अवमानाच्च लोभाच्च बाहुवीर्याच्च दर्पितः। भीमसेनेन युद्धाय ध्रुवमप्युपयास्यति
Driven by insult, greed, and the pride of his own strength, Bhimasena will surely come to battle.
अलं तस्य महाबाहुर्भीमसेनो महाबलः। लोकस्य समुदीर्णस्य निधनायान्तको यथा
That mighty-armed, powerful Bhimasena is enough for his destruction, like Death himself for the end of the world when it is in turmoil.
यदि भीमबलं वेत्सि यदि ते प्रत्ययो मयि। भीमसेनार्जुनौ शीघ्रं न्यासभूतौ प्रयच्छ मे
If you know Bhima’s strength, if you have confidence in me, quickly entrust Bhimasena and Arjuna to me as my charge.
एवमुक्तो भगवता प्रत्युवाच युधिष्ठिरः। भीमार्जुनौ समालोक्य सम्प्रहृष्टमुखौ स्थितौ
Thus addressed by the Blessed One, Yudhishthira replied, looking at Bhima and Arjuna, who stood with delighted faces.
अच्युताच्युत मामैवं व्याहरामित्रकर्शन। पाण्डवानां भवान्नाथो भवन्तं चाश्रिता वयम्
O Acyuta, do not speak to me in this way, O subduer of enemies; you are the protector of the Pandavas, and we have taken refuge in you.
यथा वदसि गोविन्द सर्वं तदुपपद्यते। नहि त्वमग्रतस्तेषां येषां लक्ष्मीः पराङ्मुखी
Whatever you say, Govinda, all that is fitting; for you are not at the forefront of those whom fortune has turned away.
येषामभिमुखी लक्ष्मीस्तेषां कृष्ण त्वमग्रतः'। निहतश्च जरासन्धो मोक्षिताश्च महीक्षितः। राजसूयश्च मे लब्धो निदेशे त्व तिष्ठतः
For those whom fortune faces, Krishna, you are at their head; Jarasandha has been slain, the kings have been freed, and I have obtained the Rajasuya, all while you stood by my side.
क्षिप्रमेव यथा त्वेतत्कार्यं समुपपद्यते। अप्रमत्तो जगन्नाथ तथा कुरु समुपपद्यते
Quickly, O Lord of the world, do as you see fit so that this task may be accomplished without delay, acting with full attention.
त्रिभिर्भवद्भिर्हि विना नाहं जीवितुमुत्सहे। धर्मकामार्थरहितो रोगार्त इव दुःखितः
Without you three, I cannot bear to live, deprived of righteousness, desire, and wealth, like a sick man suffering in pain.
न शौरिणा विना पार्थो न शौरिः पाण्डवं विना। नाजेयोस्त्यनयोऽर्लोके कृष्णयोरिति मे मतिः
Without Sauri, Partha is not; nor is Sauri without the Pandava; in this world, neither of the two Krishnas can be conquered—this is my conviction.
अयं च बलिनां श्रेष्ठः श्रीमानपि वृकोदरः। युवाभ्यां सहितो वीर किं न कुर्यान्महायशाः
And this Vrikodara, foremost of the strong and prosperous, together with you two heroes—what is there that the illustrious one could not accomplish?
सुप्रणीतो बलौघो हि कुरुते कार्यमुत्तमम्। अन्धं बलं जडं प्राहुः प्रणेतव्यं विचक्षणैः
A well-guided force indeed accomplishes the highest aim; but a blind or dull force, they say, must be directed by the wise.
यतो हि निम्नं भवति नयन्ति हि ततो जलम्। यतश्छिद्रं ततश्चापि नयन्ते धीवरा जलम्
For water flows where the ground slopes, and fishermen lead water where there is an opening.
तस्मान्नयविधानज्ञं पुरुषं लोकविश्रुतम्। वयमाश्रित्य गोविन्दं यतामः कार्यसिद्धये
Therefore, relying on Govinda, renowned among men and skilled in the science of policy, let us strive for the accomplishment of our task.
एवं प्रज्ञानयबलं क्रियोपायसमन्वितम्। पुरस्कृर्वीत कार्येषु कृष्णकार्यार्थसिद्धये
Thus, one endowed with wisdom, policy, strength, and practical means should be placed at the forefront of actions for the success of Krishna’s purpose.
एवमेव यदुश्रेष्ठ यावत्कार्याथिसिद्धये। अर्जुनः कृष्णमन्वेतु भीमोऽन्वेतु धनञ्जयम्। नयो जयो बलं चैव विक्रमे सिद्धिमेष्यति
Just so, O best of the Yadus, for the accomplishment of our purpose, let Arjuna follow Krishna, Bhima follow Dhananjaya; policy, victory, and strength will bring success through valor.
एवमुक्तास्ततः सर्वे भ्रातरो विपुलौजसः। वार्ष्णेयः पाण्डवेयौ च प्रतस्थुर्मागधं प्रति
Thus addressed, all the powerful brothers, the Vrishni and the Pandavas, set out toward Magadha.
वर्चस्विनां ब्राह्मणानां स्नातकानां परिच्छदैः। आच्छाद्य सुहृदां वाक्यैर्मनोज्ञैरभिनन्दिताः
Clad in the garments of radiant, learned Brahmanas who had completed their vows, they were honored with pleasing words by their friends.
माधवः पाण्डवेयौ च प्रतस्थुर्व्रतधारिणः'। अमर्षादभितप्तानां ज्ञात्यर्थं मुख्यतेजसाम्। रविसोमाग्निवपुषां दीप्तमासीत्तदा वपुः
Madhava and the sons of Pandu, steadfast in their vows, set forth; their forms, radiant like the sun, moon, and fire, shone brilliantly for the sake of their kinsmen, burning with indignation.
इतं मेने जरासन्धं दृष्ट्वा भीमपुरोगमौ। एककार्यसमुद्यन्तौ कृष्णौ युद्धेऽपराजितौ
Seeing Bhima at the forefront, with Krishna and his brother, both undefeated in battle and united in a single purpose, Jarasandha considered them thus.
ईशौ हितौ महात्मानौ सर्वकार्यप्रवर्तिनौ। धर्मकामार्थलोकानां कार्याणां च प्रवर्तकौ
These two great souls, sovereign and benevolent, initiators of all undertakings, are the promoters of the worlds of righteousness, desire, and wealth, and of all noble deeds.
कुरुभ्यः प्रस्थितास्ते तु मध्येन कुरुजाङ्गलम्। रम्यं पद्मसरो गत्वा कालकूडमतीत्य च
Departing from the Kuru lands, they traveled through the heart of Kurujangala, reached the delightful Padma lake, and passed beyond Kalakuta.
गण्डकीं च महाशोणं सदानीरां तथैव च। एकपर्वतके नद्यः क्रमेणैत्याव्रजन्त ते
They crossed the Gandaki, the great Shona, and the Sadanira rivers; then, in turn, they traversed the rivers at Ekaparvata.
उत्तीर्य सरयूं रम्यां दृष्ट्वा पूर्वांश्च कोसलान्। अतीत्य जग्मुर्मिथिलां मालां चर्मण्वतीं नदीम्
Having crossed the lovely Sarayu and seen the eastern Kosalas, they passed on to Mithila, Mala, and the river Carmanvati.
अतीत्य गङ्गां शोणं च त्रयस्ते प्राङ्मुखास्तदा। कुशचीरच्छदा जग्मुर्मागधं क्षेत्रमच्युताः
Crossing the Ganga and the Shona, those three, facing east, journeyed on, clad in kusa grass and bark, to the land of the Magadhas.
ते शश्वद्गोधनाकीर्णमम्बुमन्तं शुभद्रुमम्। गोरथं गिरिमासाद्य ददृशुर्मागधं पुरम्
Arriving at the mountain teeming with cattle, abundant water, and beautiful trees, they beheld the city of the Magadhas.
एष पार्थ महान्भाति पशुमान्नित्यमम्बुमान्। निरामयः सुवेश्माढ्यो निवेशो मागधः शुभः
O Partha, this great and splendid settlement of the Magadhas shines forth, ever rich in cattle and food, full of water, free from affliction, with fine houses and prosperity.
वैहारो विपुलः शैलो वाराहो वृषभस्तथा। तथा ऋषिगिरिस्तात शुभाश्चैत्यकपञ्चमाः
Vaihāra, the vast mountain, Vārāha, and Vṛṣabha as well, and also Ṛṣigiri, father, and the five auspicious peaks of Caityaka.
एते पञ्चमहाशृङ्गाः पर्वताः शीतलद्रुमाः। रक्षन्तीवाभिसंहत्य संहताङ्गा गिरिव्रजम्
These five great-peaked mountains, cool with trees, stand together as if guarding Girivraja with their joined forms.
पुष्पवेष्टितशाखाग्रैर्गन्धवद्भिर्मनोहरैः। निगूढा इव लोध्राणां वनैः कामिजनप्रियैः
With branches adorned by fragrant, delightful flowers, and hidden by the beloved forests of lodhra trees, they seem concealed.