Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

विवेश पुरुषव्याप्रो व्याप्रो गिरिगुहामिव

English

not himself frightened. The fruits won by a person correspond with his practices. Yudhishthira is, therefore, exhorted to take the sovereignty, for sovereignty, righteously exercised and without attachment, will crown him with bliss hereafter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक हजार स्वर्णमुद्राएँ दिलवायीं

English

"Ah, the prowess of Rama, Vrishni, great-souled like Shakra, by whom the earth was made free of kshatriyas in anger!

हिन्दी अर्थ

उद्यतेवोदयं शैलं सूर्येणाभिविराजितम्

English

Protected by cows, by the ocean, by langurs, bears and monkeys, the upholders of the families of kshatriyas, afraid of Rama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इन्द्रियाणि प्रसन्नानि मनसि स्थापितानि ते

English

Ah, blessed is this world and fortunate the men on earth in which such a righteous deed was done by a Brahmana, Achyuta."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवरुद्ध हो गयी है। आपने अपनी प्रसन्न इन्द्रियोंको मनमें स्थापित कर दिया है

English

Going so, dear one, those two, Achyuta and Yudhishthira, went to where Gangeya lay on his bed of arrows, the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वे चैव गुणा देवा: क्षेत्रज्ञे ते निवेशिता:

English

Then they saw Bhishma lying on his bed of arrows, wrapped in a net of his own rays, like the evening sun, like fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

काष्ठकुड्यशिलाभूतो निरीहश्चासि माधव

English

Attended by sages as Shatakratu by gods, in a supremely righteous place along the river Oghavati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

माधव! आप काठ, दीवार और पत्थरकी तरह निश्रेष्ट हो गये हैं

English

Seeing him from afar, Krishna and the king of dharma, the four Pandavas and Sharadvata (Kripa) and the others,

हिन्दी अर्थ

छिन्धि मे संशयं देव प्रपन्नायाभियाचते

English

descending from their vehicles, restraining the wavering mind and uniting the host of senses, approached the great sages.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्णने अर्जुनके महलमें पदार्पण किया

English

do not (praise) ekam or contemplation," i.e., some there are that praise contemplation or meditation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखप्रबुद्धा राजानमुपतस्थुर्युधिष्ठिरम्

English

Then, asking the son of Ganga of the growth of his austerity, the Yadus and Kurus, bulls among men, sat down surrounding him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदन्यदकरोद् विप्र तन्मे वक्तुमिहाहसि

English

Then seeing the son of Ganga like a fire being quenched, Keshava, somewhat dejected in mind, said to Bhishma:

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौन-कौन-सा कार्य किया था? यह मुझे बतानेकी कृपा करें?

English

"Are your knowledges clear as before, O king? Is your intellect untroubled, best of speakers?

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऋषे यदकरोदू वीरस्तच्च व्याख्यातुमहसि

English

Does your body not pain you from the sorrow of the arrow-blows? For bodily pain is stronger than mental.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वासुदेवं पुरस्कृत्य यदकुर्वत पाण्डवा:

English

By your father's boon you have death at will, lord; but this is not a cause of peace for the righteous Shantanu's son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जो कुछ किया था, उसे ठीक-ठीक बताता हूँ, ध्यान देकर सुनो

English

Even a very small thorn in the body causes pain here; how much more for you covered with showers of arrows, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चातुर्वर्ण्य यथायोग्यं स्वे स्वे स्थाने न्यवेशयत्

English

It is true you need not be told of the origin and dissolution of beings; you can instruct even the gods in what is best, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योग्यतानुसार अपने-अपने स्थान (कर्तव्यपालन) में स्थिर किया

English

Whatever is past, future or present, bull among men, all that is for you, grown old in knowledge, as if in the palm of your hand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सहस्र॑ निष्कमेकैकं दापयामास पाण्डव:

English

The cycle of beings and the rise of the fruit of dharma are known to you, greatly wise one, for you are a treasure made of Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धनं सुवर्ण रजतं वासांसि विविधान्यपि

English

I have seen you established in a prosperous kingdom, whole in limb, healthy, surrounded by thousands of women, a celibate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विदुराय च राजासौ पूजां चक्रे यतव्रत:

English

Except for Bhishma son of Shantanu, truthful, of great valour, a hero devoted to dharma alone, in the three worlds, king,

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूजनीय पुरुषकी भाँति सम्मान किया

English

we have not heard of anyone, dear one, lying on a bed of arrows who has held off death by force and has natural lordship over it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वान् संतोषयामास संश्रितान् ददतां वर:

English

In truth, austerity, giving, sacrifice, archery, the Veda and constant care,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कपड़े, शय्या तथा आसन देकर संतुष्ट किया

English

kind, pure, self-controlled and devoted to the good of all beings, we have not heard of any great chariot-warrior like you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युयुत्सोर्धारतराष्ट्रस्य पूजां चक्रे महायशा:

English

You alone, in a single chariot, are able to conquer the gods with Gandharvas, the asuras and Rakshasas; there is no doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वासुदेवं महात्मानमभ्यगच्छत् कृताज्जलि:

English

You, Bhishma, mighty-armed, are among the Vasus like Vasava; ever called by the Brahmanas the ninth, not the lesser, in virtues.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वसुदेवनन्दन श्रीकृष्णके पास गये

English

I know who you are, best of men, famed even among the gods, greatly strong by your own power.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददर्श कृष्णमासीनं नीलमेघसमगद्युतिम्

English

Among men, lord of men, I have neither seen nor heard of any man on earth equal to you in virtues.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पीतकौशेयवसन हेम्नेवोपगतं मणिम्

English

You surpass even the gods in all virtues, O king, for by austerity you are able to create the worlds, moving and unmoving.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनकी शोभा बढाती है, मानो उगते हुए सूर्य उदयाचलको प्रकाशित कर रहे हों

English

So remove, Bhishma, the grief of this eldest son of Pandu, tormented by the destruction of his kinsmen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सो5भिगम्य महात्मानं विष्णुं पुरुषविग्रहम्

English

The dharmas declared for the four classes, Bharata, mixed with the four stages of life, all of them are known to you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखेन ते निशा कच्चिद् व्युष्टा बुद्धिमतां वर

English

What was said about the four Vedas and the four hotri priests, Bharata, and the eternal dharmas fixed in Sankhya and yoga,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथैवोपकश्रिता देवी बुद्धिर्बुद्धिमतां वर

English

and the one dharma that does not conflict with the four classes when practised, that first one, son of Ganga, is known to you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तव प्रसादाद् भगवंस्त्रिलोकगतिविक्रम

English

The Itihasa and Purana are fully known to you, and the whole of the law-books ever stand in your mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कच्चिल्लोकत्रयस्यास्य स्वस्ति लोकपरायण

English

Whatever matters causing doubt there are in this world, there is no cutter of them but you, bull among men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपक्रान्तो यतो देवस्तेन मे विस्मितं मन:

English

Remove with your wisdom the grief that has arisen in the Pandava's mind, O lord of men; for those like you, of supreme and wide intellect, exist for the peace of bewildered people."

हिन्दी अर्थ

ध्यानस्यास्य यथा तच्त्व॑ ब्रृहि धर्मभूतां वर

English

Vaisampayana said, "After this, Arjuna once more addressed his eldest brother of unfading glory, viz., king Yudhishthira of cheerless heart, and said these words: 'O thou that art conversant with every kind of duty, having by the practice of Kshatriya duties obtained sovereignty that is so very difficult of acquisition, and having conquered all thy foes, why dost thou burn in grief? O king, as regards Kshatriyas, death in battle is regarded more meritorious for them than the performance of diverse sacrifices. It is so declared in the ordinance that lays down the duties of Kshatriyas. Penances and Renunciation are the duties of Brahmanas. Even this is the ordinance (affecting the two orders) about the

हिन्दी अर्थ

आधार हैं, उन्हीं भीष्मजीका मैं मन-ही-मन चिन्तन करता था

English

"Homage to you, revered Vishnu, source of the world's dissolution; you are the doer, Hrishikesha, and the destroyer, unconquered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्हीं भीष्मका मैं मन-ही-मन चिन्तन करने लगा था

English

Homage to you, Vishvakarman, soul of the universe, source of the universe; you are the release of beings, standing beyond the five.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यह पृथ्वी अमावास्याकी रात्रिके समान श्रीहीन हो जायगी

English

Homage to you in the three worlds, homage to you in the three dependent ones; homage to you, lord of yoga, for you are the refuge of all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अभिगम्योपसंगृहा पृच्छ यत् ते मनोगतम्

English

By the word you speak resting on me, best of men, I see your divine states in the three paths.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञानान्यस्तं गमिष्यन्ति तस्मात् त्वां चोदयाम्यहम्

English

And I see in truth that eternal form of yours; the seven paths of the immeasurably radiant Wind are blocked by you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साश्रुकण्ठ: स धर्मज्ञो जनार्दनमुवाच ह

English

Your head pervades the sky, the goddess Earth is your feet, the directions your arms, the sun your eye, and Shakra rests in your valour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा तन्नात्र संदेहो विद्यते मम माधव

English

We infer your body, flax-flower-hued, clad in yellow, Achyuta, like a cloud with lightning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रुत॑ मया कथयतां ब्राह्मणानां महात्मनाम्

English

To me who have taken refuge in you, a devotee, wishing the desired goal, whatever is best, lotus-eyed one, meditate on that, best of gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्मितपूर्वमुवाचेदं भगवान् वासवानुज:

English

are exceedingly fierce and are always connected with the use of weapons, and it has been laid down, O chief of the Bharatas, that they should, when the time comes, perish by weapons on the field of battle. The life of even a Brahmana, O king, that lives in the observance of Kshatriya duties, is not censurable, for Kshatriyas also have sprung from Brahmana. Neither Renunciation, nor Sacrifice, nor Penances, nor dependence on the wealth of others, O ruler of men, has been ordained for Kshatriyas. Thou art acquainted with all duties, and thou art of righteous soul, O bull of Bharata's race! Thou art a wise king, skilled in all acts. Thou canst distinguish what is right in this world from what is wrong. Casting off this cheerlessness by repentance, address thyself with a strong will to action. The heart of a Kshatriya especially is hard as thunder. Having by the exercise of Kshatriya duties vanquished thy foes and acquired empire without a thorn in its side, conquer thy soul, O ruler of men, and be engaged in the performance of sacrifices and the practice of charity. Indra himself, though a Brahmana, became a Kshatriya in his acts, and battled with his sinful kinsfolk for eight hundred and ten times. Those acts of his, O monarch, are adorable and worthy of praise. Through them he obtained, as we have heard, the chiefship of the gods. Do thou, therefore, O monarch, perform sacrifices with profuse presents even as Indra did, O ruler of men, and thereby free thyself from thy fever. Do not, O bull among Kshatriyas, grieve thus for what is past. They that have been slain have attained to the highest

हिन्दी अर्थ

मां ध्याति पुरुषव्याप्रस्ततो मे तद्गतं मन:

English

end, sanctified by weapons and agreeably to the ordinances of the Kshatriya religion. That which has happened was ordained to happen. Destiny, O tiger among kings, is incapable of being resisted.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊढास्तिस्रस्तु ता: कन्यास्तमस्मि मनसा गत:

English

"You are my devotee, ever steadfast in uprightness, devoted to restraint, austerity, truth and giving, pure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च रामेण निस्तीर्णस्तमस्मि मनसा गतः

English

You are worthy, Bhishma, to see me by your own austerity, O king; for the worlds from which one does not return are present for you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरणं मामुपागच्छत् ततो मे तद्गतं मनः

English

Fifty-six days of your life remain, hero of the Kurus; then, by the rise of the fruit of good deeds, you will unite with them, Bhishma, leaving the body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वसिष्ठशिक्षितं तात तमस्मि मनसा गत:

English

These gods, the Vasus, all blazing like fire, mounted on celestial cars, hidden, await you, as the water-bird waits for the sun at its turning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साड़ांश्व चतुरो वेदांस्तमस्मि मनसा गत:

English

As soon as the revered Sun has turned to the northern quarter by time's course, you will go, hero among men, to the worlds from which a wise man does not return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं, उन्हींके चिन्तनमें मेरा मन लगा हुआ था

English

When you, Bhishma, have gone to that other world, all knowledge will perish entirely, hero; therefore we have all come near you to discern dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आधार ं सर्वविद्यानां तमस्मि मनसा गत:

English

Tell Yudhishthira, whose knowledge is afflicted by grief for kin, and who is bound to truth, words joined to dharma and wealth and concentration, meaningful, to remove his grief."

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वामग्रतः पुरस्कृत्य भीष्म॑ यास्यामहे वयम्

English

Vaisampayana said, "Thus addressed by Arjuna of curly hair, the Kuru king born of Kunti remained speechless. Then the island-born (Vyasa) said these words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शाण्डिल्यदेवलाभ्यां च मैत्रेयेण च धीमता

English

"Lord of the world, mighty-armed, auspicious Narayana, Achyuta, hearing your words I am flooded with joy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाता जोड़कर सब प्रकारसे उन्हीं सर्वात्मा श्रीकृष्णकी शरण लेता हूँ

English

And what shall I say in your presence, lord of speech, when all speech is contained in your speech?

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राहुर्नारायणं देवं यं विश्वस्य परायणम्

English

Whatever is done in the world or is to be done has come forth from you, for the divine worlds are made of your intellect.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गरीयसां गरिष्ठं च श्रेष्ठ च श्रेयसामपि

English

He who would speak of the world of the gods near the king of the gods would state to you the meanings of the sciences of dharma, desire and wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वात्मा सर्ववित् सर्व: सर्वज्ञ: सर्वभावन:

English

My mind is pained by the arrow-blows, Madhusudana, my limbs sink, and my intellect is not clear.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भौमस्य ब्रह्मणो गुप्त्यै दीप्तमग्निमिवारणि:

English

I have no ready thought at all to speak, Govinda, being pierced by arrows like poison and fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दृष्ट्यानन्त्याय गोविन्द पश्यत्यात्मानमात्मनि

English

My strength, my intelligence fail, my life hastens away, my vitals burn, and my mind wanders.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतिबुद्धीन्द्रियात्मानं तं प्रपद्ये प्रजापतिम्

English

From weakness my speech falters; how can I speak? Be gracious to me, Dasharha, delight of the family."

हिन्दी अर्थ

दर्शन त्वस्य लाभ: स्यात् त्वं हि ब्रह्ममयो निधि:

English

" Vyasa said, 'The words of Arjuna, O amiable Yudhishthira, are true. The highest religion, as declared by the scriptures, depends on the duties of domesticity. Thou art acquainted with all duties. Do thou then duly practise the duties prescribed for thee (viz., the duties of domesticity). A life of retirement in the woods, casting off the duties of domesticity, has not been laid down for thee. The gods, Pitris, guests, and servants, all depend (for their sustenance) upon the person leading a life of domesticity. Do thou then support all these, O lord of the earth! Birds and animals and various other creatures, O ruler of men, are supported by men leading domestic lives. He, therefore, that belongs to that mode of life is superior (to all others). A life of domesticity is the most difficult of all the four modes of life. Do thou practise that mode of life then, O Partha, which is difficult of being practised by persons of unrestrained sense. Thou hast a good knowledge of all the Vedas. Thou hast earned great ascetic merit. It behoveth thee, therefore, to bear like an ox the burthen of thy ancestral kingdom. Penances, sacrifices, forgiveness, learning, mendicancy, keeping the senses under control, contemplation, living in solitude, contentment, and knowledge (of Brahma), should, O king, be striven after by Brahmanas to the best of their ability for the attainment of success. I shall now tell thee the duties of Kshatriyas. They are not unknown to thee. Sacrifice, learning, exertion, ambition, l wielding 'the rod of punishment,' fierceness, protection of subjects., knowledge of the Vedas, practise of all kinds of penances, goodness of conduct, acquisition of wealth, and gifts to deserving persons,— these, O king, well performed and acquired by persons of the royal order, secure for them both this world and the next, as heard by us. Amongst these, O son of Kunti, wielding the rod of chastisement has been said to be the foremost. Strength must always reside in a Kshatriya, and upon strength depends chastisement. Those duties that I have mentioned are, O king, the principal ones for Kshatriyas and contribute greatly to their success. Vrihaspati, in this connection, sang this verse: 'Like a snake devouring a mouse, the Earth devours a king that is inclined to peace and a Brahmana that is exceedingly attached to a life of domesticity.' It is heard

हिन्दी अर्थ

पार्श्वस्थं सात्यकिं प्राह रथो मे युज्यतामिति

English

again that the royal sage Sudyumna, only by wielding the rod of chastisement, obtained the highest success, like Daksha himself, the son of Prachetas.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

--“भगवान् श्रीकृष्णका रथ तैयार करो”

English

Yudhishthira said, 'O holy one, by what acts did Sudyumna, that lord of the earth, obtain the highest success? I desire to hear the history of that king!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृताञ्जलिदररुिको राजसिंह

English

"Vyasa said, 'In this connection is cited this old history. There were two brothers, viz., Sankha and

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथमुत्सष्टवान् देहं कं च योगमधारयत्

English

[Vasudeva said:] "This speech is fitting from the bearer of the Kuru burden, of great valour and great strength, who sees all aims.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समावेशयदात्मानमात्मन्येव समाहित:

English

As for what you say to me of the pain from arrow-wounds, Gangeya, accept here a boon from me, made by my grace, lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने मनको परमात्मामें लगा दिया

English

You will have no despondency, no faintness, no burning, no pain, Gangeya, nor hunger or thirst."

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुशुभे परया लक्ष्म्या वृतो ब्राह्मणसत्तमै:

English

All knowledge will shine for you, blameless one, and attachment of your intellect will never arise anywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्तम शोभासे सुशोभित होने लगे, अनेकानेक श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण उन्हें घेरकर बैठे थे

English

Your mind, Bhishma, will always abide in sattva, free of rajas and tamas, like the moon freed from clouds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवस्थानेन वात्स्येन तथाश्मकसुमन्तुना

English

Whatever is joined to dharma or to wealth that you consider, in that your intellect will be supreme.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हारीतलोमशाभ्यां च तथा5न्रेयेण धीमता

English

And this fourfold host of beings, tiger among kings, you will behold, resorting to divine sight, of immeasurable valour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सनत्कुमार: कपिलो वाल्मीकिस्तुम्बुरु: कुरु:

English

Joined to the eye of knowledge, Bhishma, you will see in truth the fourfold net of creatures, like fish in clear water."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पिप्पलादोथ वायुश्न संवर्त: पुलह: कच:

English

[Vaishampayana said:] Then all the great sages with Vyasa honoured Krishna with words joined to Rik, Yajus and Saman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उलूक: परमो वितप्रो मार्कण्डेयो महामुनि:

English

Then a divine rain of flowers of all seasons fell from the sky where Vrishni, Gangeya and the Pandava were.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतैश्लान्यैर्मुनिगणैर्महाभागैर्महात्मभि:

English

Divine instruments played and hosts of Apsarases sang; nothing hostile or unpleasant was seen there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रियाद्वारा भगवान् श्रीकृष्णका ध्यान करने लगे

English

A pure, pleasant, auspicious wind blew, bearing all scents; the quarter was calm and beasts and birds called peacefully.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वरेण हृष्टपुष्टेन तुष्टाव मधुसूदनम्

English

Then after a moment the revered thousand-rayed sun was seen in the west, as if burning a forest in a solitary place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृताञ्जलिपुटो भूत्वा वाग्विदां प्रवर: प्रभु:

English

Then all the great sages rose and took leave of Janardana, Bhishma and King Yudhishthira.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आरिराधयिषु: कृष्णं वाचं जिगदिषामि याम्

English

Then Keshava, the Pandava, Satyaki, Sanjaya and Kripa Sharadvata bowed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुचिं शुचिपदं हंसं तत्पदं परमेष्ठिनम्

English

Then, duly honoured by them, devoted to dharma, saying "We shall meet tomorrow," they went hastily as they wished.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनाइमन्तं परं ब्रह्म न देवा नर्षयो विदु:

English

Likewise, taking leave of Gangeya, Keshava and the Pandavas, circumambulating him, mounted their bright chariots.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारायणादृषिगणास्तथा सिद्धमहोरगा:

English

Then with chariots with golden-tusked poles, with rutting elephants like mountains, with swift horses like Garuda, and foot-soldiers with bows and other weapons in hand,

हिन्दी अर्थ

परमात्माके रूपमें जानने लगे हैं

English

that army went in front of the chariots, and just so behind, exceedingly swift, in front and behind, like a great river, like the Narmada reaching the Riksha mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्मिन् विश्वानि भूतानि तिष्ठन्ति च विशन्ति च

English

Then in front the revered moon rose, gladdening that army, restoring the herbs, whose sap the sun had drunk, to their own quality again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हरिं सहस्रशिरसं सहस्रचरणेक्षणम्

English

Then entering the city, radiant like the city of the gods, the bulls of the Yadus and Pandavas went to their fine dwellings, weary, like lions to caves.