ततो युधिष्ठिरमुखाः पाण्डवा भरतर्षभ। प्रदक्षिणमकुर्वन्त कृष्णमक्लिष्टकारिणम्
Then, O bull among Bharatas, the Pandavas, led by Yudhishthira, circumambulated Krishna, the doer of flawless deeds.
ततो गते भगवति कृष्णे देवकिनन्दने। जयं लब्ध्वा सुविपुलं राज्ञां दत्त्वाऽभयं तदा
After the blessed Krishna, son of Devaki, had departed, having achieved great victory and granted safety to the kings,
संवर्धितं यशो भूयः कर्मणा तेन भारत। द्रौपद्याः पाण्डवा राजन्परां प्रीतिमवर्धयन्
By that deed, O Bharata, their fame was further increased; the Pandavas, O king, brought supreme delight to Draupadi.
तस्मिन्काले तु यद्युक्तं धर्मकामार्थसंहितम्। तद्राजा धर्मतश्चक्रे प्रजापालनकीर्तनम्
At that time, whatever was appropriate, connected with righteousness, desire, and wealth, the king performed, renowned for protecting his subjects according to dharma.
ऋषेस्तद्वचनं स्मृत्वा निशश्वास युधिष्ठिरः। धर्म धर्मभृतां श्रेष्ठः कर्तुमिच्छन्परन्तपः
Remembering the words of the sage, Yudhishthira sighed; the best among those who uphold dharma, desiring to act, scorcher of foes.
तस्येङ्गितज्ञो बीभत्सुः सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरः। संविवर्तयिषुः कामं पावकात्पाकशासनिः
Understanding his intent, Bhimasena, foremost among all wielders of weapons, wished to fulfill his desire, like the thunderbolt from fire.
प्राप्तं प्राप्य धनुः श्रेष्ठमक्षय्यौ च महेषुधी। रथं ध्वजं सभां चैव युधिष्ठिरमभाषत
Having obtained the finest bow, inexhaustible arrows, a mighty chariot, a banner, and the assembly, Yudhishthira spoke.
धनुरस्त्रं शरा वीर्यं पक्षो भूमिर्यशो बलम्। प्राप्तमेतन्मया राजन्दुष्प्रापं यदभीप्सितम्
Bow, missiles, arrows, valor, wings, land, fame, and strength—all these, O King, I have attained, though they are difficult to acquire and desired by many.
तस्य कृत्यमहं मन्ये कोशस्य परिवर्धनम्। करमाहारयिष्यामि राज्ञः सर्वान्नृपोत्तम
I consider the increase of the treasury to be my duty; I will collect tribute from all kings for you, O foremost of rulers.
विजयाय प्रयास्यामि दिशं धनदपालिताम्। तिथावथ मुहूर्ते च नक्षत्रे चाभिपूजिते
I will set out for victory toward the region guarded by the Lord of Wealth, at the auspicious time, moment, and honored constellation.
धनञ्जयवचः श्रुत्वा धर्मराजो युधिष्ठिरः स्निग्धगम्भीरनादिन्यां तं गिरा प्रत्यभाषत
Hearing Dhananjaya's words, King Yudhishthira, with a voice gentle and deep, replied to him.
स्वस्ति वाच्यार्हतो विप्रान्प्रयाहि भरतर्षभ। दुर्हृदामप्रहर्षाय सुहृदां नन्दनाय च
Invoke blessings from worthy Brahmins and depart, O bull among Bharatas, for the delight of friends and the discouragement of foes.
विजयस्ते ध्रुवं पार्थ प्रियं काममवाप्स्यसि। इत्युक्तः प्रययौ पार्थः सैन्येन महता वृतः
Victory is certain for you, Partha; you will surely obtain your desired wish. Thus addressed, Partha departed, surrounded by a great army.
अग्निदत्तेन दिव्येन रथेनाद्भुतकर्मणा। तथैव भीमसेनोऽपि यमौ च पुरुषर्षभौ
With the divine chariot given by Agni, wondrous in its deeds, so too Bhimasena and the two sons of Yama, the best among men.
ससैन्याः प्रययुः सर्वे धर्मराजेन पूजिताः। दिशं धनपतेरिष्टामजयत्पाकशासनिः
All departed with their armies, honored by King Yudhishthira; the wielder of the thunderbolt conquered the desired region of the Lord of Wealth.
भीमसेनस्तथा प्राचीं सहदेवस्तु दक्षिणाम्। प्रतीचीं नकुलो राजन्दिशं व्यजयतास्त्रवित्
Bhimasena conquered the east, Sahadeva the south, Nakula the west, and the king, skilled in weapons, conquered his region.
खाण्डवप्रस्थमध्यस्थो धर्मराजो युधिष्ठिरः। आसीत्परमया लक्ष्म्या सुहृद्गणवृतः प्रभुः
King Yudhishthira, dwelling in the midst of Khāṇḍavaprastha, remained surrounded by friends, endowed with supreme prosperity.
दिशामभिजयं ब्रह्मन्विस्तरेणानुकीर्तय। न हि तृप्यामि पूर्वेषां शृण्वानश्चरितं महत्
O Brahman, recount in detail the conquest of the directions; for I am never satisfied hearing the great deeds of the ancients.
धनञ्जयस्य वक्ष्यामि विजयं पूर्वमेव ते। यौगपद्येन पार्थैर्हि निर्जितेयं वसुन्धरा
I will first tell you of Dhananjaya's victory; for the earth was conquered simultaneously by the sons of Pandu.
अवाप्य राजा राज्यार्धं कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः। महत्त्वे राजशब्दस्य मनश्चक्रे महामनाः
Having obtained half the kingdom, Yudhishthira, son of Kunti, with a great mind, set his heart upon the greatness of the royal title.
तदा क्षात्रं विदित्वाऽस्य पृथिवीविजयं प्रति। अमर्षात्पार्थिवेन्द्राणां तं समेयाय वारयत्
Then, knowing his royal prowess regarding the conquest of the earth, out of resentment, the lords of the land gathered to oppose him.
तत्समेत्य भुवः क्षात्रं रथनागाश्वपत्तिमत्। अभ्ययात्पार्थिवं जिष्णुं मोघं कर्तुं जनाधिप
Gathering together, the royal forces, with chariots, elephants, horses, and infantry, advanced against the victorious prince, intending to thwart him.
तत्पार्थः पार्थिवं क्षात्रं युयुत्सुं परमाहवे। प्रत्युद्ययौ महाबाहुस्तरसा पाकशासनिः
Then Partha, the mighty-armed wielder of the thunderbolt, swiftly confronted the royal forces eager for battle in the great conflict.
तद्भग्रं पार्थिवं क्षात्रं पार्थेनाक्लिष्टकर्मणा। वायुनेव घनानीकं तूलीभूतं ययौ दिशः
That royal force, shattered by Partha's flawless deeds, scattered in all directions like a mass of clouds dispersed by the wind.
तज्जित्वा पार्थिवं क्षात्रं समरे परवीरहा। ययौ तदा वशे कर्तुमुदीचीं पाण्डुनन्दनः
Having defeated the royal warriors in battle, the destroyer of enemy heroes, the son of Pandu, then proceeded to bring the northern regions under his control.
पूर्वं कुलिङ्गविषये वशे चक्रे महीपतिम्। धनञ्जयो महाबाहुर्नातितीव्रेण कर्मणा
First, in the land of Kulingas, the mighty-armed Dhananjaya subdued the king, not by excessively harsh actions.
तेनैव सहितः प्रायाज्जिष्णुः साल्वपुरं प्रति। स साल्वपुरमासाद्य साल्वराजं धनञ्जयटः
Together with him, Jishnu advanced toward the city of Salva; upon reaching Salva, Dhananjaya confronted the king of Salva.
विक्रमेणोग्रधन्वानं वशे चक्रे महामनाः। तं पार्थः सहसा जित्वा द्युमत्सेनं महीश्वरम्
With valor, the great-minded Partha subdued the fierce archer; having swiftly conquered Dyumatsena, the lord of the earth,
कृत्वा स सैनिकं प्रायात्कटदेशमरिन्दमः। तत्र पार्थो रणे जिष्णुः सुनाभं वसुधाधिपम्
Having accomplished this, the subduer of enemies, accompanied by his army, proceeded to the region of Katta; there, in battle, Partha, Jishnu, subdued Sunabha, the ruler of the land.
विक्रमेण वशे कृत्वा कृतवाननुसैनिकम्। एतेन सहितो राजन्सव्यसाची परन्तपः
By his prowess, he brought Sunabha under his control, along with his army; with him, O King, Savyasachi, the scorcher of foes, continued onward.