04.042
वैशम्पायन उवाच॥
Vaiśampāyana said.
अथ दुर्योधनो राजा समरे भीष्ममब्रवीत्। द्रोणं च रथशार्दूलं कृपं च सुमहारथम् ॥०४-४२-१॥
Then King Duryodhana, in the midst of battle, spoke to Bhīṣma, and to Droṇa, the tiger
among charioteers, and to Kṛpa, the distinguished charioteer. (04-42-1)
उक्तोऽयमर्थ आचार्यो मया कर्णेन चासकृत्। पुनरेव च वक्ष्यामि न हि तृप्यामि तं ब्रुवन्
॥०४-४२-२॥
This meaning has been repeatedly spoken by the teacher, by me, and by Karṇa. Yet again I
shall speak it, for I am not satisfied with speaking about him. (04-42-2)
पराजितैर्हि वस्तव्यं तैश्च द्वादश वत्सरान्। वने जनपदेऽज्ञातैरेष एव पणो हि नः ॥०४-४२-३॥
Those who are defeated, indeed, must live for twelve years both in the forest and in
inhabited land, unrecognized by anyone; this is indeed the agreement for us. (04-42-3)
तेषां न तावन्निर्वृत्तं वर्तते तु त्रयोदशम्। अज्ञातवासं बीभत्सुरथास्माभिः समागतः ॥०४-४२-४॥
Of them, the thirteenth year has not yet been completed; Bībhatsu has now joined us during
incognito dwelling. (04-42-4)
अनिवृत्ते तु निर्वासे यदि बीभत्सुरागतः। पुनर्द्वादश वर्षाणि वने वत्स्यन्ति पाण्डवाः
॥०४-४२-५॥
But if Bhīmasena returns before the exile is completed, the Pāṇḍavas will have to spend
another twelve years in the forest. (04-42-5)
लोभाद्वा ते न जानीयुरस्मान्वा मोह आविशत्। हीनातिरिक्तमेतेषां भीष्मो वेदितुमर्हति ॥०४-४२-६॥
Or perhaps, because of greed, they do not recognize us, or they have been overtaken by
delusion; but regarding what is lacking or in excess among them, it is Bhīṣma who is worthy
to know. (04-42-6)
अर्थानां तु पुनर्द्वैधे नित्यं भवति संशयः। अन्यथा चिन्तितो ह्यर्थः पुनर्भवति चान्यथा
॥०४-४२-७॥
But with regard to meanings, there is always doubt when duality arises; indeed, an object
thought of in one way often turns out otherwise. (04-42-7)
उत्तरं मार्गमाणानां मत्स्यसेनां युयुत्सताम्। यदि बीभत्सुरायातस्तेषां कः स्यात्पराङ्मुखः
॥०४-४२-८॥
Of those Matsya warriors moving north to fight, if Bhībhatsu (Arjuna) has arrived, who
among them would turn their back? (04-42-8)
त्रिगर्तानां वयं हेतोर्मत्स्यान्योद्धुमिहागताः। मत्स्यानां विप्रकारांस्ते
बहूनस्मानकीर्तयन् ॥०४-४२-९॥
We have come here to fight the Matsyas on behalf of the Trigartas, for the Matsyas have
insulted us in many ways. (04-42-9)
तेषां भयाभिपन्नानां तदस्माभिः प्रतिश्रुतम्। प्रथमं तैर्ग्रहीतव्यं मत्स्यानां गोधनं महत्
॥०४-४२-१०॥
For those who were afflicted by fear, that was our promise: first, the great cattle of the
fishermen must be taken by them. (04-42-10)
सप्तमीमपराह्णे वै तथा नस्तैः समाहितम्। अष्टम्यां पुनरस्माभिरादित्यस्योदयं प्रति ॥०४-४२-११॥
Indeed, thus it was assembled by us on the afternoon of the seventh day. Again, on the
eighth day, we (waited) for the sunrise. (04-42-11)
ते वा गावो न पश्यन्ति यदि व स्युः पराजिताः। अस्मान्वाप्यतिसन्धाय कुर्युर्मत्स्येन सङ्गतम्
॥०४-४२-१२॥
They, that is, the cows, may not pay attention if they are defeated; or, having made an
alliance, they might join together with Matsya against us. (04-42-12)
अथ वा तानुपायातो मत्स्यो जानपदैः सह। सर्वया सेनया सार्धमस्मान्योद्धुमुपागतः ॥०४-४२-१३॥
Or else, Matsya, having approached them with the people of his realm and the entire army,
has come together to fight us. (04-42-13)
तेषामेव महावीर्यः कश्चिदेव पुरःसरः। अस्माञ्जेतुमिहायातो मत्स्यो वापि स्वयं भवेत्
॥०४-४२-१४॥
Indeed, among them, some powerful leader has come here to conquer us; perhaps it is a fish
or he himself. (04-42-14)
यद्येष राजा मत्स्यानां यदि बीभत्सुरागतः। सर्वैर्योद्धव्यमस्माभिरिति नः समयः कृतः
॥०४-४२-१५॥
If this is the king of the Matsyas, and if Bībhatsu (Arjuna) has come, then it is agreed
by us all that we must fight. (04-42-15)
अथ कस्मात्स्थिता ह्येते रथेषु रथसत्तमाः। भीष्मो द्रोणः कृपश्चैव विकर्णो द्रौणिरेव च
॥०४-४२-१६॥
Now, why are these best among chariot-warriors—Bhīṣma, Droṇa, Kṛpa, Vikarṇa, and the son
of Droṇa (Aśvatthāman)—standing on the chariots? (4-42-16)
सम्भ्रान्तमनसः सर्वे काले ह्यस्मिन्महारथाः। नान्यत्र युद्धाच्छ्रेयोऽस्ति तथात्मा
प्रणिधीयताम् ॥०४-४२-१७॥
All the great chariot-warriors now have agitated minds; there is no greater good than
battle elsewhere, therefore let the self be devoted to it. (04-42-17)
आच्छिन्ने गोधनेऽस्माकमपि देवेन वज्रिणा। यमेन वापि सङ्ग्रामे को हास्तिनपुरं व्रजेत्
॥०४-४२-१८॥
If even our herds of cows are destroyed by Indra, the wielder of the thunderbolt, or by
Yama in battle, then who would go to Hastinapura? (04-42-18)
शरैरभिप्रणुन्नानां भग्नानां गहने वने। को हि जीवेत्पदातीनां भवेदश्वेषु संशयः ॥ आचार्यं
पृष्ठतः कृत्वा तथा नीतिर्विधीयताम् ॥०४-४२-१९॥
Who among the foot soldiers, struck by arrows and broken in the dense forest, could
possibly survive? Surely there would be no doubt concerning the horses. Having placed the
teacher at the rear, thus should the strategy be organized. (04-42-19)
जानाति हि मतं तेषामतस्त्रासयतीव नः। अर्जुनेनास्य सम्प्रीतिमधिकामुपलक्षये ॥०४-४२-२०॥
He surely knows their opinion; therefore, he seems to frighten us. In Arjuna, I perceive
he has greater affection. (04-42-20)
तथा हि दृष्ट्वा बीभत्सुमुपायान्तं प्रशंसति। यथा सेना न भज्येत तथा नीतिर्विधीयताम्
॥०४-४२-२१॥
Thus, indeed, seeing the fearful one approaching, he praises him. In such a way that the
army is not broken, let the strategy be arranged. (04-42-21)
अदेशिका महारण्ये ग्रीष्मे शत्रुवशं गता। यथा न विभ्रमेत्सेना तथा नीतिर्विधीयताम् ॥०४-४२-२२॥
Just as, in a great forest in the heat of summer, an army without a guide, fallen under
enemy control, would not falter (if well arranged), so let the policy be established.
(04-42-22)
अश्वानां हेषितं श्रुत्वा का प्रशंसा भवेत्परे। स्थाने वापि व्रजन्तो वा सदा हेषन्ति वाजिनः
॥०४-४२-२३॥
What praise is there for others on hearing the neighing of horses? Whether staying in a
place or moving about, steeds always neigh. (04-42-23)
सदा च वायवो वान्ति नित्यं वर्षति वासवः। स्तनयित्नोश्च निर्घोषः श्रूयते बहुशस्तथा
॥०४-४२-२४॥
Always, the winds blow and Indra constantly brings rain. Likewise, the roar of thunder is
heard many times. (04-42-24)
किमत्र कार्यं पार्थस्य कथं वा स प्रशस्यते। अन्यत्र कामाद्द्वेषाद्वा रोषाद्वास्मासु केवलात्
॥०४-४२-२५॥
What action does Pārtha have here to do, and how is he to be praised? Or is it only
elsewhere, from desire, hatred, or anger, or directed solely at us? (04-42-25)
आचार्या वै कारुणिकाः प्राज्ञाश्चापायदर्शिनः। नैते महाभये प्राप्ते सम्प्रष्टव्याः कथञ्चन
॥०४-४२-२६॥
Teachers who are compassionate, wise, and discerning of danger should never be consulted
when great danger has already arisen. (04-42-26)
प्रासादेषु विचित्रेषु गोष्ठीष्वावसथेषु च। कथा विचित्राः कुर्वाणाः पण्डितास्तत्र शोभनाः
॥०४-४२-२७॥
In palaces, in various places, in assemblies, and in residences, the learned ones there
who tell varied stories are splendid. (04-42-27)
बहून्याश्चर्यरूपाणि कुर्वन्तो जनसंसदि। इष्वस्त्रे चारुसन्धाने पण्डितास्तत्र शोभनाः
॥०४-४२-२८॥
Those skilled ones, performing many wondrous feats in the assembly, are splendid there in
the expert use and handling of bows and weapons. (04-42-28)
परेषां विवरज्ञाने मनुष्याचरितेषु च। अन्नसंस्कारदोषेषु पण्डितास्तत्र शोभनाः ॥०४-४२-२९॥
The learned are excellent at discerning the faults of others, whether in human behavior or
in the preparation of food. (04-42-29)
पण्डितान्पृष्ठतः कृत्वा परेषां गुणवादिनः। विधीयतां तथा नीतिर्यथा वध्येत वै परः ॥०४-४२-३०॥
After relegating the learned and those who praise the virtues of others to the background,
let a policy be devised such that the enemy may indeed be destroyed. (04-42-30)
गावश्चैव प्रतिष्ठन्तां सेनां व्यूहन्तु माचिरम्। आरक्षाश्च विधीयन्तां यत्र योत्स्यामहे
परान् ॥०४-४२-३१॥
Let the cows be placed securely and the army be arranged in formation quickly; let guards
also be appointed where we shall fight the enemies. (04-42-31)
