03.237
Duryodhana said.
O son of Radha, not knowing, I do not blame your words; you know that you have conquered enemies, the Gandharvas, by my power. (03-237-1)
But the Gandharvas fought for a long time with my brothers; together with me, O mighty-armed one, destruction was wrought on both sides. (03-237-2)
When those mighty magicians fought with you and the heroes went to the sky, at that time, our battle with the sky-dwellers was not equal. (03-237-3)
We suffered defeat and captivity in battle, and, along with our attendants, ministers, sons, wives, wealth, and vehicles, we were carried high through the sky by them, greatly distressed. (03-237-4)
Then some of our soldiers and ministers, along with great chariot-warriors, approached the Pāṇḍavas in distress and requested them to grant refuge. (03-237-5)
Here, Duryodhana the king, son of Dhritarashtra, along with his younger brother, ministers, and wives, is being carried off by the Gandharvas who dwell in heaven. (03-237-6)
Release him, the king, together with his wife, as a blessing for you. Let there be absolutely no discussion regarding the Kuru women. (03-237-7)
After these words were spoken, the eldest son of Pāṇḍu, righteous of soul, then conciliated all his brothers and instructed them regarding release. (03-237-8)
Then the Pāṇḍavas, foremost among men and mighty warriors, having arrived at that place, made their request with prior conciliation as virtuous and capable heroes. (03-237-9)
When the Gandharvas, even though they had been appeased, did not set us free, then Arjuna, Bhīma, and the two powerful sons of Yama showered arrows again and again upon the Gandharvas. (03-237-10)
Then all the celestial beings, after leaving the battle, departed to heaven, joyfully drawing us, who were distressed, towards them. (03-237-11)
Then I see Dhananjaya, surrounded on all sides by a net of arrows, deploying non-human weapons. (03-237-12)
When he saw the directions enveloped by the sharp arrows of the Pāṇḍava, the friend of Dhanañjaya then indeed revealed himself. (03-237-13)
Citraseṇa, embraced by the Pāṇḍava, the tormentor of foes, thoroughly enquired about his welfare, and having been asked by them, also enquired after their well-being. (03-237-14)
Having met, they removed their armor and, united, the heroes—the Gandharvas and the Pāṇḍavas—stood together. Citraseṇa and Dhanañjaya paid mutual honor to each other. (03-237-15)
