Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 12.111
हिन्दी · தமிழ் · తెలుగు · ಕನ್ನಡ · മലയാളം · বাংলা · मराठी · ગુજરાતી · ਪੰਜਾਬੀ · ଓଡ଼ିଆ · اردو · English · Español · Français · Deutsch · Português · Русский · 中文 · 日本語 · العربية · Bahasa Indonesia · ไทย
12.111.1
असौम्याः सौम्यरूपेण सौम्याश्चासौम्यदर्शिनः ।
ईदृशान्पुरुषांस्तात कथं विद्यामहे वयम् ॥ १२.१११.१ ॥
The unkind appear in gentle form, and the gentle appear unkind. Dear father, how can we know such men?
12.111.2
अत्राप्युदाहरन्तीममितिहासं पुरातनम् ।
व्याघ्रगोमायुसंवादं तं निबोध युधिष्ठिर ॥ १२.१११.२ ॥
Concerning this, they also recount this ancient story: the dialogue of a tiger and a jackal. Yudhiṣṭhira, listen to it.
12.111.3
पुरिकायां पुरि पुरा श्रीमत्यां पौरिको नृपः ।
परहिंसारुचिः क्रूरो बभूव पुरुषाधमः ॥ १२.१११.३ ॥
Long ago, in the prosperous city of Purikā, there was a king named Pauriaka, who delighted in harming others, cruel and the lowest of men.
12.111.4
स त्वायुषि परिक्षीणे जगामानीप्सितां गतिम् ।
गोमायुत्वं च सम्प्राप्तो दूषितः पूर्वकर्मणा ॥ १२.१११.४ ॥
When his life was spent, he went to an undesired destiny and, tainted by his former deeds, attained the state of a jackal.
12.111.5
संस्मृत्य पूर्वजातिं स निर्वेदं परमं गतः ।
न भक्षयति मांसानि परैरुपहृतान्यपि ॥ १२.१११.५ ॥
Recalling his former birth, he reached supreme detachment and no longer eats meat, even when others bring it to him.
12.111.6
अहिंस्रः सर्वभूतेषु सत्यवाक्सुदृढव्रतः ।
चकार च यथाकाममाहारं पतितैः फलैः ॥ १२.१११.६ ॥
Nonviolent toward all beings, truthful in speech, and firm in his vow, he took whatever food he desired from fallen fruits.
12.111.7
श्मशाने तस्य चावासो गोमायोः संमतोऽभवत् ।
जन्मभूम्यनुरोधाच्च नान्यद्वासमरोचयत् ॥ १२.१११.७ ॥
His dwelling came to be in the cremation ground, which pleased the jackal. Out of attachment to his birthplace, he liked no other dwelling.
12.111.8
तस्य शौचममृष्यन्तः सर्वे ते सहजातयः ।
चालयन्ति स्म तां बुद्धिं वचनैः प्रश्रयोत्तरैः ॥ १२.१११.८ ॥
Unable to tolerate his purity, all his kinsmen born with him tried to shake his resolve with humble yet pointed replies.
12.111.9
वसन्पितृवने रौद्रे शौचं लप्सितुमिच्छसि ।
इयं विप्रतिपत्तिस्ते यदा त्वं पिशिताशनः ॥ १२.१११.९ ॥
Dwelling in the terrible forest of the ancestors, you wish to obtain purity. This is your confusion, since you are a flesh-eater.
12.111.10
तत्समो वा भवास्माभिर्भक्ष्यान्दास्यामहे वयम् ।
भुङ्क्ष्व शौचं परित्यज्य यद्धि भुक्तं तदस्ति ते ॥ १२.१११.१० ॥
Become like us, and we will give you food. Abandon purity and eat, for what is eaten is indeed yours.
12.111.11
इति तेषां वचः श्रुत्वा प्रत्युवाच समाहितः ।
मधुरैः प्रश्रितैर्वाक्यैर्हेतुमद्भिरनिष्ठुरैः ॥ १२.१११.११ ॥
Hearing these words of theirs, he replied with a composed mind, in sweet, humble, reasoned words that were not harsh.
12.111.12
अप्रमाणं प्रसूतिर्मे शीलतः क्रियते कुलम् ।
प्रार्थयिष्ये तु तत्कर्म येन विस्तीर्यते यशः ॥ १२.१११.१२ ॥
My birth is no proof; a lineage is made by conduct. I shall seek that deed by which my fame will spread far.
12.111.13
श्मशाने यदि वासो मे समाधिर्मे निशाम्यताम् ।
आत्मा फलति कर्माणि नाश्रमो धर्मलक्षणम् ॥ १२.१११.१३ ॥
Even if my dwelling is in a cremation ground, let my samādhi be considered. The self bears the fruit of actions; the stage of life is not the mark of dharma.
12.111.14
आश्रमे यो द्विजं हन्याद्गां वा दद्यादनाश्रमे ।
किं नु तत्पातकं न स्यात्तद्वा दत्तं वृथा भवेत् ॥ १२.१११.१४ ॥
He who kills a twice-born man in a hermitage, or gives a cow outside a hermitage — would that not be a sin, or would the gift given be in vain?
12.111.15
भवन्तः सर्वलोभेन केवलं भक्षणे रताः ।
अनुबन्धे तु ये दोषास्तान्न पश्यन्ति मोहिताः ॥ १२.१११.१५ ॥
You all, through greed, delight solely in eating; but the faults that follow from it, deluded, you do not see.
12.111.16
अप्रत्ययकृतां गर्ह्यामर्थापनयदूषिताम् ।
इह चामुत्र चानिष्टां तस्माद्वृत्तिं न रोचये ॥ १२.१११.१६ ॥
Born of distrust, blameworthy, tainted by the loss of wealth, unwelcome here and hereafter — therefore I do not approve of such a livelihood.
12.111.17
तं शुचिं पण्डितं मत्वा शार्दूलः ख्यातविक्रमः ।
कृत्वात्मसदृशां पूजां साचिव्येऽवर्धयत्स्वयम् ॥ १२.१११.१७ ॥
Deeming him pure and wise, the tiger renowned for valour himself honoured him as his equal and raised him to the office of minister.
12.111.18
सौम्य विज्ञातरूपस्त्वं गच्छ यात्रां मया सह ।
व्रियन्तामीप्सिता भोगाः परिहार्याश्च पुष्कलाः ॥ १२.१११.१८ ॥
Gentle one, your nature is known; go on the expedition with me. Choose whatever enjoyments you desire, and partake of them in abundance.
12.111.19
तीक्ष्णा वयमिति ख्याता भवतो ज्ञापयामहे ।
मृदुपूर्वं घातिनस्ते श्रेयश्चाधिगमिष्यति ॥ १२.१११.१९ ॥
We are known as the sharp ones; we make this known to you. Gently at first, and then to those who strike, welfare will come.
12.111.20
अथ सम्पूज्य तद्वाक्यं मृगेन्द्रस्य महात्मनः ।
गोमायुः प्रश्रितं वाक्यं बभाषे किञ्चिदानतः ॥ १२.१११.२० ॥
Then, honoring the speech of that great-souled king of beasts, the jackal, bowing low, humbly spoke some words.
12.111.21
सदृशं मृगराजैतत्तव वाक्यं मदन्तरे ।
यत्सहायान्मृगयसे धर्मार्थकुशलाञ्शुचीन् ॥ १२.१११.२१ ॥
O lord of beasts, this speech of yours before me is fitting: you seek allies skilled in dharma and wealth, and pure.
12.111.22
न शक्यमनमात्येन महत्त्वमनुशासितुम् ।
दुष्टामात्येन वा वीर शरीरपरिपन्थिना ॥ १२.१११.२२ ॥
Greatness cannot be governed without ministers, or with wicked ministers, O hero, who threaten the body.
12.111.23
सहायाननुरक्तांस्तु यतेतानुपसंहितान् ।
परस्परमसङ्घुष्टान्विजिगीषूनलोलुपान् ॥ १२.१११.२३ ॥
Strive only for allies who are loyal, united, not quarrelsome with one another, desirous of victory, and free from greed.
12.111.24
तानतीतोपधान्प्राज्ञान्हिते युक्तान्मनस्विनः ।
पूजयेथा महाभागान्यथाचार्यान्यथा पितॄन् ॥ १२.१११.२४ ॥
Those who have passed the tests, the wise, engaged in welfare, high-minded and greatly fortunate, you should honor as you honor teachers and ancestors.
12.111.25
न त्वेवं मम सन्तोषाद्रोचतेऽन्यन्मृगाधिप ।
न कामये सुखान्भोगानैश्वर्यं वा त्वदाश्रयम् ॥ १२.१११.२५ ॥
But from contentment nothing else pleases me, lord of beasts. I do not desire pleasures, enjoyments, or sovereignty dependent on you.
12.111.26
न योक्ष्यति हि मे शीलं तव भृत्यैः पुरातनैः ।
ते त्वां विभेदयिष्यन्ति दुःखशीला मदन्तरे ॥ १२.१११.२६ ॥
My disposition will not suit your old servants. Those of harsh temper will set you apart from me.
12.111.27
संश्रयः श्लाघनीयस्त्वमन्येषामपि भास्वताम् ।
कृतात्मा सुमहाभागः पापकेष्वप्यदारुणः ॥ १२.१११.२७ ॥
Your refuge is praiseworthy, even among other radiant ones. You are self-controlled and greatly fortunate, and not harsh even toward the wicked.
12.111.28
दीर्घदर्शी महोत्साहः स्थूललक्ष्यो महाबलः ।
कृती चामोघकर्तासि भाव्यैश्च समलङ्कृतः ॥ १२.१११.२८ ॥
You are far-sighted, of great energy, broad in aim, greatly strong, accomplished, one whose deeds do not fail, and adorned with excellent qualities.
12.111.29
किं तु स्वेनास्मि सन्तुष्टो दुःखा वृत्तिरनुष्ठिता ।
सेवायाश्चापि नाभिज्ञः स्वच्छन्देन वनेचरः ॥ १२.१११.२९ ॥
Yet I am content with my own lot. I have taken up a hard livelihood, and I do not know how to serve; I am a forest-dweller by my own will.
12.111.30
राजोपक्रोशदोषाश्च सर्वे संश्रयवासिनाम् ।
वनचर्या च निःसङ्गा निर्भया निरवग्रहा ॥ १२.१११.३० ॥
All the faults of a king's reproach belong to those who dwell in dependence; but forest life is unattached, fearless, and unrestrained.
12.111.31
नृपेणाहूयमानस्य यत्तिष्ठति भयं हृदि ।
न तत्तिष्ठति तुष्टानां वने मूलफलाशिनाम् ॥ १२.१११.३१ ॥
The fear that remains in the heart of one summoned by a king does not remain in those who live content in the forest, eating roots and fruits.
12.111.32
पानीयं वा निरायासं स्वाद्वन्नं वा भयोत्तरम् ।
विचार्य खलु पश्यामि तत्सुखं यत्र निर्वृतिः ॥ १२.१११.३२ ॥
Water obtained without toil, or tasty food with fear in greater measure — having considered it, I see that happiness is where tranquility is.
12.111.33
अपराधैर्न तावन्तो भृत्याः शिष्टा नराधिपैः ।
उपघातैर्यथा भृत्या दूषिता निधनं गताः ॥ १२.१११.३३ ॥
Not so many servants are punished by kings for their offenses as those who, corrupted by persecutions, have gone to death.
12.111.34
यदि त्वेतन्मया कार्यं मृगेन्द्रो यदि मन्यते ।
समयं कृतमिच्छामि वर्तितव्यं यथा मयि ॥ १२.१११.३४ ॥
If I must do this, and the lord of beasts agrees, I wish a compact to be made, and that you conduct yourself toward me as is proper.
12.111.35
मदीया माननीयास्ते श्रोतव्यं च हितं वचः ।
कल्पिता या च ते वृत्तिः सा भवेत्तव सुस्थिरा ॥ १२.१११.३५ ॥
My people are worthy of honor for you, and their beneficial words should be heard; may the livelihood arranged for you be very stable for you.
12.111.36
न मन्त्रयेयमन्यैस्ते सचिवैः सह कर्हिचित् ।
नीतिमन्तः परीप्सन्तो वृथा ब्रूयुः परे मयि ॥ १२.१११.३६ ॥
I should never take counsel with your other ministers; let the wise in policy, seeking their own gain, speak in vain about me.
12.111.37
एक एकेन सङ्गम्य रहो ब्रूयां हितं तव ।
न च ते ज्ञातिकार्येषु प्रष्टव्योऽहं हिताहिते ॥ १२.१११.३७ ॥
Meeting each one in turn, I would speak to you in private what is good for you; and in matters concerning your kinsmen you need not ask me what is beneficial or harmful.
12.111.38
मया संमन्त्र्य पश्चाच्च न हिंस्याः सचिवास्त्वया ।
मदीयानां च कुपितो मा त्वं दण्डं निपातयेः ॥ १२.१११.३८ ॥
Even after consulting with me, you should not harm your ministers; and angered at my people, you should not inflict punishment on them.
12.111.39
एवमस्त्विति तेनासौ मृगेन्द्रेणाभिपूजितः ।
प्राप्तवान्मतिसाचिव्यं गोमायुर्व्याघ्रयोनितः ॥ १२.१११.३९ ॥
Honored by that lion-king, who said, 'So be it,' the jackal, born of a tiger's womb, obtained the office of counselor.
12.111.40
तं तथा सत्कृतं दृष्ट्वा युज्यमानं च कर्मणि ।
प्राद्विषन्कृतसङ्घाताः पूर्वभृत्या मुहुर्मुहुः ॥ १२.१११.४० ॥
Seeing him so honored and employed in affairs, the former servants, banding together, repeatedly came to hate him.
12.111.41
मित्रबुद्ध्या च गोमायुं सान्त्वयित्वा प्रवेश्य च ।
दोषेषु समतां नेतुमैच्छन्नशुभबुद्धयः ॥ १२.१११.४१ ॥
Soothing that jackal with a friendly mind and admitting him inside, those of evil intent wished to make him equal to themselves even in faults.
12.111.42
अन्यथा ह्युचिताः पूर्वं परद्रव्यापहारिणः ।
अशक्ताः किञ्चिदादातुं द्रव्यं गोमायुयन्त्रिताः ॥ १२.१११.४२ ॥
Otherwise, they were formerly accustomed to seizing others' property; but bound under the jackal's control, they became unable to take anything at all.
12.111.43
व्युत्थानं चात्र काङ्क्षद्भिः कथाभिः प्रविलोभ्यते ।
धनेन महता चैव बुद्धिरस्य विलोभ्यते ॥ १२.१११.४३ ॥
Here, those who desire revolt entice him with tales, and his intellect is seduced by great wealth.
12.111.44
न चापि स महाप्राज्ञस्तस्माद्धैर्याच्चचाल ह ।
अथास्य समयं कृत्वा विनाशाय स्थिताः परे ॥ १२.१११.४४ ॥
Yet that very wise man did not waver from his firmness. Then the others, having made a pact with him, stood ready for his destruction.
12.111.45
ईप्सितं च मृगेन्द्रस्य मांसं यत्तत्र संस्कृतम् ।
अपनीय स्वयं तद्धि तैर्न्यस्तं तस्य वेश्मनि ॥ १२.१११.४५ ॥
The flesh, cooked there and dear to the king of beasts, they themselves removed and placed in his dwelling.
12.111.46
यदर्थं चाप्यपहृतं येन यच्चैव मन्त्रितम् ।
तस्य तद्विदितं सर्वं कारणार्थं च मर्षितम् ॥ १२.१११.४६ ॥
Whatever was stolen for what purpose, and whatever was plotted by whom, all of it was known to him; and for the sake of the cause he endured it.
12.111.47
समयोऽयं कृतस्तेन साचिव्यमुपगच्छता ।
नोपघातस्त्वया ग्राह्यो राजन्मैत्रीमिहेच्छता ॥ १२.१११.४७ ॥
He who undertook the office of minister made this agreement: 'O king, you who desire friendship here must not do me harm.'
12.111.48
भोजने चोपहर्तव्ये तन्मांसं न स्म दृश्यते ।
मृगराजेन चाज्ञप्तं मृग्यतां चोर इत्युत ॥ १२.१११.४८ ॥
At the time the food was to be served, that flesh was not to be seen. The lion, king of beasts, ordered: 'Search for the thief!'
12.111.49
कृतकैश्चापि तन्मांसं मृगेन्द्रायोपवर्णितम् ।
सचिवेनोपनीतं ते विदुषा प्राज्ञमानिना ॥ १२.१११.४९ ॥
And that meat, fabricated by deceit, was described to the lion-king, and a minister who thought himself learned and wise brought it to you.
12.111.50
सरोषस्त्वथ शार्दूलः श्रुत्वा गोमायुचापलम् ।
बभूवामर्षितो राजा वधं चास्याभ्यरोचयत् ॥ १२.१११.५० ॥
Then the tiger-king, hearing of the jackal's fickleness, was enraged and filled with indignation, and he resolved upon his death.
12.111.51
छिद्रं तु तस्य तद्दृष्ट्वा प्रोचुस्ते पूर्वमन्त्रिणः ।
सर्वेषामेव सोऽस्माकं वृत्तिभङ्गेषु वर्तते ॥ १२.१११.५१ ॥
Seeing that flaw in him, the former ministers said: he is engaged in breaking the livelihood of all of us.
12.111.52
इदं चास्येदृशं कर्म वाल्लभ्येन तु रक्ष्यते ।
श्रुतश्च स्वामिना पूर्वं यादृशो नैष तादृशः ॥ १२.१११.५२ ॥
And his deeds of this kind are shielded only by the master's favour; the master had earlier heard that he is not as he appears.
12.111.53
वाङ्मात्रेणैव धर्मिष्ठः स्वभावेन तु दारुणः ।
धर्मच्छद्मा ह्ययं पापो वृथाचारपरिग्रहः ॥ १२.१११.५३ ॥
Righteous only in words, but cruel by nature, this wicked one, disguised as dharma, has taken up empty conduct.
12.111.54
मांसापनयनं ज्ञात्वा व्याघ्रस्तेषां तु तद्वचः ।
आज्ञापयामास तदा गोमायुर्वध्यतामिति ॥ १२.१११.५४ ॥
Knowing that the meat had been removed, and hearing their words, the tiger then ordered that the jackal be slain.
12.111.55
शार्दूलवचनं श्रुत्वा शार्दूलजननी ततः ।
मृगराजं हितैर्वाक्यैः सम्बोधयितुमागमत् ॥ १२.१११.५५ ॥
Hearing the tiger's words, the tigress then came to admonish the lion, king of beasts, with beneficial words.
12.111.56
पुत्र नैतत्त्वया ग्राह्यं कपटारम्भसंवृतम् ।
कर्मसङ्घर्षजैर्दोषैर्दुष्यत्यशुचिभिः शुचिः ॥ १२.१११.५६ ॥
Son, you should not accept this, covered with the pretence of deceit; the pure is defiled by impure things, through the faults born of the clash of actions.
12.111.57
नोच्छ्रितं सहते कश्चित्प्रक्रिया वैरकारिका ।
शुचेरपि हि युक्तस्य दोष एव निपात्यते ॥ १२.१११.५७ ॥
No one endures one who is raised high; by a manner of conduct that breeds enmity, fault is cast even upon the pure and the worthy.
12.111.58
लुब्धानां शुचयो द्वेष्याः कातराणां तरस्विनः ।
मूर्खाणां पण्डिता द्वेष्या दरिद्राणां महाधनाः ॥ १२.१११.५८ ॥
To the greedy, the pure are hateful; to the timid, the bold; to fools, the learned are hateful; to the poor, the very wealthy.
12.111.59
बहवः पण्डिता लुब्धाः सर्वे मायोपजीविनः ।
कुर्युर्दोषमदोषस्य बृहस्पतिमतेरपि ॥ १२.१११.५९ ॥
Many learned men are greedy, all living by deceit; they may fault even the faultless, even one whose wisdom rivals Bṛhaspati.
12.111.60
शून्यात्तच्च गृहान्मांसं यदद्यापहृतं तव ।
नेच्छते दीयमानं च साधु तावद्विमृश्यताम् ॥ १२.१११.६० ॥
That meat you have taken today from the empty house, and which he does not desire even when it is offered — let this be well considered first.
12.111.61
असत्याः सत्यसङ्काशाः सत्याश्चासत्यदर्शिनः ।
दृश्यन्ते विविधा भावास्तेषु युक्तं परीक्षणम् ॥ १२.१११.६१ ॥
Things that are unreal appear like the real, and things that are real appear unreal; various appearances are seen. Therefore it is right to examine them.
12.111.62
तलवद्दृश्यते व्योम खद्योतो हव्यवाडिव ।
न चैवास्ति तलं व्योम्नि न खद्योते हुताशनः ॥ १२.१११.६२ ॥
The sky looks like a floor, and the firefly looks like the sacrificial fire; yet there is no floor in the sky, and no fire in the firefly.
12.111.63
तस्मात्प्रत्यक्षदृष्टोऽपि युक्तमर्थः परीक्षितुम् ।
परीक्ष्य ज्ञापयन्ह्यर्थान्न पश्चात्परितप्यते ॥ १२.१११.६३ ॥
Therefore, even what is seen directly should be examined. One who makes matters known after examining them does not regret afterwards.
12.111.64
न दुष्करमिदं पुत्र यत्प्रभुर्घातयेत्परम् ।
श्लाघनीया च वर्या च लोके प्रभवतां क्षमा ॥ १२.१११.६४ ॥
Son, it is no difficult thing for a ruler to kill another; but in the world the forbearance of the powerful is praiseworthy and excellent.
12.111.65
स्थापितोऽयं पुत्र त्वया सामन्तेष्वधि विश्रुतः ।
दुःखेनासाद्यते पात्रं धार्यतामेष ते सुहृत् ॥ १२.१११.६५ ॥
Son, you have placed this man among the feudal lords, renowned there. A worthy person is found only with difficulty; so keep this one as your friend.
12.111.66
दूषितं परदोषैर्हि गृह्णीते योऽन्यथा शुचिम् ।
स्वयं संदूषितामात्यः क्षिप्रमेव विनश्यति ॥ १२.१११.६६ ॥
He who accepts as pure one who is tainted by others' faults, and who himself corrupts his ministers, soon perishes.
12.111.67
तस्मादथारिसङ्घाताद्गोमायोः कश्चिदागतः ।
धर्मात्मा तेन चाख्यातं यथैतत्कपटं कृतम् ॥ १२.१११.६७ ॥
Therefore a certain righteous-souled one came to the jackal from the throng of enemies, and told him how this deceit had been done.
12.111.68
ततो विज्ञातचारित्रः सत्कृत्य स विमोक्षितः ।
परिष्वक्तश्च सस्नेहं मृगेन्द्रेण पुनः पुनः ॥ १२.१११.६८ ॥
Then, his conduct having been recognized, he was honored and released, and the lion embraced him affectionately again and again.
12.111.69
अनुज्ञाप्य मृगेन्द्रं तु गोमायुर्नीतिशास्त्रवित् ।
तेनामर्षेण सन्तप्तः प्रायमासितुमैच्छत ॥ १२.१११.६९ ॥
The jackal, knower of the science of policy, took leave of the lion, and tormented by that indignation, he desired to sit in a fast unto death.
12.111.70
शार्दूलस्तत्र गोमायुं स्नेहात्प्रस्रुतलोचनः ।
अवारयत्स धर्मिष्ठं पूजया प्रतिपूजयन् ॥ १२.१११.७० ॥
There the tiger, with eyes streaming out of affection, held back that most righteous jackal, honoring him and honored in return.
12.111.71
तं स गोमायुरालोक्य स्नेहादागतसम्भ्रमम् ।
बभाषे प्रणतो वाक्यं बाष्पगद्गदया गिरा ॥ १२.१११.७१ ॥
Seeing him come in agitation out of affection, the jackal bowed low and spoke these words in a voice choked with tears.
12.111.72
पूजितोऽहं त्वया पूर्वं पश्चाच्चैव विमानितः ।
परेषामास्पदं नीतो वस्तुं नार्हाम्यहं त्वयि ॥ १२.१११.७२ ॥
You honored me before, but afterwards dishonored me, and led me into the abode of others. I am no longer fit to dwell in you.
12.111.73
स्वसन्तुष्टाश्च्युताः स्थानान्मानात्प्रत्यवरोपिताः ।
स्वयं चोपहृता भृत्या ये चाप्युपहृताः परैः ॥ १२.१११.७३ ॥
Servants who were content in themselves, fallen from their place, lowered from honour, and themselves won over by others.
12.111.74
परिक्षीणाश्च लुब्धाश्च क्रूराः काराभितापिताः ।
हृतस्वा मानिनो ये च त्यक्तोपात्ता महेप्सवः ॥ १२.१११.७४ ॥
Those who have wasted away, the greedy, the cruel, those tormented by the pain of prison, those whose wealth has been seized, the proud, those abandoned and then taken up again, and those of great desire.
12.111.75
सन्तापिताश्च ये केचिद्व्यसनौघप्रतीक्षिणः ।
अन्तर्हिताः सोपहिताः सर्वे ते परसाधनाः ॥ १२.१११.७५ ॥
Those who are afflicted, who await a flood of calamities, who are hidden, and who are won over — all of them are instruments of the enemy.
12.111.76
अवमानेन युक्तस्य स्थापितस्य च मे पुनः ।
कथं यास्यसि विश्वासमहमेष्यामि वा पुनः ॥ १२.१११.७६ ॥
How will you regain trust in me, one afflicted with dishonour and then reinstated? Or shall I come again?
12.111.77
समर्थ इति सङ्गृह्य स्थापयित्वा परीक्ष्य च ।
कृतं च समयं भित्त्वा त्वयाहमवमानितः ॥ १२.१११.७७ ॥
Having taken me up as capable, established me and tested me, and having broken the agreement made, you have dishonoured me.
12.111.78
प्रथमं यः समाख्यातः शीलवानिति संसदि ।
न वाच्यं तस्य वैगुण्यं प्रतिज्ञां परिरक्षता ॥ १२.१११.७८ ॥
The fault of one who was first proclaimed in the assembly as virtuous should not be spoken of, by one who keeps his vow.
12.111.79
एवं चावमतस्येह विश्वासं किं प्रयास्यसि ।
त्वयि चैव ह्यविश्वासे ममोद्वेगो भविष्यति ॥ १२.१११.७९ ॥
Thus scorned here, how will you win trust? And if there is distrust in you, agitation will arise in me.
12.111.80
शङ्कितस्त्वमहं भीतः परे छिद्रानुदर्शिनः ।
अस्निग्धाश्चैव दुस्तोषाः कर्म चैतद्बहुच्छलम् ॥ १२.१११.८० ॥
You are suspect, and I am afraid, for others seek out faults. They are unfriendly and hard to satisfy, and this deed is full of much deceit.
12.111.81
दुःखेन श्लेष्यते भिन्नं श्लिष्टं दुःखेन भिद्यते ।
भिन्नश्लिष्टा तु या प्रीतिर्न सा स्नेहेन वर्तते ॥ १२.१११.८१ ॥
What is broken is joined with difficulty, and what is joined is broken with difficulty. Affection that is broken and rejoined does not persist through love.
12.111.82
कश्चिदेव हि भीतस्तु दृश्यते न परात्मनोः ।
कार्यापेक्षा हि वर्तन्ते भावाः स्निग्धास्तु दुर्लभाः ॥ १२.१११.८२ ॥
Indeed, only some are seen to be afraid, not among others or within oneself. Feelings mostly depend on what is to be done; affectionate feelings are rare.
12.111.83
सुदुःखं पुरुषज्ञानं चित्तं ह्येषां चलाचलम् ।
समर्थो वाप्यशक्तो वा शतेष्वेकोऽधिगम्यते ॥ १२.१११.८३ ॥
Knowing men is very difficult, for their minds are both unsteady and steady. Whether capable or incapable, only one among a hundred is found.
12.111.84
अकस्मात्प्रक्रिया नॄणामकस्माच्चापकर्षणम् ।
शुभाशुभे महत्त्वं च प्रकर्तुं बुद्धिलाघवात् ॥ १२.१११.८४ ॥
Men's undertakings begin suddenly and are suddenly withdrawn; good and bad, and greatness too, are brought about through lightness of intellect.
12.111.85
एवं बहुविधं सान्त्वमुक्त्वा धर्मार्थहेतुमत् ।
प्रसादयित्वा राजानं गोमायुर्वनमभ्यगात् ॥ १२.१११.८५ ॥
Thus, having spoken many kinds of consoling words grounded in dharma and profit, and having pacified the king, the jackal went off into the forest.
12.111.90
अगृह्यानुनयं तस्य मृगेन्द्रस्य स बुद्धिमान् ।
गोमायुः प्रायमासीनस्त्यक्त्वा देहं दिवं ययौ ॥ १२.१११.९० ॥
Not accepting the conciliatory appeal of that lord of beasts, the wise jackal sat down to fast unto death, abandoned his body, and went to heaven.