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धृतराष्ट्र उवाच॥
Dhritarashtra spoke:
यथैव पाण्डवाः सर्वे पराक्रान्ता जिगीषवः। तथैवाभिसरास्तेषां त्यक्तात्मानो जये धृताः ॥५-५२-१॥
The Pāṇḍavas, known for their valor and desire for victory, have warriors who are equally committed and ready to sacrifice themselves for success.
त्वमेव हि पराक्रान्तानाचक्षीथाः परान्मम। पाञ्चालान्केकयान्मत्स्यान्मागधान्वत्सभूमिपान् ॥५-५२-२॥
You alone have mentioned those whom I have conquered: the Panchalas, Kekayas, Matsyas, Magadhas, and the kings of Vatsa.
यश्च सेन्द्रानिमाँल्लोकानिच्छन्कुर्याद्वशे बली। स श्रेष्ठो जगतः कृष्णः पाण्डवानां जये धृतः ॥५-५२-३॥
Krishna, who is powerful and desires to bring these worlds, including Indra, under control, is the best in the world and is engaged in ensuring the victory of the Pandavas.
समस्तामर्जुनाद्विद्यां सात्यकिः क्षिप्रमाप्तवान्। शैनेयः समरे स्थाता बीजवत्प्रवपञ्शरान् ॥५-५२-४॥
Satyaki swiftly acquired all the skills from Arjuna. In the battlefield, Satyaki stood firm, shooting arrows as if sowing seeds.
धृष्टद्युम्नश्च पाञ्चाल्यः क्रूरकर्मा महारथः। मामकेषु रणं कर्ता बलेषु परमास्त्रवित् ॥५-५२-५॥
Dhṛṣṭadyumna, the son of Pāñcāla, renowned for his cruel deeds and as a great chariot-warrior, is the one who will lead the battle among my people and is skilled in supreme weaponry among the forces.
युधिष्ठिरस्य च क्रोधादर्जुनस्य च विक्रमात्। यमाभ्यां भीमसेनाच्च भयं मे तात जायते ॥५-५२-६॥
O father, fear arises in me due to the anger of Yudhishthira, the prowess of Arjuna, the two Yamas, and Bhimasena.
अमानुषं मनुष्येन्द्रैर्जालं विततमन्तरा। मम सेनां हनिष्यन्ति ततः क्रोशामि सञ्जय ॥५-५२-७॥
A superhuman net spread by the lords of men will destroy my army in between; then I lament, O Sanjaya.
दर्शनीयो मनस्वी च लक्ष्मीवान्ब्रह्मवर्चसी। मेधावी सुकृतप्रज्ञो धर्मात्मा पाण्डुनन्दनः ॥५-५२-८॥
The son of Pandu is handsome, intelligent, prosperous, radiant with spiritual luster, wise, aware of good deeds, and righteous.
मित्रामात्यैः सुसम्पन्नः सम्पन्नो योज्ययोजकैः। भ्रातृभिः श्वशुरैः पुत्रैरुपपन्नो महारथैः ॥५-५२-९॥
He is well-supported by friendly ministers, capable organizers, brothers, fathers-in-law, sons, and great charioteers.
धृत्या च पुरुषव्याघ्रो नैभृत्येन च पाण्डवः। अनृशंसो वदान्यश्च ह्रीमान्सत्यपराक्रमः ॥५-५२-१०॥
The son of Pandu, known as the tiger among men, embodies firmness and humility. He is kind, generous, modest, and truly valiant.
बहुश्रुतः कृतात्मा च वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः। तं सर्वगुणसम्पन्नं समिद्धमिव पावकम् ॥५-५२-११॥
He is well-versed in scriptures, self-disciplined, serves the elders, and has control over his senses. He is endowed with all virtues and is like a blazing fire.
तपन्तमिव को मन्दः पतिष्यति पतङ्गवत्। पाण्डवाग्निमनावार्यं मुमूर्षुर्मूढचेतनः ॥५-५२-१२॥
Who would be so foolish as to rush into the unstoppable fire of the Pāṇḍavas, like a moth to a flame, desiring death with a deluded mind?
तनुरुच्चः शिखी राजा शुद्धजाम्बूनदप्रभः। मन्दानां मम पुत्राणां युद्धेनान्तं करिष्यति ॥५-५२-१३॥
The tall and slender king with a crest, who shines like pure gold, will bring about the end of my slow-witted sons through battle.
तैरयुद्धं साधु मन्ये कुरवस्तन्निबोधत। युद्धे विनाशः कृत्स्नस्य कुलस्य भविता ध्रुवम् ॥५-५२-१४॥
I believe that non-fighting is good for them. Understand this, O Kurus, that in battle, the destruction of the entire family is certain.
एषा मे परमा शान्तिर्यया शाम्यति मे मनः। यदि त्वयुद्धमिष्टं वो वयं शान्त्यै यतामहे ॥५-५२-१५॥
This is my supreme peace that calms my mind. However, if you desire war, we will strive for peace.
न तु नः शिक्षमाणानामुपेक्षेत युधिष्ठिरः। जुगुप्सति ह्यधर्मेण मामेवोद्दिश्य कारणम् ॥५-५२-१६॥
Yudhishthira should not ignore us who are in the process of learning. He despises me solely due to the reason of unrighteousness.
धृतराष्ट्र उवाच॥
Dhritarashtra spoke:
यथैव पाण्डवाः सर्वे पराक्रान्ता जिगीषवः। तथैवाभिसरास्तेषां त्यक्तात्मानो जये धृताः ॥५-५२-१॥
The Pāṇḍavas, known for their valor and desire for victory, have warriors who are equally committed and ready to sacrifice themselves for success.
त्वमेव हि पराक्रान्तानाचक्षीथाः परान्मम। पाञ्चालान्केकयान्मत्स्यान्मागधान्वत्सभूमिपान् ॥५-५२-२॥
You alone have mentioned those whom I have conquered: the Panchalas, Kekayas, Matsyas, Magadhas, and the kings of Vatsa.
यश्च सेन्द्रानिमाँल्लोकानिच्छन्कुर्याद्वशे बली। स श्रेष्ठो जगतः कृष्णः पाण्डवानां जये धृतः ॥५-५२-३॥
Krishna, who is powerful and desires to bring these worlds, including Indra, under control, is the best in the world and is engaged in ensuring the victory of the Pandavas.
समस्तामर्जुनाद्विद्यां सात्यकिः क्षिप्रमाप्तवान्। शैनेयः समरे स्थाता बीजवत्प्रवपञ्शरान् ॥५-५२-४॥
Satyaki swiftly acquired all the skills from Arjuna. In the battlefield, Satyaki stood firm, shooting arrows as if sowing seeds.
धृष्टद्युम्नश्च पाञ्चाल्यः क्रूरकर्मा महारथः। मामकेषु रणं कर्ता बलेषु परमास्त्रवित् ॥५-५२-५॥
Dhṛṣṭadyumna, the son of Pāñcāla, renowned for his cruel deeds and as a great chariot-warrior, is the one who will lead the battle among my people and is skilled in supreme weaponry among the forces.
युधिष्ठिरस्य च क्रोधादर्जुनस्य च विक्रमात्। यमाभ्यां भीमसेनाच्च भयं मे तात जायते ॥५-५२-६॥
O father, fear arises in me due to the anger of Yudhishthira, the prowess of Arjuna, the two Yamas, and Bhimasena.
अमानुषं मनुष्येन्द्रैर्जालं विततमन्तरा। मम सेनां हनिष्यन्ति ततः क्रोशामि सञ्जय ॥५-५२-७॥
A superhuman net spread by the lords of men will destroy my army in between; then I lament, O Sanjaya.
दर्शनीयो मनस्वी च लक्ष्मीवान्ब्रह्मवर्चसी। मेधावी सुकृतप्रज्ञो धर्मात्मा पाण्डुनन्दनः ॥५-५२-८॥
The son of Pandu is handsome, intelligent, prosperous, radiant with spiritual luster, wise, aware of good deeds, and righteous.
मित्रामात्यैः सुसम्पन्नः सम्पन्नो योज्ययोजकैः। भ्रातृभिः श्वशुरैः पुत्रैरुपपन्नो महारथैः ॥५-५२-९॥
He is well-supported by friendly ministers, capable organizers, brothers, fathers-in-law, sons, and great charioteers.
धृत्या च पुरुषव्याघ्रो नैभृत्येन च पाण्डवः। अनृशंसो वदान्यश्च ह्रीमान्सत्यपराक्रमः ॥५-५२-१०॥
The son of Pandu, known as the tiger among men, embodies firmness and humility. He is kind, generous, modest, and truly valiant.
बहुश्रुतः कृतात्मा च वृद्धसेवी जितेन्द्रियः। तं सर्वगुणसम्पन्नं समिद्धमिव पावकम् ॥५-५२-११॥
He is well-versed in scriptures, self-disciplined, serves the elders, and has control over his senses. He is endowed with all virtues and is like a blazing fire.
तपन्तमिव को मन्दः पतिष्यति पतङ्गवत्। पाण्डवाग्निमनावार्यं मुमूर्षुर्मूढचेतनः ॥५-५२-१२॥
Who would be so foolish as to rush into the unstoppable fire of the Pāṇḍavas, like a moth to a flame, desiring death with a deluded mind?
तनुरुच्चः शिखी राजा शुद्धजाम्बूनदप्रभः। मन्दानां मम पुत्राणां युद्धेनान्तं करिष्यति ॥५-५२-१३॥
The tall and slender king with a crest, who shines like pure gold, will bring about the end of my slow-witted sons through battle.
तैरयुद्धं साधु मन्ये कुरवस्तन्निबोधत। युद्धे विनाशः कृत्स्नस्य कुलस्य भविता ध्रुवम् ॥५-५२-१४॥
I believe that non-fighting is good for them. Understand this, O Kurus, that in battle, the destruction of the entire family is certain.
एषा मे परमा शान्तिर्यया शाम्यति मे मनः। यदि त्वयुद्धमिष्टं वो वयं शान्त्यै यतामहे ॥५-५२-१५॥
This is my supreme peace that calms my mind. However, if you desire war, we will strive for peace.
न तु नः शिक्षमाणानामुपेक्षेत युधिष्ठिरः। जुगुप्सति ह्यधर्मेण मामेवोद्दिश्य कारणम् ॥५-५२-१६॥
Yudhishthira should not ignore us who are in the process of learning. He despises me solely due to the reason of unrighteousness.
