04.004
युधिष्ठिर उवाच॥
Yudhiṣṭhira said;
कर्माण्युक्तानि युष्माभिर्यानि तानि करिष्यथ। मम चापि यथाबुद्धि रुचितानि विनिश्चयात् ॥०४-४-१॥
You will do those actions as spoken by you, and I too will, with determination and as my understanding suggests, do those which are agreeable to me. (04-4-1)
पुरोहितोऽयमस्माकमग्निहोत्राणि रक्षतु। सूदपौरोगवैः सार्धं द्रुपदस्य निवेशने ॥०४-४-२॥
May this household priest protect our fire-offerings together with the cooks and priests in Drupada's dwelling. (04-4-2)
इन्द्रसेनमुखाश्चेमे रथानादाय केवलान्। यान्तु द्वारवतीं शीघ्रमिति मे वर्तते मतिः ॥०४-४-३॥
My thought is this: let these (warriors), with Indrasena at their head, taking only chariots, quickly proceed to Dvāravatī. (04-4-3)
इमाश्च नार्यो द्रौपद्याः सर्वशः परिचारिकाः। पाञ्चालानेव गच्छन्तु सूदपौरोगवैः सह ॥०४-४-४॥
Let these women, the attendants of Draupadī, all together, go to the Pāñcāla country along with the cooks and chaplains. (04-4-4)
सर्वैरपि च वक्तव्यं न प्रज्ञायन्त पाण्डवाः। गता ह्यस्मानपाकीर्य सर्वे द्वैतवनादिति ॥०४-४-५॥
It should also be said by everyone that the Pāṇḍavas are not found; they have indeed all left us and gone from the Dvaita forest. (04-4-5)
धौम्य उवाच॥
Dhaumya said.
विदिते चापि वक्तव्यं सुहृद्भिरनुरागतः। अतोऽहमपि वक्ष्यामि हेतुमात्रं निबोधत ॥०४-४-६॥
When something is known and is to be spoken by affectionate friends, therefore I too shall state it. Please understand only the reason for this. (04-4-6)
हन्तेमां राजवसतिं राजपुत्रा ब्रवीमि वः। यथा राजकुलं प्राप्य चरन्प्रेष्यो न रिष्यति ॥०४-४-७॥
Indeed, O princes, I show you this royal residence so that, upon serving in the royal household, the servant will not suffer any harm. (04-4-7)
दुर्वसं त्वेव कौरव्या जानता राजवेश्मनि। अमानितैः सुमानार्हा अज्ञातैः परिवत्सरम् ॥०४-४-८॥
But, O Kauravya, Durvasa—knowing this—remained in the royal palace, unhonored by those unrecognized, he who was worthy of great honor, for a year. (04-4-8)
दिष्टद्वारो लभेद्द्वारं न च राजसु विश्वसेत्। तदेवासनमन्विच्छेद्यत्र नाभिषजेत्परः ॥०४-४-९॥
One who has a destined way should find a method, and should not trust kings. One should only seek such a position where no one else can cause harm. (04-4-9)
नास्य यानं न पर्यङ्कं न पीठं न गजं रथम्। आरोहेत्संमतोऽस्मीति स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-१०॥
He should not mount any vehicle, couch, seat, elephant, or chariot, thinking 'I am approved,' and he should reside in the royal residence. (04-4-10)
अथ यत्रैनमासीनं शङ्केरन्दुष्टचारिणः। न तत्रोपविशेज्जातु स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-११॥
Therefore, wherever wicked persons might suspect him (of wrongdoing) while sitting there, he should never sit there; he should reside in the royal residence. (04-4-11)
न चानुशिष्येद्राजानमपृच्छन्तं कदाचन। तूष्णीं त्वेनमुपासीत काले समभिपूजयन् ॥०४-४-१२॥
One must never instruct a king who has not enquired; instead, one should serve him silently, showing him due honor at the appropriate time. (04-4-12)
असूयन्ति हि राजानो जनाननृतवादिनः। तथैव चावमन्यन्ते मन्त्रिणं वादिनं मृषा ॥०४-४-१३॥
Kings are indeed envious of people who speak untruth, and in the same way, they also despise a minister who speaks falsely. (04-4-13)
नैषां दारेषु कुर्वीत मैत्रीं प्राज्ञः कथञ्चन। अन्तःपुरचरा ये च द्वेष्टि यानहिताश्च ये ॥०४-४-१४॥
A wise man should never make friendship with the wives of these men. Those who live in the women's quarters, those who are hostile, and those who are not well-wishers. (4-4-14)
विदिते चास्य कुर्वीत कार्याणि सुलघून्यपि। एवं विचरतो राज्ञो न क्षतिर्जायते क्वचित् ॥०४-४-१५॥
When his intentions are known, even the easiest tasks should be performed; in this manner, as the king acts thus, he suffers no loss anywhere. (04-4-15)
यत्नाच्चोपचरेदेनमग्निवद्देववच्च ह। अनृतेनोपचीर्णो हि हिंस्यादेनमसंशयम् ॥०४-४-१६॥
One should carefully serve him as one would serve fire or a deity; for if he is honored with falsehood, it would undoubtedly harm him. (04-4-16)
यच्च भर्तानुयुञ्जीत तदेवाभ्यनुवर्तयेत्। प्रमादमवहेलां च कोपं च परिवर्जयेत् ॥०४-४-१७॥
She should exactly follow whatever conduct the husband pursues. She must avoid error, neglect, and anger. (04-4-17)
समर्थनासु सर्वासु हितं च प्रियमेव च। संवर्णयेत्तदेवास्य प्रियादपि हितं वदेत् ॥०४-४-१८॥
In every situation, whether of benefit or affection, one should praise only the beneficial; and to him, even more than what is pleasing, one should speak what is for his good. (04-4-18)
अनुकूलो भवेच्चास्य सर्वार्थेषु कथासु च। अप्रियं चाहितं यत्स्यात्तदस्मै नानुवर्णयेत् ॥०४-४-१९॥
He should be supportive in every matter and in conversations, and should not tell him anything disagreeable or harmful. (04-4-19)
नाहमस्य प्रियोऽस्मीति मत्वा सेवेत पण्डितः। अप्रमत्तश्च यत्तश्च हितं कुर्यात्प्रियं च यत् ॥०४-४-२०॥
A wise person, not thinking ‘I am not dear to him’, should serve. Being vigilant and diligent, he should do what is beneficial and whatever is pleasing. (04-4-20)
नास्यानिष्टानि सेवेत नाहितैः सह संवसेत्। स्वस्थानान्न विकम्पेत स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-२१॥
He should not engage in undesirable acts of his own, should not associate with wicked people, should not leave his own place, and should reside in the king's residence. (04-4-21)
दक्षिणं वाथ वामं वा पार्श्वमासीत पण्डितः। रक्षिणां ह्यात्तशस्त्राणां स्थानं पश्चाद्विधीयते ॥ नित्यं विप्रतिषिद्धं तु पुरस्तादासनं महत् ॥०४-४-२२॥
A learned person should sit either on the right or left side. The position for armed guards is prescribed behind. A prominent seat in the front is always forbidden. (04-4-22)
न च संदर्शने किञ्चित्प्रवृद्धमपि सञ्जपेत्। अपि ह्येतद्दरिद्राणां व्यलीकस्थानमुत्तमम् ॥०४-४-२३॥
One should not utter anything—even something greatly increased—in the presence of others; for truly, this is the prime place of deceit for the poor. (04-4-23)
न मृषाभिहितं राज्ञो मनुष्येषु प्रकाशयेत्। यं चासूयन्ति राजानः पुरुषं न वदेच्च तम् ॥०४-४-२४॥
One should not make known among men what the king has falsely spoken; nor should mention that man whom the kings disparage. (04-4-24)
शूरोऽस्मीति न दृप्तः स्याद्बुद्धिमानिति वा पुनः। प्रियमेवाचरन्राज्ञः प्रियो भवति भोगवान् ॥०४-४-२५॥
One should not be arrogant saying "I am brave" or again "I am intelligent". Only by pleasing conduct does one become dear to the king and thereby live a life of enjoyment. (04-4-25)
ऐश्वर्यं प्राप्य दुष्प्रापं प्रियं प्राप्य च राजतः। अप्रमत्तो भवेद्राज्ञः प्रियेषु च हितेषु च ॥०४-४-२६॥
After attaining sovereignty, which is difficult to obtain, and what is dear through kingship, a king should remain vigilant, both toward those who are dear and those who are beneficial. (04-4-26)
यस्य कोपो महाबाधः प्रसादश्च महाफलः। कस्तस्य मनसापीच्छेदनर्थं प्राज्ञसंमतः ॥०४-४-२७॥
Whose anger is a great affliction and whose favor yields great rewards—who, even in thought, would desire misfortune for such a person, being esteemed by the wise? (04-4-27)
न चोष्ठौ निर्भुजेज्जातु न च वाक्यं समाक्षिपेत्। सदा क्षुतं च वातं च ष्ठीवनं चाचरेच्छनैः ॥०४-४-२८॥
He should never twist his lips, nor abbreviate a sentence; always, sneezing, passing wind, and spitting—these he should do quietly. (04-4-28)
हास्यवस्तुषु चाप्यस्य वर्तमानेषु केषुचित्। नातिगाढं प्रहृष्येत न चाप्युन्मत्तवद्धसेत् ॥०४-४-२९॥
Even when some humorous things are present, one should not be overly delighted, nor should one laugh like a madman. (04-4-29)
न चातिधैर्येण चरेद्गुरुतां हि व्रजेत्तथा। स्मितं तु मृदुपूर्वेण दर्शयेत प्रसादजम् ॥०४-४-३०॥
One should not act with excessive reserve, since true dignity is thus achieved. But a smile, arising from gladness, should be shown with a gentle manner. (04-4-30)
लाभे न हर्षयेद्यस्तु न व्यथेद्योऽवमानितः। असंमूढश्च यो नित्यं स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-३१॥
He who does not rejoice in gain, is not distressed by insult, and who is always unconfused, is fit to dwell in the king's palace. (04-4-31)
राजानं राजपुत्रं वा संवर्तयति यः सदा। अमात्यः पण्डितो भूत्वा स चिरं तिष्ठति श्रियम् ॥०४-४-३२॥
Whoever, as a wise minister, always supports the king or the prince, he remains in prosperity for a long time. (04-4-32)
प्रगृहीतश्च योऽमात्यो निगृहीतश्च कारणैः। न निर्बध्नाति राजानं लभते प्रग्रहं पुनः ॥०४-४-३३॥
A minister who is restrained and controlled by proper reasons does not constrain the king and again obtains favor. (04-4-33)
प्रत्यक्षं च परोक्षं च गुणवादी विचक्षणः। उपजीवी भवेद्राज्ञो विषये चापि यो वसेत् ॥०४-४-३४॥
One who is discerning and speaks of virtues, understanding both what is directly and indirectly perceived, should be a dependent of the king and should reside within the king’s domain. (04-4-34)
अमात्यो हि बलाद्भोक्तुं राजानं प्रार्थयेत्तु यः। न स तिष्ठेच्चिरं स्थानं गच्छेच्च प्राणसंशयम् ॥०४-४-३५॥
A minister who, indeed, seeks to forcefully obtain enjoyment from the king will not long hold his position and will face danger to his life. (04-4-35)
श्रेयः सदात्मनो दृष्ट्वा परं राज्ञा न संवदेत्। विशेषयेन्न राजानं योग्याभूमिषु सर्वदा ॥०४-४-३६॥
When a person recognizes the excellence of a virtuous nature, he should not engage in discussion about others with the king; nor should he always single out the king in appropriate situations. (04-4-36)
अम्लानो बलवाञ्शूरश्छायेवानपगः सदा। सत्यवादी मृदुर्दान्तः स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-३७॥
He who is unwithered, strong, heroic, constantly unwavering like a shadow, truthful, gentle, and self-restrained should reside in the royal palace. (04-4-37)
अन्यस्मिन्प्रेष्यमाणे तु पुरस्ताद्यः समुत्पतेत्। अहं किं करवाणीति स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-३८॥
But when another is being sent, whoever rushes forward first saying, 'What shall I do?'—he should stay in the king's palace. (04-4-38)
उष्णे वा यदि वा शीते रात्रौ वा यदि वा दिवा। आदिष्टो न विकल्पेत स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-३९॥
Whether it is hot or cold, at night or by day—if commanded, he should not hesitate; he should stay in the royal residence. (04-4-39)
यो वै गृहेभ्यः प्रवसन् प्रियाणां नानुसंस्मरेत्। दुःखेन सुखमन्विच्छेत्स राजवसतिं वसेत् ॥०४-४-४०॥
Whoever departs from his home and lives abroad should not remember loved ones; he should seek happiness through hardship and reside in the royal household. (04-4-40)
समवेषं न कुर्वीत नात्युच्चैः संनिधौ हसेत्। मन्त्रं न बहुधा कुर्यादेवं राज्ञः प्रियो भवेत् ॥०४-४-४१॥
One should not display intimacy, nor laugh too loudly in the presence (of the king); one should not offer advice repeatedly; in this way, one would become dear to the king. (04-4-41)
न कर्मणि नियुक्तः सन्धनं किञ्चिदुपस्पृशेत्। प्राप्नोति हि हरन्द्रव्यं बन्धनं यदि वा वधम् ॥०४-४-४२॥
Unless employed in work, one should not touch anything tied up; for (one) certainly obtains the charge of stolen goods, imprisonment, or even execution. (04-4-42)
यानं वस्त्रमलङ्कारं यच्चान्यत्सम्प्रयच्छति। तदेव धारयेन्नित्यमेवं प्रियतरो भवेत् ॥०४-४-४३॥
He should always wear the vehicle, cloth, ornaments, and whatever else is given; in this way, he becomes dearer. (04-4-43)
संवत्सरमिमं तात तथाशीला बुभूषवः। अथ स्वविषयं प्राप्य यथाकामं चरिष्यथ ॥०४-४-४४॥
O dear one, remain here for this year in this way, desiring to enjoy; then, after reaching your own territories, you will move about as you wish. (04-4-44)
युधिष्ठिर उवाच॥
Yudhiṣṭhira said.
अनुशिष्टाः स्म भद्रं ते नैतद्वक्तास्ति कश्चन। कुन्तीमृते मातरं नो विदुरं च महामतिम् ॥०४-४-४५॥
You have already been instructed—good for you!—there is not anyone else who could speak thus to us, except for our mother Kuntī and the greatly wise Vidura. (04-4-45)
यदेवानन्तरं कार्यं तद्भवान्कर्तुमर्हति। तारणायास्य दुःखस्य प्रस्थानाय जयाय च ॥०४-४-४६॥
You ought to perform whatever is indeed the next task, for the purpose of deliverance from this suffering, for departure, and for victory. (04-4-46)
वैशम्पायन उवाच॥
Vaiśampāyana said.
एवमुक्तस्ततो राज्ञा धौम्योऽथ द्विजसत्तमः। अकरोद्विधिवत्सर्वं प्रस्थाने यद्विधीयते ॥०४-४-४७॥
Thus, when addressed by the king, Dhaumya, the best of the twice-born, performed all that is prescribed for a departure, in full accordance with the rules. (04-4-47)
तेषां समिध्य तानग्नीन्मन्त्रवच्च जुहाव सः। समृद्धिवृद्धिलाभाय पृथिवीविजयाय च ॥०४-४-४८॥
He kindled their fires, and offered oblations with mantras for prosperity, growth, and the conquest of the earth. (04-4-48)
अग्निं प्रदक्षिणं कृत्वा ब्राह्मणांश्च तपोधनान्। याज्ञसेनीं पुरस्कृत्य षडेवाथ प्रवव्रजुः ॥०४-४-४९॥
After circling the fire and the Brāhmaṇas, who are endowed with austerity, to the right, and with Yājñasenī at the forefront, the six of them then departed. (04-4-49)
