Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदुरो धृतराष्ट्रश्न सर्वाश्ष भरतस्त्रिय:

English

(Rajadharmanusasana Parva)

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रधर्मरतश्चापि कच्चिन्मोदसि पाण्डव

English

There those great-souled sons of the Kuru line stayed outside the city for a month, to complete their purification.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अजानता मया क्षात्रा राज्यलुब्धेन घातित:

English

The great-souled siddhas and best of Brahmana sages came to the righteous king Yudhishthira, who had offered the water oblation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवमुक्‍्त्वा किल पृथा विसृज्योपययौ गृहान्

English

Dvaipayana, Narada, Devala, the great sage Devasthana, Kanva, and their excellent disciples,

हिन्दी अर्थ

सादृश्यहेतुमन्विच्छन् पृथायास्तस्य चैव ह

English

Other twice-born, learned in the Veda and of trained intellect, householders and snatakas, all saw the best of the Kurus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथं नु तस्य संग्रामे पृथिवी चक्रमग्रसत्

English

Approaching, the great sages, duly honoured, sat on costly seats.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथयामास तत् सर्व यथा शप्त: स सूतज:

English

Then, receiving the honour fitting that time, they duly sat around Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वास्तवमें कर्ण और अर्जुनके लिये युद्धमें कुछ भी असाध्य नहीं हो सकता था

English

On the holy bank of Bhagirathi, hundreds of thousands of Brahmanas consoled the king, whose mind was distraught with grief.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तन्निबोध महाबाहो यथा वृत्तमिदं पुरा

English

Narada, in due time, after reflecting with the sages, said to the righteous Yudhishthira words suited to the time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्रियाँ--इन सबने गंगाजीमें अपने समस्त सुहृदोंके लिये जलांजलियाँ प्रदान की

English

goddess Saraswati, must the word Jaya be uttered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शौचं निवर्तयिष्यन्तो मासमात्र बहिः पुरात्

English

" Vaisampayana said, 'Having offered oblations, of water unto all their friends and kinsmen, the sons of Pandu, and Vidura, and Dhritarashtra, and all the Bharata ladies, continued to dwell there (on the banks of the sacred stream). The high-souled sons of Pandu desired to pass the period of mourning, l which extended for a month, outside the Kuru city. After king Yudhishthira the just had performed the water- rites, many high-souled sages crowned with ascetic success and many foremost of regenerate Rishis came there to see the monarch. Among them were the Island-born (Vyasa), and Narada, and the great Rishi Devala, and Devasthana, and Kanwa. They were all accompanied by best of their pupils. Many other members of the regenerate order, possessed of wisdom and accomplished in the Vedas, leading lives of domesticity or belonging to the Snataka class, came to behold the Kuru king. Those high-souled ones, as they came, were duly worshipped by Yudhishthira. The great Rishis then took their seats on costly carpets. Accepting the worship suited to that period (of mourning and impurity) that was offered them, they sat in due order around the king. Thousands of Brahmanas offered consolation and comfort to that king of kings residing on the sacred banks of the Bhagirathi with heart exceedingly agitated by grief. Then Narada, after having accosted the Rishis with the Island-born for their first, in due time, addressed Yudhishthira, the son of Dharma, saying, Through the might of thy arms and the grace of Madhava, the whole Earth, O Yudhishthira, hath been righteously won by thee. By good luck, thou hast escaped with life from this dreadful battle. Observant as thou art o f the duties of a Kshatriya, dost thou not rejoice, O son of Pandu? Having slain all thy foes, shalt thou not gratify thy friends, O king? Having obtained this prosperity, I hope, grief doth not afflict thee still.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

वहीं (गंगातटपर) नगरसे बाहर टिके रहे

English

"Yudhishthira said, 'Indeed the whole Earth hath been subjugated by me through my reliance on the might of Krishna's arms, through the grace of the Brahmanas, and through the strength of Bhima and Arjuna. This heavy grief, however, is always sitting in my heart, viz., that through covetousness

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिजममुर्महात्मान: सिद्धा ब्रह्मर्षिसत्तमा:

English

[Yudhishthira said:] "By the strength of your arm, Krishna, this whole earth has been conquered, by the grace of Brahmanas and the might of Bhima and Arjuna."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गृहस्था: सनातका: सन्‍्तो ददृश: कुरुसत्तमम्

English

"But this great sorrow ever dwells in my heart, having caused this great destruction of kinsmen, brought about by greed."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी वहाँ आकर कुरुश्रेष्ठ युधिष्ठिससे मिले

English

"Having caused the slaying of Subhadra's son and the sons of Draupadi, my dear sons, this victory seems to me, Lord, of the nature of defeat."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आसनोंपर विराजमान हुए

English

"What will the Vrishni's daughter-in-law, my son's wife, say to Madhusudana Krishna, Hari, when he goes back from here to Dvaraka?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्युपासन् यथान्यायं परिवार्य युधिष्ठिरम्

English

"Draupadi, whose sons are slain, wretched, her kinsmen slain, though devoted to what is dear and good to us, seems to afflict me further."

हिन्दी अर्थ

आश्वासयन्तो राजानं विप्रा: शतसहसत्रश:

English

"There is another matter, Lord Narada, that I shall tell you: through keeping a secret I have been joined to sorrow by Kunti."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारदजीने धर्मपुत्र युधिष्ठिससे कहा--

English

"He who had the strength of ten thousand elephants, in the world without a rival in battle, with a lion's sportive gait, wise, merciful, self-controlled and firm in vows—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

कच्चिच्छियमिमां प्राप्प न त्वां शोक: प्रबाधते

English

"The refuge of Dhritarashtra's sons, proud, of keen valour, impatient, ever violent, a reviler of us in battle after battle—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणानां प्रसादेन भीमार्जुनबलेन च

English

"Quick with weapons, a varied fighter, accomplished, of wondrous valour, a son secretly born to Kunti, our brother and uterine kin—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जयो5यमजयाकारो भगवन् प्रतिभाति मे

English

"The son of Surya, whom Kunti told of at the water-oblation, possessed of all virtues, who was cast into the water long ago—"

हिन्दी अर्थ

विजय भी मुझे पराजय-सी ही जान पड़ती है

English

"He whom this world took as a charioteer's son and as Radheya is in truth Kunti's eldest son, our brother, born of the same mother."

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारकावासिनी कृष्णमित: प्रतिगतं हरिम्

English

"I, not knowing, was in the battle eager for the kingdom and had him slain; that burns my limbs like fire a heap of cotton."

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण यहाँसे लौटकर द्वारका जायँगे, तब इनसे क्या कहेगी?

English

"Neither Partha, the white-horsed one, nor I nor Bhima nor the twins knew that brother; but he of good vows knew us."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्मत्प्रियहिते युक्ता भूय: पीडयतीव माम्

English

"Pritha, it is said, went to him, as we have heard: 'You are my son, and wish our welfare.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्त्रसंवरणेनास्मि कुन्त्या दुःखेन योजित:

English

"Pritha's wish was not fulfilled by that great soul; and afterwards he said this to his mother, as we have heard."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिंहखेलगतिर्धीमान् घृणी दाता यतव्रत:

English

"I cannot abandon King Duryodhana in the battle; it would be ignoble, cruel and ungrateful of me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

य॑ सूतपुत्र॑ं लोकोयं राधेयं चाभ्यमन्यत

English

"If I should make peace with Yudhishthira by your counsel, people will think me afraid of the white-horsed one in the battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

नहितं वेद पार्थोपि भ्रातरं श्वेतवाहन:

English

"'Having conquered in battle, I shall make peace with Yudhishthira, the son of Dharma, afterwards, with Keshava'—so he said."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गता किल पृथा तस्य सकाशमिति न: श्रुतम्

English

"Pritha, it is said, again told him of the broad chest: 'Give safety to four; fight Phalguna as you wish.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

युधिष्ठिरेण संधिं हि यदि कुर्या मते तव

English

The wise one said to his mother, trembling, with joined palms, "I will not kill four of your sons, though they are within my reach."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सब लोग यही समझेंगे कि “कर्ण युद्धमें अर्जुनसे डर गया”

English

"Only five sons will you have, mother, surely; either with Karna if Partha is slain, or with Arjuna if I am slain."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोहं निर्जित्य समरे विजयं सहकेशवम्

English

His mother, greedy for sons, again said to her son, "Do good to the brothers whose good you wish."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तमुवाच किल पृथा पुन: पृथुलवक्षसम्

English

Having said so, Pritha dismissed him and went home. That hero was slain by Arjuna, brother by brother, uterine kin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करो; किंतु अन्य चार भाइयोंको अभय दे दो”

English

"Nor was Pritha's secret, or his, ever laid open, sage; then that mighty archer hero was felled by Partha."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सोब्रवीन्मातरं धीमान् वेपमानां कृताञज्जलि:

English

"But afterwards I learned, best of Brahmanas, that Karna was my uterine brother and elder, by the word of Pritha, lord."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पज्चैव हि सुता देवि भविष्यन्ति तव ध्रुवा:

English

"By that my heart burns greatly, a slayer of my brother; with Karna and Arjuna as allies I could even conquer Vasava (Indra)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

त॑ पुत्रगृद्धिनी भूयो माता पुत्रमथाब्रवीत्

English

"My anger, as I was tormented in the assembly by the wicked sons of Dhritarashtra, suddenly arose and subsides on seeing Karna."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चैव विवृतो मन्त्र: पृथायास्तस्य वा विभो

English

"When I used to hear his harsh and bitter words, spoken in the assembly at the dice-game for Duryodhana's benefit,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

माता कुन्तीने प्रकट किया और न कर्णने ही

English

"Then my anger vanishes as I look at his feet; for my thought is that Karna's feet are like Kunti's."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेन मे दूयते तीव्र हृदयं भ्रातृघातिन:

English

"Seeking the reason for the likeness of Pritha's and yours, however much I think, I cannot find the cause."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सभायां क्लिश्यमानस्य धार्त॑राष्ट्रैरदुरात्मभि:

English

"How did the earth swallow his chariot-wheel in battle, and how was my brother cursed? You ought to tell me this."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदा नश्यति मे रोष: पादौ तस्य निरीक्ष्य ह

English

"I wish to hear all from you, revered one, as it truly is; for you know all and are learned, and know in the world what is done and undone."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्वकालके इस यथावत् वृत्तान्तको तुम ध्यान देकर सुनो

English

I have caused this dreadful carnage of kinsmen. Having caused the death of the dear son of Subhadra, and of the sons of Draupadi, this victory, O holy one, appears to me in the light of a defeat. What wilt Subhadra of Vrishni's race, that sister-in-law of mine, say unto me? What also will the people residing in Dwaraka say unto the slayer of Madhu when he goes thither from this place? This Draupadi, again, who is ever engaged in doing what is agreeable to us, bereaved of sons and kinsmen, is paining me exceedingly. This is another topic, O holy Narada, about which I will speak to thee. In consequence of Kunti having kept her counsels close in respect of a very important matter, great has been my grief. That hero who had the strength of ten thousand elephants, who in this world was an unrivalled car-warrior, who was possessed of leonine pride and gait, who was endued with great intelligence and compassion, whose liberality was very great, who practised many high vows, who was the refuge of the Dhartarashtras, who was sensitive about his honour, whose prowess was irresistible, who was ready to pay off all injuries and was always wrathful (in battle), who overthrew us in repeated encounters, who was quick in the use of weapons, conversant with every mode of warfare, possessed of great skill, and endued with wonderful valour (that Kama) was a son of Kunti, born secretly of her, and therefore, a uterine brother of ours. Whilst we were offering oblations of water unto the dead, Kunti spoke of him as the son of Surya. Possessed of every virtue, that child had been cast into the water. Having placed him in a basket made of light materials, Kunti committed him to the current of Ganga. He who was regarded by the world as a Suta 's child born of Radha, was really the eldest son of Kunti and, therefore, our uterine brother. Covetous of kingdom, alas, I have unwittingly caused that brother of mine to be slain. It is this that is burning my limbs like a fire burning a heap of cotton. The white-steeded Arjuna knew him not for a brother. Neither I, nor Bhima, nor the twins, knew him for such. He, however, of excellent bow, knew us (for his brothers). We have heard that on one occasion Pritha went to him for seeking our good and addressed him, saying, 'Thou art my son!' That illustrious hero, however, refused to obey Pritha's wishes. Subsequently, we are informed, he said unto his mother these words, 'I am unable to desert Duryodhana in battle! If I do so, it would be a dishonourable, cruel, and ungrateful act. If, yielding to thy wishes, I make peace with Yudhishthira, people will say that I am afraid of the white-steeded Arjuna. Having vanquished Arjuna with Kesava, therefore, in battle, I will subsequently make peace with Dharma's son.' Even these were his words as we have heard. Thus answered, Pritha once more addressed her son of broad chest and said, 'Fight Phalguna then, but spare my four other sons.' The intelligent Karna, with joined hands, then replied unto his trembling mother, saying, 'If I get thy four other sons even under my power, I will not slay them. Without doubt, O goddess, thou shalt continue to have five sons. If Karna be slain with Arjuna, thou shalt have five! If, on the other hand, Arjuna be slain, thou shalt have five, numbering me.' Desirous of the good of her children, his mother once more said unto him, 'Go, O Karna, do good unto those brothers of thine whose good thou always seekest.' Having said

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथवा तपस्वी क्षत्रिय। दूसरा कोई किसी तरह इसे नहीं सीख सकता”

English

"It is so, mighty-armed Bharata, as you say; there was nothing that Karna and Arjuna could not bear in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रमत्तस्य तथाराति: शिरस्ते पातयिष्यति

English

"I shall tell you this secret of the gods, O king; hear it, great king, as it happened of old."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गोभिथर्नैश्व रत्नैश्व स चैनं पुनरब्रवीत्

English

"How could the kshatriya go to heaven, purified by weapons, lord? Therefore the Creator made the maiden's womb as a source of conflict."

हिन्दी अर्थ

खड़ा रह अथवा तुझे जो कुछ करना हो, वह कर ले”

English

"That boy, endowed with splendour, came to be called a charioteer's son and learned archery from your teacher, the best of the Angirases."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुतोष भृगुशार्दुलो गुरुशुश्रूषया तथा

English

"Bhimasena's strength, Phalguna's skill, your wisdom, O king of kings, and the twins' modesty,"

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रोवाचाखिलमव्यग्रं तपस्वी तत् तपस्विने

English

"Considering his friendship with Vasudeva in boyhood and Arjuna's friendship and the people's love, he burned inwardly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस अदभुत पराक्रमी वीरने धनुर्वेदके अभ्यासके लिये बड़ा परिश्रम किया

English

In boyhood he made friendship with King Duryodhana, while constantly hated by you, by fate and by nature.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णेन सहितो धीमानुपवासेन कर्शित:

English

Seeing Dhananjaya excel in knowledge of archery, Karna went to Drona in private and said:

हिन्दी अर्थ

संघर्षजननस्तस्मात् कन्यागर्भो विनिर्मित:

English

these words, Pritha took his leave and came back to her abode. That hero has been slain by Arjuna,— the uterine brother by the brother! Neither Pritha, nor he, had ever disclosed the secret, O lord! That hero and great bowman was therefore slain by Arjuna in battle. Subsequently I have come to know, O best of regenerate ones, that he was my uterine brother. Indeed, at Pritha's words I have come to know that Karna was the eldest born! Having caused my brother to be slain, my heart is burning exceedingly. If I

हिन्दी अर्थ

संघर्षका जनक हुआ

English

'Your affection for your sons and your pupils is surely equal; by your grace let not the wise call me one who has not mastered weapons.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

बुद्धि च तव राजेन्द्र यमयोर्विनयं तदा

English

Told so by Karna, Drona, partial to Phalguna and knowing Karna's wickedness, said to him:

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रजानामनुरागं च चिन्तयानो व्यदहत

English

'A Brahmana who has kept his vows duly should know the Brahma weapon, or a kshatriya ascetic; no other should know it by any means.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

युष्माभिनित्यसंद्विष्टो हैवाच्चापि स्वभावत:

English

So told, he took leave of the best of the Angirases, honoured him and suddenly went to Rama on Mahendra mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रोणं रहस्युपागम्य कर्णो वचनमत्रवीत्

English

Approaching Rama and bowing his head, he went to him with respect, saying, 'I am a Bhargava Brahmana.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वत्प्रसादान्न मां ब्रूयुकृतास्त्रं विचक्षणा:

English

Rama received him, asking about his lineage and so on, and said, 'Stay; welcome,' and was greatly pleased.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दौरात्म्यं चैव कर्णस्य विदित्वा तमुवाच ह

English

While Karna dwelt there on the best of mountains, Mahendra, there was an assembly of Gandharvas, Rakshasas, Yakshas and gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समझकर उससे बोले--

English

He duly learned weapons there from the best of the Bhrigus and became very dear to the gods, Gandharvas and Rakshasas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियो वा तपस्वी यो नान्यो विद्यात् कथंचन

English

Once, roaming alone near a hermitage by the sea, with sword and bow in hand, the charioteer's son wandered about.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणो भार्गवो5स्मीति गौरवेणाभ्यगच्छत

English

Unknowing, by chance, Partha, he killed the milch cow of a certain expounder of Brahma who was engaged in the agnihotra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उष्यतां स्वागतं चेति प्रीतिमांश्नाभवद् भूुशम्

English

Thinking it done in ignorance, Karna reported it to the Brahmana and, seeking to appease him, said these words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

गन्धर्व राक्षसैर्यक्षैदेवैश्ञासीत्ू समागम:

English

'This cow of yours, revered one, was killed by me unintentionally; please forgive me,' again and again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा देवताओंसे मिलनेका अवसर प्राप्त होता रहता था

English

The Brahmana, enraged, said to him as if rebuking: 'Evil-doer, you deserve death; obtain the fruit, ill-minded one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियश्षाभवदत्यर्थ देवदानवरक्षसाम्

English

The one with whom you ever vie and for whose sake you strive unceasingly—while fighting him, sinful earth will swallow your wheel.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक: खड््गधनुष्पाणि: परिचक्राम सूर्यज:

English

When the earth has seized your wheel, your enemy, valiantly, will strike off your head while you are senseless; go, vilest of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जघानाज्ञानतः पार्थ होमधेनुं यदच्छया

English

As this cow was killed by you, fool, while careless, so another will strike off your head when you are careless.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण: प्रसादयंश्वैनमिदमित्यब्रवीद् वच:

English

Then he again appeased that best of the twice-born with cows, wealth and jewels, but he said to him again:

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिया और उसे प्रसन्न करते हुए इस प्रकार कहा--

English

'What I have said would not be made false even if the whole world tried; go or stay, or do whatever you have to do.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

मया तत्र प्रसादं च कुरुष्वेति पुन: पुन:

English

So told by the Brahmana, Karna, downcast in distress, afraid, went to Rama, remembering that very thing in his mind."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णस्योत्सड़ आधाय शिर: क्लान्तमना गुरु:

English

had both Kama and Arjuna for aiding me, I could have vanquished Vasudeva himself. Whilst I was tortured in the midst of the assembly by the wicked-souled sons of Dhritarashtra, my wrath, suddenly provoked, became cooled at sight of Karna. Even while listening to the harsh and bitter words of Kama himself on that occasion of our match at dice, to the words, that Kama uttered from desire of doing what was agreeable to Duryodhana, my wrath became cooled at sight of Kama's feet. It seemed to me that Kama's feet resembled the feet of our mother Kunti. Desirous of finding out the reason of that resemblance between him and our mother, I reflected for a long time. With even my best exertions I failed to find the cause. Why, indeed, did the earth swallow up the wheels of his car at the time of battle? Why was my brother cursed? It behoveth thee to recite all this to me. I desire to hear everything from thee, O holy one ! Thou art acquainted with everything in this world and thou knowest both the past and

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वस्ति ते भगुशार्दूल गमिष्येडहं यथागतम्

English

[Bhishma said:] "He duly taught him completely the Brahma weapon and its withdrawal, the ascetic to the great ascetic, undisturbed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियस्थेव ते धैर्य कामया सत्यमुच्यताम्

English

Having learned the weapon, Karna, delighting in the Bhrigu's hermitage, applied himself to archery with wondrous valour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनमुपागम्य कृतास्त्रोस्मीति चाब्रवीत्

English

Then once, Rama, roaming near the hermitage with Karna, the wise one worn by fasting,

हिन्दी अर्थ

और दुर्योधनके पास पहुँचकर बोला--'मैंने सब अस्त्रोंका ज्ञान प्राप्त कर लिया”

English

the son of Jamadagni, affection born of trust, slept, laying his head in Karna's lap, the teacher weary in mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्योधनेन सहितो मुमुदे भरतर्षभ

English

Then a worm made of phlegm, feeding on flesh and blood, dreadful, of dreadful touch, came to Karna's side.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण दुर्योधनके साथ आनन्दपूर्वक रहने लगा

English

It reached his thigh and bit, drinking blood, and from fear of his teacher he could neither throw it off nor kill it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देश-देशके राजा एकत्र हुए

English

Bitten thus by that worm, Bharata, fearing to wake his teacher, the charioteer's son endured it."

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजान: शतशस्तत्र कन्यार्थे समुपागमन्

English

But Karna, by fortitude suppressing that unbearable pain, bore it without trembling or flinching, holding the Bhargava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दारुणो दारुणस्पर्श: कर्णस्याभ्याशमागत:

English

Literally, the period of impurity. The period of mourning is the period of impurity, according to the Hindu scriptures. By performing the Sraddha rite, one becomes pure again. Till then, one can perform no religious rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चैनमशकत क्षेप्तुं हन्तुं वापि गुरोर्भयात्

English

"Alas, I am made impure! What is this you are doing? Tell me, casting off fear, truly."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुरो: प्रबोधनाशड्की तमुपैक्षत सूर्यज:

English

Karna then told him of the worm feeding on him, and Rama saw that worm too, like a boar,

हिन्दी अर्थ

न उठें, इस आशंकासे उसकी उपेक्षा कर दी

English

eight-legged, sharp-fanged, as if covered with needles, its limbs bristling with hair, named Alarka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथयस्व भयं त्वक्त्वा याथातथ्यमिदं मम

English

As soon as Rama saw it, the worm gave up its life; and as its blood flowed, a wonder, as it were, occurred.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददर्श रामस्तं चापि कृमिं सूकरसंनिभम्

English

Then a Rakshasa of universal form was seen in the sky, fearsome, red-necked, black-limbed, cloud-borne.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह सूअरके समान जान पड़ता था

English

With joined palms to Rama, his mind full, he said: "Good fortune to you, tiger of the Bhrigus; I shall go as I came.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रोमभि: संनिरुद्धाड्रमलर्क नाम नामतः

English

I have been freed from hell by you, best of sages; may it be well with you, and prosperity; you have done me a kindness."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मिन्नेवासृजि क्लिन्नस्तदद्भुतमिवाभवत्

English

The mighty-armed, glorious son of Jamadagni said to him: "Who are you, and why did you fall into hell? Tell me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

राक्षसो लोहितग्रीव: कृष्णाड्ो मेघवाहन:

English

He said: "I was the great asura named Gritsa, in the age of the gods long ago, dear one, of the same age as Bhrigu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भद्रें तवास्तु वन्दे त्वां प्रियं मे भवता कृतम्

English

I forcibly seized Bhrigu's beloved wife, and by the great sage's curse I fell to the earth as a worm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कस्त्वं कस्माच्च नरकं प्रतिपन्नो ब्रवीहि तत्

English

In anger he said to me, your forefather: 'Eating urine and phlegm, you will go to a sinful hell.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरा देवयुगे तात भूगोस्तुल्यवया इव

English

'May the curse end, Brahmana,' I said to him; and Bhrigu said to me, 'It will end with a Bhargava, Rama.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक महान् असुर था। महर्षि भूगुके बराबर ही मेरी भी अवस्था रही

English

I have reached this state; not well, good one; meeting you, I am freed from a sinful birth."

हिन्दी अर्थ

महर्षेरभिशापेन कृमिभूतो5पतं भुवि

English

Having said this and bowed, the great asura went to Rama; but Rama, angry, said these words to Karna:

हिन्दी अर्थ

महर्षिने शाप दे दिया और मैं कीड़ा होकर इस पृथ्वीपर गिर पड़ा

English

"This is exceeding pain, fool; a Brahmana could never bear it; this is the fortitude of a kshatriya alone; let the truth be told."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगुजी बोले--“'भूगुवंशी परशुरामसे इस शापका अन्त होगा”

English

Then Karna, afraid of a curse, appeasing him, said: "Know me, Bhargava, born of a charioteer, between Brahmana and kshatriya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वया साधो समागम्य विमुक्त: पापयोनितः

English

People on earth call me Radheya Karna; be gracious to me, Brahmana, Bhargava, who was greedy for weapons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समागम होनेसे मेरा इस पापयोनिसे उद्धार हो गया”

English

A father is a teacher, no doubt, one who gives knowledge of the Veda, lord; so I said 'Bhargava' as my lineage in your presence."

हिन्दी अर्थ

राम: कर्ण च सक्रोधमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्

English

The best of the Bhrigus, angry, as if laughing, said to him as he lay fallen on the ground, distressed, trembling, with joined palms:

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्र्माक्षत्रान्तरे जात॑ सूतं मां विद्धि भार्गव

English

"Because you have served me falsely here out of greed for weapons, therefore this Brahma weapon will not come to your mind, fool,

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसाद कुरु मे ब्रद्वान्नस्त्रलुब्धस्य भार्गव

English

except at the time of your death, when meeting one equal to you; for Brahma never stays in one who is not a Brahmana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब्राह्माणे न हि ब्रह्म ध्रुवं तिछ्ठेत् कदाचन

English

Go now; there is no place for you here, a liar; no kshatriya on earth will be your equal in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न त्वया सदृशो युद्धे भविता क्षत्रियो भुवि

English

Thus addressed by Rama, he went away, as was just, and approaching Duryodhana said, "I have mastered weapons."