Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 1.249
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1.249.1
सोऽब्रवीदर्जुनं चैव वासुदेवं च सात्वतम् ।
लोकप्रवीरौ तिष्ठन्तौ काण्डवस्य समीपतः ॥ १.२४९.१ ॥
He spoke to Arjuna and to Vāsudeva the Sātvata, the two heroes of the world standing near the Khāṇḍava forest.
1.249.2
ब्राह्मणो बहुभोक्ताऽस्मि बुञ्जेऽपरिमितं सदा ।
भिक्षे वार्ष्णेयपार्थौ वामेकां तृप्तिं प्रयच्छतम् ॥ १.२४९.२ ॥
"I am a brahmin who always eats immeasurably. O Vārṣṇeya and Pārtha, I beg alms; grant me satisfaction, just once."
1.249.3
एवमुक्तो तमब्रूतां ततस्तौ कृष्णपाण्डवौ ।
केनान्नेन भवांस्तृप्येत्तस्यान्नस्य यतावहे ॥ १.२४९.३ ॥
Thus addressed, Kṛṣṇa and the Pāṇḍava both said to him: "With what food would you be satisfied? For that food we shall strive."
1.249.4
एवमुक्तः स भगवानब्रवीत्तावुभौ ततः ।
भाषमाणौ तदा वीरौ किमन्नं क्रियतामिति ॥ १.२४९.४ ॥
Thus addressed, that blessed one spoke to the two heroes, who were conversing then: "Let food be prepared."
1.249.5
नाहमन्नं बुभुक्षे वै पावकं मां निबोधतम् ।
यदन्नमनुरूपं मे तद्युवां संप्रयच्छतम् ॥ १.२४९.५ ॥
"I do not desire food; know me as fire. Give me the food that is suitable to me, you two."
1.249.6
इदमिन्द्रः सदा दावं खाण्डवं परिरक्षति ।
न च शक्नोम्यहं दग्धुं रक्ष्यमाणं महात्मना ॥ १.२४९.६ ॥
"Indra always protects this Khāṇḍava forest, and being guarded by the great-souled one, I am not able to burn it."
1.249.7
वसत्यत्र सखा तस्य तक्षकः पन्नगः सदा ।
सगणस्तत्कृते दावं परिरक्षति वज्रभृत् ॥ १.२४९.७ ॥
Here his friend, the serpent Takṣaka, always dwells, and for his sake the thunderbolt-wielder protects this forest fire with his host.
1.249.8
तत्र भूतान्यनेकानि रक्ष्यन्तेऽस्य प्रसङ्गतः ।
तं दिधक्षुर्न शक्नोमि दग्धुं शक्रस्य तेजसा ॥ १.२४९.८ ॥
There many beings are protected on his account; though I wish to burn it, I am unable to burn it because of Indra's splendour.
1.249.9
स मां प्रज्वलितं दृष्ट्वा मेघाम्भोभिः प्रवर्षति ।
ततो दग्धुं न शक्नोमि दिधक्षुर्दावमीप्सितम् ॥ १.२४९.९ ॥
Seeing me blazing, he pours rain with cloud-water; therefore, though desiring to burn this longed-for forest, I cannot burn it.
1.249.10
स युवाभ्यां सहायाभ्यामस्त्रविद्भ्यां समागतः ।
दहेयं खाण्डवं दावमेतदन्नं वृतं मया ॥ १.२४९.१० ॥
With you two skilled in weapons as my helpers, I shall burn this Khāṇḍava forest; this is the food I have chosen.
1.249.11
युवां ह्युदकधारास्ता भूतानि च समन्ततः ।
उत्तमास्त्रविदौ सम्यक्सर्वतो वारयिष्यथः ॥ १.२४९.११ ॥
You two, indeed, are supreme masters of weapons; you will fully ward off those streams of water and the beings on every side.
1.249.12
किमर्थं भगवानग्निः खाण्डवं दग्धुमिच्छति ।
रक्ष्यमाणं महेन्द्रेण नानासत्वसमायुतम् ॥ १.२४९.१२ ॥
For what reason does the venerable Agni wish to burn the Khāṇḍava forest, which is guarded by the great Indra and full of many kinds of creatures?
1.249.13
न ह्येतत्कारणं ब्रह्मन्नल्पं संप्रतिभाति मे ।
यद्ददाह सुसंक्रुद्धः खाण्डवं हव्यवाहनः ॥ १.२४९.१३ ॥
O brahmin, the cause of the fire-god, greatly enraged, burning the Khāṇḍava forest does not seem slight to me.
1.249.14
एतद्विस्तरशो ब्रह्मन्श्रोतुमिच्छामि तत्त्वतः ।
खाण्डवस्य पुरा दाहो यथा समभवन्मुने ॥ १.२४९.१४ ॥
O brahmin, O sage, I wish to hear in detail and truly how the Khāṇḍava forest was burned in the past.
1.249.15
शृणु मे ब्रुवतो राजन्सर्वमेतद्यथातथम् ।
यन्निमित्तं ददाहाग्निः खाण्डवं पृथिवीपते ॥ १.२४९.१५ ॥
Listen, O king, as I tell you all of this exactly as it was; O lord of the earth, the reason for which Agni burned the Khāṇḍava forest.
1.249.16
हन्त ते कथयिष्यामि पौराणीमृषिसंस्तुताम् ।
कथामिमां नरश्रेष्ठ खाण्डवस्य विनाशिनीम् ॥ १.२४९.१६ ॥
Come, I shall tell you this ancient tale, praised by the sages, O best of men — this story of the destruction of the Khāṇḍava forest.
1.249.17
पौराणः श्रूयते राजन्राजा हरिहयोपमः ।
श्वेतकिर्नाम विख्यातो बलविक्रमसंयुतः ॥ १.२४९.१७ ॥
It is told in the ancient lore, O king, that there was a king like Indra, renowned by the name Śvetaki, endowed with strength and valour.
1.249.18
यज्वा दानपतिर्धीमान्यथा नान्योऽस्ति कश्चन ।
जग्राह दीक्षां स नृपः तदा द्वादशवार्षिकीम् ॥ १.२४९.१८ ॥
That king, a sacrificer, lord of gifts and wise, of whom there was no other like him, then took up the consecration lasting twelve years.
1.249.19
तस्य सत्रे सदा तस्मिन्समागच्छन्महर्षयः ।
वेदवेदाङ्गविद्वांसो ब्राह्मणाश्च सहस्रशः ॥ १.२४९.१९ ॥
At his sacrificial session there always gathered thousands of great sages and brahmins learned in the Vedas and their auxiliary sciences.
1.249.20
ईजे च स महायज्ञैः क्रतुभिश्चाप्तदक्षिणैः ॥ १.२४९.२० ॥
He worshipped with great sacrifices and rites, with abundant fees given.
1.249.21
तस्य नान्याऽभवद्बुद्धिर्दिवसे दिवसे नृप ।
सत्रे क्रियासमारम्भे दानेषु विविधेषु च ॥ १.२४९.२१ ॥
O king, his mind was on nothing else day after day than the sacrificial session, the beginning of the rites, and the various gifts.
1.249.22
ऋत्विग्भिः सहितो धीमानेवमीजे स भूमिपः ।
ततस्तु ऋत्विजश्चास्य धूमव्याकुललोचनाः ॥ १.२४९.२२ ॥
The wise lord of the earth thus sacrificed together with his priests. Then his priests, their eyes troubled by smoke,
1.249.23
कालेन महता खिन्नास्तत्यजुस्ते नराधिपम् ।
ततः प्रसादयामास ऋत्विजस्तान्महीपतिः ॥ १.२४९.२३ ॥
Wearied by the long time, they abandoned that lord of men. Then the lord of the earth sought to appease those priests.
1.249.24
चक्षुर्विकलतां प्राप्ता न प्रपेदुश्च ते क्रतुम् ।
ततस्तेषामनुमते तद्विप्रैस्तु नराधिपः ॥ १.२४९.२४ ॥
Having lost the use of their eyes, they could not carry on the rite. Then, with their consent, the lord of men, through those brahmins,
1.249.25
सत्रं समापयामास ऋत्विग्भिरपरैः सह ।
तस्यैवंवर्तमानस्य कदाचित्कालपर्यये ॥ १.२४९.२५ ॥
He had the sacrificial session completed together with the other officiating priests. As this went on, at some point, after the passage of time…
1.249.26
सत्रमहार्तुकामस्य संवत्सरशतं किल ।
ऋत्विजो नाभ्यपद्यन्त समाहर्तुं महात्मनः ॥ १.२४९.२६ ॥
For that great-souled man, who desired to hold the sacrificial session, indeed a hundred years passed; yet the priests did not agree to take up its completion.
1.249.27
स च राजाऽकरोद्यत्नं महान्तं ससुहृज्जनः ।
प्रणिपातेन सान्त्वेन दानेन च महायशाः ॥ १.२४९.२७ ॥
And that king of great fame, together with his friends and kinsmen, made a great effort: by prostration, by soothing words, and by gifts.
1.249.28
ऋत्विजोऽनुनयामास भूयो भूयस्त्वतन्द्रितः ।
ते चास्य तमभिप्रायं न चक्रुरमितौजसः ॥ १.२४९.२८ ॥
Tirelessly he entreated the priests again and again; but those priests of boundless splendour did not carry out his intention.
1.249.29
स चाश्रमस्थान्राजर्षिस्तानुवाच रुषान्वितः ।
यद्यहं पतितो विप्राः शुश्रूषायां न च स्थितः ॥ १.२४९.२९ ॥
And the royal sage, filled with anger, said to those dwelling in the hermitage: 'O brahmins, if I have fallen and do not remain in service,'
1.249.30
आशु त्याज्योऽस्मि युष्माभिर्ब्राह्मणैश्च जुगुप्सितः ।
तन्नार्हथ क्रतुश्रद्धां व्याघातयितुमद्य ताम् ॥ १.२४९.३० ॥
'Then you brahmins should quickly abandon me, for I am reprehensible. Therefore you should not today thwart my faith in the sacrifice.'
1.249.31
अस्थाने वा परित्यागं कर्तुं मे द्विजसत्तमाः ।
प्रपन्न एव वो विप्राः प्रसादं कर्तुमर्हथ ॥ १.२४९.३१ ॥
Best of the twice-born, it is not fitting that you abandon me without cause. O brāhmaṇas, I have taken refuge in you; you should show me your grace.
1.249.32
सान्त्वदानादिभिर्वाक्यैस्तत्त्वतः कार्यवत्तया ।
प्रसादयित्वा वक्ष्यामि यन्नः कार्यं द्विजोत्तमाः ॥ १.२४९.३२ ॥
Having appeased you with words of conciliation, gifts and the like, speaking truly as one who has a purpose, I shall tell you, best of the twice-born, what our task is.
1.249.33
अथवाऽहं परित्यक्तो भवद्भिर्द्वेषकारणात् ।
ऋत्विजोऽन्यान्गमिष्यामि याजनार्थं द्विजोत्तमाः ॥ १.२४९.३३ ॥
Or if you abandon me out of hostility, best of the twice-born, I shall go to other sacrificial priests to have the sacrifice performed.
1.249.34
एतावदुक्त्वा वचनं विरराम स पार्थिवः ।
यदा न शेकू राजानं याजनार्थं परन्तप ॥ १.२४९.३४ ॥
Having spoken these words, the king fell silent. O scorcher of enemies, then they were not able to perform the sacrifice for the king.
1.249.35
ततस्ते याजकाः क्रुद्धास्तमूचुर्नृपसत्तमम् ।
तव कर्माम्यजस्रं वै वर्तन्ते पार्थिवोत्तम ॥ १.२४९.३५ ॥
Then those sacrificing priests, angered, said to that best of kings: "O best of kings, your sacrificial works are continually going on."
1.249.36
ततो वयं परिश्रान्ताः सततं कर्मवाहिनः ।
श्रमादस्मात्परिश्रान्तान्स त्वं नस्त्यक्तुमर्हसि ॥ १.२४९.३६ ॥
Therefore we, who carry out the rites without cease, are exhausted. You should not abandon us, who are worn out by this toil.
1.249.37
बुद्धिमोहं समास्थाय त्वरासंभावितोऽनघ ।
गच्छ रुद्रसकाशं त्वं सहि त्वां याजयिष्यति ॥ १.२४९.३७ ॥
O sinless one, taking up a deluded intellect and led astray by haste, go to the presence of Rudra; he will indeed make you perform the sacrifice.
1.249.38
साधिक्षेपं वचः श्रुत्वा संक्रुद्धः श्वेतकिर्नृपः ।
कैलासं पर्वतं गत्वा तप उग्रं समास्थितः ॥ १.२४९.३८ ॥
Hearing these reproachful words, the greatly enraged king Śvetaki went to Mount Kailāsa and undertook severe austerities.
1.249.39
आराधयन्महादेवं नियतः संशितव्रतः ।
उपवासपरो राजन्दीर्घकालमतिष्ठत ॥ १.२४९.३९ ॥
Worshipping the great god Mahādeva, self-restrained and keeping rigorous vows, O king, devoted to fasting, he remained for a long time.
1.249.40
कदाचिद्द्वादशे काले कदाचिदपि षोडशे ।
आहारमकरोद्राजा मूलानि च फलानि च ॥ १.२४९.४० ॥
At times, in the twelfth period, and at other times in the sixteenth, the king took food: roots and fruits.
1.249.41
ऊर्ध्वबाहुस्त्वनिमिषस्तिष्ठन्स्थाणुरिवाचलः ।
षण्मासानभवद्राजा श्वेतकिः सुसमाहितः ॥ १.२४९.४१ ॥
With arms raised, unblinking, standing motionless like a post, the king Śvetaki remained for six months, perfectly composed.
1.249.42
तं तथा नृपशार्दूलं तप्यमानं महत्तपः ।
शङ्करः परमप्रीत्या दर्शयामास भारत ॥ १.२४९.४२ ॥
O Bhārata, Śaṅkara, with supreme affection, revealed himself to that tiger among kings, who was burning in his great austerity.
1.249.43
उवाच चैनं भगवान्स्निग्धगम्भीरया गिरा ।
प्रीतोऽस्मि नरशार्दूल तपसा ते परन्तप ॥ १.२४९.४३ ॥
The Lord said to him in a tender, deep voice: "I am pleased with you, tiger among men, scorcher of foes, by your penance."
1.249.44
वरं वृणीष्व भद्रं ते यं त्वमिच्छसि पार्थिव ।
एतच्छ्रुत्वा तु वचनं रुद्रस्यामिततेजसः ॥ १.२४९.४४ ॥
"Choose the boon you desire, O king; may good come to you." Having heard these words of Rudra of boundless splendour...
1.249.45
प्रणिपत्य महात्मानं राजर्षिः प्रत्यभाषत ।
यदि मे भगवान्प्रीतः सर्वलोकनमस्कृतः ॥ १.२४९.४५ ॥
Bowing to the great-souled one, the royal sage replied: "If the blessed Lord, revered by all worlds, is pleased with me..."
1.249.46
स्वयं मां देवदेवेश याजयस्व सुरेश्वर ।
एतच्छ्रुत्वा तु वचनं राज्ञा तेन प्रभाषितम् ॥ १.२४९.४६ ॥
"O god of gods, lord of the gods, perform my sacrifice yourself." Having heard these words spoken by the king...
1.249.47
उवाच भगवान्प्रीतः स्मितपूर्वमिदं वचः ।
नास्माकमेतद्विषये वर्तते याजनं प्रति ॥ १.२४९.४७ ॥
The pleased Lord, smiling first, spoke these words: "Officiating at sacrifices is not within our domain."
1.249.48
त्वया च सुमहत्तप्तं तपो राजन्वरार्थिना ।
याजयिष्यामि राजंस्त्वां समयेन परन्तप ॥ १.२४९.४८ ॥
You have performed very great penance, O king, seeking a boon. In due time, O scorcher of foes, I will officiate at your sacrifice.
1.249.49
समा द्वादश राजेन्द्र ब्रह्मचारी समाहितः ।
सततं त्वाज्यधाराभिर्यदि तर्पयसेऽनलम् ॥ १.२४९.४९ ॥
O lord of kings, if for twelve years you remain a celibate, composed, and constantly satisfy the fire with streams of clarified butter…
1.249.50
कामं प्रार्थयसे यं त्वं मत्तः प्राप्स्यसि तं नृप ।
एवमुक्तश्च रुद्रेण श्वेतकिर्मनुजाधिपः ॥ १.२४९.५० ॥
O king, whatever you desire, you shall obtain from me. Thus addressed by Rudra, Śvetaki, lord of men…
1.249.51
तथा चकार तत्सर्वं यथोक्तं शूलपाणिना ।
पूर्णे तु द्वादशे वर्षे पुनरायान्महेश्वरः ॥ १.२४९.५१ ॥
He did all of it exactly as the trident-bearer had told him. When the twelfth year was complete, the great lord came again.
1.249.52
दृष्टैव च स राजानं शङ्करो लोकभावनः ।
उवाच परमप्रीतः श्वेतकिं नृपसत्तमम् ॥ १.२४९.५२ ॥
Seeing the king, Śaṅkara, sustainer of the worlds, greatly pleased, spoke to Śvetaki, best of kings.
1.249.53
तोषितोऽहं नृपश्रेष्ठ त्वयेहाद्येन कर्मणा ।
याजनं ब्राह्मणानां तु विधिदृष्टं परन्तप ॥ १.२४९.५३ ॥
I am pleased with you, best of kings, for this deed you have done here today. O tormentor of foes, sacrificing on behalf of brahmins is prescribed by rule.
1.249.54
अतोऽहं त्वां स्वयं नाद्य याजयामि परन्तप ।
ममांशस्तु क्षितितले महाभागो द्विजोत्तमः ॥ १.२४९.५४ ॥
Therefore, O tormentor of foes, I myself will not sacrifice for you today. My portion on the earth is a greatly fortunate, best of twice-born.
1.249.55
दुर्वासा इति विख्यातः स हि त्वां याजयिष्यति ।
मन्नियोगान्महातेजाः संभाराः संभ्रियन्तु ते ॥ १.२४९.५५ ॥
The great-splendoured sage known as Durvāsas will perform the sacrifice for you. By my command, let the sacrificial materials be gathered for you.
1.249.56
एतच्छ्रुत्वा तु वचनं रुद्रेण समुदाहृतम् ।
स्वपुरं पुनरागम्य संभारान्पुनरार्जयत् ॥ १.२४९.५६ ॥
Having heard these words spoken by Rudra, he returned to his own city and once more gathered the sacrificial materials.
1.249.57
ततः संभृतसंभारो भूयो रुद्रमुपागमत् ।
उवाच च महिपालः प्राञ्जलिः प्रणतः स्थितः।
संभृता मम संभाराः सर्वोपकरणानि च ॥ १.२४९.५७ ॥
Then the king, having gathered the materials, approached Rudra once more. Standing with folded hands and bowed in humility, he said: "My sacrificial materials and all the implements have been gathered."
1.249.58
त्वत्प्रसादानमहादेव श्वो मे दीक्षा भवेदिति ।
एतच्छ्रुत्वा तु वचनं तस्य राज्ञो महात्मनः ॥ १.२४९.५८ ॥
"O Mahādeva, by your grace, let my consecration take place tomorrow." Having heard these words of that great-souled king...
1.249.59
दुर्वाससं समाहूय रुद्रो वचनमब्रवीत् ।
एष राजा महाभागः श्वेतकिर्द्विजसत्तम ॥ १.२४९.५९ ॥
Having summoned Durvāsas, Rudra spoke these words: "Best of the twice-born, this greatly fortunate king is Śvetaki."
1.249.60
एनं याजय विप्रेन्द्र मन्नियोगेन भूमिपम् ।
बाढमित्येव वचनं रुद्रं त्वृषिरुवाच ह ॥ १.२४९.६० ॥
"O lord of the brahmins, perform the sacrifice for this lord of the earth by my command." Saying, "Very well," the sage then answered Rudra.
1.249.61
ततः सत्रं समभवत्तस्य राज्ञो महात्मनः ।
यथाविधि यथाकालं यथोक्तं बहुदक्षिणम् ॥ १.२४९.६१ ॥
Then the great-souled king's sacrificial session took place, according to rule, at the proper time, as prescribed, with abundant fees.
1.249.62
तस्मिन्परिसमाप्ते तु राज्ञः सत्रे महात्मनः ।
दुर्वाससाऽभ्यनुज्ञाता विप्रतस्थुः स्म याजकाः ॥ १.२४९.६२ ॥
When that session of the great-souled king was completed, the sacrificing priests departed, having been given leave by Durvāsas.
1.249.63
ये तत्र दीक्षिताः सर्वे सदस्याश्च महौजसः ।
सोऽपि राजन्महाभागः स्वपुरं प्राविशत्तदा ॥ १.२४९.६३ ॥
All those initiated there and the mighty-powered assembly members departed; and, O king, the greatly fortunate king too then entered his own city.
1.249.64
पूज्यमानो महाभागैर्ब्राह्मणैर्वेदपारगैः ।
बन्दिभिः स्तूयमानश्च नागरैश्चाभिनन्दितः ॥ १.२४९.६४ ॥
Honoured by the greatly fortunate brahmins who had mastered the Vedas, praised by the bards and welcomed by the citizens, he entered.
1.249.65
एवंवृत्तः स राजर्षिः श्वेतकिर्नृपसत्तमः ।
कालेन महता चापि ययौ स्वर्गमभिष्टुतः ॥ १.२४९.६५ ॥
Having conducted himself thus, the royal sage Śvetaki, best of kings, after a long time went to heaven, praised.
1.249.66
ऋत्विग्भिः सहितः सर्वैः सदस्यैश्च समन्वितः ।
तस्य सत्रे पपौ वह्निर्हविद्वार्दशवत्सरान् ॥ १.२४९.६६ ॥
Together with all the priests and assembly members, Agni drank the oblations in his sacrificial session for ten years.
1.249.67
सततं चाज्यधाराभिरैकात्म्ये तत्र कर्मणि ।
हविषा च ततो वह्निः परां तृप्तिमगच्छत ॥ १.२४९.६७ ॥
There, in that rite, with unbroken streams of clarified butter and with one-pointed mind, the fire attained supreme satisfaction through the oblation.
1.249.68
न चैच्छत्पुनरादातुं हविरन्यस्य कस्यचित् ।
पाण्डुवर्णो विवर्णश्च न यतावत्प्रकाशते ॥ १.२४९.६८ ॥
He no longer wished to receive anyone else's oblation; pale and discoloured, he no longer shone as before.
1.249.69
ततो भघवतो वह्नेर्विकारः समजायत ।
तेजसा विप्रहीणश्च ग्लानिश्चैनं समाविशत् ॥ १.२४९.६९ ॥
Then a change came over the venerable fire; bereft of radiance, weariness took hold of him.
1.249.70
स लक्षयित्वा चात्मानं तेजोहीनं हुताशनः ।
जगाम सदनं पुण्यं ब्रह्मणो लोकपूजितम् ॥ १.२४९.७० ॥
Perceiving himself deprived of radiance, the fire went to the holy abode of Brahmā, honoured by all worlds.
1.249.71
तत्र ब्रह्माणमासीनमिदं वचनमब्रवीत् ।
भगवन्परमा प्रीतिः कृता श्वेतकिना मम ॥ १.२४९.७१ ॥
There, to Brahmā who was seated, he spoke these words: "Venerable lord, Śvetaki gave me supreme delight."
1.249.72
अरुचिश्चाभवत्तीव्रा तां न शक्नोम्यपोहितुम् ।
तेजसा विप्रहीणोऽस्मि बलेन च जगत्पते ॥ १.२४९.७२ ॥
A sharp aversion has arisen in me, and I cannot cast it off. Lord of the world, I am deprived of both radiance and strength.
1.249.73
इच्छेयं त्वत्प्रसादेन स्वात्मनः प्रकृतिं स्थिराम् ।
एतच्छ्रुत्वा हुतवहाद्भगवान्सर्वलोककृत् ॥ १.२४९.७३ ॥
"I wish, by your grace, to obtain my own steady nature." Hearing this from Agni, the blessed lord, creator of all worlds,
1.249.74
हव्यवाहमिदं वाक्यमुवाच प्रहसन्निव ।
त्वया द्वादश वर्षाणि वसोर्धाराहुतं हविः ॥ १.२४९.७४ ॥
Smiling, he spoke these words to Agni: "For twelve years you have consumed the oblation poured as a stream by Vasu."
1.249.75
उपयुक्तं महाभाग तेन त्वां ग्लानिराविशत् ।
तेजसा विप्रहीणत्वात्सहसा हव्यवाहन ॥ १.२४९.७५ ॥
O greatly fortunate one, it is by consuming that you have been overcome with weariness. O Havyavāhana, because you were suddenly deprived of your brilliance, this has come upon you.
1.249.76
मागमस्त्वं व्यथां वह्ने प्रकृतिस्थो भविष्यसि ।
अरुचिं नाशयिष्येऽहं समयं प्रतिपद्य ते ॥ १.२४९.७६ ॥
O Fire, do not be distressed; you shall be established in your own nature. Having devised a remedy for you, I will destroy your aversion.
1.249.77
पुरा देवनियोगेन यत्त्वया भस्मसात्कृतम् ।
आलयं देवशत्रूणां सुघोरं खाण्डवं वनम् ॥ १.२४९.७७ ॥
Long ago, by the command of the gods, you reduced to ashes the Khāṇḍava forest, the very terrible abode of the enemies of the gods.
1.249.78
तत्र सर्वाणि सत्वानि निवसन्ति विभावसो ।
तेषां त्वं मेदसा तृप्तः प्रकृतिस्थो भविष्यसि ॥ १.२४९.७८ ॥
There all creatures dwell. O Vibhāvasu, satisfied with their marrow-fat, you will be established in your nature.
1.249.79
गच्छ शीघ्रं प्रदग्धुं त्वं ततो मोक्ष्यसि किल्विषात् ।
एतच्छुत्वा तु वचनं परमेष्ठिमुखाच्च्युतम् ॥ १.२४९.७९ ॥
Go and burn it quickly; then you will be freed from your sin. Having heard this word spoken from the mouth of the Supreme Lord,
1.249.80
उत्तमं जवमास्थाय प्रदुद्राव हुताशनः ।
आगम्य खाण्डवं दावमुत्तमं वीर्यमास्थितः।
सहसा प्राज्वलच्चाग्निः क्रुद्धो वायुसमीरितः ॥ १.२४९.८० ॥
With supreme speed Hutāśana rushed forth. Coming to the great forest fire of the Khāṇḍava, assuming supreme might, the fire suddenly blazed up, enraged and driven by the wind.
1.249.81
प्रदीप्तं खाण्डवं दृष्ट्वा ये स्युस्तत्र निवासिनः ।
परमं यत्नेमातिष्ठन्पावकस्य प्रशान्तये ॥ १.२४९.८१ ॥
Seeing the Khāṇḍava forest ablaze, those who dwelt there made the supreme effort to pacify the fire.
1.249.82
करैस्तु करिणः शीघ्रं जलमादाय सत्वराः ।
सिषिचुः पावकं क्रुद्धाः शतशोऽथ सहस्रशः ॥ १.२४९.८२ ॥
The elephants swiftly took up water with their trunks and, enraged, sprinkled the fire by hundreds and thousands.
1.249.83
बहुशीर्षास्ततो नागाः शिरोभिर्जलसन्ततिम् ।
मुमुचुः पावकाभ्याशे सत्वराः क्रोधमूर्च्छिताः ॥ १.२४९.८३ ॥
Then the many-headed serpents, swiftly, overcome with rage, released streams of water with their heads near the fire.
1.249.84
तथैवान्यानि सत्वानि नानाप्रहरणोद्यमैः ।
विलयं पावकं शीघ्रमनयन्भरतर्षभ ॥ १.२४९.८४ ॥
In the same way, the other creatures, with various weapons and efforts, quickly brought the fire to extinction, O bull of the Bharatas.
1.249.85
अनेन तु प्रकारेण भूयोभूयश्च प्रज्वलन् ।
सप्तकृत्वः प्रशमितः खाण्डवे हव्यवाहनः ॥ १.२४९.८५ ॥
In this manner, again and again blazing up, the fire-god Havyavāhana was quenched seven times in the Khāṇḍava forest.