon this child in the womb?

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपायात् पुण्डरीकाक्षो युयुधानानुगस्तदा

English

So I beg you, slayer of enemies, appeasing you with my head: I shall give up my life, Govinda, if this child is not revived.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बभौ रत्नमयै: कोशै: संवृतः पुरुषर्षभ समय उसकी अद्भुत शोभा हो रही थी

English

Many were my hopes in him, good one, and they were slain by Drona's son; why then should I live, Keshava?

हिन्दी अर्थ

वासोभिश्व महाशैल: कल्पवृक्षैस्तथैव च

English

My thought was, Krishna, 'My lap will be full; I shall salute you, by good fortune.' That has been made vain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुम्भि: स्त्रीभिश्व संघुष्ट: प्रगित इव चाभवत्

English

With the heir of the fickle-eyed one dead, best of men, all my hopes in my heart, Krishna, have been made fruitless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मत्तानां हृष्टरूपाणां स्त्रीणां पुंसां च भारत गाते हुए स्त्री-पुरुषोंका सुमधुर शब्द मानो स्वर्गलोकतक व्याप्त हो रहा था

English

The fickle-eyed one was surely very dear to you, Madhusudana; see this son of his, felled by the Brahma weapon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रमत्तमत्तसम्मत्तक्ष्वेडितोत्क्रुष्टसंकुल:

English

Ungrateful and cruel is this one, like his father, who abandoning the Pandava fortune has gone today to Yama's abode.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुरामैरेयमिश्रेण भक्ष्यभोज्येन चैव ह बभौ परमकल्याणो महस्तस्य महागिरे:

English

And I promised this at the head of battle, Keshava: 'When Abhimanyu is slain, hero, I shall come to you soon.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

विहारो वृष्णिवीराणां महे रैवतकस्य ह

English

I did not do it, Krishna; cruel are those who love life. Now what will Phalguni's son say to me when I come there?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवोंमें किस तरह युद्ध हुआ?

English

"The Pitris said, 'In this connection is cited this old history. Having heard it, thou shouldst act according to it, O foremost of all regenerate persons. There was a royal sage of the name Alarka endued with the austerest of penances. He was conversant with all duties, truthful in speech, of high soul, and exceedingly firm in his vows. Having, with his bow, conquered the whole Earth extending to the seas, and thereby achieved an exceedingly difficult feat, he set his mind on that which is subtle. While sitting at the root of a tree, his thoughts, O thou of great intelligence, abandoning all those great feats, turned towards that which is subtle.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही उन्होंने मृत्यु स्वीकार की है प्रवीर: कौरवेन्द्रस्य काव्यो हैत्यपतेरिव

English

Seeing her fallen, her kin and retinue slain, Kunti, afflicted with grief, and all the Bharata women cried out.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अक्षौहिणी सेनाओंसे घिरकर युद्धके मैदानमें खड़ा था हतप्रवीरभूयिष्ठा बभूवु: समवस्थिता:

English

For a moment, O king, the Pandavas' dwelling became unbearable to look at, resounding with cries of distress.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पजञ्चत्वमगमत् सौतिर्द्धितीयेडहनि दारुण:

English

For a moment, O king of kings, Virata's daughter, oppressed by grief for her son, was struck by faintness, hero.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अक्षौहिणीभिस्तिसूभिमद्रेशं पर्यवारयन् अक्षौहिण्या निरुत्साहा: शिष्टया पर्यवारयन्

English

Recovering consciousness, Uttara, bull of the Bharatas, placed that son in her lap and said:

हिन्दी अर्थ

शल्यका सामना करनेके लिये बढ़े

English

"Though the son of one who knows dharma, you know unrighteousness, since you make no salutation to the Vrishni hero.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शकुनिको मार दिया अपाक्रामद् गदापाणिहत भूयिष्ठसैनिक:

English

Son, go and say my words to your father: for living beings, hero, death is hard in any way when the time has come.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हदे द्वैघायने चापि सलिलस्थं ददर्श तम्

English

I, bereft today of you, my husband and my son, live though I should die, my welfare lost, owning nothing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक सरोवरमें पानीके भीतर छिपे हुए दुर्योधनका पता लगा लिया अथोपविविशुर्द्वश हृदस्थं पञच पाण्डवा:

English

Or, with the king of dharma's leave, mighty-armed one, I shall eat sharp poison or enter fire."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मात् प्रब्रृहि संग्रामं याथातथ्येन मेडनघ जानते हो: अत: अनघ! मुझसे उस युद्धका यथार्थ वर्णन करो

English

"Alarka said, 'My mind has become strong. Having conquered the mind, one's conquest becomes permanent. Though surrounded by foes, I shall (henceforth) shoot my arrows at other objects. Since in consequence of its unsteadiness, it sets all mortals to accomplish acts, I shall shoot very sharp-pointed shafts at the mind.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

परम उत्तम युद्ध हुआ था, वह किस तरह हुआ?

English

"The mind said, 'These arrows, O Alarka, will never pierce me through. They will pierce only thy own vital parts, Thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou look out for other arrows with which to destroy me.' Hearing these words and reflecting upon them, he said as follows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नानावेषाकृतिमतां नानादेशनिवासिनाम् शशंस कुरुवीराणां संग्रामे निधनं यथा

English

"Alarka said, 'Smelling very many perfumes, the nose hankers after them only. Hence I shall shoot whetted arrows at the nose.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहुलत्वान्न संख्यातुं शक्‍्यान्यब्दशतैरपि

English

"The nose said, 'These arrows will never cross through me, O Alarka. They will pierce only thy own vital parts, and thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou look for other arrows with which to

हिन्दी अर्थ

तो सौ वर्षोमें भी उनकी समाप्ति नहीं हो सकती रहा हूँ, आप उन भूपतियोंके कर्म यथावत् रूपसे सुनिये

English

Hearing these words and reflecting upon them, he said as follows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौरव्य: कौरवेन्द्राणां देवानामिव वासव:

English

"Alarka said, This one (viz., the tongue), enjoying savoury tastes, hankers after them only. Hence I shall shoot whetted shafts at the tongue.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौरववीरोंके सेनापति बनाये गये थे। वे ग्यारह अक्षौहिणी सेनाके संरक्षक थे बभूव रक्षितो धीमान् श्रीमता सव्यसाचिना

English

"The tongue said, 'These arrows, O Alarka, will not cross through me. They will only pierce thy own vital parts and thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou look for other arrows with which to destroy me.' Hearing these words and reflecting upon them, he said as follows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुरूणां पाण्डवानां च सुमहल्लोमहर्षणम्

English

"Alarka said, 'The skin, touching diverse objects of touch, hankers after them only. Hence, I shall tear

हिन्दी अर्थ

जघान बहुभिर्बाणै: सह गाण्डीवधन्चना अर्जुनकी सहायतासे बहुसंख्यक बाणोंद्वारा बहुत घायल कर दिया

English

"I do not speak falsely, Uttara; this will be true. I shall revive this child as all embodied beings watch.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अयनं दक्षिणं हित्वा सम्प्राप्ते चोत्तरायणे

English

I have never spoken falsely before, even in jest, nor turned back in battle; by that, let this child live.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संवृत: समरश्लाघी गुप्त: कृपवृषादिभि:

English

As dharma and especially brahmins are dear to me, so let Abhimanyu's son, born dead, live.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुप्तो भीमेन मेधावी मित्रेण वरुणो यथा पितुर्निकारान् संस्मृत्य रणे कर्माकरोन्महत्

English

As I do not know any opposition to Vijaya ever, by that truth let this dead child live.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नानादिगागता वीरा: प्रायशो निधनं गता:

English

As truth and dharma are always established in me, so let this dead child, Abhimanyu's son, live.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संख्यामें मारे गये ततो द्रोण: परिश्रान्तो धृष्टद्युम्नवशं गत:

English

As Kamsa and Keshi were slain by me by dharma, by that truth let this boy live again here."

हिन्दी अर्थ

थक गये और धृष्टद्युम्नके वशमें पड़कर मारे गये

English

Thus addressed by Vasudeva, that child, bull of the Bharatas, slowly, O great king, began to move, conscious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्थाय स गदापाणिरयुद्धाय समुपस्थित:

English

off the skin with diverse arrows equipt with the feathers of the Kanka.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

तद् भागिनेयनिधन तत्त्वेनाचक्ष्व मे प्रभो दुर्मरं बत वार्ष्णेय कालेप्राप्ते नृभि: सह

English

Then all the demons vanished, leaving that house; and a voice in the sky said, "Well done, Keshava, well done."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आहवं पृष्ठतः कृत्वा कच्चिन्न निहत: परै: स हि कृष्ण महातेजा: श्लाघन्निव ममाग्रत:

English

That weapon, blazing, went to the Grandsire; then, king of men, your father regained his life, and that child moved with such energy and strength as he had.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कच्चिन्न निकृतो बालो द्रोणकर्णकृपादिभि:

English

Then, O king, those Bharata women were glad, and by Govinda's command they had brahmins pronounce blessings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स हि द्रोणं च भीष्मं च कर्ण च बलिनां वरम् एवंविधं बहु तदा विलपन्तं सुदुःखितम्

English

Then all those delighted women praised Janardana, like those who have reached the far shore having got a boat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तेन विकृतं वक्‍त्र कृतं संग्राममूर्धथनि

English

Kunti, Drupada's daughter, Subhadra, Uttara and the other women of the lions among men were glad of mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपना मुख विकृत नहीं किया। उस दुस्तर युद्धमें उसने कभी पीठ नहीं दिखायी निहत्य पृथिवीपालान् सहस्रशतसंघश:

English

There wrestlers, actors, jhallas, granthikas, couch-reciters, and groups of bards and minstrels praised Janardana with blessings that named the Kuru line, bull of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एको होकेन सतत युध्यमाने यदि प्रभो

English

Rising at the proper time, Uttara, pleased, saluted the delight of the Yadus with her son, O Bharata; and he, pleased, gave her many jewels especially.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समाद्वते च संग्रामात् पार्थे संशप्तकैस्तदा ततः शत्रुव्ध॑ कृत्वा सुमहान्तं रणे पित:

English

And the other tigers of the Vrishnis, and the lord, true to his word, Janardana, gave your father a name, great king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निकला और हाथमें गदा ले युद्धके लिये उद्यत हो पाण्डवोंके पास आ गया निहतं द्रोणपुत्रेण पितुर्वधममृष्यता

English

"The skin said, 'These arrows will not, O Alarka, cross through me. They will pierce thy own vital parts only, and thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou look for other arrows with which to destroy me.' Hearing these words and reflecting on them, he said as follows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युयुधानसहायेन पज्च शिष्टास्तु पाण्डवा:

English

"Alarka said, 'Hearing diverse sounds, (the ear) hankers after them only. Hence, I shall shoot whetted shafts at the ear.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

युयुत्सुश्नापि कौरव्यो मुक्त:पाण्डवसंश्रयात् विदुर: संजयश्चनैव धर्मराजमुपस्थितौ

English

"The ear said, 'These arrows will not, O Alarka, cross through me. They will pierce thy own vital parts only, and thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou then look for other arrows with which to destroy me.' Hearing these words and reflecting upon them, he said as follows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यत्र ते पृथिवीपाला निहता: स्वर्गमावसन्

English

"Alarka said, 'Seeing many colours, the eye hankers after them only. Hence, I shall destroy the eye with sharp-pointed arrows.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुःखशोकपरिक्लेशा वृष्णीनामभवंस्तदा सुनकर वृष्णिवंशी लोग दुःख-शोकसे व्याकुल हो गये

English

"The eye said. 'These arrows will not, O Alarka, cross through me at all. They will pierce thy own vital parts only, and thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou then look for other arrows with which to destroy me!' Hearing these words and reflecting upon them, he said as follows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महाभारतसयुद्ध॑ तत्कथान्ते पितुरग्रत:

English

"Alarka said, 'This (viz., the understanding) forms many determinations with the aid of ratiocination. Hence, I shall shoot whetted arrows at the understanding.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

अप्रियं वसुदेवस्य मा भूदिति महामति: दुःखशोकाभिसंतप्तो भवेदिति महामति:

English

"The understanding said, 'These arrows will not, O Alarka, cross through me at all. They will pierce thy vital parts only, and thy vital parts being pierced, thou shalt die. Do thou then look for other arrows with which to destroy me!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचक्ष्व कृष्ण सौभद्रवधमित्यपतद् भुवि

English

"The Brahmana continued, 'Then Alarka, employing himself, even there, on penances difficult to perform and exceedingly austere, failed to obtain, by the high power (of his penances) arrows for casting at these seven. Endued with puissance, he then, with mind well concentrated, began to reflect. Then O best of regenerate ones, Alarka, that foremost of intelligent men, having reflected for a long time, failed to obtain anything better than Yoga. Setting his mind on one object, he remained perfectly still, engaged in Yoga, l Endued with energy, he quickly slew all the senses with one arrow, having entered by Yoga

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहकर वह मूर्च्छित होकर पृथ्वीपर गिर पड़ी दृष्टवैव च पपातोर्व्या सोडपि दु:खेन मूर्च्छित:

English

soul and thereby attained to the highest success. Filled with wonder, that royal sage then sang this verse: Alas, it is a pity that we should have accomplished all acts that are external! Alas, that we should have, endued with the thirst for enjoyment, courted (the pleasures of) sovereignty before now! I have learnt this afterwards. There is no happiness that is higher than Yoga.— Do thou know this, O Rama. Cease to slay the Kshatriyas. Do thou practise the austerest of penances. Thou wilt then attain to what is good.—

हिन्दी अर्थ

वसुदेवो महाराज कृष्णं वाक्यमथाब्रवीत्

English

Banners fluttering as the wind blew seemed to show the Kurus to south and north.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हृदयके सैकड़ों टुकड़े नहीं हो जाते हैं

English

And a man who had gone to the royal door proclaimed that day, "Revelry all night today, marked by jewels and ornaments."

हिन्दी अर्थ

दौहित्र युद्धमें द:ःशासन-कुमारके अधीन हुआ

English

Thus addressed by his grandsires, Jamadagni's son practised the austerest penances, and having practised them, that highly blessed one attained to that success which is difficult to reach.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्र॒ुत्वा पृथा सुदुःखार्ता शनैर्वाक्यमथाब्रवीत् पुत्रो हि तव दुर्धर्ष: सम्प्राप्त: परमां गतिम्

English

Meeting by rule, the Pandavas with the Vrishnis together entered the city of Varanasahvaya, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विहाय शोकं धर्मात्मा ददौ श्राद्धमनुत्तमम्

English

Heaven and earth and sky were covered by the sound of the hooves and wheels of that great army.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दयितस्य पितुर्नित्यमकरोदौर्ध्वदेहिकम् विधिवद् भोजयामास भोज्यं सर्वगुणान्वितम्

English

Putting the treasury in front, the Pandavas, glad in mind, with ministers and friends, then entered their own city.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणानां तदा कृष्णस्तद भूल्लोमहर्षणम्

English

Meeting King Dhritarashtra by rule, announcing their names, they saluted his feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनकी धनविषयक तृष्णा दूर हो गयी। यह एक रोमांचकारी घटना थी अभिमन्योस्तदा श्राद्धमकुर्वन् सत्यकस्तदा

English

After Dhritarashtra, the best of the Bharatas then saluted Gandhari, Subala's daughter, and Kunti, tiger among kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथैव पाण्डवा वीरा नगरे नागसाह्वये

English

Having honoured Vidura and met the son of the vaishya woman, those heroes shone as they were honoured, lord of the people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हस्तिनापुरमें वीर पाण्डव भी अभिमन्युसे रहित होकर शान्ति नहीं पाते थे सुबहूनि च राजेन्द्र दिवसानि विराटजा

English

Then those heroes heard that most wondrous, varied, great marvel: your father's birth, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुक्षिस्थ एव तस्याथ गर्भो वै सम्प्रलीयत

English

Hearing that deed of the wise Vasudeva, they honoured Krishna, son of Devaki, worthy of honour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नूनं च स गत: स्वर्ग जहि शोकं॑ महामते द्रोणकर्णप्रभूतयो येन प्रतिसमासिता:

English

inferior Brahmanas. The expression, very probably, is similar to Brahman- sangat in current Bengali. It does not surely mean 'kinsmen of Kshatriyas'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, उसे स्वर्गकी प्राप्ति कैसे नहीं होगी?

English

the Pitris. All the copies, however, represent this as the Brahmana's speech to his wife. Indeed, the Brahmana is only reciting to his wife the speech of the Pitris to Rama. The Yoga here spoken of is, as Nilakantha explains the Raj a- Yoga. Previously, Alarka had been bent upon Hatha- Yoga which frequently ends in the destruction of the person practising it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स शोकं जहि दुर्धर्ष मा च मन्युवशं गम: तस्मिंस्तु निहते वीरे सुभद्रेयं स्‍्वसा मम

English

There, recounting varied tales, Yudhishthira, Dharma's son, said to Vyasa:

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रौपदी च समासाद्य पर्यपृच्छत दुःखिता

English

"By your grace, blessed one, I wish to use this wealth that has been brought for the great horse sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्यास्तु वचन श्रुत्वा सर्वास्ता: कुरुयोषित: भुजाभ्यां परिगृहौनां चुक्कुशु: परमार्तवत्

English

I wish to get your leave for it, best of sages; we all depend on you and on the great soul Krishna."

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षिप्रमागमनं महां तस्य त्वं वेदयस्व ह

English

[Vyasa] "I give you leave, king; do what comes next. Sacrifice with the horse sacrifice by rule, with fees given.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शीघ्र उसे मेरे आगमनकी सूचना दो भवनान्निष्पतत्याशु कस्मान्नाभ्येति ते पति:

English

The Ashvamedha, king of kings, purifies from all sins; by sacrificing with it you will be free of sin, without doubt."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हारा पति आज मेरे पास क्यों नहीं आता है?

English

[Vaishampayana] So addressed, the righteous king of the Kurus Yudhishthira set his mind on undertaking the horse sacrifice, Kaurava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुशल चाब्रुवन् सर्वे त्वां युयुत्सुमिहागतम् हुए तुमसे उन सबने तुम्हारा कुशल-समाचार पूछा है

English

Having taken leave of Krishna Dvaipayana, the king, eloquent, invited Vasudeva and said:

हिन्दी अर्थ

विलाप करती हूँ तो भी आज यहाँ तुम मुझसे बात क्यों नहीं करते हो?”

English

"Devaki has a good son in you, best of men; whatever I say to you, mighty-armed Achyuta, do it here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गतिको प्राप्त हुआ है

English

I enjoy the pleasures won by your power, delight of the Yadus; by valour and wisdom this earth was conquered by you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने चंचल नेत्रोंवाले पुत्रके लिये शोक न करो पुत्रमेषा हि तस्याशु जनयिष्यति भाविनी

English

Consecrate yourself; you are our highest teacher. When you have sacrificed, knower of dharma, I shall be free of sin, lord; you are the imperishable sacrifice, all, dharma, Prajapati."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भाविनी उत्तरा शीघ्र ही अभिमन्युके पुत्रको जन्म देगी”

English

[Vasudeva] "You alone, mighty-armed, are fit to say this, scourge of foes; my mind is settled that you are the refuge of all beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विहाय शोक दुर्धर्ष श्राद्धमस्य हकल्पयत् यमौ यमोपमौ चैव ददौ दानान्यनेकश:ः

English

You shine today by dharma among the Kuru heroes; we are your subordinates, king, and you are held our teacher.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भर्तरें प्रति सुश्रोणि गर्भस्थं रक्ष वै शिशुम्

English

Sacrifice with my leave; the sacrifice has come to me. Employ me, Bharata, in whatever task you wish; I promise you truth, blameless one: I shall do all for you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तामनुज्ञाप्य चैवेमां सुभद्रां समुपानयम् संताप छोड़ दें और मनको शोकमग्न न करें!

English

Bhimasena and Arjuna and Madri's two sons will have sacrificed when you have sacrificed, Bharata."

हिन्दी अर्थ

समागम्याब्रवीद् धीमान् पृथां पृुथुललोचनाम् भविष्यति महातेजा: पुत्रस्तव यशस्विनि

English

"The Brahmana said, There are three foes in the world. They are said to be ninefold, agreeably to their qualities. Exultation, satisfaction, and joy,~these three qualities appertain to Goodness, l Cupidity, wrath, and hatred, these three qualities are said to appertain to Passion. Lassitude, procrastination, and delusion, these three qualities appertain to darkness. Cutting these with showers of arrows, the man of intelligence, free from procrastination, possessed of a tranquil soul, and with his senses under subjection, ventures to vanquish others. 2 In this connection, persons conversant with (the occurrence of) ancient cycles recite some verses which were sung in days of old by king Amvarisha who had acquired a tranquil soul. When diverse kinds of faults were in the ascendant and when the righteous were afflicted, Amvarisha of great fame put forth his strength for assuming sovereignty. 3 Subduing his own faults and worshipping the righteous, he attained to great success and sang these verses. —I have subdued many faults. I have killed all foes. But there is one, the greatest, vice which deserves to be destroyed but which has not been destroyed by me! Urged by that fault, this Jiva fails to attain to freedom from desire. Afflicted by desire, one runs into ditches without knowing it. Urged by that fault, one indulges in acts that are forbidden. Do thou cut off, cut off, that cupidity with sharp-edged swords. From cupidity arise desires. From desire flows anxiety. The man who yields to desire acquires many qualities that appertain to passion. When these have been acquired, he gets

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रुतं वो वचनं वीरा: सौहृदाद् यन्महात्मना

English

[Yudhishthira] "You know the time for the horse sacrifice truly; consecrate me then, for my sacrifice depends on you."

हिन्दी अर्थ

रक्षन्ते ये च तद् द्रव्यं किन्नरा रौद्रदर्शना:

English

[Vyasa] "I, Paila, and Yajnavalkya will do the rule at its time, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रुत्वैवं वदतस्तस्य वाक्‍्यं भीमस्य भारत अर्जुनप्रमुखाश्नापि तथेत्येवाब्रुवन् वच:

English

Your consecration will be on the full moon of Chaitra; let the materials be gathered for your sacrifice, best of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनामाज्ञापयामास;ुर्नक्षत्रेडहनि च ध्रुवे

English

Let those versed in horse lore, charioteers and brahmins who know it examine the sacrificial horse, for the success of your sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्चयित्वा सुरश्रेष्ठ॑ पूर्वमेव महेश्वरम् आशास्य च महात्मानं प्रययुर्मुदिता भूशम्

English

Having released it by the scriptures, let it travel the sea-girt earth, increasing your fame by your name, O king."

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसन्नचित्त होकर उनके लिये शुभ मंगल-पाठ किया

English

[Vaishampayana] So addressed, saying "So be it," the Pandava, lord of the earth, did all as told by the Brahmin, O king, and all the materials were provided.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणानग्निसहितान् प्रययु: पाण्डुनन्दना: झुकाकर वहाँसे प्रस्थान किया

English

Having gathered the materials, the king, Dharma's son, of immeasurable soul, reported to Krishna Dvaipayana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रं सभार्य वै पृथां च पृुथुलोचनाम्

English

Then the greatly radiant Vyasa said to the king, Dharma's son: "We are ready in time and fitness for your consecration."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवानामयं चान्ते पालयिष्यति मेदिनीम्

English

many qualities that appertain to Darkness. In consequence of those qualities, he repeatedly takes birth, with the bonds of body united, and is impelled to action. Upon the expiration of life, with body becoming dismembered and scattered, he once meets with death which is due to birth itself. I Hence, duly understanding this, and subduing cupidity by intelligence, one should desire for sovereignty in one's soul. This is (true) sovereignty. There is no other sovereignty here. The soul, properly understood, is the king. Even these were the verses sung by king Ambarisha of great celebrity, on the subject of sovereignty which he kept before him,— that king who had cut off the one foremost fault viz., cupidity.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथ्वीका पालन करेगा” व्यासो वाक्यमुवाचेदं हर्षयन्निव भारत

English

attaining what is desired. Priti is that satisfaction which is felt when the object desired is attained. Ananda is what arises while enjoying the attained object.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथ्वीं सागरपर्यन्तां पालयिष्यति धर्मत:

English

[Yudhishthira] "This horse, brahmin, is let go by me to range this earth as it wishes; let arrangements be made for it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विचार्यमत्र न हि ते सत्यमेतद् भविष्यति पुरोक्त तत् तथा भावि मा तेअत्रास्तु विचारणा

English

Who will guard the horse as it roams the earth at will, sage? You should say."

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैसा ही होगा। इस विषयमें तुम्हें कोई अन्यथा विचार नहीं करना चाहिए

English

[Vaishampayana] So addressed, O king, Krishna Dvaipayana said: "Younger than Bhimasena, best of all bowmen,

हिन्दी अर्थ

न स शोच्यस्त्वया वीरो न चान्यै: कुरुभिस्तथा अतः उसके लिये तुम्हें या अन्य कुरुवंशियोंको क्षोभ नहीं करना चाहिए”

English

Jishnu, patient and bold, will guard it; he is able to conquer the earth, he who ended the Nivatakavachas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्यक्त्वा शोक॑ महाराज हृष्टरूपो5भवत् तदा

English

In him are divine weapons and a divine frame, a divine bow and quivers; he will follow it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्जुनने शोक त्यागकर संतोषका आश्रय लिया अश्वमेधं प्रति तदा तत: सोन्तर्हितो5भवत्

English

Skilled in dharma and wealth, expert in all sciences, best of kings, he will lead your horse by the scriptures.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अश्वमेधं॑ प्रति तदा कि भूय: प्रचकार ह

English

The prince, mighty-armed, dark, lotus-eyed, the hero, father of Abhimanyu, will follow it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदवाप कथं चेति तन्‍मे ब्रूहि द्विजोत्तम भ्रातृन् सर्वान् समानाय्य काले वचनमनब्रवीत्

English

Radiant Bhimasena, son of Kunti, of immeasurable valour, and Nakula, lord of the people, are able to protect the realm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपोवृद्धेन महता सुहृदां भूतिमिच्छता भीष्मेण च महाप्राज्ञा गोविन्देन च धीमता

English

And Sahadeva, Kaurava, the wise and greatly renowned, will duly arrange the whole household."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आयत्यां च तदात्वे च सर्वेषां तद्धि नो हितम्

English

All that was said rightly, the upholder of the Kuru line did; and he instructed Phalguna about the horse.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इयं हि वसुधा सर्वा क्षीणरत्ना कुरूद्वहा: यद्येतद् वो बहुमतं मन्यध्वं वा क्षमं यदि

English

[Yudhishthira] "Come, Arjuna; let this horse be guarded by you, hero. You are fit to protect it, no other man.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इत्युक्तवाक्ये नृपतो तदा कुरुकुलोद्वह

English

And the kings who may come against you, mighty-armed one, you must act so that there is no war with them, blameless one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोचते मे महाबाहो यदिदं भाषितं त्वया यदि तत् प्राप्रुयामेह धनमाविक्षितं प्रभो

English

This sacrifice of mine should be announced by you to all the kings, mighty-armed, with the invitation: 'Come at the time.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

ते वयं प्रणिपातेन गिरीशस्य महात्मन:

English

Having said this, the righteous one appointed his brother Savyasachin, Bhima and Nakula as guards of the city.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तद् वित्तं देवदेवेशं तस्यैवानुचरांश्ष तान् अनुचरोंको प्रसन्न करके निश्चय ही उस धनको प्राप्त कर लेंगे

English

And he appointed Sahadeva, lord of warriors, to the household; and Yudhishthira honoured the king Dhritarashtra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विशाललोचना कुन्तीसे आज्ञा ले ली थी रथघोषेण महता पूरयन्तो वसुंधराम्

English

intelligence, bent on effecting his deliverance, should then seek to vanquish all external foes standing in

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरसे इस प्रकार कहा

English

Having performed the animal rites, consecrated, the Pandava, king of dharma, greatly radiant, shone with the priests.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेषां पुण्याहघोषेण तेजसा समवस्थित: ततः पात्री: सकरका बहुरूपा मनोरमा:

English

The horse, for the horse sacrifice, was himself released by the Brahmin Vyasa, of immeasurable radiance, by the scriptural rule.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेषां रक्षणमप्यासीन्महान् करपुटस्तथा

English

That king, born of Dharma, consecrated, shone then, O king, garlanded in gold, with a gold necklace, like a blazing fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रखनेके लिये बड़ी-बड़ी संदूर्कें लायी गयी थीं वाहन पाण्डुपुत्रस्य तत्रासीत् तु विशाम्पते

English

Wearing black deer-skin, staff in hand, clad in linen, the radiant son of Dharma shone like Prajapati at the sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वारणाश्न महाराज सहस्रशतसम्मिता:

English

So too all his priests, in like dress, O lord of the people; and Arjuna was like a blazing fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

खराणां पुरुषाणां च परिसंख्या न विद्यते षोडशाष्टौ चतुर्विशत्सहस्रं भारलक्षणम्

English

The white-horsed Dhananjaya, lord of the earth, by the king of dharma's command, followed that black-spotted horse by rule.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपायाद् वृष्णिश्रि: सार्थ पुरं वारणसाह्दयम्

English

Flicking Gandiva, with iguana-skin guard on his fingers bound, lord of the earth, he followed that horse joyfully.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृष्णिवंशियोंको साथ लेकर हस्तिनापुर आ गये चारुदेष्णेन साम्बेन गदेन कृतवर्मणा

English

Down to the children, king, the city came to see the best of the Kurus about to depart, Dhananjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मण्डित सूर्य प्रकाशित हो रहे हों

English

not men but the virtues of tranquillity and the rest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बभौ युधिष्ठिरस्तत्र पौर्णमास्यथामिवोडुराट् तेषां हलहलाशब्दो दिवं स्तब्ध्वा व्यतिष्ठत

English

Then a sound, great king, filling the ten directions, arose from the people looking at the son of Kunti, Dhananjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अत्यक्रामन्महाराजो गिरिं चाप्यन्वपद्यत

English

"There goes the son of Kunti, and the radiant horse which the mighty-armed one follows, touching his supreme bow."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आनिनिवेश्यं च राजानो ब्राह्मणा: सपुरोधस: कृत्वा तु मध्ये राजानममात्यांश्व॒ यथाविधि

English

The noble-minded Jishnu heard such words from those speaking: "Good fortune to you; go unharmed and come again, Bharata."

हिन्दी अर्थ

मत्तानां वारणेन्द्राणां निवेशं च यथाविधि

English

Then other men, O lord of men, said: "We do not see him in the crowd, but this bow is seen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंसे इस प्रकार कहा-- न न: कालात्ययो वै स्यादिहैव परिलम्बताम्

English

This is the renowned Gandiva, with terrible sound; may he go in good fortune and unharmed on a road without fear. We shall see him return," they said.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इदमूचुर्वचो हृष्टा धर्मराजप्रियेप्सव:

English

Such sweet words of men and women, uttered again and again, he heard, bull of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और पुरोहित प्रसन्नतापूर्वक इस प्रकार बोले-- न्नुपोष्यतां चापि भवद्धिरद्य

English

A pupil of Yajnavalkya, skilled in sacrificial rites, a Veda-master, went with Partha for peace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपलोगोंको भी आज उपवास करना चाहिए'

English

Many brahmins who were Veda-masters followed the great soul, and kshatriyas and vaishyas too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथाध्वरे प्रज्वलिता हुताशा: वचोडब्रुवन् धर्मसुतं नराधिपम्

English

The horse roamed the earth conquered by the Pandavas with the power of weapons, O great king, as directed, best of the good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दत्त्वोपहारं नूपते ततः स्वार्थ यतामहे चढ़ानेके बाद हमें अपने अभीष्ट कार्यकी सिद्धिके लिये प्रयत्न करना चाहिए

English

I shall tell you, hero, the wars that took place there for the Pandava, varied and great.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गिरीशस्य यथान्यायमुपहारमुपाहरत्

English

The horse, O king, with its guard, went round the earth, scourge of foes, to the north first; learn it, lord of the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्त्रसिद्धं चरुं कृत्वा पुरोधा: स ययौ तदा मोदकै: पायसेनाथ मांसैश्नोपाहरद् बलिम्

English

Trampling the lands of kings, the best of horses slowly went round, and the white-horsed great chariot-fighter with it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्व स्विष्टतमं कृत्वा विधिवद् वेदपारग:

English

There was no counting of kings then, by tens of thousands, who fought, great king, kshatriyas with kinsmen slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यक्षेन्द्राय कुबेराय मणिभद्राय चैव ह ब्राह्मणेभ्य: सहस्राणि गवां दत्त्वा तु भूमिप:

English

Kiratas, deformed, king, many sword-bearing archers, and other barbarians of many kinds had earlier been defeated in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धूपगन्धनिरुद्धं तत् सुमनोभिश्न संवृतम्

English

And noble kings, with joyful men and vehicles, many mad for war, met the son of Pandu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृत्वा पूजां तु रुद्रस्य गणानां चैव सर्वश: पूजयित्वा धनाध्यक्षं प्रणिपत्याभिवाद्य च

English

So wars took place here and there, lord of the earth, between Arjuna and the kings who lived in various lands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शड्खादींश्व निधीन् सर्वान् निधिपालांश्व सर्वशः

English

The great and fierce wars on both sides I shall tell of the son of Kunti, blameless one.