Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 4.5
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4.5.1
कर्माण्युक्तानि युष्माभिर्यानि तानि चरिष्यथ ।
मम चापि यथा बुद्धिरुचिता हि विनिश्चयात् ॥ ४.५.१ ॥
You will perform the tasks that have been assigned to you; and my own judgment, from the decision made, also finds this fitting.
4.5.2
पुरोहितोऽयमस्माकमग्निहोत्राणि रक्षतु ।
सूतपौरोगवैः सार्धं द्रुपदस्य निवेशने ॥ ४.५.२ ॥
Let this our household priest guard the fire-offerings, together with the charioteers and cooks, in the house of Drupada.
4.5.3
इन्द्रसेनमुखाश्चेमे रथानादाय केवलान् ।
यान्तु द्वारवतीं शीघ्रमिति मे वर्तते मतिः ॥ ४.५.३ ॥
Let Indrasena and the others go quickly to Dvārakā, taking only the chariots — this is my opinion.
4.5.4
इमाश्च नार्यो द्रौपद्याः सर्वाश्च परिचारिका ।
पाञ्चालानेव गच्छन्तु सूतपौरोगवैः सह ॥ ४.५.४ ॥
Let these women and all of Draupadī's attendants go to the Pāñcālas, together with the charioteers and cooks.
4.5.5
सर्वैरपि च वक्तव्यं न प्राज्ञायन्त पाण्डवाः ।
अर्धरात्रे महात्मानो भिक्षादान्ब्राह्मणानपि।
गता ह्यस्मानपाहाय सर्वे द्वैतवनादिति ॥ ४.५.५ ॥
Everyone must say that the Pāṇḍavas should not be recognized: at midnight the great-souled ones, even the brahmins who give alms, went away from the Dvaita forest, leaving us all behind.
4.5.6
एवं तेऽन्योन्यमामन्त्र्य कर्माण्युक्त्वा पृथक्पृथक् ।
धौम्यमामन्त्रयामासुः स च तान्मन्त्रमब्रवीत् ॥ ४.५.६ ॥
Thus, having taken leave of one another and declared their tasks each separately, they took leave of Dhaumya; and he spoke this counsel to them.
4.5.7
तानन्वशात्स धर्मात्मा सर्वधर्मविशेषवित् ।
धौम्यः पुरोहितो राजन्पाण्डवान्पुरुषर्षभान् ॥ ४.५.७ ॥
The righteous-souled Dhaumya, household priest and knower of all the particulars of dharma, instructed them, O king, those bulls among men, the Pāṇḍavas.
4.5.8
विदितं वै यथा सर्वं लोके वृत्तमिदं नृप ।
विदिते चापि वक्तव्यं सुहृद्भिरनुरागतः ॥ ४.५.८ ॥
You know, O king, how all this conduct stands in the world. Even what is known should be said by well-wishers out of affection.
4.5.9
अतोऽहमभिवक्ष्यामि हेतुमात्रं निबोधत ।
हन्तेमां राजवसतिं राजपुत्रा ब्रवीमि वः।
यथा राजकुलं प्राप्य चरन्प्रोष्य न रिष्यति ॥ ४.५.९ ॥
Therefore I will tell you only the reason; listen. Come, princes, I tell you how, having reached the royal household and moving about and dwelling there, one will not come to harm.
4.5.10
दुर्वासमेव कौरव्य जातेन कुरुवेश्मनि ।
अमानितेन मानार्ह गूढेन परिवत्सरम् ॥ ४.५.१० ॥
Live a year concealed, O Kaurava, in the Kuru house where you were born, unhonoured though worthy of honour, hidden away.
4.5.11
दिष्टद्वारो लभेद्द्रष्टुं राजस्वेषु न विश्वसेत् ।
न चानुशिष्याद्राजानमपृच्छन्तं कदाचन ॥ ४.५.११ ॥
Only one who has gained admission through the proper gate should see the king; one should not trust royal possessions; and one should never instruct the king when he has not asked.
4.5.12
तूष्णीं त्वेनमुपासीत काले समभिपूजयेत् ॥ ४.५.१२ ॥
But one should serve him in silence, and honour him well at the proper time.
4.5.13
असूयन्ति हि राजानो जनाननृतवादिनः ।
तथैव चावमन्यन्ते मन्त्रिणं वादिनं मृषा ॥ ४.५.१३ ॥
Kings envy those who speak falsely, and likewise they disrespect a counsellor who speaks what is untrue.
4.5.14
विदिते चास्य कुर्वीत कार्याणि सुलघून्यपि ।
एवं विचरतो राज्ञि न क्षतिर्जायते क्वचित् ॥ ४.५.१४ ॥
Having learned of it, one should carry out even the smallest tasks; for a king who conducts himself thus never suffers harm.
4.5.15
पाण्डवाग्निरयं लोके सर्वशस्त्रमयो महान ।
भर्ता गोप्ता च भूतानां राजा पुरुषविग्रहः ॥ ४.५.१५ ॥
This king, the fire of the Pāṇḍavas, is great in the world, full of all weapons; he is the sustainer and protector of beings, a body in human form.
4.5.16
सर्वात्मना वर्तमानं यथा दोषो न संस्पृशेत् ।
राजानमुपतिष्ठन्तं तस्य वृत्तं निबोधत ॥ ४.५.१६ ॥
Learn the conduct of one who serves the king while conducting himself in every way so that no fault touches him.
4.5.17
क्षत्रियं चैव सर्पं च ब्राह्मणं च बहुश्रुतम् ।
नावमन्येत मेधावी कृशानपि कदाचन ॥ ४.५.१७ ॥
A wise man should never disrespect a warrior, a serpent, or a learned brahmin, even when they are weak.
4.5.18
एतत्रयं च पुरुषं निर्दहेदवमानितम् ।
राजा तस्माद्बुधैर्नित्यं पूजनीयः प्रयत्नतः ॥ ४.५.१८ ॥
These three, when disrespected, burn a man up; therefore the wise should always honour the king with care.
4.5.19
नातिवर्तेत मर्यादां पुरुषो राजसंमतः ।
व्यवहारं पुनर्लोके मर्यादां पण्डिता विदुः ॥ ४.५.१९ ॥
A man approved by the king should not transgress the boundary. In the world, the wise know the boundary of conduct.
4.5.20
न हि पुत्रं न नप्तारं न भ्रातरमरिन्दम ।
समतिक्रान्तमर्यादं पूजयन्ति पराधिपाः ॥ ४.५.२० ॥
O subduer of foes, foreign lords do not honour one who has transgressed the boundary, even a son, grandson or brother.
4.5.21
गच्छन्नपि परां भूतिं भूमिपालनियोजितः ।
जात्यन्ध इव मन्येत मर्यादामनुचिन्तयन् ॥ ४.५.२१ ॥
Though one employed by the king may attain great prosperity, he should always consider the boundary and regard himself as if born blind.
4.5.22
धृष्टो द्वारं सदा पश्यन्न च राजसु विश्वसेत् ।
तदेवासनमन्विच्छेद्यत्र नाभिलषेत्परः ॥ ४.५.२२ ॥
The bold man should always watch the door and not trust kings. He should seek that seat which another would not desire.
4.5.23
यत्रोपविष्टः संकल्पं नोपहन्याद्बलीयसः ।
तदासनं राजकुले ईप्सेत पुरुषो वसन् ॥ ४.५.२३ ॥
Where, seated, one does not obstruct the resolve of a stronger man, there the man living in the royal household should desire to sit.
4.5.24
यथैनं यत्र चासीनं शङ्कयेद्दुष्टचरिणम् ।
न तत्रोपविशेज्जातु यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.२४ ॥
Where one would suspect the seated man of evil conduct, one should never sit there. He who dwells in the royal residence should act so.
4.5.25
स्वभूमौ काममासीत तिष्ठेद्वा राजसन्निधौ ।
न त्वेवासनमन्यस्य प्रार्थयेत कदाचन ॥ ४.५.२५ ॥
Let him sit as he pleases on his own ground, or stand in the king's presence; but he should never desire another's seat.
4.5.26
परासनगतं ह्येनं परस्य परिचारकाः ।
परिषद्यपकर्षेयुः परिहास्येत शत्रुभिः ॥ ४.५.२६ ॥
For a man seated in another's seat will be dragged out of the assembly by the attendants of others, and will be mocked by his enemies.
4.5.27
नित्यं विप्रतिषिद्धं तत्पुरस्तादासनं मतम् ।
अर्थार्थं हि यदा भृत्यो राजानमुपतिष्ठते ॥ ४.५.२७ ॥
A seat placed in front is always considered forbidden, when a servant attends upon the king for the sake of gain.
4.5.28
दक्षिणं वाऽथ वामं वा भागमाश्रित्य पण्डितः ।
तिष्ठेद्विनीतवद्राजन्न पुरस्तान्न पृष्ठतः।
राक्षिणामात्तशस्त्राणां पश्चात्स्थानं विधीयते ॥ ४.५.२८ ॥
The wise man, relying on the right or the left side, should stand humbly, O king, neither in front nor behind; the place behind armed guards is prescribed.
4.5.29
मातृगोत्रे स्वगोत्रे वा नाम्ना शीलेन वा पुनः ।
संग्रहार्थं मनुष्याणां नित्यमाभाषिता भवेत् ॥ ४.५.२९ ॥
To win the favour of men, one should always speak to them, addressing them by name of the maternal lineage or of one's own lineage, or by character.
4.5.30
पूज्यमानोपि यो राज्ञा नरो न प्रतिपूजयेत् ।
नैनमाराधयेज्जातु शास्ता शिष्यानिवालसान् ॥ ४.५.३० ॥
A man who, though honoured by the king, does not honour him in return, can never please the king, just as a teacher cannot please lazy disciples.
4.5.31
नास्य युग्यं न पर्यङ्कं नासनं न रथं तथा ।
आरोहेत्संमतोऽस्मीति यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.३१ ॥
One who dwells in the king's abode should not, thinking 'I am honoured,' mount his vehicle, couch, seat, or chariot.
4.5.32
यो वै गृहेभ्यः प्रवसन्क्रियमाणमनुस्मरन् ।
उत्थाने नित्यसंकल्पो निस्तन्द्रीः संघतात्मवान् ॥ ४.५.३२ ॥
He who, though away from home, keeps in mind the tasks being done, ever firm in resolve for exertion, free from sloth, and self-controlled.
4.5.33
परीतः क्षुत्पिपासाभ्यां विहाय परिदेवनम् ।
दुःखेन सुखमन्विच्छेद्यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.३३ ॥
Though beset by hunger and thirst, abandoning lamentation, he who seeks happiness through hardship should dwell in the king's abode.
4.5.34
करिष्याम्यहमित्येव यः स राजसु सिध्यति ॥ ४.५.३४ ॥
He who thinks 'I will do it' succeeds among kings.
4.5.35
उष्णे वा यदि वा शीते रात्रौ वा यदि वा दिवा ।
आदिष्टो न विकल्पेत यः स राजसु सिद्ध्यति ॥ ४.५.३५ ॥
Whether hot or cold, by night or by day, he who, when commanded, does not hesitate succeeds among kings.
4.5.36
नैव प्राप्तोऽवमन्येत सदाऽमात्यो विशारदः ।
मानं प्राप्तो न हृष्येत न व्यथेच्च विमानितः ।
ऋदुर्मृदुः सत्यवादो यः स राजसु सिद्ध्यति ॥ ४.५.३६ ॥
A skilled minister, though he has obtained favour, should never despise anyone; having received honour, he should not rejoice, and when slighted, he should not be pained. He who is upright, gentle, and truthful succeeds among kings.
4.5.37
नैव लाभाद्धर्षमियान्न व्यथेच्च विमानितः ।
समः पूर्णतुलेव स्याद्यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.३७ ॥
He who is not elated by gain, nor pained when dishonored, but stays even like a full balance-scale—let him dwell in the king's household.
4.5.38
अल्पेच्छो धृतिमान्राजञ्छायेवानुगतः सदा ।
दक्षः प्रदक्षिणो धीरः स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.३८ ॥
O king, one of few desires, steadfast, who always follows like a shadow, skilful, dexterous and wise—let him dwell in the king's household.
4.5.39
इतिहासपुराणज्ञः कुशलः सत्कथासु च ।
वदान्यः सत्यवाक्वापि यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.३९ ॥
He who knows the histories and Purāṇas, is skilled in good discourse, generous, and truthful in speech—let him dwell in the king's household.
4.5.40
न मिथो भाषितं राज्ञो मनुष्येषु प्रकाशयेत् ।
यं चासूयन्ति राजानः पुरुषं नो वदेच्च तम् ॥ ४.५.४० ॥
One should not reveal the king's private words among men, nor speak of a man whom kings envy.
4.5.41
नैषां कर्मसु संयुक्तो धनं किंचिदुपस्पृशेत् ।
प्राप्नुयादाददानो वा बन्धं वा वधमेव वा ॥ ४.५.४१ ॥
One engaged in their affairs should not touch even a little of their wealth; by taking it he would obtain bondage or even death.
4.5.42
हुल्योपस्थितयोः पश्य मम चान्यस्य चोभयोः ।
अन्यं पुष्णाति मद्धीनमिति धीरो न मुह्यति ॥ ४.५.४२ ॥
Look at the two who are present in the hulya—mine and another's; one nourishes the other, and deprived of me he nourishes someone else—thinking thus, the steady one is not bewildered.
4.5.43
श्रेयांसं हि परित्यज्य वैद्यं कर्मणिकर्मणि ।
पापीयांसं प्रकुर्वीरञ्शीलमेषां तथाविधम् ॥ ४.५.४३ ॥
Having abandoned the better and learned man, one who appoints the worse man to each and every task — their character is of that kind.
4.5.44
नैषां दारेषु कुर्वीत प्राज्ञो मैत्रीं कथंचन ।
रक्षणं तु न सेवेत यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.४४ ॥
A wise man should in no way make friendship with their wives; and one who dwells in the king's residence should not seek their protection.
4.5.45
यदा ह्यभिसमीक्षेत प्रेष्यं स्त्रीभिः समागतम् ।
बुद्धिः परिभवेत्तस्य राजा शङ्केत वा पुनः ॥ ४.५.४५ ॥
When a servant is seen meeting with women, his judgement is undone, and the king should again become suspicious of him.
4.5.46
शङ्कितस्य पुनः स्त्रीषु कस्य भृत्यस्य भूमिपः ।
जीवितं साधु मन्येत प्रकृतिस्थो बलात्कृतः ॥ ४.५.४६ ॥
How would a king consider the life of a servant who is again suspected among women to be well-kept — one who remains in his nature yet is held down by force?
4.5.47
हर्षवस्तुषु चाप्यत्र वर्तमानेषु केषु चित् ।
नातिगाढं प्रहृष्येत तान्येवास्यानुपूजयेत् ॥ ४.५.४७ ॥
Even when some joyful matters are occurring here, he should not rejoice excessively; he should honour him in accordance with those very things.
4.5.48
हर्षाद्धि मन्दः पुरुषः स्वैरं कुर्वीत वैकृतम् ।
तदस्यान्तःपुरे वृत्तमीक्षां कुर्वीत भूमिपः ॥ ४.५.४८ ॥
For a foolish man, from joy, may freely commit an improper deed; therefore the king should keep watch on the conduct of his inner apartments.
4.5.49
अन्तःपुरगतं ह्येनं स्त्रियः क्लीबाश्च सर्वतः ।
वर्तमानं यथावच्च कुत्सयेयुरसंशयम् ॥ ४.५.४९ ॥
Women and eunuchs in the inner apartments will surely revile him on all sides for behaving as he does.
4.5.50
तस्माद्गम्भीरमात्मानं कृत्वा हर्षं नियम्य च ।
नित्यमन्तःपुरे राज्ञो न वृत्तं कीर्तयेद्बहिः ॥ ४.५.५० ॥
Therefore, keeping himself grave and restraining his elation, he should never speak outside of the king's inner-apartment affairs.
4.5.51
यथा हि सुमहामन्त्रो भिद्यमानो हरेत्सुखम् ।
एवमन्तःपुरे वृत्तं श्रूयमाणं बहिर्भवेत् ॥ ४.५.५१ ॥
Just as a very secret counsel, when divulged, would rob one of happiness, so too the affairs of the inner apartments, once heard, would become known outside.
4.5.52
या तु वृत्तिरबाह्यानां बाह्यानामपि केवलम् ।
उभयेषां समस्तानां शृणु राजोपजीविनाम् ॥ ४.५.५२ ॥
Listen to the livelihood that belongs solely to those within and those without, to all who live by the king, of both kinds.
4.5.53
न स्त्रियो जातु मन्येत बाह्ये वाभ्यन्तरेऽपि वा ।
अनुजीविनां नरेन्द्रस्तु सृजेद्धि सुमहद्भयम् ॥ ४.५.५३ ॥
A king should never trust women, whether outside or inside, nor those dependent on the king, for they can create the greatest fear.
4.5.54
मत्वाऽस्य प्रियमात्मानं राजरत्नानि राजवत् ।
अराजा राजयोग्यानि नोपयुञ्जीत पण्डितः ॥ ४.५.५४ ॥
Considering himself dear to the king, one who is not a king should not use the royal jewels fit for a king as if he were a king; the wise man should not do so.
4.5.55
अराजानं हि रत्नानि राजकान्तानि राजवत् ।
भुञ्जानं तं नरं राजा न तितिक्षेत जीवितम् ॥ ४.५.५५ ॥
A man who is not a king, and who enjoys royal jewels and royal goods as a king would, the king will not tolerate for his whole life.
4.5.56
तस्मादव्यक्तभोगेन भोक्तव्यं भूतिमिच्छता ।
तुल्यभोगं हि राजा तु भृत्यं कोपेन योजयेत् ॥ ४.५.५६ ॥
Therefore, one who desires prosperity should enjoy in a concealed manner; for if a king gives a servant equal enjoyment, he may drive him into anger.
4.5.57
न चापत्येन संप्रीतिं राज्ञः कुर्वीत केनचित् ।
अधिक्षिप्तमनर्थं च द्वेष्यं च परिवर्जयेत् ॥ ४.५.५७ ॥
Nor should one form close affection with anyone through one's offspring with the king; one should avoid the one who insults, the one who brings harm, and the hateful one.
4.5.58
एतां हि सेवमानस्य नरसीमां चतुर्विधाम् ।
द्विधा विच्छिद्यते मूलं राजमूलोपसेविनः ॥ ४.५.५८ ॥
For to one who serves the king, if these four kinds of human boundary are crossed, the root is cut in two.
4.5.59
एतैस्तु विपरीता या नरसीमा नराधमैः ।
तथा कुर्वीत संसर्गं न विरोधं कथंचन ॥ ४.५.५९ ॥
But the opposite of these, the boundary of men followed by base men, one should keep association with them according to that, but never enmity in any way.
4.5.60
बन्धुभिश्च नरेन्द्रस्य बलवद्भिश्च मानवैः ।
साधु मन्येत संसर्गं न विरोधं कथंचन ॥ ४.५.६० ॥
With the kinsmen of the king and with powerful men, one should consider association good, but never enmity in any way.
4.5.61
ताभ्यां तु नरसीमाभ्यां विरुद्धस्याल्पतेजसः ।
प्रथमं छिद्यते मूलं द्वितीयं जायते भयम् ॥ ४.५.६१ ॥
By those two boundaries of men, the root of one who opposes them, lacking power, is first cut off; second, fear arises.
4.5.62
उद्धतानां च यो वेषः कुहकानां च यो भवेत् ।
राजवेषं च विस्पष्टं सेवमानो न वर्धते।
इतराभ्यां तु वेषाभ्यां परिहास्येत बान्धवैः ॥ ४.५.६२ ॥
The guise of the arrogant and that of deceivers, and the plainly royal guise — one who practises these does not thrive; and by the other two guises he will be ridiculed by kinsmen.
4.5.63
अपुंभिश्चैव पुंभिश्च स्त्रीभिः स्त्रीदर्शिभिर्नरैः ।
शक्ये सति न संभाषां जातु कुर्वीत कर्हिचित् ॥ ४.५.६३ ॥
When it is possible, one should never at any time converse with non-men, with men, with women, or with men who look upon women.
4.5.64
प्रतिसंभाषमाणो हि त्रिभिरेतैरचेतनः ।
श्येनः पेशीमिवादत्ते पुरुषो भूतिमात्मनः ॥ ४.५.६४ ॥
A man lacking judgment who converses in return with these three is like a hawk seizing a piece of flesh; he takes away his own prosperity.
4.5.65
ये च राज्ञाऽभिसत्कारं लभेरन्कारणादिव ।
तैश्च सामन्तदूतैश्च न संसज्येत कर्हिचित् ॥ ४.५.६५ ॥
Those who receive honour from the king for some reason, and the border-lords and envoys, one should never associate with.
4.5.66
न चान्याचरितां भूमिमसंदिष्टो महीपतेः ।
उपसेवेत मेधावी यो राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥ ४.५.६६ ॥
Nor should a wise man, without being commanded by the lord of the earth, approach a place frequented by others; he who dwells in the king's abode should dwell there.
4.5.67
न च संदर्शने राज्ञां प्रबन्धमभिसंजपेत् ।
अपि चैतद्दरिद्राणां व्यलीकस्थानमुत्तमम् ॥ ४.५.६७ ॥
Nor should one prolong talk or mutter in the presence of kings; for this is the supreme place of trouble even for the poor.
4.5.68
अर्थकामा च या नारी राजानं स्यादुपस्थिता ।
अनुजीवी तथायुक्तां निध्यायन्दुष्यते च सः ॥ ४.५.६८ ॥
The woman who, seeking wealth and pleasure, stands near the king, or one employed in the same way: whoever gazes upon her is ruined.
4.5.69
तस्मान्नारीं न निध्यायेत्तथायुक्तां विचक्षणः ।
तथा क्षुतं च वातं च निष्ठीवं चाचरेच्छनैः ॥ ४.५.६९ ॥
Therefore the wise man should not gaze upon a woman so employed; and let him sneeze, pass wind, and spit gently.
4.5.70
न नर्मसु हसेज्जातु मूढवृत्तिर्हि सा स्मृता ।
स्मितं तु मृदुपूर्वेण दर्शयीत प्रसादजम् ॥ ४.५.७० ॥
One should never laugh at jests, for that is considered foolish conduct; rather, one should show a smile born of favour, preceded by gentleness.
4.5.71
न चाक्षौ न भुजौ जातु न च वाक्यं समाक्षिपेत् ।
न च तिर्यगवेक्षेत चक्षुर्भ्यां सम्यगाचरेत् ॥ ४.५.७१ ॥
One should never move the eyes or the arms, nor fling words carelessly; nor look askance; one should conduct oneself properly with the eyes.
4.5.72
भ्रुकुटिं च न कुर्वीत न चाङ्गुष्ठैर्लिखेन्महीम् ।
न च गाढं विजृम्भेत जातु राज्ञः समीपतः ॥ ४.५.७२ ॥
One should not knit the brows, nor scratch lines on the ground with the thumbs, nor ever yawn deeply in the presence of the king.
4.5.73
न प्रशंसेन्ना चासूयेत्प्रियेषु च हितेषु च ।
स्तूयमानेषु वा तत्र दूष्यमानेषु वा पुनः ॥ ४.५.७३ ॥
Neither praise nor envy the beloved and the well-wishers, whether there someone is being praised or being censured again.
4.5.74
अथ संदृश्यमानेषु प्रियेषु च हितेषु च ।
श्रूयमाणेषु वाक्येषु वर्णयेदमृतं यथा ॥ ४.५.७४ ॥
Then, when the beloved and the well-wishers are seen, and their words are heard, one should describe them as if they were nectar.
4.5.75
न राज्ञः प्रतिकूलानि सेवमानः सुखी भवेत् ।
पुत्रो वा यदि वा भ्राता यद्यप्यात्मसमो भवेत् ॥ ४.५.७५ ॥
One who serves what is adverse to the king will not be happy, whether he is a son or a brother, even if he is equal to oneself.
4.5.76
अप्रमत्तो हि राजानं रञ्जयेच्छीलसंपदा ।
उत्थानेन तु मेधावी शौचेन विविधेन च ॥ ४.५.७६ ॥
The attentive one should please the king with the wealth of good conduct; and the wise one, with readiness and with various kinds of purity.
4.5.77
स्नानं हि वस्त्रशुद्धिश्च शारीरं शौचमुच्यते ।
असक्तिः प्राकृतार्थेषु द्वितीयं शौचमुच्यते ॥ ४.५.७७ ॥
Bathing and purity of clothing is called purity of the body; non-attachment to worldly objects is called the second purity.
4.5.78
राजा भोजो विराट् सम्राट् क्षत्रियो भूपतिर्नृपः ।
य एतैः स्तूयते शब्दैः कस्तं नार्चितुमर्हति ॥ ४.५.७८ ॥
King, Bhoja, Virāṭa, emperor, kṣatriya, lord of the earth, ruler — who would not honour him who is praised by these titles?
4.5.79
तस्माद्भक्त्या च युक्तः सन्सत्यवादी जितेन्द्रियः ।
मेधावी धृतिमान्प्राज्ञः संश्रयीत महीपतिम् ॥ ४.५.७९ ॥
Therefore, one who is devoted, truthful, self-controlled, intelligent, steadfast and wise should take refuge with the lord of the earth.
4.5.80
कृतज्ञं प्राज्ञमक्षुद्रं दृढभक्तिं जितेन्द्रियम् ।
वर्धमानं स्थितं स्थाने संश्रयीत महीपतिम् ॥ ४.५.८० ॥
One who is grateful, wise, not petty, firmly devoted, self-controlled, prospering and steady in his proper place should take refuge with the lord of the earth.
4.5.81
एष वः समुदाचारः समुद्दिष्टो यथाविधि ।
यथार्थान्संप्रपत्स्यन्ते पार्थ राजोपजीविनः ॥ ४.५.८१ ॥
This proper conduct has been set out for you according to rule. O son of Pṛthā, those who live by serving the king will attain their aims.
4.5.82
संवत्सरमिमं तावदेवंशीला बुभूषथः ।
ततः स्वविषयं प्राप्य यथाकामं चरिष्यथ ॥ ४.५.८२ ॥
For this one year, live so, being of such conduct; then, having reached your own realm, you shall act as you wish.
4.5.83
तं तथेत्यब्रुवन्पार्थाः पितृकल्पं यशस्विनम् ।
प्रहृष्टाश्चाभिवाद्यैनमुपातिष्ठन्परंतपाः ॥ ४.५.८३ ॥
The sons of Pṛthā said to him, who was renowned and like a father, "So be it." Delighted, the scorchers of foes saluted him and stood near.
4.5.84
तेषां प्रतिष्ठमानानां मन्त्रांश्च ब्राह्मणोऽजपत् ।
भवाय राज्यलाभाय वीर्याय विजयाय च ॥ ४.५.८४ ॥
As they were setting out, the brahmin recited mantras for them, for their welfare, for the gaining of the kingdom, for valour and for victory.
4.5.85
ततोऽब्रवीदसौ विप्रो वाचमाशीः प्रयुज्य च ।
स्वद्रव्यप्रतिलाभाय शत्रूणां मर्दनाय च ॥ ४.५.८५ ॥
Then that brahmin, uttering words of blessing, spoke: for the recovery of one's own wealth, and for the crushing of enemies.
4.5.86
स्वस्ति वोस्तु शिवः पन्था द्रक्ष्यामि पुनरागतान् ।
इत्युक्ता हृष्टमनसो गुरुणा तेन धीमता।
युधिष्ठिरमुखाः सर्वे गन्तुं समुपचक्रमुः ॥ ४.५.८६ ॥
"May you be well; may your path be auspicious; I shall see you returned." Thus addressed by that wise teacher, all of them, with gladdened minds and Yudhiṣṭhira at their head, began to set out.