Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 6.112
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6.112.1
अथ वीरो महेष्वासो मत्तवारणविक्रमः ।
समादाय महच्चापं मत्तवारणवारणम् ॥ ६.११२.१ ॥
Then the hero, the great archer, whose valour was like a rutting elephant's, took up a mighty bow capable of stopping rutting elephants.
6.112.2
विधुन्वानो नरश्रेष्ठो द्रावयाणो वरूथिनीम् ।
पृतनां पाण्डवेयानां गाहमानो महाबलः ॥ ६.११२.२ ॥
Shaking his bow, the best of men, routing the army, plunging into that host of the Pāṇḍavas, the mighty one.
6.112.3
निमित्तानि निमित्तज्ञः सर्वतो वीक्ष्य वीर्यवान् ।
प्रतपन्तमनीकानि द्रोणः पुत्रमभाषत ॥ ६.११२.३ ॥
Droṇa, knowing the omens and valiant, having looked on all sides at the omens, spoke to his son as he scorched the armies.
6.112.4
अयं हि दिवसस्तात यत्र पार्थो महाबलः ।
जिघांसुः समरे भीष्मं परं यत्नं करिष्यति ॥ ६.११२.४ ॥
This, dear son, is the day on which the mighty Pārtha, desiring to slay Bhīṣma in battle, will make a great effort.
6.112.5
उत्पतन्ति हि मे बाणा धनुः प्रस्फुरतीव च ।
योगमस्त्राणि नेच्छन्ति क्रूरं मे वर्तते मनः ॥ ६.११२.५ ॥
My arrows leap up, and the bow seems to throb; the weapons do not desire the application of mantras, and my mind has become cruel.
6.112.6
दिक्ष्वशान्तानि घोराणि व्याहरन्ति मृगद्विजाः ।
नीचैर्गृध्रा निलीयन्ते भारतानां चमूं प्रति ॥ ६.११२.६ ॥
In the quarters, beasts and birds cry out dreadful, unpropitious sounds; the vultures crouch low and hide themselves toward the army of the Bhāratas.
6.112.7
नष्टप्रभ इवादित्यः सर्वतो लोहिता दिशः ।
रसते व्यथते भूमिः कम्पतीव च सर्वशः ॥ ६.११२.७ ॥
The sun seems to have lost its brilliance; all the quarters are red on every side. The earth cries out and writhes in pain, trembling as if quaking everywhere.
6.112.8
कङ्कगृध्रा बलाकाश्च व्याहरन्ति मुहुर्मुहुः ।
शिवाश्चैवाशिवा घोरा वेदयन्त्यो महद्भयम् ॥ ६.११२.८ ॥
The kaṅka-vultures and cranes cry out again and again, and the terrible inauspicious jackals howl, proclaiming great fear.
6.112.9
पपात महती चोल्का मध्येनादित्यमण्डलात् ।
सकबन्धश्च परिघो भानुमावृत्य तिष्ठति ॥ ६.११२.९ ॥
A great meteor fell through the middle of the sun's disk, and a headless-trunk-like bar of light stands enveloping the sun.
6.112.10
परिवेषस्तथा घोरश्चन्द्रभास्करयोरभूत् ।
वेदयानो भयं घोरं राज्ञां देहावकर्तनम् ॥ ६.११२.१० ॥
A terrible halo appeared around the moon and the sun, announcing a dreadful fear and the cutting down of the kings' bodies.
6.112.11
देवतायतनस्थाश्च कौरवेन्द्रस्य देवताः ।
कम्पन्ते च हसन्ते च नृत्यन्ति च रुदन्ति च ॥ ६.११२.११ ॥
The deities dwelling in the shrines of the lord of the Kauravas tremble, laugh, dance, and weep.
6.112.12
अपसव्यं ग्रहाश्चक्रुरलक्ष्माणं दिवाकरम् ।
अवाक्शिराश्च भगवानुपातिष्ठत चन्द्रकमाः ॥ ६.११२.१२ ॥
The planets made the sun move unfavorably and lustreless, and the venerable moon came near with its head bowed downward.
6.112.13
वपूंषि च नरेन्द्राणां विगताभानि लक्षये ।
धार्तराष्ट्रस्य सैन्येषु न च भ्राजन्ति दंशिताःक ॥ ६.११२.१३ ॥
I perceive the bodies of the kings bereft of lustre, and the armoured warriors in the troops of Dhārtarāṣṭra do not shine.
6.112.14
सेनयोरुभयोश्चापि समन्ताच्छ्रूयते महान् ।
पाञ्चजन्यस्य निर्घोषो गाण्डीवस्य च निःस्वनः ॥ ६.११२.१४ ॥
On all sides of both armies a great roar is heard, the blast of the conch Pāñcajanya and the twang of the bow Gāṇḍīva.
6.112.15
ध्रुवमास्थाय बीभत्सुरुत्तमास्त्राणि संयुगे ।
अपास्यान्यान्रणे योधानभ्येष्यति पितामहम् ॥ ६.११२.१५ ॥
Surely Bībhatsu, having taken up the supreme weapons, will push aside the other warriors in battle and come towards the grandsire.
6.112.16
हृष्यन्ति रोमकूपाणि सीदतीव च मे मनः ।
चिन्तयित्वा महाबाहो भीष्मार्जुनसमागमम् ॥ ६.११२.१६ ॥
My body-hairs stand on end and my mind seems to sink, O mighty-armed one, as I think of the meeting of Bhīṣma and Arjuna.
6.112.17
तं चेह निकृतिप्रज्ञं पाञ्चाल्यं पापचेतसम् ।
पुरस्कृत्य रणे पार्थो भीष्मस्यायोधनं गतः ॥ ६.११२.१७ ॥
Having placed in front the Pāñcāla prince (Śikhaṇḍin), deceitful in his wisdom and evil-minded, Pārtha has come in battle to the field of Bhīṣma.
6.112.18
अब्रवीच्च पुरा भीष्मो नाहं हन्यां शिखण्डिनम् ।
स्त्री ह्येषा विहिता धात्रा दैवाच्च स पुनः पुमान् ॥ ६.११२.१८ ॥
And Bhīṣma said long ago: 'I shall not slay Śikhaṇḍin; for she was created as a woman by the Creator, and by fate she has become a man again.'
6.112.19
असंकल्पध्वजश्चैव याज्ञसेनिर्महाबलः ।
न चामङ्गलिके तस्मिन्प्रहरेदापगासुतः ॥ ६.११२.१९ ॥
The one whose banner is not as intended, and the mighty Yājñasenī — upon him, at an inauspicious moment, let the son of the river (Bhīṣma) not strike.
6.112.20
एतद्विचिन्तयानस्य प्रज्ञा सीदति मे भृशम् ।
अभ्युद्यतो रणे पार्थः कुरुवृद्धमुपाद्रवत् ॥ ६.११२.२० ॥
As I reflect on this, my judgment sinks greatly: Arjuna, raised for battle, has rushed toward Bhīṣma, the elder of the Kurus.
6.112.21
युधिष्ठिरस्य च क्रोधो भीष्मश्चार्जुनसंगतः ।
मम चास्त्रसमारम्भः प्रजानामशिवं ध्रुवम् ॥ ६.११२.२१ ॥
Yudhiṣṭhira's anger, Bhīṣma joined with Arjuna, and my own beginning of weapons — surely these bring ill-fortune upon the people.
6.112.22
मनस्वी बलवाञ्शूरः कृतास्त्रोऽलघुविक्रमः ।
दूरपाती दृढेषुश्च निमित्तज्ञश्च पाण्डवः ॥ ६.११२.२२ ॥
The resolute, strong, heroic Pāṇḍava, skilled in weapons, of no small valour, far-shooting, with firm arrows, and a knower of omens.
6.112.23
अजेयः समरे चापि देवैरपि सवासवैः ।
बलवान्बुद्धिमांश्चैव जितक्लेशो युधां वरः ॥ ६.११२.२३ ॥
Unconquerable in battle even by the gods, even by the gods together with Vāsava (Indra); strong, wise, one who has conquered hardships, best of warriors.
6.112.24
विजयी च रणे नित्यं भैरवास्त्रश्च पाण्डवः ।
अभ्युद्यतं रणे दृष्ट्वा भैरवास्त्रं च पाण्डवम् ।
तस्य मार्गं परिहरन्द्रुतं गच्छ यतव्रत ॥ ६.११२.२४ ॥
Ever victorious in battle, and the Pāṇḍava possesses the terrible weapon. Seeing the Pāṇḍava raised for battle, bearing the terrible weapon, avoid his path and go quickly, O one of steadfast vow.
6.112.25
पश्याद्यैतन्महाघोरे संयुगे वैशसं महत् ।
हेमचित्राणि शूरणां महान्ति च शुभानि च ॥ ६.११२.२५ ॥
Look now at this great slaughter in the terrible battle, and the great and splendid gold-decorated (weapons) of the heroes.
6.112.26
कवचान्यवदीर्यन्ते शरैः सन्नतपर्वभिः ।
छिद्यन्ते च ध्वजाग्राणि तोमराश्च धनूंषि च ॥ ६.११२.२६ ॥
Armors are being torn apart by arrows with bent joints; the tips of banners, lances and bows are being cut as well.
6.112.27
प्रासाश्च विमलास्तीक्ष्णाः शक्त्यश्च कनकोज्ज्वलाः ।
वैजयन्त्यश्च नागानां संक्रुद्धेन किरीटिना ॥ ६.११२.२७ ॥
Bright, sharp spears, gold-gleaming javelins, and the victory-banners of the elephants are being (cut down) by the enraged crowned one (Arjuna).
6.112.28
नायं संरक्षितुं कालः प्राणान्पुत्रोपजीविभिः ।
याहि स्वर्गं पुरस्कृत्य यशसे विजयाय च ॥ ६.११२.२८ ॥
This is no time to protect one's life, for those who depend on their sons (must protect themselves). Go forward with heaven before you, for fame and for victory.
6.112.29
रथनागहयावर्तां महाघोरां सुदुर्गमाम् ।
रथेन संग्रामनदीं तरत्येष कपिध्वजः ॥ ६.११२.२९ ॥
That monkey-bannered one (Arjuna) is crossing, by chariot, this river of battle, most terrible and very hard to cross, whose whirlpools are chariots, elephants and horses.
6.112.30
ब्रह्मण्यता दमो दानं तपश्च चरितं महत् ।
इहैव दृश्यते पार्थे भ्राता यस्य धनञ्जयः ॥ ६.११२.३० ॥
Devotion to Brahmans, self-restraint, giving, austerity and great conduct are seen right here in the son of Pṛthā, whose brother is Dhanañjaya.
6.112.31
भीमसेनश्च बलवान्माद्रीपुत्रौ च पाण्डवौ ।
वासुदेवश्च वार्ष्णेयो यस्य नाथो व्यवस्थितः ॥ ६.११२.३१ ॥
Mighty Bhīmasena, the two sons of Mādrī, the Pāṇḍavas, and Vāsudeva of the Vṛṣṇis, whose protector stands firm.
6.112.32
तस्यैष मन्युप्रभवो धार्तराष्ट्रस्य दुर्मतेः ।
तपोभावितदेहस्य कोपो दहति वाहिनीम् ॥ ६.११२.३२ ॥
This is born of the wrath of the ill-minded son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra; the anger of him whose body is purified by asceticism burns the army.
6.112.33
एष संदृश्यते पार्थो वासुदेवव्यपाश्रयः ।
दारयन्सर्वसैन्यानि धार्तराष्ट्राणि सर्वशः ॥ ६.११२.३३ ॥
Here is Pārtha seen, relying on Vāsudeva, tearing apart all the armies of the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra on every side.
6.112.34
एतदालोक्यते सैन्यं क्षोभ्यमाणं किरीटिना ।
महोर्मिनद्धं सुमहत्तिमिनेव महाजलम् ॥ ६.११२.३४ ॥
This army is seen being agitated by the diademed one (Arjuna), like a vast ocean bound with great waves and stirred by a timi sea-monster.
6.112.35
हाहाकिलकिलाशब्दाः श्रूयन्ते च चमूमुखे ।
याहि पाञ्चालदायादमहं यास्ये युधिष्ठिरम् ॥ ६.११२.३५ ॥
In the front of the army, cries of 'hā-hā' and 'kila-kila' are heard. Go! I will go to the heir of the Pāñcālas, to Yudhiṣṭhira.
6.112.36
दुर्गमं ह्यन्तरं राज्ञो व्यूहस्यामिततेजसः ।
समुद्रकुक्षिप्रतिमं सर्वतोऽतिरथैः स्थितैः ॥ ६.११२.३६ ॥
Indeed hard to penetrate is the gap in the battle-array of the king of boundless splendour, like the belly of the ocean, surrounded on all sides by stationed great chariot-warriors.
6.112.37
सात्यकिश्चाभिमन्युश्च धृष्टद्युम्नवृकोदरौ ।
पर्यरक्षन्त राजानं यमौ च मनुजेश्वरम् ॥ ६.११२.३७ ॥
Sātyaki and Abhimanyu, Dhṛṣṭadyumna and Vṛkodara, and the twins also guarded the king, lord of men, on every side.
6.112.38
उपेन्द्रसदृशश्यामो महाशाल इवोद्गतः ।
एष गच्छत्यनीकाग्रे द्वितीय इव फल्गुनः ॥ ६.११२.३८ ॥
Dark like Upendra, risen like a great sāla tree, this one advances at the head of the army — like a second Phalguna.
6.112.39
उत्तमास्त्राणि चाधत्स्व गृहीत्वा च महद्धनुः ।
पार्षतं याहि राजानं युध्यस्व च वृकोदरम् ॥ ६.११२.३९ ॥
Take up the finest weapons, seize your great bow, go to the son of Pṛṣata, reach the king, and fight Vṛkodara.
6.112.40
को हि नेच्छेत्प्रियं पुत्रं जीवन्तं शाश्वतीः समाः ।
क्षत्रधर्मं तु संप्रेक्ष्य ततस्त्वां नियुनज्म्यहम् ॥ ६.११२.४० ॥
Who would not wish a dear son to live for eternal years? But, considering the duty of a warrior, I now appoint you.
6.112.41
एष चातिरणे भीष्मो दहते वै महाचमूम् ।
युद्धेषु सदृशस्तात यमस्य वरुणस्य च ॥ ६.११२.४१ ॥
Here Bhīṣma burns the great army in the fierce battle, dear son! In battles he is equal to Yama and Varuṇa.
6.112.42
पुत्रं समनुशास्यैवं भारद्वाजः प्रतापवान् ।
महारणे महाराज धर्मराजमयोधयत् ॥ ६.११२.४२ ॥
Having thus instructed his son, the mighty son of Bharadvāja, O great king, fought against the king of dharma in that great battle.