Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 8.23
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8.23.1
एवमुक्तो महाराज तव पुत्रः प्रतापवान् ।
मद्रेश्वरं प्रति रणे सुरसैन्यभयङ्करम्।
सर्वं तथाऽकरोत्तूर्णं राधेयस्तद्यथाऽब्रवीत् ॥ ८.२३.१ ॥
Great king, when thus addressed, your valiant son Karṇa swiftly did everything just as he had said, regarding the lord of the Madras, who terrifies even the army of the gods in battle.
8.23.2
मद्राजं च समरे प्रणम्य च महारथम् ।
विनयेनोपसङ्गम्य प्रणयाद्वाक्यमब्रवीत् ॥ ८.२३.२ ॥
Having bowed in battle to the king of the Madras and to that great charioteer, approaching him humbly, out of affection he spoke these words.
8.23.3
सत्यव्रत महाभाग द्विषतां तापवर्धन ।
मद्रेश्वर रणेशूर परसैन्यभयङ्कर ॥ ८.२३.३ ॥
O keeper of truth, greatly fortunate one, increaser of the distress of enemies, lord of the Madras, hero in battle, terror of the enemy's army!
8.23.4
मत्प्रियार्थं हितार्थं च तथा पार्थवधाय च ।
श्रुतवानसि कर्णस्य ब्रुवतो वदतां वर।
यथा नृपतिसिंहानां मध्ये त्वां वरये स्वयम् ॥ ८.२३.४ ॥
For my sake, for my pleasure and welfare, and for the slaying of Pārtha, you have heard what Karṇa said, O best of speakers; I myself choose you above all the lion-kings.
8.23.5
तत्त्वामप्रतिवीर्याद्य शत्रुपक्षक्षयावह ।
मद्रेश्वर प्रयाचेऽहं शिरसा विनयेन च ॥ ८.२३.५ ॥
You, of matchless valor, destroyer of the enemy's side, lord of the Madras, I beseech you with bowed head and humility.
8.23.6
तस्मात्पार्थविनाशार्थं हितार्थं मम चैव हि ।
त्वं पाहि सर्वतः कर्णं भवं ब्रह्मेव सुव्रत ॥ ८.२३.६ ॥
Therefore, for the destruction of Pārtha and for my own welfare, O one of good vows, protect Karṇa on every side, as Brahmā protects all.
8.23.7
सारथ्यं रथिनां श्रेष्ठ प्रणयात्कर्तुमर्हसि ।
त्वयि यन्तरि राधेयो विद्विषो मे विजेष्यते ॥ ८.२३.७ ॥
Best of chariot-warriors, out of affection you ought to act as charioteer. With you as driver, Karṇa, the son of Rādhā, will conquer my enemies.
8.23.8
अभीषूणां हि कर्णस्य ग्रहीतान्यो न विद्यते ।
ऋते हि त्वां महाभाग वासुदेवसमं युधि ॥ ८.२३.८ ॥
Greatly fortunate one, for Karṇa's horses there is no other reins-holder in battle except you, equal to Vāsudeva.
8.23.9
स पाहि सर्वथा कर्णं यथा ब्रह्मा महेश्वरम् ।
यथा च सर्वथाऽऽपत्सु वार्ष्णेयः पाति पाण्डवम्।
तथा मद्रेश्वराद्य त्वं राधेयं प्रतिपालय ॥ ८.२३.९ ॥
Protect Karṇa in every way, as Brahmā protects Maheśvara, and as the descendant of Vṛṣṇi protects the Pāṇḍava in every calamity. So now, lord of the Madras, guard the son of Rādhā.
8.23.10
भीष्मो द्रोणः कृपः कर्णो भवान्भोजश्च वीर्यवान् ।
शकुनिः सौबलो द्रौणिरहमेव च नो बलम् ॥ ८.२३.१० ॥
Bhīṣma, Droṇa, Kṛpa, Karṇa, you, the mighty Bhoja, Śakuni son of Subala, Aśvatthāman son of Droṇa, and I myself are our strength.
8.23.11
एवमेष कृतो भागो नवधा पृथिवीपते ।
न च भागोऽत्र भीष्मस्य द्रोणस्य च महात्मनः ॥ ८.२३.११ ॥
Lord of the earth, this division has been made in nine parts, and there is no share here for the great-souled Bhīṣma and Droṇa.
8.23.12
ताभ्यामतीत्य तौ भागौ निहता मम शत्रवः ।
वृद्वौ हि तौ महेष्वासौ छलेन निहतौ युधि ॥ ८.२३.१२ ॥
Passing beyond those two shares, my enemies were slain. Those two aged great archers were slain in battle by deceit.
8.23.13
कृत्वा चासुकरं कर्म गतौ स्वर्गमितोऽनघ ।
तथान्ये पुरुषव्याघ्राः परैर्विनिहता युधि ॥ ८.२३.१३ ॥
Having performed a feat hard to accomplish, O sinless one, those two have gone from here to heaven; likewise other tigers among men have been slain in battle by the enemy.
8.23.14
अस्मदीयाश्च बहवः स्वर्गाय गमिताः परैः ।
त्यक्त्वा प्राणानय्थाशक्ति चेष्टां कृत्वा च पुष्कलाम्। ॥ ८.२३.१४ ॥
Many of our own people, too, were sent to heaven by the enemy, having given up their lives and having made their full effort according to their ability.
8.23.15
तदिदं हतभूयिष्ठं बलं मम नराधिप ।
पूर्वमप्यल्पकैः पार्थैर्हतं किमुत साम्प्रतम् ॥ ८.२३.१५ ॥
This army of mine, O lord of men, has been largely slain; formerly it was slain even by a few Pārthas, how much more so now.
8.23.16
बलवन्तो महात्मानः कौन्तेयाः सत्यविक्रमाः ।
बलं शेषं न हन्युर्मे यथा तत्कुरु पार्थिव ॥ ८.२३.१६ ॥
Let the mighty, great-souled sons of Kuntī of true valor not slay my remaining army, O king; do that.
8.23.17
हतवीरमिदं सैन्यं पाण्डवैः समरे विभो ।
कर्णो ह्येको महाबाहुरस्मत्प्रियहिते रतः ॥ ८.२३.१७ ॥
O lord, this army has had its heroes slain in battle by the Pāṇḍavas; Karṇa, the mighty-armed, alone remains devoted to our welfare and pleasure.
8.23.18
भवांश्च पुरुषव्याघ्र सर्वलोकमहारथः ।
शल्य कर्णोऽर्जुनेनाद्य योद्वुमिच्छति संयुगे ॥ ८.२३.१८ ॥
And you too, O tiger among men, great warrior of all worlds, O Śalya; today Karṇa wishes to fight Arjuna in battle.
8.23.19
तस्मिञ्जयाशा विपुला मद्रराज नराधिप ।
तस्याभीषुग्रहवरो नान्योऽस्ति भुवि कश्चन ॥ ८.२३.१९ ॥
O king of the Madras, lord of men, in him there is great hope of victory. For him there is no other finer reins-holder on earth than you.
8.23.20
पार्थस्य समरे कृष्णो यथाऽभीषुग्रहो वरः ।
तथा त्वमपि कर्णस्य रथेऽभीषुग्रहो भव ॥ ८.२३.२० ॥
Just as Kṛṣṇa is the finest reins-holder of Pārtha in battle, so you too should be the reins-holder on Karṇa's chariot.
8.23.21
तेन युक्तो रणे पार्थो रक्ष्यमाणश्च पार्थिव ।
यानि कर्माणि कुरुते प्रत्यक्षाणि तथैव तत् ॥ ८.२३.२१ ॥
O king, joined with him and protected by him, Arjuna performs in battle deeds that are plainly visible to all.
8.23.22
पूर्वं नः समरे ह्येवमधीदर्जुनो रिपून् ।
इदानीं विक्रमो ह्यस्य कृष्णेन सहितस्य च ॥ ८.२३.२२ ॥
Formerly, in battle against us, Arjuna overcame his enemies in just this way; and now his prowess is greater still, joined with Kṛṣṇa.
8.23.23
कृष्णेन सहितः पार्थो धार्तराष्ट्रीं महाचमूम् ।
अहन्यहनि मद्रेश द्रावयन्दृश्यते युधि ॥ ८.२३.२३ ॥
O lord of the Madras, accompanied by Kṛṣṇa, Arjuna is seen day after day in battle routing the great host of the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra.
8.23.24
भागोऽवशिष्टः कर्णस्य तव चैव महाद्युते ।
तं भागं सह कर्णेन युगपन्नाशयाद्य हि ॥ ८.२३.२४ ॥
O radiant one, the remaining share of Karṇa and of yourself—destroy that share together with Karṇa, all at once, today.
8.23.25
अरुणेन यथा सार्धं तमः सूर्यो व्यपोहति ।
तथा कर्णेन सहितो जहि पार्थं महाहवे ॥ ८.२३.२५ ॥
Just as the sun drives away darkness together with Aruṇa, so, joined with Karṇa, strike down Pārtha in the great battle.
8.23.26
उद्यन्तौ च यथा सूर्यौ बालसूर्यसमप्रभौ ।
कर्णशल्यौ रणे दृष्ट्वा विद्रवन्तु महारथाः ॥ ८.२३.२६ ॥
Just as two rising suns, bright as young suns, seen in battle — Karṇa and Śalya — let the great chariot-warriors flee.
8.23.27
सूर्यारुषौ यथा दृष्ट्वा तमो नश्यति मारिष ।
तथा नश्यन्तु कौन्तेयाः सपाञ्चालाः ससृञ्जयाः ॥ ८.२३.२७ ॥
As darkness perishes when the sun and Aruṇa are seen, so, O sir, let the sons of Kuntī perish, together with the Pāñcālas and the Sṛñjayas.
8.23.28
रथिनां प्रवरः कर्णो यन्तॄणां प्रवरो भवान् ।
संयोगो युवयोर्लोके नाभून्न च भविष्यति ॥ ८.२३.२८ ॥
Karṇa is the foremost of chariot-warriors, and you are the foremost of charioteers; such a union of you two has never been in the world, nor will it be.
8.23.29
यथा सर्वास्ववस्थासु वार्ष्मेयः पाति पाण्डवम् ।
तथा भवान्परित्रातु कर्णं वैकर्तनं रणे।
सारथ्यं क्रियतां तस्य युध्यमानस्य संयुगे ॥ ८.२३.२९ ॥
Just as Vārṣṇeya (Kṛṣṇa) protects the Pāṇḍava in every situation, so you should thoroughly protect Karṇa, son of Vikartana, in battle; let charioteering be done for him as he fights in combat.
8.23.30
यथा च समरे कृष्णो रक्षते सर्वतोऽर्जुनम् ।
तथा त्वमपि राधेयं रक्षस्व च महारणे ॥ ८.२३.३० ॥
Just as Kṛṣṇa protects Arjuna on all sides in battle, so you too should protect Karṇa, the son of Rādhā, in the great battle.
8.23.31
त्वया सारथिना ह्येष अप्रधृष्यो भविष्यति ।
देवतानामपि रणे सशक्राणां महीपते।
किं पुनः पाण्डवेयानां मा विशङ्कीर्वचो मम ॥ ८.२३.३१ ॥
O lord of the earth, with you as his charioteer he will be unassailable in battle, even by the gods together with Śakra. How much more against the sons of Pāṇḍu! Do not doubt my word.
8.23.32
दुर्योधनवचः श्रुत्वा शल्यः क्रोधसमन्वितः ।
धार्तराष्ट्रमथोवाच सृक्विणी परिलेलिहन् ॥ ८.२३.३२ ॥
Hearing Duryodhana's words, Śalya, filled with anger and licking the corners of his mouth, spoke to the son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra.
8.23.33
त्रिशिखां भ्रुकुटिं कृत्वा धुन्वन्हस्तौ पुनःपुनः ।
क्रोधरक्ते महानेत्रे परिवृत्य महाभुजः।
कुलैश्वर्यश्रुतबलैर्दृप्तः शल्योऽब्रवीदिदम् ॥ ८.२३.३३ ॥
Knitting his brow into three lines, shaking his hands again and again, rolling his great eyes reddened with anger, the mighty-armed Śalya, proud of his lineage, sovereignty, learning and strength, spoke these words.
8.23.34
न मामर्हसि राजेद्र नियोक्तुं कर्मणीदृशे ।
न हि पापीयसः श्रेयान्प्रेष्यत्वं कर्तुमर्हति ॥ ८.२३.३४ ॥
O lord of kings, you should not appoint me to such a task. For a worthy man is not fit to act as a servant to a base one.
8.23.35
यो ह्यभ्युपगतं मित्रं गरीयांसं विशेषतः ।
वशे पापीयसो धत्ते तत्कार्यमधरोत्तरम् ॥ ८.२३.३५ ॥
He who places an accepted friend, one especially honored, under the control of a base man, sees his undertaking turned upside down.
8.23.36
ब्रह्मणा ब्राह्मणाः सृष्टा मुखात्क्षत्रं च बाहुतः ।
ऊरुभ्यामथ वैश्या वै शूद्राः पद्भ्यामिति श्रुतिः ॥ ८.२३.३६ ॥
By Brahmā the brahmins were created from the mouth, the warriors from the arms; then the merchants from the thighs and the servants from the feet—so the revelation says.
8.23.37
तेभ्यो वर्णविशेषाश्च प्रतिलोमानुलोमजाः ।
अथान्योन्यस्य संयोगाच्चातुर्वर्ण्यस्य भारत ॥ ८.२३.३७ ॥
From them arose the distinct social classes, those born of reverse and direct unions, and also from the mixing of the four classes with one another, O descendant of Bharata.
8.23.38
गोप्तारः सङ्गृहीतारो दातारः क्षत्रियाः स्मृताः ॥ ८.२३.३८ ॥
The kṣatriyas are declared to be protectors, gatherers, and givers.
8.23.39
याजनाध्यापनैर्विप्रा विशुद्वैश्च प्रतिग्रहैः ।
लोकस्यानुग्रहार्थाय स्थापिता ब्राह्मणा भुवि ॥ ८.२३.३९ ॥
The brahmins were established on earth for the world's benefit, through sacrificing for others, teaching, and receiving pure gifts.
8.23.40
कृषिश्च पाशुपाल्यं च विशां दानं च धर्मतः ।
ब्रह्मक्षत्रविशां शूद्रा विहिताः परिचारकाः ॥ ८.२३.४० ॥
Farming, cattle-herding, and giving in accordance with dharma are the duties of the vaiśyas; the śūdras are prescribed as servants of the brahmins, kṣatriyas, and vaiśyas.
8.23.41
ब्रह्मक्षत्रस्य विहिताः सूता वै परिचारकाः ।
न क्षत्रियो वै सूतानां शृणुयाच्च कथञ्चन ॥ ८.२३.४१ ॥
The sūtas are prescribed as attendants of brahmins and kṣatriyas. A kṣatriya should never, in any way, listen to the sūtas.
8.23.42
अहं मूर्धाभिषिक्तो हि राजर्षिकुलजो नृपः ।
महारथसमाख्यातः सेव्यः स्तुत्यश्च वन्दिनां ॥ ८.२३.४२ ॥
I am a king anointed on the head, born in the lineage of royal sages, renowned as a great charioteer, worthy of service and praise, and to be extolled by the bards.
8.23.43
सोऽमहेतादृशो भूत्वा नेहारिबलसूदनः ।
सूतपुत्रस्य सङ्ग्रामे सारथ्यं कर्तुमुत्सहे ॥ ८.२३.४३ ॥
I, who am not such a one and who destroy the enemy's strength here, am willing to act as charioteer for the son of the charioteer in battle.
8.23.44
अवमन्यसे मां गान्धारे ध्रुवं चाप्यतिशङ्कसे ।
यस्माद्ब्रवीषि विस्रब्धः सारथ्यं क्रियतामिति ॥ ८.२३.४४ ॥
O Gāndhāra, you disparage me and surely you greatly suspect me, because you confidently say, 'Let the charioteering be done.'
8.23.45
अस्मत्तोऽभ्यधिकं कर्णं मन्वानस्तं प्रशंससि ।
न चाहं युधि राधेयं गणये तुल्यमात्मनः ॥ ८.२३.४५ ॥
Thinking Karṇa is greater than me, you praise him; but in battle I do not even reckon the son of Rādhā as equal to myself.
8.23.46
आदिश्यतामभ्यधिको ममांशः पृथिवीपते ।
तमहं समरे हत्वा गमिष्यामि यथागतम् ॥ ८.२३.४६ ॥
O lord of the earth, let whoever is greater than me be ordered forth; having slain him in battle, I shall go back the way I came.
8.23.47
अथवाप्येक एवाहं योत्स्यामि तव शत्रुभिः ।
पश्य वीर्यं ममाद्य त्वं सङ्ग्रामे दहतो रिपून् ॥ ८.२३.४७ ॥
Or else I alone shall fight your enemies. Behold my prowess today in battle, as I burn the foes.
8.23.48
न चापि कामान्कौरव्य निधाय हृदये पुमान् ।
अस्मद्विधः प्रवर्तेत मा मा त्वमतिशङ्किथाः ॥ ८.२३.४८ ॥
O descendant of Kuru, a man such as I does not act having placed desires in his heart. Do not suspect me excessively.
8.23.49
अपि चाप्यवमानो मे न कर्तव्यः कथञ्चन ।
पश्य भीमौ मम भुजौ वज्रसंहननौ दृढौ ॥ ८.२३.४९ ॥
And in no way should I be dishonored. Behold my two terrible arms, firm as the thunderbolt.
8.23.50
धनुः पश्य च मे चित्रं शरांश्चाशीविषपमान् ।
रथं च पश्य मे चित्रं सदश्वैर्वातवेगिभिः ॥ ८.२३.५० ॥
Behold my wondrous bow and my arrows like venomous serpents. Behold my wondrous chariot, yoked to fine horses swift as the wind.
8.23.51
गदां च पश्य गान्धारे हेमपट्टविभूषिताम् ।
दारयेयं महीं क्रुद्धो विकिरेयं च पर्वतान्।
शोषयेयं समुद्रांश्च पातयेयं च भास्करम् ॥ ८.२३.५१ ॥
O Gāndhāra, behold my mace adorned with gold bands. Enraged, I could split the earth, scatter the mountains, dry up the oceans, and cause the sun itself to fall.
8.23.52
तं मामेवंविधं राजन्समर्थमरिनिग्रहे ।
कस्माद्युनङ्क्षि सारथ्ये सूतस्याधिरथेस्तु माम् ॥ ८.२३.५२ ॥
O king, why do you yoke me, one so capable of subduing enemies, to the charioteer's task, I who am the son of the charioteer Adhiratha?
8.23.53
न चापि मम राधेयः कलामर्हति षोडशीम् ॥ ८.२३.५३ ॥
Not even a sixteenth part of my Rādheya nature are you worthy of.
8.23.54
सकर्णा ये त्रयो लोकाः सार्जुनाः सजनार्दनाः ।
निबद्वांस्तन्त्रणे राजन्न गणेयं कथञ्चन ॥ ८.२३.५४ ॥
O king, even the three worlds with Karṇa, with Arjuna and with Janārdana, bound in battle, I would not count at all.
8.23.55
न चाहं प्राकृतः कश्चिन्न चास्म्यधिगतः स्वयम् ।
अयं चाप्यवमानो मे न कर्तव्यः कथञ्चन ॥ ८.२३.५५ ॥
I am no ordinary man, nor one who has humbled himself. Let this insult not be done to me in any way.
8.23.56
आपृच्छे त्वाद्य गान्धारे यास्यामि विषयं प्रति ।
न चाहं सूतपुत्रस्य सारथ्यमुपजग्मिवान् ॥ ८.२३.५६ ॥
O Gāndhāra, today I take my leave of you and go toward my own country. I did not come to take up the charioteership of the son of the charioteer.
8.23.57
अवमानमहं प्राप्य न योत्स्यामि कथञ्चन ।
आपृच्छे त्वाऽद्य गान्धारे गमिष्यामि गृहाय वै ॥ ८.२३.५७ ॥
Having suffered this insult, I will not fight in any way. O Gāndhāra, today I take my leave of you; I shall indeed go home.
8.23.58
एवमुक्त्वा महाराज शल्यः समितिशोभनः ।
उत्थाय प्रययौ तूर्णं राजमध्यादमर्षितः ॥ ८.२३.५८ ॥
Having said this, O great king, Śalya, the ornament of the assembly, rose in anger and swiftly departed from the midst of the kings.
8.23.59
प्रणयाद्बहुमानाच्च तं निगृह्य सुतस्तव ।
अब्रवीन्मधुरं वाक्यं साम्ना सर्वार्थसाधकम् ॥ ८.२३.५९ ॥
Restraining him out of affection and great esteem, your son spoke sweet words by conciliation, words that accomplish every aim.
8.23.60
यथा शल्य त्वमात्थेदमेवमेतदसंशयम् ।
अभिप्रायस्तु मे कश्चित्तं निबोध जनेश्वर ॥ ८.२३.६० ॥
Śalya, it is just as you have said, beyond doubt. But, O lord of men, I have a certain intention; understand it.
8.23.61
न कर्णोऽभ्यधिकस्त्वत्तो न चान्ये चैव पार्थिवाः ।
न च मद्रेश्वर त्वां वै कृष्णः सोढुं च शक्ष्यति ॥ ८.२३.६१ ॥
Karṇa is not greater than you, nor are the other kings; and, lord of the Madras, Kṛṣṇa himself will indeed not be able to withstand you.
8.23.62
ऋतमेव हि पूर्वास्ते वदन्ति पुरुषोत्तमाः ।
तस्मादार्तायनिः प्रोक्तो भवानिति मतिर्मम ॥ ८.२३.६२ ॥
Truly, the ancient best of men say so; therefore, in my view, you are called the son of Ārtāyana.
8.23.63
शल्यबूतस्तु शत्रूणां यस्मात्त्वं युधि मानद ।
तस्माच्छल्येति ते नाम कथ्यते पृथिवीतले ॥ ८.२३.६३ ॥
Because you are a thorn to the enemies in battle, O giver of honour, therefore on the face of the earth your name is spoken as Śalya.
8.23.64
यदेतद्व्याहृतं पूर्वं भवता भूरिदक्षिण ।
तदेव कुरु धर्मज्ञ मदर्थं यद्यदुच्यते ॥ ८.२३.६४ ॥
What you said before, O lavish giver of gifts, that very thing, O knower of dharma, do for my sake, whatever is spoken.
8.23.65
न च त्वत्तो हि राधेयो न चाहमपि वीर्यवान् ।
वृणेऽहं त्वां हयाग्र्याणां यन्तारमिह संयुगे ॥ ८.२३.६५ ॥
Karṇa, son of Rādhā, is not superior to you, and neither am I mighty; in this battle I choose you as the charioteer of the finest horses.
8.23.66
मन्ये चाभ्यधिकं शल्य गुणैः कर्णं धनञ्जयात् ।
भवन्तं वासुदेवाच्च लोकोऽयमतिमन्यते ॥ ८.२३.६६ ॥
O Śalya, in virtues I hold Karṇa to be superior to Dhanañjaya (Arjuna), and you superior even to Vāsudeva (Kṛṣṇa); this world too esteems so.
8.23.67
कर्णो ह्यभ्यधिकः पार्थादस्त्रैरेव नरर्षभ ।
भवानभ्यधिकः कृष्णादश्वज्ञाने बले तथा ॥ ८.२३.६७ ॥
O bull among men, Karṇa is indeed superior to Pārtha (Arjuna) in weapons, and you are superior to Kṛṣṇa in knowledge of horses and in strength.
8.23.68
यथाऽश्वहृदयं वेद वासुदेवो महामनाः ।
द्विगुणं त्वं तथा वेत्सि मद्रराजेश्वरात्मज ॥ ८.२३.६८ ॥
As the great-minded Vāsudeva knows the heart of horses, so you, O son of the lord of the Madras, know it twofold.
8.23.69
यन्मां ब्रवीषि गान्धारे मध्ये सैन्यस्य कौरव ।
विशिष्टं देवकीपुत्रात्प्रीतिमानस्म्यहं त्वयि ॥ ८.२३.६९ ॥
O Kaurava, O Gāndhāra, what you say to me in the midst of the army — that I am superior to the son of Devakī (Kṛṣṇa) — I am pleased with you for it.
8.23.70
एष सारथ्यमातिष्ठे राधेयस्य यशस्विनः ।
युध्यतः पाण्डवाग्र्येण यथा त्वं वीर मन्यसे ॥ ८.२३.७० ॥
O hero, as you think, I take up the charioteering of the renowned Rādheya (Karṇa), as he fights with the foremost of the Pāṇḍavas (Arjuna).
8.23.71
समयश्च हि मे वीर कश्चिद्वैकर्तनं प्रति ।
उत्सृजेयं यथाश्रद्वमहं वाचोऽस्य सन्निधौ ॥ ८.२३.७१ ॥
O hero, I have a condition regarding Vaikartana (Karṇa): in his presence I should be free to speak as I wish.
8.23.72
तथेति राजन्पुत्रस्ते सह कर्णेन भारत ।
अब्रवीन्मद्रराजस्य मतं भरतस… ॥ ८.२३.७२ ॥
O king, O descendant of Bharata, your son, together with Karṇa, said: "So be it." The opinion of the king of the Madras, the Bharata … (gap in the text)