ततस्ते क्लिश्यमानास्तु पुण्डरीकाक्षमच्युतम्। भयेन कामादपरे गणशः पर्यवारयन्
Those who suffered, longing for the lotus-eyed, infallible one, surrounded him in groups, some out of fear, others out of desire.
स तु लब्ध्वा बलं राजन्नुग्रसेनस्य संमतः। वसुदेवात्मजः सर्वैर्भ्रातृभिः सहितं पुनः
But when he gained strength, O king, and was approved by Ugrasena, the son of Vasudeva, together with all his brothers, once again—
निर्जित्य युधि भोजेन्द्रं हत्वा कंसं महाबलः। अभ्यषिञ्चत्ततो राज्य उग्रसेनं विशाम्पते
Having conquered the king of the Bhojas in battle and slain the mighty Kamsa, he then installed Ugrasena in the kingdom, O lord of the people.
ततः श्रुत्वा जरासन्धो माधवेन हतं युधि। शूरसेनाधिपं चक्रे कंसपुत्रं तदा नृप
Then, having heard that Jarasandha was slain in battle by Madhava, he made the son of Kamsa the lord of the Shurasenas at that time, O king.
ससैन्यं महदुत्थाप्य वासुदेवं तदा नृप। अभ्यषिञ्चत्सुतं तत्र सुताया जनमेजय
Raising up a great army, O king, he installed Vasudeva's son there, and Janamejaya, his own son as well.
उग्रसेनं च वृष्णींश्च महाबलसमन्वितः। स तत्र विप्रकुरुते जरासन्धः प्रतापवान्
Mighty Jarasandha, endowed with great strength, harassed Ugrasena and the Vrishnis there.
एतद्वैरं कौरवेय जरासन्धस्य माधवे। आशासितार्थे राजेन्द्र संरुरोध विनिर्जितान्
This is the enmity, O son of Kuru, between Jarasandha and Madhava; for the sake of dominion, O king, he confined those he had conquered.
पार्थिवैस्तैर्नृपतिभिर्यक्ष्यमाणः समृद्धिमान्। देवश्रेष्ठं महादेवं कृत्तिवासं त्रियम्बकम्
Surrounded by those kings and rulers, the prosperous one worshipped the supreme god, Mahadeva, Krittivasa, the three-eyed.
एतत्सर्वं यथावृत्तं कथितं भरतर्षभ। यथा तु स हतो राजा भीमसेनेन तच्छृणु
All this has been told as it happened, O bull among the Bharatas; now hear how that king was slain by Bhimasena.
ततस्तं निश्चितात्मानं युद्धाय यदुनन्दनः। उवाच वाग्मी राजानं जरासन्धमधोक्षजः
Then, as Jarasandha stood resolved for battle, the eloquent Adhokshaja, son of Yadu, spoke to the king.
त्रयाणां केन ते राजन्योद्धुमुत्सहते मनः। अस्मदन्यतमेनेह सज्जीभवतु को युधि
Which of us three, O king, does your mind wish to fight? Let one of us here be ready for battle.
एवमुक्तः स नृपतिर्युद्धं वव्रे महाद्युतिः। जरासन्धस्ततो राजा भीमसेनेन मागधः
Thus addressed, the radiant king Jarasandha, ruler of Magadha, chose to fight with Bhimasena.
धारयन्तं गदां दिव्यां बलं श्रुत्वा च निर्वृतः। अर्जुन वासुदेवं च वजर्यित्वा स मागधः
Hearing of his strength and seeing him holding a divine mace, the Magadhan, content, dismissed Arjuna and Vasudeva.
मत्वा देवं गोप इति बालोऽर्जुन इति स्म ह'। आदाय रोजनां माल्यं मङ्गल्यान्यपराणि च
Thinking Vasudeva a cowherd and Arjuna a mere boy, he took garlands of rojana flowers and other auspicious items.
धारयन्नगदान्मुख्यान्निर्वृतीर्वेदनानि च। उपतस्थे जरासन्धं युयुत्सुं वै पुरोहितः
Bearing foremost maces and implements for pleasure and pain, the priest approached Jarasandha, who was eager for battle.
कृतस्वस्त्ययनो राजा ब्राह्मणेन यशस्विना। समनह्यज्जरासन्धः क्षात्रं धर्ममनुस्मरन्
After the illustrious Brahmin performed the rites for auspiciousness, Jarasandha prepared himself, remembering the warrior's code.
अवमुच्य किरीटं स केशान्समनुमृज्य च। दतिष्ठज्जरासन्धो वेलातिग इवार्णवः
He removed his crown, smoothed his hair, and stood firm like the ocean exceeding its bounds.
उवाच मतिमान्राजा भीमं भीमपराक्रमः। भीम योत्स्ये त्वया सार्धं श्रेयसा निर्जितं वरम्
The wise king, mighty in valor, spoke to Bhima: 'Bhima, I will fight you, for you are the best among the victorious.'
एवमुक्त्वा जरासन्धो भीमसेनमरिन्दमः। प्रत्युद्ययौ महातेजाः शक्रं बल इवासुरः
Having spoken thus, Jarasandha, the subduer of foes, advanced toward Bhimasena with great energy, like an Asura toward Indra.
ततः संमन्त्र्य कृष्णेन कृतस्वस्त्ययनो बली। भीमसेनो जरासन्धमाससाद युयुत्सया
Then, after conferring with Krishna and having completed the auspicious rites, the mighty Bhimasena approached Jarasandha, eager for battle.
ततस्तौ नरशार्दूलौ बाहुशस्त्रौ समीयतुः। वीरौ परमसंहृष्टावन्योन्यजयकाङ्क्षिणौ
Then those two tiger-like men, skilled in the weapons of their arms, approached each other—heroes, exceedingly exhilarated, each desiring victory over the other.
करग्रहणपूर्वं तु कृत्वा पादाभिवन्दनम्। कक्षैः कक्षां विधुन्वानावास्फोटं तत्र चक्रतुः
First, after respectfully bowing at each other's feet and grasping hands, they locked arms at the armpits and struck each other there.
स्कन्धे दोर्भ्यां समाहत्य निहत्य च मुहुर्मुहुः। अङ्गमङ्गैः समाश्लिष्य पुनरास्फालनं च चक्रतुः
Clasping each other's shoulders with their arms, striking again and again, they entwined limb with limb and resumed their fierce blows.
चित्रहस्तादिकं कृत्वा सस्फुलिङ्गेन चाशनिम्।। गलगण्डाभिघातेन सस्फुलिङ्गेन चाशनिम्
Performing intricate hand techniques, they struck with force like thunderbolts with sparks, and by blows to the cheeks and neck, sparks seemed to fly like lightning.
बाहुपाशादिकं कृत्वा पादाहतशिरावुभौ। उरोहस्तं ततश्चक्रे पूर्णकुम्भौ प्रयुज्य तौ
Employing arm-locks and other holds, both struck each other's heads with their feet; then, using the 'full pitcher' hold, they pressed against each other's chests.
करसम्पीडनं कृत्वा गर्जन्तौ वारणाविव। नर्दन्तौ मेघसङ्काशौ बाहुप्रहरणावुभौ
Crushing each other's hands, they roared like elephants, bellowing like thunderclouds, both wielding their arms as weapons.
तलेनाहन्यमानौ तु अन्योन्यं कृतवीक्षणौ। सिंहाविव सुसंङ्क्रुद्धावाकृष्याकृष्य युध्यताम्
Striking each other with their palms, glaring fiercely, they fought like enraged lions, pulling and dragging one another.
अङ्गेनाङ्गं समापीड्य बाहुभ्यामुभयोरपि। आवृत्य बाहुभिश्चापि उदरं च प्रचक्रतुः
Pressing limb against limb with their arms, both wrapped their arms around each other's waists and bellies.
उभौ कट्यां सुपार्श्वे तु तक्षवन्तौ च शिक्षितौ। अधो हस्तं स्वकण्ठे तूदरस्योरसि चाक्षिपत्
Both, well-trained and skilled, struck at each other's hips and sides, and threw their hands from their own necks to the other's belly and chest.
सर्वातिक्रान्तमर्यादं पृष्ठभङ्गं च चक्रतुः। सम्पूर्णमूर्च्छां बाहुभ्यां पूर्णकुम्भं प्रचक्रतुः
They broke all limits and performed back-breaking holds, using their arms to apply the 'full pitcher' lock until both were nearly unconscious.