वर्षमेकं सुसंच्छन्नमुष्य वासमनुत्तमम्। आयाति चोदये काले क्षिप्रं दक्ष्यसि पाण्डवं ।। 30
For one year, his excellent residence has been well hidden; when the time comes, you will quickly discover the Pandava.
सोदरैः सहितं वीरं द्रौपद्या च परंतप। संविधत्स्व महाबाहो यथा नः स्यात्सुखोदयः ।। 31
With his brothers and with Draupadī, the mighty hero—make arrangements, O strong-armed one, so that happiness may arise for us.
यस्मिन्स राजा वसति च्छन्नः सत्त्वभृतांवरः। भविष्यन्ति नरास्तत्र रागमोहविवर्जिताः ।। 32
Wherever that king, the foremost among beings, resides in concealment, there the people will be free from attachment and delusion.
नाधयो हि महाराज न व्याधिः क्षत्रियर्षभ]। पुरे जनपदे वाऽपि यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 33
O great king, neither poverty nor disease will exist in the city or countryside where Yudhishthira is king, O bull among Kshatriyas.
दानशीलो वदान्यश्च निभृतो ह्रीनिषेवकः। प्रियवाक्सत्यवाक्शूरो धर्मशीलो जितेन्द्रियः। हृष्टः पुष्टः शुचिर्दक्षो यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 34
Where Yudhishthira is king, there will be generosity, eloquence, restraint, reverence for modesty, pleasant and truthful speech, courage, righteousness, mastery over the senses, joy, strength, purity, and skill.
नासूयको न चापीर्ष्युर्नाभिमानी न मत्सरी। भविष्यति जनस्तत्र स्वयं धर्ममनुव्रतः ।। 35
There, the people will not be envious, nor jealous, nor arrogant, nor malicious; they will themselves be devoted to righteousness.
ब्रह्मघोषाश्च भूयांसः पुण्यशब्दास्तथैव च। क्रतवश्च भविष्यन्ति भूयांसो भूरिदक्षिणाः ।। 36
There will be abundant recitations of sacred texts, auspicious sounds, and many sacrificial rites performed with generous gifts.
सदा च तत्र पर्जन्यः सम्यग्वर्षी न संशयः । संपन्नसस्या च मही भविष्यति निरामया ।। 37
There, the rain will always fall properly, without doubt, and the earth will yield abundant crops, free from disease.
रसवन्ति च धान्यानि गुणवन्ति फलानि च। गन्धवन्ति च माल्यानि शुभशब्दा च भारती ।। 38
The grains will be flavorful, the fruits will possess good qualities, the garlands will be fragrant, and speech will be auspicious.
वायुश्च सुखसंस्पर्शो यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः । नीरोगास्तत्र विद्यन्ते वधबन्धा न सन्ति च ।। 39
Where Yudhishthira is king, the wind will be pleasant to the touch, the people will be free from illness, and there will be no killings or imprisonments.
न चोरा न च दण्डाश्च न च बाधा भवन्त्युत। नाशक्ता न च दुष्टाश्च यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 40
There will be no thieves, no punishments, no afflictions, no helpless or wicked people where Yudhishthira is king.
भयं च नाविशेत्तत्र निष्प्रतीपं च दर्शनम्। बहुक्षीरास्तथा गावः सुपुष्टाश्च सुदोहनाः ।। 41
Fear will not enter there, and the appearance will be tranquil; the cows will yield much milk, be well-nourished, and easy to milk.
पयांसि दधिसर्पीषि रसवन्ति हितानि च । सलिलानि प्रसन्नानि सर्वे भावाश्च शोभनाः ।। 42
The milk, curd, and ghee will be flavorful and beneficial; the waters will be clear, and all things will be beautiful.
गुणवन्ति च पानानि भोज्यानि विविधानि च। तत्र देशे भविष्यन्ति यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 43
There, in that land where Yudhishthira is king, drinks and foods of various kinds will possess good qualities.
रसाः स्पर्शाश्च गन्धाश्च शब्दाश्चापि गुणान्विताः। दृश्यानि च प्रसन्नानि यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 44
Where Yudhishthira is king, tastes, touches, scents, sounds, and sights will all be endowed with excellence and clarity.
धर्माश्च तत्र सर्वैस्तु सेविताश्च द्विजातिभिः। स्वैःस्वैर्गुणैश्च संयुक्ता कस्मिन्वर्षे त्रयोदशे । देशे तस्मिन्भविष्यन्ति तत पाण्डवसंश्रिते ।। 45
There, in the thirteenth year, all the twice-born will practice righteousness, each endowed with their own virtues, in that land sheltered by the Pandavas.
संप्रीतिमाञ्जनस्तत्र संतुष्टः शुचिरव्ययः। देवतातिथिभूयांस्तु सर्वभूतानुरागवान् ।। 46
There, the people will be joyful, content, pure, and unchanging, abundant in devotion to gods and guests, and full of affection for all beings.
इष्टदानमहोत्साहा नित्यं धर्मपरायणाः । व्यक्तवाक्यास्ततस्तात शुभकल्याणमङ्गलाः ।। 47
Always enthusiastic in giving and sacrifice, ever devoted to righteousness, their speech will be clear, and they will be auspicious and blessed, O dear one.
शुभत्विषः शुभेच्छाश्च नित्यतुष्टाः श्रियाऽन्विताः । भविष्यन्ति जनास्तत्र यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 48
Where Yudhishthira is king, the people will have radiant beauty, noble desires, constant satisfaction, and be endowed with prosperity.
नित्योत्सवप्रमुदितो नित्यहृष्टः श्रिया वृतः। भविष्यति निवासोऽयं यत्र राजा युधिष्ठिरः ।। 49
Where Yudhishthira is king, the dwelling will be ever festive, ever joyful, and surrounded by prosperity.
धर्मज्ञः स तु दुर्ज्ञेयः सर्वज्ञैश्च द्विजातिभिः। किंपुनः प्राकृतैस्तात पार्थो विज्ञायते क्वचित् ।। 50
He who knows righteousness is difficult to comprehend even for learned twice-born men; how much more so for ordinary people, O dear one—Arjuna is recognized only rarely.
यस्मिन्सत्यं धृतिर्दानं परा शान्तिर्ध्रुवा क्षमा। ह्रीः श्रीः कीर्तिः परं तेज आनृशंस्यमथार्जवम् ।। 51
In whom truth, steadfastness, generosity, supreme tranquility, unwavering forbearance, modesty, prosperity, fame, supreme energy, compassion, and honesty reside—
तस्मान्निवासः पार्थानां चिन्त्यतां यद्ब्रवीमि वः । गतिर्वा परमा तत्र नोत्सहे वक्तुमन्यथा ।। 52
Therefore, consider carefully the dwelling place of the sons of Pritha, as I advise you; their ultimate course lies there, and I cannot speak otherwise.
एवमेतत्तु संचिन्त्य यत्कृत्यं साधु मन्यसे। तत्क्षिप्रं कुरु कौरव्य यद्येतच्छ्रद्दधासि मे। कुलस्य हि क्षमं तात यदहं प्रब्रवीमि ते ।। 53
Thus, having reflected in this way, whatever action you judge to be proper, do it quickly, O Kaurava, if you trust my words; for what I say to you is truly fitting for your lineage, dear one.
ततः शारद्वतो वाक्यमित्युवाच कृतस्तदा। युक्तं प्राप्तं च वृद्धेन पाण्डवान्प्रति भापितम् ।। 1
Then Kripa, son of Sharadvat, spoke these words: 'What the elder has said regarding the Pandavas is appropriate and timely.'
धर्मार्थसहितं श्लक्ष्णं सर्वं सत्यं सहेतुकम्। तत्रानुरूपं भीष्मस्य ममापि वचनं शृणु ।। 2
All that has been said is righteous, purposeful, gentle, entirely true, and reasoned; now hear my words, which are in accord with Bhishma's.
तेषां चैव गतिस्तत्र र्निवासश्चानुचिन्त्यताम् । नीतिर्विधीयतां तत्र सांप्रतं या हिता भवेत् ।। 3
Their course and residence should be carefully considered; let a policy be established now that would be beneficial.
नावज्ञेयो रिपुस्तात प्राकृतोऽपि बुभूषता। किं पुनः पाण्डवाः शूरा विद्वांसो बलिनस्तथा ।। 4
An enemy, even if ordinary, should not be disregarded by one who seeks to prosper; how much less so the Pandavas, who are valiant, learned, and strong.
तस्मात्सत्रं प्रविष्टेषु पाण्डवेषु महात्मसु । गूढभावेषु छन्नेषु काले चोदयमागते ।। 5
Therefore, with the great-souled Pandavas having entered the assembly, concealed in their purpose and hidden in their actions, and the time having come—
स्वराष्ट्रे परराष्ट्रे च ज्ञातव्यं बलमात्मनः । उदयः पाण्डवानां च प्राप्तकालो न संशयः ।। 6
One must know one's own strength, both in one's own realm and in others; the time for the Pandavas' rise has surely come, there is no doubt.