Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 5.53
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
5.53.1
यथैव पाण्डवाः सर्वे पराक्रान्ता जिगीषवः ।
तथौभिसरास्तेषां त्यक्तात्मानो जये धृताः ॥ ५.५३.१ ॥
Just as all the Pāṇḍavas are valiant and desirous of victory, so the Abhisāra warriors on their side, having cast off their lives, stand firm for victory.
5.53.2
…हि पराक्रान्तानाचक्षीथाः परान्मम ।
पाञ्चालान्केकयान्मत्स्यान्मागधान्वत्सभूमिपान् ॥ ५.५३.२ ॥
…Indeed, describe to me the valiant warriors of my enemies — the Pāñcālas, the Kekayas, the Matsyas, the Māgadhas and the kings of the Vatsa land.
5.53.3
यश्च सेन्द्रानिमाँल्लोकानिच्छन्कुर्याद्वशे बली ।
स स्रष्टा जगतः कृष्णः पाण्डवानां जये धृतः ॥ ५.५३.३ ॥
He who, mighty, would wish to bring these worlds, together with Indra, under his control — that Kṛṣṇa, creator of the world, stands upheld in the victory of the Pāṇḍavas.
5.53.4
समस्तामर्जुनाद्विद्यां सात्यकिः क्षिप्रमाप्तवान् ।
शैनेयः समरे स्थाता बीजवत्प्रवपञ्शरान् ॥ ५.५३.४ ॥
Sātyaki quickly obtained the complete knowledge from Arjuna; the descendant of Śini will stand in battle, sowing arrows like seed.
5.53.5
धृष्टद्युम्नश्च पाञ्चाल्यः क्रूरकर्मा महारथः ।
मामकेषु रणं कर्ता बलेषु परमास्त्रवित् ॥ ५.५३.५ ॥
And Dhṛṣṭadyumna, the Pāñcāla prince, a great charioteer of cruel deeds, will wage war among my forces — he who knows the supreme weapons.
5.53.6
युधिष्ठिरस्य च क्रोधादर्जुनस्य च विक्रमात् ।
मयाभ्यां भीमसेनाच्च भयं मे तात जायते ॥ ५.५३.६ ॥
O dear son, from the anger of Yudhiṣṭhira and the prowess of Arjuna, from the two Māyā-twins and from Bhīmasena, fear arises in me.
5.53.7
अमानुषं मनुष्येन्द्रैर्जालं विततमन्तरा ।
न मे सैन्यास्तरिष्यन्ति ततः क्रोशामि सञ्जय ॥ ५.५३.७ ॥
This superhuman net, spread out between us by the lords of men, my armies will not cross. Therefore, Sañjaya, I cry out.
5.53.8
दर्शनीयो मनस्वी च लक्ष्मीवान्ब्रह्मवर्चसी ।
मेधावी सुकृतप्रज्ञो धर्मात्मा पाण्डुनन्दनः ॥ ५.५३.८ ॥
That son of Pāṇḍu is handsome and high-minded, radiant with splendor and with the brilliance of Brahman; wise, of well-founded understanding, a righteous soul.
5.53.9
मित्रामात्यैः सुसंपन्नः संपन्नो युद्धयोजकैः ।
भ्रातृभिः श्वशुरैर्वीरैरुपपन्नो महारथैः ॥ ५.५३.९ ॥
He is well endowed with friends and counselors, supported by those who organize battle; attended by brothers, fathers-in-law, heroes and great charioteers.
5.53.10
धृत्या च पुरुषव्याघ्रो नैभृत्येन च पाण्डवः ।
अनुशंसो वदान्यश्च हीमान्सत्यपराक्रमः ॥ ५.५३.१० ॥
By steadfastness and by modesty that Pāṇḍava is a tiger among men; compassionate, generous, modest, of truthful valor.
5.53.11
बहुश्रुतः कृतात्मा च वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः ।
तं सर्वगुणसंपन्नं समिद्धमिव पावकम् ॥ ५.५३.११ ॥
He is learned in much, self-possessed, a servant of the elders, master of his senses; endowed with every virtue, he is like a kindled fire.
5.53.12
तपन्तमभि को मन्दः पतिष्यति पतङ्गवत् ।
पाण्डवाग्निमनावार्यं मुमूर्षुर्नष्टचेतनः ॥ ५.५३.१२ ॥
Upon that blazing Pāṇḍava fire, which none can withstand, what fool with his wits lost and desiring death will fall like a moth?
5.53.13
तनुरुच्चः शिखी राजा मिथ्योपचरितो मया ।
मन्दानां मम पुत्राणां युद्धेनान्तं करिष्यति ॥ ५.५३.१३ ॥
That lofty, flame-crested king, whom I have falsely served, will bring about the end of my foolish sons through war.
5.53.14
तैरयुद्धं साधु मन्ये कुरवस्तन्निबोधत ।
युद्धे विनाशः कृत्स्नस्य कुलस्य भविता ध्रुवम् ॥ ५.५३.१४ ॥
I think it is good not to fight with them; O Kurus, understand this. In war, the destruction of the whole family will surely come.
5.53.15
एषा मे परमा बुद्धिर्यया शाम्यति मे मनः ।
यदि त्वयुद्धमिष्टं वो वयं शान्त्यै यतामहे ॥ ५.५३.१५ ॥
This is my supreme judgment, by which my mind is calmed. If you too desire non-fighting, let us strive for peace.
5.53.16
न तु नः क्लिश्यमानानामुपेक्षेत युधिष्ठिरः ।
जुगुप्सति ह्यधर्मेण मामेवोद्दिश्य कारणम् ॥ ५.५३.१६ ॥
But Yudhiṣṭhira would not neglect us while we are tormented. He reviles me alone, as the cause of unrighteousness.