Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 2.34
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2.34.1
सहदेवस्ततो राजा मन्त्रिभिः सह भारत ।
सम्प्रधार्य महाबाहुः सचिवैर्बुद्धिमत्तरैः ॥ २.३४.१ ॥
Then King Sahadeva, O Bhārata, the mighty-armed one, deliberated with his ministers and the wisest of his counselors.
2.34.2
स विचार्य तदा राजन्सहदेवस्त्वरान्वितः ।
चिन्तयामास राजेन्द्र भ्रातुः पुत्रं घटोत्कचम् ॥ २.३४.२ ॥
O king, Sahadeva then, having considered, hurried, O lord of kings, and thought of Ghaṭotkaca, his brother's son.
2.34.3
ततश्चिन्तितमात्रे तु राक्षसः प्रत्यदृश्यत ।
अतिदीर्घो महाबाहु सर्वाभरणभूषितः ॥ २.३४.३ ॥
Then, the moment he thought of him, a rākṣasa appeared, very tall, mighty-armed, adorned with all ornaments.
2.34.4
नीलजीमूतसङ्काशस्तप्तकाञ्चनकुण्डलः ।
विचित्रहारकेयूरः किङ्किणीमणिभूषितः ॥ २.३४.४ ॥
He was like a dark blue thundercloud, with earrings of glowing gold, a variegated necklace and armlets, adorned with tinkling bells and jewels.
2.34.5
हेममाली महादंष्ट्रः किरीटी कुक्षिबन्धनः ।
ताम्रकेशो हरिश्मश्रुर्भीमाङ्गः कटकाङ्गदः ॥ २.३४.५ ॥
He wore a golden garland, had great tusks, a diadem, a belt bound around his belly, copper-colored hair, a tawny beard, a terrible form, and bracelets and armlets.
2.34.6
रक्तचन्दनदिग्धाङ्गः सूक्ष्माम्बरधरो बली ।
बलेन स ययौ तत्र चालयन्निव मेदिनीम् ॥ २.३४.६ ॥
With his limbs smeared with red sandalwood and wearing fine garments, the mighty one went there with his force, as if shaking the earth.
2.34.7
ततो दृष्ट्वा जना राजन्नायान्तं पर्वतोपमम् ।
भयाद्धि दुद्रुवुः सर्वे सिंहात्क्षुद्रमृगा यथा ॥ २.३४.७ ॥
Seeing him approaching like a mountain, O king, all the people fled in fear, as small deer flee from a lion.
2.34.8
आससाद च माद्रेयं पुलस्त्यं रावणो यथा ।
अभिवाद्य ततो राजन्सहदेवं घटोत्कचः ॥ २.३४.८ ॥
Ghaṭotkaca approached Sahadeva, the son of Mādrī, as Rāvaṇa once approached Pulastya; and, O king, having bowed to him,
2.34.9
प्रह्वः कृताञ्जलिस्तस्थौ किं कार्यमिति चाब्रवीत् ।
तं परिष्वज्य बाहुभ्यां मूर्ध्न्युपाघ्राय पाण्डवः ॥ २.३४.९ ॥
Bowing low with folded palms, he stood and asked, "What is the task?" Then the Pāṇḍava embraced him with both arms and kissed his head.
2.34.10
तं मेरुशिखराकारमागतं पाण्डुनन्दनः ।
पूजयित्वा सहामात्यः प्रीतो वाक्यमुवाच ह ॥ २.३४.१० ॥
Honoring him, who had arrived with the form of Meru's peak, the son of Pāṇḍu, together with his ministers, pleased, spoke these words.
2.34.11
गच्छ लङ्कां पुरीं वत्स करार्थं मम शासनात्॥ ।
तत्र दृष्ट्वा महात्मानं राक्षसेन्द्रं बिभीषणम् ॥ २.३४.११ ॥
Go, my child, to the city of Laṅkā, by my command, to gather tribute. There, having seen the great-souled lord of the rākṣasas, Vibhīṣaṇa…
2.34.12
रत्नानि राजसूयार्थं विविधानि बहूनि च। ॥ २.३४.१२ ॥
Jewels of many kinds, in great number, for the Rājasūya sacrifice.
2.34.13
पाण्डवेनैवमुक्तस्तु मुदा युक्तो घटोत्कचः ।
तथेत्युक्त्वा महाराज प्रतस्ये दक्षिणां दिशम् ॥ २.३४.१३ ॥
Thus addressed by the Pāṇḍava, Ghaṭotkaca, filled with joy, said "So be it," and set out, O great king, toward the southern direction.
2.34.14
प्रययौ दक्षिणं कृत्वा सहदेवं घटोत्कचः ।
लङ्कामभिमुको राजन्समुद्रं स व्यलोकयत् ॥ २.३४.१४ ॥
Ghaṭotkaca went forth with Sahadeva kept on his right; facing toward Laṅkā, O king, he beheld the ocean.
2.34.15
कूर्मग्राहझषाकीर्णं मीननक्रैस्तथाऽऽकुलम् ।
शुक्तिव्रातसमाकीर्णं शङ्कानां निचयाकुलम् ॥ २.३४.१५ ॥
It was strewn with tortoises, sharks and fish, teeming with fish and crocodiles, crowded with masses of oysters and full of heaps of conches.
2.34.16
स दृष्ट्वा रामसेतुं च चिन्तयन्रामविक्रमम् ।
गत्वा पारं समुद्रस्य दक्षिणं स घटोत्कचः ॥ २.३४.१६ ॥
Having seen Rāma's bridge and pondering Rāma's valor, Ghaṭotkaca crossed to the southern shore of the ocean.
2.34.17
ददर्श लङ्कां राजेन्द्र नाकपृष्ठोपमां शुभाम् ।
प्राकारेणावृतां रम्यां शुभद्वारैश्च शोभिताम् ॥ २.३४.१७ ॥
He beheld Laṅkā, O best of kings — splendid like the back of heaven, encircled by a rampart, delightful and adorned with auspicious gates.
2.34.18
प्रासादैर्बहुसाहस्रैः श्वेतरक्तैश्च सङ्कुलाम् ।
दिव्यदुन्दुभिनिर्ह्रादामुद्यानवनशोभिताम् ॥ २.३४.१८ ॥
Crowded with many thousands of white and red palaces, resounding with the roar of divine kettledrums, and adorned with gardens and groves.
2.34.19
सर्वकालफलैर्वृक्षैः पुष्पितैरुपशोभिताम् ।
पुष्पगन्धैश्च सङ्कीर्णां रमणीयमहारथाम् ॥ २.३४.१९ ॥
Adorned with trees that bear fruit in every season and are in flower, filled with the scent of blossoms, delightful, crowded with great chariot-warriors.
2.34.20
नानारत्नैश्च सम्पूर्णामिन्द्रस्येवामरावतीम् ।
विवेश स पुरीं लङ्कां राक्षसैश्च निषेविताम् ॥ २.३४.२० ॥
He entered that city Laṅkā, filled with many kinds of jewels, like Indra's Amarāvatī, inhabited by the rākṣasas.
2.34.21
उपादाय च सर्वाणि प्रत्यागच्छ महाबल ।
ददर्श स पुरीं लङ्कां राक्षसैश्च निषेविताम्
नानावेषधरान्दक्षान्नारीश्च प्रियदर्शनाः ॥ २.३४.२१ ॥
Taking all (the gifts), return, O mighty one; he saw that city Laṅkā, inhabited by the rākṣasas, with skilled men wearing many kinds of dress and women pleasant to behold.
2.34.22
दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरा दिव्यभूषणभूषिताः ।
मदरक्तान्तनयनाः पीनश्रोणिपयोधराः ॥ २.३४.२२ ॥
Wearing divine garlands and garments, adorned with divine ornaments, with eyes reddened at the corners by intoxication, full of hip and breast.
2.34.23
भैमसेनिं ततो दृष्ट्वा हृष्टास्ते विस्मयं गताः ।
आससाद गृहं राज्ञ इन्द्रस्य सदनोपमम् ॥ २.३४.२३ ॥
Then, seeing Bhaimasēni, they were delighted and amazed, and approached the king's house, which was like the abode of Indra.
2.34.24
स द्वारपालमासाद्य वाक्यमेतदुवाच ह। ॥ २.३४.२४ ॥
Having approached the gatekeeper, he spoke these words.
2.34.26
द्रष्टुमिच्छामि राजेनद्रं त्वं क्षिप्रं मां निवेदय ।
तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा द्वारपालो महीपते ॥ २.३४.२६ ॥
"I wish to see the lord of kings; quickly announce me to him." Having heard his words, O lord of the earth, the gatekeeper...
2.34.27
तथेत्युक्त्वा विवेशाथ भवनं स निवेदकः ।
प्राञ्जलिः स्रवमाचष्ट स्रवां दूतगिरं तदा ॥ २.३४.२७ ॥
Saying "So be it," the announcer entered the palace, and with folded hands he then reported the messenger's words.
2.34.28
द्वारपालवचः श्रुत्वा राक्षसेन्द्रो विभीषणः ।
उवाच वाक्यं धर्मात्मा समीपं मे प्रवेश्यताम् ॥ २.३४.२८ ॥
Having heard the gatekeeper's words, the righteous lord of the rakshasas Vibhīṣaṇa spoke: "Let him be admitted into my presence."
2.34.29
एवमुक्तस्तु राज्ञा स धर्मज्ञेन महात्मना ।
अथनिष्कम्य सम्भ्रान्तो द्वार्स्थोहैडिम्बमब्रवीत् ॥ २.३४.२९ ॥
Thus addressed by the great-souled king, who knows dharma, the gatekeeper, agitated, came out and spoke to the son of Hiḍimbā.
2.34.30
एहि दूत नृपं द्रष्टुं क्षिप्रं प्रविश च स्वयम् ।
द्वारपालवचः श्रुत्वा प्रविवेश घटोत्कचः ॥ २.३४.३० ॥
"Come, messenger, enter quickly yourself to see the king." Having heard the gatekeeper's words, Ghaṭotkaca entered.
2.34.31
स प्रविश्य ददर्शाथ राक्षसेन्द्रस्य मन्दिरम् ।
ततः कैलाससङ्काशं तत्पकाञ्चनतोरणम् ॥ २.३४.३१ ॥
Having entered, he saw the palace of the lord of rakshasas. It was like Kailāsa, with gates of refined gold.
2.34.32
प्राकारेण परिक्षिप्तं गोपुरैश्चापि शोभितम् ।
हर्म्यप्रासादसम्बाधं नानारत्नोपशोभितम् ॥ २.३४.३२ ॥
It was enclosed by a wall, adorned with gateways, crowded with mansions and palaces, and graced with many kinds of jewels.
2.34.33
काञ्चनैस्तापनीयैश्च स्फाटिकै राजतैरपि ।
वज्रवैडूर्यजुष्टैश्च स्तम्भैश्च सुमनोहरैः ॥ २.३४.३३ ॥
It had pillars of gold, of refined gold, of crystal and of silver, set with diamonds and lapis lazuli and very charming.
2.34.34
नानाध्वजपताकाभिर्युक्तं मणिविचित्रितम् ।
चित्रमाल्यावृतं रम्यं तप्तकाञ्चनवेदिकम् ॥ २.३४.३४ ॥
It was furnished with many banners and pennants, variegated with jewels, covered with bright garlands, lovely, and had altars of refined gold.
2.34.35
स दृष्ट्वा तत्र सर्वं च भैमसेनिर्मनोहरम् ।
प्रविशन्नेव हैडिम्बः शुश्राव मधुरस्वरम् ॥ २.३४.३५ ॥
Having seen all that was charming there, the son of Bhīmasena, son of Hiḍimbā, heard a sweet sound just as he entered.
2.34.36
तन्त्रीगीतसमाकीर्णं समतालमिताक्षरम् ।
दिव्यदुन्दुभिनिर्ह्रादं वादित्रसततं शुभम् ॥ २.३४.३६ ॥
It was filled with the songs of stringed instruments, measured in tune and time with measured syllables, resounding with divine drums, with instruments playing without pause, and auspicious.
2.34.37
स श्रुत्वा मधुरं शब्दं प्रीतिमानभवत्तदा ।
ततो विगाह्य हैडिम्बो बहुकक्ष्यां मनोरमाम् ॥ २.३४.३७ ॥
Hearing that sweet sound, he then became pleased. Then the son of Hiḍimbā, having gone deep into that charming mansion of many chambers,
2.34.38
स ददर्श महात्मानं द्वार्स्थेन सह भारत ।
तं विभीषणमासीनं काञ्चने परमासने ॥ २.३४.३८ ॥
He saw, together with the gatekeeper, O Bharata, that great-souled one, Vibhīṣaṇa, seated on a golden supreme throne.
2.34.39
दिवि भास्करसङ्काशं मुक्तामणिविभूषितम् ।
दिव्याभरणचित्राङ्गं दिव्यरूपधरं विभुम् ॥ २.३४.३९ ॥
Radiant as the sun in the sky, adorned with pearls and jewels, his limbs bright with divine ornaments, bearing a divine form — the mighty one.
2.34.40
दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं दिव्यगन्धोक्षितं शुभम् ।
विभ्राजमानं वपुषा सूर्यवैश्वानरप्रभम् ॥ २.३४.४० ॥
Wearing divine garlands and garments, sprinkled with divine fragrance, auspicious, shining in his body, with the radiance of sun and fire.
2.34.41
उपोपविष्टं सचिवैर्देवैरिव शतक्रतुम् ।
यक्षैर्महात्मभिर्दिव्यनारीभिर्हृद्यकान्तिभिः ॥ २.३४.४१ ॥
Seated near him with his ministers, like Indra surrounded by the gods, were great-souled yakṣas and divine women of charming splendour.
2.34.42
गीतैर्मङ्गलयुक्तैश्च पूज्यमानं यथा दिवि ।
चामरे व्यजने चाग्र्ये हेमदण्डे महाधने ॥ २.३४.४२ ॥
Honoured with auspicious songs as in heaven, and with excellent chowries and fans of great value, their golden handles held aloft.
2.34.43
गृहीते वरनारीभ्यां धूयमाने च मूर्धनि ।
अर्चिष्मन्तं श्रिया जुष्टं कुबेरवरुणोपमम् ॥ २.३४.४३ ॥
Held by two excellent women, fanned over his head, blazing and endowed with splendour, he was like Kubera and Varuṇa.
2.34.44
धर्मे चैव स्थितं नित्यमद्भुतं राक्षसेस्वरम् ।
राममिक्ष्वाकुनाथं वै स्मरन्तं मनसा सदा ॥ २.३४.४४ ॥
Ever steadfast in dharma, the wondrous lord of the rākṣasas, constantly remembering in his mind Rāma, lord of the Ikṣvākus.
2.34.45
दृष्ट्वा घटोत्कचो राजन्ववन्दे तं कृताञ्जलिः ।
प्रह्वस्तस्थौ महावीर्यः शक्रं चित्ररथो यथा ॥ २.३४.४५ ॥
O king, Ghaṭotkaca, seeing him, bowed to him with folded hands; the mighty-valoured one stood humbly, as Citraratha stands before Indra.
2.34.46
तं दूतमागतं दृष्ट्वा राक्षसेन्द्रो विभीषणः ।
पूजयित्वा यथान्यायं सान्त्वपूर्वं वचोऽब्रवीत् ॥ २.३४.४६ ॥
Seeing the messenger who had arrived, the lord of the rākṣasas Vibhīṣaṇa honoured him according to custom and spoke these words gently.
2.34.47
कस्य वंशे स सञ्जातः करमिच्छन्महीपतिः ।
तस्यानुजान्समस्तांश्च पुरं देशं च तस्य वै ॥ २.३४.४७ ॥
In whose lineage was that king born who desires tribute? Tell me of all his younger brothers, and also of his city and country.
2.34.48
त्वां च कार्यं च तत्सर्वं श्रोतुमिच्छामि तत्वतः ।
विस्तरेण मम ब्रूहि सर्वानेतान्पृथक्पृथक् ॥ २.३४.४८ ॥
I wish to hear truly of you and of that whole mission. Tell me all of these in detail, one by one.
2.34.49
एवमुक्तस्तु हैडिम्बः पौलस्त्येन महात्मना ।
कृताञ्जलिरुवाचाथ समर्थमिदमुत्तरम् ॥ २.३४.४९ ॥
When thus addressed by the great-souled Paulastya (Vibhīṣaṇa), Haiḍimba (Ghaṭotkaca), with folded palms, gave this fitting reply.
2.34.50
सोमवंशोद्भवो राजा पाण्डुर्नाम महाबलः ।
पाण्डोश्च पुत्राः पञ्चासञ्छक्रतुल्यपराक्रमाः ॥ २.३४.५० ॥
King Pāṇḍu, born of the lunar lineage, was a mighty man. Pāṇḍu had five sons whose valour equalled that of Indra.
2.34.51
तेषां ज्येष्ठस्तु नाम्ना वै युधिष्ठिर इति श्रुतः ।
अजातशत्रुर्धर्मात्मा धर्मो विग्रहवानिव ॥ २.३४.५१ ॥
Among them the eldest, known by the name Yudhiṣṭhira, is unconquered and righteous in soul, as if Dharma himself had taken form.
2.34.52
ततो युधिष्ठिरो राजा प्राप्य राज्यमकारयत् ।
गङ्गाया दक्षिणे तीरे नगरे नागसाह्वये ॥ २.३४.५२ ॥
Then King Yudhiṣṭhira, having obtained the kingdom, ruled in the city called Nāgasāhvaya on the southern bank of the Ganges.
2.34.53
तद्दत्वा धृतराष्ट्राय शक्रप्रस्थं ययौ ततः ।
भ्रातृभिः सह राजेन्द्र शक्रप्रस्थेऽन्वमोदत ॥ २.३४.५३ ॥
Having given that kingdom to Dhṛtarāṣṭra, O lord of kings, he went with his brothers to Indraprastha and rejoiced there.
2.34.54
गङ्गायमुनयोर्मध्ये ते उभे नगरोत्तमे ।
नित्यं धर्मे स्थितो राजा शक्रप्रस्थे प्रशास्ति नः ॥ २.३४.५४ ॥
Between the Ganges and the Yamunā lie those two excellent cities. The king, ever established in dharma, governs us at Indraprastha.
2.34.55
तस्यानुजो महाबाहुर्भीमसेन इति श्रुतः ।
महातेजा महाकीर्तिः शक्रतुल्यपराक्रमः ॥ २.३४.५५ ॥
His younger brother, the great-armed one known as Bhīmasena, is of great splendour and great renown, his valour equal to Indra's.
2.34.56
दशनागसहस्राणां बले तुल्यः स पाण्डवः ।
तस्यानुजोऽर्जुनो नाम महाबलपराक्रमः ॥ २.३४.५६ ॥
That Pāṇḍava is equal in strength to ten thousand elephants. His younger brother, named Arjuna, has great strength and valor.
2.34.57
सुकुमारो महासत्वो लोके वीर्येण विश्रुतः ।
कार्तवीर्यसमो वीर्ये सागरप्रतिमो बले ॥ २.३४.५७ ॥
He is tender yet of great spirit, renowned in the world for his valor; equal to Kārtavīrya in prowess, and like the ocean in strength.
2.34.58
जामदग्न्यसमश्चास्त्रे सङ्ख्ये रामसमोऽर्जुनः ।
रूपे शक्रसमः पार्थस्तेजसा भास्करोपमः ॥ २.३४.५८ ॥
In weapons he is equal to the son of Jamadagni, and in battle Arjuna is equal to Rāma. In beauty Pārtha is equal to Indra; in radiance he is like the sun.
2.34.59
देवदानवगन्धर्वैः पिशाचोरगराक्षसैः ।
मानुषैश्च समस्तैस्तु अजेयः फल्गुनो रणे ॥ २.३४.५९ ॥
Phalguna is unconquerable in battle, even by gods, dānavas, gandharvas, piśācas, serpents, rākṣasas, and all humans together.
2.34.60
तेन तत्खण्डवं दावं तर्पितं जातवेदसे ।
विजित्य तरसा शक्रं युधि देवगणैः सह ॥ २.३४.६० ॥
By him that Khāṇḍava forest fire was offered to Jātavedas, Agni, to satisfy him, having swiftly conquered Indra together with the host of gods in battle.
2.34.61
लब्धान्यस्त्राणि दिव्यानि तर्पयित्वा हुताशनम् ।
तेन लब्धा महाराज दुर्लभा दैवतैरपि ॥ २.३४.६१ ॥
Having satisfied Agni, the fire, he obtained divine weapons. O great king, those obtained by him are hard to obtain even for the gods.
2.34.62
वासुदेवस्य भगिनी सुभद्रा नाम विश्रुता ।
अर्जुनस्यानुजो राजन्नकुलश्चेति विश्रुतः ॥ २.३४.६२ ॥
Vāsudeva's sister, known by the name Subhadrā, is renowned; and Nakula, the younger brother of Arjuna, O king, is also renowned.
2.34.63
दर्शनीयतमो लोके मूर्तिमानिव मन्मथः ।
तस्यानुजो महातेजाः सहदेव इति श्रुतः ॥ २.३४.६३ ॥
The most pleasing to behold in the world, as if Manmatha himself were embodied; his younger brother, the mighty-splendoured Sahadeva, is renowned.
2.34.64
तेनाहं प्रेषितो राजन्कुमारेण समो रणे ।
अहं घटोत्कचो नाम भीमसेनसुतो बली ॥ २.३४.६४ ॥
O king, I have been sent by that prince, who is his equal in battle; I am Ghaṭotkaca by name, the mighty son of Bhīmasena.
2.34.65
मम माता महाभागा हिडिम्बा नाम राक्षसी ।
पार्थानामुपकारार्थं चरामि पृथिवीमिमाम् ॥ २.३४.६५ ॥
My mother is the greatly fortunate rākṣasī named Hiḍimbā; for the benefit of the sons of Pṛthā I roam this earth.
2.34.66
आसीत्पृथिव्याः सर्वस्या महीपालो युधिष्ठिरः ।
राजसूयं क्रतुश्रेष्ठमाहर्तुमुपचक्रमे ॥ २.३४.६६ ॥
Yudhiṣṭhira was the protector of the entire earth; he set about to perform the Rājasūya, the best of sacrifices.
2.34.67
सन्दिदेश च स भ्रातृन्करार्थं सर्वतोदिशम् ।
वृष्णिवीरेण सहितः सन्दिदेशानुजान्नृपः ॥ २.३४.६७ ॥
And that king sent word to his brothers in every direction to collect tribute; accompanied by the Vṛṣṇi hero, the king gave orders to his younger brothers.
2.34.68
उदीचीमर्जुनस्तूर्णं गत्वा मेरोरथोत्तमः ।
गत्वा शतसहस्राणि योजनानि महाबलः ॥ २.३४.६८ ॥
Arjuna swiftly went northward, the best of heroes, mighty in strength. Beyond Meru he traveled hundreds of thousands of yojanas.
2.34.69
त्वा सर्वान्नृपान्युद्धे हत्वा च तरसा वशी ।
स्वर्गद्वारमुपागम्य रत्नान्यादाय वै भृशम् ॥ २.३४.६९ ॥
The self-controlled Arjuna, having forcibly slain all the kings in battle, reached the gate of heaven and took a great quantity of jewels.
2.34.70
अश्वांश्च विविधान्दिव्यान्सर्वानादाय फल्गुनः ।
धनं बहुविधं राजन्धर्मपुत्राय वै ददौ ॥ २.३४.७० ॥
O king, Arjuna took all the various divine horses and gave wealth of many kinds to the son of Dharma, Yudhiṣṭhira.
2.34.71
भीमसेनो हि राजेन्द्र जित्वा प्राचीं दिशं बलात् ।
वशे कृत्वा महीपालान्पाण्डवाय धनं ददौ ॥ २.३४.७१ ॥
O lord of kings, Bhīmasena, having conquered the eastern direction by force and brought the kings under his control, gave wealth to the Pāṇḍava.
2.34.72
दिशं प्रतीचीं नकुलः करार्थं प्रययौ तथा ।
सहदेवो दिशं याम्यां जित्वा सर्वान्महीक्षितः ॥ २.३४.७२ ॥
Nakula went to the western direction to collect tribute, and likewise Sahadeva went to the southern direction and conquered all the kings.
2.34.73
मां सन्दिदेश राजेन्द्र करार्थमिह सत्कृतः ।
पार्थानां चरितं तुभ्यं सङ्क्षेपात्समुदाहृतम् ॥ २.३४.७३ ॥
O lord of kings, honored here, they sent me to collect tribute. I have briefly recounted to you the deeds of the Pārthas.
2.34.74
तमवेक्ष्य महाराज धर्मराजं युधिष्ठिरम् ।
पावनं राजसूयं च भगवन्तं हरिं प्रभुम्।
एतानवेक्ष्य धर्मज्ञ करं दातुमिहार्हसि ॥ २.३४.७४ ॥
Great king, having looked upon Dharmarāja Yudhiṣṭhira, the purifying Rājasūya, and the blessed lord Hari, knower of dharma, you should give tribute here.
2.34.75
तेन तद्भाषितं श्रुत्वा राक्षसेन्द्रो बिभीषणः ।
शासनं प्रतिजग्राह धर्मात्मा राक्षसैः सह ॥ २.३४.७५ ॥
Having heard what he had said, Vibhīṣaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, righteous-souled, accepted the command together with the rākṣasas.
2.34.76
तच्च कृष्णकृतं धीमानित्यमन्यत स प्रभुः ।
ततो ददौ विचित्राणि कम्बलानि कुथानि च ॥ २.३४.७६ ॥
That wise lord thought it was done by Kṛṣṇa; then he gave varied woolen blankets and carpets.
2.34.77
दान्तकाञ्चनपर्यङ्कान्मणिहेमविचित्रितान् ।
भूषणानि महार्हाणि प्रवालानि मणींश्च सः ॥ २.३४.७७ ॥
Couches of ivory and gold, variegated with gems and gold, very precious ornaments, coral and gems—these he also gave.
2.34.78
काञ्चनानि च भाण्डनि कलशानि घटानि च ।
कटाहानि विचित्रानि द्रोण्यश्चैव सहस्रशः ॥ २.३४.७८ ॥
Golden vessels, pitchers, jars, varied cauldrons, and troughs by the thousands.
2.34.79
राजतानि च भाण्डानि रत्नगर्भांश्च कुण्डलान् ।
हेमपुष्पानि चान्यानि रुक्ममुख्यानि चापरान्। ॥ २.३४.७९ ॥
Silver vessels, earrings filled with gems, golden flowers, and other things chiefly of gold.
2.34.80
शङ्खांश्च चन्द्रसङ्काशांश्चित्रावर्तविचित्रितान् ।
यज्ञस्य तोरणे युक्तान्ददौ तालांश्चतुर्दश ॥ २.३४.८० ॥
He gave conch-shells bright as the moon, marked with curling patterns, and fourteen palm-leaf fans fit to be fixed on the gateway of the sacrifice.
2.34.81
रुक्मपङ्कजपुष्पाणि शिबिका मणिभूषिताः ।
मुकुटानि महार्हाणि रत्नगर्भांश्च कङ्कणान् ॥ २.३४.८१ ॥
Golden lotus-flowers, palanquins adorned with jewels, very precious crowns, and bracelets set with gems.
2.34.82
चन्दनानि च मुख्यानि वासांसि विविधानि च ।
स ददौ सहदेवाय तदा राजा विभीषणाः ॥ २.३४.८२ ॥
Excellent sandalwood and garments of many kinds — then the king gave these to Sahadeva, the fearsome ones.
2.34.83
तानि सर्वाणि रत्नानि आजह्रुस्ते निशाचराः ।
अष्टाशीतिसहस्राणि समदा रक्तलोचनाः ॥ २.३४.८३ ॥
All those jewels were brought by the night-wanderers, eighty-eight thousand of them, intoxicated and red-eyed.
2.34.84
रत्नान्यादाय सर्वाणि प्रतस्थे स घटोत्कचः ।
विभीषणं च राजानमभिवाद्य कृताञ्जलिः ॥ २.३४.८४ ॥
Taking all the jewels, Ghaṭotkaca set out; with palms joined, he saluted King Vibhīṣaṇa.
2.34.85
प्रदक्षिणं परीत्यैव निर्जगाम घटोत्कचः ।
ततो रत्नान्युपादाय हैडिम्बो राक्षसैः सह ॥ २.३४.८५ ॥
Having circled him keeping him to his right, Ghaṭotkaca went out; then, taking up the jewels, the son of Hiḍimbā went away together with the rākṣasas.
2.34.86
जगाम तूर्णं लङ्कायाः सहदेवपदं प्रति ।
आसेदुः पाण्डवं सर्वे लङ्घयित्वा महोदधिम् ॥ २.३४.८६ ॥
Swiftly they departed from Laṅkā toward the place of Sahadeva. Crossing the great ocean, they all reached the Pāṇḍava.
2.34.87
सहदेवो ददर्शाथ रत्नाहारान्निशाचरान् ।
आगतान्भीमसङ्काशान्हैडिम्बं च तथा नृप ॥ २.३४.८७ ॥
O king, then Sahadeva saw the night-wanderers who had come bearing jewels, resembling Bhīma, and also Ḥaiḍimba.
2.34.88
द्रमिला नैऋतान्दृष्ट्वा दुद्रुवुस्ते भयार्दिताः ।
भैमसेनिस्ततो गत्वा मार्देयं प्राञ्जलिः स्थितः ॥ २.३४.८८ ॥
Seeing the Nairṛtas, the Dramilas, tormented by fear, fled. Then the son of Bhīmasena went to the son of Mṛdī and stood before him with folded hands.
2.34.89
प्रीतिमानभवद्दृष्ट्वा रत्नौधं तं च पाण्डवः ।
तं परिष्वज्य पाणिभ्यां दृष्ट्वा तान्प्रीतिमानभूत् ॥ २.३४.८९ ॥
Seeing the heap of jewels and him, the Pāṇḍava was delighted. Embracing him with both hands, and seeing them, he was delighted again.
2.34.90
विसृज्य द्रविडान्सर्वान्गमनायोपचक्रमे ।
न्यवर्तम ततो धीमान्सहदेवो नराधिपः ॥ २.३४.९० ॥
Having dismissed all the Drāviḍas, they began to depart. Then the wise Sahadeva, lord of men, turned back.
2.34.91
एवं विजित्य तरसा सान्त्वेन विजयेन च ।
करदान्पार्थिवान्कृत्वा प्रत्यागच्छदरिन्दमः ॥ २.३४.९१ ॥
Thus, having conquered by force, by conciliation and by victory, and having made the kings tribute-payers, the subduer of foes returned.
2.34.92
रत्नसालमुपादाय ययौ सहनिशाचरः ।
इन्द्रप्रस्थं विवेशाथ कम्पयन्निव मेदिनीम् ॥ २.३४.९२ ॥
Taking the precious gift of ratna-sāla, he went with the night-roamers and entered Indraprastha, as if making the earth tremble.
2.34.93
दृष्ट्वा युधिष्ठिरं राजन्सहदेवः कृताञ्जलिः ।
प्रह्वोऽभिवाद्य तस्थौ स पूजितश्चापि तेन वै ॥ २.३४.९३ ॥
O king, seeing Yudhiṣṭhira, Sahadeva stood with palms joined, bowing low in greeting; and he too was honored by him.
2.34.94
लङ्काप्राप्तान्धनौघांश्च दृष्ट्वा तान्दुर्लभान्बहून् ।
प्रीतिमानभवद्राजा विस्मयं परमं ययौ ॥ २.३४.९४ ॥
Seeing the many rare floods of wealth brought from Laṅkā, the king was pleased and was filled with great wonder.
2.34.95
धर्मराजाय तत्सर्वं निवेद्य भरतर्षभ ।
कोटीसहस्रमधिकं हिरण्यस्य महात्मने ॥ २.३४.९५ ॥
O bull of the Bharatas, having reported all this to King Dharma, he gave more than a thousand crores of gold to the great-souled one.
2.34.96
विविधानि च रत्नानि गोजाविमहिषांस्तथा ।
कृतकर्मा सुखं राजन्नुवास जनमेजय ॥ २.३४.९६ ॥
And various jewels, as well as cows, goats, sheep and buffaloes. Having fulfilled his task, O Janamejaya, he dwelt in happiness.