Karna Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृकोदरसमो युद्धे वृतः कैकेययोधिभि:

English

"Sanjaya said, 'Upon the fall of the great bowman Drona, thy sons, those mighty car-warriors, became pale and deprived of their senses. Armed with weapons, all of them, O monarch, hung down their heads. Afflicted with grief and without looking at one another, they stood perfectly silent. Beholding them with such afflicted countenances, thy troops, O Bharata, themselves perturbed by grief, vacantly gazed upwards. Seeing Drona slain in battle, the weapons of many of them, O king, dyed with blood, dropped from their hands. Innumerable weapons, again, O Bharata, still retained in the grasp of the soldiers, seemed in their pendent attitude, to resemble falling meteors in the sky. Then king Duryodhana, O monarch, beholding that army of thine thus standing as if paralysed and lifeless, said, "Relying upon the might of your army I have summoned the Pandavas to battle and caused this passage-at-arms to commence! Upon the fall of Drona, however, the prospect seems to be cheerless. Warriors engaged in battle all die in battle. Engaged in battle, a warrior may have either victory or death. What can be strange then in this (viz., the death of Drona)? Fight ye with faces turned towards every direction. Behold now the high-souled Kama, the son of Vikartana, that great bowman of mighty strength, careering in battle, using his celestial weapons! Through fear of that warrior in battle, that coward, viz., Dhananjaya, the son of Kunti, always turns back like a small deer at the sight of a lion! It is he who, by the ordinary methods of human battle, brought the mighty Bhimasena endued with the strength of 10,000 elephants to that plight! It is he who, uttering a loud roar, slew with his invincible dart the brave Ghatotkaca of a 1,000 illusions and well-acquainted with celestial weapons! Behold today the inexhaustible might of arms of that intelligent warrior of sure aim and invincible energy ! Let the sons of Pandu behold today the prowess of both Ashvatthama and Kama resembling that of Vishnu and Vasava! All of you are singly able to slay the sons of Pandu with their troops in battle ! How much more then are you capable, when united together, of that feat! Endued with great energy and accomplished in weapons, you will today behold one another engaged in the achievement of mighty tasks ! " '

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवशेषं न पश्यामि ककुदे मृदिते सति

English

He met with the greatest sorrow, born of calamity to his sons. Tell me, who ask, what he said at that time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्यां वाचं स्वां चिकीर्षुस्तरस्वी

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Hearing of Karna's death, wondrous and almost beyond belief, confounding all beings, dreadful like the toppling of Mount Meru,

हिन्दी अर्थ

रणे रणे शत्रुहा राजपुत्र:

English

like the improper bewilderment of the mind of the great-minded Bhargava, like the defeat of Indra of dreadful deeds at the hands of his foes,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मिन् यदुक्तवान् काले तन्ममाचश्व पृच्छत:

English

like the sun of great splendour falling from heaven to earth, like the unimaginable drying up of the ocean of inexhaustible waters,

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनो5करोद् वैरं पाण्डुपुत्रैर्महारथै:

English

like the wondrous total destruction of earth, sky and the quarters, like the fruitlessness of both deeds, meritorious and sinful,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृषो महेन्द्रो देवेषु वृष: कर्णो नरेष्वपि

English

Dhritarashtra, lord of men, reflecting skilfully with his understanding, thinking of Karna's death, "This cannot be,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुयश, तपस्या और शास्त्रज्ञानमें नहुषनन्दन ययातिके समान मानते हैं

English

"yet, since it is the nature of beings, it may be so"—such was his thought of destruction; his mind, burning with the fire of grief, was as if blown upon by a bellows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अद्य चाहं दशामेतां गत: संजय गर्हिताम्

English

With ruined spirit, sighing, dejected, exclaiming "Alas!", deeply afflicted, Dhritarashtra, Ambika's son, lamented, O great king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोचमानौ नरव्याप्रौ रोचमानौ ग्रहाविव

English

"Sanjaya continued, 'Having said these words, O sinless one, thy son Duryodhana, with his brothers, made Kama the generalissimo (of the Kuru army). Obtaining the command, the mighty car-warrior Kama, so fierce in battle, uttered loud roars and fought with the foe. He caused, O sire, a great carnage among the Srinjayas, the Pancalas, the Kekayas, and the Videhas. From his bow issued innumerable lines of arrows, one close behind the wings of another, like flights of bees. Having afflicted the Pancalas and the Pandavas endued with great activity, and slain thousands of warriors, he was at last slain by

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनाबिन्दु: कुरुश्रेष्ठ कृत्वा कदनमाहवे

English

"He who like a bull never turned back from battle even against a bull, a youth of body hard as the thunderbolt even to Mahendra's foe,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूर्यदत्तश्न विक्रान्तो निहतो द्रोणसायकै:

English

at the twang of whose bowstring and the sound of whose rain of arrows chariots, horses, men and elephants could not stand in battle,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मेण निहतो राजज्शेतेड्द्य परवीरहा

English

relying on whom, the mighty-armed slayer of the hosts of enemies, the unfallen, Duryodhana made enmity with the mighty sons of Pandu—

हिन्दी अर्थ

मागध वीर भी भीष्मजीके हाथसे मारा जाकर आज रणभूमिमें सो रहा है

English

how was that Karna, best of chariot-warriors, tiger among men, of irresistible and invincible prowess, slain in battle by Partha?

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुर्वन्ती सुमहत् कर्म गतौ वैवस्वतक्षयम्

English

He who, relying on the strength of his own arms, never regarded Achyuta (Krishna) nor Dhananjaya nor the Vrishnis nor others,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भारद्वाजेन विक्रम्य गमितो यमसादनम्

English

saying, 'I alone, from my divine chariot, will fell in battle the two unconquered bowmen, the wielders of Sharnga and Gandiva, together,'

हिन्दी अर्थ

हता द्रोणेन विक्रम्य यन्मां त्वं परिपृच्छसि

English

so he always said to Duryodhana, who was foolish, greed-deluded, not poor, longing for the kingdom, and over-eager;

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रोणाचार्यके द्वारा बलपूर्वक मार डाले गये

English

he who conquered the exceedingly strong and hard-to-conquer foes—the Gandharas, Madrakas, Matsyas, Trigartas, Tanganas and Shakas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहा भारते कर्णपर्वणि संजयवाक्ये षष्ठोडध्याय:

English

the Panchalas, Videhas, Kunindas, Kashi-Kosalas, Suhmas, Angas, Pundras, Nishadas, Vangas and Kichakas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनाका घमंड चूर-चूर हो गया है। मैं देखता हूँ, अब यह बच नहीं सकेगी

English

the Vatsas, Kalingas, Taralas, Ashmakas and Rishikas, and who, a hero having conquered them in battle, made them tribute-payers of old.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणौ हती श्रुत्वा नार्थो वै जीवितेड्सति

English

Among horses Uchchaihshravas is best, among kings Vaishravana, among gods Mahendra; among strikers Karna was best—

हिन्दी अर्थ

लेनेपर इस अधम जीवनको रखनेका अब कोई प्रयोजन नहीं है

English

obtaining whom, the king of Magadha, with conciliation and honours, besieged the kshatriyas of the earth except the Kauravas and Yadavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य बाह्दोर्बलं तुल्यं कुज्जराणां शतं शतम्

English

Hearing that Karna was slain in single combat by Savyasachin, I am sunk in an ocean of grief, like one without a raft in the sea.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहतानपि मे शंस ये5त्र जीवन्ति केचन

English

If I do not perish, Sanjaya, from such sorrows, I deem my heart harder than the thunderbolt and hard to break.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जीवित हैं, उनका परिचय दो

English

What other man in the world but myself, hearing of this defeat of kinsmen, relatives and friends, would not cast off life, charioteer?

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये5पि जीवन्ति ते सर्वे मृता इति मतिर्मम

English

I would choose poison, fire, or a leap from a mountain peak; I cannot bear these painful sorrows, Sanjaya."

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रोणेन वीरे द्विजसत्तमेन

English

[Sanjaya said:] "In fortune, family, fame, austerity and learning, the good today regard you as Yayati, son of Nahusha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यवस्थितो योद्धुकामस्त्वदर्थे

English

In learning you are like a great sage, you have done what is to be done, O king; compose yourself, do not yield to despair."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी आपके लिये युद्ध करनेको दृढ़ निश्चयके साथ डटा हुआ है

English

[Dhritarashtra said:] "I deem fate alone supreme; fie on human effort, which is useless, where Karna, like Rama, was slain in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शल्य: स्थितो योद्धुकामस्त्वदर्थ

English

Having slain Yudhishthira's army and throngs of Panchala chariots, scorching all quarters with showers of arrows, the great chariot-warrior,

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यवस्थितो योद्धुकामस्त्वदर्थ

English

having bewildered the Parthas in battle as the thunderbolt-wielder confounds asuras, how does he lie slain, like a tree broken by the wind?

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यवस्थितो योद्धुकाम: प्रगृह्म

English

I see no end to my grief, like the waves of the ocean; fierce anxiety grows in me and a longing to die arises.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यवस्थितो योद्धुकामस्त्वदर्थ

English

Hearing of Karna's death and Phalguna's victory, I deem Karna's slaying beyond belief, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युद्धके लिये खड़ा है

English

Surely my heart is made of thunderbolt-essence and very firm, since it does not burst on hearing that Karna, tiger among men, is slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यवस्थित: समरे योत्स्यमान:

English

Surely a very long life was ordained for me by the gods of old, since hearing that Karna is slain I live here in deepest sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुशोभित होता है, वह राजा दुर्योधन भी समरांगणमें जूझनेके लिये खड़ा है

English

Fie on this life of mine, Sanjaya, bereft of friends. Reduced today to this despised state, I shall live wretchedly, pitiable to all, dull-witted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेघान्तरे सूर्य इव प्रकाश:

English

I who was once honoured by all the world, how shall I, charioteer, bear to live, humbled? I have fallen into a calamity worse than sorrow, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समान प्रकाशित हो रहा है

English

Therefore, with the slaying of Bhishma and of the great-souled Drona, and now with the charioteer's son slain in battle, I see nothing remaining here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चित्रायुध: श्रुतवर्मा जयश्नल

English

He was the far shore for my sons, Sanjaya; that hero was slain in battle, though he let fly many arrows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साथ लेकर चलता है, आपके लिये युद्ध करनेको तैयार खड़ा है

English

What use is life to me without that bull among men? Surely that atiratha, tormented by arrows, fell from his chariot,

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यवस्थित: समरे योद्धुकाम:

English

like a mountain peak split by a thunderbolt. Surely he lies adorning the earth, drenched in blood, like an elephant felled by a rutting elephant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समाश्रितौ योत्स्यमानौ त्वदर्थ

English

The strength of Dhritarashtra's sons, from whom the Pandavas feared, that Karna, peer of bowmen, was slain by Arjuna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुरुराज दुर्योधन हाथियोंके समूहमें देवराज इन्द्रके समान विजयके लिये खड़ा है

English

That hero, mighty archer, who gave my sons fearlessness, lies slain, like Bala slain by Shakra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इतीदमवगच्छामि व्यक्तमर्थाभिपत्तित:

English

Like a lame man's journey, a pauper's desire, a thirsty man's hope of water, so was Duryodhana's intention.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हतप्रवीरं विश्वस्तं किंचिच्छेषं स्वकं बलम्

English

What is planned one way comes out another way. Ah, fate is mighty and time is hard to overcome!

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुहामानोब्रवीच्चापि मुहूर्त तिष्ठ संजय

English

Fleeing wretchedly, dejected, his manhood lost—I hope my son Duhshasana, the charioteer's son's friend, was not slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनो मुहरति चाड़ानि न च शकक्‍्नोमि धारितुम्

English

I hope, dear one, he did nothing base in battle; I hope that hero was not slain in such a way that kshatriyas should not have been slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भ्रान्तचित्तस्तत: सो5थ बभूव जगतीपति:

English

Yudhishthira always said, 'Let there be no war', but Duryodhana, foolish, did not accept it, as one does not accept wholesome medicine.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते कर्णपर्वणि संजयवाक्यं नाम सप्तमो5ध्याय:

English

Bhishma, the great-souled, lying on his bed of arrows, asked Partha for water, and Partha pierced the surface of the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्होंने जो कुछ कह, उसे मैं पूछ रहा हूँ; आप मुझे बताइये

English

Seeing the stream of water produced by the Pandava, that mighty-armed one said, 'My dear, make peace with the Pandavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूतसम्मोहनं भीम॑ मेरो: संसर्पणं यथा

English

From calm may come peace, and let the war end with my death; enjoy the earth with the sons of Pandu in brotherhood.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पराजयमिवेन्द्रस्य द्विषद्धयो भीमकर्मण:

English

Not following his words, my son surely grieves now; the word of the far-sighted one has come true.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संशोषणमिवाचिन्त्यं समुद्रस्याक्षयाम्भस:

English

But I, Sanjaya, with my ministers slain and my sons slain, fallen into distress through the dice, am like a bird with clipped wings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्मणोरिव वैफल्यमुभयो: पुण्यपापयो:

English

As boys in play seize a bird, clip its wings and joyfully release it, Sanjaya,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नेदमस्तीति संचिन्त्य कर्णस्य समरे वधम्

English

with its wings clipped it cannot fly away; so I too have become like a bird with clipped wings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शोकाग्निना दहामानो धम्यमान इवाशये

English

Wasted, bereft of all that matters, without kin, cut off from relatives, which way shall I go, dejected and fallen under the power of my foes?

हिन्दी अर्थ

विललाप महाराज धृतराष्ट्रोडम्बिकासुत:

English

He who conquered the earth for the increase of Duryodhana, the lord, has been conquered by the valiant, capable and mighty Pandavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृषभप्रतिमस्कन्धो वृषभाक्षगतिश्चरन्

English

When that mighty archer Karna was slain in battle by Kiritin, which heroes turned back? Tell me that, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शत्रोरपि महेन्द्रस्य वज़संहननो युवा

English

I hope no single man was left abandoned and slain in battle by the Pandavas. Tell me, hero, how the heroes were felled, as you told it before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महारथी पाण्डवोंके साथ वैर बाँध रखा था

English

Bhishma, who did not fight back, Shikhandin felled in battle with the best of arrows—the best of all weapon-bearers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निहतः पुरुषव्याघ्र: प्रसहासहाविक्रम:

English

So too Drona, having laid down all weapons in battle, in yogic meditation, the mighty archer, pierced by many arrows, was slain by Dhrishtadyumna with raised sword, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युद्धस्थलमें कुन्तीपुत्र अर्जुनके द्वारा बलपूर्वक कैसे मारा गया?

English

These two were killed through intermediary means and especially by deceit; I heard that Bhishma and Drona were felled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न वृष्णीन् सहितानन्यान् स्वबाहुबलदर्पितः

English

In battle the thunderbolt-wielder himself could not slay Bhishma and Drona if they fought fairly; this I tell you as truth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहं दिव्याद् रथादेक: पातयिष्यामि संयुगे

English

But how did death touch Karna, a hero like Indra, who hurled divine weapons in great number?

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनमवाचीनं राज्यकामुकमातुरम्

English

Karna, to whom Purandara (Indra) gave, in exchange for his earrings, the divine dart bright as lightning, adorned with gold, slayer of foes,

हिन्दी अर्थ

गान्धारान् मद्रकान् मत्स्यांस्त्रिगर्तास्तज्रणाउ्शकान्

English

whose divine arrow with serpent's mouth, adorned with gold, lay among the sandalwood, a slayer of enemies,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुद्यानज़ांश्व वड़ांश्व निषादान् पुण्ड्रचीरकान्

English

who despised the great chariot-warriors led by Bhishma and Drona and learned the dreadful Brahma weapon from Jamadagni's son,

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनस्य वृद्धयर्थ राधेयो रथिनां वर:

English

who, seeing those led by Drona turned away and tormented by arrows, shattered the bow of Subhadra's son with arrows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनागोपश्न स कथं शत्रुभि: परमास्त्रवित्

English

who, having left Bhimasena, brother of ten thousand elephants' strength and wind-swift speed, without a chariot, laughed at him,

हिन्दी अर्थ

उच्चै:श्रवा वरोश्चानां राज्ञां वैश्रवणो वर:

English

who, having defeated Sahadeva with arrows of straight joints, left him chariotless out of pity, and did not kill him, knowing dharma,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण योद्धाओंमें ऊँचा स्थान रखता था

English

who destroyed thousands of illusions, and having overcome the fierce Ghatotkacha, lord of rakshasas, struck him down with Shakra's dart—

हिन्दी अर्थ

यं लब्ध्वा मागधो राजा सान्त्वमानो5थ सौहहै:

English

for all these days Dhananjaya, fearing him, did not come to single combat; how was that hero slain in battle?

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ श्रुत्वा निहतं कर्ण द्वैरथे सव्यसाचिना

English

If his chariot was not stuck, nor his bow shattered, nor his weapons lost, how was he slain by the enemy?

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ वृष निहत॑ श्र॒त्वा द्वैरथे रथिनां वरम्

English

Who in battle is able to conquer Karna, tiger among men, swift as a tiger, brandishing his great bow, loosing dreadful arrows and divine weapons?

हिन्दी अर्थ

ईदशैर्यद्यहं दु:खैर्न विनश्यामि संजय

English

Surely his bow was cut or his chariot sank into the earth or his weapons vanished, as you say he is slain; for I see no other cause of his destruction.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यह हृदय वज़से भी अधिक सुदृढ़ और दुर्भेद्य है

English

'Until I slay Arjuna I will not wash my feet'—such was the dreadful vow of that great soul,

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञातिसम्बन्धिमित्राणामिमं श्रुत्वा पराभवम्

English

fearing whom Yudhishthira, king of dharma, best of men, did not sleep for thirteen years in the forest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हि शक्ष्यामि दुःखानि सोढुं कष्टानि संजय

English

Relying on the strength of that mighty great soul, my son forcibly took the wife of the Pandavas to the assembly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वामद्य सन्‍्तो मन्यन्ते ययातिमिव नाहुषम्

English

And there too, in the midst of the assembly, in the sight of the Pandavas, he called Panchali a slave-woman in the Kuru court.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्यवस्थापयात्मानं मा विषादे मन: कृथा:

English

He who, not heeding the fierce touch of arrows shot from Gandiva, said, 'You have no husband, Krishna,' and glanced at the Parthas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

यत्र शालप्रतीकाश: कर्णो5हन्यत संयुगे

English

he who felt no fear of the Parthas with their sons and with Janardana, relying on the strength of his own arms, even for a moment, Sanjaya—

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिसका आश्रय लेकर शालवृक्षके समान ऊँचे शरीरवाला कर्ण भी युद्धमें मारा गया

English

I do not think he could be slain even by the gods with Vasava, as they rushed against him; how much less by the Pandavas, dear one?

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रताप्य शरवर्षेण दिश: सर्वा महारथ:

English

For when he touched the bowstring and took hold of the guard, no man could stand before the son of Adhiratha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स कथं निहत: शेते वायुरुग्ण इव द्रुम:

English

The earth might be without the light of moon and sun, but not the slaying of that lord of men who never fled in battles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चिन्ता मे वर्धतेडतीव मुमूर्षा चापि जायते

English

If that fool, with his helper and brother Duhshasana, ill-advised, chose to refuse Vasudeva's proposal,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अश्रद्धेयमहं मन्ये वध॑ कर्णस्य संजय

English

surely, seeing Karna, with shoulders like a bull's, felled, and Duhshasana slain, my son grieves.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्वासके योग्य नहीं मानता

English

Hearing that Vaikartana was slain in single combat by Savyasachin, and seeing the Pandavas victorious, what did Duryodhana say?

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरुषसिंह कर्णको मारा गया सुनकर भी यह विदीर्ण नहीं हो रहा है

English

Hearing that Durmarshana and Vrishasena had been slain in battle, and seeing his army broken and being struck down by great chariot-warriors,

हिन्दी अर्थ

यत्र कर्ण हत॑ श्रुत्वा जीवामीह सुदु:खित:

English

and seeing the kings turned away, intent on flight, the chariot-warriors routed, I think my son grieves.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहमेव पुरा भूत्वा सर्वलोकस्य सत्कृत:

English

Inexorable in pride, childish in understanding, impatient—seeing his army's spirit broken, what did Duryodhana say?

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपमानित होकर कैसे जीवित रह सकूँगा?

English

Seeing his brother slain in battle by Bhimasena who was drinking his blood, what did Duryodhana say?

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुःखात् सुदुःखव्यसन प्राप्तवानस्मि संजय

English

What did Karna, who had spoken in the assembly together with the king of Gandhara that he would slay Arjuna in battle, say when Arjuna was not slain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

अत्यन्त दुःख तथा संकट आता गया है

English

Shakuni, son of Subala, who in the past, having played at dice, rejoiced and cheated the Pandavas, what did he say, dear one, when Karna was slain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

नावशेषं प्रपश्यामि सूतपुत्रे हते युधि

English

Kritavarman, the mighty archer, great chariot-warrior of the Satvatas, son of Hridika, seeing Karna slain, what did he say?

हिन्दी अर्थ

युद्धे हि निहतः शूरो विसृजन् सायकान् बहून्

English

He whose instruction Brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas, desiring the science of the bow, attend—the wise son of Drona—

हिन्दी अर्थ

स शेते पृथिवीं नूनं शोभयन् रुधिरोक्षित:

English

Ashvatthaman, young, handsome, of great renown, what did he say, Sanjaya, when Karna was slain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

यो बल धार्तराष्ट्राणां पाण्डवानां यतो भयम्

English

Kripa Sharadvata, who attained the rank of teacher in archery and knows the highest truth, what did he say, dear one, when Karna was slain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

वीरोंके लिये आदर्श था, वह कर्ण अर्जुनके हाथसे मारा गया

English

Shalya, king of the Madras, mighty archer, ornament of assemblies—surely all of that was fated, how Karna was felled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स हि वीरो महेष्वासो मित्राणाम भयंकर:

English

And whatever kings had come to the earth to fight, what did they say, Sanjaya, on seeing Vaikartana slain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

नृपाश्च प्रतियुध्यन्त: पराक्रान्ता विशाम्पते

English

When Karna, hero, tiger among chariot-warriors, bull among men, was slain, what was the front of your divisions like, Sanjaya, section by section?

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिभू: काशिराजश्च काशिकैर्बहुभिवृत:

English

How was Shalya, king of the Madras, best of chariot-warriors, appointed as Vaikartana's charioteer? Tell me that, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अमितौजा युधामन्युरुत्तमौजाश्न वीर्यवान्

English

Who guarded the right wheel of the charioteer's son in battle, who guarded the left wheel, and who was behind the hero?

हिन्दी अर्थ

मित्रवर्मा च पाउचाल्य: क्षत्रधर्मा च भारत

English

Which heroes deserted Karna, which cowards ran away in fear, and how was the great chariot-warrior Karna slain while all of you were together?

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिखण्डितनयो युद्धे क्षत्रदेवो युधां पति:

English

And how did the Pandava heroes confront that great chariot-warrior as he poured down showers of arrows like a cloud pouring streams of water?

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुचित्रश्नित्रवर्मा च पितापुत्री महारथौ

English

And how did that divine, serpent-mouthed, foremost of great arrows become useless then? Tell me that, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वार्द्धक्षेमिर्महाराज समुद्र इव पर्वणि

English

I see no remnant of my army, Sanjaya, whose pride is gone, now that its hump has been crushed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो सदाके लिये परम शान्त हो गया

English

Hearing that those two heroes, mighty archers, best of the Kurus, Bhishma and Drona, were slain for my sake, what use is life to me?

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनाविन्दुसुतः श्रेष्ठ: शात्रवान् प्रहरन् युधि

English

I cannot bear that Radheya, the ornament of battle, is slain, whose arms' strength equalled hundreds upon hundreds of elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृष्टकेतुर्महाराज चेदीनां प्रवरो रथ:

English

Tell me, Sanjaya, what happened to the Kauravas, those heroes among men, in the war with the enemy after Drona was slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निहत्य शात्रवान् संख्ये द्रोणेन निहतो युधि

English

And tell how Karna joined battle with the sons of Kunti, and how the slayer of his foes was stilled in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्यथा चिन्तितं कार्यमन्यथा तत् तु जायते

English

Vaishampayana said, "Hearing this intelligence, O monarch, Dhritarashtra the son of Ambika, feeling the acme of grief, regarded Duryodhana to be already dead. Exceedingly agitated, the king fell down on the Earth like an elephant deprived of its senses. When that foremost of the monarchs, greatly agitated, fell down on the Earth, loud wails were uttered, O best of the Bharatas, by the ladies (of the royal household). That noise was so loud that it seemed to fill the entire Earth. Immersed in a deep ocean of woe, the Bharata ladies, with hearts exceedingly agitated and scorched by grief, wept aloud. Approaching the king, Gandhari, O bull of Bharata' s race, and the other ladies of the household, all fell down on the earth, deprived of their senses. Then Sanjaya, O king, began to comfort those ladies stricken with grief, bathed in tears, and reft of consciousness. Comforted (by Sanjaya), those ladies began to tremble repeatedly like a plantain grove shaken by the wind. Vidura also, sprinkling that descendant of Kuru with water, began to comfort the puissant monarch who had knowledge only for his eye. Slowly restored to consciousness, and understanding that the ladies of the household were there, the king, O monarch, remained perfectly silent for some time like one reft of reason. Having reflected then for some time, and repeatedly drawn long breaths, the king censured his own sons and applauded the Pandavas. Censuring also his own intelligence and that of Shakuni the son of Subala, the king, having reflected for a long time, began to tremble repeatedly. Controlling his mind once more, the king, with sufficient fortitude, questioned his charioteer Sanjaya the son of Gavalgana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गान्धारांश्ष विदेहांश्व॒ जित्वा कार्यार्थमाहवे

English

While the Kaurava army was fleeing, O great king, Partha arranged his own army and stood with his brothers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य सर्पमुखो दिव्य: शर: काउ्चनभूषण:

English

Knowing him to be so placed and seeing his own army fleeing, your son, O best of the Bharatas, checked it by his manliness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्त्र नष्ट हो गये होंगे, तभी जैसा कि तुम मुझे बता रहे हो, वह मारा गया होगा

English

Having rallied his troops and relying on the strength of his arms, O Bharata, he fought a very long time with the Pandavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्निग्धचन्दनदिग्धस्य मच्छरस्याभिधावत:

English

When the enemy, having attained their aims, joyful, and exerting themselves long, had been fought, at the approach of evening he ordered the retreat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्न गाण्डीवमुक्तानां स्पर्शमुग्रमचिन्तयन्

English

Having withdrawn the troops and entered his own camp, the Kurus then took counsel for their own good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य नासीद् भयं पार्थ: सपुत्रै: सजनार्दनै:

English

They sat on costly couches spread with rich coverlets, on excellent seats, like immortals reclining on comfortable beds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्य नाहं वध॑ मन्ये देवैरपि सवासवै:

English

Then King Duryodhana, addressing those mighty archers in very gentle and conciliatory words, spoke what the time required.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हि ज्यां संस्पृशानस्य तलन्रे वापि गृह्नत:

English

"O best of the wise, all of you tell your minds without delay: in such a case, kings, what should be done that will be effective?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाता है। अहो! निश्चय ही हैव प्रबल और काल दुर्लड्घ्य है

English

"Dhritarashtra said, T have heard, O Sanjaya, all that thou hast said. Hath my son Duryodhana, O Suta, who is ever desirous of victory, already gone to Yama's abode, despairing of success? Tell me truly, O Sanjaya, all this even if thou wilt have to repeat it!'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

कच्चिन्न दीनाचरितं कृतवांस्तात संयुगे

English

Vaishampayana continued, "Thus addressed by the king, O Janamejaya, the Suta said unto him, 'The mighty car-warrior Vaikartana, O monarch, hath been slain with his sons and brothers, and other Suta warriors, all of whom were mighty bowmen ready to lay down their lives in battle! Dushasana also hath been slain by the renowned son of Pandu. Indeed, his blood also hath been, from wrath, drunk by Bhimasena in battle ! ' "

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरतल्पे शयानेन भीष्मेण सुमहात्मना

English

"Attachment, application, skill and policy are the means of accomplishing a purpose, as the wise say; all of these depend on fate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रशमाद्धि भवेच्छान्तिर्मदन्तं युद्धमस्तु व:

English

Those heroes of ours, world-famed, godlike great chariot-warriors, prudent, disciplined, skilful and devoted, have been slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहं तु निहतामात्यो हतपुत्रश्न संजय

English

Yet we should not despair of victory; when all measures are well taken here, even fate is made favourable.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा हि शकुनिं गृह छित्त्वा पक्षी च संजय

English

So we, having made Karna, the foremost of men, endowed with every excellence, our commander, will crush our enemies."

हिन्दी अर्थ

लूनपक्षतया तस्य गमन॑ नोपपद्यते

English

Then Duryodhana, pleased on hearing those pleasant words, which were kindly, true, beneficial to himself and auspicious,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कां दिशं प्रतिपत्स्यामि दीन: शत्रुवशं गत:

English

steadying his mind and relying on the strength of his arms, O great king, spoke to Radheya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रहित हो शत्रुके वशमें पड़कर दीनभावसे किस दिशाको जाऊँगा?

English

"Karna, I know your valour and your supreme friendship to me; still, O mighty-armed, I shall speak to you words for your good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याकुलचित्त हो धृतराष्ट्रने पुन: संजयसे इस प्रकार कहा

English

Having heard, do as you please, hero of the Kurus, as it pleases you; you are the wisest of all and always my highest refuge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स जित: पाण्डवै: शूरै:ः समरे बाहुशालिभि:

English

The two atirathas Bhishma and Drona, my commanders, are slain; let you be commander, richer in merit than they.

हिन्दी अर्थ

के वीरा: पर्यतिष्ठन्त तन्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

Those two mighty archers were partial to Dhananjaya, yet I honoured them, Radheya, at your word.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौन-कौन-से वीर ठहर सके; यह मुझे बताओ

English

Looking to Bhishma's seniority as grandsire, he protected the sons of Pandu in the great war, dear one, for only ten days.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उक्त त्वया पुरा तात यथा वीरो निपातित:

English

And when Bhishma, our grandsire, laid down his weapons, he was slain by Phalguna in the great battle, putting Shikhandin before him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युक्तयोगो महेष्वास: शरैरबहुभिराचित:

English

When that illustrious one had fallen on the bed of arrows, then, at your word, tiger among men, Drona became our leader.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तरेण हतावेतौ छलेन च विशेषत:

English

He too protected the Parthas in this battle because they were his pupils; and that aged one was swiftly slain by Dhrishtadyumna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणी हि समरे न हन्याद् वज़भूत् स्वयम्

English

With those two chiefs slain, O one of immeasurable prowess, reflecting, I see no one but you equal to fighting in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण त्वस्यन्तमस्त्राणि दिव्यानि च बहूनि च

English

You alone are able to win us victory, without doubt; at the beginning, in the middle and at the end, that is known to you alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णको मृत्यु कैसे छू सकी?

English

Therefore, like a draught-ox, you ought to bear the yoke in battle; consecrate yourself as commander.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य विद्युत्प्रभां शक्ति दिव्यां कनकभूषणाम्

English

As Skanda, the imperishable lord, is leader of the gods' army, so may you bear this army of Dhritarashtra's sons for me; slay all the hosts of foes as Mahendra the danavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणमुखान् वीरान् योडवमन्ये महारथान्

English

Knowing you, the great chariot-warrior, to be firm in battle, the Pandavas with the Panchalas will flee as danavas on seeing Vishnu. Therefore, tiger among men, lead the great army."

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्च नागायुतप्राणं वजरंहसमच्युतम्

English

When you are in position, the Pandavas will lose heart, with their ministers, the Panchalas and the Srinjayas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतांश्व दिवसान् यस्य युद्धे भीतो धनंजय:

English

As the risen sun, shining with its own splendour, dispels dense darkness, so dispel our foes."

हिन्दी अर्थ

संशप्तकानां योधा ये आह्वयन्त सदान्यत:

English

[Karna said:] "I said this before, in your presence, O Gandhari's son: I shall conquer the Pandavas, O king, with their sons and with Janardana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति व्यपदिशन् पार्थों वर्जयन् सूतजं रणे

English

I shall be your commander, there is no doubt of it; be steady, great king, and know the Pandavas as already conquered."

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथभडज़ो न चेत् तस्य धरनुर्वा न व्यशीर्यत

English

[Sanjaya said:] Thus addressed, King Duryodhana of great splendour rose up with the kings, as Shatakratu with the gods, to honour Karna with the generalship, as the immortals honoured Skanda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नष्ट हुए थे, तब शत्रुओंने उसे किस प्रकार मार दिया?

English

Then, O king, the kings led by Duryodhana, desiring victory, quickly consecrated him with the prescribed rites, with golden and earthen jars consecrated by mantras,

हिन्दी अर्थ

को हि शक्तो रणे कर्ण विधुन्वानं महद् धनुः

English

with horns filled with water—of rhinoceros, bull and great ox—with vessels of jewels and pearls, and with other pure and fragrant herbs,

हिन्दी अर्थ

जेतुं पुरुषशार्दूलं शार्टूलमिव वेगिनम्

English

as he sat on a seat of udumbara wood covered with linen, with the rite seen in the scriptures and the accessories well gathered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्त्राणि वा प्रणष्टानि यथा शंससि मे हतम्

English

"Conquer the Parthas with Govinda and their followers in the great battle," the bards and twice-born said to him, O best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हन्मि फाल्गुनं यावत् तावत् पादौ न धावये

English

"Slay the Parthas with the Panchalas, Radheya, for our victory, like the sun rising and dispelling darkness with its fierce rays.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य भीतो रणे निद्रां धर्मराजो युधिष्ठिर:

English

The ungrateful Keshavas are unable to bear the arrows loosed by you, as one cannot bear the sight of blazing sunbeams.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य वीर्यवतो वीर्यमुपाश्रित्य महात्मन:

English

The Parthas with the Panchalas cannot stand before you, as danavas cannot before Mahendra with weapons in hand in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्रापि च सभामध्ये पाण्डवानां च पश्यताम्

English

Radheya, consecrated, immeasurably splendid in his radiance, outshone all in form, like a second sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न सन्ति पतय: कृष्णे सर्वे षण्ढतिलै: समा:

English

Your son, having consecrated Radheya as commander, deemed himself fulfilled, driven by time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदि भीष्मो रणश्लाघी द्रोणो वा युधि दुर्मद:

English

Karna too, O king, tamer of foes, having obtained the generalship, ordered the array for the sunrise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सवनिव हनिष्यामि व्येतु ते मानसो ज्वर:

English

Surrounded by your sons, Karna shone there, O Bharata, like Skanda among the gods in the war with Taraka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपि स्यान्मेदिनी हीना सोमसूर्यप्रभांशुभि:

English

Vaishampayana said, "Hearing these words, O monarch, Ambika's son Dhritarashtra, with heart agitated by grief, addressed his driver Sanjaya, saying, 'Though the evil policy, O sire, of my son of little foresight, Vikartana's son hath been slain! This intelligence is cutting the very core of my heart! I am desirous of crossing this sea of grief! Remove my doubts, therefore, by telling me who are still alive and who are dead amongst the Kurus and the Pandavas ! '

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचार्यो यो धनुर्वेदे गौतमो रथसत्तम:

English

[Dhritarashtra said:] When he had ordered the army to be arrayed, at the sun's rising, what did the greatly wise one do? Tell me that, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवशेषं न पश्यामि ककुदे मृदिते सति

English

[Sanjaya said:] Knowing Karna's mind, your son, O best of the Bharatas, ordered the array to be formed, with auspicious music and instruments before him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसे पराक्रमपूर्वक रोका

English

In the last watch of the night, O revered one, a great sound "Yoga! Yoga!" suddenly arose from your son's camp.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिंहासनोंपर बैठे हुए थे, मानो देवता सुखद शय्याओंपर विराज रहे हों

English

Of elephants being equipped, of armoured chariots, of foot-soldiers arming and of horses, O lord of men,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तानाभाष्य महेष्वासान् प्राप्तकालमभाषत

English

and of warriors shouting to one another in haste, there arose a tumultuous noise touching the sky.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं गते तु कि कार्य कि च कार्यतरं नूपा:

English

Then the son of the charioteer appeared with a white banner and horses of the colour of the young sun, a golden-backed bow, an elephant-rope standard,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरेश युद्धकी इच्छासे नाना प्रकारकी चेष्टाएँ करने लगे

English

a quiver full of arrows, armlets, armour, and bearing shataghnis, bells, darts, spears and javelins,

हिन्दी अर्थ

समुद्वीक्ष्य मुखं राज्ञो बालार्कसमवर्चसम्

English

a bow in perfect order, with the lustre of the spotless sun, on a chariot with many banners.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स नूनं वृषभस्कन्ध॑ कर्ण दृष्टवा निपातितम्

English

"Sanjaya said, 'Endued with great prowess and invincible in battle, Bhishma the son of Shantanu, O king, having slain large numbers of Srinjayas and Pancalas, hath been slain after ten days. The mighty and invincible bowman Drona of the golden car, having slaughtered the Pancala divisions in battle, hath been slain. Having slaughtered the half of what remained after the carnage by Bhishma and the illustrious Drona, Vikartana' s son Karna hath been slain. Endued with great strength, O monarch, prince Vivingsati, having slain hundreds of Anarta warriors in battle, hath been slain. Thy heroic son Vikarna, deprived of steeds and weapons, stood, facing the foe, remembering the duties of Kshatriyas. Remembering the many foul wrongs inflicted upon him by Duryodhana, and bearing in mind his own vow, Bhimasena hath slain him. Possessed of great might, Vinda and Anuvinda, the two princes of Avanti, after achieving the most difficult feats, have gone to Yama's abode. That hero who had under his sway ten kingdoms, having Sindhu for their chief, him who was ever obedient to thee, Jayadratha of mighty energy, O king, Arjuna hath slain after vanquishing eleven akshauhinis of troops with his keen arrows. Endued with great activity and incapable of being easily defeated in battle, the son of Duryodhana, ever obedient to his sire's commands, hath been slain by the son of Subhadra. The brave son of Dushasana, possessed of mighty arms and fierce in battle, hath been despatched to Yama's abode by Draupadi's son exerting himself with great prowess! The ruler of the Kiratas and other dwellers of the lowlands on the seacoast, the much respected and dear friend of the chief of the celestials himself, the virtuous king Bhagadatta, who was ever devoted to Kshatriya duties, hath been despatched to Yama's abode by Dhananjaya exerting himself great with prowess. The kinsman of the Kauravas, the son of Somadatta, the brave and celebrated Bhurishrava, O king, hath been slain by Satyaki in battle. The Amvashtha king Srutayus, that foremost of Kshatriyas, who used to career in battle most fearlessly, hath been slain by Arjuna. Thy son Dushasana, accomplished in arms and invincible in battle, and who was always wrathful, hath, O monarch, been slain by Bhimasena. Sudakshina, O king, who had many thousands of wonderful elephants, hath been slain in battle by Arjuna. The ruler of the Kosolas, having slain many hundreds of foes, hath himself been despatched to Yama's abode by Subhadra' s son exerting himself with prowess. Having fought with many thousands of foes and with the mighty car-warrior Bhimasena himself, thy son Citrasena hath been slain by Bhimasena. The brave younger brother of the ruler of the Madras, that enhancer of the fears of foes, that handsome warrior armed with sword and shield, hath been slain by Subhadra' s son. He who was equal to Karna himself in battle, Kama's son Vrishasena, accomplished in arms, of mighty energy and steady prowess, hath, in the very sight of Karna, been despatched to Yama's abode by Dhananjaya who put forth his prowess remembering the

हिन्दी अर्थ

हत॑ वैकर्तन श्र॒त्वा द्वैरथे सव्यसाचिना

English

Seeing mighty-bowed Karna on his chariot, best of chariot-warriors, like the rising sun dispelling darkness by thousands of rays,

हिन्दी अर्थ

विजय होती देखकर दुर्योधनने क्या कहा था?

English

the Kauravas there, O revered one, did not regard the loss of Bhishma, nor of Drona, nor of others as a calamity, tiger among men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्मर्षणं हतं दृष्टवा वृषसेनं च संयुगे

English

Then Karna, urging the warriors with the sound of his conch, O revered one, drove forth the Kaurava army.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पराड्मुखांश्व राज्ञस्तु पलायनपरायणान्

English

Having arranged the army in the makara (crocodile) array, the mighty archer, scorcher of foes, then advanced against the Pandavas, desiring victory.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वयं वैरं महत् कृत्वा वार्यमाण: सुह्ृदू्गणै:

English

At the mouth of the makara, O king, stood Karna; at its eyes the hero Shakuni and the great chariot-warrior Uluka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्यूतं कृत्वा पुरा हृष्ो वज्चयित्वा च पाण्डवान्

English

At the head stood Drona's son, at the neck all the uterine brothers, in the middle King Duryodhana surrounded by a great force.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृतवर्मा महेष्वास: सात्वतानां महारथ:

English

On the left foot, O king of kings, stood Kritavarman, with the Narayana forces and herdsmen, arrogant in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणा: क्षत्रिया वैश्या यस्य शिक्षामुपासते

English

On the right foot, O king, stood Gautama (Kripa) of true prowess, surrounded by Trigartas, mighty archers and southerners.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युवा रूपेण सम्पन्नो दर्शनीयो महायशा:

English

On the left hind foot stood Shalya with a great army arisen from the Madra country.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णके मारे जानेपर क्या कहा?

English

On the right, O great king, stood Sushena, true to his word, surrounded by thousands of chariots and hundreds of elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मद्रराजो महेष्वास: शल्य: समितिशोभन:

English

At the tail stood the two great-hearted royal brothers Chitrasena and Chitra with a great army.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमभाषत वीरौ5सौ मद्राणामधिपो बली

English

When Karna, the best of men, had advanced, O king of kings, the king of dharma, looking at Dhananjaya, said this:

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैकर्तन कर्णको मारा गया देखकर क्या बातें कर रहे थे?

English

"See, Partha, the great army of Dhritarashtra's son in the battle, arrayed by Karna, hero, guarded by heroic great chariot-warriors.

हिन्दी अर्थ

के वा मुखमनीकानामासन् संजय भागश:

English

This great host of Dhritarashtra's son has been stripped of its heroes; little remains, mighty-armed one, and I count it as straw.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनाओंके मुख (अग्रभाग) की रक्षा करते रहे?

English

Here only one mighty archer stands, the charioteer's son, who is unconquerable by gods, asuras, gandharvas, kinnaras and great serpents, and by the three worlds of moving and unmoving beings, best of chariot-warriors.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैकर्तनस्य सारथ्ये तन्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

Having slain him today, mighty-armed one, the victory will be yours, Phalguna, and the thorn of my twelve years will be pulled out. Knowing this, mighty-armed one, arrange the array as you wish."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया? यह मुझे बताओ

English

Hearing his brother's words, the white-horsed Pandava countered that army with the half-moon array.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाम॑ चक्र ररक्षुर्वा के वा वीरस्य पृष्ठत:

English

On the left stood Bhimasena, O king, and on the right the mighty archer Dhrishtadyumna of great strength.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यर्थ: कथं समभवत् तन्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

In the middle of the array was the Pandava himself with Krishna as charioteer; Nakula, Sahadeva and the king of dharma were behind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणौ हतीौ श्रुत्वा को न्यर्थों जीवितेन मे

English

The two Panchalas Yudhamanyu and Uttamaujas, guarding the wheels, did not leave Arjuna in battle, being protected by Kiritin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यह सुनकर मेरे जीवित रहनेका क्या प्रयोजन है?

English

The remaining brave kings stood in the array armoured, each according to feeling, zeal and strength, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य बाह्ोर्बलं तुल्यं कुज्जराणां शतं शतै:

English

Having thus arrayed that great formation, O Bharata, the Pandavas and your mighty archers set their minds on battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संग्रामे नरवीराणां तनन्‍्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

Seeing your army arrayed by the charioteer's son in the battle, your son with his kin thought the Pandavas slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा च द्विषतां हन्ता रणे शान्तस्तदुच्यताम्

English

Likewise Yudhishthira, seeing the Pandava army arrayed, thought Dhritarashtra's sons with Karna slain, O lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकार वह रणभूमिमें शान्त हो गया, वह सारा वृत्तान्त मुझे बताओ

English

Then conches, kettledrums, tabors, anakas and cow-horns suddenly sounded, and noises arose on all sides.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते कर्णपर्वणि धृतराष्ट्रप्रश्ने नवमो5ध्याय:

English

On both armies, O king, great sounds were played, and the lion-roar of heroes eager for victory arose.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृते च मोघसंकल्पे द्रोणपुत्रे महारथे

English

The neighing of horses, the trumpeting of elephants and the fierce rattle of chariot wheels arose, O lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यूह पार्थ: स्वकं सैन्यमतिष्ठद् भ्रातृभिर्वृत:

English

No one knew the grief for Drona, O best of the Bharatas, on seeing mighty-bowed Karna armoured at the front of the array.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विद्रुतं स्वबलं दृष्टवा पौरुषेण न्‍्यवारयत्

English

The two great armies, of great strength, with delighted men and elephants, stood eager to fight, O king, to strike each other at once.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युद्ध्वा च सुचिरं काल॑ पाण्डवै: सह भारत

English

There, intent and greatly enraged, standing facing one another, Karna and the Pandava shone in the midst of the armies, O king of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुरव: सुह्िितं मन्त्र मन्त्रयाउचक्रिरे मिथ:

English

The two armies, as if dancing, met each other; those eager to fight went out from their flanks and counter-flanks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वरासनेषूपविष्टा: सुखशय्यास्विवामरा:

English

Then the battle began of men, elephants, horses and chariot-warriors, O great king, each fiercely striking the other.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परंतु वे सभी हैवके अधीन हैं

English

slaughter of his own son Abhimanyu and bearing in mind the vow he had made. That lord of Earth, Srutayus, who always displayed a deep-rooted antipathy towards the Pandavas, hath been slain by Partha who reminded him of that antipathy before taking his life. Shalya's son of great prowess, O sire, Rukmaratha, hath, O king, been slain in battle by Sahadeva although the former happened to be the latter' s brother, having been the son of the latter' s maternal uncle. The old king Bhagiratha, and Vrihatkshatra the ruler of the Kaikeyas both endued with great prowess and might and energy, have been slain. Bhagadatta's son, O king who was possessed of great wisdom and great strength, hath been slain by Nakula who always careers in battle with the activity of the hawk. Thy grandsire Bahlika, possessed of great might and prowess, hath, with all his followers, been slain by Bhimasena. The mighty Jayatsena the son of Jarasandha, the prince of the Magadhas, O king, hath been slain in battle by the high-souled son of Subhadra. Thy son Durmukha, O king, as also thy other son Dussaha, that mighty car-warrior, both of whom were regarded as heroes, have been slain by Bhimasena with his mace. Durmarshana and Durvisaha and the mighty car-warrior Durjaya, having achieved the most difficult feats, have gone to Yama' s abode. The two brothers Kalinga and Vrishaka, who were invincible in battle, having achieved very difficult feats have gone to Yama's abode. Thy counsellor Vrishavarman of the Suta caste, endued with great energy, hath been despatched to Yama's abode by Bhimasena exerting himself with prowess. So also king Paurava who was endued with the might of 10,000 elephants, hath, with all his followers, been slain by Pandu's son Arjuna. The Vasatis, O king, numbering 2,000, effectual smiters of all, as also the Surasenas endued with prowess, have all been slain in battle. The Abhishahas, clad in mail, capable of smiting effectually, and fierce in battle, also the Sivis, those foremost of car-warriors, with the Kalingas, have all been slain. Those other heroes also, (the Narayana Gopas) who live and grew in Gokula, who were exceedingly wrathful in battle, and who never retreated from the field have been slain by Savyasaci. Many thousands of Srenis, as also the samsaptakas, approaching Arjuna, have all repaired to the abode of Yama. Thy two brothers-in-law, viz., the princes Vrishaka and Achala, who were endued with great prowess, have for thy sake been slain by Savyasaci. King Shalva of mighty arms and fierce deeds, who was a great bowman both in name and feats, hath been slain by Bhimasena. Oghavat, O king, and Vrishanta, fighting together in battle and exerting themselves with great vigour for the sake of their ally, have both repaired to Yama's abode. So also that foremost of car-warriors, viz., Kshemadhurti, O monarch, hath been slain in battle by Bhimasena with his mace. So also that great bowman, viz., the mighty king Jalasandha, after causing an immense carnage, hath been slain by Satyaki in battle. That prince of Rakshasas, viz., Alayudha, unto whose vehicle were yoked asses (of monstrous shape) hath been despatched to Yama's abode by Ghatotkaca exerting himself with great prowess. Radha' s son of the Suta caste, and those mighty car-warriors who were his brothers, and the Kaikeyas, the Malavas, the Madrakas the Dravidas of fierce prowess, the Yaudheyas, the Lalittyas, the Kshudrakas, the Usinaras, the Tundikeras, the Savitriputras, the Easterners, the Northerners, the Westerners, and the Southerners, O sire, have all been slain by Savyasaci. Large bands of foot- soldiers, myriads upon myriads of steeds, large number of car-warriors, and many huge elephants, have been slain. Many heroes also, with standards and weapons, and with armour and attire and ornaments, and endued with perseverance and possessed of high birth and good conduct, have been slain in battle by Partha who is never fatigued with exertion. Others, endued with immeasurable might, and desirous of slaying their foes, (have met with a similar fate). These and many other kings, numbering thousands, with their followers, have, O monarch, been slain in battle. That which thou askest me I am answering now. Even thus did the destruction take place when Arjuna and Kama fought. Even as Mahendra slew

हिन्दी अर्थ

रक्षितास्तात भीष्मेण दिवसानि दशैव तु

English

Then elephants, chariots, horses and foot-soldiers in the great battle engaged in a supreme combat that destroyed sin, O lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवस्थितं रणे दृष्टवा पाण्डवास्त्वां महारथा:

English

With heads of lion-like men, equal in beauty and fragrance to the full moon, sun and lotuses, lion-like men strewed the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब पाण्डवोंको पराजित हुआ ही समझो

English

With half-moon arrows, spears, razor-edged arrows, swords, pattishas and axes they cut off the heads of the fighters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाचयामास विप्राग्रयान् राधेय: परवीरहा

English

Long arms were severed by long arms; arms with fists cut off, still bearing weapons and armlets, fell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति तं॑ वन्दिनः प्राहुर्द्धिजाश्व पुरुषर्षभम्

English

Those quivering arms with bloody fingers shone on the earth like five-headed serpents struck down by Garuda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उद्यन्निव सदा भानुस्तमांस्युग्रैगभस्तिभि:

English

Heroes struck by their foes fell from horses, chariots and elephants, like the dwellers in heaven falling from celestial cars when their merit is exhausted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उलूका: सूर्यरश्मीनां ज्वलतामिव दर्शने

English

Struck down by maces, other heavy iron clubs, and pestles, hundreds of heroes fell in battle at the hands of stronger heroes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हारे छोड़े हुए बाणोंकी ओर श्रीकृष्णसहित समस्त पाण्डव नहीं देख सकते

English

Chariots were smashed by chariots, rutting elephants by rutting elephants, horsemen by horsemen in that dense crush.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न त्वेव कार्य नैराश्यमस्माभिवविंजयं प्रति

English

Chariots by better chariots and elephants, horsemen by foot-soldiers, foot-soldiers by horsemen, lay slain in the battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ते वयं प्रवरं नृणां सर्वैर्गुणगणैर्युतम्

English

Chariots, horses and infantry by elephants; elephants and infantry by chariots; chariots, infantry and elephants by horses; and horses, chariots and elephants by men,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण सेनापतिं कृत्वा प्रमथिष्यामहे रिपून्

English

made a great slaughter of chariots, horses, elephants and men, with hands, feet, weapons and chariots.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैवस्वत इवासहा: शक्तो जेतुं रणे रिपून्ू

English

While our army was being slain by heroes in that battle, the Parthas led by Vrikodara advanced against us.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आशां बहुमतीं चक्रे कर्ण प्रति स वै तदा

English

Dhrishtadyumna, Shikhandin, the sons of Draupadi, the Prabhadrakas, Satyaki and Chekitana, with Dravidian soldiers,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तामाशां हृदये कृत्वा समाश्च॒स्य च भारत

English

hired with great wealth, the Pandyas, Chodas and Keralas, broad-chested, long-armed, tall and handsome,

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रीतिसत्कारसंयुक्त तथ्यमात्महितं शुभम्

English

pressing, red-toothed, with the prowess of rutting elephants, in garments of various hues, dusted with scented powders,

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनो महाराज राधेयमिदमब्रवीत्

English

with swords bound on, nooses in hand, a match for elephants and counter-elephants, destined to die alike, O king, standing in their ranks against each other,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथापि त्वां महाबाहो प्रवक्ष्यामि हितं वच:

English

with quivers, bows in hand, long-haired, loving battle—Satyaki's foot-soldiers, the Andhras, of dreadful form and prowess.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनापतिर्भवानस्तु ताभ्यां द्रविणवत्तर:

English

Then others again, brave warriors, the Chedis, Panchalas, Kekayas, Karushas, Kosalas, Kashis and Magadhas, rushed forward.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवोंकी रक्षा की है

English

Their chariots, elephants, excellent horses and infantry, delighted, danced and laughed with sounds of many kinds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वयोक्ते पुरुषव्याघ्र द्रोणो हवासीत् पुर:सर:

English

Surrounded by the best of great ministers, Vrikodara came to the middle of that great army, mounted on an elephant, towards your force.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स चापि निहतो वृद्धो धृष्टद्युम्नेन सत्वरम्

English

That excellent elephant, extremely fierce and duly equipped, shone like the sun risen over the best house on the eastern mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बूढ़े आचार्य भी शीघ्र ही धृष्टद्युम्नके हाथसे मारे गये

English

Its excellent iron armour, adorned with the finest jewels, was of the brilliance of the autumn sky dotted with stars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी समरांगणमें तुम्हारे समान दूसरे किसी योद्धाको नहीं देखता

English

He, with javelin and spear in hand, with a beautiful diadem, richly adorned, moving about like the midday sun, burnt his foes with his splendour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्व मध्ये च पश्चाच्च तथैव विहितं हितम्

English

Seeing that elephant from afar, Kshemadhurti, seated on an elephant, challenging, rushed upon him with delight at one who was even more delighted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिषेचय सैनान्ये स्वयमात्मानमात्मना

English

A fierce battle took place between those two elephants, like that of two great mountains with trees, by chance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसलिये स्वयं ही अपने-आपको सेनापतिके पदपर अभिषिक्त कराओ

English

Their elephants locked together, the two heroes, piercing each other with javelins bright as sunbeams, roared.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा भवानिमां सेनां धार्तराष्ट्री बिभर्तु वै

English

Drawing back, the two elephants moved in circles, and the heroes, taking up their bows, struck each other.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम भी धृतराष्ट्रपुत्रोंकी सेनाको अपनी अध्यक्षतामें ले लो

English

With shouts and the slapping of arms and twanging of arrows on all sides, the two heroes delighted the men and uttered lion-roars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मात् त्वं पुरुषव्याप्र प्रकर्षतां महाचमूम्

English

The two skilful, mighty fighters, on elephants with raised trunks and banners fluttering in the wind, fought each other.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रविष्यन्ति सहामात्या: पञ्चाला: सूंजयाश्व ह

English

Cutting each other's bows, they roared at each other and rained darts and javelins like two clouds pouring water in the rains.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्त्रियोंसहित भाग जायँगे

English

Kshemadhurti then pierced Bhima in the chest with a javelin, with force, roaring, and with six others besides.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यपोहति तमस्तीव्रं तथा शत्रून् प्रतापय

English

Bhimasena, with javelins lodged in his body and his frame blazing with anger, shone like the sun with seven horses surrounded by clouds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकार तुम भी शत्रुओंको संतप्त एवं नष्ट करो”

English

Then Bhima, with effort, hurled at his foe a javelin of the colour of the sun, swift and straight.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हते भीष्मे च द्रोणे च कर्णो जेष्यति पाण्डवान्

English

Then the lord of the Kuluta, drawing his bow, cut the javelin with ten arrows and pierced the Pandava with a dart.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूतपुत्र न ते पार्थ: स्थित्वाग्रे संयुयुत्मति

English

Then the Pandava, taking up a bow that sounded like a great cloud, tormented the enemy's elephant with arrows, in a rage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जेष्यामि पाण्डवान् सर्वान् सपुत्रान् सजनार्दनान्

English

Tormented by the shower of arrows from Bhimasena in battle, that elephant, being restrained, could not stand, like a cloud scattered by the wind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवोंको, उनके पुत्रों और श्रीकृष्णके साथ ही परास्त कर दूँगा

English

The king of elephants of Bhimasena rushed at that elephant, like a cloud driven by a great wind rushing at another.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थिरो भव महाराज जितान् विद्धि च पाण्डवान्

English

Turning his elephant back with effort, Kshemadhurti pierced with arrows Bhimasena's charging elephant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्तस्थौ राजभि: सार्थ देवैरिव शतक्रतु:

English

Then the bull among men, with a well-loosed razor-arrow, cut his enemy's bow and tormented the hostile elephant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततो5भिषिषिचु: कर्ण विधिदृष्टेन कर्मणा

English

Then Kshemadhurti struck Bhima with a lance and killed his elephant with iron arrows in all its vital parts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शातकुम्भमयै: कुम्भैमहियैश्वाभिमन्त्रितै:

English

Leaping to the ground before his elephant fell, Bhimasena crushed the enemy's elephant with his mace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मणिमुक्तायुतैश्नान्यै: पुण्यगन्धैस्तथौषधै:

English

As Kshemadhurti ran from the crushed elephant towards him with a raised sword, Vrikodara struck him with his mace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शास्त्रदृष्टेन विधिना सम्भारैश्न सुसम्भूतै:

English

He fell dead with his sword, lifeless beside his elephant, like a lion struck by a thunderbolt beside a mountain shattered by it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुष्टवुस्तं महात्मानमभिषिक्त वरासने

English

Seeing the renowned king of the Kulutas slain, your army, distressed, fled, O best of the Bharatas.