02.065
Core-Pancharatra: Pandavas return to Indraprastha asked by Dhritarastra to reconcile with Kurus.
Yudhishthira said.
O king, what do you wish us to do for you, having ruled over us? You are the lord. O Bhārata, we always wish to remain under your rule. (2-65-1)
Dhṛtarāṣṭra said.
O Ajātaśatru, may you have auspiciousness, safety, and well-being. Go forth. Having received permission, rule your own kingdom together with your wealth. (2-65-2)
But this must indeed be understood: the instruction of my elder, spoken entirely with discernment, is wholesome and leads to the highest and supreme good. (2-65-3)
O Yudhiṣṭhira, you know the subtle path of dharma, dear one. You are trained, greatly wise, and have served the elders. (2-65-4)
Where there is intellect, there is peace; calmness is attained, O Bhārata. Without both, the weapon does not act; with both, the weapon is subdued. (2-65-5)
Those who do not recognize enmities, who see virtues and not faults, and who do not engage in conflict—these are the best of people. (2-65-6)
O Yudhiṣṭhira, in conversation, the lowest of men utter harsh words, while the middling ones respond with a harsh reply to such words. (2-65-7)
The best persons, who are always wise, never utter words that are either spoken or unspoken, harmful or harsh, in return. (2-65-8)
The virtuous remember only good deeds, not even the enmities done to them. When they are convinced of someone's true nature, they understand accordingly. (2-65-9)
O noble one, you have acted thus in this noble assembly. O father, do not keep Duryodhana's harshness in your heart. (2-65-10)
O Bhārata, see your mother, Gandhari, and me, who desires your virtues, and your aged, blind father, all present here. (2-65-11)
Before I observed, I neglected this dice-game. Friends, I wished to see the strength and weakness of the sons. (2-65-12)
The Kurus are not to be grieved for, O king; among the royal ones, you are their instructor. The wise minister Vidura is an expert in all the śāstras. (2-65-13)
O Arjuna, righteousness is found in you; valor and prowess in Bhīmasena; faith and service to elders are present in the two sons of Yama, who are the foremost among men. (2-65-14)
O Ajatashatru, may auspiciousness be with you as you enter Khandavaprastha. May there be brotherhood with your brothers, and may your mind be set in righteousness. (2-65-15)
Vaiśampāyana said.
Thus addressed, Yudhishthira, the best of the Bharatas and king of dharma, fulfilled all the noble agreements and set out with his brothers. (2-65-16)
They ascended their cloud-like chariots with Kṛṣṇā (Draupadī) and, their hearts filled with joy, set out for Indraprastha, the foremost of cities. (2-65-17)
