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vaiśampāyana uvāca॥

Vaiśaṁpāyana said:

tathā dūtaiḥ samājñāya āyāntaṁ madhusūdanam। dhr̥tarāṣṭrō’bravīdbhīṣmamarcayitvā mahābhujam ॥5-83-1॥

Then, having learned from the messengers that Madhusudana was arriving, Dhritarashtra—after honoring the mighty-armed Bhishma—spoke to him. (5-83-1)

drōṇaṁ ca sañjayaṁ caiva viduraṁ ca mahāmatim। duryōdhanaṁ ca sāmātyaṁ hr̥ṣṭarōmābravīdidam ॥5-83-2॥

He also said this to Drona, Sanjaya, Vidura the wise, and to Duryodhana with his counselors, his hair standing on end. (5-83-2)

adbhutaṁ mahadāścaryaṁ śrūyatē kurunandana। striyō bālāśca vr̥ddhāśca kathayanti gr̥hē gr̥hē ॥5-83-3॥

A great and wondrous marvel is being reported, O Kuru prince—women, children, and the elderly are telling of it in every house. (5-83-3)

satkr̥tyācakṣatē cānyē tathaivānyē samāgatāḥ। pr̥thagvādāśca vartantē catvarēṣu sabhāsu ca ॥5-83-4॥

Some retell it respectfully, and others who have gathered do the same; people of differing views gather in the public squares and in the assemblies. (5-83-4)

upayāsyati dāśārhaḥ pāṇḍavārthē parākramī। sa nō mānyaśca pūjyaśca sarvathā madhusūdanaḥ ॥5-83-5॥

The mighty descendant of Dasarha will approach for the sake of the Pandavas; Madhusudana is entirely worthy of our honor and worship. (5-83-5)

tasminhi yātrā lōkasya bhūtānāmīśvarō hi saḥ। tasmindhr̥tiśca vīryaṁ ca prajñā caujaśca mādhavē ॥5-83-6॥

For in him lies the progress of the world, for he is indeed the lord of beings; in Mādhava are steadfastness, heroic strength, wisdom, and energy. (5-83-6)

sa mānyatāṁ naraśrēṣṭhaḥ sa hi dharmaḥ sanātanaḥ। pūjitō hi sukhāya syādasukhaḥ syādapūjitaḥ ॥5-83-7॥

He, the best among men, should be honored, for he is eternal righteousness. If he is honored, it will bring happiness; if he is dishonored, it will bring unhappiness. (5-83-7)

sa cēttuṣyati dāśārha upacārairariṁdamaḥ। kr̥tsnānsarvānabhiprāyānprāpsyāmaḥ sarvarājasu ॥5-83-8॥

If the subduer of enemies, the Dāśārha, is pleased by our attentions, we shall attain all our goals among all the kings. (5-83-8)

tasya pūjārthamadyaiva saṁvidhatsva parantapa। sabhāḥ pathi vidhīyantāṁ sarvakāmasamāhitāḥ ॥5-83-9॥

For honoring him today itself, O scorcher of foes, take care that reception halls equipped with every comfort are prepared along the way. (5-83-9)

yathā prītirmahābāhō tvayi jāyēta tasya vai। tathā kuruṣva gāndhārē kathaṁ vā bhīṣma manyasē ॥5-83-10॥

Just as affection might arise for you, O mighty-armed one, so do for him, O son of Gāndhārī; or how do you think, O Bhīṣma? (5-83-10)

tatō bhīṣmādayaḥ sarvē dhr̥tarāṣṭraṁ janādhipam। ūcuḥ paramamityēvaṁ pūjayantō’sya tadvacaḥ ॥5-83-11॥

Then Bhishma and all the others, honoring his words, said to Dhritarashtra, lord of the people, "So be it." (5-83-11)

tēṣāmanumataṁ jñātvā rājā duryōdhanastadā। sabhāvāstūni ramyāṇi pradēṣṭumupacakramē ॥5-83-12॥

Then, having obtained their approval, King Duryodhana began to arrange splendid assembly halls. (5-83-12)

tatō dēśēṣu dēśēṣu ramaṇīyēṣu bhāgaśaḥ। sarvaratnasamākīrṇāḥ sabhāścakruranēkaśaḥ ॥5-83-13॥

Then, in various beautiful regions and in different parts, they constructed many assembly halls filled with all kinds of gems. (5-83-13)

āsanāni vicitrāṇi yuktāni vividhairguṇaiḥ। striyō gandhānalaṅkārānsūkṣmāṇi vasanāni ca ॥5-83-14॥

seats of various kinds adorned with many qualities, women, perfumes, ornaments, fine garments, (5-83-14)

guṇavantyannapānāni bhōjyāni vividhāni ca। mālyāni ca sugandhīni tāni rājā dadau tataḥ ॥5-83-15॥

Then the king gave excellent foods and drinks, various dishes, and fragrant garlands. (5-83-15)

viśēṣataśca vāsārthaṁ sabhāṁ grāmē vr̥kasthalē। vidadhē kauravō rājā bahuratnāṁ manōramām ॥5-83-16॥

And especially, for accommodation, the Kaurava king arranged a charming assembly hall, rich in many gems, in the village of Vṛkasthala. (5-83-16)

ētadvidhāya vai sarvaṁ dēvārhamatimānuṣam। ācakhyau dhr̥tarāṣṭrāya rājā duryōdhanastadā ॥5-83-17॥

Having arranged all this—fit for the gods, surpassing mortals—King Duryodhana then informed Dhṛtarāṣṭra. (5-83-17)

tāḥ sabhāḥ kēśavaḥ sarvā ratnāni vividhāni ca। asamīkṣyaiva dāśārha upāyātkurusadma tat ॥5-83-18॥

Without even glancing at those assembly halls or the various gems, Kṛṣṇa, the descendent of the Daśārhas, went to the palace of the Kurus. (5-83-18)