Ashramavasika Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथमासन् महाराज्ञि धृतराष्ट्र महात्मनि

English

Saraswati also, must the word Jaya be uttered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथैव कुन्ती गान्धार्या गुरुवृत्तिमवर्तत

English

How was that king, whose ministers and sons were slain and whose support among men was gone, and the renowned Gandhari, when their sovereignty was lost?

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वान् कामान् महातेजा: प्रददावम्बिकासुते

English

For how long did my ancestors, the great-souled ones, remain in the kingdom? You ought to explain that to me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनोवाजञ्छित वस्तुओंकी सुविधा देते थे

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Having regained the kingdom and slain their enemies, the great-souled Pandavas ruled the earth with Dhritarashtra before them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपातिष्ठन्त राजानं धृतराष्ट्रं यथा पुरा

English

Vidura and Sanjaya attended on Dhritarashtra, and so did the wise Yuyutsu, the Kaurava, son of the vaishya woman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपाजहुर्यथान्यायं धृतराष्ट्रस्य पाण्डवा:

English

The Pandavas used to consult him in all matters, and with his leave they ruled for fifteen years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उलूपी नागकन्या च देवी चित्राड़दा तथा

English

Those heroes always went and attended on that king, bowed at his feet, and stood by the king of dharma's wish; kissed on their heads, they did all their work.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एताश्षान्याश्न बह्दयो वै योषित: पुरुषर्षभ

English

Kunti, daughter of Kuntibhoja, followed Gandhari, as did Draupadi, Subhadra and the other Pandava women, who behaved alike toward those two, the parents-in-law, as was fitting.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा पुत्रवियुक्तो5यं न किंचिद् दुःखमाप्नुयात्

English

Yudhishthira, O great king, presented to Dhritarashtra costly couches, garments, ornaments, all things fit for a king, and many kinds of food and drink.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त कर लेनेके बाद महाराज धृतराष्ट्रके प्रति कैसा बर्ताव करते थे?

English

"Janamejaya said 'After having acquired their kingdom, how did my grandsires, the high-souled Pandavas, conduct themselves towards the high-souled king Dhritarashtra? How, indeed, did that king who had all his counsellors and sons slain, who was without a refuge, and whose affluence had disappeared, behave? How also did Gandhari of great fame conduct herself? For how many years did my high-souled grandsires rule the kingdom? It behoveth thee to tell me all this.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थिता राज्ये महात्मानस्तन्ये व्याख्यातुमहसि

English

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having got back their kingdom, the high-souled Pandavas, their foes all slain, ruled the Earth, placing Dhritarashtra at their head. Vidura, and Sanjaya and Yuyutsu of great intelligence, who was Dhritarashtra's son by his Vaisya wife, used to wait upon Dhritarashtra. The Pandavas used to take the opinion of that king in all matters. Indeed, for ten and five years, they did all things under the advice of the old king. Those heroes used very often to go to that monarch and sit beside him, after having worshipped his feet, agreeably to the wishes of king Yudhishthira the just. They did all things under the command of Dhritarashtra who smelt their heads in affection. The daughter of king Kuntibhoja also obeyed Gandhari in everything. Draupadi and Subhadra and the other ladies of the Pandavas behaved towards the old king and the queen as if they were their own father-in-law and mother-in-law. Costly beds and robes and ornaments, and food and drink and other enjoyable articles, in profusion and of such superior kinds as were worthy of royal use, were presented by king Yudhishthira unto Dhritarashtra. Similarly Kunti behaved towards Gandhari as towards a senior. Vidura, and Sanjaya, and Yuyutsu, O thou of Karu's race, used to always wait upon the old king whose sons had all been slain. The dear brother-in-law of Drona, viz., the very Superior Brahmana, Kripa, that mighty bowman, also attended upon the king. The holy Vyasa also used to often meet with the old monarch and recite to him the histories of old Rishis and celestial ascetics and Pitris and Rakshasas. Vidura, under the orders of Dhritarashtra, superintended the discharge of all acts of religious merit and all that related to the administration of the law. Through the excellent policy of Vidura, by the expenditure of even a small wealth, the Pandavas obtained numerous agreeable services from their

हिन्दी अर्थ

सब बातें मुझे विस्तारपूर्वक बतानेकी कृपा करें

English

feudatories and followers. King Dhritarashtra liberated prisoners and pardoned those that were

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रं पुरस्कृत्य पृथिवीं पर्यपालयन्

English

Permitted by Dhritarashtra, Vidura carried out the tasks connected with dharma and with administration.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पानेके अनन्तर राजा धृतराष्ट्रको ही आगे रखकर पृथ्वीका पालन करने लगे

English

Through Vidura's influence, even his weighty tasks were accomplished with very light means from the neighbouring lords.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैश्यापुत्रश्न मेधावी युयुत्सु: कुरुसत्तम

English

He also arranged releases from bondage and the release of those condemned; and the king, son of Dharma, never said anything.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चक्कुस्तेना भ्यनुज्ञाता वर्षाणि दश पञ्च च

English

On pleasure excursions the Kuru king Yudhishthira, of great splendour, would grant all desires to Ambika's son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लेकर प्रत्येक कार्य करते थे। इस तरह उन्होंने पंद्रह वर्षोतक राज्यका शासन किया

English

Cooks, soup-makers and music-makers attended King Dhritarashtra as before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समां वृत्तिमवर्तन्त तयो: श्वश्वोर्यथाविधि

English

The Pandavas presented to Dhritarashtra costly garments and many kinds of garlands, as was proper.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समान भावसे विधिवत् सेवा किया करती थीं

English

They prepared for him, as before, maireya, honey, meat, light drinks and wondrous varieties of food.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपासते सम त॑ वृद्ध हतपुत्रं जनाधिपम्

English

And whatever kings had gathered from all sides, all of them attended on the lord of the Kurus as before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स च तस्मिन् महेष्वास: कृप: समभवत् तदा

English

Kunti, Draupadi, the Satvata lady, Ulupi the Naga's daughter, and the divine Chitrangada,

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रके ही पास रहते थे

English

Dhrishtaketu's sister and Jarasandha's daughter, all the servants, attended Gandhari too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथा: कुर्वन् पुराणर्षिदिवर्षिपित्रक्षसाम्

English

"So that he may suffer no sorrow, bereft of his sons," thought Yudhishthira, O king, always bringing his brothers under his sway.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रा भ्यनुज्ञातो विदुरस्तान्यकारयत्

English

Hearing the sensible words of the king of dharma, they then behaved especially well, except Bhima alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्यन्तेर्थ: सुलघुभि: सुनयाद् विदुरस्य वै

English

That did not leave the heart of the ill-minded Dhritarashtra—what was brought about by the dice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं ते धर्मराजस्य श्रुत्वा वचनमर्थवत्

English

condemned to death. King Yudhishthira the just never said anything to this. On those occasions when the son of Amvika went on pleasure excursions, the Kuru king Yudhishthira of great energy used to give him every article of enjoyment. Aralikas, and juice-makers, and makers of Ragakhandavas waited on king Dhritarashtra as before, l Pandu's son, collected costly robes and garlands of diverse kinds and duly offered them to Dhritarashtra. Maireya wines, fish of various kinds, and sherbets and honey, and many delightful kinds of food prepared by modifications (of diverse articles), were caused to be made for the old king as in his days of prosperity. Those kings of Earth who came there one after another, all used to wait upon the old Kuru monarch as before. Kunti, and Draupadi, and she of the Sattwata race, possessed of great fame, and Ulupi, the daughter of the snake chief, and queen Chitrangada, and the sister of Dhrishtaketu, and the daughter of Jarasandha,— these and many other ladies, O chief of men, used to wait upon the daughter of Suvala like maids of all work. That Dhritarashtra, who was deprived of all his children, might not feel unhappy in any matter, was what Yudhishthira often said unto his brothers to see. They also, on their part, listening to these commands of grave import from king Yudhishthira, showed particular obedience to the old king. There was one exception, however. It embraced Bhimasena. All that had followed from that match at dice which had been brought about by the wicked understanding of Dhritarashtra, did not disappear from the heart of that hero. (He remembered those incidents still).'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

तच्च कुन्तीसुतो राजा सर्वमेवान्वपद्यत

English

That bearer of the Kuru burden gave gifts to Brahmanas and the first fruits, and Kunti's son the king approved all of it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उवाच स तदा भ्रातृनमात्यांश्व महीपति:

English

Yudhishthira, intent on compassion, pleased, then spoke to his brothers and ministers, as king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निदेशे धृतराष्ट्रस्य यस्तिष्ठति स मे सुहृत्

English

"This king is to be honoured by me and by you; whoever stays under Dhritarashtra's direction is my friend, and one who is contrary is my enemy and to be put away."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पितृवत्तेषु चाह:सु पुत्राणां श्राद्धकर्मणि

English

"When the days have been counted, at the shraddha for his sons, let the king give to all whatever he wishes."

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः स राजा कौरव्यो धृतराष्ट्री महामना:

English

Then the high-minded Kaurava King Dhritarashtra gave great wealth in many forms to costly-worthy Brahmanas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजा धृतराष्ट्र हमारी ओरसे शोक पाकर कहीं अपने प्राण न त्याग दें

English

The king of dharma, Bhima, Savyasachin and the twins followed all that, looking to Dhritarashtra's wishes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यावद्धि कुरुवीरस्य जीवत्पुत्रस्य वै सुखम्

English

"How is it that the aged king, struck by grief for his sons, having received grief from us, does not die?"—so he reflects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब भी उन्हें मिलते रहें--इसके लिये पाण्डवोंने पूरी व्यवस्था की थी

English

"As long as the chief of the Kurus' son lived, whatever happiness there was, let him obtain it and enjoyments"—so they resolved.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रस्य दुर्बुद्ध्य यद् वृत्तं द्यूतकारितम्

English

called Ara are called Aralu. They who were expert in cooking those potherbs were called Aralikas. Ragakhandava was manufactured from piper longum, dry ginger, sugar, and the juice of Phaseolus

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते आश्रमवासिके पर्वणि आश्रमवासपर्वणि प्रथमो5ध्याय:

English

And Dhritarashtra looked on those heroes, trained and established in discipline, always like pupils, as on a teacher.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विजहार यथापूर्वमृषिश्रि: पर्युपासित:

English

And Gandhari too, with various funeral rites for her sons, came to freedom from the debt, giving desired things to Brahmanas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सानन्द निवास करने लगे

English

Thus Yudhishthira, king of dharma, best of the upholders of dharma, the wise one, with his brothers, honoured that king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आज्ञाके अधीन रहते थे

English

" Vaisampayana said, 'Thus worshipped by the Pandavas, the royal soil of Amvika passed his time happily as before, waited upon and honoured by the Rishis. That perpetuator of Kuru's race used to make those foremost of offerings which should be given to the Brahmanas. The royal son of Kunti always placed those articles under Dhritarashtra's control. Destitute of malice as king Yudhishthira was, he was always affectionate towards his uncle. Addressing his brothers and councillors, the king said, 'King Dhritarashtra should be honoured both by myself and you all. He. indeed, is a well-wisher of mine who is obedient to the commands of Dhritarashtra. He, on the other hand, who behaves otherwise towards him, is my enemy. Such a man should certainly be punished by me. On days of performing the rites ordained for the

हिन्दी अर्थ

अप्रिय नहीं करते थे

English

While the great-souled Pandavas lived in righteous conduct, King Dhritarashtra, son of Ambika, was pleased.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यद् यद् ब्रूते च किंचित् स धृतराष्ट्री जनाधिप:

English

And Gandhari, daughter of Subala, casting off her grief for her sons, was always affectionate to him, as to her own sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तं स राजा महाराज पाण्डवानां धुरंधर:

English

The Kaurava (Yudhishthira) ever did only pleasing things, never displeasing, to the king, son of Vichitravirya, O best of the Kurus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेन तस्याभवत् प्रीतो वृत्तेन स नराधिप:

English

Whatever Gandhari, the renowned, said, small or great, King Dhritarashtra did it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा च प्रातरुत्थाय कृतजप्य: शुचिर्न॑प:

English

Then that king, O great king, the leader of the Pandavas, slayer of heroes, honoured those words and did as they said.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणान् स्वस्ति वाच्याथ हुत्वा चैव हुताशनम्

English

By that conduct the king was pleased with him, and he repented, remembering his dull and senseless son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणानां यथावृत्त: क्षत्रियाणां यथाविध:

English

And always rising at dawn, after reciting his prayers, pure, the king prayed for the Pandavas' unconquered success in battles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्ववर्तत भीमोपि निश्चितो धर्मजं नृूपम्

English

Having Brahmanas recite blessings and offering oblations to the fire, that king prayed for long life for the sons of Pandu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्रश्न तान् सर्वान् विनीतान् नियमे स्थितान्

English

Pitris, as also in the Sraddhas performed for his sons and all well-wishers, the high- souled Kuru king Dhritarashtra, gave away unto Brahmanas, as each deserved, as profuse measures of wealth as he liked. King Yudhishthira the just, and Bhima, and Arjuna, and the twins, desirous of doing what was agreeable to the old king, used to execute all his orders. They always took care that the old king who was afflicted with the slaughter of his sons and grandsons,— with, that is, grief caused by the Pandavas themselves,— might not die of his grief Indeed, the Pandavas bore themselves towards him in such a way that that Kuru hero might not be deprived of that happiness and all those articles of enjoyment which had been his while his sons lived. The five brothers, viz., the sons of Pandu, behaved themselves even thus towards Dhritarashtra, living under his command. Dhritarashtra also, seeing them so humble and obedient to his commands and acting towards him as disciples towards preceptors, adopted the affectionate behaviour of a preceptor towards them in return. Gandhari, by performing the diverse rites of the Sraddha and making gifts unto Brahmanas of diverse objects of enjoyment, became freed from the debt she owed to her slain children. Thus did that foremost of righteous men, viz., king Yudhishthira the just, possessed of great intelligence, along with his brothers, worship king Dhritarashtra.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

गान्धारी चैव पुत्राणां विविधै: श्राद्धकर्मभि:

English

"Vaisampayana continued, 'Possessed of great energy, that perpetuator of Kuru's race, viz., the old king Dhritarashtra, could not notice any ill-will in Yudhishthira Seeing that the high-souled Pandavas were in the observance of a wise and righteous conduct, king Dhritarashtra, the son of Amvika, became gratified with them. Suvala's daughter, Gandhari, casting off all sorrow for her (slain) children, began to show great affection for the Pandavas as if they were her own children. Endued with great energy, the Kuru king Yudhishthira, never did anything that was disagreeable to the royal son of Vichitraviryya. On the other hand, he always behaved towards him in a highly agreeable way. Whatever acts, grave or light, were directed by king Dhritarashtra, or the helpless Gandhari to be done, were all accomplished with reverence, O monarch, by that slayer of hostile heroes, viz., the Pandava king. The old king became

हिन्दी अर्थ

स राजा सुमहातेजा वृद्ध: कुरुकुलोद्वह:

English

Whatever sin the sons of Dhritarashtra had done before, the king (Yudhishthira) did not hold it in his heart and followed that king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बर्ताव नहीं देखा, जो उनके मनको अप्रिय लगनेवाला हो

English

And any man who did any unpleasant thing to the son of Ambika became an object of hatred to the wise son of Kunti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्तमानेषु सद्वृत्तिं पाण्डवेषु महात्मसु

English

No man, out of fear, ever said anything ill of King Dhritarashtra or of Duryodhana in Yudhishthira's hearing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनके ऊपर बहुत प्रसन्न रहते थे

English

Gandhari and Vidura were pleased by the king's steadiness, and by the purity of Ajatashatru, but not, slayer of foes, by Bhima's.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सौबलेयी च गान्धारी पुत्रशोकमपास्य तम्

English

Bhima too followed, sighing, the king (Yudhishthira), son of Dharma, but looking at Dhritarashtra was ever ill at ease.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियाण्येव तु कौरव्यो नाप्रियाणि कुरूद्धह:

English

The Kaurava (Bhima) followed the wise Yudhishthira, son of Dharma, who was following the king, with his heart turned away.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथापि धृतराष्ट्रको देखकर उनके मनमें सदा ही दुर्भावना जाग उठती थी

English

highly gratified with such conduct of Yudhishthira. Indeed, he was grieved at the remembrance of his own wicked son. Rising every day at early dawn, he purified himself and went through his recitations, and then blessed the Pandavas by wishing them victory in battle. Making the usual gifts unto the Brahmanas and causing them to utter benedictions, and Pouring libations on the sacred fire, the old king prayed for long life to the Pandavas. Indeed, the king had never derived that great happiness from his own sons which he always derived from the sons of Pandu. King Yudhishthira at that time became as agreeable to the Brahmanas as to the Kshatriyas, and the diverse bands of Vaisyas and Sudras of his realm. Whatever wrongs were done to him by the sons of Dhritarashtra, king Yudhishthira, forgot them all, and reverenced his uncle. If any man did anything that was not agreeable to the son of Amvika, he became thereby an object of hatred to the intelligent son of Kunti. Indeed, through fear of Yudhishthira, nobody could talk of the evil deeds of either Duryodhana or Dhritarashtra. Both Gandhari and

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्मृत्वा दुर्योधन शत्रुं कर्णदुःशासनावपि

English

But when the Kaurava king (Dhritarashtra) remembered his foolish son, then that king in his heart held ill thoughts of Bhima.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्धस्य नृपते: पुत्रा मया परिघबाहुना

English

Likewise Bhimasena too could not bear King Dhritarashtra, O king of kings, and always was displeased in heart.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इमौ तौ परिघप्रख्यौ भुजी मम दुरासदौ

English

Vrikodara did secret, unpleasant things to him, and also by contrived men always countered his orders.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ताविमौ चन्दनेनाक्तौ चन्दनाहौं च मे भुजी

English

Then Bhima, in the midst of friends, made the sound of slapping his arms, intolerant, in the hearing of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और बन्धु-बान्धवोंसहित राजा दुर्योधन नष्ट कर दिया गया”

English

Remembering his enemy Duryodhana, Karna and Duhshasana, Bhima then spoke harsh words in great rage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एताश्षान्याश्व विविधा: शल्यभूता नराधिप:

English

"The sons of the blind king, armed with all kinds of weapons, were sent to the other world by me of iron-club arms, with their lives taken."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सा च बुद्धिमती देवी कालपर्यायवेदिनी

English

"These two arms of mine, like iron bars, hard to approach, between which the Dhritarashtras came to ruin."

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः पज्चदशे वर्षे समतीते नराधिप:

English

"These two arms of mine, smeared with sandal, are worthy of homage, by which Duryodhana was brought to ruin with his sons and kinsmen."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्ववर्तत कौरव्यो हृदयेन पराड्मुख:

English

Vidura also wore well pleased with the capacity the king Ajatasatru showed for bearing wrongs. They were, however, not so pleased, O slayer of foes, with Bhima. Dharma's son, Yudhishthira, was truly obedient to his uncle. Bhima, however, at the sight of Dhritarashtra, became very cheerless. That slayer of foes, seeing Dharma's son reverencing the old king, reverenced him outwardly with a very unwilling heart.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

नान्तरं ददृशू राज्ये पुरुषा: प्रणयं प्रति

English

And that wise goddess, Gandhari, knower of the turn of time and all dharma, heard those falsehoods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

थे, तब मन-ही-मन भीमसेनका अनिष्ट-चिन्तन किया करते थे

English

Then, in the fifteenth year, King Dhritarashtra became disgusted, pained by Bhima's arrow-like words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रखते थे। वे कभी उन्हें क्षमा नहीं कर पाते थे

English

King Yudhishthira son of Kunti did not know of it, nor the white-horsed one (Arjuna), nor Kunti, nor the renowned Draupadi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जआज्ञां प्रत्यहरच्चापि कृतज्ै: पुरुषै: सदा

English

The two sons of Madri, knowing Bhima's mind, approved, and guarding the king's feelings, said nothing unpleasant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथ भीम: सुहन्मध्ये बाहुशब्दं तथाकरोत्

English

Then Dhritarashtra assembled his friends and, with his voice greatly choked with tears, said these words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

नान्वबुध्यत तद् राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिर:

English

"Vaisampayana said, 'The people who lived in the Kuru kingdom failed to notice any variance in the cordiality that subsisted between king Yudhishthira and the father of Duryodhana. When the Kuru king recollected his wicked son, he then could not but feel unfriendly, in his heart, towards Bhima. Bhimasena also, O king, impelled by a heart that seemed to be wicked, was unable to put up with king Dhritarashtra. Vrikodara secretly did many acts that were disagreeable to the old king. Through deceitful servitors he caused the commands of his uncle to be disobeyed. Recollecting the evil counsels of the old king and some acts of his, Bhima, one day, in the midst of his friends, slapped his armpits, in the hearing of Dhritarashtra and of Gandhari. The wrathful Vrikodara, recollecting his foes Duryodhana and Kama and Dussasana, gave way to a transport of passion, and said these harsh words: The sons of the blind king, capable of fighting with diverse kinds of weapons, have all been despatched by me to the other world with these arms of mine that resemble a pair of iron clubs. Verily, these are those two arms of mine, looking like maces of iron, and invincible by foes, coming within whose clasp the sons of Dhritarashtra have all met with destruction. These are those two well-developed and round arms of mine, resembling a pair of elephantine trunks. Coming within their clasp, the foolish sons of Dhritarashtra have all met with destruction. Smeared with sandal-paste and deserving of that adornment are those two arms of mine by which Duryodhana has been despatched to the other world along with all his sons and kinsmen.' Hearing these and many other words, O king, of Vrikodara, that were veritable darts, king Dhritarashtra gave way to cheerlessness and sorrow. Queen Gandhari, however, who was conversant with every duty and possessed of great intelligence, and who knew what Time brings on its course, regarded them as untrue. After five and ten years had passed away, O monarch, king Dhritarashtra afflicted (constantly) by the wordy darts of Bhima, became penetrated with despair and grief. King Yudhishthira the son of Kunti, however, knew it not; nor Arjuna of white steeds, nor Kunti; nor Draupadi possessed of great fame; nor the twin sons of Madri, conversant with every duty and who were always engaged in acting after the wishes of Dhritarashtra. Employed in doing the behests of the king, the twins never said anything that

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूमौ शये जप्यपरो दर्भेष्वजिनसंवृत:

English

"I who consecrated the evil-minded, foolish Duryodhana as ruler of the Kauravas, increaser of the fear of kinsmen..."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आत्मनस्तु हित॑ पुण्यं प्रतिकर्तव्यमद्य वै

English

"And I did not listen to Vasudeva's meaningful word: 'Let this sinful, ill-minded one be slain with his ministers.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसके लिये हमें अनुमति दो

English

"Overcome by affection for my son, I was told what was good by the wise—by Vidura, Bhishma, Drona and Kripa."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुज्ञातस्त्वया वीर संश्रयेयं वनान्यहम्

English

"At every step the revered Vyasa, the great-souled Sanjaya and Gandhari—this very thing torments me today."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तवाशिष: प्रयुञ्जानो भविष्यामि वनेचर:

English

"And that I gave not this blazing fortune of father and grandfather to the Pandava, the great-souled and virtuous..."

हिन्दी अर्थ

और तुम्हें आशीर्वाद देता रहूँगा

English

Seeing the ruin of all the kings, the elder brother of Gada, Janardana, deemed this the highest good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्रेष्वैश्वर्यमाधाय वयसोन्ते वनं नूप

English

"So I bear thousands of these falsehoods, turned back from myself, ever lodged in my heart like thorns."

हिन्दी अर्थ

फलभाजो हि राजान: कल्याणस्येतरस्य वा

English

"And especially I burn, for fifteen years now; I am bound, ill-minded, for the purification of this sin."

हिन्दी अर्थ

माद्रीपुत्रौ च धर्मज्ञौ चित्त तस्यान्ववर्तताम्

English

was disagreeable to the old king. Then Dhritarashtra one day honoured his friends by his confidence. Addressing 'them with tearful eyes, He said these words.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः समानयामास धृतराष्ट्र: सुहृज्जनम्

English

"Dhritarashtra said, 'How the destruction of the Kurus has happened is well known to you. All that was brought about by my fault though the Kauravas approved of all my counsels. Fool that I was, I installed the wicked minded Duryodhana, that enhancer of the terrors of kinsmen, to rule over the Kurus. Vasudeva had said unto me, 'Let this sinful wretch of wicked understanding be killed along with all his friends and counsellors.' I did not listen to those words of grave import. All wisemen gave me the same beneficial advice. Vidura, and Bhishma, and Drona, and Kripa, said the same thing. The holy and high-

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाणीमें इस प्रकार कहा

English

"I lie on the ground, intent on muttering, covered with kusha grass and a deerskin; and the glorious Gandhari does likewise, under the name of a vow."

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदितं भवतामेतद् यथा वृत्त: कुरुक्षय:

English

"My hundred sons, brave and never fleeing in battle, were slain; I do not grieve for that, for they know that as kshatriya dharma." Having said this, the Kaurava addressed the king of dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योऊहं दुष्टमतिं मन्दो ज्ञातीनां भयवर्धनम्

English

"Good luck to you, Yadavi mother, hear this word of mine: I have lived happily, son, well cared for by you."

हिन्दी अर्थ

यच्चाहं वासुदेवस्य नाऔ्रैषं वाक्यमर्थवत्

English

Great gifts have been given, and shraddhas again and again; my age is far advanced, son, and merit has been stored as I could; this Gandhari, whose sons are slain, waits for me with fortitude.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सो5हमेतान्यलीकानि निवृत्तान्यात्मनस्तदा

English

Those who wronged Draupadi and took your sovereignty, those cruel ones, have passed away, slain in battle in accordance with dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

काँटोंके समान कसक पैदा करती हैं

English

I see nothing to be done in return against them, delight of the Kurus; all of them, slain facing the enemy, have gone to the worlds won by weapons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विशेषतस्तु पश्यामि वर्षे पज्चदशेउद्य वै

English

"But my own good must be provided for first, today, and Gandhari's too; you should permit it, king of kings."

हिन्दी अर्थ

करोत्याहारमिति मां सर्व: परिजन: सदा

English

"For you are the best of upholders of dharma, ever fond of dharma; a king is the teacher of living beings; therefore I say this."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखमस्म्युषित: पुत्र त्ववा सुपरिपालित:

English

"Permitted by you, hero, I shall resort to the forests, wearing bark and rags, king, together with this Gandhari, and as a forest-dweller I shall utter blessings upon you."

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकृष्ट च यया पुत्र पुण्यं चीर्ण यथाबलम्

English

"It is the custom in our family, dear, for all, bull of the Bharatas, to give the sovereignty to their sons and go to the forest at the end of life, king."

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रौपद्या ह्मपकर्तारस्तव चैश्वर्यहारिण:

English

"There, living on air or fasting, with this wife of mine, hero, I shall practise the highest austerity."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तेषु प्रतिकर्तव्यं पश्यामि कुरुनन्दन

English

"And you too, dear, share the fruit of austerity, for you are a king; kings share the fruit of good, or of the other."