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Library: Sun gives the gift of food. Brahmanas depart.
Vaiśampāyana said.
Then the sun, pleased, revealed himself to Pāṇḍava, shining with his own radiance, blazing like fire. (3-4-1)
O king, whatever you have desired, you shall obtain all this. I will provide you with food for twelve years. (3-4-2)
Fruit, roots, meat, and vegetables prepared in the kitchen—these four kinds of food will be inexhaustible for you. And, having said 'various wealth will be yours,' he disappeared. (3-4-3)
Having received the boon, the son of Kunti, after crossing the water, and being versed in dharma, grasped Dhaumya's feet and embraced his brothers and Acyuta (Krishna). (3-4-4)
The lord, having joined with Draupadī and observing, approached. In the kitchen, the Pāṇḍava prepared that food. (3-4-5)
Refined origin reaches the wild food of four kinds. The imperishable food increases, and by that, the twice-born are fed. (3-4-6)
After feeding the Brāhmaṇas and his younger brothers, Yudhiṣṭhira would eat the leftovers called vighasa. After feeding Yudhiṣṭhira, Pārṣatī (Draupadī) would eat the remainder. (3-4-7)
Thus, having received from the sun and possessing radiance like the sun, the Lord granted to the Brāhmaṇas the desires that were wished for in their minds. (3-4-8)
Priests and leaders conduct sacrificial rites on lunar days, constellations, and festival occasions, performing them according to prescribed rules and mantras, based on authoritative tradition. (3-4-9)
Then, after performing auspicious rites with Dhaumya, the Pāṇḍavas, accompanied by groups of Brāhmaṇas, set out for the Kāmyaka forest. (3-4-10)
