Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 4.31
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4.31.1
अथाऽब्रवीत्सभामध्ये द्रोणः सूक्ष्मार्थदर्शिवान् ।
न तादृशा विनश्यन्ति नापि यान्ति पराभवम् ॥ ४.३१.१ ॥
Then Droṇa, who sees subtle meanings, spoke in the midst of the assembly: Such men do not perish, nor do they come to defeat.
4.31.2
शूराश्च कृतविद्याश्च बुद्धिमन्तो जितेन्द्रियाः ।
धर्मज्ञाः सत्यसन्धाश्च युधिष्ठिरमनुव्रताः ॥ ४.३१.२ ॥
Heroes, skilled in learning, wise, self-controlled, knowers of dharma, true to their vows, following Yudhiṣṭhira.
4.31.3
नीतिधर्मार्थतत्वज्ञं पितृवच्च समाहितम् ।
धर्मे स्थितं सत्यधृतिं ज्येष्ठं श्रेष्ठापचायिनम् ॥ ४.३१.३ ॥
Knower of the essence of policy, dharma and wealth, composed like a father, established in dharma, firm in truth, the eldest, honouring the best.
4.31.4
अनुव्रता महात्मानो भ्रातरो भ्रातरं प्रियम् ।
अजातशत्रुं श्रीमन्तं सर्वभ्रातॄननुव्रतम् ॥ ४.३१.४ ॥
The great-souled brothers, following their dear brother, Ajātaśatru, the glorious one; all the brothers followed him.
4.31.5
तेषां तथाविधेयानां निभृतानां महात्मनाम् ।
किमर्थं नीतिमान्प्राज्ञः श्रेयो नैषां करिष्यति ॥ ४.३१.५ ॥
For such obedient and self-restrained great-souled men, why would the wise and sagacious man in policy not do what is good?
4.31.6
तस्माद्यत्नात्परीक्षध्वं न तावत्समयो गतः ।
न ते विनाशमृच्छेयुरिति मे नैष्ठिकी मतिः ॥ ४.३१.६ ॥
Therefore examine them with care; the time has not yet passed. That they may not come to ruin is my firm opinion.
4.31.7
चिन्त्यतां चैव यत्कार्यं तच्च क्षिप्रमकालिकम् ।
क्रियतां साधु संचिन्त्य वासश्चैषां प्रचिन्त्यतां ॥ ४.३१.७ ॥
Let the task be considered, and let it be done quickly, without delay. Do it after thinking it through well; let their dwelling also be planned.
4.31.8
यथा च पाण्डुपुत्राणां सर्वार्थेषु धृतात्मनाम् ।
प्रवृत्तिरुपलभ्येत तथा नीतिर्विधीयताम् ॥ ४.३१.८ ॥
Let a policy be arranged so that the movements of the sons of Pāṇḍu, steadfast in all their undertakings, may be learned.
4.31.9
सर्वोपायैर्यतस्व त्वं यथा पश्यसि पाण्डवान् ।
दुर्ज्ञेयाः खलु शूरास्ते रक्ष्या नित्यं च दैवतैः ॥ ४.३१.९ ॥
Strive by every means, so that you may see the Pāṇḍavas. Those heroes are indeed hard to know, and they are always guarded by the gods.
4.31.10
शुद्धात्मा मानवान्पार्थः सत्यवान्नीतिमाञ्शुचिः ।
तेजोराशिभिरापूर्णो दहेदपि च चक्षुषा ॥ ४.३१.१० ॥
That Pārtha, pure in soul, truthful, wise in policy and spotless, is filled with heaps of splendour; he could burn even with his glance.
4.31.11
तस्माद्यत्नश्च क्रियतां भूयश्च मृगयामहे ।
ब्राह्मणैश्चारकैः सिद्धैस्तापसैर्निपुणैरपि ॥ ४.३१.११ ॥
Therefore let effort be made, and let us search again, by Brahmins, spies, adepts, ascetics and skilled men as well.
4.31.12
विविधैस्तत्परैः सम्यङ्विर्भीकैस्तज्ज्ञसंमतैः ।
अन्वेष्टव्या मनुष्येन्द्र पाण्डवाश्छन्नचारिणः ॥ ४.३१.१२ ॥
O lord of men, the Pāṇḍavas, who move in disguise, are to be well sought out by various men, devoted to this task, fearless, and approved by those who know it.
4.31.13
ततः शान्तनवो धीमान्भारतानां पितामहः ।
श्रुतवान्देशकालज्ञो नीतिमांश्च महामतिः ॥ ४.३१.१३ ॥
Then Bhīṣma, grandfather of the Bharatas, son of Śantanu, wise, learned, knowing place and time, skilled in policy and of great understanding, spoke.
4.31.14
तस्मिन्नुपरते वाक्ये आचार्यस्य महात्मनः ।
अनन्तरमुवाचेदं वाक्यं हेत्वर्थसंमितम् ॥ ४.३१.१४ ॥
When the great-souled teacher had finished speaking, Bhīṣma then spoke these words, measured in reason and meaning.
4.31.15
युधिष्ठिरे समायुक्तां धर्मज्ञे धर्मसंहिताम् ।
पाण्डवे नित्यमव्यग्रां गिरं भीष्मः समाददे ॥ ४.३१.१५ ॥
Bhīṣma began his speech, addressed to Yudhiṣṭhira the Pāṇḍava, who knows dharma, full of dharma, ever steady in mind.
4.31.16
असत्सु दुर्लभां नित्यं सतां चाभिमतां सद ।
भीष्मस्त्वभ्यवदत्तत्र गिरं साधुभिरर्चिताम् ॥ ४.३१.१६ ॥
Bhīṣma there spoke a speech rare among the wicked, always cherished by the good, and honored by the virtuous.
4.31.17
यथा नो ब्राह्मणोऽवादीदाचार्यः सर्वधर्मवित् ।
श्रुतवृत्तोपसंपन्ना नाशं नायान्ति पाण्डवाः ॥ ४.३१.१७ ॥
As the brahmin teacher, who knows all dharma, told us, the Pāṇḍavas, endowed with learning and good conduct, will not come to ruin.
4.31.18
सर्वलक्षणसंपन्नाः साधुवृत्तसमन्विताः ।
वृद्धानुशासने यत्ताः सत्यधर्मपरायणाः ॥ ४.३१.१८ ॥
Endowed with all auspicious marks, possessed of good conduct, intent upon the instruction of the elders, devoted to truth and dharma.
4.31.19
समयं समयज्ञास्ते पालयन्तः शुभव्रताः ।
न विषीदन्ति ते पार्था उद्वहन्तः सतां धुरम् ॥ ४.३१.१९ ॥
Knowing the terms of the agreement and keeping it, those sons of Pṛthā of auspicious vows do not despair; they bear the burden of the good.
4.31.20
तपसा चैव गुप्तास्ते स्ववीर्येण च पाण्डवाः ।
न नाशमभिगच्छेयुरिति मे नैष्ठिकी मतिः ॥ ४.३१.२० ॥
Protected by austerity and by their own valour, those Pāṇḍavas will not meet destruction — such is my settled conviction.
4.31.21
क्षत्रधर्मरता नित्यं केशवानुगताः सदा ।
प्रवीरपुरुषास्ते वै महात्मानो महाबलाः ॥ ४.३१.२१ ॥
Ever devoted to the duty of the warrior, ever following Keśava, those excellent heroic men — great-souled and of great strength.
4.31.22
तत्र बुद्धिं प्रवक्ष्यामि पाण्डवान्वेषणे शृणु ।
न तु नीतिः सुनीतस्य शक्यते वेदितुं परैः ॥ ४.३१.२२ ॥
In this matter I will tell you my counsel concerning the search for the Pāṇḍavas; listen. A well-devised policy cannot be known by others.
4.31.23
यत्तु शक्यमिहास्माभिस्तान्वै संचिन्त्य पाण्डवान् ।
बुद्ध्या प्रणेतुं तत्तेऽहं प्रवक्ष्यामि निबोध तत् ॥ ४.३१.२३ ॥
Having thoroughly considered the Pāṇḍavas, what we here are able to do to guide them back by intellect — that I will tell you; understand it.
4.31.24
न त्वियं साधु वक्तव्या तस्य नीतिः कथंचन ।
वृद्धानुशासने तात तिष्ठतः सत्यशीलिनः ॥ ४.३१.२४ ॥
But, dear one, this policy should in no way be well spoken to him who abides by the instruction of the elders and is of truthful nature.
4.31.25
अयुक्तं तु मया वक्तुं तुल्या मे कुरुपाण्डवाः ।
निवासं पाण्डुपुत्राणां संचिन्त्य च वदाम्यहम्।
बहुना किं प्रलापेन यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः ॥ ४.३१.२५ ॥
It is improper for me to speak, since the Kurus and the Pāṇḍavas are equal to me; I say this only having considered the dwelling of the sons of Pāṇḍu. Why more idle talk? Where dharma is, there is victory.
4.31.26
अवश्यं तु नियुक्तेन सभामध्ये विवक्षता ।
यथार्हमिह वक्तव्यं सर्वथा धर्मलिप्सया ॥ ४.३१.२६ ॥
One appointed to speak in the midst of the assembly, wishing to speak, must indeed speak here as is fitting, in every way desiring dharma.
4.31.27
यत्र नाहं तथा मन्ये यथाऽन्ये मेनिरे जनाः ।
निवासं पाण्डुपुत्राणां शृणुष्वं मनुजाधिप ॥ ४.३१.२७ ॥
Where I do not think as other people have thought, listen, O lord of men, to the dwelling of the sons of Pāṇḍu.
4.31.28
भ्रातृभिः सहितो वीरैः कृष्णया च महायशाः ।
किमर्थं स महाराजो नात्मश्रेयो भविष्यति ॥ ४.३१.२८ ॥
Why would that great-famed great king, together with his heroic brothers and Kṛṣṇā, not bring about his own welfare?
4.31.29
पाण्डवो निकृतः पूर्वं यथावद्विदितं तव ।
क्लेशितश्च पुरे नित्यं राज्यकामैश्च सांप्रतम्।
छन्नश्चरति तस्मात्स प्रकृत्या नीतिमान्नृपः ॥ ४.३१.२९ ॥
The Pāṇḍava was formerly wronged, as you well know, and was constantly harassed in the city by those desiring the kingdom, and now he wanders in concealment. Therefore that king is prudent by nature.
4.31.30
वर्षमेकं सुसंच्छन्नमुष्य वासमनुत्तमम् ।
आयाति चोदये काले क्षिप्रं दक्ष्यसि पाण्डवं ॥ ४.३१.३० ॥
Having dwelt one year in the best of concealment, he will come; at the proper time you will soon see the Pāṇḍava.
4.31.31
सोदरैः सहितं वीरं द्रौपद्या च परंतप ।
संविधत्स्व महाबाहो यथा नः स्यात्सुखोदयः ॥ ४.३१.३१ ॥
O scorcher of foes, O mighty-armed one, arrange for us to meet that hero (Yudhiṣṭhira) with his brothers and Draupadī, so that our fortune may rise happily.
4.31.32
यस्मिन्स राजा वसति च्छन्नः सत्त्वभृतांवरः ।
भविष्यन्ति नरास्तत्र रागमोहविवर्जिताः ॥ ४.३१.३२ ॥
Where that king, best of the brave, dwells in concealment, the people there will be free from passion and delusion.
4.31.33
नाधयो हि महाराज न व्याधिः क्षत्रियर्षभ ।
पुरे जनपदे वाऽपि यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.३३ ॥
O great king, bull among kshatriyas, neither mental distress nor disease will exist in the city or realm where King Yudhiṣṭhira rules.
4.31.34
दानशीलो वदान्यश्च निभृतो ह्रीनिषेवकः ।
प्रियवाक्सत्यवाक्शूरो धर्मशीलो जितेन्द्रियः।
हृष्टः पुष्टः शुचिर्दक्षो यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.३४ ॥
Where King Yudhiṣṭhira is generous and liberal, restrained, devoted to modesty, speaking pleasant and truthful words, brave, virtuous, master of his senses, cheerful, healthy, pure and skilful.
4.31.35
नासूयको न चापीर्ष्युर्नाभिमानी न मत्सरी ।
भविष्यति जनस्तत्र स्वयं धर्ममनुव्रतः ॥ ४.३१.३५ ॥
The people there will be neither faultfinding nor envious, neither jealous nor arrogant nor grudging; of their own accord they will follow dharma.
4.31.36
ब्रह्मघोषाश्च भूयांसः पुण्यशब्दास्तथैव च ।
क्रतवश्च भविष्यन्ति भूयांसो भूरिदक्षिणाः ॥ ४.३१.३६ ॥
There will be many sounds of Vedic recitation and many auspicious sounds, and many sacrifices with abundant fees.
4.31.37
सदा च तत्र पर्जन्यः सम्यग्वर्षी न संशयः ।
संपन्नसस्या च मही भविष्यति निरामया ॥ ४.३१.३७ ॥
There the rain-cloud will always pour down well, without doubt; and the earth will be rich in crops and free from sickness.
4.31.38
रसवन्ति च धान्यानि गुणवन्ति फलानि च ।
गन्धवन्ति च माल्यानि शुभशब्दा च भारती ॥ ४.३१.३८ ॥
The grains will be flavorful and the fruits excellent; the garlands will be fragrant, and the speech of the Bharatas will be full of auspicious sounds.
4.31.39
वायुश्च सुखसंस्पर्शो यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।
नीरोगास्तत्र विद्यन्ते वधबन्धा न सन्ति च ॥ ४.३१.३९ ॥
Where King Yudhiṣṭhira is, the wind has a pleasant touch; there people are free from disease, and there is no killing or bondage.
4.31.40
न चोरा न च दण्डाश्च न च बाधा भवन्त्युत ।
नाशक्ता न च दुष्टाश्च यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.४० ॥
Where King Yudhiṣṭhira is, there are no thieves and no punishments; no harm occurs, and there are neither the weak nor the wicked.
4.31.41
भयं च नाविशेत्तत्र निष्प्रतीपं च दर्शनम् ।
बहुक्षीरास्तथा गावः सुपुष्टाश्च सुदोहनाः ॥ ४.३१.४१ ॥
Let fear not enter there, and let the sight be favorable; the cows will give much milk, be well-nourished, and be easy to milk.
4.31.42
पयांसि दधिसर्पीषि रसवन्ति हितानि च ।
सलिलानि प्रसन्नानि सर्वे भावाश्च शोभनाः ॥ ४.३१.४२ ॥
Milk, curds and ghee will be flavorful and wholesome, the waters will be clear, and all conditions will be auspicious.
4.31.43
गुणवन्ति च पानानि भोज्यानि विविधानि च ।
तत्र देशे भविष्यन्ति यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.४३ ॥
In that country where King Yudhiṣṭhira will be, there will be excellent drinks and various foods.
4.31.44
रसाः स्पर्शाश्च गन्धाश्च शब्दाश्चापि गुणान्विताः ।
दृश्यानि च प्रसन्नानि यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.४४ ॥
Where King Yudhiṣṭhira will be, tastes, touches, smells and sounds too will be endowed with good qualities, and sights will be pleasing.
4.31.45
धर्माश्च तत्र सर्वैस्तु सेविताश्च द्विजातिभिः ।
स्वैःस्वैर्गुणैश्च संयुक्ता कस्मिन्वर्षे त्रयोदशे ।
देशे तस्मिन्भविष्यन्ति तत पाण्डवसंश्रिते ॥ ४.३१.४५ ॥
In that country where the Pāṇḍavas dwell, in the thirteenth year, the sacred duties will be practised by all, and the twice-born will follow them, each with his own virtues.
4.31.46
संप्रीतिमाञ्जनस्तत्र संतुष्टः शुचिरव्ययः ।
देवतातिथिभूयांस्तु सर्वभूतानुरागवान् ॥ ४.३१.४६ ॥
The people there will be very pleased, content, pure and imperishable, greatly devoted to gods and guests, and full of love for all beings.
4.31.47
इष्टदानमहोत्साहा नित्यं धर्मपरायणाः ।
व्यक्तवाक्यास्ततस्तात शुभकल्याणमङ्गलाः ॥ ४.३१.४७ ॥
They will be zealous in cherished giving, always devoted to dharma, clear in speech; then, dear one, they will be full of good fortune, welfare and blessings.
4.31.48
शुभत्विषः शुभेच्छाश्च नित्यतुष्टाः श्रियाऽन्विताः ।
भविष्यन्ति जनास्तत्र यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.४८ ॥
Where King Yudhiṣṭhira will be, the people will be radiant with auspicious splendour, desire what is good, always be content, and be endowed with prosperity.
4.31.49
नित्योत्सवप्रमुदितो नित्यहृष्टः श्रिया वृतः ।
भविष्यति निवासोऽयं यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ॥ ४.३१.४९ ॥
This dwelling, where King Yudhiṣṭhira will be, will always be delighted with festivity, always joyful, and endowed with prosperity.
4.31.50
धर्मज्ञः स तु दुर्ज्ञेयः सर्वज्ञैश्च द्विजातिभिः ।
किंपुनः प्राकृतैस्तात पार्थो विज्ञायते क्वचित् ॥ ४.३१.५० ॥
He is a knower of dharma, and hard to know even for the all-knowing twice-born; how then, dear one, could Pārtha ever be understood by ordinary people?
4.31.51
यस्मिन्सत्यं धृतिर्दानं परा शान्तिर्ध्रुवा क्षमा ।
ह्रीः श्रीः कीर्तिः परं तेज आनृशंस्यमथार्जवम् ॥ ४.३१.५१ ॥
In whom are truthfulness, steadfastness, generosity, supreme and unshakable peace, forgiveness, modesty, glory, fame, supreme radiance, kindness, and uprightness.
4.31.52
तस्मान्निवासः पार्थानां चिन्त्यतां यद्ब्रवीमि वः ।
गतिर्वा परमा तत्र नोत्सहे वक्तुमन्यथा ॥ ४.३१.५२ ॥
Therefore, consider the dwelling of the Pārthas that I am telling you of; there lies the supreme refuge. I have no wish to say otherwise.
4.31.53
एवमेतत्तु संचिन्त्य यत्कृत्यं साधु मन्यसे ।
तत्क्षिप्रं कुरु कौरव्य यद्येतच्छ्रद्दधासि मे।
कुलस्य हि क्षमं तात यदहं प्रब्रवीमि ते ॥ ४.३१.५३ ॥
Having reflected thus, quickly do whatever you think is good, descendant of the Kurus, if you trust me; for what I am telling you, dear one, is truly fitting for the family.