Shalya Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्पष्टरूपसे ज्ञात हो गया कि राजा दुर्योधन इसी सरोवरमें छिपा हुआ है

English

"Sanjaya said, 'Then, O lord, thy troops, with Shalya at their head, once more rushed against the Parthas in that battle with great impetuosity. Although afflicted, still these troops of thine, who were fierce in battle, rushing against the Parthas, very soon agitated them in consequence of their superior numbers. Struck by the Kurus, the Pandava troops, in the very sight of the two Krishnas, stayed not on the field, though sought to be checked by Bhimasena. Filled with rage at this, Dhananjaya covered Kripa and his followers, as also Kritavarma, with showers of shafts. Sahadeva checked Shakuni with all his forces. Nakula cast his glances on the ruler of the Madras from one of his flanks. The (five) sons of Draupadi checked numerous kings (of the Kuru army). The Pancala prince Shikhandi resisted the son of Drona. Armed with his mace, Bhimasena held the king in check, and Kunti's son Yudhishthira resisted Shalya at the head of his forces. The battle then commenced once more between those pairs as they stood, among thy warriors and those of the enemy, none of whom had ever retreated from fight. We then beheld the highly wonderful feat that Shalya achieved, since, alone, he fought with the whole Pandava army. Shalya then, as he stayed in the vicinity of Yudhishthira in that battle, looked like the planet Saturn in the vicinity of the Moon. Afflicting the king with shafts that resembled snakes of virulent poison, Shalya rushed against Bhima, covering him with showers of arrows. Beholding that lightness of hand and that mastery over weapons displayed by Shalya the troops of both the armies applauded him highly. Afflicted by Shalya the Pandavas, exceedingly mangled, fled away, leaving the battle, and disregarding the cries of Yudhishthira commanding them to stop. While his troops were thus being slaughtered by the ruler of the Madras, Pandu's son, king Yudhishthira the just, became filled with rage. Relying upon his prowess, that mighty car-warrior began to afflict the ruler of the Madras, resolved to either win the battle or meet with death. Summoning all his brothers and also Krishna of Madhu's race, he said unto them, "Bhishma, and Drona, and Karna, and the other kings, that put forth their prowess for the sake of the Kauravas, have all perished in battle. You all have exerted your valour according to your courage and in respect of the shares allotted to you. Only one share — mine — that is constituted by the mighty car-warrior Shalya, remains. I desire to vanquish that ruler of the Madras today in battle. Whatever wishes I have regarding the accomplishment of that task I will now tell you. These two heroes, the two sons of Madravati, will become the protectors of my wheels. They are counted as heroes incapable of being vanquished by Vasava himself. Keeping the duties of a Kshatriya before them, these two that are deserving of every honour and are firm in their vows, will fight with their maternal uncle. Either Shalya will slay me in battle or I will slay him. Blessed be ye. Listen to these true words, you foremost of heroes in the world. Observant of Kshatriya duties, I will fight with my maternal uncle, you lords of Earth, firmly resolved to either obtain victory or be slain. Let them that furnish cars quickly supply my vehicle, according to the rules of science, with weapons and all kinds of implements in a larger measure than Shalya' s. The grandson of Sini will protect my right wheel, and Dhrishtadyumna my left. Let Pritha's son Dhananjaya guard my rear today. And let Bhima, that foremost of all wielders of weapons, fight in my front. I shall thus be superior to Shalya in the great battle that will occur. " Thus addressed by the king, all his well-wishers did as they were requested. Then the Pandava troops once

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्माद् देशादपक्रम्य त्वरिता लुब्धका विभो

English

There, giving much wealth and honouring Brahmanas, and bathing there, the club-bearer (Balarama) was delighted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्वयुस्त्वरितास्ते वै राजानं श्रान्तवाहना:

English

There the great ascetic Trita was devoted to dharma; dwelling in a well, that great soul drank Soma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सरोवरके जलको पुनः मायाद्वारा स्तम्भित कर दिया

English

Leaving him there, his two brothers went home; then Trita, best of Brahmanas, cursed them both.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पश्येमां धार्तराष्ट्रेण मायामप्सु प्रयोजिताम्

English

[Janamejaya said:] "How, Brahmana, was there a well, and how did the great ascetic, best of the twice-born, fall in and get abandoned by his brothers?

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रियाभ्युपायैर्बहुभि्मायामप्सु प्रयोज्य च

English

And how did the two brothers leave him in the well and go home? Tell me this, Brahmana, if you think it fit to hear."

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रियाभ्युपायैरिन्द्रेण निहता हैत्यदानवा:

English

[Vaishampayana said:] "In the former age, O king, there were three brothers, sages: Ekata, Dvita and Trita, radiant as the sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रियाभ्युपायैर्बहुभिर्हिरिण्याक्षो महासुर:

English

All were equal to Prajapatis, with offspring, conquerors of Brahma's world by austerity, expounders of the Veda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृत्रश्न निहतो राजन् क्रिययैव न संशय:

English

Pleased by their austerity, restraint and self-control, their father Gautama, ever devoted to dharma, was constantly gratified.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आख यातुं सलिले सुप्तं दुर्योधनममर्षणम्

English

After a long time, having received their affection, the revered one went to a place befitting himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शयानं सलिले सर्वे कथयामो धनुर्भते

English

The kings who had been that great soul's patrons, when he had gone to heaven, honoured his sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कि नो मांसेन शुष्केण परिक्लिप्टेन शोषिणा

English

By their deeds and study, O king, Trita attained pre-eminence, just as his father had.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देनेवाले इस सूखे मांसको ढोकर व्यर्थ कष्ट उठानेकी क्या आवश्यकता है?”

English

All the greatly fortunate sages of auspicious marks honoured him, the greatly fortunate, for his learning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मांसभारानुपादाय प्रययु: शिबिरं प्रति

English

Once, O king, the brothers Ekata and Dvita set their minds on a sacrifice, and particularly on wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए और मांसके बोझ उठाकर पाण्डव-शिविरकी ओर चल दिये

English

This thought came to them, taking Trita, scorcher of foes: 'Taking all our patrons and accepting animals,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपश्यमाना: समरे दुर्योधनमवस्थितम्

English

let us, glad, drink Soma, having obtained a sacrifice of great fruit.' And the three brothers did so, great king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न्यवेदयन्त सहिता धर्मराजस्य सैनिका:

English

Thus they went round to all their patrons for animals, performed sacrifices for them, and having obtained patrons and very many animals,

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधन लापता हो गया है”

English

accepting by that priestly work according to rule, those great sages came to the eastern region.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चिन्तामभ्यगमत् तीव्रां नि:शश्वास च पार्थिव:

English

Trita, great king, walked in front of them, glad, while Ekata and Dvita behind drove the animals.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और जो कुछ सुननेमें आया था, वह सब कह सुनाया

English

Seeing the great herd of animals, they were troubled: 'How can these cattle be ours without Trita?'

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मराजाय तत् सर्वमाचचक्षे परंतप:

English

Speaking together, Ekata and Dvita, hear, lord of men, what those sinful ones said to one another.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संस्तभ्य सलिलं शेते यस्यार्थे परितप्यसे

English

'Trita is skilled in sacrifices, Trita is versed in the Vedas; he will get many other cattle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षिप्रमेव ततो5गच्छन् पुरस्कृत्य जनार्दनम्

English

So let the two of us go together driving the cows; let Trita go as he likes, without us.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवानां प्रह्शनां पठचालानां च सर्वश:

English

As they were travelling at night, a wolf appeared on the way, and nearby on the bank of the Sarasvati there was a great well.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वरिता: क्षत्रिया राजन् जम्मुद्वधैपायनं हृदम्

English

Then Trita, seeing the wolf standing ahead on the road, fled from fear and fell into that well, deep, most dreadful, terrifying to all beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राक्रोशन् सोमकास्तत्र हृष्टरूपा: समन्ततः

English

Then the greatly fortunate Trita, best of sages, in the well, cried out in distress, and the two sages heard him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पापी पुत्रका पता लग गया और उसे देख लिया गया”

English

Knowing him fallen into the well, the brothers Ekata and Dvita, from fear of the wolf and greed, abandoned him and went on.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बभूव तुमुल: शब्दो दिविस्पूक् पृथिवीपते

English

Abandoned by his two brothers, greedy for animals, the great ascetic was in the waterless well, O great king, covered with dust.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आकाशकमें व्याप्त हो गया

English

Trita, seeing himself sunk in the well covered with creepers and grass, O best of the Bharatas, like a sinner in hell,

हिन्दी अर्थ

पज्चालानां च ये शिष्टा द्रौपदेयाश्ष भारत

English

reflected in his wisdom, afraid of death as one who had not drunk Soma: 'How shall I, staying here, drink Soma?'

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः प्राप्तो महाराज धर्मराज: प्रतापवान्

English

Thus reflecting, the great ascetic in that well saw a creeper hanging there by chance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शीतामलजलं हद्यं द्वेतीयमिव सागरम्

English

Then in that dust-filled well the sage thought of water, and imagined fires, himself as the hotri priest.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मानुषस्य मनुष्येन्द्र गदाहस्तो जनाधिप:

English

Then, the great ascetic imagining that creeper to be Soma, mentally thinking of the Rik, Yajus and Saman verses, made pebbles into pressing-stones and performed the pressing, O king.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी मनुष्यके लिये उसको देखना कठिन था

English

He made ghee and water, and the shares of the dwellers in heaven, and having pressed the Soma he made a tumultuous sound.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुश्रुवे तुमुलं शब्द जलदोपमनि:स्वनम्

English

That sound of Trita's entered heaven, O king, and he accomplished that sacrifice as prescribed by the expounders of the Veda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊर्ध्व॑ धुन्वन् महारेणुं कम्पयंश्वापि मेदिनीम्

English

While the sacrifice of the great-souled Trita proceeded, all heaven was agitated and did not understand the cause.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृतवर्मा कृपो द्रौणी राजानमिदमन्रुवन्

English

Then Brihaspati heard that tumultuous noise, and hearing it, the priest of the gods said to all the gods:

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपयास्यामहे तावदनुजानातु नो भवान्

English

'Trita's sacrifice is going on; let us go there, gods, for that great ascetic, angry, might create other gods.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथेत्युक्त्वा ह॒दं तं वै माययास्तम्भयत् प्रभो

English

Hearing his words, all the gods together went to where Trita's sacrifice was proceeding.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जम्मुर्दूरे महाराज कृपप्रभूतयो रथा:

English

Going there, the gods came to the well where Trita was, and saw that great soul initiated in the sacrificial rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वहाँसे दूर चले गये

English

Seeing that great soul endowed with supreme splendour, they said to the greatly fortunate one, 'We have come seeking our shares.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

न्यविशन्त भशं श्रान्ताश्विन्तयन्तो नृपं प्रति

English

Then the sage said to the gods, 'See me, dwellers in heaven, sunk in this terrifying well, my senses lost.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

होनेके कारण राजा दुर्योधनके विषयमें चिन्ता करते हुए उसीके नीचे बैठ गये

English

Then Trita, great king, gave them their shares duly, with mantras, and they were pleased.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाण्डवाश्चापि सम्प्राप्तास्तं देशं युद्धमीप्सव:

English

Then the dwellers in heaven, having received their shares duly, pleased at heart, gave him boons of whatever he desired in his mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथं नु पाण्डवा राजनू् प्रतिपत्स्यन्ति कौरवम्

English

He chose this boon from the gods: 'You should rescue me from here; and whoever bathes in this well should gain the state of a Soma-drinker.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्रासांचक्रिरे राजन् कृपप्रभूतयो रथा:

English

Thereupon the Sarasvati, full of waves, rose up there, O king, and lifted by her Trita stood, honouring the dwellers in heaven.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते शल्यपर्वणि गदापर्वणि त्रिंशोडध्याय:

English

Saying "So be it," the gods went as they had come, O king, and Trita too, pleased, went to his own dwelling.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तटपर आये, जिसमें दुर्योधन छिपा हुआ था

English

Angry, he met those two sages, his brothers, and the great ascetic spoke harshly and cursed them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्तम्भितं धार्तराष्ट्रेण दृष्टया तं सलिलाशयम्

English

'Because you, greedy for animals, abandoned me and ran away, therefore in form you shall roam about among fanged beasts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैवीं मायामिमां कृत्वा सलिलान्तर्गतो हायम्

English

You shall be so by my curse for this sinful deed, and your offspring shall be langurs, bears and monkeys.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

यद्यस्य समरे साहां कुरुते वज्रभूृत् स्वयम्

English

At these words of his, O lord of men, in a moment they were seen so transformed by the word of the truth-speaker.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करें तो भी युद्धमें इसे सब लोग मरा हुआ ही देखेंगे”

English

There too the one of immeasurable valour, the plough-bearer, touched the water, gave gifts of various kinds, and honoured Brahmanas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मायाविन इमां मायां मायया जहि भारत

English

Seeing that well and praising it again and again, the undespondent one went to the river and reached Vinashana.