Karna Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्यथा चिन्तितं कार्यमन्यथा तत् तु जायते

English

Vaishampayana said, "Hearing this intelligence, O monarch, Dhritarashtra the son of Ambika, feeling the acme of grief, regarded Duryodhana to be already dead. Exceedingly agitated, the king fell down on the Earth like an elephant deprived of its senses. When that foremost of the monarchs, greatly agitated, fell down on the Earth, loud wails were uttered, O best of the Bharatas, by the ladies (of the royal household). That noise was so loud that it seemed to fill the entire Earth. Immersed in a deep ocean of woe, the Bharata ladies, with hearts exceedingly agitated and scorched by grief, wept aloud. Approaching the king, Gandhari, O bull of Bharata' s race, and the other ladies of the household, all fell down on the earth, deprived of their senses. Then Sanjaya, O king, began to comfort those ladies stricken with grief, bathed in tears, and reft of consciousness. Comforted (by Sanjaya), those ladies began to tremble repeatedly like a plantain grove shaken by the wind. Vidura also, sprinkling that descendant of Kuru with water, began to comfort the puissant monarch who had knowledge only for his eye. Slowly restored to consciousness, and understanding that the ladies of the household were there, the king, O monarch, remained perfectly silent for some time like one reft of reason. Having reflected then for some time, and repeatedly drawn long breaths, the king censured his own sons and applauded the Pandavas. Censuring also his own intelligence and that of Shakuni the son of Subala, the king, having reflected for a long time, began to tremble repeatedly. Controlling his mind once more, the king, with sufficient fortitude, questioned his charioteer Sanjaya the son of Gavalgana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गान्धारांश्ष विदेहांश्व॒ जित्वा कार्यार्थमाहवे

English

While the Kaurava army was fleeing, O great king, Partha arranged his own army and stood with his brothers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य सर्पमुखो दिव्य: शर: काउ्चनभूषण:

English

Knowing him to be so placed and seeing his own army fleeing, your son, O best of the Bharatas, checked it by his manliness.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्त्र नष्ट हो गये होंगे, तभी जैसा कि तुम मुझे बता रहे हो, वह मारा गया होगा

English

Having rallied his troops and relying on the strength of his arms, O Bharata, he fought a very long time with the Pandavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्निग्धचन्दनदिग्धस्य मच्छरस्याभिधावत:

English

When the enemy, having attained their aims, joyful, and exerting themselves long, had been fought, at the approach of evening he ordered the retreat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्न गाण्डीवमुक्तानां स्पर्शमुग्रमचिन्तयन्

English

Having withdrawn the troops and entered his own camp, the Kurus then took counsel for their own good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य नासीद् भयं पार्थ: सपुत्रै: सजनार्दनै:

English

They sat on costly couches spread with rich coverlets, on excellent seats, like immortals reclining on comfortable beds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्य नाहं वध॑ मन्ये देवैरपि सवासवै:

English

Then King Duryodhana, addressing those mighty archers in very gentle and conciliatory words, spoke what the time required.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हि ज्यां संस्पृशानस्य तलन्रे वापि गृह्नत:

English

"O best of the wise, all of you tell your minds without delay: in such a case, kings, what should be done that will be effective?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाता है। अहो! निश्चय ही हैव प्रबल और काल दुर्लड्घ्य है

English

"Dhritarashtra said, T have heard, O Sanjaya, all that thou hast said. Hath my son Duryodhana, O Suta, who is ever desirous of victory, already gone to Yama's abode, despairing of success? Tell me truly, O Sanjaya, all this even if thou wilt have to repeat it!'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

कच्चिन्न दीनाचरितं कृतवांस्तात संयुगे

English

Vaishampayana continued, "Thus addressed by the king, O Janamejaya, the Suta said unto him, 'The mighty car-warrior Vaikartana, O monarch, hath been slain with his sons and brothers, and other Suta warriors, all of whom were mighty bowmen ready to lay down their lives in battle! Dushasana also hath been slain by the renowned son of Pandu. Indeed, his blood also hath been, from wrath, drunk by Bhimasena in battle ! ' "

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरतल्पे शयानेन भीष्मेण सुमहात्मना

English

"Attachment, application, skill and policy are the means of accomplishing a purpose, as the wise say; all of these depend on fate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रशमाद्धि भवेच्छान्तिर्मदन्तं युद्धमस्तु व:

English

Those heroes of ours, world-famed, godlike great chariot-warriors, prudent, disciplined, skilful and devoted, have been slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहं तु निहतामात्यो हतपुत्रश्न संजय

English

Yet we should not despair of victory; when all measures are well taken here, even fate is made favourable.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा हि शकुनिं गृह छित्त्वा पक्षी च संजय

English

So we, having made Karna, the foremost of men, endowed with every excellence, our commander, will crush our enemies."

हिन्दी अर्थ

लूनपक्षतया तस्य गमन॑ नोपपद्यते

English

Then Duryodhana, pleased on hearing those pleasant words, which were kindly, true, beneficial to himself and auspicious,

हिन्दी अर्थ

कां दिशं प्रतिपत्स्यामि दीन: शत्रुवशं गत:

English

steadying his mind and relying on the strength of his arms, O great king, spoke to Radheya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रहित हो शत्रुके वशमें पड़कर दीनभावसे किस दिशाको जाऊँगा?

English

"Karna, I know your valour and your supreme friendship to me; still, O mighty-armed, I shall speak to you words for your good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याकुलचित्त हो धृतराष्ट्रने पुन: संजयसे इस प्रकार कहा

English

Having heard, do as you please, hero of the Kurus, as it pleases you; you are the wisest of all and always my highest refuge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स जित: पाण्डवै: शूरै:ः समरे बाहुशालिभि:

English

The two atirathas Bhishma and Drona, my commanders, are slain; let you be commander, richer in merit than they.

हिन्दी अर्थ

के वीरा: पर्यतिष्ठन्त तन्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

Those two mighty archers were partial to Dhananjaya, yet I honoured them, Radheya, at your word.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौन-कौन-से वीर ठहर सके; यह मुझे बताओ

English

Looking to Bhishma's seniority as grandsire, he protected the sons of Pandu in the great war, dear one, for only ten days.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उक्त त्वया पुरा तात यथा वीरो निपातित:

English

And when Bhishma, our grandsire, laid down his weapons, he was slain by Phalguna in the great battle, putting Shikhandin before him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युक्तयोगो महेष्वास: शरैरबहुभिराचित:

English

When that illustrious one had fallen on the bed of arrows, then, at your word, tiger among men, Drona became our leader.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तरेण हतावेतौ छलेन च विशेषत:

English

He too protected the Parthas in this battle because they were his pupils; and that aged one was swiftly slain by Dhrishtadyumna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणी हि समरे न हन्याद् वज़भूत् स्वयम्

English

With those two chiefs slain, O one of immeasurable prowess, reflecting, I see no one but you equal to fighting in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्ण त्वस्यन्तमस्त्राणि दिव्यानि च बहूनि च

English

You alone are able to win us victory, without doubt; at the beginning, in the middle and at the end, that is known to you alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णको मृत्यु कैसे छू सकी?

English

Therefore, like a draught-ox, you ought to bear the yoke in battle; consecrate yourself as commander.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य विद्युत्प्रभां शक्ति दिव्यां कनकभूषणाम्

English

As Skanda, the imperishable lord, is leader of the gods' army, so may you bear this army of Dhritarashtra's sons for me; slay all the hosts of foes as Mahendra the danavas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणमुखान् वीरान् योडवमन्ये महारथान्

English

Knowing you, the great chariot-warrior, to be firm in battle, the Pandavas with the Panchalas will flee as danavas on seeing Vishnu. Therefore, tiger among men, lead the great army."

हिन्दी अर्थ

यश्च नागायुतप्राणं वजरंहसमच्युतम्

English

When you are in position, the Pandavas will lose heart, with their ministers, the Panchalas and the Srinjayas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतांश्व दिवसान् यस्य युद्धे भीतो धनंजय:

English

As the risen sun, shining with its own splendour, dispels dense darkness, so dispel our foes."

हिन्दी अर्थ

संशप्तकानां योधा ये आह्वयन्त सदान्यत:

English

[Karna said:] "I said this before, in your presence, O Gandhari's son: I shall conquer the Pandavas, O king, with their sons and with Janardana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति व्यपदिशन् पार्थों वर्जयन् सूतजं रणे

English

I shall be your commander, there is no doubt of it; be steady, great king, and know the Pandavas as already conquered."

हिन्दी अर्थ

रथभडज़ो न चेत् तस्य धरनुर्वा न व्यशीर्यत

English

[Sanjaya said:] Thus addressed, King Duryodhana of great splendour rose up with the kings, as Shatakratu with the gods, to honour Karna with the generalship, as the immortals honoured Skanda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नष्ट हुए थे, तब शत्रुओंने उसे किस प्रकार मार दिया?

English

Then, O king, the kings led by Duryodhana, desiring victory, quickly consecrated him with the prescribed rites, with golden and earthen jars consecrated by mantras,

हिन्दी अर्थ

को हि शक्तो रणे कर्ण विधुन्वानं महद् धनुः

English

with horns filled with water—of rhinoceros, bull and great ox—with vessels of jewels and pearls, and with other pure and fragrant herbs,

हिन्दी अर्थ

जेतुं पुरुषशार्दूलं शार्टूलमिव वेगिनम्

English

as he sat on a seat of udumbara wood covered with linen, with the rite seen in the scriptures and the accessories well gathered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्त्राणि वा प्रणष्टानि यथा शंससि मे हतम्

English

"Conquer the Parthas with Govinda and their followers in the great battle," the bards and twice-born said to him, O best of the Bharatas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न हन्मि फाल्गुनं यावत् तावत् पादौ न धावये

English

"Slay the Parthas with the Panchalas, Radheya, for our victory, like the sun rising and dispelling darkness with its fierce rays.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य भीतो रणे निद्रां धर्मराजो युधिष्ठिर:

English

The ungrateful Keshavas are unable to bear the arrows loosed by you, as one cannot bear the sight of blazing sunbeams.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य वीर्यवतो वीर्यमुपाश्रित्य महात्मन:

English

The Parthas with the Panchalas cannot stand before you, as danavas cannot before Mahendra with weapons in hand in battle."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्रापि च सभामध्ये पाण्डवानां च पश्यताम्

English

Radheya, consecrated, immeasurably splendid in his radiance, outshone all in form, like a second sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न सन्ति पतय: कृष्णे सर्वे षण्ढतिलै: समा:

English

Your son, having consecrated Radheya as commander, deemed himself fulfilled, driven by time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदि भीष्मो रणश्लाघी द्रोणो वा युधि दुर्मद:

English

Karna too, O king, tamer of foes, having obtained the generalship, ordered the array for the sunrise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सवनिव हनिष्यामि व्येतु ते मानसो ज्वर:

English

Surrounded by your sons, Karna shone there, O Bharata, like Skanda among the gods in the war with Taraka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपि स्यान्मेदिनी हीना सोमसूर्यप्रभांशुभि:

English

Vaishampayana said, "Hearing these words, O monarch, Ambika's son Dhritarashtra, with heart agitated by grief, addressed his driver Sanjaya, saying, 'Though the evil policy, O sire, of my son of little foresight, Vikartana's son hath been slain! This intelligence is cutting the very core of my heart! I am desirous of crossing this sea of grief! Remove my doubts, therefore, by telling me who are still alive and who are dead amongst the Kurus and the Pandavas ! '

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचार्यो यो धनुर्वेदे गौतमो रथसत्तम:

English

[Dhritarashtra said:] When he had ordered the army to be arrayed, at the sun's rising, what did the greatly wise one do? Tell me that, Sanjaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवशेषं न पश्यामि ककुदे मृदिते सति

English

[Sanjaya said:] Knowing Karna's mind, your son, O best of the Bharatas, ordered the array to be formed, with auspicious music and instruments before him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसे पराक्रमपूर्वक रोका

English

In the last watch of the night, O revered one, a great sound "Yoga! Yoga!" suddenly arose from your son's camp.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिंहासनोंपर बैठे हुए थे, मानो देवता सुखद शय्याओंपर विराज रहे हों

English

Of elephants being equipped, of armoured chariots, of foot-soldiers arming and of horses, O lord of men,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तानाभाष्य महेष्वासान् प्राप्तकालमभाषत

English

and of warriors shouting to one another in haste, there arose a tumultuous noise touching the sky.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं गते तु कि कार्य कि च कार्यतरं नूपा:

English

Then the son of the charioteer appeared with a white banner and horses of the colour of the young sun, a golden-backed bow, an elephant-rope standard,

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरेश युद्धकी इच्छासे नाना प्रकारकी चेष्टाएँ करने लगे

English

a quiver full of arrows, armlets, armour, and bearing shataghnis, bells, darts, spears and javelins,

हिन्दी अर्थ

समुद्वीक्ष्य मुखं राज्ञो बालार्कसमवर्चसम्

English

a bow in perfect order, with the lustre of the spotless sun, on a chariot with many banners.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स नूनं वृषभस्कन्ध॑ कर्ण दृष्टवा निपातितम्

English

"Sanjaya said, 'Endued with great prowess and invincible in battle, Bhishma the son of Shantanu, O king, having slain large numbers of Srinjayas and Pancalas, hath been slain after ten days. The mighty and invincible bowman Drona of the golden car, having slaughtered the Pancala divisions in battle, hath been slain. Having slaughtered the half of what remained after the carnage by Bhishma and the illustrious Drona, Vikartana' s son Karna hath been slain. Endued with great strength, O monarch, prince Vivingsati, having slain hundreds of Anarta warriors in battle, hath been slain. Thy heroic son Vikarna, deprived of steeds and weapons, stood, facing the foe, remembering the duties of Kshatriyas. Remembering the many foul wrongs inflicted upon him by Duryodhana, and bearing in mind his own vow, Bhimasena hath slain him. Possessed of great might, Vinda and Anuvinda, the two princes of Avanti, after achieving the most difficult feats, have gone to Yama's abode. That hero who had under his sway ten kingdoms, having Sindhu for their chief, him who was ever obedient to thee, Jayadratha of mighty energy, O king, Arjuna hath slain after vanquishing eleven akshauhinis of troops with his keen arrows. Endued with great activity and incapable of being easily defeated in battle, the son of Duryodhana, ever obedient to his sire's commands, hath been slain by the son of Subhadra. The brave son of Dushasana, possessed of mighty arms and fierce in battle, hath been despatched to Yama's abode by Draupadi's son exerting himself with great prowess! The ruler of the Kiratas and other dwellers of the lowlands on the seacoast, the much respected and dear friend of the chief of the celestials himself, the virtuous king Bhagadatta, who was ever devoted to Kshatriya duties, hath been despatched to Yama's abode by Dhananjaya exerting himself great with prowess. The kinsman of the Kauravas, the son of Somadatta, the brave and celebrated Bhurishrava, O king, hath been slain by Satyaki in battle. The Amvashtha king Srutayus, that foremost of Kshatriyas, who used to career in battle most fearlessly, hath been slain by Arjuna. Thy son Dushasana, accomplished in arms and invincible in battle, and who was always wrathful, hath, O monarch, been slain by Bhimasena. Sudakshina, O king, who had many thousands of wonderful elephants, hath been slain in battle by Arjuna. The ruler of the Kosolas, having slain many hundreds of foes, hath himself been despatched to Yama's abode by Subhadra' s son exerting himself with prowess. Having fought with many thousands of foes and with the mighty car-warrior Bhimasena himself, thy son Citrasena hath been slain by Bhimasena. The brave younger brother of the ruler of the Madras, that enhancer of the fears of foes, that handsome warrior armed with sword and shield, hath been slain by Subhadra' s son. He who was equal to Karna himself in battle, Kama's son Vrishasena, accomplished in arms, of mighty energy and steady prowess, hath, in the very sight of Karna, been despatched to Yama's abode by Dhananjaya who put forth his prowess remembering the

हिन्दी अर्थ

हत॑ वैकर्तन श्र॒त्वा द्वैरथे सव्यसाचिना

English

Seeing mighty-bowed Karna on his chariot, best of chariot-warriors, like the rising sun dispelling darkness by thousands of rays,

हिन्दी अर्थ

विजय होती देखकर दुर्योधनने क्या कहा था?

English

the Kauravas there, O revered one, did not regard the loss of Bhishma, nor of Drona, nor of others as a calamity, tiger among men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्मर्षणं हतं दृष्टवा वृषसेनं च संयुगे

English

Then Karna, urging the warriors with the sound of his conch, O revered one, drove forth the Kaurava army.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पराड्मुखांश्व राज्ञस्तु पलायनपरायणान्

English

Having arranged the army in the makara (crocodile) array, the mighty archer, scorcher of foes, then advanced against the Pandavas, desiring victory.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वयं वैरं महत् कृत्वा वार्यमाण: सुह्ृदू्गणै:

English

At the mouth of the makara, O king, stood Karna; at its eyes the hero Shakuni and the great chariot-warrior Uluka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्यूतं कृत्वा पुरा हृष्ो वज्चयित्वा च पाण्डवान्

English

At the head stood Drona's son, at the neck all the uterine brothers, in the middle King Duryodhana surrounded by a great force.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृतवर्मा महेष्वास: सात्वतानां महारथ:

English

On the left foot, O king of kings, stood Kritavarman, with the Narayana forces and herdsmen, arrogant in battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणा: क्षत्रिया वैश्या यस्य शिक्षामुपासते

English

On the right foot, O king, stood Gautama (Kripa) of true prowess, surrounded by Trigartas, mighty archers and southerners.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युवा रूपेण सम्पन्नो दर्शनीयो महायशा:

English

On the left hind foot stood Shalya with a great army arisen from the Madra country.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णके मारे जानेपर क्या कहा?

English

On the right, O great king, stood Sushena, true to his word, surrounded by thousands of chariots and hundreds of elephants.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मद्रराजो महेष्वास: शल्य: समितिशोभन:

English

At the tail stood the two great-hearted royal brothers Chitrasena and Chitra with a great army.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किमभाषत वीरौ5सौ मद्राणामधिपो बली

English

When Karna, the best of men, had advanced, O king of kings, the king of dharma, looking at Dhananjaya, said this:

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैकर्तन कर्णको मारा गया देखकर क्या बातें कर रहे थे?

English

"See, Partha, the great army of Dhritarashtra's son in the battle, arrayed by Karna, hero, guarded by heroic great chariot-warriors.

हिन्दी अर्थ

के वा मुखमनीकानामासन् संजय भागश:

English

This great host of Dhritarashtra's son has been stripped of its heroes; little remains, mighty-armed one, and I count it as straw.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनाओंके मुख (अग्रभाग) की रक्षा करते रहे?

English

Here only one mighty archer stands, the charioteer's son, who is unconquerable by gods, asuras, gandharvas, kinnaras and great serpents, and by the three worlds of moving and unmoving beings, best of chariot-warriors.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैकर्तनस्य सारथ्ये तन्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

Having slain him today, mighty-armed one, the victory will be yours, Phalguna, and the thorn of my twelve years will be pulled out. Knowing this, mighty-armed one, arrange the array as you wish."

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया? यह मुझे बताओ

English

Hearing his brother's words, the white-horsed Pandava countered that army with the half-moon array.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वाम॑ चक्र ररक्षुर्वा के वा वीरस्य पृष्ठत:

English

On the left stood Bhimasena, O king, and on the right the mighty archer Dhrishtadyumna of great strength.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यर्थ: कथं समभवत् तन्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

In the middle of the array was the Pandava himself with Krishna as charioteer; Nakula, Sahadeva and the king of dharma were behind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भीष्मद्रोणौ हतीौ श्रुत्वा को न्यर्थों जीवितेन मे

English

The two Panchalas Yudhamanyu and Uttamaujas, guarding the wheels, did not leave Arjuna in battle, being protected by Kiritin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यह सुनकर मेरे जीवित रहनेका क्या प्रयोजन है?

English

The remaining brave kings stood in the array armoured, each according to feeling, zeal and strength, O Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यस्य बाह्ोर्बलं तुल्यं कुज्जराणां शतं शतै:

English

Having thus arrayed that great formation, O Bharata, the Pandavas and your mighty archers set their minds on battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संग्रामे नरवीराणां तनन्‍्ममाचक्ष्व संजय

English

Seeing your army arrayed by the charioteer's son in the battle, your son with his kin thought the Pandavas slain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथा च द्विषतां हन्ता रणे शान्तस्तदुच्यताम्

English

Likewise Yudhishthira, seeing the Pandava army arrayed, thought Dhritarashtra's sons with Karna slain, O lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकार वह रणभूमिमें शान्त हो गया, वह सारा वृत्तान्त मुझे बताओ

English

Then conches, kettledrums, tabors, anakas and cow-horns suddenly sounded, and noises arose on all sides.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते कर्णपर्वणि धृतराष्ट्रप्रश्ने नवमो5ध्याय:

English

On both armies, O king, great sounds were played, and the lion-roar of heroes eager for victory arose.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृते च मोघसंकल्पे द्रोणपुत्रे महारथे

English

The neighing of horses, the trumpeting of elephants and the fierce rattle of chariot wheels arose, O lord of men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यूह पार्थ: स्वकं सैन्यमतिष्ठद् भ्रातृभिर्वृत:

English

No one knew the grief for Drona, O best of the Bharatas, on seeing mighty-bowed Karna armoured at the front of the array.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विद्रुतं स्वबलं दृष्टवा पौरुषेण न्‍्यवारयत्

English

The two great armies, of great strength, with delighted men and elephants, stood eager to fight, O king, to strike each other at once.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युद्ध्वा च सुचिरं काल॑ पाण्डवै: सह भारत

English

There, intent and greatly enraged, standing facing one another, Karna and the Pandava shone in the midst of the armies, O king of kings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुरव: सुह्िितं मन्त्र मन्त्रयाउचक्रिरे मिथ:

English

The two armies, as if dancing, met each other; those eager to fight went out from their flanks and counter-flanks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वरासनेषूपविष्टा: सुखशय्यास्विवामरा:

English

Then the battle began of men, elephants, horses and chariot-warriors, O great king, each fiercely striking the other.