Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 3.37
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3.37.1
कस्यचित्त्वथ कालस्य धर्मराजो युधिष्ठिरः ।
संस्मृत्य मुनिसंदेशमिदं वचनमब्रवीत् ॥ ३.३७.१ ॥
After some time, Yudhiṣṭhira, the king of dharma, recalling the sage's message, spoke these words.
3.37.2
विविक्ते विदितप्रज्ञमर्जुनं पुरुषर्षभ ।
सान्त्वपूर्वं स्मितं कृत्वापाणिना परिसंस्पृशन् ॥ ३.३७.२ ॥
Bull among men, in private, to Arjuna whose wisdom is known, first with gentle words and a smile, touching him with his hand all over.
3.37.3
स मुहूर्तमिव ध्यात्वा वनवासमरिंदमः ।
धनंजयंधर्मराजो रहसीदमुवाच ह ॥ ३.३७.३ ॥
That king of dharma, subduer of foes, after reflecting for a moment as it were, spoke these words to Arjuna in secret about the forest exile.
3.37.4
भीष्मे द्रोणे कृपे कर्णे द्रोणपुत्रे च भारत ।
धनुर्वेदश्चतुष्पाद एतेष्वद्य प्रतिष्ठितः ॥ ३.३७.४ ॥
O Bhārata, in Bhīṣma, Droṇa, Kṛpa, Karṇa and Droṇa's son, the four-part science of the bow is established today.
3.37.5
दैवं ब्राह्मं चासुरं च सप्रयोगचिकित्सितम् ।
सर्वास्त्राणां प्रयोगं च अभिजानन्ति कृत्स्नशः ॥ ३.३७.५ ॥
They know fully the divine, Brahmanical and demonic weapons, together with their employment and their countermeasures, and the employment of all weapons.
3.37.6
ते सर्वे धृतराष्ट्रस्य पुत्रेण परिसान्त्विताः ।
संविभक्ताश्च तुष्टाश्च गुरुवत्तेषु वर्तते।
सर्वयोधेषु चैवास्य सदा प्रीतिरनुत्तमा ॥ ३.३७.६ ॥
All of them have been thoroughly conciliated by Dhṛtarāṣṭra's son; they are content, having been given their shares; he behaves toward them as to teachers, and his affection for all the warriors is always unsurpassed.
3.37.7
आचार्या मानितास्तुष्टाः शान्तिं व्यवहरन्न्युत ।
शक्तिं न हापयिष्यन्ति ते काले प्रतिपूजिताः ॥ ३.३७.७ ॥
Honored and content, the teachers conducted themselves in peace; duly worshipped in due time, they will not diminish their strength.
3.37.8
अद्य चेयं मही कृत्स्ना दुर्याधनवशानुगा ।
सग्रामनगरा पार्थ ससागरवनाकरा ॥ ३.३७.८ ॥
Today this entire earth, with its villages and cities, with its seas, forests and mines, obeys Duryodhana's will, O Pārtha.
3.37.9
भवानेव प्रियोऽस्माकं त्वयि भारः समाहितः ॥ ३.३७.९ ॥
You alone are dear to us; the burden is placed upon you.
3.37.10
अत्र कृत्यं प्रपश्यामि प्राप्तकालमरिंदम ।
कृष्णद्वैपायनात्तात गृहीतोपनिषन्मया ॥ ३.३७.१० ॥
Here I see a duty suited to the moment, O subduer of foes. Dear son, I have received this esoteric teaching from Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana.
3.37.11
गृहीतया तया सम्यग्जगत्सर्वं प्रकाशते ।
तेन त्वं ब्रह्मणा तात संयुक्तः सुसमाहितः ॥ ३.३७.११ ॥
Grasped rightly, it illuminates the whole world. Therefore, dear son, be joined with that Brahman and well composed in mind.
3.37.12
देवतानां यथाकालं प्रसादं प्रतिपालय ।
तपसा योजयात्मानमुग्रेण भरतर्षभ ॥ ३.३७.१२ ॥
Maintain the favor of the gods in due time. O bull of the Bharatas, join yourself to them through fierce austerity.
3.37.13
धनुष्मान्कवची खङ्गी मुनिः साधुव्रते स्थितः ।
न कस्यचिद्ददन्मार्गं गच्छ तातोत्तरां दिशम् ॥ ३.३७.१३ ॥
Bearing bow, armour and sword, a sage firmly established in a virtuous vow, yielding the way to no one, go, dear son, toward the northern direction.
3.37.14
इनद्रे ह्यस्त्राणि दिव्यानि समस्तानि धनंजय ।
वृत्राद्भीतैर्बलं देवैस्तदा शक्रे समर्पितम् ॥ ३.३७.१४ ॥
O Dhanaṃjaya, in Indra are all the divine weapons. Then the gods, frightened by Vṛtra, entrusted their strength to Śakra.
3.37.15
तान्येकस्थानि सर्वाणि ततस्त्वं प्रतिपत्स्यसे ।
अनेन ब्रह्मणा तात सर्वं संप्रतिपद्यते ॥ ३.३७.१५ ॥
They are all gathered in one place, and then you will obtain them. Dear son, by this sacred formula (brahman) everything is attained.
3.37.16
शक्रमेव प्रपद्यस्व स तेऽस्त्राणि प्रदास्यति ।
दीक्षितोऽद्यैव गच्छ त्वं द्रष्टुं देवं पुरंदरम् ॥ ३.३७.१६ ॥
Take refuge in Śakra himself; he will give you the weapons. Consecrated this very day, go to see the god Purandara.
3.37.17
एवमुक्त्वा धर्मराजस्तमध्यापयत प्रभुः ॥ ३.३७.१७ ॥
Having spoken thus, the lord Dharmarāja had him study (the mantra).
3.37.18
दीक्षितं विधिना तेन यतवाक्कायमानसम् ।
अनुजज्ञे तदा वीरं भ्राता भ्रातरमग्रजः ॥ ३.३७.१८ ॥
Thus consecrated according to rule, with speech, body and mind restrained, the hero was given leave to depart by his elder brother.
3.37.19
निदेशाद्धर्मराजस्य द्रष्टुकामः पुरंदरम् ।
धनुर्गाण्डीवमादाय तथाऽक्षय्ये महेषुधी ॥ ३.३७.१९ ॥
At the command of the king of dharma, desiring to see Purandara (Indra), he took up the bow Gāṇḍīva and two great inexhaustible quivers.
3.37.20
कवची सतलत्राणो बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्रवान् ।
हत्वाऽग्निं ब्राह्मणान्निष्कैः स्वस्तिवाच्य मह्यभुज ॥ ३.३७.२० ॥
Wearing armour, with a protective covering and finger-guards of lizard-skin bound on, having made offerings into the fire and given gold coins to the brahmins, having heard the blessings pronounced, the great-armed one.
3.37.21
प्रातिष्ठत महाबाहुः प्रगृहीतशरासनः ।
वधाय धार्तराष्ट्राणां निःश्वस्योर्ध्वमुदैक्षत ॥ ३.३७.२१ ॥
The great-armed one set out, bow held ready, for the slaughter of the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra; having sighed, he looked upward.
3.37.22
तं दृष्ट्वा तत्रकौन्तेयं प्रगृहीतशरासनम् ।
अब्रुवन्ब्रह्मणाः सिद्धा भूतान्यन्तर्हितानि च ॥ ३.३७.२२ ॥
Seeing the son of Kuntī there, bow held ready, the brahmins, the perfected ones and the hidden beings spoke.
3.37.23
क्षिप्रमाप्नुहि कौन्तेय मनसा यद्यदिच्छसि ।
संसाधयस्व कौन्तेय ध्रुवोस्तु विजयस्तव ॥ ३.३७.२३ ॥
Son of Kuntī, quickly obtain whatever you desire in your mind. Son of Kuntī, accomplish it; let your victory be certain.
3.37.24
अब्रुवन्ब्राह्मणाः पार्थमिति कृत्वा जयाशिषः ।
सिद्धचारणसङ्घाश्च गन्धर्वाश्च तमब्रुवन् ॥ ३.३७.२४ ॥
The brahmins, giving blessings of victory, spoke thus to Pārtha; and the hosts of perfected ones and Cāraṇas and the Gandharvas also spoke to him.
3.37.25
स्वस्तिव्रतमुपाधत्स्व सङ्कल्पस्तव सिद्ध्यताम् ।
मनोरथाश्च ते सर्वे समृद्ध्यन्तां महारथ ॥ ३.३७.२५ ॥
Take up the vow of well-being; may your resolve be accomplished. O great charioteer, may all your desires prosper.
3.37.26
एवमुक्तोऽभिवाद्यैतान्बद्धाञ्जलिपुटस्तथा ।
तपोयोगमनाः पार्थः पुरोहितमवन्दत ॥ ३.३७.२६ ॥
Thus addressed, Pārtha greeted them with joined palms, his mind intent on austerity and discipline, and bowed down to the household priest.
3.37.27
ततः प्रीतमना जिष्णुस्तावुभावभ्यवन्दत ।
सहोदरावतिरथौ युधिष्ठिरवृकोदरौ ॥ ३.३७.२७ ॥
Then Jiṣṇu, his mind pleased, bowed down to both of them — Yudhiṣṭhira and Vṛkodara, his own brothers, two mighty charioteers.
3.37.28
तं क्लान्तमनसौ पूर्णमभिगम्य महारथौ ।
यमौ गाण्डीवधन्वानमभ्यवादयतामुभौ ॥ ३.३७.२८ ॥
Then the two twin charioteers, weary at heart, approached him — the complete bowman of Gāṇḍīva — and both bowed down to him.
3.37.29
अभिवाद्य तु तौ वीरावूचतुः पाकशासनिम् ।
अवाप्तव्यानि सर्वाणि दिव्यान्यस्त्राणि वासवात्।
अस्त्राण्याप्नुहि कौन्तेय मनसा यद्यदिच्छसि ॥ ३.३७.२९ ॥
Having greeted him, the two heroes spoke to Pākaśāsani (Arjuna): all the divine weapons are to be obtained from Vāsava. O son of Kuntī, obtain the weapons, whatever your mind desires.
3.37.30
गिरो ह्यशिथिलाः सर्वा निर्दोषाः संमताः सताम् ।
त्वमेकः पाण्डवेष्वद्य संप्राप्तोसि धनञ्जय ॥ ३.३७.३० ॥
All these words, approved by the good, are firm and faultless. O Dhanañjaya, today you alone among the Pāṇḍavas have attained them.
3.37.31
न चाधर्मविदं देवा नासिद्धं नातपस्विनम् ।
द्रष्टुमिच्छन्ति कौन्तेय चलचित्तं शठं न च ॥ ३.३७.३१ ॥
O son of Kuntī, the gods do not wish to see one who knows unrighteousness, nor one who is unaccomplished, nor one without asceticism, nor one of fickle mind or deceitful.
3.37.32
रोरूयमाणः कटुकमीर्ष्यकः कटुकाक्षरः ।
शठकः श्लाघकः क्षेप्ता हन्ता च विचिकित्सिता ॥ ३.३७.३२ ॥
One who wails, speaks bitter words, is envious, harsh in speech, deceitful, self-praising, a reviler, a killer, and one of suspicious conduct.
3.37.33
विश्वस् हन्ता मायावी क्रोधनोऽनृतभाषिता ।
अत्याशी नास्तिकोऽदाता मित्रध्रुक्सर्वशङ्कितः ॥ ३.३७.३३ ॥
The untrustworthy, the killer, the deceiver, the irascible, the speaker of falsehood, the glutton, the unbeliever, the non-giver, the betrayer of friends, and one who suspects everyone.
3.37.34
आक्रोष्टा चातिमानी च रौद्रो लुब्धोऽथ लोलुपः ।
स्तेनश्च मद्यपश्चैव भ्रूणहा गुरुतल्पगः ॥ ३.३७.३४ ॥
The reviler, the overly proud, the cruel, the greedy, the covetous, the thief, the drinker of liquor, the killer of an embryo, and the defiler of a teacher's bed.
3.37.35
संभावितात्मा चात्यर्थं नृशंसः पुरुषश्च यः ।
नैते लोकानाप्नुवन्ति निर्लोकास्ते धनञ्जय ॥ ३.३७.३५ ॥
The man who is exceedingly self-exalted and cruel does not attain these worlds; O Dhanañjaya, such people are without worlds.
3.37.36
आनृशंस्यमनुक्रोशः सत्यं करुणवेदिता ।
दमः स्थितिर्धृतिर्धर्मः क्षमा कृत्यमनुत्तमम् ॥ ३.३७.३६ ॥
Non-cruelty, compassion, truthfulness, sensitivity to kindness, self-restraint, steadfastness, fortitude, righteousness and forgiveness — these are the supreme duties.
3.37.37
दया शमश्च धर्मश्च गुरुपूजा कृतज्ञता ।
मैत्रता द्विजभक्तिश्च वसन्ति त्वयि फल्गुन।
व्यपेक्षा सर्वभूतेषु कृपा दानं मतिः स्मृतिः ॥ ३.३७.३७ ॥
Compassion, tranquillity, righteousness, honouring of teachers, gratitude, friendliness and devotion to the twice-born dwell in you, O Phalguna. Regard for all beings, pity, giving, judgement and memory too.
3.37.38
तस्मात्कौरव्य शक्रेण समेष्यसि धनञ्जय ।
त्वादृशेन हि देवानां श्लाघनीयः समागमः ॥ ३.३७.३८ ॥
Therefore, O descendant of Kuru, Dhanañjaya, you will meet Śakra (Indra). Indeed, a meeting of the gods with one like you is truly praiseworthy.
3.37.39
सुहृदां सोदराणां च सर्वेषां भरतर्षभ ।
त्वं गतिः परमा तात वृत्रहा मरुतामिव ॥ ३.३७.३९ ॥
O bull of the Bharatas, for friends, brothers and all, you are the supreme refuge, dear one, as the slayer of Vṛtra is for the Maruts.
3.37.40
तस्मिंस्त्रयोदशे वर्षे भ्रातरः सुहृदश्च ते ।
सर्वे हिसंश्रयिष्यन्ति बाहुवीर्यं महाबल ॥ ३.३७.४० ॥
In that thirteenth year, your brothers and all your friends will take refuge in the valour of your arms, O mighty one.
3.37.41
स पार्थ पितरं गच्छ सहस्राक्षमरिन्दम ।
मुष्टिग्रहणमादत्स्व सर्वाण्यस्त्राणि वासवात् ॥ ३.३७.४१ ॥
Therefore, O son of Pṛthā, O subduer of foes, go to your father, the thousand-eyed one, and take up all the weapons from Vāsava in the rite of the grasp of the fist.
3.37.42
शतशृङ्गे महाबाहो मघवानिदमब्रवीत् ।
शृण्वतां सर्वभूतानां त्वामुपाघ्राय मूर्धनि ॥ ३.३७.४२ ॥
O mighty-armed one, on the hundred-peaked mountain Maghavān (Indra) spoke this, while all beings listened, having breathed upon your head.
3.37.43
विदितः सर्वभूतानां दिवं तात गमिष्यसि ।
प्राप्य पुण्यकृतां लोकान्रंस्यसे जयतांवर ॥ ३.३७.४३ ॥
Dear son, known to all beings, you will go to heaven. Having attained the worlds of those who did merit, best of conquerors, you will delight.
3.37.44
मानितस्त्रिदशैः पार्थ विहृत्य सुसुखं दिवि ।
अवाप्यपरमास्त्राणि पृथिवीं पुनरेष्यसि ॥ ३.३७.४४ ॥
Son of Pṛthā, honored by the gods, having dwelt in heaven in great comfort and obtained the supreme weapons, you will return again to the earth.
3.37.45
गुणांस्ते वासवस्तात खाण्डवं दहति त्वयि ।
शृण्वतां सर्वभूतानां पुनः पुनरभाषत ॥ ३.३७.४५ ॥
Dear son, Vāsava spoke again and again of your virtues and of your burning of Khāṇḍava, while all beings listened.
3.37.46
तां प्रतिज्ञां नरश्रेष्ठ कर्तुमर्हसि वासवीम् ।
कंचिद्देशमितः प्राप्य तपोयोगमना भव ॥ ३.३७.४६ ॥
Best of men, you should fulfil that vow of Vāsava. Going from here to some place, fix your mind on austerity and yoga.
3.37.47
कर्तुमर्हसि कौरव्य मघवद्वचनं हितम् ।
दीक्षित्वाऽद्यैव गच्छ त्वं द्रष्टाऽसि त्वं पुरन्दरम् ॥ ३.३७.४७ ॥
Descendant of Kuru, you should carry out the beneficial word of Maghavan. Take initiation today and go; you will see Purandara.
3.37.48
तौ परिष्वज्य बीभत्सुः कृष्णामामन्त्र्य चाप्युभौ ।
मनांस्यादाय सर्वेषां प्रयातः पुरुषर्षभः ॥ ३.३७.४८ ॥
Bībhatsu embraced them both, took leave of Kṛṣṇā and of both, and, taking the hearts of all, the bull among men departed.
3.37.49
तं तथा प्रस्थितं वीरं सिंहस्कन्धोरसं तदा ।
प्राञ्जलिः पाण्डवंकृष्णा देवानां कुर्वती नमः।
वाग्भिः परमशुद्धाभिर्मङ्गलाभिरभाषत् ॥ ३.३७.४९ ॥
Then, as that hero set out, lion-shouldered and broad-chested, Kṛṣṇā with joined palms, paying homage to the gods, spoke to the Pāṇḍava in the most pure and auspicious words.
3.37.50
नमो धात्रे विधात्रे च स्वस्ति गच्छ वनाद्वनम् ।
धर्मस्त्वां जुषतां पार्थ भास्करश्च विभावसुः।
ब्रह्मा त्वां ब्राह्मणाश्चैव पालयन्तु धनञ्जय ॥ ३.३७.५० ॥
Homage to Dhātṛ and Vidhātṛ. May it be well with you as you go from forest to forest, Pārtha. May Dharma cherish you, and the sun and Vibhāvasu (fire) too; may Brahmā and the brahmins protect you, Dhanañjaya.
3.37.51
ज्येष्ठापचायी ज्येष्ठस्य भ्रातुर्वचनमास्थितः ।
प्रपद्येथा वसूव्रुद्रानादित्यान्समरुद्गणान्।
विश्वेदेवांस्तथा साध्याञ्शान्त्यर्थं भरतर्षभ ॥ ३.३७.५१ ॥
Best of the Bharatas, honouring your elder and abiding by your elder brother's word, may you go to the Vasus, the Rudras, the Ādityas and the hosts of Maruts, the Viśvedevas and the Sādhyas, for peace.
3.37.52
स्वस्ति तेस्त्वान्तरिक्षेभ्यो दिव्येभ्यो भरतर्षभ ।
पार्थिवेभ्यश्च सर्वेभ्यो ये केचित्परिपन्थिनः ॥ ३.३७.५२ ॥
Best of the Bharatas, may it be well with you from the sky, from the heavenly realms, and from all beings on earth; and from any who may be your enemies along the way.
3.37.53
अवरोधाद्वने वासात्सर्वस्वहरणादपि ।
इदं दुःखतरं मन्ये पुत्रेभ्यश्च विवासनात् ॥ ३.३७.५३ ॥
Confinement in the women's quarters, dwelling in the forest, even the loss of all one's wealth — I think this is more painful: being driven into exile, parted from one's sons.
3.37.54
मास्माकं क्षत्रियकुले जातुचित्पुनरुद्भवः ।
ब्राह्मणेभ्यो नमस्यामि येषां नायुधजीविका ॥ ३.३७.५४ ॥
May there never again be a rising of our kṣatriya lineage. I bow to the brahmins, whose livelihood is not by weapons.
3.37.55
इदं मे परमं दुःखं यः स पापः सुयोधनः ।
दृष्ट्वा मां गौरिति प्राह प्रहसन्राजसंसदि ॥ ३.३७.५५ ॥
This is my supreme sorrow: that the wicked Suyodhana, seeing me, laughed in the royal assembly and called out, 'Cow!'
3.37.56
तस्माद्दुःखादिदं दुःखं गरीय इतिमे मतिः ।
यत्तत्परिषदो मध्ये बह्वयुक्तमभाषत ॥ ३.३७.५६ ॥
Therefore, in my judgment this sorrow is heavier than that one, because he spoke many improper words in the midst of the assembly.
3.37.57
ध्वंसितः स्वगृहेभ्यश्च राष्ट्राच्च भरतर्षभ ।
वने प्रतिष्ठितो भूत्वा सौहार्दादवतिष्ठसे ॥ ३.३७.५७ ॥
Bull of the Bharatas, you have been driven from your own homes and from the kingdom, and dwelling in the forest, you remain here out of affection.
3.37.58
जेता यः सर्वशत्रूणां यः पावकमतर्पयः ।
जनस्त्वां पश्यतीदानीं गच्छन्तं भरतर्षभ ॥ ३.३७.५८ ॥
You, the conqueror of all enemies, who satisfied the Fire, bull of the Bharatas—now the people see you going.
3.37.59
अस्मिन्नूनं महारण्ये भ्रातरः सुहृदश्च ते ।
त्वत्कथाः कथयिष्यन्ति चारणा ऋषयस्तथा ॥ ३.३७.५९ ॥
Surely in this great forest your brothers and friends, and the bards and sages, will tell the stories of you.
3.37.60
यत्ते कुन्ती महाबाहो जातस्यैच्छद्धनञ्जय ।
तत्तेऽस्तु सर्वं कौन्तेय यथा च स्वयमिच्छसि ॥ ३.३७.६० ॥
O mighty-armed Dhanañjaya, whatever Kuntī desired for you when you were born, O son of Kuntī, let all of that be yours, and whatever you yourself desire.
3.37.61
वसुदेवस्वसा देवी त्वामार्या पुनरागतम् ।
पश्यतु त्वां पृथा पार्थ सहस्राक्षमिवादितिः ॥ ३.३७.६१ ॥
Let the noble goddess Pṛthā, sister of Vasudeva, behold you returned, O Pārtha, as Aditi beholds the thousand-eyed one.
3.37.62
नूनं ते भ्रातरः सर्वे त्वत्कथाभिः प्रजागरे ।
रंस्यन्ते तव कर्माणि कीरत्यन्तः पुनः पुनः ॥ ३.३७.६२ ॥
Surely all your brothers, in the wakeful nights, will delight in tales of you, reciting your deeds again and again.
3.37.63
न च नः पार्थ भोगेषु न धने नोत जीविते ।
तुष्टिर्बुद्धिर्भवित्री वा त्वयि दीर्घप्रवासिनि ॥ ३.३७.६३ ॥
O Pārtha, while you are on long exile, we will find neither contentment nor steadiness of mind in enjoyments, in wealth, or even in life.
3.37.64
त्वयि नः पार्थ सर्वेषां सुखदुःखे प्रतिष्ठते ।
जीवितं मरणं चैव राज्यमैश्वर्यमेव च ॥ ३.३७.६४ ॥
O Pārtha, the happiness and sorrow of all of us rest upon you; life and death, kingdom and sovereignty as well, are established in you alone.
3.37.65
आपृष्टो नोसि कौन्तेय स्वस्ति प्राप्नुहि पाण्डव ।
कृतास्त्रं स्वस्तिमन्तं त्वां द्रक्ष्यामि पुनरागतम् ॥ ३.३७.६५ ॥
O son of Kuntī, you have not been bid farewell; O Pāṇḍava, may you obtain well-being. Skilled in weapons, blessed with well-being, I shall see you again upon your return.
3.37.66
बलवद्भिर्विरुद्धं न कार्यमेतत्त्वयाऽनघ ।
प्रयाह्यविघ्नेयैवाशु विजयाय महाबल ॥ ३.३७.६६ ॥
O sinless one, you must not act against the mighty ones. O mighty-armed one, go forth quickly and without obstacle for victory.
3.37.67
ह्रीः श्रीः कीर्तिर्धृतिः पुष्टिरुमा लक्ष्मीः सरस्वती ।
इमा वै तव पान्थस् पालयन्तु धनञ्जय ॥ ३.३७.६७ ॥
May modesty, fortune, fame, steadfastness, nourishment, Umā, Lakṣmī and Sarasvatī — all of them — protect you, the traveller, O Dhanañjaya.
3.37.68
एवमुक्त्वाऽऽशिषः कृष्णा विरराम यशस्विनी। ॥ ३.३७.६८ ॥
Having spoken these blessings, the glorious Kṛṣṇā (Draupadī) fell silent.
3.37.69
ततःप्रदक्षिणं कृत्वा भ्रातॄन्धौम्यं च पाण्डवः ।
प्रातिष्ठत महाबाहुः प्रगृह्य रुचिरं धनुः ॥ ३.३७.६९ ॥
Then, circling his brothers and Dhaumya to the right, the mighty-armed Pāṇḍava took up his beautiful bow and set out.
3.37.70
शनैरिव दिशं वीर उदीचीं भरतर्षभ ।
संहरंस्तरसा वृक्षाँल्लता वल्लीश्च भारत।
असज्जमानो वृक्षेषु जगाम सुमहाबलः ॥ ३.३७.७० ॥
O bull of the Bharatas, the hero moved slowly toward the northern quarter, tearing trees and creepers aside with force, passing among the trees without becoming entangled; the very mighty one went on.
3.37.71
तस्य मार्गादपाक्रामन्सर्वभूतानि गच्छतः ।
युक्तस्यैन्द्रेण योगेन पराक्रान्तस्य शुष्मिणः ॥ ३.३७.७१ ॥
All creatures stepped aside from his path as he went, the valiant and mighty one, endowed with Indra's power.
3.37.72
सोऽगच्छत्पर्वतांस्तात तपोधननिषेवितान् ।
दिव्यं हैमवतं पुण्यं देवजुष्टं परंतपः ॥ ३.३७.७२ ॥
Dear one, he went to the mountains frequented by the wealth of ascetics, divine, sacred to the Himālaya, loved by the gods, scorcher of foes.
3.37.73
अगच्छत्पर्वतं पुण्यमेकाह्नैव महामनाः ।
मनोजवगतिर्भूत्वा योगयुक्तो यथाऽनिलः ॥ ३.३७.७३ ॥
The great-minded one reached that sacred mountain in a single day, moving with the speed of thought, joined to yoga, like the wind.
3.37.74
हिमवन्तमतिक्रम्य गन्धमादनमेव च ।
अत्यक्रामत्स दुर्गाणि दिवारात्रमतन्द्रितः ॥ ३.३७.७४ ॥
Having crossed the Himavat and also Gandhamādana, he passed the difficult places day and night, unwearied.
3.37.75
इन्द्रिकीलं समासाद्य ततोऽतिष्ठद्धनंजयः ।
गत्वा स षडहोरात्रान्सप्तमेऽहनि पाण्डवः ॥ ३.३७.७५ ॥
Having reached Indrakīla, then Dhanaṃjaya stood there. Having gone for six days and nights, on the seventh day that Pāṇḍava stood.
3.37.76
प्रस्थेन्द्रकीलस्य शुभे तपोयोगपरोऽभवत् ।
ऊर्ध्वबाहुर्न चाङ्गानि प्रास्पन्दयत किंचन ॥ ३.३७.७६ ॥
On the auspicious slope of Indrakīla he became intent on the yoga of austerity; with arms raised, he did not move any of his limbs at all.
3.37.77
समाहितात्मा नियतः सहस्राक्षसुतोऽच्युतः ।
अन्तरिक्षे स शुश्राव तिष्ठेति स वचस्तदा ॥ ३.३७.७७ ॥
With a collected self, self-restrained, the son of the thousand-eyed one, the unfallen one, he then heard in the sky the words, "Stand."
3.37.78
तच्छ्रुत्वा सर्वतो दृष्टिं चारयामास रपाण्डवः ।
अथापश्यत्सव्यसाची वृक्षमूले तपस्विनम् ॥ ३.३७.७८ ॥
Hearing that, Arjuna, the Pāṇḍava, cast his gaze on every side. Then Savyasācin saw an ascetic at the foot of a tree.
3.37.79
ब्राह्म्या श्रिया दीप्यमानं पिङ्गलं जटिलं कृशम् ।
सोऽब्रवीदर्जुनं तत्रस्थितं दृष्ट्वा महातपाः ॥ ३.३७.७९ ॥
That great ascetic, blazing with brahminical splendor, tawny, matted-haired and thin, looked at Arjuna standing there and spoke to him.
3.37.80
कस्त्वं तातेह संप्राप्तो धनुष्मान्कवची शरी ।
निबद्धाऽसितलत्राणः क्षत्रधर्ममनुव्रतः ॥ ३.३७.८० ॥
Who are you, dear child, that have come here bearing a bow, armor and arrows, with sword and leather shield strapped on, following the warrior's duty?
3.37.81
नेह शस्त्रेण कर्तव्यं शान्तानामेष आलयः ।
विनीतक्रोधहर्षाणां ब्राह्मणानां तपस्विनाम् ॥ ३.३७.८१ ॥
Here no weapon is to be used. This is the abode of the peaceful, of brahmins and ascetics who have restrained anger and joy.
3.37.82
नेहास्ति धनुषा कार्यं न संग्रामोऽत्र कर्हिचित् ।
निक्षिपैतद्धनुस्तात प्राप्तोसि परमां गतिम् ॥ ३.३७.८२ ॥
Here there is no need for a bow, and no battle ever takes place here. Lay down this bow, dear child; you have attained the supreme goal.
3.37.83
इत्यनन्तौजसं वीरं यथा चान्यं पृथग्जनम् ।
तथा हसन्निवाभीक्ष्णं ब्राह्मणोऽर्जुनमब्रवीत्।
न चैनं चालयामास धैर्यात्सुधृतनिश्चयम् ॥ ३.३७.८३ ॥
Thus the brahmin spoke again and again to the hero of boundless vigor, Arjuna, as if to an ordinary man, laughing; yet he could not shake him, who was firmly resolved, by his steadiness.
3.37.84
तमुवाच ततः प्रीतः स द्विजः प्रहसन्निव ।
वरं वृणीष्व भद्रं ते शक्रोऽहमरिसूदन ॥ ३.३७.८४ ॥
Then the pleased Brahmin, as if laughing, said to him: Choose a boon; may good befall you. Destroyer of foes, I am Śakra.
3.37.85
एवमुक्तः सहस्राक्षं प्रत्युवाच धनंजयः ।
प्राञ्जलिः प्रणतो भूत्वा सूरः कुरुकुलोद्वहः ॥ ३.३७.८५ ॥
Thus addressed, Dhanaṃjaya replied to the thousand-eyed one, folding his hands and bowing low, the hero, bearer of the Kuru line.
3.37.86
ईप्सितो ह्येष वै कामो वरं चैनं प्रयच्छ मे ।
त्वत्तोऽद्य भगवन्नस्त्रंकृत्स्नमिच्छामि वेदितम् ॥ ३.३७.८६ ॥
This is indeed the wish I desire; grant me this boon. O revered lord, today I wish to learn from you the complete science of weapons.
3.37.87
प्रत्युवाच महेन्द्रस्तं प्रीतात्मा प्रहसन्निव ।
इह प्राप्तस्य किं कार्यमस्त्रैस्तव धनंजय ॥ ३.३७.८७ ॥
Mahendra, pleased at heart and as if laughing, replied to him: O Dhanaṃjaya, what use is there for weapons to you who have come here?
3.37.88
कामान्वृणीष्व लोकांस्त्वं प्राप्तोसि परमां गतिम् ।
एवमुक्तः प्रत्युवाच सहस्राक्षं धनंजयः ॥ ३.३७.८८ ॥
Choose your desires, choose worlds; you have attained the supreme destination. Thus addressed, Dhanaṃjaya replied to the thousand-eyed one.
3.37.89
न लोभान्न पुनः कामान्न देवत्वं पुनः सुखम् ।
न च सर्वामरैश्वर्यं कामये त्रिदशाधिप ॥ ३.३७.८९ ॥
Not from greed, nor again from desires; neither godhood nor happiness again; nor do I desire the sovereignty of all the immortals, O lord of the thirty gods.
3.37.90
भ्रातॄंस्तान्विपिने त्यक्त्वा वैरमप्रतियात्य च ।
अकीर्तिं सर्वलोकेषु गच्छेयं शाश्वतीः समाः ॥ ३.३७.९० ॥
Having abandoned those brothers in the forest and returned without avenging the enmity, I would go to infamy in all worlds for endless years.
3.37.91
एवमुक्तः प्रत्युवाच वृत्रहा पाण्डुनन्दनम् ।
सान्त्वयञ्श्लक्ष्णया वाचा सर्वलोकनमस्कृतः ॥ ३.३७.९१ ॥
Thus addressed, Indra, slayer of Vṛtra, revered by all worlds, replied to the son of Pāṇḍu, consoling him with gentle words.
3.37.92
यदा द्रक्ष्यसि भूतेशं त्र्यक्षं शूलधरं शिवम् ।
तदा दाताऽस्मि ते तात दिव्यान्यस्त्राणि सर्वशः ॥ ३.३७.९२ ॥
When you see the lord of beings, the three-eyed, trident-bearing auspicious Śiva, then, dear son, I shall give you all the divine weapons.
3.37.93
क्रियतां दर्शने यत्नो देवस्य परमेष्ठिनः ।
दर्शनात्तस्य कौन्तेय संसिद्धः स्वर्गमेष्यसि ॥ ३.३७.९३ ॥
Strive to see the supreme lord of the gods; O son of Kuntī, by seeing him you will be perfected and go to heaven.
3.37.94
इत्युक्त्वा फल्गुनं शक्रो जगामादर्शनं पुनः ।
अर्जुनोप्यथ तत्रैव तस्थौ योगसमन्वितः ॥ ३.३७.९४ ॥
Having said this, Śakra departed again out of sight from Phalguna; and Arjuna, too, remained standing right there, endowed with yoga.