02.069
Pancharatra: Kunti stays with Vidura and Vidura bids farewell to Pandavas.
Yudhiṣṭhira said.
I greet the Bharatas, as well as the aged patriarch, King Somadatta, and the great King Bāhlika. (2-69-1)
Droṇa, Kṛpa, the kings and others, Aśvatthāman as well, Vidura, Dhṛtarāṣṭra, and all the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra. (2-69-2)
Desiring battle, I address Sañjaya and the other assembly members; I depart now, but I shall see you again when I return. (2-69-3)
Vaiśampāyana said.
Out of modesty, the virtuous did not say anything to Yudhishthira; but in their minds, they wished well for the wise one. (2-69-4)
Vidura said.
The noble lady Pṛthā, the princess, is fit to go to the forest. Both the delicate girl and the old woman have always been accustomed to comfort. (2-69-5)
The auspicious lady will reside here, honored in my house. So, O sons of Pṛthā, know this: may you all be free from disease in every way. (2-69-6)
Yudhiṣṭhira, understand this from me, O best of the Bharatas: no one who is defeated by unrighteousness is truly pained by loss. (2-69-7)
You truly know the dharmas; Dhanañjaya is the expert in battles; Bhīmasena is the foremost among slayers; Nakula, you are the gatherer of wealth. (2-69-8)
Sahadeva was the controller, while Dhaumya was the foremost knower of Brahman. Draupadī was skilled in dharma and artha and was a practiser of dharma. (2-69-9)
All are dear to one another and speak pleasantly; they are united, content, and cannot be divided by others. Who here would not wish for you? (2-69-10)
O Bhārata, this concentration of yours is all-auspicious indeed. Not even an enemy equal to Indra can overcome it, O Acyuta. (2-69-11)
You were instructed by Himavat, and formerly by Merusāvarṇi, as well as by Dvaipāyana Kṛṣṇa, in the city of Vāraṇāvata. (2-69-12)
At Bhṛgu's peak, Rāma and Śambhu (Śiva) on the Dṛṣadvatī river also heard about the ointment of the great sage Asita. (2-69-13)
Dhaumya, who is always the seer of Nārada, is your priest. Do not be elated in times of crisis; you should possess that wisdom which is honored by sages. (2-69-14)
O Pāṇḍava, you overcome the impurity of Purūravas with intellect; you conquer other kings by strength, and sages by serving dharma. (2-69-15)
Steadfast in mind in Indra's chariot during victory, in Yama's chariot during the restraint of anger, in letting go, and likewise in Kubera's and Varuṇa's chariots, and in self-control. (2-69-16)
Self-sacrifice, gentleness, and sustenance are derived from the waters; forbearance from the earth, and all energy from the solar orb. (2-69-17)
Know that your strength is of the wind and your origin is self-born from the elements. May the antidote be with you, may you have welfare. I shall see you again when you return. (2-69-18)
O Yudhishthira, whether in times of calamity, in matters of righteousness, wealth, or difficulty, or again in all undertakings, you should always act appropriately according to the time. (2-69-19)
You have been asked and are here, O son of Kunti. May you attain well-being, O Bharata. We shall see you again, having accomplished your purpose and endowed with well-being. (2-69-20)
Vaiśampāyana said.
When these words had been spoken, the valiant son of Pandu, Yudhishthira, after bowing to Bhishma and Drona, set out. (2-69-21)
