तथा द्रोणेन बहुधा भाषितं हितमुत्तमम्। तच्च राधासुतः कर्णो मन्यते न हितं तव
Likewise, Drona has spoken many times, offering the highest benefit; yet Karna, son of Radha, does not consider it beneficial for you.
चिन्तयंश्च न पश्यामि राजंस्तव सुहृत्तमम्। आभ्यां पुरुषसिंहाभ्यां यो वा स्यात्प्रज्ञयाधिकः
Reflecting, O King, I do not see anyone among your friends who surpasses those two lion-like men in wisdom.
इमौ हि वृद्धौ वयसा प्रज्ञया च श्रुतेन च। समौ च त्वयि राजेन्त्र तथा पाण्डुसुतेषु च
These two are advanced in age, wisdom, and learning; and among you, O King, and the sons of Pandu, they are equal in these respects.
धर्मे चानवरौ राजन्सत्यतायां च भारत। रामाद्दाशरथेश्चैव गयाच्चैव न संशयः
O Bharata, in virtue and truthfulness, O King, they are unsurpassed; there is no doubt, even compared to Rama, son of Dasharatha, and Gaya.
न चोक्तवन्तावश्रेयः पुरस्तादपि किंचन। न चाप्यपकृतं किंचिदनयोर्लक्ष्यते त्वयि
Neither of them has ever spoken anything unworthy in the past, nor is any wrongdoing observed in either of them towards you.
तावुभौ पुरुषव्याघ्रावनागसि नृपे त्वयि। न मन्त्रयेतां त्वच्छ्रेयः कथं सत्यपराक्रमौ
Both these tiger-like men among humans, O King, are blameless towards you; how could those steadfast in truth and valor not deliberate for your welfare?
प्रज्ञावन्तौ नरश्रेष्ठावस्मिँल्लोके नराधिप। त्वन्निमित्तमतो नेमौ किंचिज्जिह्मं वदिष्यतः
Wise and foremost among men in this world, O ruler of men, they would never utter anything crooked because of you.
इति मे नैष्ठिकी बुद्धिर्वर्तते कुरुनन्दन। न चार्थहेतोर्धर्मज्ञौ वक्ष्यतः पक्षसंश्रितम्
Thus, O joy of the Kurus, this is my firm conviction: those two, versed in dharma, will not speak anything partial for the sake of gain.
एतद्धि परमं श्रेयो मन्येऽहं तव भारत। दुर्योधनप्रभृतयः पुत्रा राजन्यथा तव
This, I believe, is the highest welfare for you, O Bharata; but your sons, led by Duryodhana, think otherwise, O King.
तथैव पाण्डवेयास्ते पुत्रा राजन्न संशयः। तेषु चेदहितं किंचिन्मन्त्रयेयुरतद्विदः
Likewise, the Pandava sons, O King, are your children without doubt; if any among them should plot harm, those who know would recognize it.
मन्त्रिणस्ते न च श्रेयः प्रपश्यन्ति विशेषतः। अथ ते हृदये राजन्विशेषः स्वेषु वर्तते। अन्तरस्थं विवृण्वानाः श्रेयः कुर्युर्न ते ध्रुवम्
Your counselors do not especially perceive what is best; and if, O King, there is any distinction in their hearts toward their own, even when they reveal what is hidden, they would not surely act for your welfare.
एतदर्थमिमौ राजन्महात्मानौ महाद्युती। नोचतुर्विवृतं किंचिन्न ह्येष तव निश्चयः
For this reason, O King, these two great-souled and illustrious men have not disclosed anything openly, for this is not your settled decision.
यच्चाप्यशक्यतां तेषामाहतुः पुरुषर्षभौ। तत्तथा पुरुषव्याघ्र तव तद्भद्रमस्तु ते
And whatever inability those two best of men have spoken about, let it be so, O tiger among men; may it bring you auspiciousness.
कथं हि पाण्डवः श्रीमान्सव्यसाची धनञ्जयः। शक्यो विजेतुं संग्रामे राजन्मघवतापि हि
How indeed could the glorious Pandava, Savyasachi Dhananjaya, be conquered in battle, O King, even by Maghavan himself?
भीमसेनो महाबाहुर्नागायुतबलो महान्। राक्षसानां भयकरो बाहुशाली महाबलः
Bhimasena, mighty-armed, possessing the strength of ten thousand elephants, is a terror to the Rakshasas, powerful and strong of arm.
हिडिम्बो निहतो येन बाहुयुद्धेन भारत। यो रावणसमो युद्धे तथा च बकराक्षसः
It was he who slew Hidimba in hand-to-hand combat, O Bharata, who was equal to Ravana in battle, and likewise the Rakshasa Baka.
स युध्यमानो राजेन्द्र भीमो भीमपराक्रमः।' कथं स्म युधि शक्येत विजेतुममरैरपि
That Bhima, O king, whose valor is formidable, fighting in battle—how could even the immortals hope to defeat him?
तथैव कृतिनौ युद्धे यमौ यमसुताविव। कथं विजेतुं शक्यौ तौ रणे जीवितुमिच्छता
Likewise, in battle, the two sons of Yama are skilled, like the sons of Yama himself; how could anyone wishing to live hope to conquer them in war?
यस्मिन्धृतिरनुक्रोशः क्षमा सत्यं पराक्रमः। नित्यानि पाण्डवे ज्येष्ठे स जीयेत रणे कथम्
In whom are steadfastness, compassion, patience, truth, and valor always found—the eldest Pandava; how could he be vanquished in battle?
येषां पक्षधरो रामो येषां मन्त्री जनार्दनः। किं नु तैरजितं सङ्ख्ये येषां पक्षे च सात्यकिः
For whom Rama stands as ally, Janardana as counselor, and Satyaki on their side—how could such men be defeated in battle?
द्रुपदः श्वशुरो येषां येषां स्यालाश्च पार्षताः। धृष्टद्युम्नमुखा वीरा भ्रातरो द्रुपदात्मजाः
Drupada is their father-in-law, and the Parshatas their brothers-in-law; heroes led by Dhrishtadyumna, brothers born of Drupada.
चैद्यश्च येषां भ्राता च शिशुपालो महारथः।' सोऽशक्यतां च विज्ञाय तेषामग्रे च भारत। दायाद्यतां च धर्मेण सम्यक्तेषु समाचर
And the Chedi king, Shishupala, their brother, a great chariot-warrior—knowing their invincibility, O Bharata, act righteously and properly towards them.
इदं निर्दिष्टमयशः पुरोचनकृतं महत्। तेषामनुग्रहेणाद्य राजन्प्रक्षालयात्मनः
This great disgrace, caused by Purochana, has been pointed out; today, out of compassion for them, O king, cleanse yourself.
तेषामनुग्रहश्चायं सर्वेषां चैव नः कुले। जीवितं च परं श्रेयः क्षत्रस्य च विवर्धनम्
This act of kindness towards them is also for the benefit of our whole lineage; life is the highest good, and it increases the glory of the Kshatriyas.
द्रुपदोऽपि महान्राजा कृतवैरश्च नः पुरा। तस्य संग्रहणं राजन्स्वपक्षस्य विवर्धनम्
Drupada, the great king, was formerly our enemy; winning him over, O king, will strengthen your own side.
बलवन्तश्च दाशार्हा बहवश्च विशांपते। यतः कृष्णस्ततः सर्वे यतः कृष्णस्ततो जयः
The Dasharhas are powerful, and many, O lord of men; wherever Krishna is, there are all, and wherever Krishna is, there is victory.
यच्च साम्नैव शक्येत कार्यं साधयितुं नृप। को दैवशप्तस्तत्कार्यं विग्रहेण समाचरेत्
And whatever can be accomplished by conciliation, O king, who, cursed by fate, would seek to achieve it through conflict?
श्रुत्वा च जीवतः पार्थान्पौरजानपदा जनाः। बलवद्दर्शने हृष्टास्तेषां राजन्प्रियं कुरु
Hearing that the Parthas are alive, the people of the cities and countryside rejoice at their sight; do what is pleasing to them, O king.
दुर्योधनश्च कर्णश्च शकुनिश्चापि सौबलः। अधर्मयुक्ता दुष्प्रज्ञा बाला मैषां वचः कृथाः
Duryodhana, Karna, and Shakuni, son of Subala, are unrighteous, foolish, and childish; do not follow their counsel.
उक्तमेतत्पुरा राजन्मया गुणवतस्तव। दुर्योधनापराधेन प्रजेयं वै विनङ्क्ष्यति
This has been spoken before, O king, by me, for your benefit; because of Duryodhana's offense, the people will perish.