Parva 1, Adhyāya 23

श्लोक 1–2 का हिन्दी अर्थ

5इध्याय: ससससससससससससटएूजऊ त आदिके रूपमें उत्पन्न होना पे आज्ञा लेकर मुक्त हो जाना मार्कण्डेयजीने कहा—तदनन्तर योगधर्ममें निरत रहनेवाले उन सात मानसचारी हंसोंने, जो पद्मगर्भ, अरविन्दाक्ष, क्षीरगर्भ, सुलोचन, उरुबिन्दु, सुबिन्दु और हैमगर्भ नाम धारण करते थे, केवल जल और वायुका ही भक्षण करके अपने शरीरको सुखाना आरम्भ कर दिया

हिन्दी अर्थ

इधर वह राजा अपने शरीरसे प्रकाश फैलाता हुआ अपनी स्त्रियोंको साथ ले उस वनमें इस प्रकार घूमने लगा, जैसे नन्दनवनमें इन्द्र घूमते हों

English

⁶⁴ A name of Siva. The word literally means one who has a mace in his

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजन्‌ ! उस राजाने उन पक्षियोंको (एकाग्रता आदि बाह्य लक्षणोंसे) योगधर्ममें परायण देखा। इससे वह (पक्षी भी योगसाधन करते हैं। हाय! मैं मनुष्य होकर भी योगसाधन न कर सका। इस प्रकार) कुछ निर्विण्ण होकर, उसी बातको सोचता हुआ अपने नगरको चला गया

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके अणुहाँ नामक परम धार्मिक पुत्र था। वह अणुह धर्मके सूक्ष्म तत्त्वके चिन्तनमें अनुरक्त था। इसलिये उसे अणुपद (ब्रह्मके सूक्ष्म स्वरूपका बोध) प्राप्त हुआ था

English

⁶⁶ A complete army consisting of 1,09,350 foot, 65,610 horses, 21,870 chariots, and 21,870 elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बीसवाँ और इक्कीसवाँ श्लोक है। हन्ति प्राप्रोीतीति अणुह:—सूक्ष्म तत्त्वोंको समझनेकी शक्तिवाला) । श्श्प उसको शुकने श्रेष्ठ लक्षणोंवाली सत्यशील एवं अन्यान्य गुणोंसे सम्पन्न और सदा योगधर्मका पालन करनेवाली अपनी कन्या कृत्वी अर्पित की थी

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्म! जैसा कि सनत्कुमारजीने पहले मुझे बताया था, वह सुन्दरी कन्या कृत्वी पितरोंकी ही बुद्धिमती कन्या (पीवरी) थी

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह सत्यधर्मका पालन करनेवाली नारियोंमें श्रेष्ठ थी। पुण्यात्मा पुरुष भी उसके स्वरूपको बड़ी कठिनतासे समझ सकते थे। वह स्वयं तो योगिनी थी ही, योगीकी ही पत्नी और योगीकी ही माता भी थी

English

Vaishampayana said:—The highly illustrious Vrijinivān was Kroushthu's son. His son was Swāji the foremost of those celebrating Yajnas (1). Swāhu's son was the king Ushadgu the foremost of speakers. Desiring to have a most excellent son he propitiated the celestials with various grand sacrifices accompanied with profuse presents. By performing various religious ceremonies he obtained a son by name Chitraratha (2–3). His son was the royal saint Sashavindu who was a hero, performed Yajnas duly and gave away profuse presents (4) The highly illustrious king Prithushravā was Sashavindu's son. Sages, well-read in Purānas, designate Prithushravā's son as Antara. His son was Suyajna whose son was Ushata. He was the foremost of all men desirous of celebrating sacrifices according to the prescribed modes of their respective orders (5–6). Shineyu, the repressor of his enemies, was Ushata's son. The royal saint Marutta was Shineyu's son (7). Marutta obtained Kamvalavarhisha as his eldest son. He, in anger, performed various religious ceremonies securing excellent fruits in the next world (8). Kamvalavarhisha obtained Sutaprasuti as his son who again begat a son by name Rukshmakāvācha (9). Having slain in battle a very clever warrior wearing a hundred coats of mail with sharpened arrows Sutaprasuti attained to most excellent prosperity (10). From Rukshmakavacha was born Parājit the slayer of hostile heroes. Parājit begat five highly powerful sons, namely Rukshmeshu, Prithurukshma, Jyāmogha, Pālita and Hari. Their father gave away Pālita and Hari to the king of Videha (11-12). Rukshameshu became the king assisted by Prithurukshma. Having been exiled by them both from the kingdom, Jyāmogha lived in a hermitage (13). Living in the forest and acquiring equanimity of mind he was instructed by the Brāhmanas.

श्लोक 9–10 का हिन्दी अर्थ

मैंने पहले पितृकल्पके समय ये सब बातें तुम्हें बतायी थीं । राजा विश्राज अणुहको राज्यसिंहासनपर बैठाकर प्रसन्नचित्त हो पुरवासियोंसे विदा ले ब्राह्मणोंसे स्वस्तिवाचन कराकर जहाँ वे सहचारी हंस रहते थे, उस सरोवरपर तप करनेके लिये चले गये

English

Thereupon ascending his car that car-warrior conquered foreign countries and then lived alone in the city of Mirthikavati situate on the bank of Nerbuda. Then conquering the mount Rikshavatam he lived in the city of Shuktimati (14–15). Jyāmogha's wife Shaivyā was very strong and chaste. The king, although he had no issue, did not espouse any other wife (16). He became victorious in a certain battle and obtained a daughter there. Then the king, in a great hurry, said to his wife "She will be your daughter-in law." Hearing this the queen said "Whose daughter-in-law will she be?" Thereat Jyamogha, the foremost of kings, said "This Upadānavi will be the wife of a son that will be born to you." On account of the hard austerities of that girl that fortunate Shaivyā, in her advanced years, gave birth to a son by name Vidarbha (17-19). Vidarbha begat on that girl two heroic and learned sons well-acquainted with the various modes of warfare by name Kratha and Kaishika (20). His third son Lomapāda was highly pious. His son was Vabhru whose son was Ahvriti. His son Kaishika was learned and highly pious. His son was Chedi after whose name pass the kings of the Chaidya race (21-22). Vidarbha's son was Bhima whose son was Kunti. He begat two sons, namely, Dhrishta and the powerful Anadhristha. Dhrishtha had three highly pious and heroic sons, namely, Avanta, Dhshārha and the powerful Vishahara. Dashārha's son was Vyomā from whom was born Jeemuta (23–24). His son was Vrehati whose son again was Bhimaratha. And his son was Navaratha (25). His son was Dasharatha whose son was Shakuni. From the latter was born Karambha. The king Devarāta was Karambha's son. His son was Devakshatra. The highly illustrious, god-like and sweet-speeched king Madhu, the glory of his race, was Devakshatra's son. Madhu begat on his wife Vaidarbhi a son by name Maruvasa (26–28). Purudvāna, the foremost of men, was Maruvasa's son. O foremost of Kurus, he begat on his Bhadravati, born in the race of Vaidarbhas, a son by name Madhu (29). Madhu married a lady of the Ikshwāku family from whom was born Satvāna. He was endued with the quality of goodness and enhanced the glory of the Sātwatas (30). The man, who knows this account of the family of the high-souled Jyāmogha, gets offspring and highest felicity (31).

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे उस सरोवरके तटपर सब कामनाओंको त्याग निराहार रह वायुको ही पीकर तपस्या करने लगे

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

भारत! उनका यह संकल्प था कि मैं उन (योगी हंसोंमेंसे) किसी एकका पुत्र बनकर उत्पन्न होऊँ तो मैं भी योगधर्मका पालन कर सकूँगा

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस प्रकार विचार करके वे महातपस्वी विश्राज बड़ा भारी तप करके सूर्यके समान सुशोभित होने लगे

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुर्श्रेष्ठ ! उन्होंने ( अपने तपसे ) उस वनको विश्राजित (प्रकाशित) कर दिया। इसलिये वह सरोवर और वह वन भी वैभ्राज सरोवर और वैभ्राज वनके नामसे प्रसिद्ध हो गये

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजन्‌! (इसी समय) उस सरोवरपर उन योगधर्मका पालन करनेवाले चार हंसोंने तथा योगश्रष्ट तीन हंसोंने भी अपने शरीरको त्याग दिया

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे सातों निष्पाप महात्मा काम्पिल्य नगरमें ब्रह्मदत्त आदि (नामोंसे) उत्पन्न हुए

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये सब ज्ञान, ध्यान, तप और पूजामें लगे रहते थे तथा वेद-वेदाज़के पारगामी विद्वान्‌ थे। इनमें चारको तो अपने पूर्वजन्मोंका स्मरण था और तीन शापसे मोहित होनेके कारण अपने पूर्वजन्मकी स्मृतिसे वद्चित थे

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वतन्त्रने अपने पक्षी-शरीरमें जैसा संकल्प किया था, उसीके अनुसार वह अणुहके महायशस्वी पुत्र ब्रह्मदत्तके रूपमें उत्पन्न हुआ। वह ज्ञान, ध्यान और तप करके पवित्र हो गया था तथा वेद और वेदाज्का पारगामी विद्वानू था

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाभ्रव्य और वत्स—(ये दोनों वहाँ राजा अणुहके मन्त्री तथा श्रोत्रिय ब्राह्मण थे।) छिद्रदर्शन और सुनेत्र नामक हंस उन्हीं श्रोत्रिय राजमन्त्रियोंके कुलमें वेद- वेदाज़के पारगामी श्रोत्रिय पुत्र बनकर उत्पन्न हुए

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये दोनों पहले जन्ममें ब्रह्मदत्तके साथ रहे थे और उनकी सहायता करनेके लिये उत्पन्न हुए थे। (इनमें जो पूर्ववर्ती छः जन्मोंमें अपने सात भाइयोंमेंसे) पाँचवाँ (होकर उत्पन्न हुआ था, वह कवि सातवें जन्ममें) पाज्ञाल नामक श्रोत्रिय हुआ और छठा (खसूम) कण्डरीक नामसे प्रसिद्ध हुआ

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इनमें पाज्ञाल बढ़च अर्थात्‌ ऋग्वेदी था। वह आचार्य (पुरोहित)-का काम करने लगा और कण्डरीक छन्दोंका गान करनेवाला सामवेदी तथा अध्वर्यु (यजुर्वेदी) हुआ, इस प्रकार वह दो वेदोंका ज्ञाता था

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अणुहका पुत्र राजा ब्रह्मदत्त सब प्राणियोंकी बोलीको समझ लेता था। उसकी पाज्ञाल और कण्डरीकसे मित्रता हो गयी

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वे तीनों ग्राम्यधर्म (संसारी पुरुषोंके धर्म) -में मग्र रहते थे और काम (इच्छा)-के वशमें होकर चलते थे। उन्होंने पूर्वजन्ममें जो सत्कर्म किया था, उसके फलसे वे धर्म, अर्थ और कामके तत्त्वज्ञ हुए

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजाओंमें श्रेष्ठ अणुह निष्पाप ब्रह्मदत्तका राज्यपर अभिषेक करके स्वयं योग-साधन कर परम गतिको प्राप्त हो गये

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असित देवलकी पुत्री, जिसका नाम संनति था तथा जिसका तिरस्कार करना किसीके लिये भी बहुत कठिन था, राजा ब्रह्मदत्तकी धर्मपत्नी हुई

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उस एक- भाव (ब्रह्मभाव)-से सम्पन्न, नम्रताकी मूर्ति, योग- धर्मका पालन करनेवाली संनति नामको श्रेष्ठ कन्याको ब्रह्मदत्तते देवल ऋषिसे पत्नीके रूपमें प्राप्त किया था

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भारत ! जन्मोंमें पाँचवाँ होकर उत्पन्न होनेवाला पाज्िक (कवि) पाज्जाल हुआ, छठा कण्डरीक हुआ और सातवाँ ब्रह्मदत्त हुआ

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जो शेष सहचारी पक्षी थे, वे काम्पिल्य नगरमें अत्यन्त दरिद्र श्रोत्रियकुलमें सगे भाई बनकर उत्पन्न हुए

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वे चारों धृतिमान्‌, सुमना, विद्वान्‌ और तत्त्वदर्शीके नामसे प्रसिद्ध थे और वेदोंके अध्ययन करनेमें लगे रहते थे। साथ ही योगसाधनके लिये गृह-त्यागका अवसर ढूँढ़ते थे अथवा अपने सहचारियोंके भोगासक्तिरूप दूषणपर भी दृष्टि रखते थे

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उनकी पूर्वजन्मोंमें जैसी वैराग्यपूर्ण बुद्धि थी, वैसी ही इस जन्ममें प्रकट हुई। अत: ये सब सिद्ध पुरुष योगपरायण हो घरसे चलनेके लिये उद्यत हुए

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तात! जब उन्होंने अपने पितासे पूछकर जानेका विचार किया, तब पिताने उनसे यह बात कही-'तुमलोग यदि मुझको छोड़कर वनमें जाओगे तो यह तुम्हारे लिये अधर्म ही होगा

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तुमलोग मेरी दरिद्रता दूर न करके तथा पुत्रद्धारा सिद्ध होनेवाले प्रचुर प्रयोजनोंकी भी सिद्धि एवं मेरी सेवा भी न करके कैसे चले जाना चाहते हो? क्या यही उचित है ?

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तब उन सब द्विजोंने अपने पितासे कहा-' हमलोग ऐसा उपाय करेंगे जिससे आप जीवन-निर्वाह कर सकेंगे' (तथा हम-जैसे पुत्रोंको पाकर आपको अपने उद्धारके लिये भी चिन्ता करनेकी आवश्यकता नहीं है)

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आप निष्पाप राजा ब्रह्मदत्तसे मिलकर यह महत्त्वपूर्ण (* सप्त व्याधा दशार्णोषु' इत्यादि) श्लोक उनको और उनके मन्त्रियोंको सुनाइयेगा

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

तात! इससे प्रसन्न होकर वे आपको बहुतसे ग्राम, प्रचुर भोग और आपके इच्छानुसार सब पदार्थ देंगे। आपकी जब इच्छा हो तब (ब्रह्मदत्तके पास) चले जायेँ

English

Vaishampayana said:—O king, Sātwata, endued with the quality of goodness, begat on Koushalyā several sons, namely Bhajina, Bhajamāna, Divya, Devavridha, the mighty armed Andhaka, and Yadu's son Vrishni. Listen to a detailed account of theirs progenitors (1-2). Bhajamāna had two wives, daughters of Srinjaya, by name Vāhyakā and Upavāhvakā. He had a number of sons by those two wives. Krami, Kramina, Drishta, Shura and Puranjava were begotten on Vāhyka. And Ayutajit, Sahasrājit, Shatajit, and Dāsaka were begotten on Srinjaya's daughter Upavāhvakā by Bhajamana (3-5). Resolving "I must have a son endued with all accomplishments" the king Devavridha, the performer of Yajnas, carried on hard austerities (6). Controlling his mind he used to bathe in the water of the river Parnāshā and rinse his mouth there with. On account of his constant touch, the river accomplished what he liked (7). Thinking alone, that foremost of rivers Parnāshā resolved upon doing some good by that king. Meditating thus she could not set his eye upon a woman capable of giving birth to such an accomplished son. She accordingly made up her mind to become herself the wife of that king (8–9). Thereupon becoming a maiden and assuming a most handsome form she selected that king as her husband. He too liked her (10). She then conceived through that liberal-minded king. In the tenth month, she, from king Devāvridha, gave birth to a highly accomplished son by name Vabhru. In this family while describing the accomplishments of the noble Devāvridha the sages, well-read in the Puranas, used to say:—Before us, at a distance from us and near us we behold the king Devavridha range assuming various forms by virtue of his illusive energy (11-13). Vabhru was the foremost of men, and Devāvridha was equal unto the celestials. Being slain in battle by Devāvridha and Vabhru four hundred and sixty two thousand men attained to the region of Brahma. Vabhru celebrated many Yajnas, made away gifts, was learned and conversant with the knowledge of Brahman. His weapon was very strong. Besides he was of glorious deeds, highly effulgent and the foremost of Sātwatas. His family was extensive and his descendants were Mārtikavata Bhojas (14–16). From Andhaka Kāshya's daughter obtained four sons, namely Kukura, Bhajamāna, Shama and Kamvalavarhisha (17). Kukura's son was Dhrishnu and Drishnu's son was Kapotaroma. His son again was Tittiri (18). From him was born Punarvasu, whose son was Abhijit who had two children (19). Both Ahuka (a son) and Ahuki (a daughter) were well-known and the foremost of all celebrated persons. The following hymn was chanted in Ahuka's praise (20). "Encircled by his pure souled descendants he (was noble and energetic) like a young horse". When that king first went out on his excursion he was protected by the gods⁶⁹ (21). There was none amongst those who followed this Bhoja king who had no issue, who had not made away a hundred presents, who had not a life extending over a thousand years, who was not of pure deeds and who did not perform Yajnas (22). At the command of Ahuka ten thousand cars with ten thousand elephants, having yokes, pieces of wood at their bottom, flags attached to them, with sounds like the muttering of clouds and golden and silver chains, used to proceed to the eastern quarter (23–24). An equal number of cars and elephants was placed in the northern quarter. Having brought under subjection all his commanders Ashuka used to go about with his kinsmen in his car adorned with a gridle of small bells (25). The Andhakas conferred on Avanti king Ahuka's sister Ahuki. Ahuka begat two sons on the daughter of the king of Kāshi (26). They were Devaka and Ugrasena who were both like the sons of celestials. Devaka had four god-like sons (27). They were Devavān, Upadeva, Sudeva, and Devarakshit. He had seven daughters of all whom he conferred on Vasudeva (28). They were Devaki, Shāntideva, Sridevā, Devarakshita, Vrikadevi, Upadevi and Sunāmni was the seventh (29). Ugrasena had nine sons of whom Kangsa was the eldest. Others were Nyagrodha, Sunāmā, Kanka, Shambhu, Subhamija, Rāshtrapāla, Sudhanu, Anadhrishti and Pushtiman. They had five sisters, namely, Kāngsā, Kangsavati, Sutanu, Rāshtrapāli, and the beautiful Kangkā. I have described the family of Ugrasena, born in the Kuru race (30–31). Meditating on this highly energetic Kuru race, a man, having offspring, gets a big family (32).

हिन्दी अर्थ

इतनी बातें कहकर उन सबोंने अपने पिताकी पूजा की और योगधर्मका साधन कर वे परमानन्दमय मोक्षको प्राप्त हो गये