Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवानां निलयान् साधो सर्वनुत्क्रम्प यास्यसि

English

energy of mind, and capable of close application to all kinds of work. The king should honour the righteous and chastise the unrighteous. He should, acting with resolution, set the several orders to their respective duties. Ascertaining properly, by means of spies, the outward behaviour and the state of mind of the inhabitants of his city and provinces, he should adopt those measures that may be required. The king should himself supervise his spies and counsels, his treasury, and the agencies for inflicting chastisements. Upon these everything may be said to depend. With spies constituting his sight, the king should ascertain all the acts and intentions of his foes, friends, and neutrals. He should then, with heedfulness, devise his own measures, honouring those that are loyal to him and punishing those that are hostile. The king should always adore the gods in sacrifices and make gifts without giving pain to anybody. He should protect his subjects, never doing anything that may obstruct or thwart righteousness. He should always maintain and protect the helpless, the masterless, and the old, and women that are widows. The king should always honour the ascetics and make unto them gifts, at proper seasons of cloths and vessels and food. The king should, with attentive care, inform the

हिन्दी अर्थ

अबवीद् ब्राह्मणो वाक्यं कृत्वा कुशलसंविदम् स्वशक्‍्त्या कि करोमीह तद् भवान् प्रब्रवीतु माम्

English

[Bhishma said:] "Devoted to the dharmas of liberation, light of diet, master of the senses, one reaches the seat of Brahma, which is beyond nature and firm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न च युद्ध मया सार्थ किमर्थ याचसे पुन: वाग्युद्धे तदिदं तीव्रं मम विप्र त्वया सह

English

Here too they cite this ancient tale, the dialogue of Jaigishavya and Asita, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रूहि दास्यामि राजेन्द्र विभवे सति मा चिरम्

English

Asita Devala said to the greatly wise Jaigishavya, who knew the entire tradition of the dharmas, not angry, not glad:

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवश्य प्रदान करूँगा स्वस्ति ते5स्तु गमिष्यामि किड्च तस्य फलं वद

English

"You are not pleased when honoured, nor angry when blamed; what is your wisdom, whence is it, and what is its end?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्रोतु तत् फलं विप्रो नाहमिच्छे ससंशयम्

English

Thus questioned by him, the great ascetic answered him with great, unambiguous, pure words, with the sense of the lotus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संदिग्ध फल नहीं चाहता वाक्यं प्रमाणं राजर्षे ममाद्य तव चैव हि

English

"The goal, the supreme end, the peace of those of meritorious deeds: that I shall tell you, since you ask me, twice-born.

हिन्दी अर्थ

(हम दोनोंको अपनी-अपनी बातोंपर दृढ़ रहना चाहिए)

English

Ever equal toward those who blame and those who praise, Devala; and toward those who deny, and those who agree and do good;

हिन्दी अर्थ

जप्यस्य राजशार्दूल कथं वेत्स्याम्यहं फलम् क्या फल होगा, यह कैसे जान सकूँगा?

English

the wise do not wish to speak back to those who speak ill, to one intent on harm, and do not wish to strike back at a striker.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवताओंके लोकोंको लाँधकर उनसे भी ऊपर जाओगे त्यक्त्वा55त्मन: शरीरं च ततो लोकानवाप्स्यसि

English

ascetics (within his dominions) of the state of his own self, of all his measures, and of the kingdom, and should always behave with humility in their presence. When he sees ascetics of high birth and great learning that have abandoned all earthly objects, he should honour them with gifts of beds and seats and food. Whatever the nature of the distress into which he may fall, he should confide in an ascetic. The very robbers repose confidence upon persons of that character. The king should place his wealth in charge of an ascetic and should take wisdom from him. He should not, however, always wait upon them or worship them on all occasions. I From among those residing in his own kingdom, he should select one for friendship. Similarly, he should select another from among those that reside in the kingdom of his foe. He should select a third from among those residing in the forests, and a fourth from among those dwelling in the kingdoms paying tribute to him. He should show hospitality towards and bestow honours upon them and assign them the means of sustenance. He should behave towards the ascetics dwelling in the kingdoms of foes and in the forests in the same way as towards those that reside in his own kingdom. Engaged in penances and of rigid vows they would, if calamity overtakes the king and if he solicits protection, grant him what he wants. I have now told thee in brief the indications of the city in which the king should reside.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरीरका परित्याग करनेके पश्चात् ही तुम उन पुण्यलोकोंमें जाओगे

English

citadels are those that are built, on plains fortified with high walls and encircled with trenches all around. Human-citadels are unfortified cities properly protected by guards and a loyal population.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है; अत: इसका त्याग नहीं कर सकता स्वर्गमारोह भो विप्र कि वा वै रोचतेडनघ

English

Of ripe knowledge, greatly wise, conquerors of anger and of senses, they offend no one by mind, deed or speech.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गच्छ धर्म न मे श्रद्धा स्वर्ग गन्तुं विना55त्मना

English

Free of envy, they never harm each other, and the steadfast are never tormented by others' prosperity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सशरीरेण गन्तव्यं मया स्वर्ग न वा विभो ब्राह्मणं तं महाभागमुपगम्येदमब्नुवन्

English

They who do not speak overmuch in blame or praise of others, and are never altered by blame or praise,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालस्ते स्वर्गमारोढुं कालोहं त्वामुपागत:

English

who are calm in every way and intent on the good of all beings, who are not angry, not glad, offend none; freed from the knots of the heart, they move about at ease.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कालेन चोदितो विप्र त्वामितो नेतुमद्य वै बताइये, मैं आपलोगोंका कौन-सा कार्य करूँ?

English

They have no kinsmen, and are no one's kinsmen; they have no enemies, and are no one's enemies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब्रवीत् परमप्रीत: स्वशक्‍्त्या कि करोमि व:

English

Mortals who act thus live happily always; they follow dharma alone, knowers of dharma, best of the twice-born; those who fall from this path rejoice and are alarmed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपलोगोंकी क्या सेवा करूँ?” इक्ष्वाकुरगमत् तत्र समेता यत्र ते विभो

English

Standing on that path, whom shall I envy, and how? Blamed or praised, for what reason should I rejoice?

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुशलप्रश्नमकरोत् सर्वेषां राजसत्तम:

English

Men follow whatever path they wish; by blame or praise there will be no loss or gain for me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शक्तिके अनुसार आपकी क्‍या सेवा करूँ? यह आप मुझे बतावें"

English

The knower of truth should be satisfied with dishonour as with nectar, and ever be alarmed at honour as at poison.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ददानि वसु किंचित्ते प्रथितं तद् वदस्व मे प्रवृत्ताश्न निवृत्ताश्न निवृत्तो5हं प्रतिग्रहात्

English

One who is scorned sleeps happily here and hereafter, both; freed from all sins; he who scorns is bound.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रृहि त्वं नृपतिश्रेष्ठ तपसा साधयामि किम्

English

Whatever wise ones seek the highest goal, relying on this vow they prosper in happiness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपस्याद्वारा आपका कौन-सा कार्य सिद्ध करूँ? अन्योन्यस्यान्तरं नास्ति यदिष्ट॑ तत् समाचर

English

Gathering in from every side all desires, master of his senses, he reaches the seat of Brahma, beyond nature and firm.

हिन्दी अर्थ

याचे त्वां दीयतां महां जप्यस्यास्य फलं द्विज

English

Neither gods, gandharvas, pishachas nor rakshasas follow in the footsteps of one who has reached the highest goal."

हिन्दी अर्थ

न वाचं दूषयिष्यामि सत्यं रक्ष स्थिरो भव

English

should kill them, suspecting them to be depositories of the king's wealth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कस्मात्त्वमनृतं वाक्‍्यं देहीति कुरुषेडशुभम् धर्मेभ्य: सम्परि भ्रष्टो लोकाननुचरिष्यसि

English

[Bhishma said:] "Here I shall relate to you, bull of the Bharatas, as you ask, the dialogue of Ugrasena and Keshava about Narada.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विप्रो यदीच्छते गन्तुं चीर्ण गृह्नातु मे फलम्

English

[Ugrasena said:] "See, the world is stirred at the mention of Narada; I think he is endowed with virtues; tell me, as I ask."

हिन्दी अर्थ

निवृत्तलक्षणं धर्ममुपासे संहितां जपन् तपःस्वाध्यायशीलोऊहं निवत्तश्न प्रतिग्रहात्

English

[Vasudeva said:] "Hear from me, lord of the Kukuras, as I wish to tell, the good virtues of Narada in brief, lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आवयोर्यत् फलं किज्चित् सहितं नौ तदस्त्विह

English

His pride does not arise from conduct and destroy the body; his learning and conduct are unbroken; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हम दोनोंका उनपर समान अधिकार रहे प्रतीच्छ मत्कृतं धर्म यदि ते मय्यनुग्रह:

English

Narada is truly an ascetic; there is no transgression in his speech, whether from desire or greed; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप स्वीकार कर लें

English

Knower of the truth of the rule of the self, patient, capable, master of his senses, honest and truthful, therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस प्रकार कह रहे थे शासन करनेवाले राजा करेंगे

English

Great in energy, fame, intellect, policy, humility, birth and austerity; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

झूठ बोलते हो। मुझपर तुम्हारा ऋण है

English

Easy in nature, a good companion, a good eater, of good manners, pure, of good speech and free of envy; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महानधर्मो भविता तव राजन् मृषा कृत: तन्मे निसृष्टं गृह्लीष्व भव सत्ये स्थिरोडपि च

English

He truly does good; there is no sin in him; he is not pleased by others' misfortunes; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुत एव जनिष्यांस्तु मृषावादपरायण:

English

He seeks aims through Vedic hearing and tales, is patient and not contemptuous; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा सत्यं परे लोके तथेह पुरुषर्षभ शतै: शतसहसैश्व तै: सत्यान्न विशिष्यते

English

Through equanimity none is dear or undear to him; he speaks in agreement with the mind; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्यमेकाक्षरो यज्ञ: सत्यमेकाक्षरं श्रुतम्

English

Much learned, a teller of tales, wise, tireless, not crooked, undismayed, not angry and not greedy; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अविनाशी यज्ञ है, सत्य ही एकमात्र नाशरहित सनातन वेद है सत्याद् धर्मो दमश्नैव सर्व सत्ये प्रतेष्ठितम्

English

Never has he had a quarrel over wealth, dharma or desire; his faults are cut off; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आधारपर सब कुछ टिका हुआ है

English

Firm in devotion, blameless in self, learned, merciful, free of delusion and fault; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्रतचर्या तथा सत्यमोड्कार: सत्यमेव च सत्येन वायुरभ्येति सत्येन तपते रवि:

English

Unattached to all attachments, yet seeming attached, not long in doubt, eloquent; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्यं यज्ञस्तपो वेदा: स्तोभा मन्त्रा: सरस्वती

English

He does not concentrate for honour, never praises himself, is free of envy and firm in speech; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्तोभ, मन्त्र और सरस्वती--सब सत्यके ही स्वरूप हैं समकक्षां तुलयतो यतः सत्यं ततोडधिकम्

English

Not reproaching the world's varied conduct or nature, skilled in the science of association; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

असत्यपूर्ण बर्ताव करना चाहते हैं?

English

He envies no tradition, does not live on his austerity, never wastes time, master of himself; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उभावानृतिकावेतौ न मृषा कर्तुमहसि

English

Of toil done, of trained wisdom, never satiated in concentration, steady in rules and heedful; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और मेरी भी बात मिथ्या न कीजिये दातार: क्षत्रिया: प्रोक्ता गृहल्लीयां भवतः कथम्

English

Modest and disciplined, easily led by others toward the good, not betraying others' secrets; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इहागम्य तु याचित्वा न गृह्नीषे पुन: कथम्

English

He does not rejoice at gains nor suffer at losses, of steady mind and unattached; therefore he is honoured everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्विजो दानफलैर्युक्तो राजा सत्यफलेन च अविवादोडस्तु युवयोरुभौ तुल्यफलौ युवाम्

English

Who would not love one endowed with all virtues, skilled, pure, undaunted, knowing time and policy?"