तान्स सर्वान्समागम्य विधिवत्कुरुनन्दनः। ततोऽपश्यद्देवराजं शतक्रतुमरिंदमः
Having met all of them properly, O joy of the Kurus, he then beheld the king of the gods, Shatakratu, subduer of foes.
ततः पार्थो महाबाहुरवतीर्य रथोत्तमात्। ददर्श साक्षाद्देवेशं पितरं पाकशासनम्
Then Partha, mighty-armed, descended from his excellent chariot and saw with his own eyes the lord of the gods, his father, the wielder of the thunderbolt.
पाण्डुरेणातपत्रेण हेमदण्डेन चारुणा। दिव्यगन्धाधिवासेन व्यजनेन विधूयता
He was shaded by a white parasol with a golden handle, fanned by a charming fan scented with divine fragrance.
विश्वावसुप्रभृतिनिर्गन्धर्वैः स्तुतिवन्दिभिः। स्तूयमानं द्विजाग्र्यैश्च ऋग्यजुःसामसंस्तवैः
Praised by Gandharvas led by Vishvavasu, by singers and bards, and by foremost Brahmins with hymns from the Rig, Yajur, and Sama Vedas.
ततोऽभिगम्य कौन्तेयः शिरसाऽभ्यगमद्बली। स चैनं वृत्तपीनाभ्यां बाहुभ्यां प्रत्यगृह्णत
Then the strong son of Kunti approached and bowed his head; and he was embraced by him with arms broad and strong.
ततः शक्रासने पुण्ये देवर्षिगणसेविते। शक्रः पाणौ गृहीत्वैनमुपावेशयदन्तिके
Then, on the auspicious throne of Indra, attended by hosts of divine sages, Shakra took him by the hand and seated him nearby.
मूर्धि चैनमुपाघ्राय देवेन्द्रः परवीरहा। अङ्कमारोपयामास प्रश्रयावनतं तदा
Devendra, slayer of enemy heroes, smelled his head and lifted him, who was humbly bowed, onto his lap.
सहस्राक्षनियोगात्स पार्थः शक्रासनं तदा। आरुरुक्षुरमेयात्मा द्वितीय इववासवः
By the command of the thousand-eyed one, that Partha, of immeasurable soul, then wished to ascend Indra’s throne, like a second Vasava.
ततः प्रेम्णा वृत्रशत्रुरर्जुनस्य शुभं मुखम्। पस्पर्श पुण्यगन्धेन करेण परिसान्त्वयन्
Then, with affection, the slayer of Vritra gently touched Arjuna’s radiant face with his hand, soothing him with its auspicious fragrance.
प्रमार्जमानः शनकैर्बाहू चास्यायतौ शुभौ। ज्याशरक्षेपकिनौ स्तम्भाविव हिरण्मयौ
Slowly wiping Arjuna’s two strong arms—long and beautiful, skilled in drawing the bow and releasing arrows, like golden pillars—
वज्रग्रहणचिह्नेन करेण परिसान्त्वयन्। मुहुर्मुहुर्वज्रधरो बाहू चास्फोटयञ्शनैः
With his hand marked by holding the thunderbolt, the wielder of the thunderbolt repeatedly and gently patted Arjuna’s arms.
स्मयन्निव गुडाकेशं प्रेक्षमाणः सहस्रदृक्। हर्षेणोत्फुल्लनयनो न चातृप्यत वृत्रहा
Looking at Gudakesha with a smile, the thousand-eyed one’s eyes blossomed with joy, and the slayer of Vritra could not be satisfied.
एकासनोपविष्टौ तौ शोभयांसचक्रतुः सभाम्। सूर्याचन्द्रमसौ व्योम चतुर्दश्यामिवोदितौ
Seated together on one seat, the two adorned the assembly like the sun and moon risen in the sky on the fourteenth day.
तत्र स्म गाथा गायन्ति साम्ना परमवल्गुना। गन्धर्वास्तुम्बुरुश्रेष्ठाः कुशला गीतसामसु
There, the foremost Gandharvas, skilled in song and melody, led by Tumburu, sang hymns in the sweetest tones.
घृताची मेनका रम्भा पूर्वचित्तिः स्वयंप्रभा। उर्वशी मिश्रकेशी च दण्डगौरी वरूथीनि
Ghritachi, Menaka, Rambha, Purvachitti, Swayamprabha, Urvashi, Mishrakeshi, Dandagauri, and Varuthini—
गोपाली सहजन्या च कुम्भयोनिः प्रजागरा। चित्रसेना चित्रलेखा सहा च मधुरस्वरा
Gopali, Sahajanya, Kumbhayoni, Prajagara, Citrasena, Citralekha, Saha, and Madhurasvara—
एताश्चान्याश्च ननृतुस्तत्रतत्र शुचिस्मिताः। चत्तप्रमथने युक्ताः सिद्धानां पद्मलोचनाः
These and other fair-smiling, lotus-eyed Siddha women, skilled in dance and delight, performed there in various places.
महाकटितटश्रोण्यः कम्पमानैः पयोधरैः। कटाक्षहावमाधुर्यैश्चेतोबुद्धिमनोहरैः
With broad hips and slender waists, their trembling breasts, and sweet glances and gestures enchanting heart and mind—
[ततो देवाः सगन्धर्वाः समादायार्घ्यमुत्तमम्। शक्रस्य मतमाज्ञाय पार्थमानर्चुरञ्जसा
Then the gods, along with the Gandharvas, bringing excellent arghya, honored Partha in accordance with Shakra’s command.
पाद्यमाचमनीयं च प्रतिग्राह्य नृपात्मजम्। प्रवेशयामासुरथो पुरंदरनिवेशनम्
They offered the prince water for washing feet and sipping, and then led him into the abode of Purandara.
एवं संपूजितो जिष्णुरुवास भवने पितुः। उपशिक्षन्महास्राणि ससंहाराणि पाण्डवः
Thus honored, Jishnu dwelled in his father’s house, learning the great and secret weapons, O Pandava.
शक्रस्य हस्ताद्दयितं वज्रमस्त्रं च दुःसहम्। अशनीश्च महानादा मेघबर्हिणलक्षणाः
From Shakra’s hands, he received the beloved and formidable thunderbolt weapon, and the thunderous, cloud-bannered missiles.
गृहीतास्त्रस्तु कौन्तेयो भ्रातॄन्सस्मार पाण्डवः। पुरंदरनियोगाच्च पञ्चाब्दानवसत्सुखी
Having received the weapons, Kaunteya remembered his brothers; by Purandara’s command, he happily stayed there for five years.
ततः शक्रोऽब्रवीत्पार्थं कृतास्त्रं काल आगते। नृत्यं गीतं च कौन्तेय चित्रसेनादवाप्नुहि
Then Shakra said to Partha, now accomplished in weapons and as the time had come: ‘Learn dance and song from Citrarshena, O Kaunteya.’
वादित्रं देवविहितं नृलोके यन्न विद्यते। तदर्जयस्व कौन्तेय श्रेयो वै ते भविष्यति
‘Win for yourself, O Kaunteya, the divine music and instruments unknown in the world of men; this will bring you great benefit.’
सखायं प्रददौ चास्य चित्रसेनं पुरंदरः। स तेन सह संगम्य रेमे पार्थो निरामयः
Purandara also gave him Citrarshena as a companion; joining with him, Partha delighted, free from affliction.
गीतवादित्रनृत्यानि भूय एवादिदेश ह। तथाऽपि नालभच्छर्म तरस्वी द्यूतकारितम्
He again ordered songs, music, and dances to be performed, yet the mighty one did not obtain the skin lost in the game of dice.
दुःशासनवधामर्षी शकुनेः सौबलस्य च। ततस्तेनातुलां प्रीतिमुपागम्य क्वचित्क्वचित्। गान्धऱ्वमतुलं नृत्यं वादित्रं चोपलब्धवान्
Angered by the killing of Duḥśāsana and the deeds of Śakuni, son of Subala, he sometimes found incomparable delight in Gandharva dance and music.
स शिक्षितो नृत्यगुणाननेका- न्वादित्रगीतार्थगुणांश्च सर्वान्। न शर्ण लेभे परवीरहन्ता भ्रातॄन्स्मरन्मातरं चैव कुन्तीम्
Though he was trained in many virtues of dance and all the qualities of music and song, the slayer of enemy heroes found no joy, remembering his brothers and his mother Kuntī.
कदाचित्स हि देवेन्द्रश्चित्रसेनं रहोऽब्रवीत्। पार्थस्य चक्षुरुर्वश्यां सक्तं विज्ञाय वासवः
Once, Indra spoke privately to Citrarśena, having learned that Arjuna's mind was drawn to Urvaśī.