02.036
Pancharatra: Sahadeva roars that he will keep his foot on those who disagree.
Vaiśampāyana said.
After Bhishma, the greatly renowned, had thus spoken and ceased, Sahadeva then gave a meaningful reply there. (2-36-1)
To Keśava, the slayer of Keśi and of immeasurable valor, who is being worshipped by me, any of you kings who cannot endure Kṛṣṇa.
I have placed this foot on the heads of all the powerful. Having thus spoken properly, let him give his answer. (2-36-3)
But those who are wise, whoever they may be, consider the teacher, father, and preceptor as worthy of worship, worshipped, and deserving of worship; let them permit this; they are the true kings. (2-36-4)
Then, among these wise, virtuous, proud, and strong kings, not one spoke a word when the position was shown in their midst. (2-36-5)
Then a shower of flowers fell upon Sahadeva's head, and unseen voices exclaimed, "Well done, well done." (2-36-6)
Nārada, the knower of all worlds, who removes all doubts and speaks of the past and future, having put on a black deerskin. (2-36-7)
There, all the groups headed by Sunitha who had been summoned arrived; they were seen together, enraged, with pale faces. (2-36-8)
The kings there, out of dispassion and self-determination, spoke about Yudhiṣṭhira's consecration and the honoring of Vāsudeva. (2-36-9)
The appearance of those who were being held back by their friends shone forth, just like roaring lions separated from their prey. (2-36-10)
At that time, Kṛṣṇa realized that he, the endless mass of strength and imperishable ocean of kings, was making an agreement for battle. (2-36-11)
But after worshipping those worthy of worship, especially the Brāhmaṇas and Kṣatriyas, Sahadeva, the lord among men, completed that rite. (2-36-12)
When Kṛṣṇa had been worshipped in that assembly, Sunītha, the destroyer of enemies, his eyes blazing red with anger, addressed the kings of men. (2-36-13)
Standing as your commander, I consider what the present situation is. Let us stand ready in battle, fully armed, together with the assembled Vṛṣṇis and Pāṇḍavas. (2-36-14)
Thus, after encouraging all the kings, the foremost among the Cedis then consulted with the kings regarding the destruction of the sacrifice. (2-36-15)
