Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदुरो धृतराष्ट्रश्न सर्वाश्ष भरतस्त्रिय:

English

(Rajadharmanusasana Parva)

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रधर्मरतश्चापि कच्चिन्मोदसि पाण्डव

English

There those great-souled sons of the Kuru line stayed outside the city for a month, to complete their purification.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अजानता मया क्षात्रा राज्यलुब्धेन घातित:

English

The great-souled siddhas and best of Brahmana sages came to the righteous king Yudhishthira, who had offered the water oblation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवमुक्‍्त्वा किल पृथा विसृज्योपययौ गृहान्

English

Dvaipayana, Narada, Devala, the great sage Devasthana, Kanva, and their excellent disciples,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सादृश्यहेतुमन्विच्छन् पृथायास्तस्य चैव ह

English

Other twice-born, learned in the Veda and of trained intellect, householders and snatakas, all saw the best of the Kurus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथं नु तस्य संग्रामे पृथिवी चक्रमग्रसत्

English

Approaching, the great sages, duly honoured, sat on costly seats.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथयामास तत् सर्व यथा शप्त: स सूतज:

English

Then, receiving the honour fitting that time, they duly sat around Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वास्तवमें कर्ण और अर्जुनके लिये युद्धमें कुछ भी असाध्य नहीं हो सकता था

English

On the holy bank of Bhagirathi, hundreds of thousands of Brahmanas consoled the king, whose mind was distraught with grief.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तन्निबोध महाबाहो यथा वृत्तमिदं पुरा

English

Narada, in due time, after reflecting with the sages, said to the righteous Yudhishthira words suited to the time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रियाँ--इन सबने गंगाजीमें अपने समस्त सुहृदोंके लिये जलांजलियाँ प्रदान की

English

goddess Saraswati, must the word Jaya be uttered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शौचं निवर्तयिष्यन्तो मासमात्र बहिः पुरात्

English

" Vaisampayana said, 'Having offered oblations, of water unto all their friends and kinsmen, the sons of Pandu, and Vidura, and Dhritarashtra, and all the Bharata ladies, continued to dwell there (on the banks of the sacred stream). The high-souled sons of Pandu desired to pass the period of mourning, l which extended for a month, outside the Kuru city. After king Yudhishthira the just had performed the water- rites, many high-souled sages crowned with ascetic success and many foremost of regenerate Rishis came there to see the monarch. Among them were the Island-born (Vyasa), and Narada, and the great Rishi Devala, and Devasthana, and Kanwa. They were all accompanied by best of their pupils. Many other members of the regenerate order, possessed of wisdom and accomplished in the Vedas, leading lives of domesticity or belonging to the Snataka class, came to behold the Kuru king. Those high-souled ones, as they came, were duly worshipped by Yudhishthira. The great Rishis then took their seats on costly carpets. Accepting the worship suited to that period (of mourning and impurity) that was offered them, they sat in due order around the king. Thousands of Brahmanas offered consolation and comfort to that king of kings residing on the sacred banks of the Bhagirathi with heart exceedingly agitated by grief. Then Narada, after having accosted the Rishis with the Island-born for their first, in due time, addressed Yudhishthira, the son of Dharma, saying, Through the might of thy arms and the grace of Madhava, the whole Earth, O Yudhishthira, hath been righteously won by thee. By good luck, thou hast escaped with life from this dreadful battle. Observant as thou art o f the duties of a Kshatriya, dost thou not rejoice, O son of Pandu? Having slain all thy foes, shalt thou not gratify thy friends, O king? Having obtained this prosperity, I hope, grief doth not afflict thee still.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

वहीं (गंगातटपर) नगरसे बाहर टिके रहे

English

"Yudhishthira said, 'Indeed the whole Earth hath been subjugated by me through my reliance on the might of Krishna's arms, through the grace of the Brahmanas, and through the strength of Bhima and Arjuna. This heavy grief, however, is always sitting in my heart, viz., that through covetousness

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिजममुर्महात्मान: सिद्धा ब्रह्मर्षिसत्तमा:

English

[Yudhishthira said:] "By the strength of your arm, Krishna, this whole earth has been conquered, by the grace of Brahmanas and the might of Bhima and Arjuna."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गृहस्था: सनातका: सन्‍्तो ददृश: कुरुसत्तमम्

English

"But this great sorrow ever dwells in my heart, having caused this great destruction of kinsmen, brought about by greed."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी वहाँ आकर कुरुश्रेष्ठ युधिष्ठिससे मिले

English

"Having caused the slaying of Subhadra's son and the sons of Draupadi, my dear sons, this victory seems to me, Lord, of the nature of defeat."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आसनोंपर विराजमान हुए

English

"What will the Vrishni's daughter-in-law, my son's wife, say to Madhusudana Krishna, Hari, when he goes back from here to Dvaraka?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्युपासन् यथान्यायं परिवार्य युधिष्ठिरम्

English

"Draupadi, whose sons are slain, wretched, her kinsmen slain, though devoted to what is dear and good to us, seems to afflict me further."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आश्वासयन्तो राजानं विप्रा: शतसहसत्रश:

English

"There is another matter, Lord Narada, that I shall tell you: through keeping a secret I have been joined to sorrow by Kunti."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारदजीने धर्मपुत्र युधिष्ठिससे कहा--

English

"He who had the strength of ten thousand elephants, in the world without a rival in battle, with a lion's sportive gait, wise, merciful, self-controlled and firm in vows—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

कच्चिच्छियमिमां प्राप्प न त्वां शोक: प्रबाधते

English

"The refuge of Dhritarashtra's sons, proud, of keen valour, impatient, ever violent, a reviler of us in battle after battle—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणानां प्रसादेन भीमार्जुनबलेन च

English

"Quick with weapons, a varied fighter, accomplished, of wondrous valour, a son secretly born to Kunti, our brother and uterine kin—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जयो5यमजयाकारो भगवन् प्रतिभाति मे

English

"The son of Surya, whom Kunti told of at the water-oblation, possessed of all virtues, who was cast into the water long ago—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

विजय भी मुझे पराजय-सी ही जान पड़ती है

English

"He whom this world took as a charioteer's son and as Radheya is in truth Kunti's eldest son, our brother, born of the same mother."

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारकावासिनी कृष्णमित: प्रतिगतं हरिम्

English

"I, not knowing, was in the battle eager for the kingdom and had him slain; that burns my limbs like fire a heap of cotton."

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण यहाँसे लौटकर द्वारका जायँगे, तब इनसे क्या कहेगी?

English

"Neither Partha, the white-horsed one, nor I nor Bhima nor the twins knew that brother; but he of good vows knew us."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्मत्प्रियहिते युक्ता भूय: पीडयतीव माम्

English

"Pritha, it is said, went to him, as we have heard: 'You are my son, and wish our welfare.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्त्रसंवरणेनास्मि कुन्त्या दुःखेन योजित:

English

"Pritha's wish was not fulfilled by that great soul; and afterwards he said this to his mother, as we have heard."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिंहखेलगतिर्धीमान् घृणी दाता यतव्रत:

English

"I cannot abandon King Duryodhana in the battle; it would be ignoble, cruel and ungrateful of me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

य॑ सूतपुत्र॑ं लोकोयं राधेयं चाभ्यमन्यत

English

"If I should make peace with Yudhishthira by your counsel, people will think me afraid of the white-horsed one in the battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नहितं वेद पार्थोपि भ्रातरं श्वेतवाहन:

English

"'Having conquered in battle, I shall make peace with Yudhishthira, the son of Dharma, afterwards, with Keshava'—so he said."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गता किल पृथा तस्य सकाशमिति न: श्रुतम्

English

"Pritha, it is said, again told him of the broad chest: 'Give safety to four; fight Phalguna as you wish.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरेण संधिं हि यदि कुर्या मते तव

English

The wise one said to his mother, trembling, with joined palms, "I will not kill four of your sons, though they are within my reach."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सब लोग यही समझेंगे कि “कर्ण युद्धमें अर्जुनसे डर गया”

English

"Only five sons will you have, mother, surely; either with Karna if Partha is slain, or with Arjuna if I am slain."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोहं निर्जित्य समरे विजयं सहकेशवम्

English

His mother, greedy for sons, again said to her son, "Do good to the brothers whose good you wish."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तमुवाच किल पृथा पुन: पृथुलवक्षसम्

English

Having said so, Pritha dismissed him and went home. That hero was slain by Arjuna, brother by brother, uterine kin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करो; किंतु अन्य चार भाइयोंको अभय दे दो”

English

"Nor was Pritha's secret, or his, ever laid open, sage; then that mighty archer hero was felled by Partha."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोब्रवीन्मातरं धीमान् वेपमानां कृताञज्जलि:

English

"But afterwards I learned, best of Brahmanas, that Karna was my uterine brother and elder, by the word of Pritha, lord."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पज्चैव हि सुता देवि भविष्यन्ति तव ध्रुवा:

English

"By that my heart burns greatly, a slayer of my brother; with Karna and Arjuna as allies I could even conquer Vasava (Indra)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ पुत्रगृद्धिनी भूयो माता पुत्रमथाब्रवीत्

English

"My anger, as I was tormented in the assembly by the wicked sons of Dhritarashtra, suddenly arose and subsides on seeing Karna."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चैव विवृतो मन्त्र: पृथायास्तस्य वा विभो

English

"When I used to hear his harsh and bitter words, spoken in the assembly at the dice-game for Duryodhana's benefit,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

माता कुन्तीने प्रकट किया और न कर्णने ही

English

"Then my anger vanishes as I look at his feet; for my thought is that Karna's feet are like Kunti's."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेन मे दूयते तीव्र हृदयं भ्रातृघातिन:

English

"Seeking the reason for the likeness of Pritha's and yours, however much I think, I cannot find the cause."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सभायां क्लिश्यमानस्य धार्त॑राष्ट्रैरदुरात्मभि:

English

"How did the earth swallow his chariot-wheel in battle, and how was my brother cursed? You ought to tell me this."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदा नश्यति मे रोष: पादौ तस्य निरीक्ष्य ह

English

"I wish to hear all from you, revered one, as it truly is; for you know all and are learned, and know in the world what is done and undone."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्वकालके इस यथावत् वृत्तान्तको तुम ध्यान देकर सुनो

English

I have caused this dreadful carnage of kinsmen. Having caused the death of the dear son of Subhadra, and of the sons of Draupadi, this victory, O holy one, appears to me in the light of a defeat. What wilt Subhadra of Vrishni's race, that sister-in-law of mine, say unto me? What also will the people residing in Dwaraka say unto the slayer of Madhu when he goes thither from this place? This Draupadi, again, who is ever engaged in doing what is agreeable to us, bereaved of sons and kinsmen, is paining me exceedingly. This is another topic, O holy Narada, about which I will speak to thee. In consequence of Kunti having kept her counsels close in respect of a very important matter, great has been my grief. That hero who had the strength of ten thousand elephants, who in this world was an unrivalled car-warrior, who was possessed of leonine pride and gait, who was endued with great intelligence and compassion, whose liberality was very great, who practised many high vows, who was the refuge of the Dhartarashtras, who was sensitive about his honour, whose prowess was irresistible, who was ready to pay off all injuries and was always wrathful (in battle), who overthrew us in repeated encounters, who was quick in the use of weapons, conversant with every mode of warfare, possessed of great skill, and endued with wonderful valour (that Kama) was a son of Kunti, born secretly of her, and therefore, a uterine brother of ours. Whilst we were offering oblations of water unto the dead, Kunti spoke of him as the son of Surya. Possessed of every virtue, that child had been cast into the water. Having placed him in a basket made of light materials, Kunti committed him to the current of Ganga. He who was regarded by the world as a Suta 's child born of Radha, was really the eldest son of Kunti and, therefore, our uterine brother. Covetous of kingdom, alas, I have unwittingly caused that brother of mine to be slain. It is this that is burning my limbs like a fire burning a heap of cotton. The white-steeded Arjuna knew him not for a brother. Neither I, nor Bhima, nor the twins, knew him for such. He, however, of excellent bow, knew us (for his brothers). We have heard that on one occasion Pritha went to him for seeking our good and addressed him, saying, 'Thou art my son!' That illustrious hero, however, refused to obey Pritha's wishes. Subsequently, we are informed, he said unto his mother these words, 'I am unable to desert Duryodhana in battle! If I do so, it would be a dishonourable, cruel, and ungrateful act. If, yielding to thy wishes, I make peace with Yudhishthira, people will say that I am afraid of the white-steeded Arjuna. Having vanquished Arjuna with Kesava, therefore, in battle, I will subsequently make peace with Dharma's son.' Even these were his words as we have heard. Thus answered, Pritha once more addressed her son of broad chest and said, 'Fight Phalguna then, but spare my four other sons.' The intelligent Karna, with joined hands, then replied unto his trembling mother, saying, 'If I get thy four other sons even under my power, I will not slay them. Without doubt, O goddess, thou shalt continue to have five sons. If Karna be slain with Arjuna, thou shalt have five! If, on the other hand, Arjuna be slain, thou shalt have five, numbering me.' Desirous of the good of her children, his mother once more said unto him, 'Go, O Karna, do good unto those brothers of thine whose good thou always seekest.' Having said

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथवा तपस्वी क्षत्रिय। दूसरा कोई किसी तरह इसे नहीं सीख सकता”

English

"It is so, mighty-armed Bharata, as you say; there was nothing that Karna and Arjuna could not bear in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रमत्तस्य तथाराति: शिरस्ते पातयिष्यति

English

"I shall tell you this secret of the gods, O king; hear it, great king, as it happened of old."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गोभिथर्नैश्व रत्नैश्व स चैनं पुनरब्रवीत्

English

"How could the kshatriya go to heaven, purified by weapons, lord? Therefore the Creator made the maiden's womb as a source of conflict."

हिन्दी अर्थ

खड़ा रह अथवा तुझे जो कुछ करना हो, वह कर ले”

English

"That boy, endowed with splendour, came to be called a charioteer's son and learned archery from your teacher, the best of the Angirases."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुतोष भृगुशार्दुलो गुरुशुश्रूषया तथा

English

"Bhimasena's strength, Phalguna's skill, your wisdom, O king of kings, and the twins' modesty,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रोवाचाखिलमव्यग्रं तपस्वी तत् तपस्विने

English

"Considering his friendship with Vasudeva in boyhood and Arjuna's friendship and the people's love, he burned inwardly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस अदभुत पराक्रमी वीरने धनुर्वेदके अभ्यासके लिये बड़ा परिश्रम किया

English

In boyhood he made friendship with King Duryodhana, while constantly hated by you, by fate and by nature.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णेन सहितो धीमानुपवासेन कर्शित:

English

Seeing Dhananjaya excel in knowledge of archery, Karna went to Drona in private and said:

हिन्दी अर्थ

संघर्षजननस्तस्मात् कन्यागर्भो विनिर्मित:

English

these words, Pritha took his leave and came back to her abode. That hero has been slain by Arjuna,— the uterine brother by the brother! Neither Pritha, nor he, had ever disclosed the secret, O lord! That hero and great bowman was therefore slain by Arjuna in battle. Subsequently I have come to know, O best of regenerate ones, that he was my uterine brother. Indeed, at Pritha's words I have come to know that Karna was the eldest born! Having caused my brother to be slain, my heart is burning exceedingly. If I

हिन्दी अर्थ

संघर्षका जनक हुआ

English

'Your affection for your sons and your pupils is surely equal; by your grace let not the wise call me one who has not mastered weapons.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

बुद्धि च तव राजेन्द्र यमयोर्विनयं तदा

English

Told so by Karna, Drona, partial to Phalguna and knowing Karna's wickedness, said to him:

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रजानामनुरागं च चिन्तयानो व्यदहत

English

'A Brahmana who has kept his vows duly should know the Brahma weapon, or a kshatriya ascetic; no other should know it by any means.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

युष्माभिनित्यसंद्विष्टो हैवाच्चापि स्वभावत:

English

So told, he took leave of the best of the Angirases, honoured him and suddenly went to Rama on Mahendra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रोणं रहस्युपागम्य कर्णो वचनमत्रवीत्

English

Approaching Rama and bowing his head, he went to him with respect, saying, 'I am a Bhargava Brahmana.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वत्प्रसादान्न मां ब्रूयुकृतास्त्रं विचक्षणा:

English

Rama received him, asking about his lineage and so on, and said, 'Stay; welcome,' and was greatly pleased.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दौरात्म्यं चैव कर्णस्य विदित्वा तमुवाच ह

English

While Karna dwelt there on the best of mountains, Mahendra, there was an assembly of Gandharvas, Rakshasas, Yakshas and gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समझकर उससे बोले--

English

He duly learned weapons there from the best of the Bhrigus and became very dear to the gods, Gandharvas and Rakshasas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियो वा तपस्वी यो नान्यो विद्यात् कथंचन

English

Once, roaming alone near a hermitage by the sea, with sword and bow in hand, the charioteer's son wandered about.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणो भार्गवो5स्मीति गौरवेणाभ्यगच्छत

English

Unknowing, by chance, Partha, he killed the milch cow of a certain expounder of Brahma who was engaged in the agnihotra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उष्यतां स्वागतं चेति प्रीतिमांश्नाभवद् भूुशम्

English

Thinking it done in ignorance, Karna reported it to the Brahmana and, seeking to appease him, said these words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

गन्धर्व राक्षसैर्यक्षैदेवैश्ञासीत्ू समागम:

English

'This cow of yours, revered one, was killed by me unintentionally; please forgive me,' again and again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा देवताओंसे मिलनेका अवसर प्राप्त होता रहता था

English

The Brahmana, enraged, said to him as if rebuking: 'Evil-doer, you deserve death; obtain the fruit, ill-minded one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियश्षाभवदत्यर्थ देवदानवरक्षसाम्

English

The one with whom you ever vie and for whose sake you strive unceasingly—while fighting him, sinful earth will swallow your wheel.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक: खड््गधनुष्पाणि: परिचक्राम सूर्यज:

English

When the earth has seized your wheel, your enemy, valiantly, will strike off your head while you are senseless; go, vilest of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जघानाज्ञानतः पार्थ होमधेनुं यदच्छया

English

As this cow was killed by you, fool, while careless, so another will strike off your head when you are careless.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण: प्रसादयंश्वैनमिदमित्यब्रवीद् वच:

English

Then he again appeased that best of the twice-born with cows, wealth and jewels, but he said to him again:

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिया और उसे प्रसन्न करते हुए इस प्रकार कहा--

English

'What I have said would not be made false even if the whole world tried; go or stay, or do whatever you have to do.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

मया तत्र प्रसादं च कुरुष्वेति पुन: पुन:

English

So told by the Brahmana, Karna, downcast in distress, afraid, went to Rama, remembering that very thing in his mind."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णस्योत्सड़ आधाय शिर: क्लान्तमना गुरु:

English

had both Kama and Arjuna for aiding me, I could have vanquished Vasudeva himself. Whilst I was tortured in the midst of the assembly by the wicked-souled sons of Dhritarashtra, my wrath, suddenly provoked, became cooled at sight of Karna. Even while listening to the harsh and bitter words of Kama himself on that occasion of our match at dice, to the words, that Kama uttered from desire of doing what was agreeable to Duryodhana, my wrath became cooled at sight of Kama's feet. It seemed to me that Kama's feet resembled the feet of our mother Kunti. Desirous of finding out the reason of that resemblance between him and our mother, I reflected for a long time. With even my best exertions I failed to find the cause. Why, indeed, did the earth swallow up the wheels of his car at the time of battle? Why was my brother cursed? It behoveth thee to recite all this to me. I desire to hear everything from thee, O holy one ! Thou art acquainted with everything in this world and thou knowest both the past and

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वस्ति ते भगुशार्दूल गमिष्येडहं यथागतम्

English

[Bhishma said:] "He duly taught him completely the Brahma weapon and its withdrawal, the ascetic to the great ascetic, undisturbed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियस्थेव ते धैर्य कामया सत्यमुच्यताम्

English

Having learned the weapon, Karna, delighting in the Bhrigu's hermitage, applied himself to archery with wondrous valour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनमुपागम्य कृतास्त्रोस्मीति चाब्रवीत्

English

Then once, Rama, roaming near the hermitage with Karna, the wise one worn by fasting,

हिन्दी अर्थ

और दुर्योधनके पास पहुँचकर बोला--'मैंने सब अस्त्रोंका ज्ञान प्राप्त कर लिया”

English

the son of Jamadagni, affection born of trust, slept, laying his head in Karna's lap, the teacher weary in mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनेन सहितो मुमुदे भरतर्षभ

English

Then a worm made of phlegm, feeding on flesh and blood, dreadful, of dreadful touch, came to Karna's side.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण दुर्योधनके साथ आनन्दपूर्वक रहने लगा

English

It reached his thigh and bit, drinking blood, and from fear of his teacher he could neither throw it off nor kill it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देश-देशके राजा एकत्र हुए

English

Bitten thus by that worm, Bharata, fearing to wake his teacher, the charioteer's son endured it."

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजान: शतशस्तत्र कन्यार्थे समुपागमन्

English

But Karna, by fortitude suppressing that unbearable pain, bore it without trembling or flinching, holding the Bhargava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दारुणो दारुणस्पर्श: कर्णस्याभ्याशमागत:

English

Literally, the period of impurity. The period of mourning is the period of impurity, according to the Hindu scriptures. By performing the Sraddha rite, one becomes pure again. Till then, one can perform no religious rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चैनमशकत क्षेप्तुं हन्तुं वापि गुरोर्भयात्

English

"Alas, I am made impure! What is this you are doing? Tell me, casting off fear, truly."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरो: प्रबोधनाशड्की तमुपैक्षत सूर्यज:

English

Karna then told him of the worm feeding on him, and Rama saw that worm too, like a boar,

हिन्दी अर्थ

न उठें, इस आशंकासे उसकी उपेक्षा कर दी

English

eight-legged, sharp-fanged, as if covered with needles, its limbs bristling with hair, named Alarka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथयस्व भयं त्वक्त्वा याथातथ्यमिदं मम

English

As soon as Rama saw it, the worm gave up its life; and as its blood flowed, a wonder, as it were, occurred.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददर्श रामस्तं चापि कृमिं सूकरसंनिभम्

English

Then a Rakshasa of universal form was seen in the sky, fearsome, red-necked, black-limbed, cloud-borne.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह सूअरके समान जान पड़ता था

English

With joined palms to Rama, his mind full, he said: "Good fortune to you, tiger of the Bhrigus; I shall go as I came.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोमभि: संनिरुद्धाड्रमलर्क नाम नामतः

English

I have been freed from hell by you, best of sages; may it be well with you, and prosperity; you have done me a kindness."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मिन्नेवासृजि क्लिन्नस्तदद्भुतमिवाभवत्

English

The mighty-armed, glorious son of Jamadagni said to him: "Who are you, and why did you fall into hell? Tell me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

राक्षसो लोहितग्रीव: कृष्णाड्ो मेघवाहन:

English

He said: "I was the great asura named Gritsa, in the age of the gods long ago, dear one, of the same age as Bhrigu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भद्रें तवास्तु वन्दे त्वां प्रियं मे भवता कृतम्

English

I forcibly seized Bhrigu's beloved wife, and by the great sage's curse I fell to the earth as a worm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कस्त्वं कस्माच्च नरकं प्रतिपन्नो ब्रवीहि तत्

English

In anger he said to me, your forefather: 'Eating urine and phlegm, you will go to a sinful hell.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरा देवयुगे तात भूगोस्तुल्यवया इव

English

'May the curse end, Brahmana,' I said to him; and Bhrigu said to me, 'It will end with a Bhargava, Rama.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक महान् असुर था। महर्षि भूगुके बराबर ही मेरी भी अवस्था रही

English

I have reached this state; not well, good one; meeting you, I am freed from a sinful birth."

हिन्दी अर्थ

महर्षेरभिशापेन कृमिभूतो5पतं भुवि

English

Having said this and bowed, the great asura went to Rama; but Rama, angry, said these words to Karna:

हिन्दी अर्थ

महर्षिने शाप दे दिया और मैं कीड़ा होकर इस पृथ्वीपर गिर पड़ा

English

"This is exceeding pain, fool; a Brahmana could never bear it; this is the fortitude of a kshatriya alone; let the truth be told."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगुजी बोले--“'भूगुवंशी परशुरामसे इस शापका अन्त होगा”

English

Then Karna, afraid of a curse, appeasing him, said: "Know me, Bhargava, born of a charioteer, between Brahmana and kshatriya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वया साधो समागम्य विमुक्त: पापयोनितः

English

People on earth call me Radheya Karna; be gracious to me, Brahmana, Bhargava, who was greedy for weapons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समागम होनेसे मेरा इस पापयोनिसे उद्धार हो गया”

English

A father is a teacher, no doubt, one who gives knowledge of the Veda, lord; so I said 'Bhargava' as my lineage in your presence."

हिन्दी अर्थ

राम: कर्ण च सक्रोधमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्

English

The best of the Bhrigus, angry, as if laughing, said to him as he lay fallen on the ground, distressed, trembling, with joined palms:

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्र्माक्षत्रान्तरे जात॑ सूतं मां विद्धि भार्गव

English

"Because you have served me falsely here out of greed for weapons, therefore this Brahma weapon will not come to your mind, fool,

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसाद कुरु मे ब्रद्वान्नस्त्रलुब्धस्य भार्गव

English

except at the time of your death, when meeting one equal to you; for Brahma never stays in one who is not a Brahmana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब्राह्माणे न हि ब्रह्म ध्रुवं तिछ्ठेत् कदाचन

English

Go now; there is no place for you here, a liar; no kshatriya on earth will be your equal in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न त्वया सदृशो युद्धे भविता क्षत्रियो भुवि

English

Thus addressed by Rama, he went away, as was just, and approaching Duryodhana said, "I have mastered weapons."

हिन्दी अर्थ

था। राजकुमारीको प्राप्त करनेके लिये सैकड़ों नरेश वहाँ पधारे

English

"Vaisampayana said, 'That foremost of speakers, the sage Narada, thus questioned, narrated everything about the manner in which he who was believed to be a Suta's son had been cursed (in former days).'

हिन्दी अर्थ

अत्यक्रामद् धार्तराष्ट्रं सा कन्या वरवर्णिनी

English

Then once the kings gathered at a svayamvara in the country of Kalinga, of King Chitrangada, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथमारोप्य तां कन्यामाजहार नराधिप:

English

There was a city named Rajapura, glorious, Bharata, and hundreds of kings came there for the maiden.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण: शस्त्रभृतां श्रेष्ठ: पृष्ठत: पुरुषर्षभ

English

Hearing that all the kings were assembled there, Duryodhana went in a golden-limbed chariot with Karna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और तलवार लिये दुर्योधनके पीछे-पीछे चला

English

Then when that great festival of the svayamvara began, the kings gathered for the maiden, best of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संनहातां तनुत्राणि रथान् योजयतामपि

English

Shishupala, Jarasandha, Bhishmaka, Vakra, Kapotaroma, Nila and the firm-valiant Rukmi,

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरवर्षाणि मुज्चन्तो मेघा: पर्वतयोरिव

English

Srigala, great king, and the lord of the women's kingdom, Ashoka, Shatadhanva and the hero named Bhoja,

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनूंषि च शरब्रातान् पातयामास भूतले

English

these and many others who lived in the southern region, and kings who were teachers of barbarians, from the east and north, Bharata,

हिन्दी अर्थ

हतसूतांश्व भूयिष्ठानवजिग्ये नराधिपान्

English

all wearing golden armlets, with Jambunada garlands bound, all of shining bodies like tigers mad with rut.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथेन काज्चनाड्रेन कर्णेन सहितो ययौ

English

"Narada said, 'It is even so, O mighty armed one, as thou sayest, O Bharata! Nothing could resist Karna and Arjuna in battle. This, O sinless one, that I am about to tell thee is unknown to the very gods. Listen to me, O mighty-armed one, as it befell in former days. How all the Kshatriyas, cleansed by weapons should attain to regions of bliss, was the question. For this, a child was conceived by Kunti in her maidenhood, capable of provoking a general war. Endued with great energy, that child came to have the status of a Suta. He subsequently acquired the science of weapons from the preceptor (Drona), that foremost descendant of Angirasa's race. Thinking of the might of Bhimasena, the quickness of Arjuna in the use of weapons, the intelligence of thyself, O king, the humility of the twins, the friendship, from earliest years, between Vasudeva and the wielder of Gandiva, and the affection of the people for you all, that young man burnt with envy. In early age he made friends with king Duryodhana, led by an accident and his own nature and the hate he bore towards you all. Beholding that Dhananjaya was superior to every one in the

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथपर आरूढ़ हो कर्णके साथ गया

English

science of weapons, Karna. one day approached Drona in private and said these words unto him, 'I desire to be acquainted with the Brahma weapon, with all its mantras and the power of withdrawing it, for I desire to fight Arjuna. Without doubt, the affection thou bearest to every one of thy pupils is equal to what thou bearest to thy own son. I pray that all the masters of the science of weapons may, through thy grace, regard me as one accomplished in weapons!' Thus addressed by him, Drona, from partiality for Phalguna, as also from his knowledge of the wickedness of Karna, said, 'None but a Brahmana, who has duly observed all vows, should be acquainted with the Brahma weapon, or a Kshatriya that has practised austere penances, and no other.' When Drona had answered thus, Karna, having worshipped him, obtained his leave, and proceeded without delay to Rama then residing on the Mahendra mountains. Approaching Rama, he bent his head unto him and said, 'I am a Brahmana of Bhrigu's race.' This procured honour for him. With this knowledge about his birth and family, Rama received him kindly and said, 'Thou art welcome!' at which Karna became highly glad. While residing on the Mahendra mountains that resembled heaven itself, Karna met and mixed with many Gandharvas, Yakshas, and gods. Residing there he acquired all the weapons duly, and became a great favourite of the gods, the Gandharvas, and the Rakshasas. One day he roved on the sea-coast by the side of that asylum. Indeed, Surya's son, armed with bow and sword, wandered alone, While thus employed, O Partha, he inadvertently slew, without witting it, the Homa cow of a certain utterer of Brahma who daily performed his Agnihotra rite. Knowing that he had perpetrated that act from inadvertence, he informed the Brahmana of it. Indeed Karna, for the object of gratifying the owner, repeatedly said, 'O holy one, I have

हिन्दी अर्थ

समाजम्मुर्न॒पतय: कन्यार्थे नृपसत्तम

English

But Duryodhana the Kaurava could not bear the transgression and, disregarding the kings, forbade that maiden.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरेश वहाँ पधारे थे, उनके नाम इस प्रकार हैं

English

Mad with pride of strength, relying on Bhishma and Drona, he lifted the maiden onto his chariot and challenged the kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कपोतरोमा नीलश्न रुक्मी च दृढविक्रम:

English

Karna followed him, chariot-borne, sword in hand, with his iguana-skin fingerguard tied, best of weapon-bearers, behind, bull among men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अशोक: शतधन्वा च भोजो वीरश्न नामत:

English

Then a great clash of the kings, Yudhishthira, took place, as they armed in armour and yoked chariots.

हिन्दी अर्थ

म्लेच्छाक्षार्याश्ष॒ राजान: प्राच्योदीच्यास्तथैव च

English

They rushed at both Karna and Duryodhana, enraged, loosing showers of arrows like clouds on two mountains.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आर्य, पूर्व और उत्तर सभी देशोंके राजा थे

English

Karna, as they came on, with a razor-arrow felled each one's bow with its quiver to the ground.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विवेश रछ्ढं सा कन्या धात्रीवर्षवरान्विता

English

Some he left bowless, some with bows raised, some bearing arrows, chariot-spears and maces.

हिन्दी अर्थ

खोजोंके साथ रंगभूमिमें प्रवेश किया

English

By his agility Karna, best of strikers, harassed them and conquered many kings, killing their charioteers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रत्यषेधच्च तां कन्यामसत्कृत्य नराधिपान्

English

Themselves urging their horses, saying "Go, go," those kings, their pride broken, left the battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसने समस्त नरेशोंका अपमान करके उसे वहीं रोक लिया

English

Duryodhana, protected by Karna, then went glad, taking the maiden, to the city called Nagasahvaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगाते हुए युद्ध छोड़कर भाग गये

English

killed this thy cow without wilting it. Forgive me the act!' Filled with wrath, the Brahmana, rebuking him, said these words, 'O thou of wicked conduct, thou deservest to be killed. Let the fruit of this act be thine, O thou of wicked soul. While fighting him, O wretch whom thou always challengest, and for whose sake thou strivest so much every day, the earth shall swallow the wheel of thy car! And while the wheel of thy car shall thus be swallowed up by the earth, thy foe, putting forth his prowess, will cut off thy head, thyself being stupefied the while! Leave me, O vile man! As thou hast heedlessly slain this my cow, even so wilt thy foe cut off thy head while thou shalt be heedless!' Though cursed, Kama still sought to gratify that foremost of Brahmanas by offering him kine and wealth and gems. The latter, however, once more answered him, 'All the words will not succeed in falsifying the words spoken by me! Go hence or remain, do whatever thou likest.' Thus addressed by the Brahmana, Kama, hanging down his head from cheerlessness, returned timidly to Rama, reflecting on that matter.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

बिभेद संधिं देहस्य जरया श्लेषितस्य हि

English

A battle took place between the two, skilled in divine weapons, as they showered each other with weapons of many kinds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रीतोस्मीत्यब्रवीत् कर्ण वैरमुत्सृज्य दूरत:

English

With arrows spent, bowless, swords broken, both fell to the ground and grappled with their arms, both full of strength.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनस्थानुमते तवापि विदितं तथा

English

In arm-thorn fighting, Karna broke the joint of his body as he fought, he who was joined to old age.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सहजं कवचं चापि मोहितो देवमायया

English

Seeing the change in his body, the king said to Karna, "I am pleased," giving up enmity, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुण्डलों और कवचको भी इन्द्रके हाथमें दे दिया

English

In affection he gave Karna the city of Malini; he became king in Anga, bull among men, conqueror of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निहतो विजयेनाजौ वासुदेवस्य पश्यत:

English

Karna, crusher of strong foes, ruled Champa, with Duryodhana's approval, as you also know.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुन्त्याश्व वरदानेन मायया च शतक्रतो:

English

Thus by the power of his weapons he became famous on earth; for your benefit, Indra begged from him his armour and earrings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शल्यात् तेजोवधाच्चापि वासुदेवनयेन च

English

Deluded by the god's illusion, he gave the divine, highly honoured innate earrings and the innate armour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हृष्ट: कनन्‍्यामुपादाय नगरं नागसाह्दयम्

English

Freed of the earrings and the natural armour, he was slain in battle by Vijaya in the sight of Vasudeva,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कन्याहरणं नाम चतुर्थोडध्याय:

English

by the curse of the Brahmana and of the great-souled Rama, by Kunti's boon, and by the illusion of Shatakratu,

हिन्दी अर्थ

आह्वयद् द्वैरथेनाजी जरासंधो महीपति:

English

by Bhishma's slighting in the reckoning of chariot-warriors, by the diminution of his energy by Shalya, and by Vasudeva's policy,

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजा जरासंधने द्वैरथ युद्धके लिये उसे ललकारा

English

taking the divine weapons of Rudra, the king of the gods, Yama, Varuna, Kubera, Drona and the great-souled Kripa,

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधि नानाप्रहरणैरन्योन्यमभिवर्षतो:

English

Karna son of Vikartana, bright as the sun, was slain in battle by the wielder of Gandiva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाहुभि: समसज्जेतामुभावपि बलान्वितौ

English

Thus cursed and cheated by many, your brother, that tiger among men, is not to be grieved for, for he met death in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुबेरद्रोणयोश्वैव कृपस्थ च महात्मन:

English

"Narada said, That tiger of Bhrigu's race (viz., Rama), was well-pleased with the might of Kama's arms, his affection (for him), his self-restraint, and the services he did unto his preceptor. Observant of ascetic penances, Rama cheerfully communicated, with due forms, unto his penance-observing disciple, everything about the Brahma weapon with the mantras for withdrawing it. Having acquired a knowledge of that weapon, Kama began to pass his days happily in Bhrigu's retreat, and endued with wonderful prowess, he devoted himself with great ardour to the science of weapons. One day Rama of great intelligence, while roving with Kama in the vicinity or his retreat, felt very weak in consequence of the fasts he had undergone. From affection begotten by confidence, the tired son of Jamadagni placing his head on Kama's lap, slept soundly, White his preceptor was thus sleeping (with head) on his lap, a frightful worm, whose bite was very painful and which subsisted on phlegm and fat and flesh and blood, approached the presence of Kama. That blood-sucking worm, approaching Kama's thigh, began to pierce it. Through fear of (awaking) his preceptor, Kama became unable to either throw away or kill that worm. Though his limb was bored through by that worm, O Bharata, the son of Surya, lest his preceptor should awake, suffered it to do its pleasure. Though the pain was intolerable, Kama bore it with heroic patience, and continued to hold Bhrigu's son on his lap, without quivering in the least and without manifesting any sign of pain. When at last Kama's blood touched the body of Rama of great energy, the latter awoke and said these words in fear, 'Alas, I have been made impure! What is this that thou art doing, Tell me, casting off all fear, what is the tmth of this matter!' Then Kama informed him of that worm's bite. Rama saw that worm which resembled a hog in shape. It had eight feet and very keen teeth, and it was covered with bristles that were all pointed like needles. Called by the name of Alarka, its limbs were then shrunk (with fear). As soon as Rama cast his, eyes on it, the worm gave up its life- breath, melting in that blood which it had drawn. All this seemed wonderful. Then in the welkin was seen a Rakshasa of terrible form, dark in hue, of a red neck, capable of assuming any form at wilt, and staying on the clouds,— his object fulfilled, the Rakshasa, with joined hands, addressed Rama, saying, 'O best of ascetics, thou hast rescued me from this hell! Blessed be thou, I adore thee, thou hast done me good!' Possessed of great energy, the mighty-armed son of Jamadagni said unto him, 'Who art thou? And why also didst thou fall into hell? Tell me all about it.' He answered , 'Formerly I was a great Asura of the name of Dansa. In the Krita period, O sire, I was of the same age with Bhrigu. I ravished the dearly- loved spouse of that sage. Through his curse I felt down on the earth in the form of a worm. In anger thy ancestors said unto me, 'Subsisting on urine and phlegm, O wretch, thou shalt lead a life of hell.' I then besought him, saying, 'When, O Brahmana, shall this curse end?' Bhrigu replied unto me, saying. 'This curse shall end through Rama of my race. It was for this that I had obtained such a course of

हिन्दी अर्थ

निःश्वसन्तं यथा नागं पर्यश्रुनयनं तथा

English

Seeing him of dejected mind, the hero, unequalled, downcast, sighing like a serpent, his eyes full of tears,

हिन्दी अर्थ

जहि शोकं महाप्राज्ञ शुणु चेदं वचो मम

English

Kunti, her body afflicted with grief, her mind struck by sorrow, sweet-spoken, said in due time meaningful words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

और मेरी यह बात सुनो

English

"Yudhishthira, mighty-armed, you ought not to grieve for him; cast off grief, greatly wise one, and hear this word of mine.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भास्करेण च देवेन पित्रा धर्मभूतां वर

English

I tried earlier, best of upholders of dharma, to make known to you your brotherhood, as did the god Bhaskara (the Sun), his father;

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डव तुम्हारे भाई हैं। उसके पिता भगवान् भास्करने भी ऐसी ही चेष्टा की

English

what was to be said by a well-wishing friend wishing your welfare, was said to me by Divakara at the end of a dream, before me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा दिवाकरेणोक्तः स्वप्रान्ते मम चाग्रत:

English

Neither the Sun nor I could in the past, out of affection, persuade him or bring him into unity with you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूर्यने उससे स्वप्नमें और मेरे सामने भी कहा

English

Then, driven by Time, delighting in raking up the enmity, he was neglected by me as one hostile to you."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरा प्रत्यनुनेतुं वा नेतुं वाप्यपेकतां त्वया

English

Thus addressed by his mother, the king of dharma, his eyes filled with tears, spoke, righteous, his mind distraught with grief:

हिन्दी अर्थ

हतो वैकर्तन: कर्णो दिवाकरसमझ्युति:

English

"I am wronged by your keeping the secret," he said to her, and, very greatly grieved, the greatly radiant one cursed women in all the worlds: "They will not keep a secret."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न शोच्य: पुरुषव्याप्र युद्धेन निधनं गत:

English

The king, remembering his sons, grandsons, relatives and friends, was agitated at heart and unsettled in mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरस्तु राजर्षिदेध्यौ शोकपरिप्लुत:

English

Then, his soul filled with grief, like fire in smoke, the wise king, tormented, grew disgusted with the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुमलोगोंसे एकता (मेल) करानेमें सफल न हो सके

English

life like one of uncleansed soul. O righteous one, by thee, however, I have been rescued from that sinful life.' Having said these words, the great Asura, bending his head unto Rama went away. Then Rama wrathfully addressed Kama, saying, 'O fool, no Brahmana could endure such agony. Thy patience is like that of a Kshatriya. Tell me the truth, without fear.' Thus asked, Kama, fearing to be cursed, and seeking to gratify him, said these words, 'O thou of Bhrigu's race, know me for a Suta, a race that has sprung from the intermixture of Brahmanas with Kshatriyas. People call me Kama the son of Radha. O thou of Bhrigu's race, be gratified with my poor self that has acted from the desire of obtaining weapons. There is no doubt in this that a reverend preceptor in the Vedas and other branches of knowledge is one's father. It was for this that I introduced myself to thee as a person of thy own race.' Unto the cheerless and trembling Kama, prostrated with joined hands upon earth, that foremost one of Bhrigu's race, smiling though filled with wrath, answered, 'Since thou hast, from avarice of weapons, behaved here with falsehood, therefore, O wretch, this Brahma weapon shalt not dwell in thy remembrance l. Since thou art not a Brahmana, truly this Brahma weapon shall not, up to the time of thy death, dwell in thee when thou shalt be engaged with a warrior equal to thyself! 2 Go hence, this is no place for a person of such false behaviour as thou! On earth, no Kshatriya will be thy equal in battle.' Thus addressed by Rama, Kama came away, having duty taken his leave. Arriving then before Duryodhana, he informed him, saying, 'I have mastered all weapons!'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञातीन् निष्पुरुषान् कृत्वा नेमां प्राप्स्पाम दुर्गतिम्

English

[Yudhishthira said:] Overcome by grief and sorrow, sighing again and again, seeing Arjuna he said, wasted by grief:

हिन्दी अर्थ

राशि सुवर्ण और समूचे गाय-घोड़े पाकर भी नहीं करना चाहिए था

English

"The alms we shall seek in the cities of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, having left our kinsmen without men, will save us from this evil fate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मिथ्याविनीत: सततमस्मास्वनपकारिषु

English

Our enemies, the Kurus, had their aims fulfilled and their purposes achieved, it is said; having slain ourselves by ourselves, what fruit of dharma do we obtain?

हिन्दी अर्थ

देखा और न गीतवाद्यका ही आनन्द लिया

English

Fie on kshatriya conduct, fie on natural strength, fie on the intolerance by which we have come to this calamity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न रत्नानि पराध्यानि न भूर्न द्रविणागम:

English

Patience, self-control, purity, freedom from enmity, freedom from envy, non-violence and truthful speech are ever the practices of forest-dwellers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऋद्धिमस्मासु तां दृष्टवा विवर्णो हरिण: कृश:

English

But we, resorting to greed and delusion, stiffness and pride, have come to this state from hunger for a scrap of kingdom.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ पिता पुत्रगृद्धित्वादनुमेनेडनये स्थित:

English

Not even with the kingdom of the three worlds would anyone gladden us, seeing our kinsmen slain, seekers of carrion on earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

असंशयं क्षयं राजा यथैवाहं तथा गत:

English

We, for the sake of the earth, abandoning those who could not be killed, like the earth itself, live without aim, our kinsmen slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रतीपकारी युष्माकमिति चोपेक्षितो मया

English

forget it or it shall not appear at thy bidding, when thy death becomes nigh, though at other times, thou may st be master of it."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उवाच वाक्यं धर्मात्मा शोकव्याकुलितेन्द्रिय:

English

Not for the whole earth, nor heaps of gold, nor all cattle and horses, should we have given up these who are slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवत्या गूढमन्त्रत्वात् पीडितोस्मीत्युवाच ताम्

English

Joined with desire and anger, filled with wrath and intolerance, they mounted the chariot of death and went to Vaivasvata's abode.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न गुहां धारयिष्यन्तीत्येवं दुः:खसमन्वित:

English

Fathers strive for sons, wishing much good, by austerity, celibacy, worship and endurance,

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिया कि “आजलसे स्त्रियाँ अपने मनमें कोई गोपनीय बात नहीं छिपा सकेंगी”

English

by fasts, sacrifices, vows and auspicious rites; mothers obtain wombs and bear them for ten months.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्मरन्ुद्विग्नहददयो बभूवोद्धिग्नचेतन:

English

If the sons are born well, or live when born, or are esteemed and grow strong, they might give us happiness here and hereafter—thus wretched ones think, intent on fruit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उद्विग्न हो उठा। उनके मनमें व्याकुलता छा गयी

English

This whole undertaking of theirs has come to nothing, fruitless, since their young sons with polished earrings were slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुशोच दुःखसंतप्त: स्मृत्वा कर्ण महारथम्

English

Without enjoying kingly pleasures and without clearing their debts to ancestors and gods, they went to Vaivasvata's abode.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उठा था। वे महारथी कर्णको याद करके दुःखसे संतप्त हो शोकमें डूब गये

English

When the parents of these were born of desire, as it were, at the very time their strength and beauty were born, those kings were slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृष्टवार्जुनमुवाचेदं वचनं शोककर्शित:

English

Joined with desire and anger, devoid of balance in rage and delight, they never enjoyed the fruit of their birth at any time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आत्मानमात्मना हत्वा कि धर्मफलमाप्नुम:

English

Of the Panchalas and Kurus, those who are not slain are as if slain; we shall go by our deeds to the lowest worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मारकर स्वयं ही अपनी हत्या करके हम कौन-सा धर्मका फल प्राप्त करेंगे?

English

We alone are remembered as the cause of this world's destruction; we were deceived by the trick of Dhritarashtra's son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धिगस्त्वमर्ष येनेमामापदं गमिता वयम्

English

He ever had a mind for trickery, a hater, living by illusion, ever false to us who had done no wrong.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विपत्तिमें पड़ गये

English

We wished our share, and they; neither we nor they conquered; neither they nor we enjoyed this earth, nor women, song or music.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहिंसा और सत्यभाषण--ये वनवासियोंके नित्य धर्म ही श्रेष्ठ हैं

English

No speech in councils of ministers, nor the learning of the learned, nor precious jewels, nor land, nor increase of wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इमामवस्थां सम्प्राप्ता राज्यलाभबुभुत्सया

English

Seeing that prosperity of ours, pale, a deer, lean, he was reported to King Dhritarashtra by Saubala (Shakuni).

हिन्दी अर्थ

बान्धवान् निहतानू् दृष्टवा पृथिव्यां विजयैषिण:

English

His father, out of attachment to his son, assented to him though he stood in injustice, without regard for his father, the son of Ganga, or Vidura; certainly Dhritarashtra came to this state as I did.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्हें छोड़कर बन्धु-बान्धवोंसे हीन हो अर्थ-भ्रष्टकी भाँति जीवन व्यतीत कर रहे हैं

English

Not restraining his impure, greedy son, who followed desire, he fell from blazing fame, having had his brothers slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नहीं है, उसका परित्याग ही अभीष्ट होना चाहिए

English

Casting these two aged ones into the fire of grief, that Suyodhana, ever of sinful mind, was joined with hatred of us.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न गवाश्वेन सर्वेण ते त्याज्या य इमे हता:

English

What noble kinsman would speak to his friends as that petty Yuyutsu spoke in the presence of the Vrishni?

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृत्युयानं समारुह्मु गता वैवस्वतक्षयम्

English

We are ruined for eternal years by our own fault, burning all quarters with splendour like suns.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सवार हो यमलोकमें चले गये

English

He was our enemy, in the hands of bad counsel; this family of ours was brought down for Duryodhana's sake. Having slain those who should not be slain, we have gained reproach in the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लभन्ते मातरो गर्भान् मासान् दश च बिशभ्रति

English

Dhritarashtra today grieves, having made king of the realm the ill-minded sinner, destroyer of this family.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्भाविता जातबलास्ते दद्युर्यदि न: सुखम्

English

The heroes are slain, sin is done, our own realm is destroyed; our anger has gone with the slaying, and this grief obstructs me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभुकक्‍्त्वा पार्थिवान् भोगानृणान्यनपहाय च

English

Dhananjaya, sin done is destroyed by good deeds; and one who renounces is not able to do sin again, so the scripture says.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पितृभ्यो देवताभ्यश्व गता वैवस्वतक्षयम्

English

The scripture says that the renouncer does not meet birth and death; when his armour is gained and his mind made up, he attains Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संजातधनरत्नेषु तहैव निहता नृपा:

English

Free of dualities, Dhananjaya, a sage joined to knowledge, I shall take leave of you all and go to the forest, scorcher of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न ते जयफलं किंचिद् भोक्तारो जातु कहिचित्

English

The scripture says that the whole of dharma cannot be attained by one with possessions; this I have seen directly, slayer of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चेत् सर्वानयं लोक: पश्येत् स्वेनैव कर्मणा

English

Sin was committed by me wishing possessions, and the scripture says birth may be ended by renunciation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रस्य पुत्रेषु तत् सर्व प्रतिपत्स्यति

English

Casting off possessions and the whole kingdom, I shall go, freed, free of grief and fever.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और झूठे ही विनय अथवा नम्रता दिखाया करते थे

English

Rule this earth, tranquil, her thorns slain; I have no use for kingdom or pleasures, best of the Kurus."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तैर्भुक्तेयमवनिर्न नायों गीतवादितम्

English

Having said this much, Yudhishthira, king of dharma, fell silent, and then Partha, the younger, replied.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, जैसा कि मुझे

English

"Narada said, 'Having thus obtained weapons from him of Bhrigu's race, Kama began to pass his days in great joy, in the company of Duryodhana, O bull of Bharata's race! Once on a time, O monarch, many kings repaired to a self-choice at the capital of Chitrangada, the ruler of the country of the Kalingas. The city, O Bharata, full of opulence, was known by the name of Rajapura. Hundreds of rulers repaired thither for obtaining the hand of the maiden. Hearing that diverse kings had assembled there, Duryodhana. also, on his golden car, proceeded thither, accompanied by Kama. When the festivities commenced in that self-choice, diverse rulers, O best of kings, came thither for the hand of the maiden. There were amongst them Sisupala and Jarasandha and Bhishmaka and Vakra, and Kapotaroman and Nila and Rukmi of steady prowess, and Sringa who was ruler of the kingdom females, and Asoka and Satadhanwan and the heroic mler of the Bhojas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपस्यासे भी नष्ट होता है

English

[Arjuna said:] Showing himself fierce, of fierce valour, Indra's son (Arjuna), smiling, the greatly radiant, licking the corners of his mouth again and again, said:

हिन्दी अर्थ

था तो किसलिये क्रोधसे विकल होकर इतने राजाओंका वध किया और कराया?

English

"Alas, what sorrow, what hardship, what supreme weakness, that having done superhuman deeds you would give up supreme fortune!

हिन्दी अर्थ

दरिद्रं पातकं लोके न तच्छ॑सितुमहति

English

Having slain your enemies and won the earth obtained by your own dharma, your foes slain, how can you give up everything out of lightness of mind?

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रिया: सर्वा: प्रवर्तन्ते पर्वतेभ्य इवापगा:

English

How can a weakling or a procrastinator have a kingdom? Why then did you slay the kings, struck with wrath?

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राणयात्रापि लोकस्य विना हार्थ न सिद्धयति

English

One who would live by alms, by no action, who would be without effort, whose welfare is lost, penniless, renowned in all worlds, not united with sons and cattle—

हिन्दी अर्थ

बिना धनके नहीं होता

English

for you, O king, to leave a prosperous kingdom and live a most sinful life like a skull-bearer's, what would the world say?

हिन्दी अर्थ

विच्छिद्यन्ते क्रिया: सर्वा ग्रीष्मे कुसरितो यथा

English

Abandoning all undertakings, your welfare lost, penniless, why, lord, do you hope to live by alms like a commoner?

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनुष्यकी सारी क्रियाएँ छिन्न-भिन्न हो जाती हैं

English

Born in this royal family, having conquered the whole earth, abandoning both dharma and wealth entire, you go to the forest out of folly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्मत्प्रद्वेषसंयुक्त: पापबुद्धि: सहैव ह

English

Besides these, many others who dwelt in the countries of the South, and many preceptors (in arms) of the mlechcha tribes, and many rulers from the East and the North, O Bharata, came there. All of them were adorned with golden Angadas, and possessed of the splendour of pure gold. Of effulgent bodies, they were like tigers of fierce might. After all those kings had taken their seats, O Bharata, the maiden entered the arena, accompanied by her nurse and a guard of eunuchs. Whilst being informed of the names of the kings (as she made her round), that maiden of the fairest complexion passed by the son of Dhritarashtra (as she had passed others before him). Duryodhana, however, of Kum's race, could not tolerate that rejection of himself. Disregarding all the kings, he commanded the maiden to stop. Intoxicated with the pride of energy, and relying upon Bhishma and Drona, king Duryodhana, taking up that maiden on his car, abducted her with force. Armed with sword, clad in mail, and his fingers cased in leathern fences, Kama, that foremost of all wielders of weapons riding on his car, proceeded along Duryodhana's rear. A great uproar then took place among the kings, all of whom were actuated by the desire for fight, 'Put on your coats of mail! Let the cars be made ready!' (These were the sounds that were heard). Filled with wrath, they pursued Kama and Duryodhana, showering their arrows upon them like masses of clouds pouring rain upon a couple of hills. As they thus pursued them, Kama felled their bows and arrows on the ground, each with a single arrow. Amongst them some became bowless, some rushed bow in hand, some were on the point of shooting their shafts, and some pursued them, armed with darts and maces. Possessed of great lightness of hands, Kama, that foremost of all smiters, afflicted them all. He deprived many kings of their drivers and thus vanquished all those lords of earth. They then themselves took up the reins of their steeds, and saying, 'Go away, go away', turned away from the battle with cheerless hearts. Protected by Kama, Duryodhana also came away, with a joyous heart, bringing with him the maiden to the city called after the elephant.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

आगमें झोंककर चला गया

English

'Poverty is not to be wished for,' Nahusha said; cruel deeds are caused in the poor; fie on poverty here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथासाववददू वाक्यं युयुत्सु: कृष्णसंनिधौ

English

The sages have no store for tomorrow—you know that—yet what they call this dharma proceeds from wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

थी, वैसी कौन भाई-बन्धु कुलीन होकर भी अपने सुहृदोंके लिये कह सकता है?

English

He who takes away the wealth of one takes away his dharma; when wealth is being taken, O king, whom should we forgive?

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रदहन्तो दिश: सर्वा भास्वरा इव तेजसा

English

People look at the poor man standing beside them as if he were accursed; poverty is a sin in the world; who can praise it?

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने ही दोषसे सदाके लिये नष्ट हो गये

English

The fallen is pitied, O king, and the penniless is pitied; I see no difference between the fallen and the penniless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनके कारण ही हमारे इस कुलका पतन हो गया

English

From wealth that has grown and been gathered from here and there, all activities flow like rivers from mountains.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुलस्यास्यान्तकरणं दुर्मतिं पापपूरुषम्

English

From wealth come dharma, desire and heaven, lord of men; the world's livelihood is not accomplished without wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मारकर हमारा क्रोध तो दूर हो गया, परंतु यह शोक मुझे निरन्तर घेरे रहता है

English

For a man deprived of wealth and of little wit all activities dry up, like small streams in summer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनंजय कृतं पापं कल्याणेनोपहन्यते

English

He who has wealth has friends; he who has wealth has kinsmen; he who has wealth is a man in the world; he who has wealth is a wise man.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्न्द्रहित होकर तत्काल ब्रह्म-साक्षात्कार कर लेता है

English

A penniless man wishing wealth cannot gain wealth by seeking; wealth is bound by wealth, as great elephants by elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हि कृत्स्नतमो धर्म: शक्य: प्राप्तुमिति श्रुति:

English

Dharma, desire, heaven, joy, anger, learning, self-control: all these flow from wealth, lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मया निसृष्टं पापं हि परिग्रहमभीष्सता

English

From wealth the family flourishes, from wealth dharma proceeds; for the penniless there is neither this world nor the next, best of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स परिग्रहमुत्सृज्य कृत्स्नं राज्यं सुखानि च

English

The penniless cannot duly perform the acts of dharma; from wealth dharma flows, as a mountain river from the hill.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रशाधि त्वमिमामुर्वी क्षेमां निहतकण्टकाम्

English

He who has lean horses, lean cattle, lean servants and lean guests, he, O king, is called lean; not he whose body is lean.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपारमत् ततः पार्थ: कनीयानभ्यभाषत

English

Consider rightly, behold the story of the gods and asuras, O king: how else do the gods prosper than by slaying kinsmen?

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्मयमानो महातेजा: सृक्किणी परिसंलिहन्

English

If nothing is to be taken from another, how could one undertake that dharma? This is the settled conclusion of the poets in the Vedas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यत् कृत्वामानुषं कर्म त्यजेथा: श्रियमुत्तमाम्

English

The threefold learning is to be studied, one must be wise, wealth must be acquired by every means, and sacrifice performed with effort.

हिन्दी अर्थ

की हुई इस उत्तम राजलक्ष्मीका परित्याग कर रहे हैं

English

All stations in heaven were won by the gods out of anger; thus the gods resolved, and the Vedic teachings are eternal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमर्थ च महीपालानवधी: क्रोधमूर्छित:

English

They study, practise austerity, sacrifice and cause to sacrifice; all that is best, even what they take from others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वलोकेषु विख्यातो न पुत्रपशुसंहित:

English

We see nowhere any wealth not taken; thus alone do kings conquer this earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

माँगकर जीवन-निर्वाह करनेकी अभिलाषा रखनी चाहिए

English

Having conquered, they say it is theirs, like sons of a father's property; royal sages, conquerors of heaven, are declared to have dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संत्यज्य राज्यमृद्धं ते लोको5यं कि वदिष्यति

English

As from a full ocean waters flow in the ten directions, so wealth flows from the royal family and rests on the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मार्थावखिलौ हित्वा वनं मौढ्यात् प्रतिष्ठसे

English

This earth belonged to Dilipa, Nriga, Nahusha, Ambarisha and Mandhata; she rests in you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्थ दोनोंको छोड़कर आप मोहके कारण ही वनमें जानेको उद्यत हुए हैं

English

That sacrifice made of wealth, with all fees, has come to you; if you do not sacrifice, O king, you incur offence against the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हो जायगा और इसका दोष आपके सिर ही लगेगा)

English

When a king sacrifices with the horse sacrifice with fees, all who come to his avabhritha bath become purified.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृत्वा नृशंसं हाथने धिगस्त्वधचनतामिह

English

In the great sacrifice, the Sarvamedha, the universal-formed Mahadeva offered all beings and himself by himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हियमाणे धने राजन् वयं कस्य क्षमेमहि

English

This path of prosperity is eternal; we have not heard of its end; great is the path of Dasharatha's son; do not take a bad road, O king."