Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 1.151
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1.151.1
धृतराष्ट्रस्तु राजन्द्रे यदा कौरवनन्दनम् ।
युधिष्ठिरं विजानन्वै समर्थं राज्यरक्षणे ॥ १.१५१.१ ॥
When Dhṛtarāṣṭra, knowing Yudhiṣṭhira, joy of the Kurus, to be capable of guarding the kingdom,
1.151.2
यौवराज्याभिषेकार्थममन्त्रयत मन्त्रिभिः ।
ते तु बुद्ध्वान्वतप्यन्त धृतराष्ट्रात्मजास्तदा ॥ १.१५१.२ ॥
For the consecration as crown prince he consulted with his ministers; having understood this, the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra were then deeply distressed.
1.151.3
ततः संवत्सरस्यान्ते यौवराज्याय पार्थिव ।
स्थापितो धृतराष्ट्रेण पाण्डुपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः ॥ १.१५१.३ ॥
Then, at the end of a year, O king, Dhṛtarāṣṭra established Yudhiṣṭhira, the son of Pāṇḍu, as crown prince.
1.151.4
ततोऽदीर्घेण कालेन कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः ।
पितुरन्तर्दधे कीर्तिं शीलवृत्तसमाधिभिः ॥ १.१५१.४ ॥
Then, not long after, Yudhiṣṭhira, son of Kuntī, surpassed even his father's fame through his character, conduct and composure.
1.151.5
असियुद्धे गदायुद्धे रथयुद्धे च पाण्डवः ।
संकर्षणादशिक्षद्वै शश्वच्छिक्षां वृकोदरः ॥ १.१५१.५ ॥
In sword-fighting, mace-fighting and chariot-fighting, the Pāṇḍava Vṛkodara (Bhīma) was constantly trained by Saṃkarṣaṇa.
1.151.6
समाप्तशिक्षो भीमस्तु द्युमत्सेनसमो बले ।
पराक्रमेण संपन्नो भ्रातॄणामचरद्वशे ॥ १.१५१.६ ॥
Having completed his training, Bhīma, equal to Dyumatsena in might, endowed with prowess, moved about under the control of his brothers.
1.151.7
प्रगाढदृढमुष्टित्वे लाघवे वेधने तथा ।
क्षुरनाराचभल्लानां विपाठानां च तत्त्ववित् ॥ १.१५१.७ ॥
Skilled in a very firm grip, in lightness of hand, in piercing the mark, and knowing the true method of releasing the razor, iron and crescent arrows.
1.151.8
ऋजुवक्रविशालानां प्रयोक्ता फाल्गुनोऽभवत् ।
लाघवे सौष्ठवे चैव नान्यः कश्चन विद्यते ॥ १.१५१.८ ॥
Arjuna became the master of straight, curved and broad arrows; in lightness and skill no one else could be found equal to him.
1.151.9
बीभत्सुसदृशो लोक इति द्रोणो व्यवस्थितः ।
ततोऽब्रवीद्गुडाकेशं द्रोणः कौरवसंसदि ॥ १.१५१.९ ॥
Droṇa resolved that in the world there was no one equal to Bībhatsu (Arjuna). Then, in the assembly of the Kurus, Droṇa spoke to Guḍākeśa.
1.151.10
अगस्त्यस्य धनुर्वेदे शिष्यो मम गुरुः पुरा ।
अग्निवेश्य इति ख्यातस्तस्य शिष्योऽस्मि भारत ॥ १.१५१.१० ॥
My teacher long ago, a disciple of Agastya's science of archery, was renowned as Agniveśya; O Bhārata, I am his disciple.
1.151.11
तीर्थात्तीर्थं गमयितुमहमेतत्समुद्यतः ।
तपसा यन्मया प्राप्तममोघमशनिप्रभम् ॥ १.१५१.११ ॥
I am prepared to carry this from one holy place to another; what I obtained through asceticism is unfailing, radiant like a thunderbolt.
1.151.12
अस्त्रं ब्रह्मशिरो नाम यद्दहेत्पृथिवीमपि ।
ददता गुरुणा चोक्तं न मनुष्येष्विदंत्वया ॥ १.१५१.१२ ॥
The weapon called Brahmaśiras, which could burn even the earth — when giving it, the teacher said, "You must not use this against men."
1.151.13
भारद्वाज विमोक्तव्यमल्पवीर्येषु संयुगे ।
यद्यदन्तर्हितं भूतं किंचिद्युद्ध्येत्त्वया सह ॥ १.१५१.१३ ॥
Son of Bharadvāja, it must not be released against those of little strength in battle, against any being, though hidden, that might fight with you.
1.151.14
महातेजस्त्वमेतेन हन्याः शस्त्रेण संयुगे ।
त्वया प्राप्तमिदं वीर दिव्यं नान्योऽर्हति त्विदम् ॥ १.१५१.१४ ॥
O mighty-splendored one, in battle you should strike down with this very weapon. O hero, you have obtained this divine weapon; no one else is worthy of it.
1.151.15
समयस्तु त्वया रक्ष्यो मुनिसृष्टो विशांपते ।
आचार्यदक्षिणां देहि ज्ञातिग्रामस्य पश्यतः ॥ १.१५१.१५ ॥
O lord of men, the agreement established by the sage you must keep. Give the teacher his fee, in the sight of the gathered kinsmen.
1.151.16
ददानीति प्रतिज्ञाते फाल्गुनेनाब्रवीद्गुरुः ।
युद्धेऽहं प्रतियोद्धव्यो युध्यमानस्त्वयाऽनघ ॥ १.१५१.१६ ॥
When he promised, 'I will give it,' the teacher said to Phālguna: 'Sinless one, in battle, while fighting, you shall have to fight against me.'
1.151.17
तथेति च प्रतिज्ञाय द्रोणाय कुरुपुङ्गवः ।
उपसंगृह्य चरणावुपतस्थे विनीतवत् ॥ १.१५१.१७ ॥
Saying, 'So be it,' the bull of the Kurus clasped Droṇa's feet and stood before him humbly, as a student does.
1.151.18
द्रोणो जगाद वचनं समालिङ्ग्य तु फाल्गुनम् ।
यन्मयोक्तं पुरा पार्थ तव लोके नरं क्वचित् ॥ १.१५१.१८ ॥
Embracing Phālguna, Droṇa spoke these words: 'Son of Pṛthā, what I told you before: there is no man anywhere in the world like you.'
1.151.19
सदृशं कारये नैव सर्वप्रहरणे युधि ।
तत्कृतं च मया सम्यक्तव तुल्यो न वर्तते ॥ १.१५१.१९ ॥
In battle, in the use of all weapons, I have trained no one equal to you; and what I have rightly done is this: no one is your equal.
1.151.20
देवा युधि न शक्तास्त्वां योद्धुं दैत्या न दानवाः ।
नाहं त्वत्तो विशिष्टोऽस्मि किं पुनर्मानवा रणे ॥ १.१५१.२० ॥
In battle not even the gods are able to fight you, nor the Daityas or the Dānavas; I too am not superior to you — how much less men in battle?
1.151.21
एकस्तवाधिको लोके यो हि वृष्णिकुलोद्भवः ।
कृष्णः कमलपत्राक्षः कंसकालियसूदनः ॥ १.१५१.२१ ॥
In the world there is one who is greater than you: born in the Vṛṣṇi line, Kṛṣṇa, lotus-petal-eyed, slayer of Kaṃsa and Kāliya.
1.151.22
स जेता सर्वलोकानां सर्वप्रहरणायुधः ।
नैतावता ते पार्थाहं भवाम्यनृतवागिह ॥ १.१५१.२२ ॥
He is the conqueror of all worlds, wielder of every weapon; yet, O Pārtha, by this alone I do not become a speaker of falsehood here.
1.151.23
तदधीनं जगत्सर्वं तत्प्रलीनं तदुद्भवम् ।
तत्पदं न विजानन्ति ब्रह्मेशानादयोऽपि वा ॥ १.१५१.२३ ॥
The whole world is dependent on him, dissolves into him and arises from him; even Brahmā, Īśāna and the others do not know his state.
1.151.24
तन्नाभिप्रभवो ब्रह्मा सर्वभूतानि निर्ममे ।
स एव कर्ता भोक्ता च संहर्ता च जगन्मयम् ॥ १.१५१.२४ ॥
Brahmā, born from his navel, created all beings; he alone is the creator, the enjoyer and the destroyer, whose form is the world.
1.151.25
स एव भूतं भव्यं च भवच्च पुरुषः परः ।
नित्यः सर्वगतः स्थाणुरचलोऽयं सनातनः ॥ १.१५१.२५ ॥
He alone is what has been, what is to come, and what is becoming; that supreme Puruṣa is eternal, all-pervading, steadfast, unmoving, and primeval.
1.151.26
प्रादुर्भवति योगात्मा पालनार्थं स लीलया ।
तत्तुल्यो हि न जायेत न जातो न जनिष्यते ॥ १.१५१.२६ ॥
The one whose self is yoga appears playfully for the sake of protection; no one equal to him has been born, is born, or will be born.
1.151.27
स हि मातुलजोऽभूत्ते चराचरगुरुः पिता ।
को हि तं जेतुमीहेत जानन्नात्महितं नरः ॥ १.१५१.२७ ॥
He was born as your maternal uncle's son; he is the teacher and father of all moving and unmoving things. What man who knows his own welfare would seek to conquer him?
1.151.28
श्यालश्च ते सखा चासौ तस्य त्वं प्राणवल्लभः ।
स्नेहमभ्यधिकं तस्य तव सख्यमवस्थितम् ॥ १.१५१.२८ ॥
He is your brother-in-law and friend, and you are dearer to him than life. His affection is exceeding, and your friendship stands firm.
1.151.29
न तेन भवतो युद्धं भविता नर्मतोऽपि वा ।
अपिचार्थे तव पुरा शक्रेण किल चोदितः ॥ १.१५१.२९ ॥
You will not fight him, not even in jest; and in former times Indra himself urged him on for your sake.
1.151.30
गोकुले वर्धमानस्तु नन्दगोपस्य कारणात् ।
ममांशः पाण्डवो लोके पृथिव्यां पुरुषोत्तमः ॥ १.१५१.३० ॥
Growing up in Gokula for the sake of Nanda the cowherd, my portion, the Pāṇḍava, is the best of men on earth in this world.
1.151.31
कौन्तेयावरजः श्रीमानर्जुनो नाम वीर्यवान् ।
भुवो भारापहरणे साहाय्यं ते करिष्यति ॥ १.१५१.३१ ॥
Arjuna, the youngest son of Kuntī, glorious and mighty by name, will help you in removing the burden of the earth.
1.151.32
तदर्थमभयं देहि पाहि चास्मत्कृते प्रभो ।
इत्युक्तः पुण्डरीकाक्षस्तदा शक्रेण फल्गुन ॥ १.१५१.३२ ॥
"For that purpose, grant us safety and protect us, O lord!" Thus addressed by Indra, the lotus-eyed one then, O Phalguna.
1.151.33
तमुवाच ततः श्रीमाञ्शङ्खचक्रगदाधरः ।
जानामि पाण्डवे वंशे जातं पार्थं पितृष्वसुः ॥ १.१५१.३३ ॥
Then the glorious one, bearer of conch, discus and mace, said to him: "I know that Pārtha, son of my paternal aunt, has been born in the lineage of Pāṇḍu.
1.151.34
पुत्रं परमधर्मिष्ठं सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरम् ।
पालयामि त्वदंशं तं सर्वलोकमहाभुजम् ॥ १.१५१.३४ ॥
"That son, most righteous, the best of all weapon-bearers and mighty-armed in all the worlds, your own portion, I protect.
1.151.35
आवयोः सख्यसदृशं न च लोके भविष्यति ।
यस्तद्भक्तः समद्भक्तो यस्तं द्वेष्टि स मामपि ॥ १.१५१.३५ ॥
"There will be nothing in the world like the friendship between us two. Whoever is devoted to him is devoted to me; whoever hates him hates me too.
1.151.36
यन्मे वित्तं तु तत्तस्य तं विनाहं न जीवये ।
इति पार्थ पुरा शक्रमाह सर्वेश्वरो हरिः ॥ १.१५१.३६ ॥
"Whatever wealth is mine is indeed his; without him I could not live." Thus, O Pārtha, Hari, lord of all, once spoke to Indra.
1.151.37
तस्मात्तवापि सदृशस्तं विनाभ्यधिकः पुमान् ।
न चेह भविता लोके तमेव शरणं व्रज ॥ १.१५१.३७ ॥
Therefore no man in this world, equal to you, will be greater without him. Go to him alone for refuge.
1.151.38
शरण्यः सर्वभूतानां देवदेवो जनार्दनः ॥ १.१५१.३८ ॥
The refuge of all beings, the god of gods, Janārdana.
1.151.39
तथेति च प्रतिज्ञाय द्रोणाय कुरुपुङ्गवः ।
उपसंगृह्य चरणौ युधिष्ठिरवशोऽभवत् ॥ १.१५१.३९ ॥
Saying "So be it," he pledged to Droṇa, and the bull of the Kurus, clasping his feet, became subject to Yudhiṣṭhira.
1.151.40
स्वभावादगमच्छब्दो महीं सागरमेखलाम् ।
अर्जुनस्य समो लोके नास्ति कश्चिद्धनुर्धरः ॥ १.१५१.४० ॥
By its very nature, the report went out across the earth girdled by the ocean: there is no archer in the world equal to Arjuna.
1.151.41
गदायुद्धेऽसियुद्धे च रथयुद्धे च पाण्डवः ।
पारगश्च धनुर्युद्धे बभूवाथ धनञ्जयः ॥ १.१५१.४१ ॥
In mace-fighting, in sword-fighting and in chariot-fighting, and in archery too, the Pāṇḍava Dhanañjaya became a master.
1.151.42
नीतिमान्सकलां नीतिं विबुधाधिपतेस्तदा ।
अस्त्रे शस्त्रे च शास्त्रे च रथनागाश्वकर्मणि।
अवाप्य सहदेवोऽपि भ्रातॄणां ववृते वशे ॥ १.१५१.४२ ॥
Sahadeva, skilled in policy, then obtained all the policy of the lord of the gods, and the arts of weapons, arms, sciences, and of chariots, elephants and horses, and remained under the control of his brothers.
1.151.43
द्रोणेनैवं विनीतश्च भ्रातॄणां नकुलः प्रियः ।
चित्रयोधी समाख्यातो बभूवातिरथोदितः ॥ १.१५१.४३ ॥
Trained thus by Droṇa, Nakula, dear to his brothers, became renowned as a warrior of varied skill, and was declared an atiratha, a supreme charioteer.
1.151.44
त्रिवर्षकृतयज्ञस्तु गन्धर्वाणामुपप्लवे ।
अर्जुनप्रमुखैः पार्थैः सौवीरः समरे हतः ॥ १.१५१.४४ ॥
The Sauvīra king, who had performed a sacrifice lasting three years, was slain in battle at the attack of the Gandharvas by the sons of Pṛthā led by Arjuna.
1.151.45
न शशाक वशे कर्तुं यं पाण्डुरपि वीर्यवान् ।
सोऽर्जुनेन वशं नीतो राजासीद्यवनाधिपः ॥ १.१५१.४५ ॥
That king, lord of the Yavanas, whom even the mighty Pāṇḍu could not bring under his control, was brought under control by Arjuna.
1.151.46
अतीव बलसंपन्नः सदा मानि कुरून्प्रति ।
विपुलो नाम सौवीरः शस्तः पार्थेन धीमता ॥ १.१५१.४६ ॥
Vipula, the Sauvīra, exceedingly strong and always arrogant toward the Kurus, was struck down by the wise Pārtha.
1.151.47
दत्तामित्र इति ख्यातं सङ्ग्रामे कृतनिश्चयम् ।
सुमित्रं नाम सौवीरमर्जुनोऽदमयच्छरैः ॥ १.१५१.४७ ॥
Sumitra the Sauvīra, known as Dattāmitra and resolute in battle, was subdued by Arjuna with his arrows.
1.151.48
भीमसेनसहायश्च रथानामयुतं च सः ।
अर्जुनः समरे प्राच्यान्सर्वानेकरथोऽजयत् ॥ १.१५१.४८ ॥
With Bhīmasena as his helper, Arjuna, alone on his chariot, conquered all the eastern peoples, who had ten thousand chariots, in battle.
1.151.49
तथैवैकरथो गत्वा दक्षिणामजयद्दिशम् ।
धनौघं प्रापयामास कुरुराष्ट्रं धनञ्जयः ॥ १.१५१.४९ ॥
In the same way, going alone in one chariot, Dhanañjaya conquered the southern quarter and caused a flood of wealth to be brought to the kingdom of the Kurus.
1.151.50
यतः पञ्चदशे वर्षे सर्वमेतच्चकार सः ।
तं दृष्ट्वा धार्तराष्ट्राणां ततो भयमजायत ॥ १.१५१.५० ॥
For in the fifteenth year he accomplished all this, and seeing him, fear arose among the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra.
1.151.51
यः सर्वान्धृतराष्ट्रस्य पुत्रान्विप्रचकार ह ।
भीमसेनो महाबाहुर्बलाद्बलवतां वरः ॥ १.१५१.५१ ॥
Bhīmasena, the mighty-armed, who harmed all the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, was the best of the strong.
1.151.52
अदुष्टभावं तं दोषैर्जगृहुर्दोषबुद्धयः ।
धार्तराष्ट्रास्तथा सर्वे भयाद्भीमस्य कर्मणा ॥ १.१५१.५२ ॥
Though of unwicked nature, the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, minded to find fault, charged him with faults; all of them did so out of fear of Bhīma's deeds.
1.151.53
तं दृष्ट्वा कर्मभिः पार्थान्सर्वानागतलक्षणान् ।
बलाद्बहुगुणांस्तेभ्यो बिभियुर्दोषबुद्धयः ॥ १.१५१.५३ ॥
Seeing his deeds, and seeing in all the sons of Pṛthā the marks of future fortune and many excellent qualities, those of faulty mind grew afraid of them.
1.151.54
एवं सर्वे महात्मानः पाण्डवा मनुजोत्तमाः ।
परराष्ट्राणि निर्जित्य स्वराष्ट्रं ववृधुः पुरा ॥ १.१५१.५४ ॥
Thus all the great-souled Pāṇḍavas, best of men, having conquered foreign kingdoms, grew in strength in their own kingdom.
1.151.55
ततो बलमतिख्यातं विज्ञाय दृढधन्विनाम् ।
दूषितः सहसा भावो धृतराष्ट्रस्य पाण्डुषु।
स चिन्तापरमो राजा न निद्रामलभन्निशि ॥ १.१५१.५५ ॥
Then, knowing the renowned might of those firm archers, Dhṛtarāṣṭra's attitude toward the Pāṇḍavas was suddenly corrupted. That king, utterly absorbed in anxious thought, did not obtain sleep at night.