Sauptika Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रादुरासीन्महान् शब्द: पक्षिणां पततामिव

English

like those of ravens and hawks, some had ears on their hands; some had a 1,000 eyes, some had very large stomachs, and some had no flesh, O Bharata! And some, O king, had no heads, and some, O Bharata, had faces like those of bears. The eyes of some were like fire, and some had fiery complexions. The hair on the heads and bodies of some were blazing and some had four arms, and some, O king, had faces like those of sheep and goats. The colour of some was like that of conchs, and some had faces that resembled conchs, and the ears of some were like conchs, some wore garlands made of conchs, and the voices of some resembled the blare of conchs. Some had matted locks on their heads, and some had five tufts of hair, and some had heads that were bald. Some had lean stomachs; some had four teeth, some had four tongues, some had ears straight as arrows and some had diadems on their brows. Some had strings of grass on their bodies, O monarch, and some had curly hair. Some had head-gears made of cloth, some had coronets, some had beautiful faces, and some were adorned with ornaments. Some had ornaments made of lotuses, and some were decked with flowers. They numbered in hundreds and

हिन्दी अर्थ

भ्रातृभ्यश्चैव सर्वेभ्य: स्वस्तीत्युक्त्वा परंतप: उत्ससर्ज शिवं ध्यायन्नस्त्रमस्त्रेण शाम्पताम्

English

[Vyasa said:] The best of speakers, with joined palms, said to those two sages then: "I used the weapon so that weapon might be quelled by weapon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने दिव्यास्त्रका उपसंहार आरम्भ किया

English

When this supreme weapon is withdrawn, the sinful Drona's son will surely burn us all entirely by the energy of his weapon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदस्त्रं सानुबन्धस्य मूर्थानं तस्य कृन्तति परमव्यसनार्तोडपि नार्जुनोस्त्रं व्यमुजचत

English

In this matter, what is beneficial to us and the worlds in every way, you two, like gods, ought to withdraw it."

हिन्दी अर्थ

से-बड़े संकटमें पड़नेपर भी कभी उस अस्त्रका प्रयोग नहीं करते थे

English

Having said this, Dhananjaya withdrew the weapon again; its withdrawal is hard in battle even for the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरुवर्ती च तेनास्त्रं संजहारार्जुन: पुन: इसलिये उन्होंने फिर उस अस्त्रको लौटा लिया

English

Once released in battle, none but the Pandava could withdraw that supreme weapon, not even Shatakratu in person.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न शशाक पुनर्घोरमस्त्रं संहर्तुमोजसा

English

For it is born of Brahma's energy; released by an unrefined one, it cannot be recalled except by one in the vow of celibacy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बलपूर्वक लौटा लेनेका प्रयत्न किया, किंतु वह उसमें सफल न हो सका मयैतदस्त्रमुत्सृष्ट भीमसेनभयान्मुने

English

One who has not practised celibacy and who, having released it, recalls it, has that weapon cut off the head of him and his kin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मिथ्याचारेण भगवन् भीमसेनेन संयुगे

English

Arjuna, a celibate and vow-keeper, who had gained that hard-to-gain weapon, though afflicted by the utmost calamity, did not release the weapon."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीमसेन महेष्वासं समनुद्रुत्य वेगिता: नाशवनुवन् वारयितुं समेत्यापि महारथा:

English

Some were armed with shataghnis, some with thunder, and some had mushalas in their hands. Some had bhushundis, some had nooses, and some had maces in their hands, O Bharata! On the backs of some were slung quivers containing excellent shafts, and all were fierce in battle. Some had standards with banners and bells, and some were armed with battle-axes. Some had large nooses in their uplifted arms, and some had clubs and bludgeons. Some had stout posts in their hands, some had scimitars, and some had snakes with erect heads for their diadems. Some had large snakes (wound round their upper arms) for angadas, and some had beautiful ornaments on their persons. Some were begrimed with dust, some smutted with mire, and all were attired in white robes and white garments. The limbs of some were blue, while others had limbs that were tawny. And some there were that were beardless. Those beings, called companions, possessed of golden complexions, and filled with joy, played upon drums and horns and cymbals and jharjharas and anakas and gomukhas. And some sang and some danced about uttering loud sounds, and some leapt forward and cut capers and jumped sideways. Endued with great fleetness, they ran about most fiercely, the hair on their heads waving in the air, like huge elephants infuriated with passion and frequently uttering loud roars. Terrible, and of frightful mien and armed with lances and battle-axes, they were attired in robes of diverse hues and decked with beautiful garlands and unguents. Adorned with angadas decked with gems, and with uplifted arms, they were endued with great courage. Capable of forcibly slaying all foes, they were irresistible in prowess. Drinkers of blood and fat and other animal matter, they subsisted on the flesh and entrails of animals. Some had their locks tied in tall tufts above their heads. Some had single tufts on their heads; some had rings on their ears; and some had stomachs resembling earthen vessels used for cooking. Some were of very short statures, and some were very high in stature. Some were tall and very fierce. Some had grim features, some had long lips, and the genital limbs of some were very long. Some had costly and diverse kinds of crowns upon their heads; and some had bald heads, and the heads of others were covered with matted locks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए थे। इसलिये वे तीनों महारथी उनसे मिलकर भी उन्हें रोक न सके

English

They were capable of bringing down the firmament with the sun, moon, and stars, on earth, and exterminating the four orders of created things. They know not what it is to fear, and are capable of enduring the frowns of Hara. They always act as they like, and are the lords of the lords of the three worlds. Always engaged in merry sports, they are thorough masters of speech and are perfectly free from pride. Having obtained the eight kinds of divine attributes, they are never elated with pride. The

हिन्दी अर्थ

ययौ भागीरथीतीरं हरिभिर्भुशवेगितैः स ददर्श महात्मानमुदकान्ते यशस्विनम्

English

Unable to withdraw the supreme weapon in battle, Drona's son, dejected, said to Dvaipayana, O king:

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ चैव क्रूरकर्माणं घृताक्तं कुशचीरिणम्

English

"It was said by me, afflicted by calamity and wishing to save my life: this weapon was released from fear of Bhimasena, sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तमभ्यधावत् कौन्तेय: प्रगृह् सशरं धनु: स दृष्टवा भीमधन्वानं प्रगृहीतशरासनम्

English

And unrighteousness was done by Bhimasena in the battle, who, wishing to slay Dhritarashtra's son, fought deceitfully, revered one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यथितात्माभवद् द्रौणि: प्राप्त चेदममन्यत

English

Therefore, Brahmana, this weapon was released by me, unrefined; I cannot withdraw it now.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अमृष्यमाणस्तान् शूरान् दिव्यायुधवरान् स्थितान् द्रौणे्बुदध्वा महाबाहुरर्जुनं प्रत्यभाषत

English

This divine weapon, hard to approach, was released by me, sage, having consecrated it with fire's energy with the words 'for the Pandavas to be no more.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हारे हृदयमें विद्यमान है, उसके प्रयोगका अब यह समय आ गया है

English

It is aimed at the end of the Pandavas, and today will deprive all the sons of Pandu of life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विसृजैतत् त्वमप्याजावस्त्रमस्त्रनिवारणम् करो। अभश्व॒त्थामाके अस्त्रका निवारण इसीके द्वारा हो सकता है'

English

This sin was done, Brahmana, by me with a mind seized by anger, releasing the weapon in battle wishing the slaying of the Parthas."

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाण हाथमें लेकर तुरंत ही रथसे नीचे उतर गये

English

[Vyasa said:] "Dear one, the learned Partha Dhananjaya knew the Brahmashira weapon, yet did not release it in anger or for slaying you in the fight.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रजज्वाल महार्चिष्मद् युगान्तानलसंनिभम्

English

Arjuna released it in battle to quell your weapon with weapon, and he withdrew it again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रजज्वाल महाज्वालं तेजोमण्डलसंवृतम् ज्वालाओंके साथ जलने लगा

English

Though he obtained the Brahma weapon by your father's instruction, the mighty-armed Dhananjaya did not waver from kshatriya dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महद् भयं च भूतानां सर्वेषां समजायत

English

Why do you wish to slay such a steadfast, good man, knower of all weapons, with his brothers and kin?

हिन्दी अर्थ

टूटकर गिरने लगीं और समस्त प्राणियोंपर महान् भय छा गया महर्षी सहितौ तत्र दर्शयामासतुस्तदा

English

Where the Brahmashira weapon is met by the supreme weapon, the rain-god does not rain on that kingdom for twelve years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महर्षियोंने एक साथ दर्शन दिया

English

For this reason the mighty-armed Pandava, though capable, does not strike down your weapon, wishing the welfare of his subjects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उभौ शमयितु वीरौ भारद्वाजधनंजयौ दीप्तयोरस्त्रयोर्म ध्ये स्थितौ परमतेजसौ

English

The Pandavas, you and the kingdom must always be protected by us; therefore withdraw this divine weapon, mighty-armed one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आस्तामृषिवरीौ तत्र ज्वलिताविव पावकौ

English

Let there be freedom from anger in you, and let the Parthas be free of harm; the royal sage Pandava does not wish to conquer by unrighteousness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समान वहाँ स्थित हो गये अस्त्रतेज: शमयितुं लोकानां हितकाम्यया

English

And give them the jewel that is on your head; taking it, the Pandavas will give you back your life."

हिन्दी अर्थ

करानेके लिये वहाँ आये थे

English

[Drona's son said:] "Of the jewels obtained by the Pandavas and the wealth obtained by the Kauravas, this jewel of mine is superior to them,

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमिदं साहसं वीरौ कृतवन्तौ महात्ययम् संजहार शरं दिव्यं त्वरमाणो धनंजय:

English

by wearing which there is no fear from weapons, disease or hunger, nor from gods, Danavas or serpents in any way,

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रमुक्तमस्त्रमस्त्रेण शाम्यतामिति वै मया पापकर्मा ध्रुवं द्रौणि: प्रधक्ष्यत्यस्त्रतेजसा

English

nor fear of hosts of Rakshasas or of thieves; of such power is this jewel; I may not give it up in any way.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवन्तौ देवसंकाशौ तथा सम्मन्तुमर्हत:

English

But what the revered one says I must do next: this jewel is here, and I am here; this reed will fall upon the wombs of the Pandavas, unfailing as it has been raised."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वथा हित हो, उसीके लिये आप हमें सलाह दें” संहारो दुष्करस्तस्य देवैरपि हि संयुगे

English

[Vyasa said:] "Do so, and let no other thought ever be yours; release this on the wombs of the Pandavas and desist."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अशक्तः पाण्डवादन्य: साक्षादपि शतक्रतु:

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Then, greatly distressed, Ashvatthaman, hearing Dvaipayana's words, released that supreme weapon on the wombs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लेकर महान् अधर्म किया था तस्य भूयोडद्य संहारं कर्तु नाहमिहोत्सहे

English

divine Hara is always filled with wonder at their feats. They are devout worshippers of Mahadeva. Adored by them in thought, word, and deed, the great god protects those worshippers of his, looking upon them, in thought, word, and deed as children of his own loins. Filled with rage, they always drink the blood and fat of all haters of Brahma. They always drink also the soma juice endued with four kinds of taste. Having adored the trident-bearing god with Medic recitations, with brahmacarya, with austerities, and with self-restraint, they have obtained the companionship of Bhava. The divine Maheshvara, that lord of the past, the present, and the future as also Parvati, eat with those diverse tribes of mighty beings that partake of their own nature.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च शक्तो5स्मि भगवन् संहर्तु पुनरुद्यतम्

English

Seeing the daughter of Virata, the daughter-in-law of the wielder of Gandiva, who had gone to Upaplavya, a Brahmana who kept a vow said earlier:

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रीणि वर्षमहस्राणि चरिष्यसि महीमिमाम् निर्जनानसहायस्त्वं देशान् प्रविचरिष्यसि

English

"When the Kurus are exhausted, your son will be born; for this reason he, while in the womb, will be called Parikshit."

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रौपदीमभ्यधावन्त प्रायोपेतां मनस्विनीम् अभ्ययु: सहदाशार्हा: शिबिरं पुनरेव हि

English

The word of that good man will surely come true: a son named Parikshit will be born, continuing their line again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददृशुद्रौपदीं कृष्णामार्तामार्ततरा: स्वयम्

English

Thus Govinda, best of the Satvatas, spoke, and Drona's son, greatly enraged, then replied:

हिन्दी अर्थ

परिवार्य व्यतिष्ठन्त पाण्डवा: सहकेशवा: चारों ओरसे घेरकर बैठ गये

English

"It is not as you say through partiality, Keshava, lotus-eyed; my word will not be otherwise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रददौ त॑ मर्णिं दिव्यं वचन चेदमब्रवीत्

English

This weapon raised by me will fall on the womb of the daughter of Virata, whom you wish to protect."

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रधर्मानुरूपाणि तानि संस्मर्तुमहसि जित्वा मुक्तो द्रोणपुत्रो ब्राह्मण्याद गौरवेण च

English

[Vasudeva said:] "The fall of the supreme weapon will be unfailing, but that embryo, born dead, will gain long life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वियोजितश्व मणिना भ्रृेशितश्नायुधं भुवि

English

But all the wise know you as a coward, a sinner, repeatedly a doer of sin, killer of children.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुनः इसे लौटा लेनेकी शक्ति मुझमें नहीं है

English

Causing the universe to resound with the peal of diverse kinds of instruments, with noise of laughter, with loud sounds and shrieks and leonine roar, they approached Ashvatthama. Uttering the praises of Mahadeva and spreading an effulgent light all around, desirous of enhancing the honour of Ashvatthama and the glory of the high-souled Hara, and wishing to ascertain the extent of Ashvatthama' s energy, and desirous also of beholding the slaughter during the hour of sleep, armed with terrible and fierce bludgeons and fiery wheels and battle-axes, that crowd of strange beings, endued with terrible forms, came from every side. They were capable of inspiring the three worlds with dread at their sight. The mighty Ashvatthama, however, beholding them, felt no fear. Drona's son, armed with bow, and with fingers cased in fences made of iguana skins, himself offered up his own self as a victim unto Mahadeva. Bows were the fuel, and sharp shafts were the ladles, and his own soul possessed of great might was the libation, O Bharata, in that act of sacrifice. The valiant and wrathful son of Drona then, with propitiating mantras, offered up his own soul as the victim. Having with fierce rites adored Rudra of fierce deeds, Ashvatthama with joined hands, said these words unto that high-souled god.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपाण्डवायेति मुने वलह्वितेजोनुमन्त्रय वै उद्देश्यसे छोड़ा था कि पाण्डवोंका नामो-निशान मिट जाय

English

Ashvatthama said, "Sprung from Angirasa's line, I am about to pour my soul, O god, as a libation on this fire! Accept, O lord, this victim! In this hour of distress, O Soul of the universe, I offer up my own self as the sacrificial victim, from devotion to thee and with heart concentrated in meditation! All creatures are in thee and thou art in all creatures ! Assemblage of all high attributes occur in thee ! O lord, O thou art the refuge of all creatures. I wait as a libation for thee, since I am unable to vanquish my foes. Accept me, O god." Having said these words, Drona's son, ascending that sacrificial altar on which a fire blazed brightly, offered himself up as the victim and entered that blazing fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अद्य पाण्डुसुतान् सर्वान् जीविताद् भ्रंशयिष्यति

English

Beholding him stand immovable and with uplifted hands and as an offering up to himself, the divine Mahadeva appeared in person and smilingly said, "With truth, purity, sincerity, resignation, ascetic austerities, vows, forgiveness, devotion, patience, thought, and word, I have been duly adored by Krishna of pure deeds. For this there is none dearer to me than Krishna. For honouring him and at his word I have protected the Pancalas and displayed diverse kinds of illusion. By protecting the Pancalas I have honoured him. They have, however, been afflicted by time. The period of their lives hath run out."

हिन्दी अर्थ

वधमाशास्य पार्थानां मयास्त्रं सृजता रणे उन्होंने रोषमें भरकर युद्धमें तुम्हें मारनेके लिये उसे नहीं छोड़ा है

English

Having said these words unto the high-souled Ashvatthama, the divine Mahadeva entered Ashvatthama' s body after giving him an excellent and polished sword. Filled by that divine being, Drona's son blazed up with energy. In consequence of that energy derived from godhead, he became all- powerful in battle. Many invisible beings and rakshasas proceeded along his right and his left as he set out, like the lord Mahadeva himself, for entering the camp of his foes."

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रधर्मान्महाबाहुर्नाकम्पत धनंजय:

English

Knowing the supreme weapons, established in the vow of kshatriya dharma, the righteous one will rule the earth for sixty years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सभ्रातृबन्धो: कस्मात् त्वं वधमस्य चिकीर्षसि बन्धुओंसहित इनका वध करनेकी इच्छा क्‍यों रखते हो?

English

Hereafter, the mighty-armed king of the Kurus, a king named Parikshit, will be born, ill-minded one, before your eyes; behold the power of my austerity and of truth, vilest of men."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मात् संहर दिव्यं त्वमस्त्रमेतन्महाभुज

English

[Vyasa said:] "Because you have done this dreadful deed to us, disregarding us, and because such is your conduct for a Brahmana though good,

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हधर्मेण राजर्षि: पाण्डवो जेतुमिच्छति एतदादाय ते प्राणान् प्रतिदास्यन्ति पाण्डवा:

English

therefore what the son of Devaki has said, supreme words, will surely befall you, petty-deeded one; go away from here."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवाप्तमिह तेभ्यो5यं मणिर्मम विशिष्यते

English

[Ashvatthaman said:] "I shall stay among men with you, Brahmana; let the revered one and this best of men be truthful."

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवंवीर्यों मणिरयं न मे त्याज्य: कथंचन अयं मणिरयं चाहमीषिका तु पतिष्यति

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Giving his jewel to the great-souled Pandavas, Drona's son, dejected, went to the forest in the sight of them all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च वाक्‍्यं भगवतो न करिष्ये महामुने कदापि उल्लंघन नहीं करूँगा

English

And the Pandavas, their foes slain, putting Govinda, Krishna Dvaipayana and the great sage Narada before them,

हिन्दी अर्थ

गर्भेषु पाण्डवेयानां विसृज्यैतदुपारम

English

took the jewel born with Drona's son and hastened to Draupadi, who was fasting to death, the high-minded.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न लाना। इस अस्त्रको पाण्डवोंके गर्भोपर ही छोड़कर शान्त हो जाओ द्वैधायनवच: श्रुत्वा गर्भेषु प्रमुमोच ह

English

Then those tigers among men, with fine horses swift as the wind, with Dasharha returned again to the camp.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवेयगर्भप्रवेशने पजचदशो ध्याय:

English

Descending hastily from their chariots, the great chariot-warriors saw Draupadi Krishna in distress, themselves in greater distress.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हृष्यमाण इदं वाक्य द्रौणिं प्रत्यब्रवीत्तदा उपप्लव्यगतां दृष्टवा व्रतवान् ब्राह्मणो5ब्रवीत्

English

Approaching her, joyless, afflicted with grief and sorrow, the Pandavas with Keshava stood surrounding her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसीलिये उस गर्भस्थ शिशुका नाम परीक्षित् होगा”

English

Then, permitted by the king, mighty Bhimasena gave the divine jewel and said these words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

परिक्षिद् भविता होषां पुनर्वशकर: सुत: पाण्डववंशका प्रवर्तक होगा?”

English

"This is your jewel, auspicious one; the slayer of your sons is conquered; rise, cast off grief and remember kshatriya dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रौणि: परमसंरब्ध: प्रत्युवाचेदमुत्तरम्

English

Remember, timid one, the words you spoke, dark-eyed, to Vasudeva, slayer of Madhu, when he went to make peace:

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो, वह कभी हो नहीं सकती। मेरा वचन झूठा नहीं होगा विराटदुहितु: कृष्ण यं त्वं रक्षितुमिच्छसि

English

'I have no husbands, no sons, no brothers, and you, Govinda, have none, if the king desires peace.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

स तु गर्भो मृतो जातो दीर्घमायुरवाप्स्यति

English

You spoke dreadful words to the best of men, befitting kshatriya dharma; you ought to remember them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूयशोणितगन्धी च दुर्गकान्तारसंश्रय:

English

Duryodhana the sinner, obstructor of the kingdom, is slain, and Duhshasana's blood was drunk by me as he writhed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोगोंसे पीड़ित होकर इधर-उधर भटकेगा वय:ः प्राप्य परिक्षित् तु वेदब्रतमवाप्य च

English

We are quit of our debt of enmity, and no one need speak of it; Drona's son was conquered and released, out of respect for his Brahmanhood.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदित्वा परमास्त्राणि क्षत्रधर्मव्रते स्थित:

English

His fame has been brought down, lady, and his body only is left; he has been parted from the jewel and has laid his weapon on the ground."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पृथ्वीका पालन करेगा पश्य मे तपसो वीर्य सत्यस्य च नराधम

English

[Draupadi said:] "I have become quit of the debt entirely; my teacher's son is my teacher; let the king wear this jewel on his head, Bharata."

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणस्य सतश्वैव यस्मात् ते वृत्तमीदूशम्

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Taking it, the king then placed it on his head, saying "It is the teacher's leavings," also by Draupadi's word.

हिन्दी अर्थ

असंशयं ते तद् भावि क्षत्रधर्मस्त्वया55श्रित: जगाम विमनास्तेषां सर्वेषां पश्यतां वनम्

English

Then, bearing the excellent divine jewel on his head, the lord, the great king, shone like a mountain with the moon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णद्वैपायनं चैव नारदं च महामुनिम्

English

Then Krishna, high-minded, afflicted with grief for her sons, rose up, and the king of dharma questioned mighty-armed Krishna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिरस्यथेतं मर्णिं राजा प्रतिबध्नातु भारत मस्तकपर धारण करें

English

Dhritarashtra said, "While Drona' s son, that mighty car-warrior, thus proceeded towards the hostile camp, did Kripa and Bhoja stop from fear? I hope those two car-warriors checked by vulgar guards, did not fly away secretly, thinking their opponents irresistible? Or, have they, after grinding the camp, the Somakas, and the Pandavas, followed, while still engaged in battle, the highly glorious path in which Duryodhana has gone? Are those heroes, slain by the Pancalas, sleeping on the bare Earth? Did they achieve any feat? Tell me all this, O Sanjaya!"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगाम शरण द्रौणिरेकस्तेनावधीद् बहूनू

English

"How, Krishna, were all my sons, great chariot-warriors, slain by the sinful, petty Drona's son of impure deeds?

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारा उन्होंने इस चार प्रकारके समस्त प्राणिसमुदायका विस्तार किया

English

And the sons of Drupada, skilled in weapons, valiant, fighting hundreds of thousands, were felled by Drona's son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बिभक्षयिषवो राजन् सहसा प्राद्रवंस्तदा इच्छासे सहसा उनके पास दौड़ी गयी

English

He to whom the great archer Drona did not show his back in battle, the best of chariot-warriors Dhrishtadyumna—how did he slay him?

हिन्दी अर्थ

आभ्यो मां भगवांस्त्रातु वृत्तिरासां विधीयताम्

English

What deed of such sort did the teacher's son do, bull among men, that alone he slew the whole of our camp?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जज़मानि च भूतानि दुर्बलानि बलीयसाम् ततो ववृधिरे राजन् प्रीतिमत्य: स्वयोनिषु

English

[Vasudeva said:] "Surely Drona's son took refuge alone with the imperishable lord of the lords of gods, and so he slew many.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योनियोंमें प्रसन्नतापूर्वक रहती हुई उत्तरोत्तर बढ़ने लगी

English

For Mahadeva, when pleased, would give even immortality, and Girisha would give the strength by which one could strike down even Indra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तमुवाचाव्ययो ब्रह्मा वचोभि: शमयन्निव ब्रह्माने अपने वचनोंद्वारा उन्हें शान्त करते हुए-से कहा--

English

I know Mahadeva in truth, bull of the Bharatas, and his many ancient deeds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमर्थ चेदमुत्पाद्य लिज्ढ भूमौ प्रवेशितम्

English

He is the beginning, the middle and the end of beings, Bharata; this whole world moves by his action.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरोरुच्छिष्टमित्येव द्रौपद्या वचनादपि

English

Sanjaya said, "When the high-souled son of Drona proceeded towards the camp, Kripa and Kritavarma waited at the gate. Beholding them ready to exert themselves, Ashvatthama became filled with joy, and addressing them whisperingly, O king, said, "If you two exert, you are competent to exterminate all the kshatriyas! What need I say, therefore, of this remnant of the (Pandava) army, particularly when it is buried in sleep? I shall enter the camp and career like Yama. I am sure that you two will act in such way that no man may escape you with life."

हिन्दी अर्थ

धारण कर लिया। उन्होंने उस मणिको गुरुका प्रसाद ही समझा शुशुभे स तदा राजा सचन्द्र इव पर्वत:

English

Having said these words, the son of Drona entered the vast camp of the Parthas; casting off all fear, he penetrated into it by a spot where there was no door. The mighty-armed hero, having entered the camp, proceeded, guided by signs, very softly, towards the quarters of Dhrishtadyumna. The Pancalas, having achieved great feats, had been much tired in battle. They were sleeping in confidence, assembled together, and by the side of one another. Entering into Dhrishtadyumna' s chamber, O Bharata, Drona' s son beheld the prince of the Pancalas sleeping before him on his bed. He lay on a beautiful sheet of silk upon a costly and excellent bed. Excellent wreaths of flowers were strewn upon that bed and it was perfumed with powdered dhupa. Ashvatthama, O king, awoke with a kick the high-souled prince sleeping trustfully and fearlessly on his bed. Feeling that kick, the prince, irresistible in battle and of immeasurable soul, awaked from sleep and recognised Drona' s son standing before him. As he was rising from his bed, the mighty Ashvatthama seized him by the hair of his head and began to press him down on the earth with his hands. Thus pressed by Ashvatthama with great strength, the prince, from fear as also from sleepiness, was not able to put forth his strength at that time. Striking him with his foot, O king, on both his throat and breast while his victim writhed and roared, Drona' s son endeavoured to kill him as if he were an animal. The Pancala prince tore Ashvatthama with his nails and at last softly said, "O preceptor's son, slay me with a weapon, do not tarry! O best of men, let me, through thy act, repair to the regions of the righteous ! "

हिन्दी अर्थ

चन्द्रोदयकी शोभासे युक्त उदयाचलके समान सुशोभित हुए

English

Having said this much, that slayer of foes, the son of the Pancala king, assailed with strength by that mighty hero, became silent. Hearing those indistinct sounds of his, Drona' s son said, "O wretch of thy race, there is no region for those that slay their preceptors. For this, O thou of wicked understanding, thou deservest not to be slain with any weapon!" While saying so, Ashvatthama, filled with rage, began to strike the vital parts of his victim with violent kicks of his heels, and slew his foe like a lion slaying an

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णं चापि महाबाहु: परिपप्रच्छ धर्मराट् धर्मराजने भगवान् श्रीकृष्णसे एक बात पूछी

English

Seeing Girisha broken in the water, he said to his father: 'If I have no elder than you, then I shall protect the creatures.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

शोचन् युधिष्ठिरो राजा दाशाहमिदमब्रवीत्

English

His father said to him: 'There is no man elder than you; this Sthanu lies sunk in the water; do your work confidently.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरने दशा्ईनन्दन भगवान् श्रीकृष्णसे इस प्रकार कहा-- द्रौणिना निहता: सर्वे मम पुत्रा महारथा:

English

He created the seven beings and the Prajapatis beginning with Daksha, by whom he made this whole fourfold host of beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वध कैसे कर डाला?

English

Those created beings, hungry, all, as soon as created, wishing to devour the Prajapati, suddenly ran at him, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रुपदस्यात्मजाश्वैव द्रोणपुत्रेण पातिता: करनेमें समर्थ थे तो भी द्रोणपुत्रने उन्हें मार गिराया, यह कितने आश्वर्यकी बात है?

English

Being devoured, seeking protection, he ran to the Grandsire: 'May the revered one protect me from these; let their livelihood be ordained.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

निजपघ्ने रथिनां श्रेष्ठ धृष्टद्ुम्न॑ं कथं नु सः

English

Then he gave them food: herbs, plants, and moving beings, the weak for the strong.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धष्टद्युम्नको अश्वत्थामाने कैसे मार डाला? यदेक: समरे सर्वानिवधीजन्नो गुरो: सुत:

English

Those creatures, their food provided, went away contented as they had come, and then grew, O king, delighted, in their own wombs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वीर्य च गिरिशो दद्याद् येनेन्द्रमपि शातयेत् यानि चास्य पुराणानि कर्माणि विविधानि च

English

When the host of beings had grown, and the teacher of the world was pleased, the eldest rose from the water and saw these creatures.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्म हैं, उनसे भी मैं पूर्ण परिचित हूँ

English

Seeing the creatures of many forms, grown by their own energy, the revered Rudra grew angry and tore off his own organ.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पितामहोडब्रवीच्चैनं भूतानि सृज मा चिरम् दीर्घकालं तपस्तेपे मग्नो5म्भसि महातपा:

English

Cast down, it stood upright on the earth; the imperishable Brahma said to him with words that seemed to soothe:

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो गये और महान् तपका आश्रय ले दीर्घकालतक तपस्या करते रहे

English

'What have you done, Sharva, staying so long in the water? Why have you torn out your organ and thrown it on the earth?'

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्रष्टारं सर्वभूतानां ससर्ज मनसा परम् यदि मे नाग्रजोस्त्यन्यस्तत:ः स्रक्ष्याम्यहं प्रजा:

English

Then he, filled with rage, said to the teacher of the world: 'These creatures were created by another; what shall I do with this?

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहा--'यदि दूसरा कोई मुझसे ज्येष्ठ न हो तो मैं प्रजाकी सृष्टि करूँगा”

English

Food obtained by austerity for the creatures, grandsire, the herbs, will go on returning as the creatures go on forever.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थाणुरेष जले मग्नो विस्रब्ध: कुरु वैकृतम् यैरिमं व्यकरोत् सर्व भूतग्रामं चतुर्विधम्

English

Having said this, enraged, Bhava went dejected to the foot of the Munjavat mountain to practise austerity, the great ascetic.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लिंगको उत्पन्न करके किसलिये पृथ्वीपर डाल दिया है?” प्रजा: सृष्टा: परेणेमा: कि करिष्याम्यनेन वै

English

infuriated elephant. At the cries of that hero while he was being slain, his wives and guards that were in his tent all awake, O king! Beholding somebody crushing the prince with superhuman force, they regarded the assailant to be some preternatural being and, therefore, uttered no cries from fear. Having despatched him to Yama's abode by such means, Ashvatthama of great energy went out and getting upon his beautiful car stayed on it. Indeed, coming out of Dhrishtadyumna's abode, O king, Ashvatthama caused all the points of the compass to resound with his roars, and then proceeded on his car to other parts of the camp for slaying his foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तिमिरेणाकुलं सर्वमाकाशं चाभवद् वृतम्

English

Then, undisturbed, they arranged places fit for sacrifice, the gods who were entitled to shares, and the sacrificial materials.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कोटिका सहारा ले उन सबको रोक दिया

English

Not knowing Rudra truly, those gods did not appoint a share for the god Sthanu, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथ तत् सहसा राज॑श्कछिन्नज्यं व्यस्फुरद् धनु: राजन! सहसा प्रत्यंचा कट जानेपर वह धनुष उछलकर गिर पड़ा

English

When his share was not appointed, the hide-clad one, seeking his share by force at the sacrifice, first created a bow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समय भगवान् शिवने उन सबपर कृपा की

English

The sacrifice of the world, the sacrifice of action, the household sacrifice eternal, the sacrifice made of the five elements, and the fifth, the sacrifice of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स जल पावको भूत्वा शोषयत्यनिशं प्रभो प्रादात् पूृष्णश्व॒ दशनान् पुनर्यज्ञांश्व पाण्डव

English

The matted-haired one, wishing for sacrifice, fashioned the bow with the world-sacrifice; the bow that was created measured five cubits.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वाणि च हवींष्यस्य देवा भागमकल्पयन्

English

The vashatkara was its string, Bharata, and four limbs of the sacrifice were in its construction.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महादेवजीके लिये भाग नियत किया प्रसन्ने च पुनः सुस्थं प्रसन्नो5स्य च वीर्यवान्

English

Then the angered Mahadeva, taking that bow, came to the place where the gods were sacrificing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्ये च बहव: शूरा: पाउ्चालस्यथ पदानुगा:

English

Seeing that unfallen celibate with bow in hand, the goddess Earth was troubled and the mountains shook.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दूसरेने कर डाली; फिर इस लिंगको रखकर मैं क्या करूँगा

English

After Drona's son, that mighty car-warrior, had gone away, the women and all the guards set up a loud wail of woe. Seeing their king slain, all the wives of Dhrishtadyumna, filled with great sorrow, cried. At that wail of theirs many mighty kshatriyas, awaking, put on their armour and came there for enquiring after the cause of those cries. Those ladies, terrified at the sight of Ashvatthama, in piteous tones asked the men to pursue him without delay. They said, "Whether he is a rakshasa or a human being, we know not what he is! Having slain the Pancala king, he stayeth there!" At these words, those foremost of warriors suddenly surrounded Drona' s son. The latter slew them all by means of the rudrastra. Having slain Dhrishtadyumna and all those followers of his, he beheld Uttamauja sleeping on his bed. Attacking him with his foot on the throat and chest, Drona' s son slew that great hero also while the latter writhed in agony. Yudhamanyu, coming up and believing his comrade to have been slain by a rakshasa, speedily struck Drona's son in the chest with a mace. Rushing towards him, Ashvatthama seized him and brought him down to the ground and slew him like an animal while the latter uttered loud shrieks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ओषध्य: परिवर्तेरन् यथैवं सततं प्रजा: गिरे्मुज्जवत: पादं तपस्तप्तुं महातपा:

English

Having slain Yudhamanyu thus, that hero proceeded against the other car-warriors of the king, who were all asleep. He slew all those trembling and shrieking warriors like animals in a sacrifice. Taking up his sword then, he slew many others. Proceeding along the diverse paths of the camp, one after another, Ashvatthama, accomplished in the use of the sword, beheld diverse gulmas and slew in a trice the unarmed and tired warriors sleeping within them. With that excellent sword he cut off combatants and steeds and elephants. Covered all over with blood, he seemed then to be Death himself commissioned by time. Causing his foes to tremble by the repeated blows of his sword that were of three kinds, Ashvatthama became bathed in blood. Covered as he was with blood, and wielding as he did a blazing sword, his form, as he careered in battle, became exceedingly terrible and superhuman. Those who awaked from sleep, O Kaurava, became stupefied with the loud noise (they heard around). Beholding Drona's son, they looked at each other's faces and trembled (with fear). Those kshatriyas, beholding the form of that crusher of foes, believed him to be a rakshasa and closed their eyes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भागा देवताश्रैव यज्ञियं द्रव्यमेव च

English

Of terrible form, he careered in the camp like Yama himself, and at last saw the sons of Draupadi and the remnant of the Somakas. Alarmed by the noise, and learning that Dhrishtadyumna had been slain, those mighty car-warriors, the sons of Draupadi, armed with bows, fearlessly poured their shafts on Drona's son. Awakened by their noise, the Prabhadrakas with Shikhandi at their head, began to grind the son of Drona with their arrows. Drona's son, beholding them shower their arrows on him, uttered a loud roar and became desirous of slaying those mighty car-warriors. Recollecting the death of his sire, Ashvatthama became filled with rage. Alighting from the terrace of his car, he rushed furiously (against his enemies). Taking up his bright shield with a 1,000 moons and his massive and celestial sword decked with gold, the mighty Ashvatthama rushed against the sons of Draupadi and began to lay about him with

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाकल्पयन्त देवस्य स्थाणोर्भागं नराधिप 'स्थाणु' नामधारी भगवान् शिवके भागकी कल्पना नहीं की

English

Then he pierced the sacrifice in the heart with a terrible arrow; the sacrifice fled, becoming a deer, with the fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः साधनमन्विच्छन् धनुरादौ ससर्ज ह

English

In that same form it reached heaven and shone, pursued by Rudra, Yudhishthira, in the sky.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पञ्चभूतनृयज्ञश्व जज्ञे सर्वमिदं जगत् यज्ञ हैं। इन्हींसे यह सम्पूर्ण जगत् उत्पन्न होता है

English

When the sacrifice had fled, no consciousness came to the gods; the gods lost their senses and nothing was known.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनु: सृष्टमभूत् तस्य पञ्चकिष्कुप्रमाणत:

English

Tryambaka, enraged, broke with the tip of his bow the arms of Savitri, the eyes of Bhaga and the teeth of Pushan.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनुषका निर्माण किया। उनका वह धनुष पाँच हाथ लंबा बनाया गया था यज्ञाज़नि च चत्वारि तस्य संनहने5भवन्

English

Then the gods and all the limbs of the sacrifice fled in every direction; some reeled there as though lifeless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और जप उन भगवान् शिवके लिये कवच हो गये

English

Having scattered them all, the blue-throated one laughed and, planting the tip of his bow, stopped the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आजगामाथ तत्रैव यत्र देवा: समीजिरे विव्यथे पृथिवी देवी पर्वताश्न चकम्पिरे

English

Then the gods spoke; the string of his bow was cut, and that bow, with its string cut, suddenly, O king, quivered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आकाश अन्धकारसे व्याप्त हो रहा था न प्रत्यभाच्च यज्ञ: स देवतास्त्रेसिरे तथा

English

Then the gods, the bow unstrung, went to the best of gods for refuge, with the sacrifice, and the lord showed grace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपक्रान्तस्ततो यज्ञो मृगो भूत्वा सपावक:

English

Then, pleased, the revered one cast his anger into the water; becoming fire, it dries up the water ever, lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्निसहित यज्ञ मृगका रूप धारण करके वहाँसे भाग निकला अन्वीयमानो रुद्रेण युधिष्ठिर नभस्तले

English

He gave back the eyes of Bhaga, the arms of Savitri, the teeth of Pushan and the sacrifice, Pandava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नष्टसंज्ञेषु देवेषु न प्राज़्ायत किंचन

English

Then all this was well again, and the gods assigned him a share of all the oblations.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवताओंको कुछ भी प्रतीत नहीं होता था पृष्णश्न दशनान् क्रुद्धों धनुष्कोट्या व्यशातयत्

English

When he was angry, the whole world was ill at ease, lord; when he was pleased again it was well; that valiant one is pleased with him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

केचित् तत्रैव घूर्णन्तो गतासव इवाभवन्

English

Then, all your sons, great chariot-warriors, were slain, and many other heroes and the Panchalas with their followers."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चक्कर काटते हुए प्राणहीन-से हो गये अवष्ट भ्य धनुष्कोटिं रुरोध विबुधांस्ततः

English

"You should not take it to heart; it was not done by Drona's son; it was the grace of Mahadeva. Do the next thing that must be done."