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वैशम्पायन उवाच॥
Vaiśampāyana said.
ततो विराटं प्रथमं युधिष्ठिरो; राजा सभायामुपविष्टमाव्रजत्। वैडूर्यरूपान्प्रतिमुच्य काञ्चना; नक्षान्स कक्षे परिगृह्य वाससा ॥०४-६-१॥
Then King Yudhiṣṭhira, in the assembly, was the first to approach Virāṭa, who sat there, having adorned himself with golden ornaments like beryl, and having placed them at his side with his garment. (4-6-1)
नराधिपो राष्ट्रपतिं यशस्विनं; महायशाः कौरववंशवर्धनः। महानुभावो नरराजसत्कृतो; दुरासदस्तीक्ष्णविषो यथोरगः ॥०४-६-२॥
The king of men, a glorious protector of his realm and great in fame, who advanced the Kaurava line, possessed great dignity and was honored by all monarchs; he was as unapproachable and as fiercely poisonous as a serpent. (04-6-2)
बालेन रूपेण नरर्षभो महा; नथार्चिरूपेण यथामरस्तथा। महाभ्रजालैरिव संवृतो रवि; र्यथानलो भस्मवृतश्च वीर्यवान् ॥०४-६-३॥
Great was the bull among men, in the form of a youth; just as the immortal shines with the form of blazing flame. He was enveloped by great arrays of clouds like the sun is, and was as powerful as fire covered with ashes. (04-6-3)
तमापतन्तं प्रसमीक्ष्य पाण्डवं; विराटराडिन्दुमिवाभ्रसंवृतम्। मन्त्रिद्विजान्सूतमुखान्विशस्तथा; ये चापि केचित्परिषत्समासते ॥ पप्रच्छ कोऽयं प्रथमं समेयिवा; ननेन योऽयं प्रसमीक्षते सभाम् ॥०४-६-४॥
Observing the approaching Pāṇḍava, King Virāṭa—like the moon covered by clouds—asked the ministers, Brāhmaṇas, heralds, and others present in the assembly (as well as some gentlemen): 'Who is this who has come first? By him, why does this one gaze intently at the assembly?' (04-6-4)
न तु द्विजोऽयं भविता नरोत्तमः; पतिः पृथिव्या इति मे मनोगतम्। न चास्य दासो न रथो न कुण्डले; समीपतो भ्राजति चायमिन्द्रवत् ॥०४-६-५॥
But this best of men will not become a twice-born; lord of the earth—so it has occurred in my mind. Nor has he a servant, nor a chariot, nor ear-rings; yet from nearby, he shines like Indra. (04-6-5)
शरीरलिङ्गैरुपसूचितो ह्ययं; मूर्धाभिषिक्तोऽयमितीव मानसम्। समीपमायाति च मे गतव्यथो; यथा गजस्तामरसीं मदोत्कटः ॥०४-६-६॥
By bodily marks, indeed, this one is indicated; crowned on the head, this very one—as if so, my mind, free from pain, draws near, just as an elephant filled with rut approaches the lotus pond. (04-6-6)
वितर्कयन्तं तु नरर्षभस्तदा; युधिष्ठिरोऽभ्येत्य विराटमब्रवीत्। सम्राड्विजानात्विह जीवितार्थिनं; विनष्टसर्वस्वमुपागतं द्विजम् ॥०४-६-७॥
But then, the bull among men Yudhiṣṭhira, having approached King Virāṭa, spoke: 'O emperor, let it be known here that a Brāhmaṇa, who has lost everything and is seeking a means to live, has arrived.' (04-6-7)
इहाहमिच्छामि तवानघान्तिके; वस्तुं यथा कामचरस्तथा विभो। तमब्रवीत्स्वागतमित्यनन्तरं; राजा प्रहृष्टः प्रतिसङ्गृहाण च ॥०४-६-८॥
I wish to stay here near you, O sinless one, and live as I please, O lord. The king, overjoyed, immediately said to him, "Welcome!" and "Please accept my hospitality." (04-6-8)
कामेन ताताभिवदाम्यहं त्वां; कस्यासि राज्ञो विषयादिहागतः। गोत्रं च नामापि च शंस तत्त्वतः; किं चापि शिल्पं तव विद्यते कृतम् ॥०४-६-९॥
Out of curiosity, dear, I greet you. From which king's domain have you come here? Tell me truthfully your clan and name, and also whether you possess any special skill or craft. (04-6-9)
युधिष्ठिर उवाच॥
Yudhiṣṭhira said.
युधिष्ठिरस्यासमहं पुरा सखा; वैयाघ्रपद्यः पुनरस्मि ब्राह्मणः। अक्षान्प्रवप्तुं कुशलोऽस्मि देविता; कङ्केति नाम्नास्मि विराट विश्रुतः ॥०४-६-१०॥
I was once the friend of Yudhiṣṭhira, known as Vaiyāghrapadya. Now I am a Brāhmaṇa by profession, skilled in casting dice; as Kaṅka, I am well-known in Virāṭa. (04-6-10)
विराट उवाच॥
Virāṭ said;
ददामि ते हन्त वरं यमिच्छसि; प्रशाधि मत्स्यान्वशगो ह्यहं तव। प्रिया हि धूर्ता मम देविनः सदा; भवांश्च देवोपम राज्यमर्हति ॥०४-६-११॥
I grant you whatever boon you desire; rule the Matsyas, for I am truly under your control. Cunning women are always dear to my wives; and you, who are like a god, are worthy of the kingdom. (04-6-11)
युधिष्ठिर उवाच॥
Yudhishthira said.
आप्तो विवादः परमो विशां पते; न विद्यते किञ्चन मत्स्य हीनतः। न मे जितः कश्चन धारयेद्धनं; वरो ममैषोऽस्तु तव प्रसादतः ॥०४-६-१२॥
O lord of men, the highest dispute has been resolved; there exists nothing without fish. Let none conquered by me possess wealth; this is the boon I desire by your favour. (4-6-12)
विराट उवाच॥
Virāṭ said.
हन्यामवध्यं यदि तेऽप्रियं चरे; त्प्रव्राजयेयं विषयाद्द्विजांस्तथा। शृण्वन्तु मे जानपदाः समागताः; कङ्को यथाहं विषये प्रभुस्तथा ॥०४-६-१३॥
If I do what is disagreeable to you, I might kill even one who should not be killed, or banish the twice-born from the kingdom. Let all the people of the country who have assembled hear—just as Kaṅka, I am the lord here in this land. (04-6-13)
समानयानो भवितासि मे सखा; प्रभूतवस्त्रो बहुपानभोजनः। पश्येस्त्वमन्तश्च बहिश्च सर्वदा; कृतं च ते द्वारमपावृतं मया ॥०४-६-१४॥
You will be my friend, sharing the same vehicle, with plenty of clothing and ample food and drink. You may always see both inside and outside; and your door has been left open by me. (04-6-14)
ये त्वानुवादेयुरवृत्तिकर्शिता; ब्रूयाश्च तेषां वचनेन मे सदा। दास्यामि सर्वं तदहं न संशयो; न ते भयं विद्यति संनिधौ मम ॥०४-६-१५॥
Whoever would repeat your words, being afflicted by lack of livelihood, you should always address them by my authority. I shall surely give them everything—there is no doubt. In my presence, you need not fear anything. (04-6-15)
वैशम्पायन उवाच॥
Vaiśampāyana said.
एवं स लब्ध्वा तु वरं समागमं; विराटराजेन नरर्षभस्तदा। उवास वीरः परमार्चितः सुखी; न चापि कश्चिच्चरितं बुबोध तत् ॥०४-६-१६॥
Thus, having gained a privileged audience from King Virāṭa, that heroic bull among men dwelled there most highly honored and happy; and no one came to know that conduct. (04-6-16)
