04.066
Virāṭ said:
If this king, the Kuru prince and son of Kuntī, is Yudhiṣṭhira, then which one is his brother Arjuna, and which one is the mighty Bhīma? (04-66-1)
When the Pāṇḍavas were defeated in gambling, Nakula, Sahadeva, or Draupadī the illustrious were not recognized anywhere. (04-66-2)
Arjuna said.
O king, the one whom this cowherd, your charioteer, refers to is Bhīma, the mighty-armed, of terrible speed and valor. (04-66-3)
He, driven by anger, killed (the guardians) and brought the divine Saugandhika flowers from Mount Gandhamādana for Kṛṣṇa. (04-66-4)
This gandharva is indeed the slayer of the evil-minded Kīcakas, and has slain tigers, bears, and boars in your city of women. (04-66-5)
This Nakula, your horse-binder and scorcher of foes, and Sahadeva, the cattle-counter—both sons of Mādrī—are great chariot-warriors. (04-66-6)
Adorned in ornaments and garments of love, handsome and illustrious, capable of commanding thousands of chariots, the two were the best among men. (04-66-7)
This lotus-petal-eyed, slender-waisted, beautiful-smiling woman, Sairandhri Draupadi—Kichaka was killed for her sake, O King. (4-66-8)
O great king, I am Arjuna; this has no doubt come to your ears. I am the younger brother of Bhīma, Pārtha, but older than the twin sons of Mādrī (Nakula and Sahadeva). (04-66-9)
O great king, we lived happily in your residence. Living in exile unknown, the subjects were like being in the womb. (04-66-10)
Vaiśampāyana said.
When Arjuna described those heroes, the five Pāṇḍavas, then the son of Virāṭa recounted Arjuna's valor. (04-66-11)
He, like a lion among deer in the midst of enemies, moved through the chariot divisions, repeatedly slaying their foremost warriors. (04-66-12)
Struck by this one, the great elephant was killed by a single arrow; Hiraṇyakakṣya, in the battle, fell to the ground by his two tusks. (04-66-13)
By him, the cows were seized, and the Kurus were also vanquished in battle. The sound of his conch has deafened my ears. (04-66-14)
Having heard those words, the valiant king of the Matsyas, intent on Yudhiṣṭhira, gave this reply. (04-66-15)
I approve a timely reconciliation with the Pāṇḍava. I will also give Uttarā to Pārtha, if that is your opinion. (04-66-16)
Uttara said.
The Pāṇḍavas are worthy of worship, honor, and respect, and in my opinion the proper time has come. Let these greatly fortunate ones, deserving of worship, be honored. (04-66-17)
Virāṭ said.
I too, having fallen under the power of the enemies in battle, was freed by Bhīmasena; and thus the cows were also recovered. (04-66-18)
Because our victory in battle is due to the arm-strength of these men, we all, along with our ministers, seek the favor of Kunti's son Yudhishthira, together with his brothers, that noble bull among the Pandavas. (04-66-19)
Whatever we have said unknowingly, the king should forgive all that, for this Pandava is righteous-souled. (04-66-20)
Vaiśampāyana said.
Then, Virāṭa, being extremely pleased, met with the king and made an agreement. He gave the entire kingdom, complete with treasury, army, and city, to him, the great-souled one. (04-66-21)
Then the mighty king of the Matsyas, placing Dhanañjaya at the front, said to all the Pāṇḍavas, 'By fortune! By fortune!'. (04-66-22)
After affectionately smelling the heads and repeatedly embracing Yudhishthira, Bhima, and the two sons of Madri — the two Pandavas —
Virāṭa, the lord of the army, was not satisfied with seeing them. Being pleased, he then spoke to King Yudhiṣṭhira. (04-66-24)
Fortunately, you all have returned safely from the forest. Fortunately, too, you have overcome the unknown difficulty caused by wicked beings. (04-66-25)
Let the sons of Kuntī accept, without any doubt, this kingdom of ours and whatever other wealth there may be, O sons of Pṛthā. (04-66-26)
Let Savyasācī Dhanañjaya accept Uttarā; for this illustrious man is, indeed, her rightful husband—best among men. (04-66-27)
Thus addressed, Dharmaraja (Yudhishthira) looked at Partha (Arjuna, Dhananjaya). Perceived by his brother, Arjuna spoke to King Matsya. (04-66-28)
O king, I accept your daughter as a daughter-in-law. The connection between us two is indeed appropriate, O best of Matsyas and Bhāratas. (04-66-29)
