Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

नास्ति भर्त्समो नाथो नास्ति भर्त्समं सुखम्

English

"Yudhishthira said, 'Thou hast said what the duties are of the four modes of the life and the four orders. Tell me now, O grandsire, what are the principal duties of a kingdom.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

नानापक्षिगणाकीर्ण सर: शीतजलं शिवम्

English

[Bhishma said:] "Equality toward all, freedom from exertion, truthful speech, detachment, and freedom from contentiousness: the man who has these is happy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विराजते हि सा क्षिप्रं कपोतीव दिवि स्थिता

English

The elders say these five steps are for peace; this is heaven, dharma, and the highest happiness of the good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इन्द्रोत: शौनको विप्रो यदाह जनमेजयम्

English

Here too they cite this ancient tale, sung by Manki out of detachment; learn it, Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अशिव: शिवसंकाशो मृतो जीवन्निवाटसि

English

Manki, striving for wealth and repeatedly frustrated, with some remaining wealth bought a pair of young bullocks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यमराजके दूत तुझे इन सारी बातोंकी याद दिला देंगे

English

The two well-yoked bullocks, going out to be broken in, suddenly ran at a camel sitting between them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्प घोरं भयं नूनं मया वैवस्वतादपि

English

When the two reached him, the camel, enraged, stood up, lifted the two onto his shoulder, and ran off at great speed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्व मन्युं विनीय त्वमभि मां वद शौनक

English

Seeing the two bullocks carried off by that tormenting camel, and dying, Manki said this there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्तुतीरलभमानानां संविदं वेदनिश्चितान्

English

'Wealth cannot be sought even by the skilled unless it is ordained, even joined with faith and rightly following effort.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पतिव्रता स्त्री होगी, जो पतिके बिना जीवित रह सकेगी?

English

"Bhishma said, 'The (election and) coronation of a king is the first duty of a kingdom. A kingdom in which anarchy prevails becomes weak and is soon afflicted by robbers. I In kingdoms torn by anarchy, righteousness cannot dwell. The inhabitants devour one another. An anarchy is the worst possible of states. The Srutis declare that in crowning a king, it is Indra that is crowned (in the person of the king). A person who is desirous of prosperity should worship the king as he should worship Indra himself. No one should dwell in kingdoms torn by anarchy. Agni does not convey (to the gods) the libations that are poured upon him in kingdoms where anarchy prevails. If a powerful king approaches kingdoms weakened by anarchy, from desire of annexing them to his dominions, the people should go forward and receive the invader with respect. Some conduct would be consistent with wise counsels. There is no evil greater than anarchy. If the powerful invader be inclined to equity, everything will be right. If, on the other hand, he be engaged, he may exterminate all. That cow which cannot be easily milked has to suffer much torture. On the other hand, that cow which is capable of being easily milked, has not to suffer any torture whatever. The wood that bends easily does not require to be heated. The tree that bends easily, has not to suffer any torture (at the hands of the gardener). Guided by these instances, O hero, men should bend before those that are powerful. The man that bends his head to a powerful person really bends his head to Indra. For

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं विलप्य बहुधा करुणं सा सुदु:ःखिता

English

these reasons, men desirous of prosperity should (elect and) crown some person as their king. They who live in countries where anarchy prevails cannot enjoy their wealth and wives. During times of anarchy, the sinful man derive great pleasure by robbing the wealth of other people. When, however, his (ill-got) wealth is snatched by others, he wishes for a king. It is evident, therefore, that in times of anarchy the very wicked even cannot be happy. The wealth of one is snatched away by two. That of those two is snatched away by many acting together. He who is not a slave is made a slave. Women, again, are forcibly abducted. For these reasons the gods created kings for protecting the people. If there were no king on earth for wielding the rod of chastisement, the strong would then have preyed on the weak after the manner of fishes in the water. In hath been heard by us that men, in days of old, in consequence of anarchy, met with destruction, devouring one another like stronger fishes devouring the weaker ones in the water. It hath been heard by us that a few amongst them then, assembling together, made certain compacts, saying, 'He who becomes harsh in speech, or violent in temper, he who seduces or abducts other people's wives or robs the wealth that belongs to others, should be cast off by us.' For inspiring confidence among all classes of the people, they made such a compact and lived for some time. Assembling after some time they proceeded in affliction to the Grandsire, saying, 'Without a king, O

हिन्दी अर्थ

पतिव्रता कबूतरी उसी प्रज्वलित अग्निमें समा गयी

English

Two ornaments hang from the camel's neck; my two dear calves are carried off; this is surely pure fate; there is no human effort.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तततद्रित्राड़दधरं भर्तारें सान्वपश्यत

English

Even if human effort is found at any time, when sought, that too stands as fate alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चित्रमाल्याम्बरधरं सर्वाभरणभूषितम्

English

Therefore detachment alone is to be reached here by one who wants happiness; the despondent sleeps happily, hopeless in the pursuit of wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्मणा पूजितत्तत्र रेमे स सह भार्यया

English

Ah, well said by Shuka, free of everything, setting out for the great forest from Janaka's house.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया और अपने सत्कर्मसे पूजित हो वहाँ आनन्दपूर्वक रहने लगा

English

One who could obtain all desires and one who gives them all up: the giving up of all desires surpasses their attainment.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अष्टचत्वारिंशयदिधिकशततमो ध्याय:

English

No one has ever gone to the end of all longings; in body and life the craving of the dull grows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृष्टवा तौ दम्पती राजन् व्यचिन्तयत तां गतिम्

English

Turn back from longings, be calm, be disgusted, my friend; you have been deceived again and again, and you are still not disgusted, body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति बुद्धया विनिश्चित्य गमनायोपचक्रमे

English

If I am not to be destroyed by you, if you so delight in me, do not engage me in greed in vain, you who love wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भरा था और अत्यन्त सुखद जान पड़ता था

English

The wealth you have heaped up has been lost again and again; when will you let go, fool, wealth-seeker, lover of wealth?

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपवासकृशोत्यर्थ स तु पार्थिव लुब्धक:

English

Ah, my folly, that I am bought by you; would a man ever become the servant of others?

हिन्दी अर्थ

महान्तं निश्चयं कृत्वा लुब्धकः प्रविवेश ह

English

Neither those before nor after have reached the end of desires; giving up all undertakings, I am awake, I am watchful.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स कण्टकैर्विभिन्नाड्को लोहिताद्रीकृतच्छवि:

English

Surely your heart, desire, is made of the firm essence of the thunderbolt, since though seized by hundreds of evils it does not split in a hundred.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततो द्रुमाणां महता पवनेन वने तदा

English

I give up you, desire, and whatever is dear to you; seeking happiness for myself, I find happiness in the self.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स ज्वालै: पवनोदशभूतैर्विस्फुलिज्ज:ः समन्तत:

English

Desire, I know your root; you are born from conception; I shall not conceive you, and you will not be with your root.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः स देहमोक्षार्थ सम्प्रहषष्टेन चेतसा

English

The seeking of wealth is not happy; after gaining it, worry increases; loss of the gained is like death; whether it is gained or not.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसने परम सिद्धि प्राप्त कर ली

English

Who gets nothing after death? What is more painful? One is not satisfied with what is got and seeks more.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यक्षगन्धर्वसिद्धानां मध्ये भ्राजन्तमिन्द्रवत्

English

Wealth, ever craving, is sweet like Ganga water; it dissolves intoxication; I am awake; let it go.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लुब्धकेन सह स्वर्ग गता: पुण्येन कर्मणा

English

Let the host of beings that has resorted to this body of mine go from here as it likes, or stay as it pleases.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वर्गलोकमें स्थित हो अपने तेजसे प्रकाशित होती है

English

I have no affection for you here, who follow desire and greed; leaving all of you, I take refuge in truth alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कपोतस्य च धर्मिष्ठा गति: पुण्येन कर्मणा

English

Seeing all beings in the body and in my own mind, fixing intellect in yoga, learning, goodness, and mind in Brahman,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाशुभ॑ विद्यते तस्य मनसापि प्रमादत:

English

I shall roam unattached, happy, free of disease in the worlds, so that you will not again put me into sorrows as you have.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गोघ्नेष्वपि भवेदस्मिन्निष्कृति: पापकर्मण:

English

Driven out by you I have no other refuge; for craving, grief and fatigue you, desire, are always the source.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेवाले पुरुषोंके पापका भी प्रायश्चित्त हो जाता है

English

I think loss of wealth the greater sorrow, the greatest of all; relatives despise and friends despise one who has fallen from wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न दुर्गतिमवाप्रोति स्वर्गलोकं च गच्छति

English

With thousands of humiliations come faults in poverty and wealth; and the little portion of pleasure is made of pains.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वर्गलोककी प्रप्ति होती है

English

Robbers formerly strike a man, saying "he has wealth"; people are troubled by various conflicts and ever alarmed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकोनपञ्चाशदधिकशततमो ध्याय:

English

I have long known that dull greed is sorrow; whatever you cling to, desire, you follow that.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुच्यते स कथं तस्मादेतत् सर्व वदस्व मे

English

You do not know the truth; you are a child, hard to satisfy, never full, like fire; you know neither the easy nor the hard.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बैठे तो वह उससे किस प्रकार मुक्त हो सकता है? यह सब मुझे बताइये

English

Hard to fill like the nether world, you wish to bind me with sorrows; today I cannot be engaged again by you, desire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अबुद्धिपूर्वामागच्छद् ब्रह्महत्यां महीपति:

English

Having reached detachment through loss of wealth by chance, and gained the highest peace, I no longer think of desires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स जगाम वन राजा दहामानो दिवानिशम्

English

I bear excessive hardships here; unwise, I do not wake; deceived by loss of wealth, I lie with fever in all my limbs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चिन्तासे दिन-रात जलते हुए वनमें चले गये

English

I give you up, desire, leaving all movements of the mind; you will not again delight in me as in a woven cloth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतिवेलं तपस्तेपे दह्ममान: स मन्युना

English

I shall forgive those who do not forgive, I shall not harm though harmed, freed from hate I shall speak kindly, disregarding the unkind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगे। दुःखसे दग्ध होते हुए वे दीर्घकालतक तपस्यामें लगे रहे

English

Satisfied, with senses at ease, ever living on what comes, I shall not make you, my enemy, fulfilled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्यटन् पृथिवीं कृत्स्नां देशो देशे नराधिप:

English

Know that I have come to detachment, ease, satisfaction, peace, truth, self-control, forbearance and compassion for all beings as my refuge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

के लिये उपाय पूछा

English

Therefore let desire, greed, craving and meanness leave me as I stand firm; I am now abiding in goodness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समासाद्योपजग्राह पादयो: परिपीडयन्

English

Having abandoned desire, greed, anger and harshness, today I am not under the sway of greed; I shall not meet sorrow, being master of myself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ता पापस्य महतो भ्रूणहा किमिहागत:

English

Whatever one gives up of desires, that fills up his happiness; one ever under the power of desire meets only sorrow.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गच्छ गच्छ न ते स्थान प्रीणात्यस्मानिति ब्रुवन्

English

When a man shakes off desires, whatever dust there is, sorrow born of desire and anger, shamelessness and discontent, goes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पापायैव हि सृष्टोडसि कर्मणे हि यवीयसे

English

I have entered Brahman like a pool in summer entered for cold; I am calm, I am cool, I sit in pure happiness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

खोटे कर्मके लिये ही तेरा जन्म हुआ है

English

The pleasure of desire in the world and the great divine pleasure do not equal a sixteenth part of the pleasure of the end of craving.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपसा हैवतेज्याभिरवरन्दनेन तितिक्षया

English

Having killed desire, the best enemy, with myself as the seventh, and reached the unslayable city of Brahman, I shall be happy like a king.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

निरर्था: सर्व एवैषामाशाबन्धास्त्वदाश्रया:

English

Resorting to this wisdom, Manki reached detachment; giving up all desires, he gained the great happiness of Brahman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेषु त्वं सतत द्वेष्टा ब्राह्मणेषु निरर्थक:

English

By the loss of his bullocks, Manki is said to have reached immortality; he cut the root of desire and by that gained great happiness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंसे तू सदा द्वेष रखता है। तेरा जीवन व्यर्थ है

English

Here too they cite this ancient tale, sung by Janaka, king of Videha, when he had found peace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अशाश्षती: शाशक्षृती क्ष समा: पापेन कर्मणा

English

'Infinite, alas, is my wealth, for I have nothing at all; when Mithila is on fire, nothing of mine is burnt.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिर किये नरकमें पड़ा रहेगा

English

Here too they cite these collected words of Bodhya, set down on detachment; learn them, Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततश्न पुनरावृत्त: पापयोनिं गमिष्यसि

English

King Nahusha questioned the self-controlled sage Bodhya, who had reached peace through detachment, calm, and satisfied with wisdom.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रतिस्मारयितारस्त्वां यमदूता यमक्षये

English

"Greatly wise one, give me instruction in peace; thinking on what understanding do you roam calm and content?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

गा भवान् गर्हयते निन्द्य॑ निन्दति मां पुन:

English

[Bodhya said:] "I live by instruction; I teach no one here; I shall tell you its mark; let it be considered by yourself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्व हीदं दुष्कृतं मे ज्वलाम्यग्नाविवाहित:

English

Pingala, the osprey, the serpent, the search of the deer in the forest, the arrow-maker, and the maiden: these are my teachers."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूयश्चैवाभिरक्षन्तु निर्धनान् निर्जना इव

English

divine lord, we are going to destruction. Appoint some one as our king. All of us shall worship him and he shall protect us.' Thus solicited, the Grandsire asked Manu. Manu, however, did not assent to the

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंके सहित हैवीवाणीके समान मेरी यह सच्ची बात कान खोलकर सुन लो

English

[Bhishma said:] "Here too they cite this ancient tale, the dialogue of Prahlada with the sage who lived like a python.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही दृष्टि रख रहे हो, यह कम आश्वर्यकी बात नहीं है

English

Prahlada, wise and approved by the wise, king, questioned a certain brahmana roaming, at ease of mind and free of disease.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ययातिकी गायी हुई इस गाथाका उदाहरण दिया करते हैं

English

"Healthy, capable, gentle, self-controlled, without contentiousness, free of envy, of good speech, esteemed in the world, wise, you roam like a child.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यज्ञमेकान्तत: कृत्वा तत् संन्यस्य तपश्चरेत्

English

You do not seek gain nor grieve over loss; ever as if satisfied, brahmana, you slight nothing at all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करके फिर उसे त्यागकर तपस्यामें लग जाय

English

While the people are being swept away by the current, you seem undisturbed, unmoved like a mountain peak in the tasks of dharma, desire and wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सरस्वत्याश्न तीर्थानि तीर्थभ्यश्व पृथूदकम्

English

You do not pursue dharma and wealth, nor do you engage in desire; disregarding the objects of the senses, you roam freed like a witness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तीर्थको श्रेष्ठ कहा गया है

English

What is your wisdom, sage, what learning, what livelihood? Quickly tell me, brahmana, what you consider the highest good here."

हिन्दी अर्थ

महासर: पुष्कराणि प्रभासोत्तरमानसे

English

Thus questioned, the wise one, who knew the ordinances of the world's dharma, answered Prahlada with gentle, unharmful speech.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपातानू प्रतितिष्ठन्ति पुलिन्दशबरा इव

English

"Manu said, 'I fear all sinful acts. To govern a kingdom is exceedingly difficult, especially among men who are always false and deceitful in their behaviour.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

जैसे पिता पुत्रपर स्वभावत: संतुष्ट होता है, उसी प्रकार मुझपर भी प्रसन्न होइये'

English

"Bhishma continued, 'The inhabitants of the earth then said unto him, 'Do not fear. The sins that men commit will touch those only that commit them (without staining thee in the least). For the increase of thy treasury, we will give thee a fiftieth part of our animals and precious metals and a tenth part of our grain. When our maidens also will become desirous of wedding, we shall, when the question comes up, give thee the most beautiful ones among them. Those amongst men who will become the foremost of all in the use of weapons and in riding animals and driving vehicles, shall proceed behind thee like the deities behind Indra. With thy strength enhanced in this way, and becoming invincible and possessed of great prowess, thou wilt be our king and protect us happily like Kuvera protecting the Yakshas and the Rakshasas. A fourth part of the merit which men will earn under thy protection will be thine. Strengthened by that merit so easily obtained by thee, do thou protect us, O king, like He of a hundred sacrifices protecting the deities. Like the Sun scorching everything with his rays, go out for winning victories. Crush the pride of foes and let righteousness always triumph (in the world).' Thus addressed by those inhabitants of the earth, Manu, possessed of great energy, proceeded, accompanied by a large force. Of high descent, he seemed then to blaze with prowess. Beholding the might of Manu, like the gods eyeing the might of Indra, the inhabitants of the earth became inspired with fear and set

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति वै पण्डितो भूत्वा भूतानां नानुकुप्यते

English

their hearts upon their respective duties. Manu then made his round through the world, checking everywhere all acts of wickedness and setting all men to their respective duties, like a rain-charged cloud (in its mission of beneficence).'

हिन्दी अर्थ

निर्विण्णात्मा परोक्षो वा धिक्कृत: पूर्वसाधुषु

English

"Those, O Yudhishthira, those men on earth who desire prosperity should first elect and crown a king for the protection of all. Like disciples humbling themselves in the presence of the preceptors or the gods in the presence of Indra, all men should humble themselves before the king. One that is honoured by his own people becomes an object of regard with his foes also, while one that is disregarded by his own is overridden by foes. If the king be overridden by his foes, all his subjects become unhappy. Therefore, umbrellas and vehicles and outward ornaments, and viands, and drinks, and mansions, and seats, and beds, and all utensils for use and show, should be assigned to the king. By such means the king will succeed in discharging his duties of protection (the better) and become irresistible. He should speak with smiles. Addressed sweetly by others, he should address others sweetly. Grateful (to those that serve him), firmly devoted (to those that deserve his respect), and with passions under control, he should give unto others their due. Looked upon by others he should look at them mildly, sweetly, and

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुरुष्वेह यथाशान्ति ब्रह्मा शरणमस्तु ते

English

"I perceive the end, in turn, even of water-born creatures, of great bodies and of tiny ones in the great ocean.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथवा तप्यसे पापे धर्ममेवानुपश्य वै

English

Of the moving and unmoving beings, lord of the asuras, even of kings, I see death plainly everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मपर ही दृष्टि रक्खो

English

Of sky-roamers also, best of the Danavas, of birds, death rises in due time, even of the powerful.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बुभूषुं भजमानं च प्रीतिमानू भव शौनक

English

The lights wandering in heaven, small and great, I see falling in due time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वभूतहितं तिष्ठ धर्म चैव प्रतिस्मरन्

English

Seeing thus beings bound by death, equal in all, I, learned and with my duty done, sleep happily.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तां मे हैवीं गिरं सत्यां शृणु त्वं ब्राह्मणै:ः सह

English

I swallow even a very large mouthful obtained by chance; I lie again many days without eating.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रोशतां सर्वभूतानां हाहा धिगिति जल्पताम्

English

Food flows to me again, plentiful and of many good qualities; then again little and of few qualities; then again none at all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हें केवल धर्मके कारण निकट आनेके लिये आमन्त्रित करता हूँ

English

Sometimes I eat grains, sometimes oil-cake; I eat rice and meats, and various dishes again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ता वाच: सुहृद: श्रुत्वा संज्वरिष्यन्ति मे भूशम्

English

Sometimes I lie on a couch, sometimes on the ground; sometimes a bed is had even in a palace.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बात सुनकर मेरे सुहृद् मुझपर अत्यन्त रोषसे जल उठेंगे

English

I wear rags, hemp, linen and deerskins; at one time I wear very costly garments.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जानीहि मत्कृतं तात ब्राह्मणान् प्रति भारत

English

I neither refuse the righteous enjoyment that comes by chance, nor pursue it when hard to get.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रतिजानीहि चाद्रोहं ब्राह्मणानां नराधिप

English

Unmoving, deathless, auspicious, free of grief, pure, unequalled, esteemed by the learned, unliked and unpractised by fools: this python-vow I follow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेरे सामने यह प्रतिज्ञा करो कि अब मैं ब्राह्मणोंसे कभी द्रोह नहीं करूँगा

English

With unwavering mind, not falling from my dharma, with limited wandering, knowing high and low, free of fear, passion, greed and delusion, I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रोग्धास्मि ब्राह्मणान् विप्र चरणावपि ते स्पृशे

English

Eating and drinking food of uncertain kind, with place and time divided by the turn of fate, pleasing to the heart and unpractised by misers, I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुगृह्नाति भूतानि स्वेन वृत्तेन पार्थिव:

English

Seeing people overcome by craving, "this, this," losing heart without gaining wealth, I follow, by subtle understanding of truth, this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यत्र त्वं तादृशो भूत्वा धर्ममेवानुपश्यसि

English

Seeing in many ways the wretched man here, noble or ignoble, resorting to others for the sake of wealth, I, self-possessed, calm, delighting in peace, follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनाश्चर्य तदित्याहुर्नातिदूरेण वर्तते

English

Seeing in truth that pleasure and pain, harm and gain, delight and disgust, death and life are fixed by ordinance, I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अधिक कठिन नहीं है

English

Free of fear, passion, delusion and pride, endowed with steadiness, intellect and wisdom, calm, seeing the enjoyers of their fruit arrived, I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यच्चेत् समी क्षयैव स्याद् भवेत् तस्मिंस्ततो गुण:

English

With uncertain bed and seat by nature, joined with self-control, rules, vows, truth and purity, free of hoarding the fruit, delighted, I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पज्चैतानि पवित्राणि षष्ठ॑ सुचरितं तप:

English

Seeing that what comes by efforts for gain brings no happiness, with understanding gained and established in myself, to restrain the thirsty, unsteady mind, I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अच्छी तरह आचरणमें लाया हुआ तप भी छठा पवित्र कर्म माना गया है

English

Neither heart nor mind runs after it, seeing the difficulty of getting dear pleasure and its impermanence, both together; I follow this python-vow, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेन सम्यग्गृहीतेन श्रेयांसं धर्ममाप्स्यसि

English

Much has been said of this by the wise, by poets spreading their own fame: "this, this," here and there, searching the depths by their own views.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लानेपर तुम श्रेष्ठतम धर्मको प्राप्त कर लोगे

English

Having reflected on that, so varied and taken up by unwise men here, unfinished, with endless faults, I roam among men, my anger and craving subdued.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अत्राप्युदाहरन्तीमां गाथां गीतां ययातिना

English

[Bhishma said:] The great-souled man here who follows the way of the python, with attachment tamed, free of fear, anger, greed and delusion, would indeed roam happily in this manner of life."