Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 1.244
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1.244.1
शासनात्पुरुषेन्द्रस्य बलेन महता बली ।
गिरौ रैवतके नित्यं बभूव विपृथुश्रवाः ॥ १.२४४.१ ॥
By the command of the lord of men, with a great army, the mighty Vipṛthuśravas always dwelt on Mount Raivataka.
1.244.2
प्रवासे वासुदेवस्य तस्मिन्हलधरोपमः ।
संबभूव तदा गोप्ता पुरस्य पुरवर्धनः ॥ १.२४४.२ ॥
During the absence of Vāsudeva, he became like the plough-bearer, then the protector and enhancer of the city.
1.244.3
प्राप्य पाण्डवनिर्याणं निर्ययौ विपृथुश्रवाः ।
निशम्य पुरनिर्घोषं स्वमनीकमचोदयत् ॥ १.२४४.३ ॥
Having learned of the departure of the Pāṇḍavas, Vipṛthuśravas set out; hearing the uproar of the city, he sent his own army forward.
1.244.4
सोऽभिपत्य तदाध्वानं ददर्श पुरुषर्षभम् ।
निःसृतं द्वारकाद्वारादंशुमन्तमिवाम्बिरात् ॥ १.२४४.४ ॥
Then he rushed forward and saw, on the road, the bull among men coming forth from the gate of Dvārakā, like the sun from the sky.
1.244.5
सविद्युतमिवाम्भोदं प्रेक्षतां तं धनुर्धरम् ।
पार्थमानर्तयोधानां विस्मयः समपद्यत ॥ १.२४४.५ ॥
As they gazed at the bowman Pārtha, like a cloud with lightning, amazement arose among the warriors of the Ānartas.
1.244.6
उदीर्णरथनागाश्वमनीकमभिवीक्ष्य तत् ।
उवाच परमप्रीता सुभद्रा भद्रभाषिणी ॥ १.२४४.६ ॥
Seeing that army rising with chariots, elephants and horses, Subhadrā, greatly pleased and speaking auspicious words, said:
1.244.7
संग्रहीतुमभिप्रायो दीर्घकालकृतो मम ।
युध्यमानस्य सङ्ग्रामे रथं तव नरर्षभ ॥ १.२४४.७ ॥
Long had I resolved to seize your chariot as you fight in battle, best of men.
1.244.8
ओजस्तेजोद्युतिबलैरन्वितस्य महात्मनः ।
पार्थ ते सारथित्वेन भविता शिक्षितास्म्यहम् ॥ १.२४४.८ ॥
O Pārtha, I have been trained to be the charioteer of you, the great-souled one endowed with vigor, radiance, brilliance and strength.
1.244.9
एवमुक्तः प्रियां प्रीतः प्रत्युवाच नरर्षभः ।
चोदयाश्वानसंसक्तान्विश्तु विपृथोर्बलम् ॥ १.२४४.९ ॥
Thus addressed, the best of men, pleased, answered his beloved: 'Urge on the horses without hindrance, and enter the army of Vipṛthu.'
1.244.10
बहुभिर्युध्यमानस्य तावकान्विजिघांसतः ।
पश्य बाहुबलं भद्रे शरान्विक्षिपतो मम ॥ १.२४४.१० ॥
Behold the strength of my arms, O gracious one, as I fight against many, desiring to slay your men, shooting forth arrows.
1.244.11
एवमुक्ता तदा भद्रा पार्थेन भरतर्षभ ।
चुचोद साश्वान्संहृष्टा ते ततो विविशुर्बलम् ॥ १.२४४.११ ॥
Thus addressed by Pārtha, O bull of the Bharatas, then Bhadrā, rejoicing, urged on the horses, and they entered the army.
1.244.12
तदाहतमहावाद्यं समुदग्रध्वजायुतम् ।
अनीकं विपृथोर्हृष्टं पार्थमेवान्ववर्तत ॥ १.२४४.१२ ॥
As the great drums sounded, the delighted army of Vipṛthu, with thousands of lofty banners, followed Pārtha alone.
1.244.13
रथैर्बहुविधाकारैः सदश्वैश्च महाजवैः ।
किरन्तः शरवर्षाणि परिवव्रुर्धनञ्जयम् ॥ १.२४४.१३ ॥
With chariots of many forms and good horses of great speed, pouring down showers of arrows, they surrounded Dhanañjaya.
1.244.14
तेषामस्त्राणि संवार्य दिव्यास्त्रेण महास्त्रवित् ।
आवृणोन्महदाकाशं शरैः परपुरञ्जयः ॥ १.२४४.१४ ॥
Warding off their weapons with a divine weapon, the knower of great weapons, conqueror of enemy cities, covered the vast sky with arrows.
1.244.15
तेषां बाणान्महाबाहुर्मुकुटान्यङ्गदानि च ।
चिच्छेद निशितैर्बाणैः शरांश्चैव धनूंषि च ॥ १.२४४.१५ ॥
The mighty-armed one cut off their arrows, crests and armlets, and their shafts and bows too, with sharp arrows.
1.244.16
युगानीषान्वरूथानि यन्त्राणि विविधानि च ।
अजिघांसन्परान्पार्थश्चिच्छेद निशितैः शरैः ॥ १.२४४.१६ ॥
Not wishing to kill the enemies, Pārtha cut their yokes, poles, chariot coverings and various machines with sharp arrows.
1.244.17
विधनुष्कान्विकवचान्विरथांश्च महारथान् ।
कृत्वा पार्थः प्रियां प्रीतः प्रेक्ष्यतामित्यदर्शयत् ॥ १.२४४.१७ ॥
Having left the great chariot-warriors bowless, armorless and chariotless, Pārtha, pleased, showed it to his beloved, saying, 'Look.'
1.244.18
सा दृष्ट्वा महदाश्चर्यं सुभद्रा पार्थमब्रवीत् ।
अवाप्तार्थाऽस्मि भद्रं ते याहि पार्थ यथासुखम् ॥ १.२४४.१८ ॥
Seeing that great wonder, Subhadrā said to Pārtha: 'My purpose is attained. May good befall you; go, Pārtha, as you wish.'
1.244.19
स सक्तं पाण्डुपुत्रेण समीक्ष्य विपृथुर्बलम् ।
त्वरमाणोऽभिसंक्रम्य स्थीयतामित्यभाषत ॥ १.२४४.१९ ॥
Seeing the army joined with the son of Pāṇḍu, he hastened forward and said, "Let them stand."
1.244.20
ततः सेनापतेर्वाक्यं नात्यवर्तन्त यादवाः ।
सागरे मारुतोद्धूता वेलामिव महोर्मयः ॥ १.२४४.२० ॥
Then the Yādavas did not transgress the commander's word, as great waves stirred by the wind in the ocean do not overstep the shore.
1.244.21
ततो रथवरात्तूर्णमवरुह्य नरर्षभः ।
अभिगम्य नरव्याघ्रं प्रहृष्टः परिषस्वजे ॥ १.२४४.२१ ॥
Then the bull among men (Arjuna) quickly descended from the excellent chariot, approached the tiger among men, and joyfully embraced him.
1.244.22
सोऽब्रवीत्पार्थमासाद्य दीर्घकालमिदं तव ।
निवासमभिजानामि शङ्खचक्रगदाधरात् ॥ १.२४४.२२ ॥
Coming to Pārtha, he said: "I know this has been your dwelling for a long time, from the bearer of the conch, discus and mace."
1.244.23
न मेऽस्त्यविदितं किंचिद्यद्यदाचितं त्वया ।
सुभद्रार्थं प्रलोभेन प्रीतस्तव जनार्दनः ॥ १.२४४.२३ ॥
Nothing has been unknown to me of whatever you have asked for Subhadrā's sake; Janārdana is pleased with you through that allurement.
1.244.24
प्राप्तस्य यतिलिङ्गेन वासितस्य धनञ्जय ।
बन्धुमानसि रामेण महेन्द्रावरजेन च ॥ १.२४४.२४ ॥
O Dhanañjaya, you who came and dwelt in the guise of an ascetic, you are a kinsman of Rāma and of the younger brother of Mahendra (Kṛṣṇa).
1.244.25
मामेव च सदाकाङ्क्षी मन्त्रिणं मधुसूदनः ।
अन्तरेण सुभद्रां च त्वां च तात धनञ्जय ॥ १.२४४.२५ ॥
Madhusūdana always desired me alone as counsellor, apart from Subhadrā and you, dear Dhanañjaya.
1.244.26
इमं रथवरं दिव्यं सर्वशस्त्रसमन्वितम् ।
इदमेवानुयात्रं च निर्दिश्य गदपूर्वजः ॥ १.२४४.२६ ॥
Pointing to this excellent divine chariot, equipped with all weapons, and to this retinue, the elder brother of Gada (spoke).
1.244.27
अन्तर्द्वीपं तदा वीर गतो वृष्णिसुखावहः ।
दीर्घकालावरुद्धं त्वां संप्राप्तं प्रियया सह ॥ १.२४४.२७ ॥
Then, O hero, the bringer of joy to the Vṛṣṇis went to the inner island; you, long detained, arrived together with your beloved.
1.244.28
पश्यन्तु भ्रातरः सर्वे वज्रपाणिमिवामराः ।
आयाते तु दशार्हाणामृषभे शार्ङ्गधन्वनि ॥ १.२४४.२८ ॥
When the bull of the Daśārhas, the bearer of the Śārṅga bow, arrived, let all the brothers behold him as the immortals behold the thunderbolt-wielder.
1.244.29
भद्रामनुगमिष्यन्ति रत्नानि च वसूनि च ।
अरिष्टं याहि पन्थानं सुखी भव धनञ्जय ॥ १.२४४.२९ ॥
Jewels and treasures will follow Bhadrā as well. Go on the auspicious path, O Dhanañjaya, and be happy.
1.244.30
नष्टशोकैर्विशोकस्य सुहृद्भिः संगमोऽस्तु ते ॥ १.२४४.३० ॥
May you, free from sorrow, be reunited with friends whose sorrows have ended.
1.244.31
ततो विपृथुमामन्त्र्य पार्थः प्रीतोऽभिवाद्य च ।
कृष्णस्य मतमास्थाय कृष्णस्य रथमास्थितः ॥ १.२४४.३१ ॥
Then, taking leave of Vipṛthu and greeting him respectfully, the delighted Pārtha, following Kṛṣṇa's counsel, mounted Kṛṣṇa's chariot.
1.244.32
पूर्वमेव तु पार्थाय कृष्णेन विनियोजितम् ।
सर्वरत्नसुसंपूर्णं सर्वभोगसमन्वितम् ॥ १.२४४.३२ ॥
Earlier still, Kṛṣṇa had provided for Pārtha a chariot fully stocked with all jewels and endowed with every kind of enjoyment.
1.244.33
रथेन काञ्चनाङ्गेन कल्पितेन यथाविधि ।
शैब्यसुग्रीवयुक्तेन किङ्किणीजालमालिना ॥ १.२४४.३३ ॥
With a chariot of golden fittings, duly prepared, yoked with the horses Śaibya and Sugrīva, adorned with a garland of a net of tinkling bells.
1.244.34
सर्वशस्त्रोपपन्नेन जीमूतरवनादिना ।
ज्वलनार्चिःप्रकाशेन द्विषतां हर्षनाशिना ॥ १.२४४.३४ ॥
With a chariot fully equipped with all weapons, with a sound like thundering clouds, radiant like the flame of fire, destroying the joy of enemies.
1.244.35
सन्नद्धः कवची खड्गी बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्रवान् ।
युक्तः सेनानुयात्रेण रथणारोप्य माधवीम्।
रथेनाकाशगेनैव पययौ स्वपुरं प्रति ॥ १.२४४.३५ ॥
Armored, sword in hand, arm-guard and finger-guards of leather bound on, his army following, he placed Mādhavī (Subhadrā) upon the chariot and set out for his own city in that sky-going chariot.
1.244.36
ह्रियमाणां तु तां दृष्ट्वा सुभद्रां सैनिका जनाः ।
विक्रोशन्तोऽद्रवन्सर्वे द्वारकामभितः पुरीम् ॥ १.२४४.३६ ॥
Seeing her carried off, the soldiers and people, crying out, ran from every side toward the city of Dvārakā.
1.244.37
ते समासाद्य सहिताः सुधर्मामभितः सभाम् ।
सभापालस्य तत्सर्वमाचख्युः पार्थविक्रमम् ॥ १.२४४.३७ ॥
Having come together to the Sudharmā assembly hall, they told the warden of the hall all of Pārtha's (Arjuna's) prowess.
1.244.38
तेषां श्रुत्वा सभापालो भेरीं सान्नाहिकीं ततः ।
समाजघ्ने महाघोषां जाम्बूनदपरिष्कृताम् ॥ १.२४४.३८ ॥
Hearing them, the warden of the hall then struck the call-to-arms drum, of mighty sound and adorned with Jāmbūnada gold.
1.244.39
क्षुब्धास्तेनाथ शब्देन भोजवृष्ण्यन्धकास्तदा ।
अन्तर्द्वीपात्समुत्पेतुः सहसा सहितास्तदा।
अन्नपानमपास्याथ समापेतुः समन्ततः ॥ १.२४४.३९ ॥
Agitated by that sound, the Bhojas, Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas then suddenly rose together from the inner island, set aside food and drink, and gathered from all sides.
1.244.40
तत्र जाम्बूनदाङ्गानि स्पर्ध्यास्तरणवन्ति च ।
मणिविद्रुमचित्राणि ज्वलिताग्निप्रभाणि च ॥ १.२४४.४० ॥
There were seats of Jāmbūnada gold, fine with coverings, variegated with gems and coral, and blazing like kindled fire.
1.244.41
भेजिरे पुरुषव्याघ्रा वृष्ण्यन्धकमहारथाः ।
सिंहासनानि शतशो धिष्ण्यानीव हुताशनाः ॥ १.२४४.४१ ॥
The tigers among men, the great charioteers of the Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas, sat down on hundreds of thrones, like sacrificial fires resting upon their altars.
1.244.42
तेषां समुपविष्टानां देवानामिव सन्नये ।
आचख्यौ चेष्टितं जिष्णोः सभापालः सहानुगः ॥ १.२४४.४२ ॥
To them, seated as in the assembly of the gods, the warden of the hall with his attendants told the deeds of Jiṣṇu (Arjuna).
1.244.43
तच्छ्रुत्वा वृष्णिवीरास्ते मदसंरक्तलोचनाः ।
अमृष्यमाणाः पार्थस्य समुत्पेतुरहङ्कृताः ॥ १.२४४.४३ ॥
Hearing that, the heroes of the Vṛṣṇis, their eyes reddened with intoxication, unable to endure Pārtha, sprang up full of pride.
1.244.44
योजयध्वं रथानाशु प्रासानाहरतेति च ।
धनूंषि च महार्हाणि कवचानि बृहन्ति च ॥ १.२४४.४४ ॥
"Yoke the chariots quickly, bring spears," and also bring precious bows and great armours.
1.244.45
सूतानुच्चुक्रुशुः केचिद्रथान्योजयतेति च ।
स्वयं च तुरगान्केचिदयुञ्जन्हेमभूषितान् ॥ १.२४४.४५ ॥
Some shouted at the charioteers, "Yoke the chariots!" and some themselves yoked horses adorned with gold.
1.244.46
रथेष्वानीयमानेषु कवचेषु ध्वजेषु च ।
अभिक्रन्दे नृवीराणां तदासीत्तुमुलं महत् ॥ १.२४४.४६ ॥
As chariots, armours and banners were being brought, there was a great tumult in the clamour of the man-heroes.
1.244.47
वनमाली ततः क्षीबः कैलासशिखरोपमः ।
नीलवासा मदोत्सिक्त इदं वचनमब्रवीत् ॥ १.२४४.४७ ॥
Then Vanamālī, intoxicated, like the peak of Kailāsa, clad in blue, swollen with intoxication, spoke these words.
1.244.48
किमिदं कुरुथाप्रज्ञास्तूष्णींभूते जनार्दने ।
अस्य भावमविज्ञाय संक्रुद्धा मोघगर्जिताः ॥ १.२४४.४८ ॥
"Fools! Why do you act thus while Janārdana is silent? Not knowing his intention, enraged, you roar in vain!"
1.244.49
एष तावदभिप्रायमाख्यातु स्वं महामतिः ।
यदस्य रुचिरं कर्तुं तत्कुरुध्वमतन्द्रिताः ॥ १.२४४.४९ ॥
Let this great-minded one first declare his own intention; whatever is pleasing to him, do that, without delay.
1.244.50
ततस्ते तद्वचः श्रुत्वा ग्राह्यरूपं हलायुधात् ।
तूष्णींभूतास्ततः सर्वे साधुसाध्विति चाब्रुवन् ॥ १.२४४.५० ॥
Then, hearing those acceptable words of the plough-armed one, they all fell silent and said, "Well said, well said."
1.244.51
समं वचो निशम्यैव बलदेवस्य धीमतः ।
पुनरेवसभामध्ये सर्वे ते समुपाविशन् ॥ १.२४४.५१ ॥
Having heard the words of the wise Balarāma, all of them in one accord sat down again in the middle of the assembly.
1.244.52
ततोऽब्रवीद्वासुदेवं वचो रामः परन्तपः ।
त्रैलोक्यनाथ हे कृष्ण भूतभव्यभविष्यकृत्।
किमवागुपविष्टोऽसि प्रेक्षमाणो जनार्दन ॥ १.२४४.५२ ॥
Then Rāma (Balarāma), tormentor of enemies, spoke these words to Vāsudeva: "O lord of the three worlds, O Kṛṣṇa, creator of what is, what was and what will be, O Janārdana, why do you sit with your head bowed, merely looking on?"
1.244.53
सत्कृतस्त्वत्कृते पार्थः सर्वैरस्माभिरच्युत ।
न च सोऽर्हति तां पूजां दुर्बुद्धिः कुलपांसनः ॥ १.२४४.५३ ॥
O Acyuta, for your sake we all honored Pārtha (Arjuna); yet that ill-minded disgrace to his family does not deserve that honor.
1.244.54
को हि तत्रैव भुक्तावान्नं भाजनं भेत्तुमर्हति ।
मन्यमानः कुले जातमात्मानं पुरुषः क्वचित् ॥ १.२४४.५४ ॥
What man, having eaten from a vessel right there, would think himself born in a noble family and fit to break it?
1.244.55
इच्छन्नेव हि संबन्धं कृतं पूर्वं च मानयन् ।
को हि नाम भवेनार्थी साहसेन समाचरेत् ॥ १.२४४.५५ ॥
Desiring kinship and honoring the bond made before, what seeker of his aim would act with rashness?
1.244.56
सोऽवमन्य तथाऽस्माकमनादृत्य च केशवम् ।
प्रसह्य हृतवानद्य सुभद्रां मृत्युमात्मनः ॥ १.२४४.५६ ॥
Having insulted us and disregarded Keśava as well, he has today forcibly carried off Subhadrā, summoning death upon himself.
1.244.57
कथं हि शिरसो मध्ये कृतं तेन पदं मम ।
मर्षयिष्यामि गोविन्द पादस्पर्शमिवोरगः ॥ १.२४४.५७ ॥
How could he set his foot in the very middle of my head? O Govinda, how shall I endure it, as a serpent endures no touch of a foot?
1.244.58
अद्य निष्कौरवामेकः करिष्यामि वसुन्धराम् ।
न हि मे मर्षणीयोऽयमर्जुनस्य व्यतिक्रमः ॥ १.२४४.५८ ॥
Today I alone will make the earth free of the Kauravas; this transgression against Arjuna I cannot endure.
1.244.59
तं तथा गर्जमानं तु मेघदुन्दुभिनिःस्वनम् ।
अन्वपद्यन्त ते सर्वे भोजवृष्ण्यन्धकास्तदा ॥ १.२४४.५९ ॥
Then all the Bhojas, Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas followed him as he roared, his voice like the thunder of kettledrums.