एवमुक्ता तदा भद्रा पार्थेन भरतर्षभ। चुचोद साश्वान्संहृष्टा ते ततो विविशुर्बलम्
Thus addressed by Pārtha, O bull among the Bharatas, Bhadrā joyfully urged on the horses, and they entered the army.
तदाहतमहावाद्यं समुदग्रध्वजायुतम्। अनीकं विपृथोर्हृष्टं पार्थमेवान्ववर्तत
Then the delighted division of Vipṛthu, with great banners and sounding mighty instruments, followed Pārtha.
रथैर्बहुविधाकारैः सदश्वैश्च महाजवैः। किरन्तः शरवर्षाणि परिवव्रुर्धनञ्जयम्
With chariots of many kinds, drawn by swift and noble steeds, they surrounded Dhananjaya, showering volleys of arrows.
तेषामस्त्राणि संवार्य दिव्यास्त्रेण महास्त्रवित्। आवृणोन्महदाकाशं शरैः परपुरञ्जयः
The conqueror of enemy cities, skilled in divine weapons, countered their missiles with a celestial weapon and filled the vast sky with his arrows.
तेषां बाणान्महाबाहुर्मुकुटान्यङ्गदानि च। चिच्छेद निशितैर्बाणैः शरांश्चैव धनूंषि च
The mighty-armed one cut down their arrows, crowns, and armlets, as well as their arrows and bows, with his sharp shafts.
युगानीषान्वरूथानि यन्त्राणि विविधानि च। अजिघांसन्परान्पार्थश्चिच्छेद निशितैः शरैः
Desiring to destroy his foes, Partha severed their yokes, axles, standards, and various machines with keen arrows.
विधनुष्कान्विकवचान्विरथांश्च महारथान्। कृत्वा पार्थः प्रियां प्रीतः प्रेक्ष्यतामित्यदर्शयत्
Having rendered the great chariot-warriors without bows, without armor, and without chariots, Partha, pleased, showed his beloved for all to see.
सा दृष्ट्वा महदाश्चर्यं सुभद्रा पार्थमब्रवीत्। अवाप्तार्थाऽस्मि भद्रं ते याहि पार्थ यथासुखम्
Seeing this great wonder, Subhadra said to Partha, 'I have attained my desire. Blessings to you—go as you please, Partha.'
स सक्तं पाण्डुपुत्रेण समीक्ष्य विपृथुर्बलम्। त्वरमाणोऽभिसंक्रम्य स्थीयतामित्यभाषत
Seeing his force held back by the son of Pandu, Viprithu hurried forward and said, 'Stand your ground!'
ततः सेनापतेर्वाक्यं नात्यवर्तन्त यादवाः। सागरे मारुतोद्धूता वेलामिव महोर्मयः
Then, at the command of their general, the Yadavas did not advance further, like great waves in the ocean held back by the shore, though driven by the wind.
ततो रथवरात्तूर्णमवरुह्य नरर्षभः। अभिगम्य नरव्याघ्रं प्रहृष्टः परिषस्वजे
Then, the best of men quickly descended from his excellent chariot, approached the tiger among men, and joyfully embraced him.
सोऽब्रवीत्पार्थमासाद्य दीर्घकालमिदं तव। निवासमभिजानामि शङ्खचक्रगदाधरात्
He said to Partha, 'Having come near you, I know well your long residence with the bearer of the conch, discus, and mace.'
न मेऽस्त्यविदितं किंचिद्यद्यदाचितं त्वया। सुभद्रार्थं प्रलोभेन प्रीतस्तव जनार्दनः
'Nothing you have done for Subhadra's sake is unknown to me; Janardana, pleased by your entreaty, aided you through persuasion.'
प्राप्तस्य यतिलिङ्गेन वासितस्य धनञ्जय। बन्धुमानसि रामेण महेन्द्रावरजेन च
'When you, Dhananjaya, stayed here in ascetic garb, you were befriended by Rama and the younger brother of Mahendra.'
मामेव च सदाकाङ्क्षी मन्त्रिणं मधुसूदनः। अन्तरेण सुभद्रां च त्वां च तात धनञ्जय
'Madhusudana always wished for me as his counselor, except in the matter of Subhadra and you, dear Dhananjaya.'
इमं रथवरं दिव्यं सर्वशस्त्रसमन्वितम्। इदमेवानुयात्रं च निर्दिश्य गदपूर्वजः
'This very divine chariot, equipped with all weapons, and this retinue, were assigned to you by the elder of the mace.'
अन्तर्द्वीपं तदा वीर गतो वृष्णिसुखावहः। दीर्घकालावरुद्धं त्वां संप्राप्तं प्रियया सह
'Then, the bringer of joy to the Vrishnis went to the inner island, and you, long held back, have now arrived with your beloved.'
पश्यन्तु भ्रातरः सर्वे वज्रपाणिमिवामराः। आयाते तु दशार्हाणामृषभे शार्ङ्गधन्वनि
'Let all the brothers behold you, like the gods seeing the wielder of the thunderbolt, as the bull among the Dasharhas, wielder of Sharnga, arrives.'
भद्रामनुगमिष्यन्ति रत्नानि च वसूनि च। अरिष्टं याहि पन्थानं सुखी भव धनञ्जय
'Good fortune and treasures will follow you; go by a safe path and be happy, Dhananjaya.'
नष्टशोकैर्विशोकस्य सुहृद्भिः संगमोऽस्तु ते
'May you, free from sorrow and with your grief dispelled, be united with your friends.'
ततो विपृथुमामन्त्र्य पार्थः प्रीतोऽभिवाद्य च। कृष्णस्य मतमास्थाय कृष्णस्य रथमास्थितः
Then, having taken leave of Vipṛthu, Pārtha, pleased, offered his respects; following Kṛṣṇa’s counsel, he mounted Kṛṣṇa’s chariot.
पूर्वमेव तु पार्थाय कृष्णेन विनियोजितम्। सर्वरत्नसुसंपूर्णं सर्वभोगसमन्वितम्
Previously, Kṛṣṇa had arranged for Pārtha a chariot filled with all precious gems and endowed with every luxury.
रथेन काञ्चनाङ्गेन कल्पितेन यथाविधि। शैब्यसुग्रीवयुक्तेन किङ्किणीजालमालिना
With a chariot adorned with golden parts, constructed according to proper rites, yoked with horses named Shaibya and Sugrīva, and garlanded with a network of bells,
सर्वशस्त्रोपपन्नेन जीमूतरवनादिना। ज्वलनार्चिःप्रकाशेन द्विषतां हर्षनाशिना
Equipped with every weapon, thundering like a rain cloud, shining with the brilliance of blazing fire, it dispelled the joy of enemies.
सन्नद्धः कवची खड्गी बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्रवान्। युक्तः सेनानुयात्रेण रथणारोप्य माधवीम्। रथेनाकाशगेनैव पययौ *स्वपुरं प्रति
Armored, sword in hand, wearing a bound leather thumb guard, accompanied by an army, he placed Mādhavī on the chariot and, with a chariot swift as the wind, departed for his own city.
ह्रियमाणां तु तां दृष्ट्वा सुभद्रां सैनिका जनाः। विक्रोशन्तोऽद्रवन्सर्वे द्वारकामभितः पुरीम्
Seeing Subhadrā being carried away, the soldiers and people cried out and all ran toward the city of Dvārakā.
ते समासाद्य सहिताः सुधर्मामभितः सभाम्। सभापालस्य तत्सर्वमाचख्युः पार्थविक्रमम्
Gathering together, they approached the Sudharmā assembly hall and reported to the hall guardian all of Pārtha’s bold deeds.
तेषां श्रुत्वा सभापालो भेरीं सान्नाहिकीं ततः। समाजघ्ने महाघोषां जाम्बूनदपरिष्कृताम्
Hearing this, the hall guardian then struck the ritual drum, producing a great sound, adorned with gold.
क्षुब्धास्तेनाथ शब्देन भोजवृष्ण्यन्धकास्तदा। `अन्तर्द्वीपात्समुत्पेतुः सहसा सहितास्तदा।' अन्नपानमपास्याथ समापेतुः समन्ततः
Disturbed by that noise, the Bhojas, Vṛṣṇis, and Andhakas at that time suddenly rushed together from the inner island, abandoning food and drink, and gathered from all sides.
तत्र जाम्बूनदाङ्गानि स्पर्ध्यास्तरणवन्ति च। मणिविद्रुमचित्राणि ज्वलिताग्निप्रभाणि च
There, golden seats, couches for rivalry, and seats decorated with gems and coral, all shone with the radiance of blazing fire.