चिन्ताविष्टोऽतिदीनात्मा चिन्तयित्वैव तं पुनः
His mind overwhelmed by anxiety and utterly dejected, he kept brooding over that matter again.
देव्या कृष्णशोकायनोदनम् व्यास उवाच प्रातर्नन्दगृहे जातः पुत्रजन्ममहोत्सवः । किंवदन्त्यथ कंसेन श्रुता चारमुखादपि
Vyasa said: In the morning, a great festival for the birth of a son was held at Nanda's house. The rumor of this, as well as Kamsa's own spies, reached his ears.
जानाति वसुदेवस्य दारास्तत्र वसन्ति हि । पशवो दासवर्गश्च सर्वे ते नन्दगोकुले
He knows that Vasudeva's wife and all the cattle and servants are living there in Nanda's cowherd village.
तेन शङ्कासमाविष्टो गोकुलं प्रति भारत । नारदेनापि तत्सर्वं कथितं कारणं पुरा
Because of this, Bharata, he was filled with suspicion toward Gokula; and long ago, Narada had also told him the whole reason.
गोकुले ये च नन्दाद्यास्तत्पत्न्यश्च सुरांशजाः । देवकीवसुदेवाद्याः सर्वे ते शत्रवः किल
All those in Gokula—Nanda and the others, along with their wives who are born from portions of the gods, as well as Devaki, Vasudeva, and the rest—are indeed his enemies.
इति नारदवाक्येन बोधितोऽसौ कुलाधमः । जातः कोपमना राजन् कंसः परमपापकृत्
Thus, instructed by Narada's words, that most wicked of his line, Kamsa, became enraged, O King, and committed the gravest sins.
पूतना निहता तत्र कृष्णेनामिततेजसा । बको वत्सासुरश्चापि धेनुकश्च महाबलः
There, Putana was slain by Krishna of immeasurable energy, as were Baka, Vatsasura, and the mighty Dhenuka.
प्रलम्बो निहतस्तेन तथा गोवर्धनो धृतः । श्रुत्वैतत्कर्म कंसस्तु मेने मरणमात्मनः
Pralamba was also killed by him, and Govardhana was lifted up. Hearing of these deeds, Kamsa considered his own death certain.
तथा विनिहतः केशी ज्ञात्वा कंसोऽतिदुर्मनाः । धनुर्यागमिषेणाशु तावानेतुं प्रचक्रमे
Likewise, when Kesi was slain, Kamsa became exceedingly disturbed in mind and quickly resolved to bring the two to the bow-sacrifice.
अक्रूरं प्रेषयामास क्रूरः पापमतिस्तदा । आनेतुं रामकृष्णौ च वधायामितविक्रमौ
Then the cruel-minded Kamsa sent Akrura to bring Rama and Krishna, those of boundless might, for the purpose of killing them.
रथमारोप्य गोपालौ गोकुलाद् गान्दिनीसुतः । आगतो मथुरायां तु कंसादेशे स्थितः किल
The son of Gandini placed the two cowherd boys on a chariot and brought them from Gokula; he arrived in Mathura, as ordered by Kamsa.
तावागत्य तदा तत्र धनुर्भङ्गञ्च चक्रतुः । हत्वाथ रजकं कामं गजं चाणूरमुष्टिकम्
Having arrived there, the two broke the bow, and then, at will, slew the washerman, the elephant, Chanura, and Mushtika.
शलं च तोशलं चैव निजघान हरिस्तदा । जघान कंसं देवेशः केशेष्वाकृष्य लीलया
Hari then slew Śala and Tośala; the Lord of the gods killed Kaṃsa, playfully pulling him by the hair.
पितरौ मोचयित्वाथ गतदुःखौ चकार ह । उग्रसेनाय राज्यं तद्ददावरिनिषूदनः
Having freed his parents, he relieved their suffering; the destroyer of enemies gave the kingdom to Ugrasena.
वसुदेवस्तयोस्तत्र मौञ्जीबन्धनपूर्वकम् । कारयामास विधिवद् व्रतबन्धं महामनाः
There, Vasudeva, with great intent, performed the sacred thread ceremony for the two, according to proper rites, preceded by the tying of the māuñjī grass.
उपनीतौ तदा तौ तु गतौ सान्दीपनालयम् । विद्याः सर्वाः समभ्यस्य मथुरामागतौ पुनः
Then, after their initiation, the two went to the house of Sāndīpani; having mastered all knowledge, they returned again to Mathurā.
जातौ द्वादशवर्षीयौ कृतविद्यौ महाबलौ । मथुरायां स्थितौ वीरौ सुतावानकदुन्दुभेः
When they had reached twelve years of age, accomplished in learning and possessing great strength, the heroic sons of Ānakadundubhi remained in Mathurā.
मागधस्तु जरासन्धो जामातृवधदुःखितः । कृत्वा सैन्यसमाजं स मथुरामागतः पुरीम्
Jarāsandha, king of Magadha, distressed by the killing of his son-in-law, gathered his army and came to the city of Mathurā.
स सप्तदशवारं तु कृष्णेन कृतबुद्धिना । जितः संग्राममासाद्य मधुपुर्यां निवासिना
He was defeated seventeen times in battle by Kṛṣṇa, who dwelled in Madhupurī and acted with resolve.
पश्चाच्च प्रेरितस्तेन स कालयवनाभिधः । सर्वम्लेच्छाधिपः शूरो यादवानां भयङ्करः
Afterwards, prompted by him, Kālayavana, the mighty lord of all mlecchas, became a terror to the Yādavas.
श्रुत्वा यवनमायान्तं कृष्णः सर्वान् यदूत्तमान् । आनाय्य च तथा राममुवाच मधुसूदनः
Hearing that Yavana was approaching, Kṛṣṇa summoned all the foremost Yādus and also called Rāma, speaking as Madhusūdana.
भयं नोऽत्र समुत्पन्नं जरासन्धान्महाबलात् । किं कर्तव्यं महाभाग यवनः समुपैति वै
A great danger has arisen for us from the mighty Jarāsandha; what should be done, O illustrious one, as Yavana is indeed coming?
प्राणत्राणं प्रकर्तव्यं त्यक्त्वा गेहं बलं धनम् । सुखेन स्थीयते यत्र स देशः खलु पैतृकः
We must ensure the preservation of life, abandoning home, strength, and wealth; wherever one can live comfortably, that place is truly ancestral.
सदोद्वेगकरः कामं किं कर्तव्यः कुलोचितः । शैलसागरसान्निध्ये स्थातव्यं सुखमिच्छता
If one desires happiness, what should be done that is proper for the family, even though it always causes anxiety? One should dwell near mountains and oceans.
यत्र वैरिभयं न स्यात्स्थातव्यं तत्र पण्डितैः । शेषशय्यां समाश्रित्य हरिः स्वपिति सागरे
Wise people should reside where there is no fear from enemies; Hari, resting on the serpent couch, sleeps in the ocean.
तथैव च भयाद्भीतः कैलासे त्रिपुरार्दनः । तस्मान्नात्रैव स्थातव्यमस्माभिः शत्रुतापितैः
Likewise, out of fear, Tripurārdana dwells on Kailāsa; therefore, we who are afflicted by enemies should not remain here.
द्वारवत्यां गमिष्यामः सहिताः सर्व एव वै । कथिता गरुडेनाद्य रम्या द्वारवती पुरी
We shall all go together to Dvāravatī; Garuḍa has today described the delightful city of Dvāravatī.
रैवताचलसानिध्ये सिन्धुकूले मनोहरा । व्यास उवाच तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तथ्यं सर्वे यादवपुङ्गवाः
Situated near Mount Raivata, on the bank of the Sindhu, it is enchanting. Vyāsa said: Hearing these true words, all the foremost Yādavas...
गमनाय मतिं चक्रुः सकुटुम्बाः सवाहनाः । शकटानि तथोष्ट्राश्च वाम्यश्च महिषास्तथा
Made up their minds to depart, with their families and vehicles; they brought carts, camels, oxen, and buffaloes as well.
धनपूर्णानि कृत्वा ते निर्ययुर्नगराद्बहिः । रामकृष्णौ पुरस्कृत्य सर्वे ते सपरिच्छदाः
Filling them with wealth, they left the city; placing Rāma and Kṛṣṇa at the forefront, all departed with their attendants.