वनपर्व - Vanaparva
अध्यायः – 4 ::Chapter-4
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धृतराष्ट्र उवाच॥ एवमेतन्महाप्राज्ञ यथा वदसि नो मुने । अहं चैव विजानामि सर्वे चेमे नराधिपाः ॥ 1॥ भवांस्तु मन्यते साधु यत्कुरूणां सुखोदयम् । तदेव विदुरोऽप्याह भीष्मो द्रोणश्च मां मुने ॥ 2॥ यदि त्वहमनुग्राह्यः कौरवेषु दया यदि । अनुशाधि दुरात्मानं पुत्रं दुर्योधनं मम ॥ 3॥ व्यास उवाच॥ अयमायाति वै राजन्मैत्रेयो भगवानृषिः । अन्वीय पाण्डवान्भ्रातॄनिहैवास्मद्दिदृक्षया ॥ 4॥ एष दुर्योधनं पुत्रं तव राजन्महानृषिः । अनुशास्ता यथान्यायं शमायास्य कुलस्य ते ॥ 5॥ ब्रूयाद्यदेष राजेन्द्र तत्कार्यमविशङ्कया । अक्रियायां हि कार्यस्य पुत्रं ते शप्स्यते रुषा ॥ 6॥ वैशम्पायन उवाच॥ एवमुक्त्वा ययौ व्यासो मैत्रेयः प्रत्यदृश्यत । पूजया प्रतिजग्राह सपुत्रस्तं नराधिपः ॥ 7॥ दत्त्वार्घ्याद्याः क्रियाः सर्वा विश्रान्तं मुनिपुङ्गवम् । प्रश्रयेणाब्रवीद्राजा धृतराष्ट्रोऽम्बिकासुतः ॥ 8॥ सुखेनागमनं कच्चिद्भगवन्कुरुजाङ्गले । कच्चित्कुशलिनो वीरा भ्रातरः पञ्च पाण्डवाः ॥ 9॥ समये स्थातुमिच्छन्ति कच्चिच्च पुरुषर्षभाः । कच्चित्कुरूणां सौभ्रात्रमव्युच्छिन्नं भविष्यति ॥ 10॥ मैत्रेय उवाच॥ तीर्थयात्रामनुक्रामन्प्राप्तोऽस्मि कुरुजाङ्गलम् । यदृच्छया धर्मराजं दृष्टवान्काम्यके वने ॥ 11॥ तं जटाजिनसंवीतं तपोवननिवासिनम् । समाजग्मुर्महात्मानं द्रष्टुं मुनिगणाः प्रभो ॥ 12॥ तत्राश्रौषं महाराज पुत्राणां तव विभ्रमम् । अनयं द्यूतरूपेण महापायमुपस्थितम् ॥ 13॥ ततोऽहं त्वामनुप्राप्तः कौरवाणामवेक्षया । सदा ह्यभ्यधिकः स्नेहः प्रीतिश्च त्वयि मे प्रभो ॥ 14॥ नैतदौपयिकं राजंस्त्वयि भीष्मे च जीवति । यदन्योन्येन ते पुत्रा विरुध्यन्ते नराधिप ॥ 15॥ मेढीभूतः स्वयं राजन्निग्रहे प्रग्रहे भवान् । किमर्थमनयं घोरमुत्पतन्तमुपेक्षसे ॥ 16॥ दस्यूनामिव यद्वृत्तं सभायां कुरुनन्दन । तेन न भ्राजसे राजंस्तापसानां समागमे ॥ 17॥ वैशम्पायन उवाच॥ ततो व्यावृत्य राजानं दुर्योधनममर्षणम् । उवाच श्लक्ष्णया वाचा मैत्रेयो भगवानृषिः ॥ 18॥ दुर्योधन महाबाहो निबोध वदतां वर । वचनं मे महाप्राज्ञ ब्रुवतो यद्धितं तव ॥ 19॥ मा द्रुहः पाण्डवान्राजन्कुरुष्व हितमात्मनः । पाण्डवानां कुरूणां च लोकस्य च नरर्षभ ॥ 20॥ ते हि सर्वे नरव्याघ्राः शूरा विक्रान्तयोधिनः । सर्वे नागायुतप्राणा वज्रसंहनना दृढाः ॥ 21॥ सत्यव्रतपराः सर्वे सर्वे पुरुषमानिनः । हन्तारो देवशत्रूणां रक्षसां कामरूपिणाम् ॥ हिडिम्बबकमुख्यानां किर्मीरस्य च रक्षसः ॥ 22॥ इतः प्रच्यवतां रात्रौ यः स तेषां महात्मनाम् । आवृत्य मार्गं रौद्रात्मा तस्थौ गिरिरिवाचलः ॥ 23॥ तं भीमः समरश्लाघी बलेन बलिनां वरः । जघान पशुमारेण व्याघ्रः क्षुद्रमृगं यथा ॥ 24॥ पश्य दिग्विजये राजन्यथा भीमेन पातितः । जरासन्धो महेष्वासो नागायुतबलो युधि ॥ 25॥ सम्बन्धी वासुदेवश्च येषां श्यालश्च पार्षतः । कस्तान्युधि समासीत जरामरणवान्नरः ॥ 26॥ तस्य ते शम एवास्तु पाण्डवैर्भरतर्षभ । कुरु मे वचनं राजन्मा मृत्युवशमन्वगाः ॥ 27॥ एवं तु ब्रुवतस्तस्य मैत्रेयस्य विशां पते । ऊरुं गजकराकारं करेणाभिजघान सः ॥ 28॥ दुर्योधनः स्मितं कृत्वा चरणेनालिखन्महीम् । न किञ्चिदुक्त्वा दुर्मेधास्तस्थौ किञ्चिदवाङ्मुखः ॥ 29॥ तमशुश्रूषमाणं तु विलिखन्तं वसुन्धराम् । दृष्ट्वा दुर्योधनं राजन्मैत्रेयं कोप आविशत् ॥ 30॥ स कोपवशमापन्नो मैत्रेयो मुनिसत्तमः । विधिना सम्प्रयुक्तश्च शापायास्य मनो दधे ॥ 31॥ ततः स वार्युपस्पृश्य कोपसंरक्तलोचनः । मैत्रेयो धार्तराष्ट्रं तमशपद्दुष्टचेतसम् ॥ 32॥ यस्मात्त्वं मामनादृत्य नेमां वाचं चिकीर्षसि । तस्मादस्याभिमानस्य सद्यः फलमवाप्नुहि ॥ 33॥ त्वदभिद्रोहसंयुक्तं युद्धमुत्पत्स्यते महत् । यत्र भीमो गदापातैस्तवोरुं भेत्स्यते बली ॥ 34॥ इत्येवमुक्ते वचने धृतराष्ट्रो महीपतिः । प्रसादयामास मुनिं नैतदेवं भवेदिति ॥ 35॥ मैत्रेय उवाच॥ शमं यास्यति चेत्पुत्रस्तव राजन्यथा तथा । शापो न भविता तात विपरीते भविष्यति ॥ 36॥ |
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Dhritarashtra said, 'O wise sage, you speak the truth! I and the other kings understand it well! Indeed, what you see as good for the Kurus was pointed out to me by Vidura, Bhishma, and Drona. If I have earned your favour and you care for the Kurus, please advise my troubled son Duryodhana!' Vyasa replied, 'O king, having seen the Pandava brothers, the holy sage Maitreya is coming to meet us. This powerful sage will counsel your son for the good of our family. And, O Kauravya, you must follow his advice without question, for if you ignore his guidance, he may curse your son in anger.' Vaisampayana continued, 'After saying this, Vyasa left, and Maitreya arrived. The king and his son greeted the tired sage with respect, offering him Arghya and other rites. King Dhritarashtra, son of Ambika, spoke kindly to the sage, saying, 'O holy one, was your journey from Kuru-jangala pleasant? Are those great heroes, the five Pandavas, living happily? Do they plan to stay till their time is up? Will the bond of brotherhood among the Kauravas ever be broken?' "Maitreya said, 'As I journeyed to various sacred sites, I unexpectedly encountered the just Yudhishthira in the Kamyaka woods. Many sages had gathered there to see the noble Yudhishthira, living as an ascetic, dressed in deer skin and with matted hair. It was here, O great king, that I learned of the serious mistake made by your sons and the dire consequences resulting from their gambling. That is why I have come to you, for the sake of the Kauravas, driven by my deep affection for you and my admiration for you! O king, it is inappropriate for your sons to conflict with each other while you and Bhishma are still alive. You are the anchor, the one who can guide and deliver justice! Why, then, do you ignore this grave threat looming over all? O descendant of the Kurus, given the misdeeds that have taken place in your court, you are not held in high regard by the ascetics!' Vaisampayana continued, 'Turning to the angry prince Duryodhana, the esteemed sage Maitreya spoke gently, 'O strong-armed Duryodhana, greatest of orators, listen closely to my words for your own benefit! O king, do not start a feud with the Pandavas! O noble one, pursue the well-being of yourself, the Pandavas, the Kauravas, and the world! Those brave warriors are heroes of exceptional skill in battle, as strong as ten thousand elephants, unyielding in their promises, and proud of their valour! They have defeated the celestial foes—the Rakshasas, capable of changing shapes, led by Hidimba and Kirmira!'! When those noble souls departed, that fierce Rakshasa blocked their night path like an unyielding mountain. Just as a tiger takes down a small deer, Bhima, the strongest among them and ever eager for a fight, killed that monster. Consider, O king, how Bhima, during his campaign of conquest, defeated the great warrior Jarasandha, who had the strength of ten thousand elephants. Linked to Vasudeva, and with the sons of King Drupada as their brothers-in-law, who would dare face them in battle while subject to age and death? O pride of the Bharata lineage, let there be peace between you and the Pandavas! Heed my advice and do not give in to anger! ‘After being advised by Maitreya, Duryodhana began to hit his thigh, resembling an elephant's trunk, and mockingly scratched the ground with his foot. The wicked man fell silent, hanging his head. And, O monarch, seeing Duryodhana silently insult him, Maitreya grew angry. As if driven by fate, Maitreya, the greatest among sages, filled with wrath, decided to curse Duryodhana! His eyes burning with anger, Maitreya touched water and condemned the ill-hearted son of Dhritarashtra, saying, ‘Since you have chosen to disrespect me and not follow my words, you will soon face the consequences of your pride! In the great war stemming from your wrongdoings, the mighty Bhima will shatter your thigh with a blow from his mace! ‘When the sage spoke this, King Dhritarashtra tried to pacify him, hoping to prevent the curse from coming true. But Maitreya stated, ‘O king, if your son makes peace with the Pandavas, my curse will not take effect; otherwise, it shall be as I have proclaimed!’ |
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वैशम्पायन उवाच॥ भोजाः प्रव्रजिताञ्श्रुत्वा वृष्णयश्चान्धकैः सह । पाण्डवान्दुःखसन्तप्तान्समाजग्मुर्महावने ॥ 1॥ पाञ्चालस्य च दायादा धृष्टकेतुश्च चेदिपः । केकयाश्च महावीर्या भ्रातरो लोकविश्रुताः ॥ 2॥ वने तेऽभिययुः पार्थान्क्रोधामर्शसमन्विताः । गर्हयन्तो धार्तराष्ट्रान्किं कुर्म इति चाब्रुवन् ॥ 3॥ वासुदेवं पुरस्कृत्य सर्वे ते क्षत्रियर्षभाः । परिवार्योपविविशुर्धर्मराजं युधिष्ठिरम् ॥ 4। वासुदेव उवाच॥ नेदं कृच्छ्रमनुप्राप्तो भवान्स्याद्वसुधाधिप । यद्यहं द्वारकायां स्यां राजन्संनिहितः पुरा ॥ 5॥ आगच्छेयमहं द्यूतमनाहूतोऽपि कौरवैः । आम्बिकेयेन दुर्धर्ष राज्ञा दुर्योधनेन च ॥ 6॥ वारयेयमहं द्यूतं बहून्दोषान्प्रदर्शयन् । भीष्मद्रोणौ समानाय्य कृपं बाह्लीकमेव च ॥ 7॥ वैचित्रवीर्यं राजानमलं द्यूतेन कौरव । पुत्राणां तव राजेन्द्र त्वन्निमित्तमिति प्रभो ॥ 8॥ तत्र वक्ष्याम्यहं दोषान्यैर्भवानवरोपितः । वीरसेनसुतो यैश्च राज्यात्प्रभ्रंशितः पुरा ॥ 9॥ अभक्षितविनाशं च देवनेन विशां पते । एवमुक्तो यदि मया गृह्णीयाद्वचनं मम । अनामयं स्याद्धर्मस्य कुरूणां कुरुनन्दन ॥ 10॥ न चेत्स मम राजेन्द्र गृह्णीयान्मधुरं वचः । पथ्यं च भरतश्रेष्ठ निगृह्णीयां बलेन तम् ॥ 11॥ अथैनानभिनीयैवं सुहृदो नाम दुर्हृदः । सभासदश्च तान्सर्वान्भेदयेयं दुरोदरान् ॥ 12॥ असांनिध्यं तु कौरव्य ममानर्तेष्वभूत्तदा । येनेदं व्यसनं प्राप्ता भवन्तो द्यूतकारितम् ॥ 13॥ सोऽहमेत्य कुरुश्रेष्ठ द्वारकां पाण्डुनन्दन । अश्रौषं त्वां व्यसनिनं युयुधानाद्यथातथम् ॥ 14॥ श्रुत्वैव चाहं राजेन्द्र परमोद्विग्नमानसः । तूर्णमभ्यागतोऽस्मि त्वां द्रष्टुकामो विशां पते ॥ 15॥ अहो कृच्छ्रमनुप्राप्ताः सर्वे स्म भरतर्षभ । ये वयं त्वां व्यसनिनं पश्यामः सह सोदरैः ॥ 16॥ वैशम्पायन उवाच॥ एवमुक्त्वा महाबाहुः कौरवं पुरुषोत्तमः । आमन्त्र्य प्रययौ धीमान्पाण्डवान्मधुसूदनः ॥ 17॥ अभिवाद्य महाबाहुर्धर्मराजं युधिष्ठिरम् । राज्ञा मूर्धन्युपाघ्रातो भीमेन च महाभुजः ॥ 18॥ सुभद्रामभिमन्युं च रथमारोप्य काञ्चनम् । आरुरोह रथं कृष्णः पाण्डवैरभिपूजितः ॥ 19॥ सैन्यसुग्रीवयुक्तेन रथेनादित्यवर्चसा । द्वारकां प्रययौ कृष्णः समाश्वास्य युधिष्ठिरम् ॥ 20 ततः प्रयाते दाशार्हे धृष्टद्युम्नोऽपि पार्षतः । द्रौपदेयानुपादाय प्रययौ स्वपुरं तदा ॥ 21॥ धृष्टकेतुः स्वसारं च समादायाथ चेदिराट् । जगाम पाण्डवान्दृष्ट्वा रम्यां शुक्तिमतीं पुरीम् ॥ 22॥ केकयाश्चाप्यनुज्ञाताः कौन्तेयेनामितौजसा । आमन्त्र्य पाण्डवान्सर्वान्प्रययुस्तेऽपि भारत ॥ 23॥ ब्राह्मणाश्च विशश्चैव तथा विषयवासिनः । विसृज्यमानाः सुभृशं न त्यजन्ति स्म पाण्डवान् ॥ 24॥ समवायः स राजेन्द्र सुमहाद्भुतदर्शनः । आसीन्महात्मनां तेषां काम्यके भरतर्षभ ॥ 25॥ युधिष्ठिरस्तु विप्रांस्ताननुमान्य महामनाः । शशास पुरुषान्काले रथान्योजयतेति ह ॥ 26॥ |
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Vaisampayana said, 'Upon hearing that the Pandavas had been exiled, the Bhojas, Vrishnis, and Andhakas traveled to the great forest to comfort these suffering heroes. The relatives of Panchala, King Dhrishtaketu of Chedi, and the renowned Kaikeyas, incensed and driven by anger, also went into the forest to see the sons of Pritha. They confronted the sons of Dhritarashtra, asking, 'What should we do?' The noble warriors of the Kshatriya lineage, led by Vasudeva, gathered around Yudhishthira the just. With deep respect, Kesava addressed that foremost of the Kurus, saying, 'O ruler of the land, if I had been at Dwaraka, this misfortune would not have befallen you! Even if uninvited by Dhritarashtra's son Duryodhana or the other Kauravas, I would have come to the gambling match to prevent it, calling upon Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, and Bahlika to help. For your sake, I would have warned the son of Vichitravirya, urging him to keep his sons away from dice! I would have laid bare the many dangers of gambling that led you to such grief, just as Nala lost his kingdom.' If he had listened to my words, the well-being of the Kurus and the essence of virtue would have been preserved! And, O greatest of kings, if he had turned away from my gentle advice, which I offered like a remedy, I would have forced him to listen! If those around him, who claim to be friends but are really his enemies, had backed him, I would have taken them all down, along with those gamblers present! O Kauravya, it is because I was away from the Anartta land that you have fallen into this trouble caused by dice! O best of Kurus, O son of Pandu, when I arrived at Dwarka, Yuyudhana told me of your misfortune! O greatest of kings, upon hearing this, with a heavy heart filled with sorrow, I hurried here to see you, O king! Alas! O strong one of the Bharata lineage, you are all in deep trouble! I see you and your brothers caught in hardship! Vaisampayana continued, "After addressing the mighty Kaurava, the strong warrior and slayer of Madhu, he respectfully saluted the Pandavas and prepared to leave. The powerful hero bowed to Yudhishthira, who reciprocated with a bow, while Bhima honored him by smelling the crown of his head. Arjuna embraced him, and the twins respectfully saluted him. Dhaumya honoured him properly, and Draupadi wept as she worshipped him. Taking Subhadra and Abhimanyu with him, Krishna climbed aboard his golden chariot, receiving worship from the Pandavas. Consoling Yudhishthira, Krishna set off for Dwaraka in his brilliant chariot drawn by the horses Saivya and Sugriva. After Krishna, of the Dasharha lineage left, Dhristadyumna, departed for his home with the sons of Draupadi. The Chedi king, Dhrishtaketu, also left for his lovely city of Suktimati, taking his sister with him and bidding farewell to the Pandavas. Furthermore, the Kaikeyas departed, with Kunti's energetic son granting them permission, having reverently saluted the Pandavas. Yet, the Brahmanas, Vaisyas, and residents of Yudhishthira's kingdom, despite being urged to leave, chose to stay with the Pandavas.". |
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वैशम्पायन उवाच॥ ततस्तेषु प्रयातेषु कौन्तेयः सत्यसङ्गरः । अभ्यभाषत धर्मात्मा भ्रातॄन्सर्वान्युधिष्ठिरः ॥ 1॥ द्वादशेमाः समास्माभिर्वस्तव्यं निर्जने वने । समीक्षध्वं महारण्ये देशं बहुमृगद्विजम् ॥ 2॥ बहुपुष्पफलं रम्यं शिवं पुण्यजनोचितम् । यत्रेमाः शरदः सर्वाः सुखं प्रतिवसेमहि ॥ 3॥ एवमुक्ते प्रत्युवाच धर्मराजं धनञ्जयः । गुरुवन्मानवगुरुं मानयित्वा मनस्विनम् ॥ 4॥ अर्जुन उवाच॥ भवानेव महर्षीणां वृद्धानां पर्युपासिता । अज्ञातं मानुषे लोके भवतो नास्ति किञ्चन ॥ 5॥ त्वया ह्युपासिता नित्यं ब्राह्मणा भरतर्षभ । द्वैपायनप्रभृतयो नारदश्च महातपाः ॥ 6॥ यः सर्वलोकद्वाराणि नित्यं सञ्चरते वशी । देवलोकाद्ब्रह्मलोकं गन्धर्वाप्सरसामपि ॥ 7॥ सर्वा गतीर्विजानासि ब्राह्मणानां न संशयः । प्रभावांश्चैव वेत्थ त्वं सर्वेषामेव पार्थिव ॥ 8॥ त्वमेव राजञ्जानासि श्रेयःकारणमेव च । यत्रेच्छसि महाराज निवासं तत्र कुर्महे ॥ 9॥ इदं द्वैतवनं नाम सरः पुण्यजनोचितम् । बहुपुष्पफलं रम्यं नानाद्विजनिषेवितम् ॥ 10॥ अत्रेमा द्वादश समा विहरेमेति रोचये । यदि तेऽनुमतं राजन्किं वान्यन्मन्यते भवान् ॥ 11॥ युधिष्ठिर उवाच॥ ममाप्येतन्मतं पार्थ त्वया यत्समुदाहृतम् । गच्छाम पुण्यं विख्यातं महद्द्वैतवनं सरः ॥ 12॥ वैशम्पायन उवाच॥ ततस्ते प्रययुः सर्वे पाण्डवा धर्मचारिणः । ब्राह्मणैर्बहुभिः सार्धं पुण्यं द्वैतवनं सरः ॥ 13॥ ब्राह्मणाः साग्निहोत्राश्च तथैव च निरग्नयः । स्वाध्यायिनो भिक्षवश्च सजपा वनवासिनः ॥ 14॥ बहवो ब्राह्मणास्तत्र परिवव्रुर्युधिष्ठिरम् । तपस्विनः सत्यशीलाः शतशः संशितव्रताः ॥ 15॥ ते यात्वा पाण्डवास्तत्र बहुभिर्ब्राह्मणैः सह । पुण्यं द्वैतवनं रम्यं विविशुर्भरतर्षभाः ॥ 16॥ तच्छालतालाम्रमधूकनीप; कदम्बसर्जार्जुनकर्णिकारैः । तपात्यये पुष्पधरैरुपेतं; महावनं राष्ट्रपतिर्ददर्श ॥ 17॥ महाद्रुमाणां शिखरेषु तस्थु;र्मनोरमां वाचमुदीरयन्तः । मयूरदात्यूहचकोरसङ्घा;स्तस्मिन्वने काननकोकिलाश्च ॥ 18॥ करेणुयूथैः सह यूथपानां; मदोत्कटानामचलप्रभाणाम् । महान्ति यूथानि महाद्विपानां; तस्मिन्वने राष्ट्रपतिर्ददर्श ॥ 19॥ मनोरमां भोगवतीमुपेत्य; धृतात्मनां चीरजटाधराणाम् । तस्मिन्वने धर्मभृतां निवासे; ददर्श सिद्धर्षिगणाननेकान् ॥ 20॥ ततः स यानादवरुह्य राजा; सभ्रातृकः सजनः काननं तत् । विवेश धर्मात्मवतां वरिष्ठ;स्त्रिविष्टपं शक्र इवामितौजाः ॥ 21॥ तं सत्यसन्धं सहिताभिपेतु;र्दिदृक्षवश्चारणसिद्धसङ्घाः । वनौकसश्चापि नरेन्द्रसिंहं; मनस्विनं सम्परिवार्य तस्थुः ॥ 22॥ स तत्र सिद्धानभिवाद्य सर्वा;न्प्रत्यर्चितो राजवद्देववच्च । विवेश सर्वैः सहितो द्विजाग्र्यैः; कृताञ्जलिर्धर्मभृतां वरिष्ठः ॥ 23॥ स पुण्यशीलः पितृवन्महात्मा; तपस्विभिर्धर्मपरैरुपेत्य । प्रत्यर्चितः पुष्पधरस्य मूले; महाद्रुमस्योपविवेश राजा ॥ 24॥ भीमश्च कृष्णा च धनञ्जयश्च; यमौ च ते चानुचरा नरेन्द्रम् । विमुच्य वाहानवरुह्य सर्वे; तत्रोपतस्थुर्भरतप्रबर्हाः ॥ 25॥ लतावतानावनतः स पाण्डवै;र्महाद्रुमः पञ्चभिरुग्रधन्विभिः । बभौ निवासोपगतैर्महात्मभि;र्महागिरिर्वारणयूथपैरिव ॥ 26। |
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Vaisampayana said, "After they had left, Yudhishthira, the honourable son of Kunti and steadfast in his vows, spoke to all his brothers, saying, 'We must live in the solitary forest for the next twelve years. Therefore, seek in this vast forest a place rich in birds, deer, flowers, and fruits—beautiful, blessed, and filled with virtuous people where we can comfortably reside for these years!' Responding to Yudhishthira, Dhananjaya honoured him as if he were a teacher and replied, 'You have served the wise and elderly sages; nothing escapes your knowledge in the world. You know the views of the Brahmanas and their skills! Great king, you understand what is best for us! Wherever you choose, we will live! There is a lake here, full of sacred waters, known as Dwaitavana, overflowing with flowers, lovely to behold, and home to many birds. If it pleases you, we would like to stay here for twelve years! Do you think differently?' Yudhishthira answered, 'O Partha, what you suggest is appealing! Let us go to that revered and famous large lake called Dwaitavana!'" " Vaisampayana continued, "Then the noble son of Pandu, along with many Brahmins, went to the sacred lake called Dwaitavana. Yudhishthira was surrounded by numerous Brahmins—some who offered sacrifices with fire, others without, and some who dedicated themselves to the Vedas, living off alms or belonging to the Vanaprastha class. The king was also accompanied by hundreds of wise ascetics who had achieved great spiritual success and upheld strict vows. As the sons of Pandu ventured forth with these many Brahmins, they entered the enchanting woods of Dwaita. The king observed the vast forest, flourishing at the end of summer with Sal trees, palms, mangoes, Madhukas, Nipahs, Kadamvas, Sarjjas, and Arjunas, many adorned with flowers. Flocks of peacocks, Datyuhas, Chakoras, Varhins, and Kokilas perched on the tallest trees, filling the air with their sweet songs. The king also witnessed mighty herds of gigantic elephants, as large as hills, with their juices flowing during the rutting season, accompanied by herds of female elephants. Near the beautiful Bhogavati (Saraswati), he saw many successful ascetics residing in that forest, alongside virtuous men of pure souls, clad in tree bark and sporting matted locks on their heads." As they stepped down from their chariots, the virtuous king, along with his brothers and supporters, entered the forest like the powerful Indra entering heaven. Many sages and chranas, eager to see the truth-loving ruler, gathered around him. The forest's inhabitants surrounded this wise lion of a king. After greeting the ascetics, who returned his respect as befits a king or a deity, the noble king entered the forest with hands clasped, joined by those esteemed sages. The famed king, greeted by those righteous hermits, seated himself at the base of a grand flowering tree, much like his father Pandu did in the past. The chiefs of the Bharata clan—Bhima, Dhananjaya, the twins, Krishna, and their weary companions—left their vehicles and surrounded this finest of kings. The massive tree, weighed down with vines, resembled a mountain supporting five mighty elephants resting beneath it. |
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इति श्री जयसंहिते वनपर्वणि चतुर्थोऽद्यायः॥
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