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.
गन्धर्वराज गच्छाद्य प्रहितोऽप्सरसांवराम्। उर्वशीं पुरुषव्याघ्रं सोपातिष्ठतु फल्गुनम्
O king of the Gandharvas, go today, sent by the lord of the Apsarases, and let Urvaśī approach the tiger among men, Phālguna.
यथा न तामभिसृतां विद्यादस्मन्नियोगतः। तथा त्वया विधातव्यं स्त्रीसंसर्गविशारद
So that he does not know she comes at our command, you must arrange it thus, O expert in the ways of union with women.
एवमुक्तस्तथेत्युक्त्वा सोऽनुज्ञां प्राप्य वासवात्। गन्धर्वराजोऽप्सरसमभ्यगादुर्वशीं वराम्
Thus addressed, saying 'So be it,' and having received Indra's permission, the king of the Gandharvas went to the Apsaras Urvaśī.
तां दृष्ट्वा विदितो हृष्टः स्वागतेनार्चितस्तया। सुखासीनः सुखासीनां स्मितपूर्वं वचोऽब्रवीत्
Seeing him, she recognized him and joyfully welcomed him; seated comfortably, she, also seated at ease, smilingly spoke these words.
विदितं तेऽस्तु सुश्रोणि प्रेषितोऽहमिहागतः। त्रिदिवस्यैकराजेन त्वत्प्रसादाभिनन्दिना
Let it be known to you, O lovely-hipped one, that I have come here sent by the sole king of heaven, who delights in your favor.
यः स देवमनुष्येषु प्रख्यातः सहजैर्गुणैः। श्रिया शीलेन रूपेण श्रुतेन च बलेन च। प्रख्यातः शौर्यवीर्याभ्यां प्रपन्नः प्रतिभानवान्
He who among gods and men is renowned for his innate virtues—by his splendor, conduct, beauty, learning, and strength, famed for courage and valor, and possessed of intelligence—
तेजस्वी सौम्यीलश्च क्षमावाञ्जितमत्सरः। साङ्गोपनिषदान्वेदांश्चतुराख्यानपञ्चमान्
Radiant, gentle, patient, free from envy, learned in the Vedas with their limbs and Upaniṣads, and the four and five histories—
योऽधीते गुरुशुश्रूषां मेधां चाष्टगुणाश्रयाम्। ब्रह्मचर्येण दाक्ष्येण प्रसवैर्वयसाऽपि च
He who studies, serves his teacher, possesses eightfold intelligence, through chastity, skill, sacrifices, and even by his age—
एको वै रक्षिता चैव त्रिदिवं मघवानिव। अकत्थनो मानयिता स्थूललक्ष्यः प्रियंवदः
He alone is the protector of heaven, like Maghavan; not boastful, honoring others, steadfast in purpose, and gentle in speech.
सुहृदश्चान्नपानेन विविधेनाभिवर्षति। सत्यवागूर्जितो वक्ता रूपवाननहंकृतः
He showers his friends with various foods and drinks, speaks truthfully, is energetic, eloquent, handsome, and free from pride.