स्वास्तीर्णमस्ति शयनं सितसूक्ष्मोत्तरच्छदम्। अत्रारुह्य मया सार्धं पिबेमां वरवारुणीम् ।। 12
'There is a bed spread with fine white sheets; come, sit with me and drink this excellent Varuni.'
भजस्व मां विशालाक्षि भर्ता ते सदृशोस्म्यहम्। उपसर्प वरारोहे मेरुमर्कप्रभा यथा ।। 13
'Enjoy me, O wide-eyed one; I am worthy to be your husband. Approach, O beautiful-limbed, as the sun approaches Meru.'
स मूढः कीचकस्तत्र प्राप्तां राजीवलोचनाम्। अब्रवीद्द्रौपदीं दृष्ट्वा दुरात्मा ह्यात्मसंमतः ।। 14
There, the deluded Kīcaka, seeing Draupadī with lotus eyes arrive, spoke to her, wicked in mind and self-approved.
कीचकेनैवमुक्ता सा द्रौपदी वरवर्णिनी। अब्रवीत्तमनाचारं नेदृशं वक्तुमर्हसि ।। 15
Thus addressed by Kīcaka, Draupadī, of splendid complexion, replied to that unrighteous man: 'You should not speak such words.'
नाहं शक्या त्वया स्प्रष्टुं श्वपचेनेव ब्राह्मणी। गन्तुमिच्छसि दुर्बुद्धे गतिं दुर्गतरान्तराम् ।। 16
'I cannot be touched by you, just as a Brahmin cannot be touched by a dog-eater. Foolish one, you wish to go to a path most difficult.'
यत्र गच्छन्ति बहवः परदाराभिमर्शकाः। नराः संभिन्नमर्यादाः कीटवच्चाशुभाश्रयाः ।। 17
'Where many men go who desire other men's wives, violating boundaries, and dwelling in evil like insects.'
अप्रैषीन्मां सुराहारीं सुदेष्णा त्वन्निवेशनम् । तस्यै नयिष्ये मदिरां भगिनी तृषिता तव ।। 18
'Sudeṣṇā sent me, a bringer of liquor, to your residence; her sister, thirsty, I will bring wine for her.'
पिपासिता च कैकेयी तूर्णं मामादिशत्ततः। दीयतां मे सुरा शीघ्रं सूतपुत्र व्रजाम्यहम् ।। 19
'Kaikeyi, being thirsty, quickly instructed me: Give me wine at once, O son of the charioteer, I am going.'
अन्या भद्रे हरिष्यन्ति राजपुत्र्याः सुरामिमाम्। किं त्वं यास्यसि कल्याणि मदर्थं त्वमिहागता ।। 20
Others, O gentle one, will take this liquor meant for the princesses; why do you wish to leave, blessed lady, when you have come here for my sake?
इत्युक्त्वा दक्षिणे पाणौ सूतपुत्रः परामृशत्। सा गृहीता विधून्वन्ती भूमौ निक्षिप्य भाजनम् । सभां शरणमाधावद्यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 21
Having spoken thus, the son of the charioteer touched her right hand; she, shaking herself free, placed the vessel on the ground and fled toward the assembly, seeking refuge where King Yudhishthira was.
तां कीचकः प्रधावन्तीं केशपक्षे परामृशत्। पातयित्वा तु तां भूमौ सूतपुत्रः पदाऽवधीत् ।। 22
Kichaka seized her by the hair as she ran; after throwing her to the ground, the charioteer's son struck her with his foot.
सभायां पश्यतो राज्ञो विराटस्य महात्मनः। ब्राह्मणानां च वृद्धानां क्षत्रियाणां च पश्यतां ।। 23
In the assembly, before the eyes of the great-souled King Virata, and as the elders among the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas looked on,
तस्याः पादाभितप्ताया मुखाद्रुधिरमास्रवत् ।। 24
Blood flowed from her mouth as her feet throbbed with pain.
ततो दिवाकरेणाशु राक्षसः संनियोजितः। स कीचकमपोवाह वातवेगेन भारत ।। 25
Then, swiftly, a demon sent by the sun carried Kichaka away, O Bharata, with the force of the wind.
स पपात तदा भूमौ रक्षोबलसमीरितः । विघूर्णमानो निश्चेष्टश्छिन्नमूल इव द्रुमः ।। 26
He fell to the ground, driven by the strength of the demon; spinning about, lifeless, like a tree whose roots have been severed.
तां दृष्ट्वा तत्र ते सभ्या हाहाभूताः समन्ततः। न युक्तं सूतपुत्रेति कीचकेति च तेऽवदन्। किमियं वध्यते बाला कृपणा चाप्यबान्धवा ।। 27
Seeing her there, the members of the assembly cried out in distress all around; 'It is not right, son of the charioteer!' and 'Kichaka!' they said. 'Why is this young, helpless girl being struck, who has no kin?'
तस्यामासन्हि ते पार्थाः सभायां भ्रातरस्तथा । अमृष्यमाणाः कृष्णायाः कीचकेन पदा वधं ।। 28
There, in the assembly, her brothers, the Parthas, were present, unable to endure the blow dealt to Krishna by Kichaka's foot.
तां दृष्ट्वा भीमसेनस्य क्रोधादास्रमवर्तत। धूमोच्छ्वासः समभवन्नेत्रे चोच्छ्रितपक्ष्मणी । सस्वेदा भ्रुकुटी चोग्रा ललाटे समवर्तत ।। 29
Seeing her, Bhimasena's anger brought tears to his eyes; his breath became smoky, his eyes wide and lashes raised, sweat broke out, and a fierce frown formed on his brow.
तस्य भीमो वधप्रेप्सुः कीचकस्य दुरात्मनः। दन्तैर्दन्तांस्तदा रोपान्निष्पिपेष महामनाः ।। 30
Desiring to kill the wicked Kichaka, mighty Bhima ground his teeth together in rage.
भूयः संचरितः क्रुद्धः सहसोत्थाय चासनात्। निरैक्षत द्रुमं दीर्घं राजानं चाप्यवैक्षत।। 31
Again, filled with wrath, he rose suddenly from his seat, looked around for a long tree, and also glanced at the king.
वधमाकाङ्क्षमाणं तं कीचकस्य दुरात्मनः। आकारेणैव भीमं स प्रत्यपेधद्युधिष्ठिरः ।। 32
Desiring the death of wicked Kichaka, Bhima's very appearance caused Yudhishthira to tremble.
तस्य राजा शनैः संज्ञां कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः। चकार भीमसेनस्य रोषाविष्टस्य धीमतः ।। 33
Then, slowly, the son of Kunti, Yudhishthira, restored Bhimasena's composure, though he was filled with anger and wisdom.
प्रत्याख्यानं तदा चाह कङ्को नाम युधिष्ठिरः ।। 34
At that moment, Yudhishthira, called Kanka, spoke words of refusal.
सूद मा साहसं कार्षीः फलितोऽयं वनस्पतिः। नात्र शुष्काणि काष्ठानि सन्ति यानि च कानि च।। 35
O cook, do not act rashly; this tree has already borne fruit. There are no dry sticks here, nor any of any kind.
यदि ते दारुकृत्यं स्यान्निष्क्रम्य नगराद्बहिः। समूलं शातयेर्वृक्षं श्रमस्ते न भविष्यति।। 36
If you have work to do with wood, go outside the city; uproot a tree, and you will not be fatigued.
यस्य चार्द्रस्य वृक्षस्य शीतच्छायां समाश्रयेत्। न तस्य पर्णे द्रुह्येत पूर्ववृत्तमनुस्मरन् ।। 37
One who seeks the cool shade of a moist tree should not harm its leaves, remembering its former kindness.
न क्रोधकालसमयः सूद मा चापलं कृथाः। अपूर्णोऽयं द्विपक्षोनो नेदं बलवतां बहु ।। 38
This is not the time for anger, cook, nor should you act rashly; the fortnight is not yet complete, and these are not the mighty in strength.
अथाङ्गुष्ठेनावमृद्गादङ्गुष्ठं तत्र धर्मराट्। प्रबोधनभयाद्राज्ञो भीमं तं प्रत्यषेधयत् ।। 39
Then King Yudhishthira pressed Bhima's toe with his own, restraining him out of fear of awakening the king.
भीमसेनस्तु तद्वाक्यं श्रुत्वा परपुरञ्जयः। सहसोत्पतितं क्रोधं न्ययच्छद्धृतिमान्बलात् । इङ्गितज्ञः स तु भ्रातुस्तूष्णीमासीद्वृकोदरः ।। 40
Hearing these words, Bhimasena, conqueror of enemy cities, forcefully suppressed his sudden surge of anger, understanding his brother's signal, and remained silent.
भीमस्य च समारम्भं दृष्ट्वा राज्ञोऽस्य चेष्टितम्। द्रौपदी चाधिकं क्रोधात्प्रारुदत्सा पुनःपुनः ।। 41
Seeing Bhima's agitation and the king's actions, Draupadi, overcome with anger, wept again and again.