पुरा हि मन्त्राहुतिपूजितायां हुताग्निवेद्यां बलिभुङ्गिलीयते। श्रुतिं च सम्यक्प्रसृतां महाध्वरे ग्राम्यो जनो यद्वदसौ न नाशयेत्
In ancient times, when offerings were made with proper mantras and the sacred fire was honored, the food placed for sacrifice was consumed by the rightful recipient; and the pure recitation of scripture at a great ritual should not be disturbed by ordinary people, just as it is prescribed.
मा वः प्रियायाः सुनसं सुलोचनं चन्द्रप्रभाच्छं वदनं प्रसन्नम्। स्पृश्याच्छुभं कश्चिदकृत्यकारी श्वा वै पुरोडाशमिवाध्वरस्थम्
Let no one, acting wrongly, touch the beautiful nose, lovely eyes, radiant moon-like face, or cheerful countenance of your beloved, just as a dog should not touch the sacrificial cake placed at the altar.
एतानि वर्त्मान्यनुयात शीघ्रं मा वः कालः क्षिप्रमिहात्यगाद्वै
Quickly follow these paths, so that time does not swiftly pass you by here.
शीघ्रं प्रधावध्वमितो नरेन्द्रा यावन्न दूरं व्रजतीति पापः। प्रत्याहरध्वं द्विषतां सकाशा- ल्लक्ष्मीमिव स्वां दयितां नृसिंहाः
Run swiftly from here, O kings, before the evil one goes far; withdraw from the enemy's presence, O lion-hearted ones, as you would reclaim your own beloved fortune.
भद्रे प्रतिक्राम नियच्छ वाचं माऽस्मत्सकाशे परुषाण्यवोचः। राजानो वा यदि वा राजपुत्रा बलेन मत्ताः पञ्चतां प्राप्नुवन्ति
O gentle one, turn back and restrain your speech; do not utter harsh words in our presence. Whether kings or princes, intoxicated by power, they meet their end.
एतावदुक्त्वा प्रययुर्हि शीघ्रं तान्येव वर्त्मान्यनुवर्तमानाः। मुहुर्मुहुर्व्यालवदुच्छ्वसन्तो ज्यां विक्षिपन्तश्च महाधनुर्भ्यः
Having spoken thus, they departed quickly, following those same paths; again and again, breathing like serpents, they stretched the bowstrings of their great bows.
ततोऽपश्यंस्तस्य सैन्यस्य रेणु- मुद्धूतं वै वाजिस्वुरप्रणुन्नम्। पदातीनां मध्यगतं च धौम्यं विक्रोशन्तं भीम पार्थेत्यभीक्ष्णम्
Then they saw the dust of that army stirred up by the galloping horses; and in the midst of the foot soldiers was Dhaumya, repeatedly crying out, 'Bhima! Partha!'
ते सान्त्व्य धौम्यं परिदीनसत्वाः सुखं भवानेत्विति राजपुत्राः। श्येना यथैवामिषसंप्रयुक्ता जवेन तत्सैन्यमथाभ्यधावन्
The princes, consoling Dhaumya who was distressed, said, 'May you be well.' Then, like hawks drawn to meat, they rushed at that army with speed.
तेषां महेन्द्रोपमविक्रमाणां संरब्धानां धर्षणाद्याज्ञसेन्याः। क्रोधः प्रजज्वाल जयद्रथं च दृष्ट्वा प्रियां तस्य रथे स्थितां च
Among those whose valor was like Indra's, who were enraged and daring, the anger blazed forth, especially upon seeing Jayadratha with his beloved standing on his chariot.
प्रचुक्रुशुश्चाप्यथ सिन्धुराजं वृकोदरश्चैव धनंजयश्च। यमौ च राजा च महाधनुर्धरा- स्ततो दिशः संमुमुहुः परेषाम्
Then Bhimasena, Dhananjaya, the two sons of Yama, and the king, all wielders of great bows, shouted at the king of Sindhu; and the enemy ranks were thrown into confusion.
ततो घोरतरः शब्दो वने समभवत्तदा। भीमसेनार्जुनौ दृष्ट्वाक्षत्रियणाममर्षिणाम्
Then a more terrible sound arose in the forest, as Bhimasena and Arjuna were seen by the angry Kshatriyas.
तेषां ध्वजाग्राण्यभिवीक्ष्य राजा स्वयंदुरात्मा कुरुपुङ्गवानाम्। जयद्रथो याज्ञसेनीमुवाच रथे स्थितां भानुमतीं हतौजाः
Seeing the banners of the foremost Kurus, the self-willed king Jayadratha spoke to Yajnaseni, radiant and standing on the chariot, her strength subdued.
आयान्तीमे पञ्चरथा महान्तो मन्ये च कृष्णे पतयस्तवैते। सा जानती ख्यापय नः सुकेशि परंपरं पाण्डवानां रथस्थम्
These five great chariots are approaching, O Krishna; I believe they are your husbands. O Sukeśi, knowing this, tell us the lineage of the Pandavas who are on their chariots.
किं ते ज्ञातैर्मूढ महाधनुर्धरै- रनायुष्यं कर्म कुत्वाऽतिघोरम्। एते वीराः पतयो मे समेता न वः शेषः कश्चिदिहास्ति युद्धे
What use is it to know, O fool, about those great bowmen? Why do you undertake such a dreadful task, risking your life? These heroes, my rivals, have assembled; none of you will survive this battle.
आख्यातव्यं त्वेव सर्वं मुमूर्षो- र्मया तुभ्यं पृष्टया धर्म एषः। न मे व्यथा विद्यते त्वद्भयं वा संपश्यन्त्याः सानुजं धर्मराजम्
Yet, everything must be told to you, as you ask, for it is the law to answer one who is about to die. I feel no distress or fear of you, as I behold Dharmaraja with his brothers.
यस् ध्वजाग्रे नदतो मृदङ्गौ नन्दोपनन्दौ मधुरौ सुयुक्तौ। एनं स्वधर्मार्थविनिश्चयज्ञं सदा जनाः कृत्यवन्तोऽनुयान्ति
He whose banner bears the sounding drums, Nanda and Upananda, sweet and well-tuned—he is always followed by people devoted to duty, knowing the purpose of righteousness and wealth.
य एष जाम्बूनदशुद्धगौरः। प्रचण्डघोणस्तनुरायताक्षः। एतं कुरुश्रेष्ठतमं वदन्ति युधिष्ठिरं धर्मसुतं पतिं मे
He who is golden like pure Jambu gold, fierce-faced, slender-bodied, and wide-eyed—this one is called the best of the Kurus, Yudhishthira, son of Dharma, my lord.
अप्येष शत्रोः शरणागतस्य दद्यात्प्राणान्धर्मचारी नृवीरः। परैह्येनं मूढ जवेन भूतये त्वमात्मनः प्राञ्जलिर्न्यस्शस्त्रः
Even if an enemy sought refuge, this righteous and heroic king would give his life; go to him, O fool, quickly for your own welfare, with joined palms and weapons laid down.
अथाप्येनं पश्यसि यं रथस्यं महाभुजं सालमिव प्रवृद्धम्। संदष्टौष्ठं भ्रुकुटीसंहतभ्रुवं वृकोदरो नाम पतिर्ममैषः
And now, do you see him who sits upon the chariot, mighty-armed, towering like a great śāla tree, with lips pressed tight and brows knit together? This is Vṛkodara, my husband.
आजानेया बलिनः साधुदान्ता महाबलाः शूरमुदावहन्ति। एतस्य कर्माण्यतिमानुषाणि भीमेति शब्दोऽस्य ततः पृथिव्याम्
Noble steeds of great strength, well-trained and powerful, bear this valiant one. His deeds surpass those of men, and hence the name Bhīma resounds throughout the earth.
नास्यापराद्धाः शेषमवाप्नुवन्ति नायं वैरं विस्मरते कदाचित्। वैरस्यान्तं संविधायोपयाति पश्चाच्छान्तिं न च तत्तप्यतीव
Those who offend him do not escape with their lives; he never forgets enmity. When he brings an end to a feud, only then does he make peace, and he does not regret it afterward.
धनुर्धराग्र्यो धृतिमान्यशस्वी जितेन्द्रियो वृद्धसेवी नृवीरः। भ्राता च शिष्यश्च युधिष्ठिरस्य धनंजयो नाम पतिर्ममैषः
Foremost among archers, steadfast, renowned, self-controlled, devoted to elders, a hero among men—he is both brother and disciple to Yudhiṣṭhira. This is Dhanañjaya, my husband.
यो वै न कामान्न भयान्न लोभा- त्त्यजेद्धर्मं न नृशंसं च कुर्यात्। स एष वैश्वानरतुल्यतेजाः कुन्तीसुतः शत्रुसहः प्रमाथी
He would never abandon righteousness for desire, fear, or greed, nor would he commit cruelty. This son of Kuntī, equal in brilliance to fire, destroyer of foes, is mighty indeed.
यः सर्वधर्मार्तविनिश्चयज्ञो भयार्तानां भयहर्ता मनीषी। `बन्धुप्रियः शस्त्रभृतां वरिष्ठो महाहवेष्वप्रतिवार्यवीर्यः
He knows the essence of all duties and their true meaning, relieves the fears of the frightened, is wise, dear to his kin, foremost among warriors, and in great battles his valor cannot be withstood.
यस्योत्तमं रूपमाहुः पृथिव्यां यं पाण्डवाः परिरक्षन्ति सर्वे। प्राणैर्गरीयांसमनुव्रतं वै स एष वीरो नकुलः पतिर्मे
He whose beauty is said to be unsurpassed on earth, whom all the Pāṇḍavas protect with their very lives, steadfast in loyalty—this hero is Nakula, my husband.
यः खङ्गयोधी लघुचित्रहस्तो महांश्च धीमान्सहदेवोऽद्वितीयः। यस्याद्यकर्म द्रक्ष्यसे मूढसत्व शतक्रतोर्वा दैत्यसेनासु सङ्ख्ये
He is a master of the sword, swift and skillful of hand, great and wise—Sahadeva, without equal. Today, you will witness his deeds, as Indra did among the armies of the Daityas.
शूरः कृतास्त्रो मतिमान्मनस्वी प्रियंकरो धर्मसुतस्य राज्ञः। हुताशचन्द्रार्कसमानतेजा जघन्यजः पाण्डवानां प्रियश्च
Valiant, skilled in weapons, intelligent, resolute, beloved of King Yudhiṣṭhira, his radiance like fire, moon, and sun, the youngest and dearest of the Pāṇḍavas.
बुद्ध्या समो यस् नरो न विद्यते वक्ता तथा सत्सु विनिश्चयज्ञः। सएष शूरो नित्यममर्षणश्च धीमान्प्राज्ञः सहदेवः पतिर्मे
There is no man equal to him in wisdom or speech, discerning among the noble. This ever-courageous, patient, and wise Sahadeva is my husband.
त्यजेत्प्राणान्प्रविशेद्धव्यवाहं न त्वेवैष व्याहरेद्धर्मबाह्यम्। सदा मनस्वी क्षत्रधर्मे रतश्च कुन्त्याः प्राणैरिष्टतमो नृवीरः
He would give up his life or enter fire, but never speak what is unrighteous. Always resolute, devoted to the warrior’s duty, he is most dear to Kuntī, a hero among men.
विशीर्यनतीं नावमिवार्णवान्ते रत्नाभिपूर्णां मकरस्य पृष्ठे। सेनां तवेमां हतसर्वयोधां विक्षोभितां द्रक्ष्यसि पाण्डुपुत्रैः
Like a ship shattered at sea, filled with jewels, upon the back of a makara, so will you see your army, all its warriors slain and scattered by the sons of Pāṇḍu.