Ashramavasika Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियस्तथा प्रजानां त्वं स्वर्गे सुखमवाप्स्यसि

English

"Dhritarashtra said, Thou shouldst always ascertain the Mandalas that belong to thee, to thy foes, to neutrals, and to those that are disposed equally towards thee and thy foes, O Bharata. 2 The Mandalas also of the four kinds of foes, of these called Atatayins, and of allies, and the allies of foes, should be distinguished by thee, O crusher of foes. 3 The ministers of state, the people of the provinces, the garrisons of forts, and the forces, O foremost one of Kuru's race, may or may not be tampered with. (Thou shouldst, therefore, behave in such a manner that these may not be tampered with by thy foes). The twelve (enumerated above), O son of Kunti, constitute the principal concerns of kings. These twelve, as also sixty, having Ministers for their foremost, should be looked after by the king. 4 Professors conversant with the science of politics call these by the name of Mandala. Understand, O Yudhishthira, that the six incidents (of peace, war, march, halt, sowing dissensions, and conciliation) depend upon these. Growth and diminution should also be understood, as also the condition of being stationary. The attributes of the sixfold incidents, O thou of mighty arms, as resting on the two and seventy (already enumerated), should also be carefully understood. When one's own side has become strong and the side of the foe his become weak, it is then, O son of Kunti, that the king should war against the foe and strive to will

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरस्यानुमते कदारण्यं गमिष्यसि

English

When they fell silent, their throats choked with tears, King Dhritarashtra spoke again to them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणांश्र महीपाल नानादेशसमागतान्

English

"Me, aged and with sons slain, lamenting in many ways with this wife of dharma, pitiable, good ones,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवन्त: कुरवश्चैव चिरकालं सहोषिता:

English

permitted by my father himself, Krishna Dvaipayana, and by the king who knows dharma, for forest dwelling, knowers of dharma:

हिन्दी अर्थ

दूसरेके सुहृद् हैं और दोनों सदा एक-दूसरेके हितमें तत्पर रहते हैं

English

I beg you again and again, bowed with my head, blameless ones; you should give me leave with Gandhari."

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदिदानीमहं ब्रूयामस्मिन् काल उपस्थिते

English

Hearing the king of the Kurus' piteous words, all the people of Kuru-Jangala gathered there wept, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अरण्यगमने बुद्धिर्गान्धारीसहितस्य मे

English

Covering their faces with their upper garments and hands, they wept for a moment, afflicted with grief, as for father and mother.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा कुन्तीनन्दन राजा युधिष्ठिरकी भी अनुमति मिल गयी है

English

With hearts become empty, bearing the grief of Dhritarashtra's departure, they seemed to lose their senses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवन्तोप्यनुजानन्तु मा च वो5भूदू विचारणा

English

Having subdued that distress born of parting from the Kuru king, they slowly said their opinions to one another.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इससे तुम प्रजाके प्रिय बनोगे और स्वर्गमें भी सुख पाओगे

English

victory. When the enemy is strong and one's own side is weak, then the weak king, if possessed of intelligence, should seek to make peace with the enemy. The king should collect a large store of articles (for his commissariat). When able to march out, he should on no account make a delay, O Bharata. Besides, he should on that occasion set his men to offices for which they are fit, without being moved by any other consideration. (When obliged to yield a portion of his territories) he should give his foe only such land as does not produce crops in abundance. (When obliged to give wealth), he should give gold containing much base metal. (When obliged to give a portion of his forces), he should give such men as are not noted for strength. One that is skilled in treaties should, when taking land or gold or men from the foe, take what is possessed of attributes the reverse of this. 1 In making treaties of peace, the son of the (defeated) king, should be demanded as a hostage, O chief of the Bharatas. A contrary course of conduct would not be beneficial, O son. If a calamity comes over the king, he should, with knowledge of means-and counsels, strive to emancipate himself from it. 2 The king, O foremost of monarchs, should maintain the cheerless and the destitute (such as the blind, the deaf and dumb, and the diseased) among his people. Himself protecting his own kingdom, the king, possessed of great might, should direct all his efforts, either one after another or simultaneously, against his foes. He should afflict and obstruct them and seek to drain their treasury. The king that desires his own growth should never injure the subordinate chieftains that are under his sway. O son of Kunti, thou shouldst never seek to war with that king who desires to conquer the whole Earth. Thou shouldst seek to gain advantages by producing, with

हिन्दी अर्थ

पालयेद् वापि धर्मेण प्रजास्तुल्यं फलं लभेत्

English

Then the aged Samba, honoured, skilled in matters, a Rigvedic brahmin, began to speak, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूयश्चैवानुशास्यो5हं भवता पार्थिवर्षभ

English

Having honoured the great king and addressed that assembly, the bold, wise brahmin said to the king:

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप मुझे कुछ और उपदेश दीजिये

English

"King, all the speech of these people is entrusted to me; I shall tell it, hero; hear it, lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपके साथ ही जा रहे हैं। अब दूसरा कौन रह जाता है, जो मुझे उपदेश दे सके

English

As you say, king of kings, all this is so, lord; there is no falsehood in it; you are our friend and we are yours.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्तास्मि तन्‍्महीपाल निर्व॒तो भव पार्थिव

English

Never has any king of this line been one who, protecting subjects, was unkind to his subjects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपदेश देते हैं, मैं उसका पालन करूँगा। आप संतुष्ट हों

English

You protect us like fathers and brothers; and Duryodhana did nothing improper, king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौन्तेयं समनुज्ञातुमियेष भरतर्षभ

English

As the knower of dharma, the sage, Satyavati's son, says, so do, great king, for he is our supreme teacher.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इत्युक्त्वा प्राविशद् राजा गान्धार्या भवनं तदा

English

Abandoned by you, given to sorrow and grief, we shall be long, king, carried off by your hundreds of virtues.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उवाच काले कालज्ञा प्रजापतिसमं पतिम्

English

As we were guarded by Shantanu and King Chitrangada, embraced by Bhishma's valour, by your father, king of the earth,

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरस्यानुमते गन्तास्मि नचिराद् वनम्

English

and by Pandu, king, who was joined to your counsel, so too we were well protected by King Duryodhana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्राणां दातुमिच्छामि प्रेतभावानुगं वसु

English

Your son did us not even the slightest wrong, king; we were as trusting in that king as in a father, as you know well.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इत्युक्त्वा धर्मराजाय प्रेषयामास वै तदा

English

So for a thousand years we shall find happiness, king, protected by the wise, steadfast son of Kunti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः प्रतीतमनसो ब्राह्मणा: कुरुजाड्ुला:

English

Of the ancient royal sages, upholders of your line, Kuru, Samvarana and the rest, and the wise Bharata,

हिन्दी अर्थ

आये। उन सबके हृदयमें बड़ी प्रसन्नता थी

English

this righteous one of rich fees follows the conduct; there is nothing to be said here, great king, not even a very slight thing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततो निष्क्रम्य नृपतिस्तस्मादन्त:पुरात् तदा

English

We have lived happily, always protected by you; there is not even a slight wrong in you with your son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समस्त प्रजाके उपस्थित होनेका समाचार सुना

English

As to what you say regarding Duryodhana in this crush of kinsmen, there too I shall appease you, delight of the Kurus."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च सान्येषु देशेषु राज्ञामिति मतिर्मम

English

the aid of thy ministers, dissensions among his aristocracy and subordinate chieftains. A powerful king should never seek to exterminate weak kings, for these do good to the world by cherishing the good and punishing the wicked. O foremost of kings, thou shouldst live, adopting the behaviour of the cane. 3 If a strong king advances against a weak one, the latter should make him desist, by adopting conciliation and other modes. If unable to stop the invader in this way, then he, as also those that are disposed to do him good, should fall upon the foe for battling with him. Indeed, with his ministers and treasury and citizens, he should thus adopt force against the invader. If battling with the foe becomes hopeless, then he should fall, sacrificing his resources one after another. Casting off his life in this way, he will attain to liberation from all sorrow.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनमें न लावें। इसके लिये मैं आपलोगोंसे हाथ जोड़कर क्षमा-प्रार्थना करता हूँ

English

"We know it as fate, which cannot be resisted; fate cannot be overcome by human effort.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपलोगोंको भी इन वीर नरेशके हाथमें धरोहरकी ही भाँति दे रहा हूँ

English

Eighteen akshauhinis, great king, assembled and were slain in eighteen days, with ten leading warriors,

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदेव तै: कृतं किंचिद् व्यलीकं व: सुतैर्मम

English

Bhishma, Drona, Kripa and others, the great-souled Karna, the hero Yuyudhana, Dhrishtadyumna,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवद्धधिर्न हि मे मन्यु: कृतपूर्व: कथंचन

English

and the four sons of Pandu, Bhima, Arjuna and the twins, king; this destruction of people was done by those made by the power of fate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेषामस्थिरबुद्धीनां लुब्धानां कामचारिणाम्

English

In battle, a kshatriya especially must meet death by the weapon in the world, as a kshatriya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नोचुर्बाष्पकला: किंचिद् वीक्षांचक्रु: परस्परम्

English

By those tigers among men, endowed with knowledge and strength of arm, the whole earth with its horses, chariots and elephants was struck down.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आँसू बहाते हुए एक-दूसरेका मुँह देखने लगे। किसीने कोई उत्तर नहीं दिया

English

That king, your great-minded son, does not offend; neither do you, nor your servants, nor Karna, nor the Saubala.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृद्धेन राज्ञा कौरव्य नष्टसंज्ञा इवाभवन्

English

That the best of the Kurus and thousands of kings perished was all done by fate; who can say anything about it here?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्ये दुर्योधनैश्वर्याद् विशिष्टमिति सत्तमा:

English

Madhyasthas, as explained by Nilakantha, is that the former are neutrals, while the latter are those who cherish equal sentiments towards both the parties.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऋते वन॑ महाभागास्तन्मानुज्ञातुमरहथ

English

those that wish victory to both sides, and (4) those that wish defeat to both sides. As regards Atatayins, they are six, viz., (1) he that sets fire to one's house, (2) he that mixes poison with one's food, (3) he that advances, weapon in hand, with hostile intent, (4) he that robs one of one's wealth, (5) he that invades one's fields, and (6) he that steals one's wife.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाष्पसंदिग्धया वाचा रुरुदुर्भरतर्षभ

English

forces and the rest; fourteen consisting of atheists and the rest and eighteen consisting of counsels and

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुनरेव महातेजा धृतराष्ट्रोडब्रवीदिदम्

English

conversation between the Ocean and the Rivers. The former enquired why, when the Rivers washed down the largest trees, they could not wash into the Ocean a single cane. The answer was that the cane was yielding; the trees were not so.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा विचित्रवीर्यश्ष भीष्मेण परिपालित:

English

"These subjects will follow, in smooth and rough, the Pandavas, best of the Kuru line, adorned by good conduct.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा च पाण्डुर्श्राता मे दयितो भवतामभूत्

English

The Pandava protects the brahmin gifts, the grants and the exemptions, and the gifts of former kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मया च भवतां सम्यक् शुश्रूषा या कृतानघा:

English

Far-sighted, of resolved mind, always like Vaishravana, with ministers not mean, this great-minded son of Kunti,

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदा दुर्योधनेनेदं भुक्ते राज्यमकण्टकम्

English

compassionate even to enemies, pure, best of the Bharatas, uprightly seeing, wise, always protects us like sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्यापराधाद् दुर्बुद्धेरभिमानान्महीक्षिताम्

English

Through association with the people they will not do anything displeasing to the son of Dharma, royal sage, and so Bhima, Arjuna and the others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तन्मया साधु वापीदं यदि वासाधु वै कृतम्

English

Dull to the gentle, like venomous snakes to the harsh, the great-souled Kauravas are valiant and devoted to the townspeople's good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृद्धोड्यं हतपुत्रो5यं दु:खितो5यं नराधिप:

English

Neither Kunti, nor Panchali, nor Ulupi, nor the Satvati will ever do anything adverse to these people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करते हुए मुझे वनमें जानेकी आज्ञा दें

English

This affection made and increased by you, Yudhishthira, the townspeople and country folk will not turn their backs on.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हतपुत्राविमौ वृद्धौ विदित्वा दु:खितौं तथा

English

The great chariot-fighter sons of Kunti, though men may be unrighteous, will protect them, devoted to dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अयं च कौरवो राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिर:

English

So, king, having put away mental pain from Yudhishthira, do the tasks of dharma; salutations to you, best of the Bharatas."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न जातु विषमं चैव गमिष्यति कदाचन

English

[Vaishampayana] That dharmic, consequence-rich word of his was accepted by all the people as "Well done, well done."

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोकपालसमा होते सर्वरधर्मार्थदर्शिन:

English

And Dhritarashtra, honouring that speech again and again, slowly dismissed all the subjects then.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरो महातेजा भवतः पालयिष्यति

English

Honoured by them and looked on with good will, the king, with folded hands, honoured the people, best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एष न्यासो मया दत्त: सर्वेषां वो युधिष्ठिर:

English

Then the king entered his house with Gandhari; learn what he did when the night had passed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धृतराष्ट्री महीपाल: पुनरेवाभ्यभाषत

English

"Dhritarashtra said, 'O best of kings, thou shouldst also reflect properly on war and peace. Each is of two kinds. The means are various, and the circumstances also, under which war or peace may be made, are various, O Yudhishthira. 1 O thou of Kuru's race, thou shouldst, with coolness, reflect on the two (viz., thy strength and weakness) with regard to thyself. Thou shouldst not suddenly march against a foe that is possessed of contented and healthy soldiers, and that is endued with intelligence. On the other hand, thou shouldst think carefully of the means of vanquishing him. 2 Thou shouldst march against a foe that is not provided with contented and healthy combatants. When everything is favourable, the foe may be beaten. After that, however, the victor should retire (and stay in a strong position). He should next cause the foe to be plunged into various calamities, and sow dissensions among his allies. He should afflict the foe and inspire terror in his heart, and attacking him weaken his forces. The king, conversant with the scriptures that marches against a foe, should think of the three kinds of strength, and, indeed, reflect on his own strength and of his foe. 3 Only that king, O Bharata, who is endued with alacrity, discipline, and strength of counsels, should march against a foe. When his position is otherwise, he should avoid defensive operations. 4 The king should provide himself with power of wealth, power of allies, power of foresters, power of paid soldiery, and power of the mechanical and trading classes, O puissant one. 5 Among all these, power of allies and power of wealth are superior to the rest. The power of classes and that of the standing army are equal. The power of spies is regarded by the king as equal in efficacy to either of the above, on many occasions, when the time comes for applying each. Calamity, O king, as it overtakes rulers should be regarded as of many forms. Listen, O thou of Kuru's race, as to what those diverge forms are. Verily of various kinds are calamities, O son of Pandu. Thou shouldst always count them, distinguishing their forms, O king, and strive to meet them by applying the well-known ways of conciliation and the rest (without concealing them through idleness). The king should, when

हिन्दी अर्थ

वक्ष्यामि तदहं वीर तज्जुषस्व नराधिप

English

Going on the king's word, the greatly radiant best of the wise said to Yudhishthira, the lord, the unfailing:

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च दुर्योधन: किंचिदयुक्तं कृतवान् नृप:

English

"Dhritarashtra, great king, consecrated for forest life, will go to the forest, king, when this Kartika has come.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा कुरु महाराज स हि नः परमो गुरु:

English

He wishes something from you, best of the Kurus: he wishes to give a shraddha for the great-souled son of Ganga,

हिन्दी अर्थ

भविष्यामश्रिरं राजन् भवद््गुणशतैर्युता:

English

for Drona, Somadatta and the wise Bahlika, and all his sons and friends who were slain, and if you permit, for the Saindhava, the vile."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मवीर्योपगूढेन पित्रा तव च पार्थिव

English

Hearing Vidura's words, Yudhishthira was glad, and the Pandava Gudakesha honoured him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा दुर्योधनेनापि राज्ञा सुपरिपालिता:

English

But Bhima of firm anger did not accept Vidura's word then, remembering what Duryodhana had done.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा वर्षसहस्राणि कुन्तीपुत्रेण धीमता

English

Knowing Bhimasena's intent, Phalguna Kirithin bowed a little and said to Bhima:

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजर्षीणां पुराणानां भवतां पुण्यकर्मणाम्

English

"Bhima, the king, our aged father consecrated for forest life, wishes to give funeral offerings for all his friends.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मौन देख महाराज धृतराष्ट्रने फिर कहा--

English

equipt with a good force, march (out against a foe), O scorcher of enemies. He should attend also to the considerations of time and place, while preparing to march, as also to the forces he has collected and his own merits (in other respects). That king who is attentive to his own growth and advancement should not march unless equipt with cheerful and healthy warriors. When strong, O son of Pandu, he may march in even an unfavourable season. The king should make a river having quivers for its stones, steeds and cars for its current, and standards for the trees that cover its banks, and which is miry with foot- soldiers and elephants. Even such a river should the king apply for the destruction of his foe. Agreeably to the science known to Usanas, arrays called Sakata, Padma, and Vijra, should be formed, O Bharata, for fighting the enemy, i Knowing everything about the enemy's strength through spies, and examining

हिन्दी अर्थ

विलपन्तं बहुविधं कृपणं चैव सत्तमा:

English

By good fortune, mighty-armed one, Dhritarashtra begs today, who was formerly begged by us; see the turn of time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गान्धार्या सहितं तन्‍्मां समनुज्ञातुमरहथ

English

He who was lord of the whole earth, king, with his offspring slain by enemies, wishes to go to the forest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुरुदु: सर्वशो राजन् समेता: कुरुजाड्ला:

English

Let there be no other thought in you, tiger among men; let the sight be from giving; anything else would be disgraceful and unrighteous, mighty-armed one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुरुदु: शोकसंतप्ता मुहूर्त पितृमातृवत्

English

Serve the king, your elder brother, the lord; you are fit to give and not to withhold, best of the Bharatas." And the king of dharma honoured Kunti's son who spoke so.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुःखं संधारयन्तो हि नष्टसंज्ञा इवाभवन्

English

But Bhimasena, angry, said then: "Phalguna, we shall perform here Bhishma's funeral rites,

हिन्दी अर्थ

धारण करके अचेत-से हो गये

English

and those of King Somadatta, Bhurishravas, the royal sage Bahlika and the great-souled Drona.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शनै: शनैस्तदान्योन्यमन्रुवन् सम्मतान्युत

English

Kunti will give shraddhas for Karna and the other friends, tiger among men; the Kaurava king must not.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकस्मिन् ब्राह्मणे राजन् निवेश्योचुर्नराधिपम्

English

So my mind runs; let not our enemies rejoice; let Duryodhana and all the rest go from pain to greater pain, by whom this whole earth was slain, those disgraces of the family.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विप्र: प्रगल्भो मेधावी स राजानमुवाच ह

English

How can you forget, today, the enmity of twelve years, the going into hiding that increased Draupadi's grief? Where was Dhritarashtra's love for us then?

हिन्दी अर्थ

करूँगा। आप सुननेकी कृपा करें

English

Clad in black deer-skin, stripped of ornaments, you went with the daughter of Panchala to the king; where were Drona and Bhishma then, and Somadatta?

हिन्दी अर्थ

नात्र मिथ्या वच: किंचित् सुद्वत्त्वं न: परस्परम्

English

When you lived thirteen years in the forest on wild fare, your father, the elder, did not look on you as a father.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजा55सीद् यः प्रजापाल: प्रजानामप्रियो5भवत्

English

Have you forgotten, Partha, that this disgrace of the family, of bad conduct, said to Vidura at the dice, 'What have you won?'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

समस्त प्रजाओंको प्रिय न रहा हो

English

To him speaking so, King Yudhishthira, Kunti's son, said to his wise brother, rebuking him, "Be quiet."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उषिता: सम सुखं नित्यं भवता परिपालिता:

English

his own strength himself the king should commence war either within his own territories or within those of his foe. 2 The king should always gratify his army, and hurl all his strongest warriors (against the enemy). First ascertaining the state of his kingdom, he should apply conciliation or the other well-known means. By all means, O king, should the body be protected. One should do that which is highly beneficial for one both here and hereafter. The king, O monarch, by behaving duly according to these ways, attains to Heaven hereafter, after ruling his subjects righteously in this world. O foremost one of Kuru's race, it is even thus that thou shouldst always seek the good of thy subjects for attaining to both the worlds. 3 Thou hast been instructed in all duties by Bhishma, by Krishna, and by Vidura, I should also, O best of kings, from the affection I bear thee, give thee these instructions. O giver of profuse presents in sacrifices, thou shouldst do all this duly. Thou shalt, by conducting thyself in this way, become dear to thy subjects and attain to felicity in Heaven. That king who adores the deities in a hundred horse-sacrifices, and he who rules his subjects righteously, acquire merit that is equal.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणकृपाद्यैश्न कर्णेन च महात्मना

English

The good, best of men, do not remember offences but remember good deeds, and do not break the bounds of purpose.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चतुर्भि: पाण्डुपुत्रैश्न भीमार्जुनयमैस्तथा

English

On my word, Kshatta, tell this to the Kaurava king: as much as he wishes to give for his sons, I give.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवश्यमेव संग्रामे क्षत्रियेण विशेषत:

English

And for Bhishma and all the other friends who did good: from my treasury, lord; let Bhima not be ill-minded.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तैरियं पुरुषव्याप्रैविद्याबाहुबलान्वितै:

English

[Vaishampayana] Thus addressed, the king of dharma praised Arjuna, and Bhimasena looked sideways at Dhananjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नसराज्ञां वधे सूनु: कारणं ते महात्मनाम्

English

Then the wise Yudhishthira said to Vidura: "The king should not be angry with Bhimasena.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यद् विशस्ता: कुरुश्रेष्ठ राजानश्न॒ सहस्रश:

English

Bhima was tormented by snow, rain and heat and by many sorrows in the forest, as you know, wise one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरुर्मतो भवानस्य कृत्स्नस्य जगत: प्रभु:

English

But on my word tell the best of the Bharatas the king: whatever you wish and as much as you wish, take from my house.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लभतां वीरलोक॑ स ससहायो नराधिप:

English

The king should be told: 'Do not take to heart the spite that Bhima, greatly grieved, does.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तद् दुर्योधनकृतं न च तद् भवता कृतम्

English

with a strong foe and that with a weak foe. The Bengal texts wrongly read dividhopayam or

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैवं तत् तु विजानीमो यन्न शक्‍्यं प्रबाधितुम्

English

of the king over his forces, i.e., through discipline. By strength of counsels, in this connection, is meant well-formed plans of attack and defence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरुषार्थसे मिटा देना असम्भव है

English

of war'. Atavivala or the force consisting of foresters, was, perhaps, the body of Irregulars that supported a regular army of combatants. Bhritavala implies the regular army, drawing pay from the state at all times. In India, standing armies have existed from remote times. Sreni-vala is, perhaps, the forces of artisans, mechanics, and engineers, who looked after the roads and the transport, as also of traders who supplied the army with provision.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और स्वर्गमें सुख एवं आनन्द भोगे

English

" Yudhishthira said, 'O lord of Earth, I shall do as thou biddest me. O foremost of kings, I should be further instructed by thee. Bhishma has

हिन्दी अर्थ

अप्यमित्रे दयावांश्व शुचिश्न॒ भरतर्षभ:

English

[Vidura] "Yudhishthira the king has been told your words first, and the greatly radiant one, hearing your words, praised them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विप्रियं च जनस्यास्य संसर्गाद् धर्मजस्य वै

English

And the greatly radiant Bibhatsu offers you his houses, the wealth in his house, and even his own life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्दा मृदुषु कौरव्य तीक्ष्णेष्वाशीविषोपमा:

English

And your son the king of dharma, royal sage, gives permission for the kingdom, lives, wealth, and whatever else there is.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न कुन्ती न च पाउ्चाली न चोलूपी न सात्वती

English

But Bhima, remembering many sorrows, as if with difficulty, the mighty-armed one, sighing, agreed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भवत्कृतमिमं स्नेहं युधिष्ठिरविवर्धितम्

English

He, urged by the king of righteous conduct and by his brother Bibhatsu, mighty-armed, was set again in friendship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अधर्मिष्ठानपि सतः कुन्तीपुत्रा महारथा:

English

The king of dharma said to you, 'Do not be angry', and Bhima, remembering that enmity, would act unjustly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स राजन् मानसं दुःखमपनीय युधिषछ्िरात्

English

So, king, this dharma of kshatriyas mostly so, and this Vrikodara is devoted to battle and to kshatriya dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्य तद् वचन धर्म्यमनुमान्य गुणोत्तरम्

English

For Vrikodara's sake, I and Arjuna again and again appease you, king, since you are the lord here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्स्यते च भवान् पुण्यं धर्मे च परमां स्थितिम्

English

ascended to Heaven. The slayer of Madhu has departed (for Dwaraka). Vidura and Sanjaya also will accompany thee to the forest. Who else, therefore, than thee will teach me? Those instructions which thou imparted today, desirous of doing good to me, I shall certainly follow, O lord of Earth. Be thou assured of this, O king.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृष्टिप्रदानमपि ते पाण्डवान् प्रति नो वृथा

English

" Vaisampayana continued, 'Thus addressed by king Yudhishthira the just, of great intelligence, the royal sage, Dhritarashtra, O chief of the Bharatas, wished to obtain the king's permission (about his retirement to the forest). And he said, 'Cease, O son, great has been my toil.' Having said these words, the old king entered the apartments of Gandhari. Unto that husband of hers who resembled a second Lord of all creatures, while resting on a seat, Gandhari of righteous conduct, conversant with the opportuneness of everything, said these words, the hour being suited to them,— 'Thou hast obtained the permission of that great Rishi, viz., Vyasa himself. When, however, wilt thou go to the forest, with the permission of

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुवर्त्स्यन्ति वा धीमन् समेषु विषमेषु च

English

"Dhritarashtra said, 'O Gandhari, I have received the permission of my high-souled sire. With the permission of Yudhishthira (next obtained), I shall soon retire into the woods. I desire, however, to give away some wealth capable of following the status of Preta, in respect of all those sons of mine who were addicted to calamitous dice. Verily, I desire to make those gifts, inviting all the people to my

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्मादेयाग्रहारांश्ष पारिबर्ाश्व पार्थिव:

English

"Vaisampayana continued, 'Having said so (to Gandhari), Dhritarashtra sent for Yudhishthira. The latter, at his uncle's command, brought all the articles necessary. Many Brahmanas residing in Kuru-jangala, and many Kshatriyas, many Vaisyas, and many Sudras also, came to Dhritarashtra's mansion, with gratified hearts. The old king, coming out of the inner apartments, beheld them all, as also his subjects assembled together. Beholding all those assembled citizens and inhabitants of the provinces, and his well-wishers also thus gathered together, and the large number of Brahmanas arrived from diverge realms, king Dhritarashtra of great intelligence, O monarch, said these words,— Ye all and the Kurus have lived together for many long years, well-wishers of each other, and each employed in doing good to the other. What I shall now say in view of the opportunity that has come, should be accomplished by you all even as disciples accomplish the biddings of their preceptors. I have set my heart upon retiring into the woods, along with Gandhari as my companion. Vyasa has approved of this, as also the son of

हिन्दी अर्थ

(पुरस्कारमें दिये गये ग्रामों)-की भी रक्षा करते ही हैं

English

So the king and the Pandavas, and Dhananjaya, told me; what is to be done next, you should tell."

हिन्दी अर्थ

दीर्घदर्शी मृदुर्दान्त: सदा वैश्रवणो यथा

English

Thus addressed by Vidura, Dhritarashtra welcomed it and set his mind on a great gift on Kartika, Janamejaya.