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Library: Astika praises King Janamejaya is many wonderful words!
आस्तीक उवाच॥
Āstīka said:
सोमस्य यज्ञो वरुणस्य यज्ञः; प्रजापतेर्यज्ञ आसीत्प्रयागे। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-१॥
The sacrifices of Soma and Varuna, and the sacrifice of Prajapati took place at Prayaga. Similarly, this sacrifice of yours, O esteemed Bharata, O Parikshit, may it bring welfare to our beloved ones.
शक्रस्य यज्ञः शतसङ्ख्य उक्त; स्तथापरस्तुल्यसङ्ख्यः शतं वै। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-२॥
The sacrifice of Śakra is said to be a hundred in number, and similarly, another is equal in number, indeed a hundred. Thus, this sacrifice of yours, O best of the Bharatas, O Parīkṣit, may well-being be ours to the dear ones.
यमस्य यज्ञो हरिमेधसश्च; यथा यज्ञो रन्तिदेवस्य राज्ञः। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-३॥
The sacrifices of Yama and Harimedhas were renowned, just as the sacrifice of King Rantideva. Similarly, this sacrifice of yours, O Parikshit, the best of the Bharatas, may it bring well-being to our dear ones.
गयस्य यज्ञः शशबिन्दोश्च राज्ञो; यज्ञस्तथा वैश्रवणस्य राज्ञः। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-४॥
The sacrifices of Gaya and King Śaśabindu, as well as that of King Vaiśravaṇa, are mentioned. Similarly, this sacrifice of yours, O esteemed Parīkṣit, may it bring well-being to us and our beloved ones.
नृगस्य यज्ञस्त्वजमीढस्य चासी; द्यथा यज्ञो दाशरथेश्च राज्ञः। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-५॥
The sacrifices of Nṛga and Ajamīḍha were as grand as those of King Daśaratha. Similarly, your sacrifice, O Parīkṣit, best of the Bharatas, is equally grand. May we and our dear ones be blessed with well-being.
यज्ञः श्रुतो नो दिवि देवसूनो; र्युधिष्ठिरस्याजमीढस्य राज्ञः। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-६॥
The sacrifice performed by Yudhishthira, the son of Ajamīḍha, was heard in heaven, O son of the gods. Similarly, may this sacrifice of yours, O best of the Bharatas, O Parikshit, bring welfare to our dear ones.
कृष्णस्य यज्ञः सत्यवत्याः सुतस्य; स्वयं च कर्म प्रचकार यत्र। तथा यज्ञोऽयं तव भारताग्र्य; पारिक्षित स्वस्ति नोऽस्तु प्रियेभ्यः ॥१-५०-७॥
The sacrifice performed by Krishna, the son of Satyavati, was where he himself took action. Thus, this sacrifice of yours, O esteemed Bharata, Parikshit, may bring welfare to our beloved ones.
इमे हि ते सूर्यहुताशवर्चसः; समासते वृत्रहणः क्रतुं यथा। नैषां ज्ञानं विद्यते ज्ञातुमद्य; दत्तं येभ्यो न प्रणश्येत्कथञ्चित् ॥१-५०-८॥
These beings, radiant like the sun and fire, gather as the slayers of Vritra for the sacrifice. Their knowledge is not available today; it is given to those who will not let it perish in any way.
ऋत्विक्समो नास्ति लोकेषु चैव; द्वैपायनेनेति विनिश्चितं मे। एतस्य शिष्या हि क्षितिं चरन्ति; सर्वर्त्विजः कर्मसु स्वेषु दक्षाः ॥१-५०-९॥
There is truly no one like a priest in all the worlds; this has been confirmed by Dvaipayana and myself. His disciples roam the earth, and all priests are adept in their respective duties.
विभावसुश्चित्रभानुर्महात्मा; हिरण्यरेता विश्वभुक्कृष्णवर्त्मा। प्रदक्षिणावर्तशिखः प्रदीप्तो; हव्यं तवेदं हुतभुग्वष्टि देवः ॥१-५०-१०॥
The great soul, fire with bright rays, golden-seeded and all-consuming, traverses the dark path with a clockwise flame. This blazing god of fire desires your oblation.
नेह त्वदन्यो विद्यते जीवलोके; समो नृपः पालयिता प्रजानाम्। धृत्या च ते प्रीतमनाः सदाहं; त्वं वा राजा धर्मराजो यमो वा ॥१-५०-११॥
In this world, there is no one like you, an equal king and protector of the people. With your determination and pleasing nature, I am always content; whether you are the king, Dharmaraja, or Yama.
शक्रः साक्षाद्वज्रपाणिर्यथेह; त्राता लोकेऽस्मिंस्त्वं तथेह प्रजानाम्। मतस्त्वं नः पुरुषेन्द्रेह लोके; न च त्वदन्यो गृहपतिरस्ति यज्ञे ॥१-५०-१२॥
Indra, the direct Vajra-holder, is the protector here in this world; you are similarly the protector of the people here. You are considered our lord of men in this world; there is no other householder than you in the sacrifice.
खट्वाङ्गनाभागदिलीपकल्पो; ययातिमान्धातृसमप्रभावः। आदित्यतेजःप्रतिमानतेजा; भीष्मो यथा भ्राजसि सुव्रतस्त्वम् ॥१-५०-१३॥
You are like Khatvanga, Nabhaga, and Dilipa; equal in influence to Yayati and Mandhata. Your brilliance is like that of Aditya; you shine like Bhishma, O virtuous one.
वाल्मीकिवत्ते निभृतं सुधैर्यं; वसिष्ठवत्ते नियतश्च कोपः। प्रभुत्वमिन्द्रेण समं मतं मे; द्युतिश्च नारायणवद्विभाति ॥१-५०-१४॥
Your composed courage resembles that of Vālmīki; your controlled anger is akin to that of Vasiṣṭha. I consider your sovereignty to be on par with Indra, and your splendor shines like that of Nārāyaṇa.
यमो यथा धर्मविनिश्चयज्ञः; कृष्णो यथा सर्वगुणोपपन्नः। श्रियां निवासोऽसि यथा वसूनां; निधानभूतोऽसि तथा क्रतूनाम् ॥१-५०-१५॥
Just as Yama is known for his judgment of dharma and Krishna is endowed with all virtues, you are the abode of prosperity like the Vasus and the repository of sacrifices.
दम्भोद्भवेनासि समो बलेन; रामो यथा शस्त्रविदस्त्रविच्च। और्वत्रिताभ्यामसि तुल्यतेजा; दुष्प्रेक्षणीयोऽसि भगीरथो वा ॥१-५०-१६॥
You are as strong as Dambhodbhava; as skilled in weaponry as Rama. You possess the splendor of Aurva and Trita, and are as formidable as Bhagiratha.
सूत उवाच॥
Sūta said:
एवं स्तुताः सर्व एव प्रसन्ना; राजा सदस्या ऋत्विजो हव्यवाहः। तेषां दृष्ट्वा भावितानीङ्गितानि; प्रोवाच राजा जनमेजयोऽथ ॥१-५०-१७॥
Upon being praised in this manner, everyone was pleased; the king, the assembly members, the priests, and the sacred fire. Observing their intentions and gestures, King Janamejaya then spoke.
