धार्तराष्ट्राश्च ते भीताः पाञ्चालान्पाण्डवादयः। धार्तराष्ट्रैश्च सहिताः पुनर्द्रोणेन चोदिताः
The sons of Dhritarashtra, together with the Pandavas and the Panchalas, being urged again by Drona, became fearful.
यज्ञसेनेन संगम्य कर्णदुर्योधनादयः। निर्जिताः संन्यवर्तन्त तथा ते क्षत्रियर्षभाः
Having encountered Yajnasena, Karna, Duryodhana, and others, those best of warriors were defeated and withdrew.
ततः पाण्डुसुताः पञ्च निर्जित्य द्रुपदं युधि। द्रोणाय दर्शयामासुर्बद्ध्वा ससचिवं तदा
Then the five sons of Pandu, having conquered Drupada in battle, brought him, bound with his ministers, and presented him to Drona.
महेन्द्र इव दुर्धर्षो महेन्द्र इव दानवम्। महेन्द्रपुत्रः पाञ्चालं जितवानर्जुनस्तदा
Arjuna, unconquerable like Mahendra, conquered the Panchala king as Mahendra conquered the demon.
तद्दृष्ट्वा तु महावीर्यं फल्गुनस्य महौजसः। व्यस्मयन्त जनाः सर्वे यज्ञसेनस्य बान्धवाः
Seeing the great might and energy of Phalguna, all the relatives of Yajnasena were astonished.
प्रार्थयामि त्वया सख्यं पुनरेव नराधिप। अराजा किल नो राज्ञः सखा भवितुमर्हति
'I ask you again for friendship, O lord of men; for a non-king should not be the friend of a king.'
अतः प्रयतितं राज्ये यज्ञसेन त्वया सह। राजाऽसि दक्षिणे कूले भागीरथ्याहमुत्तरे
Therefore, the kingdom has been divided between us, Yajnasena, with you on the southern bank of the Bhagirathi and I on the northern.
एवमुक्तो हि पाञ्चाल्यो भारद्वाजेन धीमता। उवाचास्त्रविदां श्रेष्ठं द्रोणं ब्राह्मणसत्तमम्
Thus addressed by the wise Bharadvaja, the Panchala king spoke to Drona, the best of Brahmins and foremost among masters of weapons.
एवं भवतु भद्रं ते भारद्वाज महामते। सख्यं तदेव भवतु शश्वद्यदभिमन्यसे
So be it, O wise Bhāradvāja; let that very friendship endure forever, as you desire.
एवमन्योन्यमुक्त्वा तौ कृत्वा सख्यमनुत्तमम्। जग्मतुर्द्रोणपाञ्चाल्यौ यथागतमरिन्दमौ
Having thus spoken to each other and established an unsurpassed friendship, Droṇa and Drupada, those subduers of foes, departed as they had come.
असत्कारः स तु महान्मुहूर्तमपि तस्य तु। नापैति हृदयाद्राज्ञो दुर्मनाः स कृशोऽभवत्
Yet that great dishonor, even for a moment, did not leave the king’s heart; troubled in mind, he became emaciated.
अमर्षी द्रुपदो राजा कर्मसिद्धान्द्विजर्षभान्। अन्विच्छन्परिचक्राम ब्राह्मणावसथान्बहून्
King Drupada, burning with resentment, wandered among many dwellings of Brahmins, seeking accomplished sages.
पुत्रजन्म परीप्सन्वै शोकोपहतचेतनः। `द्रोणेन वैरं द्रुपदो न सुष्वाप स्मरन्सदा।' नास्ति श्रेष्ठमपत्यं म इति नित्यमचिन्तयत्
Desiring the birth of a son, his mind afflicted by grief, Drupada could not sleep, always remembering his enmity with Droṇa; he constantly thought, 'I have no excellent offspring.'
जातान्पुत्रान्स निर्वेदाद्धिग्बन्धूनिति चाब्रवीत्। निःश्वासपरमश्चासीद्द्रोणं प्रतिचिकीर्षया
Having become disillusioned with his born sons, he declared, 'Fie upon relatives!' and, sighing deeply, was intent on acting against Droṇa.
प्रभावं विनयं शिक्षां द्रोणस्य चरितानि च। क्षात्रेण च बलेनास्य चिन्तयन्नाध्यगच्छत
Reflecting on Droṇa’s power, humility, learning, and deeds, as well as his own strength as a kṣatriya, he found no relief.
प्रतिकर्तुं नृपश्रेष्ठो यतमानोऽपि भारत। अभितः सोऽथ कल्माषीं गङ्गाकूले परिभ्रमन्
Though striving to retaliate, that foremost of kings, O Bhārata, wandered along the dark banks of the Gaṅgā.
ब्राह्मणावसथं पुम्यमाससाद महीपतिः। तत्र नास्नातकः कश्चिन्न चासीदव्रती द्विजः
The king reached a sacred Brahmin dwelling, where there was not a single uninitiated or undisciplined twice-born.
अधीयानौ महाभागौ सोऽपश्यत्संशितव्रतौ। याजोपयाजौ ब्रह्मर्षी शाम्यन्तौ परमेष्ठिनौ
There he saw the two great and resolute ascetics, Yāja and Upayāja, brahmarṣis engaged in study and self-restraint.
संहिताध्ययने युक्तौ गोत्रतश्चापि काश्यपौ। तारणेयौ युक्तरूपौ ब्राह्मणावृषिसत्तमौ
Engaged in reciting the Saṃhitā, both of the Kāśyapa lineage, the two Tārāṇeyas, fitting in every way, were the best of Brahmins and bulls among sages.
स तावामन्त्रयामास सर्वकामैरतन्द्रितः। बुद्ध्वा बलं तयोस्तत्र कनीयांसमुपह्वरे
He respectfully approached them, tireless in his attentions, and, discerning the younger’s strength, drew near to him in private.
प्रपेदे च्छन्दयन्कामैरुपयाजं धृतव्रतम्। पादशुश्रूषणे युक्तः प्रियवाक्सर्वकामदः
He sought out Upayāja, steadfast in his vows, by offering every desired service, attending to his feet, speaking kindly, and granting all wishes.
अर्चयित्वा यथान्यायमुपयाजमुवाच सः। येन मे कर्मणा ब्रह्मन्पुत्रः स्याद्द्रोणमृत्यवे
Having worshipped Upayāja as was proper, he said: 'O Brahmin, by your act, may I have a son who will be the death of Droṇa.'
अर्जुनस्य भवेद्भार्या भवेद्या वरवर्णिनी।' उपयाज कृते तस्मिन् गवां दाताऽस्मि तेऽर्बुदं
'Let the most beautiful maiden become Arjuna’s wife; if you perform this, Upayāja, I will give you a hundred thousand cows.'
यद्वा तेऽन्यद्द्विजश्रेष्ठ मनसः सुप्रियं भवेत्। सर्वं तत्ते प्रदाताऽहं न हि मेऽत्रास्ति संशयः
'Or if there is anything else, O best of twice-born, that is most pleasing to your mind, I will give you all that—there is no doubt in me.'
इत्युक्तो नाहमित्येवं तमृषिः प्रत्यभाषत। आराधयिष्यन्द्रुपदः स तं पर्यचरत्पुनः
Thus addressed, the sage replied only, 'No,' and Drupada continued to serve him, seeking to win his favor.
ततः संवत्सरस्यान्ते द्रुपदं स द्विजोत्तमः। उपयाजोऽब्रवीत्काले राजन्मधुरया गिरा
Then, at the end of a year, Upayāja, the best of twice-born, spoke to Drupada at the proper time, O king, with sweet words.
ज्येष्ठो भ्राता ममागृह्माद्विचरन् गहने वने। अपरिज्ञातशौचायां भूमौ निपतितं फलम्
My eldest brother, wandering from our home in the dense forest, found a fruit fallen upon the ground, where its purity was unknown.
तदपश्यमहं भ्रातुरसाम्प्रतमनुव्रजन्। विमर्शं संकरादाने नायं कुर्यात्कदाचन
Following my brother at that time, I saw this and reflected: one should never take what is mixed and uncertain.
दृष्ट्वा फलस्य नापश्यद्दोषान्पापानुबन्धकान्। विविनक्ति न शौचं यः सोऽन्यत्रापि कथं भवेत्
Seeing the fruit, he did not perceive its faults or sinful consequences; one who does not discern purity here, how will he do so elsewhere?
संहिताध्ययनं कुर्वन्वसन्गुरुकुले च यः। भैक्षमुत्सृष्टमन्येषां भुङ्क्ते स्म च यदा तदा
While studying the scriptures and residing in the teacher’s house, he would eat food that was left by others whenever it was available.