भीष्मं कुरूणामृषभं दिव्यं दिव्यपराक्रमम् । कर्मणा तेन पार्थस्य शक्रस्येव विकुर्वतः
By that act of Partha—like Indra performing a wondrous deed—he honored Bhishma, the bull among the Kurus, of divine and extraordinary prowess.
विस्मयं परमं जग्मुस्ततस्ते वसुधाधिपाः । तत्कर्म प्रेक्ष्य बीभत्सोरतिमानुषविक्रमम्
Seeing that superhuman feat of Bhimasena's younger brother, the kings of the earth were filled with the utmost amazement.
संप्रावेपन्त कुरवो गावः शीतार्दिता इव। विस्मयाच्चोत्तरीयाणि व्याविध्यन्सर्वतो नृपाः
The Kauravas trembled like cows afflicted by cold; and out of astonishment, the kings all around cast off their upper garments.
शङ्खदुन्दुभिनिर्घोषस्तुमुलः सर्वतोऽभवत्। तृप्तः शान्तनवश्चापि राजन्बीभत्सुमब्रवीत्
A tumultuous sound of conches and drums arose on all sides; and Santanu's son, now satisfied, spoke to Arjuna, O King.
सर्वपार्थिववीराणां सन्निधौ पूजयन्निव । नैतच्चित्रं महाबाहो त्वयि कौरवनन्दन
In the presence of all the heroic kings, as if honoring you, he said: 'O mighty-armed one, O joy of the Kauravas, this is not surprising in you.'
कथितो नारदेनासि पूर्वर्षिरमितद्युते । वासुदेवसहायस्त्वं महत्कर्म करिष्यसि
'You were foretold by Narada, the ancient sage of boundless splendor, that, aided by Vasudeva, you would accomplish a great deed.'
यन्नोत्सहति देवेन्द्रः सह देवैरपि ध्रुवम् । विदुस्त्वां निधनं पार्थ सर्वक्षत्रस्य तद्विदः
'What even Indra with the gods cannot achieve, those who know the truth know you, Partha, as the destruction of all Kshatriyas.'
धनुर्धराणामेकस्त्वं पृथिव्यां प्रवरो नृषु
'Among all bowmen on earth, you alone are the foremost among men.'
मनुष्या जगति श्रेष्ठाः पक्षिणां पतगेश्वरः। सरितं सागरः श्रेष्ठो गौर्वरिष्ठा चतुष्पदाम्
'Among men, the best are humans; among birds, the king of birds; among rivers, the ocean is supreme; among quadrupeds, the bull is the best.'
आदित्यस्तेजसां श्रेष्ठो गिरीणां हिमवान्वरः । जातीनां ब्राह्मणः श्रेष्ठः श्रेष्ठस्त्वमसि धन्विनां
'Among radiant beings, the sun is supreme; among mountains, the Himalaya is the best; among castes, the Brahmin is foremost; and among archers, you are the best.'
न वै श्रुतं धार्तराष्ट्रेण वाक्यं मयोच्यमानं विदुरेण चैव। द्रोणेन रामेण जनार्दनेन मुहुर्मुहुः सञ्जयेनापि चोक्तम्
'The words spoken by me, by Vidura, by Drona, by Rama, by Janardana, and repeatedly by Sanjaya, have not been heeded by Duryodhana.'
परीतबुद्धिर्हि विसंज्ञकल्पो दुर्योधनो न च तच्छ्रद्दधाति। स शेष्यते वै निहतश्चिराय शास्त्रातिगो भीमबलाभिभूतः
'For Duryodhana, whose mind is confused and nearly senseless, does not believe it; he will remain, slain for a long time, overcome by Bhima's strength, having transgressed the scriptures.'
एतच्छ्रुत्वा तद्वचः कौरवेन्द्रो दुर्योधनो दीनमना बभूव। तमब्रविच्छान्तनवोऽभिवीक्ष्य निबोध राजन्भव वीतमन्युः
Hearing these words, King Duryodhana of the Kauravas became downcast in spirit. Seeing him thus, Shantanu's son spoke to him: 'Listen, O King, and let go of your anger.'
दृष्टं दुर्योधनैतत्ते यथा पार्थेन धीमता। जलस्य धारा जनिता शीतस्यामृतगन्धिनः
You have seen, Duryodhana, how Partha, the wise one, produced a stream of cool, nectar-scented water.
एतस्य कर्ता लोकेऽस्मिन्नान्यः कश्चन विद्यते। आग्नेयं वारुणं सौम्यं वायव्यमथ वैष्णवम्
In this world, there is no one else who can accomplish such a feat—whether it be of fire, water, moon, wind, or Vishnu.
ऐन्द्रं पाशुपतं ब्रह्मं पारमेष्ठ्यं प्रजापतेः । धातुस्त्वष्टुश्च सवितुर्वैवस्वतमथापि वा
Of Indra, Pashupati, Brahma, Parameshthi, Prajapati, Dhata, Tvashta, Savita, or even Vaivasvata—
सर्वस्मिन्मानुषे लोके वेत्त्येको हि धनञ्जयः। कृष्णो वा देवकीपुत्रो नान्यो वेदेह कश्चन
Among all men in the world, only Dhananjaya or Krishna, son of Devaki, knows these things; no one else, O King.
अशक्यः पाण्डवस्तात युद्धे जेतुं कथंचन । अमानुषाणि कर्माणि यस्यैतानि महात्मनः
O dear one, it is impossible to defeat the Pandava in battle by any means, for his deeds are beyond human.
तेन सत्ववता सङ्ख्ये शूरेणाहवशोभिना । जिष्णुना समरे राजन्संधिर्भवतु मा चिरम्
Therefore, O King, let there be peace without delay with Jishnu, who is steadfast, heroic, and glorious in battle.
यावत्कृष्णो महाबाहुः स्वाधीनः कुरुसत्तम। तावत्पार्थेन शूरेण संधिस्ते तात युज्यताम्
As long as mighty-armed Krishna remains on their side, O best of Kurus, make peace with the valiant Partha.
यावन्न ते चमूः सर्वाः शरैः सन्नतपर्वभिः । नाशयत्यर्जुनस्तावत्संधिस्ते तात य्रुज्यताम्
Before Arjuna destroys all your troops with his sharp-tipped arrows, O dear one, make peace.
यावत्तिष्ठन्ति समरे हतशेषाः सहोदराः । नृपाश्च बहवो राजंस्तावत्संधिः प्रयुज्यताम्
As long as the surviving brothers and many kings still stand on the battlefield, O King, let peace be made.
न निर्दहति ते यावत्क्रोधदीप्तेक्षणश्चमूम् । युधिष्ठिरो रणे तावत्संधिस्ते तात युज्यताम्
Before Yudhishthira, his eyes blazing with wrath, burns your army in battle, O dear one, make peace.
नकुलः सहदेवश्च भीमसेनश्च पाण्डवः। यावच्चमूं महाराज नाशयन्ति न सर्वशः
So long as Nakula, Sahadeva, and Bhimasena, the Pandavas, have not utterly destroyed your army, O great King—
तावत्ते पाण्डवैर्वीरैः सौहार्दं मम रोचते। युद्धं मदन्तमेवास्तु तात संशाम्य पाण्डवैः
Until then, I prefer friendship with the heroic Pandavas; let the battle end, O dear one, and make peace with them.
एतत्ते रोचतां वाक्यं यदुक्तोऽसि मयाऽनघ। एतत्क्षममहं मन्ये तव चैव कुलस्य च
Let this advice I have given you, O faultless one, be pleasing to you; I believe it is fitting for you and your lineage.
त्यक्त्वा मन्युं व्युपशाम्यस्व पार्थैः पर्याप्तमेतद्यत्कृतं फल्गुनेन । भीष्मस्यान्तादस्तु वः सौहृदं च जीवन्तु शेषाः साधु राजन्प्रसीद
Abandon your anger and be reconciled with the sons of Pandu; what Phalguna has done is enough. Let there be friendship after Bhishma's end, and let the survivors live—be gracious, O King.
राज्यस्यार्दं दीयतां पाण्डवाना- मिन्द्रप्रस्थं धरमराजोऽभियातु। मा मित्रध्रुक्पार्थिवानां जघन्यः पापां कीर्तिं प्राप्स्यसे कौरवेन्द्र
Let half the kingdom be given to the Pandavas; let Dharmaraja go to Indraprastha. Do not become the most reviled among kings, betraying your kin, O Kaurava lord, and gaining evil fame.
ममावसानाच्छान्तिरस्तु प्रजानां संगच्छन्तां पाण्डवाः प्रीतिमन्तः। पिता पुत्रं मातुलं भागिनेयो भ्राता चैव भ्रातरं प्रैतु राजन्
Let there be peace among the people at my end; let the Pandavas unite in harmony. Let fathers go to sons, maternal uncles to nephews, and brothers to brothers, O King.
न चेदेवं प्राप्तकालं वचो मे मोहाविष्टः प्रतिपत्स्यस्यबुद्ध्या । तप्स्यस्यन्ते एतदन्ताः स्थ सर्वे सत्यामेतां भारतीमीरयामि
But if, deluded, you do not accept my timely words with understanding, you will suffer in the end; all of you will meet your destruction. I speak this truthfully, O Bharata.