एवमुक्त्वा प्रसाद्यैनं पूजयित्वा प्रयत्नतः। महेन्द्रशासनात्सर्वे सहिता ऋषिभिस्तदा
Having spoken thus, and after respectfully honoring him, all together with the sages, by the command of Mahendra, at that time—
विवाहं कारयामासुः शक्रपुत्रस्य शास्त्रतः। अरुन्धती शची देवी रुग्मिणी देवकी तथा
They arranged the marriage of the son of Shakra according to the scriptures; Arundhati, Shachi Devi, Rukmini, and Devaki likewise—
दिव्यस्त्रीभिश्च सहिताः सुभद्रायाः शुभाः क्रियाः। अर्जुनेऽपि तथा सर्वाः क्रिया भद्राः प्रयोजयन्
Together with divine women, auspicious rites for Subhadra were performed; similarly, all auspicious ceremonies were conducted for Arjuna.
महर्षिः काश्यपो होता सदस्या नारदादयः। पुण्याशिषः प्रयोक्तारः सर्वे ते हि तदार्जुने
The great sage Kashyapa acted as the priest, with Narada and others as the officiants; all of them bestowed holy blessings upon Arjuna at that time.
अभिषेकं तदा कृत्वा महेन्द्रः पाकशासनिम्। लोकपालैस्तु सहितः सर्वदेवैरभिष्टुतः
Then Mahendra, the wielder of the thunderbolt, performed the consecration, praised by all the guardians of the worlds and the gods.
किरीटाङ्गदहाराद्यैर्हस्ताभरणकुण्डलैः। भूषयित्वा तदा पार्थं द्वितीयमिव वासवम्
Adorning Partha with a crown, armlets, necklaces, and other ornaments, with bracelets and earrings, they made him appear like a second Vasava.
पुत्रं परिष्वज्य तदा प्रीतिमाप पुरन्दरः। शछी देवी तदा भद्रामरुन्धत्यादिभिस्तथा
At that moment, Purandara embraced his son with affection; Shachi Devi, along with Arundhati and others, likewise showed favor.
कारयामास वैवाह्यमङ्गलान्यादवस्त्रियः। सहाप्सरोभिर्मुदिता भूषयित्वा स्वभूषणैः
The noble women, joyful and adorned with their own ornaments, performed the auspicious wedding rites for Subhadra, together with the Apsaras.
पौलोमीमिव मन्यन्ते सुभद्रां तत्र योषितः। ततो विवाहो ववृधे कृतः सर्वगुणान्वितः
The women there regarded Subhadra as Paulomi; thus the marriage flourished, accomplished with every virtue.
तस्याः पाणिं गृहीत्वा तु मन्त्रैर्होमपुरस्कृतम्। सुभद्रया बभौ जिष्णुः शच्या इव शचीपतिः
Taking her hand, with mantras and sacrificial rites preceding, Jishnu shone with Subhadra, as Shachi's husband does with Shachi.
सा जिष्णुमधिकं भेजे सुभद्रा चारुदर्शना। पार्थस्य सदृशी भद्रा रूपेण वयसा तथा
Subhadra, of lovely appearance, chose Jishnu above all; the fortunate one was a match for Partha in beauty and youth.
सुभद्रायाश्च पार्थोऽपि सदृशो रूपलक्षणैः। इत्यूचुश्च तदा देवाः प्रीताः सेन्द्रपुरोगमाः
And Partha was likewise a match for Subhadra in form and qualities; thus, the delighted gods led by Indra spoke at that time.
एवं निवेश्य देवास्ते गन्धर्वैः साप्सरोगणैः। आमन्त्र्य यादवाः सर्वे विप्रजग्मुर्यथागतम्
So, after settling the gods with the Gandharvas and hosts of Apsaras, all the Yadavas departed as they had come, taking leave.
यादवाः पार्थमामन्त्र्य अन्तर्द्वीपं गतास्तदा। वासुदेवस्तदा पार्थमुवाच यदुनन्दनः
The Yadavas, bidding farewell to Partha, went to Antardvipa; then Vasudeva, the delight of the Yadus, spoke to Partha.
द्वाविंशद्दिवसान्पार्थ इहोष्य भरतर्षभ। मामकं रथमारुह्य शैब्यसुग्रीवयोजितम्
O bull among Bharatas, remain here for twenty-two days; ascend my chariot, yoked with Shaibya and Sugriva.
सुभद्रया सुखं पार्थ खाण्डवप्रस्थमाविश। यादवैः सहितः पश्चादागमिष्यामि भारत। यतिवेषेण नियतो वस त्वं रुक्मिणीगृहे
With Subhadra, O Partha, happily enter Khāṇḍavaprastha; later, I will come with the Yadavas, O Bharata. Dwell in Rukmini's house, observing the vow of a recluse.
एवमुक्त्वा प्रचक्राम अन्तर्द्वीपं जनार्दनः। कृतोद्वाहस्ततः पार्थः कृतकार्योऽभवत्तदा
Having spoken thus, Janardana departed for Antardvipa; then Partha, having completed the marriage, had fulfilled his purpose.
तस्यां चोपगतो भावः पार्थस्य सुमहात्मनः। तस्मिन्भावः सुभद्राया अन्योन्यं समवर्धत
In her, affection arose for the noble Partha; in him, affection for Subhadra grew, and their mutual love increased.
स तथा युयुजे वीरो भद्रया भरतर्षभः। अभिनिष्पन्नया रामः सीतयेव समन्वितः
Thus the heroic descendant of Bharata united with the auspicious woman, Rama, who was accompanied by Sita.
अपि जिष्णुर्विजज्ञे तां ह्रीं श्रियं सन्नतिक्रियाम्। देवतानां वरस्त्रीणां रूपेण सदृशीं सतीम्
Even the victorious one was surpassed by her modesty, beauty, and humility; she was equal in form to the divine and noble women, steadfast in virtue.
स प्रकृत्या श्रिया दीप्त्या संदिदीपे तयाऽधिकम्। उद्यत्सहस्रदीप्तांशुः शरदीव दिवाकरः
By her very nature, brilliance, and radiance, he shone even more, like the autumn sun with a thousand blazing rays.
सा तु तं मनुजव्याघ्रमनुरक्ता यशस्विनी। कन्यापुरगता भूत्वा तत्परा समपद्यत
That illustrious maiden, devoted to him, became absorbed in him, entering the city of maidens.
वृष्म्यन्धकपुरात्तस्मादपयातुं धनञ्जयः। विनिश्चित्य तया सार्धं सुभद्रामिदमब्रवीत्
Then Dhananjaya resolved to depart from Andhaka's city, and said this to Subhadra.
द्विजानां गुणमुख्यानां यथार्हं प्रतिपादय। भोज्यैर्भक्ष्यैश्च कामैश्च स्वपुरीं प्रतियास्यताम्
Give to the foremost virtuous Brahmins what is due, with food, delicacies, and gifts, as you return to your own city.
आत्मनश्च समुद्दिश्य महाव्रतसमापनम्। गच्छ भद्रे स्वयं तूर्णं महाराजनिवेशनम्
For the completion of your great vow, and on your own behalf, go swiftly, O blessed one, to the palace of the great king.
तेजोबलजवोपेतैः शुक्लैर्हयवरोत्तमैः। वाजिभिः शैव्यसुग्रीवमेघपुष्पबलाहकैः
With white, excellent horses endowed with energy, strength, and speed—Shaivya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa, and Balahaka.
युक्तं रथवरं तूर्णमिहानय सुसत्कृतम्। व्रतार्थमिति भाषित्वा सखीभिः सुभगे सह
Bring here quickly the splendidly adorned best chariot, yoked for the purpose of the vow, as spoken, together with your companions, O fortunate one.
क्षिप्रमादाय पर्येहि सह सर्वायुधेन च। अनुकर्षान्तपताकाश्च तूणीरांश्च धनूंषि च
Take up swiftly and come, together with all weapons; also bring the banners, quivers, and bows.
सर्वान्रथवरे स्थाप्य सोत्सेधाश्च महागदाः
Place all the best chariots, along with the mighty clubs, on the vehicles.
अर्जुनेनैवमुक्ता सा सुभद्रा भद्रभाषिणी। जगाम नृपतेर्वेश्म सखीभिः सहिता तदा
Thus addressed by Arjuna, Subhadra, who spoke auspiciously, went at that time to the king's residence, accompanied by her companions.