स्वागतं सर्वथा दिष्ट्या पाण्डोः पश्याम सन्ततिम्। उच्यतां स्वागतमिति वाचोऽश्रूयन्त सर्वशः
'Welcome indeed! By good fortune we see the lineage of Pandu!'—such words of welcome were heard everywhere.
तस्मिन्नुपरते शब्दे दिशः सर्वा निनादयन्। अन्तर्हितानां भूतानां निःस्वनस्तुमुलीऽभवत्
As that clamor subsided, a tumultuous sound arose from all directions, as if from invisible beings.
पुष्पवृष्टिः शुभा गन्धाः शङ्खदुन्दुभिनिःस्वनाः। आसन्प्रवेशे पार्थानां तदद्भुतमिवाभवत्
There was a shower of flowers, auspicious fragrances, and the sounds of conches and drums; at the Pandavas' entrance, it seemed a marvel.
तत्प्रीत्या चैव सर्वेषां पौराणां हर्षसंभवः। शब्द आसीन्महांस्तत्र दिवस्पृक्कीर्तिवर्धनः
Out of joy, all the citizens felt great happiness; there arose a mighty sound there, touching the heavens and increasing their fame.
तेऽधीत्य निखिलान्वेदाञ्शास्त्राणि विविधानि च। न्यवसन्पाण्डवास्तत्र पूजिता अकुतोभयाः
There, the Pandavas, having studied all the Vedas and various sciences, resided, honored and free from fear.
युधिष्ठिरस्य शौचेन प्रीताः प्रकृतयोऽभवन्। धृत्या च भीमसेनस्य विक्रमेणार्जुनस्य च
The people became pleased with Yudhishthira for his purity, with Bhimasena for his steadfastness, and with Arjuna for his valor.
गुरुशुश्रूषया कुन्त्या यमयोर्विनयेन च। तुतोष लोकः सकलस्तेषां शौर्यगुणेन च
Through Kunti's service to elders, the humility of the twins, and the heroism of all, the entire world was satisfied.
समवाये ततो राज्ञां कन्यां भर्तृस्वयंवराम्। प्राप्तवानर्जुनः कृष्णां कृत्वा कर्म सुदुष्करम्
Then, at the assembly of kings, Arjuna won Krishna as his bride in her self-choice ceremony, accomplishing a deed most difficult.
ततः प्रभृति लोकेऽस्मिन्पूज्यः सर्वधनुष्मताम्। आदित्य इव दुष्प्रेक्ष्यः समरेष्वपि चाभवत्
From that time onward, in this world, he became honored among all bowmen, like the sun, hard to behold even in battle.
स सर्वान्पार्थिवाञ्जित्वा सर्वांश्च महतो गणान्। आजहारार्जुनो राज्ञो राजसूयं महाक्रतुम्
Having conquered all the kings and great hosts, Arjuna brought the great Rajasuya sacrifice to the king.
युधिष्ठिरेण संप्राप्तो राजसूयो महाक्रतुः
The great Rajasuya sacrifice was accomplished by Yudhishthira.
सुनयाद्वासुदेवस्य भीमार्जुनबलेन च। घातयित्वा जरासन्धं चैद्यं च बलगर्वितम्
By the wise counsel of Vasudeva and the strength of Bhima and Arjuna, Jarasandha and the proud Chedi king were slain.
दुर्योधनं समागच्छन्नर्हणानि ततस्ततः। मणिकाञ्चनरत्नानि गोहस्त्यश्वधनानि च
Then Duryodhana, coming there, saw the many gifts—gems, gold, jewels, cows, elephants, horses, and wealth.
विचित्राणि च वासांसि प्रावारावरणानि च। कम्बलाजिनरत्नानि राङ्कवास्तरणानि च
He saw also the varied garments, cloaks, coverings, woolen blankets, deer skins, precious rugs, and fine carpets.
समृद्धां तां तथा दृष्ट्वा पाण्डवानां तदा श्रियम्। ईर्ष्यासमुत्थः सुमहांस्तस्य मन्युरजायत
Beholding the great prosperity of the Pandavas, a vast envy arose in him, born of jealousy.
विमानप्रतिमां तत्र मयेन सुकृतां सभाम्। पाण्डवानामुपहृतां स दृष्ट्वा पर्यतप्यत
Seeing the assembly hall, crafted by Maya and resembling a celestial palace, brought to the Pandavas, he was tormented.
तत्रावहसितश्चासीत्प्रस्कन्दन्निव संभ्रमात्। प्रत्यक्षं वासुदेवस्य भीमेनानभिजातवत्
There, in his confusion, he was laughed at as he stumbled, right before Vasudeva and Bhima, as if he lacked noble birth.
स भोगान्विविधान्भुञ्जन्रत्नानि विविधानि च। कथितो धृतराष्ट्रस्य विवर्णो हरिणः कृशः
Enjoying various pleasures and jewels, Dhritarashtra's son was described as pale, thin, and emaciated like a deer.
अन्वजानात्ततो द्यूतं धृतराष्ट्रः सुतप्रियः। तच्छ्रुत्वा वासुदेवस्य कोपः समभवन्महान्
Then Dhritarashtra, fond of his son, approved the game of dice; hearing this, Vasudeva's anger became great.
नातिप्रीतमनाश्चासीद्विवादांश्चान्वमोदत। द्यूतादीननयान्घोरान्विविधांश्चाप्युपैक्षत
His mind was not well pleased, and he took no joy in the disputes; he overlooked the terrible injustices and various wrongs arising from the dice.
निरस्य विदुरं भीष्मं द्रोणं शारद्वतं कृपम्। विग्रहे तुमुले तस्मिन्दहन्क्षत्रं परस्परम्
Rejecting Vidura, Bhishma, Drona, Sharadvata, and Kripa, in that tumultuous conflict, the kshatriyas burned with mutual enmity.
जयत्सु पाण्डुपुत्रेषु श्रुत्वा सुमहदप्रियम्। दुर्योधनमतं ज्ञात्वा कर्णस्य शकुनेस्तथा
When the sons of Pandu were victorious, hearing the great misfortune, and knowing the intentions of Duryodhana, Karna, and Shakuni—
धृतराष्ट्रश्चिरं ध्यात्वा संजयं वाक्यमब्रवीत्। शृणु संजय सर्वं मे नचासूयितुमर्हसि
After long reflection, Dhritarashtra spoke to Sanjaya: 'Listen to everything I say, Sanjaya, and do not take offense.'
श्रुतवानसि मेधावी बुद्धिमान्प्राज्ञसंमतः। न विग्रहे मम मतिर्न च प्रीये कुलक्षये
You are learned, wise, and esteemed for your understanding; I have no desire for conflict, nor do I rejoice in the destruction of our family.
न मे विशेषः पुत्रेषु स्वेषु पाम्डुसुतेषु वा। वृद्धं मामभ्यसूयन्ति पुत्रा मन्युपरायणाः
I make no distinction between my own sons and the sons of Pandu; yet my sons, given to anger, resent me, though I am old.
अहं त्वचक्षुः कार्पण्यात्पुत्रप्रीत्या सहामि तत्। मुह्यन्तं चानुमुह्यामि दुर्योधनमचेतनम्
Out of weakness and affection for my sons, I endure this, though I am blind; I am confused, and I share in the confusion of senseless Duryodhana.
राजसूये श्रियं दृष्ट्वा पाण्डवस्य महौजसः। तच्चावहसनं प्राप्य सभारोहणदर्शने
At the Rajasuya, seeing the splendor and great might of the Pandava, and witnessing his ascent to the throne, my son was humiliated.
अमर्षितः स्वयं जेतुमशक्तः पाण्डवान्रणे। निरुत्साहश्च संप्राप्तुं सुश्रियं क्षत्रियोऽपि सन्
Angered and unable to defeat the Pandavas in battle, though a Kshatriya, he lost heart and could not attain such prosperity.
गान्धारराजसहितश्छद्मद्यूतममन्त्रयत्। तत्र यद्यद्यथा ज्ञातं मयां संजय तच्छृणु
Together with the king of Gandhara, he devised the deceitful dice game; whatever I know about what happened there, listen to it, Sanjaya.
श्रुत्वा तु मम वाक्यानि बुद्धियुक्तानि तत्त्वतः। ततो ज्ञास्यसि मां सौते प्रज्ञाटचक्षुषमित्युत
When you hear my words, spoken with reason and truth, then, O son of Suta, you will know me as one who sees with the eye of wisdom.