Mausala Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददर्श विपरीतानि निमित्तानि युधिष्ठिर:

English

Vaishampayana said: "When the thirty-sixth year (after the battle) was reached, the delighter of the Kurus, Yudhishthira, beheld many unusual portents. Winds, dry and strong, and showering gravels, blew from every side. Birds began to wheel, making circles from right to left. The great rivers ran in opposite directions. The horizon on every side seemed to be always covered with fog. Meteors, showering (blazing) coals, fell on the Earth from the sky. The Sun's disc, O king, seemed to be always covered with dust. At its rise, the great luminary of day was shorn of splendour and seemed to be crossed by headless trunks (of human beings). Fierce circles of light were seen every day around both the Sun and the Moon. These circles showed three hues. Their edges seemed to be black and rough and ashy-red in colour. These and many other omens, foreshadowing fear and danger, were seen, O king, and filled the hearts of men with anxiety. A little while after, the Kuru king Yudhishthira heard of the wholesale carnage of the Vrishnis in consequence of the iron bolt. The son of Pandu, hearing that only Vasudeva and Rama had escaped with life, summoned his brothers and took counsel with them as to what they should do. Meeting with one another, they became greatly distressed upon hearing that the Vrishnis had met with destruction through the Brahmana's rod of chastisement. The death of Vasudeva, like the drying up of the ocean, those heroes could not believe. In fact the destruction of the wielder of Saranga was incredible to them. Informed of the incident about the iron bolt, the Pandavas became filled with grief and sorrow. In fact, they sat down, utterly cheerless and penetrated with blank despair."

हिन्दी अर्थ

विरश्मिरुदये नित्यं कबन्धै: समदृश्यत

English

Janamejaya said: "Cursed by whom did those heroes, the Vrishnis, the Andhakas, and the Bhojas, met with destruction? O foremost regenerate persons, do thou tell me this in detail.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रिवर्णि: श्यामरूक्षान्तास्तथा भस्मारुणप्रभा:

English

Vaishampayana continued: "One day, the Vrishni heroes numbering Sarana amongst them, saw Vishvamitra and Kanwa and Narada arrived at Dwaraka. Afflicted by the rod of chastisement wielded by the deities, those heroes, causing Samva to be disguised like a woman, approached those ascetics and said, 'This one is the wife of Vabhru of immeasurable energy who is desirous of having a son. Ye Rishis, do you know for certain what this one will bring forth?'

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृश्यन्ते बहवो राजन् हृदयोद्वेगकारका:

English

The sun, O king, its disc covered with dust, rayless, was constantly seen at its rising with headless trunks around it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुश्राव वृष्णिचक्रस्य मौसले कदनं कृतम्

English

Dreadful haloes were seen around the moon and sun, three-hued, dark, rough at the edges, and ash-red in lustre.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समानीयाब्रवीद् भ्रातृन् किं करिष्याम इत्युत

English

These and many other portents, fearful and causing distress to the heart, were shown day after day, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विषण्णा हतसंकल्पा: पाण्डवा: समुपाविशन्

English

After some time the Kuru king Yudhishthira heard that the Vrishni circle had been slain in the pestle affair.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विषाद छा गया और वे हताश हो मन मारकर बैठ गये

English

Hearing that Vasudeva and Rama had departed, the Pandava gathered his brothers and said, "What shall we do?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पश्यतो वासुदेवस्य भोजाश्वैव महारथा:

English

Hearing that the Vrishnis had fallen upon one another through the power of the Brahmin's rod and were destroyed, the Pandavas were pained.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपसव्यानि शकुना मण्डलानि प्रचक्रिरे

English

Janamejaya said: "Indeed, O holy one, how was it that the Andhakas along with Vrishnis, and those great car-warriors, the Bhojas, met with destruction in the very sight of Vasudeva?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

उल्काश्चाज्रारवर्षिण्य: प्रापतन् गगनाद् भुवि

English

Vaishampayana continued: "When the thirty-sixth year was reached (after the great battle) a great calamity overtook the Vrishnis. Impelled by Time, they all met with destruction in consequence of the

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा महारथी भोजवंशी क्षत्रिय कैसे नष्ट हो गये?

English

"Hear now, O king, what those ascetics, attempted to be thus deceived, said: 'This heir of Vasudeva, by name Samva, will bring forth a fierce iron bolt for the destruction of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas. Ye wicked and cruel ones, intoxicated with pride, through that iron bolt ye will become the exterminators of your race with the exception of Rama and Janarddana. The blessed hero armed with the plough will enter the ocean, casting off his body, while a hunter of the name of Jara will pierce the high-souled Krishna while lying on the ground. '

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुनयः क्रोधरक्ताक्षा: समीक्ष्याथ परस्परम्

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Then in the thirty-sixth year a great calamity befell the Vrishnis; urged by Time, they slew one another with pestles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कह सुनायीं।) यह सब सुनकर भगवान् मधुसूदनने वृष्णिवंशियोंसे कहा--

English

[Janamejaya said:] "By whom were those heroes cursed, that the Vrishnis and Andhakas met destruction, and the Bhojas? Tell me in detail, best of the twice-born."

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवमुक्त्वा हृषीकेश: प्रविवेश पुरं तदा

English

[Vaishampayana said:] The heroes led by Sarana saw Vishvamitra, Kanva and the ascetic Narada arrived at Dvaraka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्वोभूतेडथ ततः साम्बो मुसलं तदसूत वै

English

They, placing Samba in front, adorned like a woman, approached and said, afflicted by the rod of fate:

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृष्ण्यन्धकविनाशाय किंकरप्रतिमं महत्

English

"This woman, who desires a son, belongs to Babhru of immeasurable splendour; sages, tell well: what will she bear?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

विषण्णरूपस्तद् राजा सूक्ष्मं चूर्णमकारयत्

English

Thus addressed, they, deceived and affronted, replied; hear, lord of men, what the sages said to them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अघोषयंश्व नगरे वचनादाहुकस्य ते

English

"This Samba will bear a dreadful iron pestle for the destruction of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, descendants of Vasudeva."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अद्यप्रभृति सर्वेषु वृष्ण्यन्धककुलेष्विह

English

"By which you, ill-conducted, cruel, filled with wrath, will be exterminators of your whole family, except Rama and Janardana."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्योन्यं मुसलैस्ते तु निजघ्नु: कालचोदिता:

English

"Endeavoured to be deceived by those wicked ones, those ascetics, with eyes red in wrath, looked at each other and uttered those words. Having said so they then proceeded to see Keshava. The slayer of Madhu, informed of what had taken place, summoned all the Vrishnis and told them of it. Possessed of great intelligence and fully acquainted with what the end of his race would be, he simply said that that which was destined would surely happen. Hrishikesa having said so, entered his mansion. The Lord of the universe did not wish to ordain otherwise. When the next day came, Samva actually brought forth an iron bolt through which all the individuals in the race of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas became consumed into ashes. Indeed, for the destruction of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, Samva brought forth, through that curse, a fierce iron bolt that looked like a gigantic messenger of death. The fact was duly reported to the king. In great distress of mind, the king (Ugrasena) caused that iron bolt to be reduced into fine powder. Men were employed, O king, to cast that powder into the sea. At the command of Ahuka, of Janarddana, of Rama, and of the high-souled Vabhru, it was, again, proclaimed throughout the city that from that day, among all the Vrishnis and the Andhakas no one should manufacture wines and intoxicating spirits of any kind, and that whoever would secretly manufacture wines and spirits should be impaled alive with all his kinsmen. Through fear of the king, and knowing that it was the command of Rama also of unimpeachable deeds, all the citizens bound themselves by a rule and abstained from manufacturing wines and spirits."

हिन्दी अर्थ

मूसलों (अरों)-से मार डाला

English

Thus said the sages, O king, deceived by those evil-minded ones, with eyes red with anger, looking at each other:

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोजाश्ष द्विजवर्य त्वं विस्तरेण वदस्व मे

English

Thus addressed, those sages then went to Keshava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सारणप्रमुखा वीरा ददृशुर्द्धारकां गतान्

English

Hearing this, Madhusudana, knowing the end and wise, said to the Vrishnis, "So it must be."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब्रुवन्नुपसंगम्य हैवदण्डनिपीडिता:

English

Having said this, Hrishikesha entered his house again; the lord of the world did not wish to make Death otherwise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऋषय: साधु जानीत किमियं जनयिष्यति

English

The next day Samba bore that pestle, great, like a servant, for the destruction of the Vrishnis and Andhakas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रत्यब्रुवंस्तान् मुनयो यत् तच्छुणु नराधिप

English

They reported to the king the dreadful offspring of the curse; the king, dejected, had it ground to fine powder.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वासुदेवस्य दायाद: साम्बो5यं जनयिष्यति

English

By the king's order the men cast it into the sea, and proclaimed in the city at Ahuka's command.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उच्छेत्तार: कुलं कृत्स्नमृते रामजनार्दनौ

English

"From today, in all the houses of the Vrishnis and Andhakas here, no liquor or spirits are to be made by any of the citizens."

हिन्दी अर्थ

जरा कृष्णं महात्मानं शयानं भुवि भेत्स्यति

English

"Whoever among men shall make any liquor for drinking unknown to us shall mount the stake himself, having done it with his kinsmen."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथाब्रवीत् तदा वृष्णीन् श्रुत्वैवं मधुसूदन:

English

Then, from fear of the king, all the men made a rule, understanding the command of that great-souled king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्च नोविदितं कुर्यात् पेयं कश्चिन्नरः क्वचित्

English

Vaishampayana said: "While the Vrishnis and the Andhakas were thus endeavouring (to avoid the impending calamity), the embodied form of Time (death) every day wandered about their houses. He looked like a man of terrible and fierce aspect. Of bald head, he was black and of tawny complexion. Sometimes be was seen by the Vrishnis as he peered into their houses. The mighty bowmen among the Vrishnis shot hundreds and thousands of shafts at him, but none of these succeeded in piercing him, for he was none else than the Destroyer of all creatures. Day by day strong winds blew, and many were the evil omens that arose, awful and foreboding the destruction of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas. The streets swarmed with rats and mice. Earthen pots showed cracks or broke from no apparent cause. At night, the rats and mice ate away the hair and nails of slumbering men. Sarikas chirped, sitting within the houses of the Vrishnis. The noise made by those birds ceased not for even a short while by day or by night. The Sarashas were heard to imitate the hooting of the owl, and goats imitated the cries, O Bharata, of jackals. Many birds appeared, impelled by Death, that were pale of complexion but that had legs red of hue. Pigeons were seen to always disport in the houses of the Vrishnis. Asses were born of kine, and elephants of mules. Cats were born of bitches, and mouse of the mongoose. The Vrishnis, committing sinful acts, were not seen to feel any shame. They showed disregard for Brahmanas and the Pitris and the deities, They insulted and humiliated their preceptors and seniors. Only Rama and Janardana acted differently. Wives deceived their husbands, and husbands deceived their wives. Fires, when ignited, cast their flames towards the left. Sometimes they threw out flames whose splendour was blue and red. The Sun, whether when rising or setting over the city, seemed to be surrounded by headless trunks of human form. In cook rooms, upon food that was clean and well-boiled, were seen, when it was served out for eating, innumerable worms of diverse kinds. When Brahmanas, receiving gifts, blessed the day or the hour (fixed for this or that undertaking) or when high-souled men were engaged in silent recitations, the heavy tread was heard of innumerable men running about, but no one could be seen to whom the sound of such tread could be ascribed. The constellations were repeatedly seen to be struck by the planets. None amongst the Yadavas could, however, obtain a sight of the constellation of his birth. When the Panchajanya was blown in their houses, asses of dissonant and awful voice brayed aloud from every direction. "Beholding these signs that indicated the perverse course of Time, and seeing that the day of the new moon coincided with the thirteenth (and the fourteenth) lunation, Hrishikesa, summoning the Yadavas, said unto them these words: 'The fourteenth lunation has been made the fifteenth by Rahu once more. Such a day had happened at the time of the great battle of the Bharatas. It has once more appeared, it seems, for our destruction.' "The slayer of Keshi, Janardana, thinking upon the omens that Time showed, understood that the thirty-sixth year had come, and that what Gandhari, burning with grief on account of the death of her sons, and deprived of all her kinsmen, had said was about to transpire. 'The present is exactly similar to that time when Yudhishthira noted at such awful omens when the two armies had been arrayed in order of battle.' Vasudeva, having said so, endeavoured to bring about those occurrences which would make Gandhari' s words true. That chastiser of foes commanded the Vrishnis to make a pilgrimage to some sacred water. The messengers forthwith proclaimed at the command of

हिन्दी अर्थ

अजा: शिवानां विरुतमन्वकुर्वत भारत

English

A man, terrible, ugly, shaven, dark and tawny, having surveyed the houses of the Vrishnis, was not seen again anywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राद्धिषन् ब्राह्मणांश्वापि पितृन् देवांस्तथैव च

English

Great dreadful winds arose day by day, and many hair-raising portents for the destruction of the Vrishnis and Andhakas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पत्न्य: पतीनुच्चरन्त पत्नीक्ष पतयस्तथा

English

Mice multiplied, roads cracked, and mynas chirped "chee, chee, koochee" in the houses of the Vrishnis; and the noise did not stop by day or night.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नीललोहितमज्जिष्ठा विसृजन्नर्चिष: पृूथक्

English

Cranes imitated the cries of owls, and goats imitated the cries of jackals, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आहार्यमाणे कृमयो व्यदृश्यन्त सहस्रश:

English

White-and-red-footed birds, urged by time, doves ranged in the houses of the Vrishnis and Andhakas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोजनके लिये बैठते थे तब उनमें हजारों कीड़े दिखायी देने लगते थे

English

Asses were born among cows, mules among camels and she-mules; cats among dogs and mice among mongooses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिधावन्त: श्रूयन्ते न चादृश्यत कश्नन

English

The Vrishnis felt no shame in doing sinful deeds then; they hated Brahmanas, fathers and gods too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ग्रहैरपश्यन् सर्वे ते नात्मनस्तु कथंचन

English

They also scorned their elders, though not Rama and Janardana; wives were unfaithful to husbands, and husbands to wives.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरा: शासनमाज्ञाय रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मण:

English

The blazing fire turned leftward, dark-blue and red, emitting flames of madder hue in separate streams.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते मौसलपर्वणि मुसलोत्पत्तौ प्रथमो5ध्याय:

English

At sunrise and sunset in that city the sun was repeatedly seen surrounded by headless trunks of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालो गृहाणि सर्वेषां परिचक्राम नित्यश:

English

In the kitchens, O Bharata, when the food was cooked and well prepared and was being served, worms were seen, lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चाशक्यत वेद्धुं स सर्वभूतात्ययस्तदा

English

While auspicious-day blessings were being uttered and the great souls were reciting prayers, running footsteps were heard, but no one was seen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृष्ण्यन्धकविनाशाय बहवो लोमहर्षणा:

English

And the constellations, struck again and again by the planets, were seen by all, but they did not see themselves in any way.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उससे वृष्णियों और अन्धकोंके विनाशकी सूचना मिल रही थी

English

While the Panchajanya sounded in the dwelling of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, asses with dreadful voices brayed on every side in reply.

हिन्दी अर्थ

केशा नखाश्न सुप्तानामद्यन्ते मूषिकैनिशि

English

Seeing thus that the turn of Time had come, Hrishikesha, on the thirteenth day of the new moon, seeing those portents, said this:

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा रातमें सोये हुए मनुष्योंक केश और नख कुतरकर खा जाया करते थे

English

"The fourteenth and fifteenth of the dark fortnight have been made one again by Rahu; and so it was in the Bharata war, and has now come for our destruction."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नोपशाम्यति शब्दक्ष स दिवारात्रमेव हि

English

Reflecting on that time, Janardana, slayer of Keshi, considered that the thirty-sixth year had come.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक क्षणके लिये भी बंद नहीं होती थी

English

"What Gandhari, afflicted with grief for her sons, her kin slain, said in distress, that has now come to pass."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भारत! सारस उल्लुओंकी और बकरे गीदड़ोंकी बोलीकी नकल करने लगे

English

"This too has come to pass, what Yudhishthira said of old, seeing most dreadful portents when the armies were arrayed."

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृष्ण्यन्धकानां गेहेषु कपोता व्यचरंस्तदा

English

Having said this, Vasudeva, wishing to make it true, then ordered a pilgrimage, subduer of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुनीष्वपि बिडालाश्न मूषिका नकुलीषु च

English

The men proclaimed there by Keshava's command: "A pilgrimage to the sea is to be made by you, bulls among men."

हिन्दी अर्थ

परन्तु कोई भी किसी तरह अपने नक्षत्रको नहीं देख पाता था

English

Keshava that the Vrishnis should make a journey to the sea-coast for bathing in the sacred waters of the

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृष्ण्यन्धकानखादन्त स्वप्ने गृध्रा भयानका:

English

Ornaments, parasols, banners and armour were seen being carried off by terrifying Rakshasas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाननू् विनाशं वृष्णीनां नैच्छद् वारयितुं हरि:

English

And the iron discus of Krishna, the thunderbolt-hubbed, given by Fire, rose to heaven in the sight of the Vrishnis.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तिर्यक्सरोषया दृष्ट्या वीक्षांचक्रे स मन्युमान्

English

The horses took away the divine chariot, sun-coloured, yoked, in the sight of Daruka, and the four best horses, swift as thought, moved above the sea.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युयुधानमथाभ्यधघ्नन्नुच्छिष्टिर्भाजनैस्तदा

English

The Palm and Garuda, the two great banners, well honoured by Rama and Janardana, were carried off; the Apsarases cried out loudly day and night; voices said, "Go on a pilgrimage."

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यायच्छमानौ तौ वीरौ बाहुद्रविणशालिनौ

English

Then those great chariot-warriors of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, wishing to go, with their households, bulls among men, desired a pilgrimage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हतं॑ दृष्टवा च शैनेयं पुत्रं च यदुनन्दन:

English

Then the Andhakas and Vrishnis prepared abundant food, snacks and drinks of many kinds, with much wine and meat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदभून्मुसलं घोरं वज़कल्पमयोमयम्

English

Then, attached to wine, the glorious ones of keen splendour went out of the city by vehicles, horses and elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततोन्धकाश्न भोजाश्च शैनेया वृष्णयस्तथा

English

Then at Prabhasa the Yadavas lived with their wives as they pleased, as at home, with abundant food and drink.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समन्तात् पर्यवाशन्त रासभा दारुणस्वरा:

English

Seeing them settled, Uddhava, knower of yoga and skilled in aims, took leave of those heroes and went at the end of Sandura.

हिन्दी अर्थ

घरके आस-पास चारों ओर भयंकर स्वरवाले गदहे रेंकने लगते थे

English

Seeing the great soul depart, bowing with joined palms, Hari, knowing the destruction of the Vrishnis, did not wish to prevent it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संयोग जान भगवान् श्रीकृष्णने सब लोगोंसे कहा--

English

Then those great chariot-warriors of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, overcome by Time, did not see Uddhava go, covering heaven and earth with his splendour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेने प्राप्त स षटत्रिंशं वर्ष वै केशिसूदन:

English

The food prepared for Brahmanas for those great souls they gave, scented, to the monkeys.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदनुव्याजहारार्ता तदिदं समुपागमत्

English

Then a great drinking-feast began at Prabhasa, of those of keen splendour, thronged with hundreds of instruments, filled with actors and dancers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरा व्यूढेष्वनीकेषु दृष्टवोत्पातान् सुदारुणान्

English

In Krishna's presence Rama with Kritavarman drank, and Yuyudhana, Gada and Babhru likewise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तीर्थयात्रा समुद्रे व: कार्येति पुरुषर्षभा:

English

Then in the midst of the assembly Yuyudhana, mad with drink, said to Kritavarman, laughing and scorning:

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रभासक्षेत्रमें उपस्थित होना चाहिए”

English

"What kshatriya, thinking himself one, would slay sleepers as if they were dead? The Yadavas will not forgive what you did, son of Hridika."

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहा भारते मौसलपर्वणि उत्पातदर्शने द्वितीयो5ध्याय:

English

Thus told by Yuyudhana, Pradyumna, best of chariot-warriors, honoured his word and scorned Hardikya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करके स्त्रियोंका सौभाग्य-चिह्न लूटती हुई सारी द्वारकामें दौड़ लगा रही है

English

Then Kritavarman, greatly enraged, said to him, pointing as if scornfully with his left hand:

हिन्दी अर्थ

ह्वियमाणान्यदृश्यन्त रक्षोभि: सुभयानकै:

English

"How was Bhurishravas, with his arm cut off, fasting in battle, struck down by you with a very cruel slaying—by a hero?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिवमाचक्रमे चक्र वृष्णीनां पश्यतां तदा

English

Hearing her words, Keshava, slayer of heroes, wrathful, cast a sidelong glance with an angry eye.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनोजवाश्नतुरो वाजिमुख्या:

English

The jewel Syamantaka, which belonged to Satrajit—Satyaki reminded Madhusudana of that story.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊपर-ऊपरसे ही चले गये

English

Hearing that, Satyabhama wept and went to Keshava's side, enraged and angering Janardana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगीं कि “अब तुमलोग तीर्थ-यात्राके लिये निकलो”

English

Then Satyaki rose in anger and spoke, of the five sons of Draupadi, of Dhrishtadyumna and Shikhandin:

हिन्दी अर्थ

सान्तः:पुरास्तदा तीर्थयात्रामैच्छन् नरर्षभा:

English

"I go now to the path, and I swear by truth, for those who were slain in sleep by that evil-souled one."

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहु नानाविध॑ चक्कुर्मद्य मांसमनेकश:

English

"By the sinner Kritavarman, with the help of Drona's son, his life is ended today, and his fame too, fair-waisted one."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भाँतिके मांस तैयार कराये

English

Having said this, enraged, he rushed with a sword near Keshava and cut off the head of Kritavarman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रभूतभक्ष्यपेयास्ते सदारा यादवास्तदा

English

And Hrishikesha ran then toward Yuyudhana, who was likewise striking others on every side, wishing to restrain him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगामामन्त्रय तान् वीरानुद्धवोर्थविशारद:

English

Then all of them together, driven by the turn of time, the Bhojas and Andhakas, great king, surrounded Shaineya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपश्यन्नुद्धवं यान्तं तेजसा5वृत्य रोदसी

English

Seeing them rush on swiftly, enraged, Janardana, of great splendour, was not angry, knowing the turn of time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तद् वानरेभ्य: प्रददु: सुरागन्धसमन्वितम्

English

But they, intoxicated with drink and urged on by anger, struck Yuyudhana then with the leavings of vessels.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवर्तत महापानं प्रभासे तिग्मतेजसाम्

English

As Shaineya was being slain, the son of Rukmini, enraged, rushed in between to save the son of Shini.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपिबद् युयुधानश्न गदो बभ्रुस्तथैव च

English

Joined with the Bhojas, Satyaki with the Andhakas, by their numbers the two were slain there, before Krishna's eyes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब्रवीत् कृतवर्माणमवहास्यावमन्य च

English

Seeing Shaineya and his son slain, the delight of the Yadus, Keshava in anger seized a handful of eraka reeds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तन्न मृष्यन्ति हार्दिक्य यादवा यत् त्वया कृतम्

English

Then that dreadful club of iron, like a thunderbolt, appeared; with it Krishna killed those who were before him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रद्युम्नो रथिनां श्रेष्ठो हार्दिक्यमवमन्य च

English

Then the Andhakas, Bhojas, Shaineyas and Vrishnis, driven by time, struck one another in the tumult with clubs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सात्यकिके उपर्युक्त वचनकी प्रशंसा एवं अनुमोदन किया

English

Whoever of them, enraged, seized an eraka reed, king, it then appeared as a thunderbolt, lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निर्दिशन्निव सावज्ञं तदा सव्येन पाणिना

English

And the grass too was seen to turn into clubs; know, lord of the earth, that it was all made by Brahma's rod.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वधेन सुनृशंसेन कथं वीरेण पातित:

English

Whatever grass they tore up and threw, king, appeared then as a firm club, like a thunderbolt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आ गया। उन्होंने रोषपूर्ण टेढ़ी दृष्टिसि उसकी ओर देखा

English

Sons killed fathers and fathers sons, Bharata; intoxicated, they rushed about striking one another.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोती हुई उनके अड्कमें चली गयी

English

Like moths into a fire the Kukuras and Andhakas fell; no one who was being slain thought of flight.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सौप्तिके ये च निहता: सुप्ता येन दुरात्मना

English

Seeing that, the mighty-armed Madhusudana, knowing the turn of time, stood leaning on a club.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिद्रुत्य शिर: क्रुद्धश्चिच्छेद कृतवर्मण:

English

And seeing Samba slain, and Charudeshna, Pradyumna and Aniruddha, Madhava then became angry, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभ्यधावद्धृषीकेशो विनिवारयितुं तदा

English

Seeing Gada lying down, filled with great anger, the bearer of the Sharnga bow, discus and mace then finished off all of them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोजान्धका महाराज शैनेयं पर्यवारयन्

English

As he struck, the mighty Babhru, conqueror of enemy cities, and Daruka said to the Dasharha what follows; learn it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चुक्रोध महातेजा जानन् कालस्य पर्ययम्

English

"Blessed one, you have mostly destroyed everything, Achyuta; seek Rama's footprint; let us go where he is."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीषण मारकाटमें उन्हीं मूसलोंसे एक-दूसरेको मारना आरम्भ किया

English

Vaishampayana said: "At that time the Vrishni ladies dreamed every night that a woman of black complexion and white teeth, entering their abodes, laughed aloud and ran through Dvaraka, snatching from them the auspicious threads in their wrists. The men dreamt that terrible vultures, entering their houses and fire-chambers, gorged themselves on their bodies. Their ornaments and umbrellas and standards and armour were seen to be taken away by terrible Rakshasas. In the very sight of the Vrishnis, the discus of Krishna, given by Agni, made of iron and having its nave composed of hardest adamant, ascended into the firmament. In the very sight of Daruka, the excellent car of Vasudeva, of solar effulgence, and properly equipped, was taken away by the horses yoked unto it. Those foremost of steeds, numbering four, (Saivya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa and Valahaka), and endued with the speed of thought, fled away, dragging the car after them along the surface of the ocean. The two great standards of Krishna's car and Valadeva's car, that with the device of Garuda and that bearing the device of the palmyra, which were reverently worshipped by those two heroes, were taken away by Apsaras who, day and night, called upon the Vrishnis and the Andhakas to set out on a pilgrimage to some sacred water. When these omens were seen and heard, those foremost of men, the mighty car-warriors of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, became desirous of setting out, with their whole families, on a pilgrimage to some sacred water. They prepared diverse kinds of viands and edibles and diverse kinds of wines and meat. The troops of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, blazing with beauty and endued with fierce energy, then set out from the city on cars and steeds and elephants. The Yadavas, then, with their wives, proceeded to Prabhasa and took up their residence there, each in the (temporary) habitation that was assigned to him, and all having an abundance of provisions consisting of edibles and drink.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तन्निघ्नन्तं महातेजा बश्रु: परपुरञज्जय:

English

Then Krishna of great presence, having approached, instructed Daruka: "Go quickly to the Kurus and report to Partha this great slaughter of the Yadavas."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नैता हिंस्युर्दस्यवो वित्तलोभात्

English

"Let Arjuna quickly come here, having heard that the Yadavas are slain by a Brahmana's curse." Thus addressed, Daruka, his mind lost, went in the chariot to the Kurus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लालचसे उनकी हत्या कर डालें”

English

Then, when Daruka had gone, Keshava, seeing Babhru near, said: "Guard the women; go quickly, so that robbers do not harm them from greed of wealth."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णो5ग्रजं भ्रातरमुग्रतेजा:

English

He set out, instructed by Keshava, mad with grief and tormented by the slaughter of his kin; but as he went in Keshava's presence, hastening, Babhru alone was suddenly slain by the great club released from a trick of a hunter, cursed by a Brahmana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पिता वसुदेवजीसे बोले--

English

Then, seeing Babhru slain, Krishna said to his elder brother, "Wait here for me, Rama, while I put the women in the keeping of their kin."

हिन्दी अर्थ

मास्तेडद्याहं तेन समागमिष्ये

English

Then, entering the city of Dvaravati, Janardana said to his father: "Please guard all our women, awaiting Dhananjaya's coming. Rama waits for me at the forest's edge; I shall meet him today."

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाकर उनसे मिलूँगा

English

"I have seen this slaughter of the Yadavas, and before it of the kings and the chiefs of the Kurus; I am not able today to see this city of the Yadavas without the Yadus."

हिन्दी अर्थ

देखनेमें भी असमर्थ हूँ

English

"I shall practise austerity; learn that from me. Going to the forest with Rama." Having said this, Krishna touched his father's feet with his head and quickly left.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्तेषामेरकां कश्चिज्जग्राह कुपितो नूप

English

"Hearing that they had taken up their abode on the sea-coast, Uddhava, the wisest of men, who was, besides, well-versed in Yoga, proceeded there and took his leave (for departing). Krishna, with joined hands, saluted Uddhava, and seeing him bent on departing (from the world) and knowing that the destructions of the Vrishnis was at hand, did not feel any disposition to prevent him. The mighty car- warriors among the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, whose hour had come, then saw Uddhava proceed on his great journey, filling the whole welkin with his splendour. The Vrishnis, mixing with wine the food that had been cooked for high-souled Brahmanas, gave it away unto monkeys and apes. Those heroes of fierce energy then began their high revels, of which drinking formed the chief feature, at Prabhasa. The entire field echoed with the blare of hundreds of trumpets and abounded with actors and dancers plying their vocations. In the very sight of Krishna, Rama began to drink, with Kritavarma, Yuyudhana and Gada; and Vabhru also did the same. Then Yuyudhana, inebriated with wine, derisively laughing at and insulting Kritavarma in the midst of that assembly, said, 'What Kshatriya is there who, armed with weapons, will slay men locked in the embraces of sleep and, therefore, already dead? Hence, O son of Hridika, the Yadavas will never tolerate what thou hast done.' When Yuyudhana had said these words, Pradyumna, that foremost of car-warriors, applauded them, expressing his disregard for the son of

हिन्दी अर्थ

वज्रके समान दिखायी देने लगती थी

English

"Savyasachi will come to this city; he will release you from sorrow, best of men." Then Keshava went and saw Rama, alone in a lonely place in the forest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तृणं च मुसलीभूतमपि तत्र व्यदृश्यत

English

Then he saw, from him joined in yoga, a great serpent coming forth from his mouth, white; he went toward it, being watched, by which the great-natured one reached the great ocean.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंके शापका ही प्रभाव समझो

English

Thousand-headed, with a body like a mountain, red-faced, he left his own body there, and the sea received him rightly, and the divine and holy rivers of the nagas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अविध्यान् विध्यते राजन प्रक्षिपन्ति सम यत् तृणम्

English

Karkotaka, Vasuki and Takshaka, Prithushravas, Varuna and Kunjara, Mishri, Shankha, Kumuda, Pundarika, and the great-souled naga Dhritarashtra,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवधीत् पितरं पुत्र: पिता पुत्रं च भारत

English

Hrada, Krathas, Shitikantha of fierce splendour, and the nagas Chakra, Mandaka and Atishanda, Nagashreshtha, Durmukha and Ambarisha, and King Varuna himself, O king, going out to meet them, welcomed them with greeting; and they honoured them with guest-water, foot-water and rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पतड्जा इव चाग्नौ ते निपेतु: कुकुरान्धका:

English

Then, when his brother had gone, Vasudeva, knowing all goals, with divine sight, wandered in the empty forest, thinking, and then of foremost splendour lay down on the ground.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्रापश्यन्महाबाहुर्जानन् कालस्य पर्ययम्

English

For he knew all of it then: what Gandhari had said to him before, and what Durvasas had said when he was smeared with the leavings of the pudding; Krishna remembered that too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साम्बं च निहतं दृष्टवा चारुदेष्णं च माधव:

English

Thinking of the destruction of the Andhakas and Vrishnis and the end of the Kurus, that greatly mighty one then judged it the time for his departure, and restrained his senses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गदं वीक्ष्य शयानं च भृशं॑ कोपसमन्वित:

English

With his senses and mind restrained, Krishna lay down, having entered great yoga; then Jara came to that place, a fierce hunter wishing for game.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यादवोंका संहार करते हुए श्रीकृष्णसे जो कुछ कहा, उसे सुनो

English

The hunter Jara, mistaking Keshava, lying absorbed in yoga, for a deer, pierced the sole of his foot with an arrow and hastened to seize him; then the hunter saw a man absorbed in yoga, in yellow garments, with many arms.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते मौसलपर्वणि कृतवर्मादीनां परस्परहनने तृतीयो5ध्याय:

English

Thinking himself guilty, he seized his feet with his head, in distress; and the great soul comforted him then, going upward, filling heaven and earth with his glory.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृक्षे स्थितं चिन्तयानं विविक्ते

English

Indra, the Ashvins, the Rudras, Adityas, Vasus and Vishvedevas, and the sages and Siddhas came forward to meet him on his reaching heaven, with the chief gandharvas and apsarases.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पार्थाय शंसस्व व्ध॑ यदूनाम्

English

Then, O king, the blessed Narayana of fierce splendour, the source and the imperishable, teacher of yoga, filling heaven and earth with his glory, reached his own immeasurable abode, the great soul.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुरूंस्तदा दारुको नष्टचेता:

English

Then, O king, Krishna met gods and sages and Charanas, the foremost gandharvas, the best apsarases, Siddhas and Sadhyas, who honoured him bowing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चला गया। वह भी इस महान् शोकसे अचेत-सा हो रहा था

English

Those gods, O king, welcomed him, the best of sages worshipped the lord with words, the gandharvas attended him praising, and Purahuta gladly welcomed him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संस्पृश्य कृष्णस्त्वरितो जगाम

English

"Highly incensed at this, Kritavarma, emphasising his disregard for Satyaki, by pointing to him with his left hand, said these words: 'Professing thyself to be a hero, how couldst thou so cruelly slay the armless Bhurishrava who, on the field of battle, ( gave up all hostile intentions and) sat in praya?'

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्तथा नागो धृतराष्ट्रो महात्मा

English

Hearing that the Vrishnis with the Bhojas, Kukuras and Andhakas had perished, the Pandavas, tormented with grief, were distressed in mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वयं राजा वरुणश्लापि राजन्

English

Then Arjuna, dear friend of Keshava, took leave of them and set out to see his maternal uncle, saying, "This is not so."

हिन्दी अर्थ

जानन् सर्वा गतयो दिव्यदृष्टि:

English

Going to the abode of the Vrishnis with Daruka, the hero saw Dvaraka like a woman whose lord is dead.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गान्धार्या यद् वाक्यमुक्त: स पूर्वम्

English

Those who had been protected by the lord of the world, seeing the unprotected Partha as protector, wailed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्पूर्ण इन्द्रिय-वृत्तियोंका निरोध किया

English

Sixteen thousand women were Vasudeva's wives; a great cry arose among them on seeing Arjuna come.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृगासक्तो लुब्धक: सायकेन

English

Seeing them, Arjuna the Kaurava, his eyes covered with tears, could not look at them, bereft of Krishna and of sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गन्धर्वमुख्याश्व॒ सहाप्सरोभि:

English

That river, with the Vrishnis and Andhakas for water, horses for fish, chariots for rafts, the sound of instruments and chariots for its flood, houses for its bathing-places and great crocodiles,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अप्सराओंसहित मुख्य-मुख्य गन्धर्वोने आगे बढ़कर भगवान्का स्वागत किया

English

Its masses of jewels like weeds, garlanded with diamond ramparts, with the stream of streets for its current and whirlpools of water, with crossings as still pools.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण वहाँसे तुरंत चल दिये

English

"Hearing these words of his, Keshava, that slayer of hostile heroes, giving way to wrath, cast an angry glance at Kritavarma. Then Satyaki informed the slayer of Madhu as to how Kritavarma had behaved towards Satrajit for taking away from him the celebrated gem Syamantaka. Hearing the narrative, Satyabhama, giving way to wrath and tears, approached Keshava and sitting on his lap enhanced his anger (for Kritavarma). Then rising up in a rage, Satyaki said, T swear to thee by Truth that I shall soon cause this one to follow in the wake of the five sons of Draupadi, and of Dhrishtadyumna and Shikhandi — they that were slain by this sinful wretch, while they were asleep, with the assistance of Drona's son. O thou of slender waist, Kritavarma' s period of life and fame have come to their end.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

शब्दं श्रुत्वा योषितां क्रोशतीनाम्

English

"Having said these words, Satyaki rushed at Kritavarma and severed his head with a sword in the very sight of Keshava. Yuyudhana, having achieved this feat, began to strike down others there present. Hrishikesa ran to prevent him from doing further mischief. At that time, however, O monarch, the Bhojas and Andhakas, impelled by the perverseness of the hour that had come upon them, all became as one man and surrounded the son of Sini. Janardana of mighty energy, knowing the character of the hour, stood unmoved without giving way to anger at the sight of those heroes rushing in wrath at Satyaki from every side. Urged by fate and inebriated with drink, they began to strike Yuyudhana with the pots from which they had been eating. When the son of Sini was being thus assaulted, Rukmini's son became highly enraged. He rushed forward for rescuing Satyaki who was engaged with the Bhojas and the Andhakas. Endued with might of arms and wealth of energy, those two heroes exerted themselves with great courage. But as the odds were overwhelming, both of them were slain in the very sight of Krishna. The delighter of the Yadus, beholding his own son, and the son of Sini too, slain, took up, in wrath, a handful of the Eraka grass that grew there. That handful of grass became a terrible bolt of iron endued with the energy of the thunderbolt. With it Krishna slew all those that came before him. Then the Andhakas and the Bhojas, the Saineyas and the Vrishnis, urged by Time, struck one another in that fearful melee. Indeed, O king, whoever amongst them took up in wrath a few blades of the Eraka grass, these, in his hands, became soon converted into a thunderbolt, O puissant one. Every blade of grass there was seen to be converted into a terrible iron bolt. All this, know, O king, was due to the curse denounced by Brahmanas. He who hurled a blade of grass saw that it pierced through even such things as were utterly impenetrable. In fact, every blade was seen to become a terrible bolt having the force of thunder. Son killed sire, and sire killed son, O Bharata. Inebriated with wine, they rushed and fell upon one another. The Kukuras and the Andhakas met with destruction like insects rushing at a blazing fire. As they were thus being slaughtered, no one among them thought of escaping by fight. Knowing that the hour of destruction had come, the mighty-armed Keshava stood there, eyeing everything. Indeed, the slayer of Madhu stood, raising a bolt of iron formed of a blade of grass. Beholding that Samva was slain, as also Charudeshna and Pradyumna and Aniruddha, Madhava became filled with rage. Beholding Gada lying dead on the ground, his wrath became enhanced. The wielder of Sarnga and the discus and the mace then exterminated the Vrishnis and the Andhakas. Hear, O king, what that conquerer of hostile towns, Vabhru of mighty energy and Daruka then said to Krishna, 'O holy one, a very large number of

हिन्दी अर्थ

सान्त्वना देते हुए बोले--

English

Seeing Dvaraka and those women of Krishna, Partha, weeping with sound, fell on the ground.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बलरामजीका दर्शन किया

English

Then Satrajiti Satya and Rukmini, O lord of men, running up, surrounded Dhananjaya and wept.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महासागर था उसी मार्गपर चल दिया

English

Then those women, rising from their golden seats and making him sit, said nothing to the great soul and stood around waiting on him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वागत किया। दिव्य नागों और पवित्र सरिताओंने भी उनका सत्कार किया

English

Then, having praised Govinda and told the Pandava's story, he comforted those women and went to see his maternal uncle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थान प्राप स्वं महात्माप्रमेयम्

English

men has been slain by thee. Turn now to where Rama has gone. We wish to go there where he has

हिन्दी अर्थ

तासामासीन्महान् नादो दृष्टवैवार्जुनमागतम्

English

His eyes full of tears, broad-chested, mighty-armed Partha, more distressed than the distressed, took his feet, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालपाशग्रहां भीमां नदीं वैतरणीमिव

English

The mighty-armed old man, embracing Arjuna with his arms, weeping, remembering all his sons, lamented, greatly distraught, for his brothers, sons, grandsons, daughter's sons and friends.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गतश्रियं निरानन्दां पद्मिनीं शिशिरे यथा

English

[Vasudeva] Those by whom hundreds of kings and daityas were conquered, O Arjuna, when I no longer see them here, I live on, O Arjuna, hard to die.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सस्वन बाष्पमुत्सूज्य निपपात महीतले

English

Those two disciples of yours, Arjuna, ever dear and honoured, through their misdeed the Vrishnis have met destruction, O Partha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फ़ूटकर रोने लगे और मूर्च्छित होकर पृथ्वीपर गिर पड़े

English

Those two whom you praise, who were held the only two maharathas among the Vrishni heroes, Pradyumna and Yuyudhana, do you speak of them?

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिपत्य प्ररुरुदु: परिवार्य धनंजयम्

English

[Vasudeva] Always you, tiger of the Kurus, and my son Krishna, you two were the mouth of the Vrishni destruction, Dhananjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आयीं और अर्जुनको घेरकर उच्च स्वरसे विलाप करने लगीं

English

I do not blame Shaineya, Hardikya's son, nor Akrura, Arjuna, nor Rukmini's son; a curse alone is the cause here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

घेरकर बिना कुछ बोले उनके पास बैठ गयीं

English

He, lord of the world, who by valour slew Keshin and Kamsa and made lifeless the Chedi king proud of his strength, Partha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिद्धेः साध्यैश्ञानतै: पूज्यमान:

English

He subdued the Nishada Ekalavya, the Kalingas, Magadhas, Gandharas, the king of Kashi, and the kings in the desert.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रीत्या चैनं पुरुहृतो5भ्यनन्दत्

English

Madhusudana overlooked this wrong done by the eastern, southern and mountain kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचरष्ट मौसले वृष्णीनन्योन्येनोपसंहृतान्

English

Then, seeing his sons, grandsons, brothers and friends lying slain, he said this to me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दूसरेके द्वारा मार डाले गये

English

The last hour of this family has come, best of men; Bibhatsu will come to this city of Dvaravati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवा: शोकसंतप्ता वित्रस्तमनसो5भवन्

English

The great calamity of the Vrishnis should be told to him. Hearing of the Yadus' misfortune, the greatly radiant lord will come here quickly; I have no doubt of it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शोकसे संतप्त हो उठे। वे मन-ही-मन संत्रस्त हो गये

English

Know that I am Arjuna, and that Arjuna is I; whatever he says, understand that it must be done, Madhava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रययौ मातुल द्रष्ट नेदमस्तीति चाब्रवीत्

English

Pandava Bibhatsu will attend to the women and the children in time, and to your funeral rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददर्श द्वारकां वीरो मृतनाथामिव स्त्रियम्

English

When Dhananjaya has departed, the ocean will swiftly flood this city with its ramparts and watchtowers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारका नगरी विधवा स्त्रीकी भाँति श्रीहीन हो गयी है

English

I, in some holy place, keeping a vow, shall do my time at once, along with the wise Rama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तास्त्वनाथास्तदा नाथ पार्थ दृष्टवा विचुक्रुशु:

English

Having said this to me, Hrishikesha, of inconceivable valour, left me with the children and went off to some direction, the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हीना: कृष्णेन पुत्रैशज्ननाशकत् सो5भिवीक्षितुम्

English

Thinking of those two great-souled brothers of yours, and of the terrible slaughter of kin, I do not eat, wasted by sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वादित्ररथघोषौधां वेश्मतीर्थमहाह्ददाम्

English

"I shall not eat nor live; by good fortune you have come, Pandava. Do all that Krishna told you, Partha, entire."

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथ्यास्रोतोजलावर्ता चत्वरस्तिमितह्ददाम्

English

"This kingdom, Partha, and the women and jewels, and my dear life, all these I shall give up, slayer of foes."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आश्रास्य ताः स्त्रियश्वापि मातुल॑ द्रष्टम भ्यगात्

English

Vaishampayana said: "Then Daruka and Keshava and Vabhru left that spot, following in the wake of Rama (for discovering his retreat). They beheld that hero of infinite energy sitting thoughtfully, reclining his back against a tree, in a solitary spot of earth. Finding Rama of great soul, Krishna commanded Daruka, saying, 'Going to the Kurus, inform Partha of this great slaughter of the Yadus. Let Arjuna come here quickly, hearing of the destruction of the Yadavas through the Brahmanas' curse.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

तौ सदा कुरुशार्दूल कृष्णस्य प्रियभाजनौ

English

"Without the Vrishni hero and the Madhus, uncle, I cannot bear to see the earth for long here, lord."

हिन्दी अर्थ

स स्त्रीषु प्राप्तकालासु पाण्डवो बालकेषु च ध्यान देंगे और वे ही आपका और्ध्वदेहिक संस्कार भी करेंगे

English

"The king, Bhimasena, Sahadeva the Pandava, Nakula and Yajnaseni: we six are of one mind."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अमात्यान् वृष्णिवीराणां द्रष्टमेच्छामि मा चिरम्

English

And the time is surely at hand for the king's passing; know that the time has come, best of those who know time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रीसहस्रै: परिवृता वधूभिश्न सहस्रश: ततोअन्वारुरुहुः पत्न्यश्षतसत्र: पतिलोकगा:

English

In every way I shall take the Vrishni women, the children and the aged, and bring them to Indraprastha, scourge of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारकां रत्नसम्पूर्णा जलेनाप्लावयत् तदा

English

Having said this, Dhananjaya said to Daruka: "I wish to see the ministers of the Vrishni heroes, without delay."

हिन्दी अर्थ

बारंबार मना करनेपर भी उस जनसमुदायपर टूट पड़े आरोपयितुमारेभे यत्नादिव कथंचन

English

Having said this, the hero Arjuna entered the Sudharma assembly hall of the Yadavas, grieving for the great chariot-fighters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनुष्कोट्या तदा दस्यूनवधीत् पाकशासनि: धनुषकी नोकसे ही उन डाकुओंका वध करने लगे

English

Seated there, all the subjects, the brahmins and the townsmen surrounded him and stood around.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जग्मुरादाय ते म्लेच्छा: समन्‍्ताज्जनमेजय

English

To all those dejected, still, bereft of sense, Partha, himself still more dejected, spoke these words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रानियोंको आश्वासन देकर वे अपने मामासे मिलनेके लिये गये

English

"Thus addressed, Daruka, deprived of his senses by grief, proceeded on a car to the (capital of the) Kurus. After Daruka had gone away, Keshava, seeing Vabhru waiting on him, told him these words: 'Do thou go quickly for protecting the ladies. Let not robbers do them any injury, tempted by the wealth (that is with them).' Thus commanded by Keshava, Vabhru, still helpless with wine but cheerless at the slaughter of his kinsmen, departed. He had rested for a while by the side of Keshava, but as soon as he had proceeded to a distance, the iron-bolt, attaching itself to a mallet in the hands of a hunter, suddenly sprang of itself upon that solitary survivor of the Yadava race and slew him, who also had been included in the curse of the Brahmanas. Beholding Vabhru slain, Keshava of great energy addressed his elder brother and said, 'Do thou, O Rama wait for me here till I place the ladies under the care of kinsmen.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्रशोकेन संतप्तं ददर्श कुरुपुड्रव:

English

"Entering the city of Dwaravati, Janardana said these words unto his father, 'Do thou protect all the ladies of our house, till Dhananjaya comes. At the skirts of the forest Rama is waiting for me. I shall meet him today. This great carnage of the Yadus has been beheld by me even as I beheld before the carnage of those Kshatriyas who were the foremost ones of Kuru's race. It is impossible for me to see this city of the Yadavas without the Yadus beside me. Know that proceeding to the woods I shall practise penances with Rama in my company.' Having said these words, Krishna touched the feet of his father with his head, and quickly left his presence. Then a loud wail of sorrow arose from the ladies and children of his house. Hearing that loud sound of wailing uttered by the weeping ladies, Keshava retraced his foot-steps and said unto them, 'Arjuna will come here. That foremost of man will relieve you of your grief. '

हिन्दी अर्थ

आर्तस्यार्ततर: पार्थ: पादौ जग्राह भारत

English

"Proceeding then to the forest, Keshava beheld Rama sitting in a solitary spot thereof. He also saw that Rama had set himself to Yoga and that from out his mouth was issuing a mighty snake. The colour of that snake was white. Leaving the human body (in which be had dwelt so long), that high-souled naga of a 1,000 heads and having a form as large as that of a mountain, endued besides with red eyes, proceeded along that way which led to the ocean. Ocean himself, and many celestial snakes, and many sacred Rivers were there, for receiving him with honour. There were Karkotaka and Vasuki and Takshaka and Prithusravas and Varuna and Kunjara, and Misri and Sankha and Kumuda and Pundarika, and the high- souled Dhritarashtra, and Hrada and Kratha and Sitikantha of fierce energy, and Chakramanda and Atishanda, and that foremost of Nagas called Durmukha, and Amvarisha, and king Varuna himself, O monarch. Advancing forward and offering him the Arghya and water to wash his feet, and with diverse

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वस्रीयस्य महाबाहुर्न शशाक च शत्रुहन्

English

Thus addressed by Partha of untiring deeds, the citizens quickly made ready, eager for their own welfare.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्जुनका मस्तक सूँघ लूँ; परंतु असमर्थतावश वे ऐसा न कर सके

English

That night Partha stayed in Keshava's house, suddenly overwhelmed by great grief and bewilderment.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुदन् पुत्रान् स्मरन् सर्वान् विललाप सुविह्धलः

English

At daybreak mighty Vasudeva, the son of Shura, of great splendour, having yoked himself in yoga, went to the highest goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और मित्रोंका भी याद करके अत्यन्त व्याकुल हो वे विलाप करने लगे

English

Then a great and terrible sound arose in Vasudeva's house from the women crying out and weeping.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यैर्जिता भूमिपालाश्न हैत्याश्ष शतशोडर्जुन

English

All the women, their hair dishevelled, their ornaments and garlands cast off, beating their breasts with their hands, lamented piteously.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यौ तावर्जुन शिष्यौ ते प्रियौ बहुमतौ सदा

English

Devaki, Bhadra, Rohini and Madira, the best of women, resolved to follow their husband.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यौ तौ वृष्णिप्रवीराणां द्वावेवातिरथौ मतौ

English

Then Partha had Shauri carried out of the city on a great bier borne by men, with many garlands, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तु गहामि शैनेयं हार्दिक्यं चाहमर्जुन

English

The townspeople of Dvaraka, all of them, O bull among men, followed him there, wrapped in grief and sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नैषादिमेकलव्यं च चक्रे कालिड्रमागधान्

English

His horse-sacrifice umbrella and the blazing fires went before his bier, and the priests went with them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राच्यांश्व दाक्षिणात्यांश्व॒ पार्वतीयांस्तथा नृपान्

English

The goddess-like queens, richly adorned, followed that hero, surrounded by thousands of women and thousands of daughters-in-law.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वं हि त॑ नारदश्चैव मुनयश्चन सनातनम्

English

At the place that had been dear to him while he lived, the great soul, they laid him down and performed the funeral rites for the dead.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रत्यपश्यच्च स विभुज्ञातिक्षयमधोक्षज: गान्धार्या वचन यत् तदृषीणां च परंतप

English

When that hero, the son of Shura, lay on the pyre, his four wives, the best of women, mounted it and went to their husband's world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रत्यक्ष भवतश्नचापि तव पौत्र: परंतप

English

The son of Pandu had him burned with the four women, with sandalwood and various perfumes, high and low.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इमांस्तु नैच्छत् स्वान् ज्ञातीन् रक्षितुं च सखा तव शयानान् निहतान् दृष्टवा ततो मामब्रवीदिदम्

English

Then arose the sound of the kindled fire, the chanting of the Sama singers, and the weeping of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आगमिष्यति बीभत्सुरिमां द्वारवतीं पुरीम्

English

Then the young Vrishni heroes, with Vajra at their head, and the women, all offered water for the great soul.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स तु श्रुत्वा महातेजा यदूनां निधन प्रभो योऊहं तमर्जुनं विद्धि योडर्जुन: सो5हमेव तु

English

Having had that rite performed, Phalguna, who never abandoned dharma, went to where the Vrishnis had been destroyed, O bull of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहें वैसा ही आपलोगोंको करना चाहिए। इस बातको अच्छी तरह समझ लें

English

Seeing them fallen in the slaughter, he was deeply grieved, that descendant of Kuru, and did what the time required.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इमां च नगरीं सद्यः प्रतियाते धनंजये

English

Those killed by the Brahmin's curse, with clubs born of the eraka reed, he performed all rites for, chiefly as was fitting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहं देशे तु कर्मिंश्चित् पुण्ये नियममास्थित: एवमुक्त्वा हृषीकेशो मामचिन्त्यपराक्रम:

English

Then, searching for the bodies of Rama and Vasudeva both, he had them burned by trustworthy men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किसी अज्ञात दिशाको चले गये है

English

Having duly performed their funeral rites, on the seventh day the Pandava set out hastily, mounting a chariot, with chariots yoked to horses and also with those drawn by cows, asses and camels.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोहं तौ च महात्मानौ चिन्तयन् भ्रातरौ तव इष्टान् प्राणानहं हीमांस्त्यक्ष्यामि रिपुसूदन

English

The wives of the Vrishni heroes, weeping, wasted with grief, followed the great-souled son of Pandu, Dhananjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहा भारते मौसलपर्वणि अर्जुनवसुदेवसंवादे षष्ठो5ध्याय:

English

The servants of the Andhakas and Vrishnis, the charioteers, and the townsfolk and country people, with the heroless, the old and the children, went, surrounding the women, at Partha's command.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्मना दीनवदनो वसुदेवमुवाच ह विहीनां पृथिवीं द्र्ट शक्यामीह कथंचन

English

Elephant-riders went on elephants like mountains, and men with foot-guards and with weapons ready went along.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथ्वी मुझसे अब किसी तरह देखी नहीं जा सकेगी

English

The sons of the Andhakas and Vrishnis, devoted to Partha, with brahmins, kshatriyas, vaishyas and wealthy shudras,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नकुलो याज्ञसेनी च षडेकमनसो वयम् ही हृदय रखते हैं (इनमेंसे कोई भी अब यहाँ रहना नहीं चाहेगा)

English

sixteen thousand women of Vasudeva's household went with Vajra, the grandson of wise Krishna, in front.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तमिमं विद्धि सम्प्राप्तं काल॑ं कालविदां वर

English

Many thousands, tens of thousands and hundreds of millions of women of the Bhojas, Vrishnis and Andhakas, their protectors slain, went out.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मामाजी! यह वही काल प्राप्त हुआ है--ऐसा समझें नयिष्ये परिगृह्माहमिन्द्रप्रस्थमरिंदम

English

That great and wealthy host of the Vrishnis, like the sea, was led by Partha, best of charioteers, the conqueror of hostile cities.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रविवेशार्जुन: शूर: शोचमानो महारथान् ब्राह्मणा नैगमास्तत्र परिवार्योपतस्थिरे

English

When those people had gone out, the sea, home of sea-monsters, flooded Dvaraka, full of jewels, with water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा वेदवेत्ता ब्राह्मण आये और उन्हें सब ओरसे घेरकर पास ही बैठ गये

English

Seeing that marvel, the people of Dvaraka went faster and faster, saying, "Ah, fate!"

हिन्दी अर्थ

इदं तु नगरं सर्व समुद्र: प्लावयिष्यति बहिर्वत्स्यामहे सर्वे सज्जी भवत मा चिरम्

English

Dwelling in lovely forests, on mountains and by rivers, Dhananjaya led the Vrishni women on.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सज्जमाशु ततकश्नक्रुः स्वसिद्धयर्थ समुत्सुका:

English

The wise lord reached the Panchanada country, very prosperous, rich in cattle and grain, and made his halt there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महता शोकमोहेन सहसाभिपरिप्लुत: सहसा महान् शोक और मोहमें डूब गये

English

Then greed arose in the robbers, their rulers slain, seeing the women being led by Partha alone, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युक्त्वा55त्मानं महातेजा जगाम गतिमुत्तमाम्

English

Then those sinful Abhiras, their minds ruined by greed, of ill aspect, assembled and took counsel.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगाकर योगके द्वारा उत्तम गति प्राप्त की दारुण: क्रोशतीनां च रुदतीनां च योषिताम्

English

"This one Arjuna is the only warrior; he leads us past, taking the old, the children and the lordless, and these warriors have lost their vigour."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आर्तनाद बड़ा भयंकर प्रतीत होता था

English

Then those robbers armed with staves, by the thousand, plunderers, ran at the Vrishnis' people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उरांसि पाणिभि्ष्नन्त्यो व्यलपन् करुणं स्त्रिय: चितापर आरूढ़ होनेको उद्यत हो गयीं

English

Frightening the common folk with a great lion's roar, they attacked for the sake of wealth, driven by the turn of time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यानेन महता पार्थो बहिर्निष्क्रामयत् तदा

English

Then the son of Kunti turned back suddenly with his followers, and mighty-armed Arjuna, smiling as it were, said to them:

हिन्दी अर्थ

अदाहयच्चन्दनैश्न गन्धैरुच्चावचैरपि

English

"Turn back, you who do not know dharma, if you do not wish to die; you will grieve when you are slain by me, pierced by arrows."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वे चैवोदकं चक्कुः स्त्रियश्वैव महात्मन: अर्जुन उस स्थानपर गये जहाँ वृष्णियोंका संहार हुआ था

English

Though so told by the hero, scorning his words, the fools attacked the people, though held back again and again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्विष्य दाहयामास पुरुषैराप्तकारिभि:

English

Then Arjuna began to string the divine, great, ageless bow Gandiva, as if only with effort.

हिन्दी अर्थ

खोज कराकर अर्जुनने उनका भी दाह-संस्कार किया सप्तमे दिवसे प्रायाद् रथमारुह्मु सत्वर:

English

He strung it with difficulty amid the confused tumult; he thought of his weapons, but he did not remember them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रियस्ता वृष्णिवीराणां रुदत्य: शोककर्शिता:

English

Seeing that great failure in the strength of his arms in battle, and the loss of his divine great weapons, he was ashamed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भृत्याश्चान्धकवृष्णीनां सादिनो रथिनश्न ये ययुस्ते परिवार्याथ कत्नत्र॑ पार्थशासनात्

English

And all those Vrishni warriors, riding elephants, horses and chariots, could not turn back the people being carried off.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सपादरक्षै: संयुक्ता: सान्तरायुधिका ययु:

English

But because the women were so many, falling here and there, Partha made an effort to protect the people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगे। उनके साथ हाथियोंके पादरक्षक भी थे ब्राह्मणा: क्षत्रिया वैश्या: शूद्राश्वैव महाधना:

English

While all the warriors looked on, those excellent women were dragged away on every side, and others went off of their own will.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरस्कृत्य ययुर्वज्॑ पौत्रं कृष्णस्य धीमत:

English

Then Partha Dhananjaya, troubled, killed robbers with arrows loosed from Gandiva, with the Vrishni servants, lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोजवृष्ण्यन्धकस्त्रीणां हतनाथानि निर्ययु: उवाह रथिनां श्रेष्ठ: पार्थ: परपुरंजय:

English

In a moment, O king, his straight-flying arrows were exhausted; once inexhaustible, they were spent, feeding on blood.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप्लावित कर दिया तूर्णात् तूर्णतरं जग्मुरहो हैवमिति ब्रुवन्

English

Reaching the end of his arrows, struck with grief and sorrow, the son of Indra then killed robbers with the tip of his bow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निवसन्नानयामास वृष्णिदारान् धनंजय:

English

While Partha looked on, those barbarians, taking the best women of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, went off in every direction, O Janamejaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देशो गोपशुधान्याढ्ये निवासमकरोत् प्रभु: पहुँचकर जो गौ, पशु तथा धन-धान्यसे सम्पन्न था, ऐसे प्रदेशमें पड़ाव डाला

English

But Dhananjaya, the lord, thought of that as fate, overcome with grief and sorrow, sighing deeply.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृष्टवा स्त्रियो नीयमाना: पार्थेनेकेन भारत

English

With the loss of his weapons, the failing of his arm's strength, the bow's disobedience and the exhaustion of his arrows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

देखकर वहाँ रहने-वाले लुटेरोंके मनमें लोभ पैदा हुआ आभीरा मन्त्रयामासु: समेत्याशुभदर्शना:

English

Partha became despondent, thinking, "It is fate," and turned back, O king, saying, "This is not so."

हिन्दी अर्थ

परस्पर मिलकर सलाह की

English

Then that greatly wise one, taking what remained of the women, whose best jewels had been carried off, came down to Kurukshetra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नयत्यस्मानतिक्रम्य योधाक्षेमे हतौजस: महान् सिंहनादसे साधारण लोगोंको डराते हुए उनकी ओर दौड़े

English

Thus bringing the remnant of the Vrishni women, Dhananjaya, the Kuru descendant, settled them here and there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उवाच तान् महाबाहुरर्जुन: प्रहसन्निव

English

The best of men settled the son of Hridika in the city of Martikavata, and the remaining women of the Bhoja king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेवकोंसहित सहसा लौट पड़े और उनसे हँसते हुए-से-बोले-- इदानीं शरनिर्भिन्ना: शोचध्वं निहता मया

English

Then the Pandava, taking the old, the children and the women, all bereft of heroes, settled them in Indraprastha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिपेतुर्जनं मूढा वार्यमाणा: पुन: पुन:

English

The righteous one settled Yuyudhana's son, Satyaki's dear child, on the Sarasvati, with the old and the children placed before him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिव्यास्त्रोंका विस्मरण हुआ जान वे लज्जित हो गये

English

At Indraprastha he gave the kingdom to Vajra, slayer of heroes; but Akrura's wives, though they were held back, went off to the forest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न शेकुरावर्तयितुं ह्वियमाणं च तं जनम् हाथमें पड़े हुए अपने मनुष्योंको लौटा न सके

English

Rukmini, Gandhari, Shaibya, Haimavati and the goddess Jambavati entered the fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रयत्नमकरोत् पार्थों जनस्य परिरक्षणे

English

Satyabhama and other beloved wives of Krishna, O king, entered the forest, resolved on austerity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समन्ततोवकृष्यन्त कामाच्चान्या: प्रवव्रजु: जधान दस्यून् सोद्वेगो वृष्णिभृत्यै: सहस्रश:

English

The men of Dvaraka who followed Partha, he divided as was fitting and gave over to Vajra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अक्षया हि पुरा भूत्वा क्षीणा: क्षतषजभोजना:

English

Having done what the time required, Arjuna, his face covered with tears, saw Krishna Dvaipayana, O king, seated in his hermitage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुःखशोकसमाविष्टो नि:श्वासपरमो5भवत् धनुषश्चाविधेयत्वाच्छराणां संक्षयेण च

English

other rites, they all worshipped the mighty Naga and saluted him by making the usual enquiries.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हारा स्वागत है; आओ यहाँ बैठा”

English

Approaching that knower of dharma, of great vows, he waited on him, announced his name to him, "I am Arjuna," and bowed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनुरादाय तत्राहं नाशकं तस्य पूरणे अस्त्राणि मे प्रणष्टानि विविधानि महामुने

English

"Welcome to you," said the sage, the son of Satyavati; and the great sage, with a gracious mind, said, "Be seated."

हिन्दी अर्थ

स एव बलवान भूत्वा पुनर्भवति दुर्बल: होकर कालान्तरमें स्वयं दूसरोंका आज्ञापालक हो जाता है

English

Seeing Partha with a troubled mind, sighing again and again, his heart weary, Vyasa said this:

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृतकृत्यानि चास्त्राणि गतान्यद्य यथागतम्

English

"Have you suffered a blow from one not of heroic birth, or killed a brahmin, or been defeated in battle? You look like one whose glory is gone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालो गन्तुं गतिं मुख्यां भवतामपि भारत एतदू् वचनमाज्ञाय व्यासस्यामिततेजस:

English

I do not recognise you; what is this, best of the Bharatas? If I am to hear it, Partha, you should tell me quickly."

हिन्दी अर्थ

समझकर अर्जुन उनकी आज्ञा ले हस्तिनापुरको चले गये

English

Arjuna said: "He who had the body of a cloud, the glorious one with eyes like great lotuses, Krishna, with Rama, has cast off his body and gone to heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचरष्ट तद् यथावृत्तं वृष्ण्यन्धककुलं प्रति यथावत् समाचार उन्होंने कह सुनाया

English

At the club-fight the Vrishni heroes were destroyed through a Brahmin's curse; the slaughter of heroes, hair-raising, came at Prabhasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते मौसलपर्वणि व्यासार्जुनसंवादे अष्टमोडध्याय:

English

Whatever great-souled heroes there were, proud as lions, of great strength, the Bhojas, Vrishnis and Andhakas, brahmin, were killed by one another in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न्यवर्तत ततो राजन् नेदमस्तीति चाब्रवीत्

English

"After his brother had thus departed from the (human) world, Vasudeva of celestial vision, who was fully acquainted with the end of all things, wandered for some time in that lonely forest thoughtfully. Endued with great energy he then sat down on the bare earth. He had thought before this of everything that had been fore-shadowed by the words uttered by Gandhari in former days. He also recollected the words that Durvasas had spoken at the time his body was smeared by that Rishi with the remnant of the Payasa he had eaten (while a guest at Krishna's house). The high-souled one, thinking of the destruction of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, as also of the previous slaughter of the Kurus, concluded that the hour (for his own departure from the world) had come. He then restrained his senses (in Yoga). Conversant with the truth of every topic, Vasudeva, though he was the Supreme Deity, wished to die, for dispelling all doubts and establishing a certainty of results (in the matter of human existence), simply for upholding the three worlds and for making the words of Atri's son true. Having restrained all his senses, speech, and mind, Krishna laid himself down in high Yoga.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हृतभूयिष्ठरत्नस्य कुरुक्षेत्रमवातरत् न्यवेशयत कौरव्यस्तत्र तत्र धनंजय:

English

"A fierce hunter of the name of Jara then came there, desirous of deer. The hunter, mistaking Keshava, who was stretched on the earth in high Yoga, for a deer, pierced him at the heel with a shaft and quickly came to that spot for capturing his prey. Coming up, Jara beheld a man dressed in yellow robes, rapt in Yoga and endued with many arms. Regarding himself an offender, and filled with fear, he touched the feet of Keshava. The high-souled one comforted him and then ascended upwards, filling the entire welkin with splendour. When he reached Heaven, Vasava and the twin Ashvinis and Rudra and the Adityas and the Vasus and the Viswedevas, and Munis and Siddhas and many foremost ones among the Gandharvas, with the Apsaras, advanced to receive him. Then, O king, the illustrious Narayana of fierce energy, the Creator and Destroyer of all, that preceptor of Yoga, filling Heaven with his splendour, reached his own inconceivable region. Krishna then met the deities and (celestial) Rishis and Charanas, O king, and the foremost ones among the Gandharvas and many beautiful Apsaras and Siddhas and Saddhyas. All of them, bending in humility, worshipped him. The deities all saluted him, O monarch, and many foremost of Munis and Rishis worshipped him who was the Lord of all. The Gandharvas waited on him, hymning his praises, and Indra also joyfully praised him."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनको जहाँ-तहाँ बसा दिया

English

Again and again I cannot bear the destruction of those of boundless might, thinking of the Yadavas and of glorious Krishna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वीरैविंहीनान् सर्वास्तान् शक्रप्रस्थे न्यवेशयत् न्यवेशयत धर्मात्मा वृद्धबालपुरस्कृतम्

English

The drying up of the sea, the moving of a mountain, the falling of the sky and the cooling of fire,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वज्रेणाक्रूरदारास्तु वार्यमाणा: प्रवव्रजु:

English

I think the destruction of the wielder of the Sharnga bow is as hard to believe; and I do not wish to stay in this world without Krishna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वन॑ प्रविविशू राज॑स्तापस्ये कृतनिश्चया: यथाहँ संविभज्यैनान् वज्रे पर्यददज्जय:

English

Hear another thing still more painful than this, rich in austerity; my heart is torn as I think of it again and again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आश्रमपर गये और वहाँ बैठे हुए महर्षिका उन्होंने दर्शन किया

English

Before my eyes, brahmin, thousands of Vrishni women were seized by the Abhiras of the Panchanada country, who pursued them in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते मौसलपर्वणि वृष्णिकलत्राद्यानयने सप्तमोडध्याय: ददर्शासीनमेकान्ते मुनिं सत्यवतीसुतम्

English

Taking up my bow there, I could not string it, and the strength in my arms was not as it was before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्जुनने देखा कि सत्यवतीनन्दन मुनिवर व्यास एकान्तमें बैठे हुए हैं

English

My many weapons were lost, great sage, and my arrows were exhausted in an instant on every side.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए धनंजयने उनके चरणोंमें प्रणाम किया। फिर वे उनके पास ही खड़े हो गये आस्यतामिति होवाच प्रसन्नात्मा महामुनि:

English

That boundless-souled Person, bearer of conch, discus and mace, four-armed, in yellow garments, dark, with wide lotus eyes,

हिन्दी अर्थ

निर्विण्णमनसं दृष्ट्वा पार्थ व्यासो5ब्रवीदिदम् आवीरजानुगमनं ब्राह्मणो वा हतस्त्वया

English

who went in front of my chariot, of great radiance, burning the enemy armies, I do not see him today.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नत्वां प्रभिन्न जानामि किमिदं भरतर्षभ

English

The enemy armies first burned by his radiance, I afterwards destroyed with arrows loosed from Gandiva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यः स मेघवपु: श्रीमान् बृहत्पड़्कजलोचन: देहत्याग करके अपने परम धामको पधार गये

English

Not seeing him I sink, and I seem to reel, good sir; my mind is utterly weary and I find no peace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मौसले वृष्णिवीराणां विनाशो ब्रह्मुशापज:

English

Without the hero Janardana I cannot bear to live; for on hearing that Vishnu had gone, the directions swam before me too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एते शूरा महात्मान: सिंहदर्पा महाबला: हतं पञ्चशतं तेषां सहस्नं बाहुशालिनाम्

English

My strength and kin lost, empty, running about, you ought to instruct me in what is best, good sir."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुन: पुनर्न मृष्यामि विनाशममितौजसाम्

English

Vyasa said: "The great chariot-warriors of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, burned by a Brahmin's curse, are destroyed, tiger of the Kurus; you should not grieve for them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शोषणं सागरस्येव पर्वतस्येव चालनम् अश्रद्धेयमहं मन्ये विनाशं शार्ईधन्वन:

English

It had to be so; this was decreed for those great souls; it was overlooked by Krishna, though he was able to avert it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इत: कष्टतरं चान्यच्छुणु तद् वै तपोधन

English

Krishna could bear the entire three worlds, moving and unmoving, to be otherwise; how much more the curse of the wise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कष्टदायक है। आप इसे सुनिये पश्यतो वृष्णिदाराश्न मम ब्रह्मन् सहस्रश:

English

He who goes before your chariot with discus and mace, the ancient sage Vasudeva, four-armed, did so out of love for you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रियोंका अपहरण कर लिया

English

Having lifted the burden of the earth, the broad-eyed one, having freed the whole world, has gone to his own supreme abode.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्न याति पुरस्तान्मे रथस्य सुमहाद्मयुति:

English

A great deed for the gods has been done here by you, bull among men, with Bhima's help and the twins', mighty-armed one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

येन पूर्व प्रदग्धानि शत्रुसैन्यानि तेजसा विना जनार्दनं वीर नाहं जीवितुमुत्सहे

English

I think you have done your work and are perfected, bull of the Kurus; the time for departure has come, and that I judge to be best.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रणष्टज्ञातिवीर्यस्य शून्यस्य परिधावत:

English

Strength, understanding, splendour and judgment, O Bharata, come in their seasons and fail when the turn comes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्मशापविनिर्दग्धा वृष्ण्यन्धकमहारथा: भवितव्यं तथा तच्च दिष्टमेतन्महात्मनाम्

English

All this is rooted in Time, Dhananjaya, the seed of the world; Time itself withdraws it again, as it chooses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रैलोक्यमपि गोविन्द: कृत्स्नं स्थावरजड्रमम्

English

The same one, having become strong, becomes weak again; the same, having become a lord here, is commanded by others again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथस्य पुरतो याति य: स चक्रगदाधर: साधारण पुरुष नहीं, साक्षात् चक्र-गदाधारी पुरातन ऋषि चतुर्भुज नारायण थे

English

The weapons, their work done, have gone as they came; they will come again to your hand when the time shall be.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वयापीह महत् कर्म देवानां पुरुषर्षभ

English

It is time for you also, O Bharata, to go to the chief goal; I think this is best for you, supreme, bull of the Bharatas."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृतकृत्यांश्व वो मन्ये संसिद्धान् कुरुपुड़व एवं बुद्धिश्व तेजश्न प्रतिपत्तिश्न भारत

English

Taking in these words of Vyasa of boundless splendour, and given leave, Partha went to the city called Nagasahvaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालमूलमिदं सर्व जगद्वीजं धनंजय

English

Entering the city, the hero came to Yudhishthira and told him all that had happened concerning the Vrishnis and Andhakas.