Incredible Wisdom of Bharat!

Mahabharata - Shanti Parva (महाभारत - शान्तिपर्वम्)

- by Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa

(Reproduced BORI version of Mahabharata with English translation using AI for research.)

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Shanti Parva - Kumbhaghonam edition

12.129
Library: Just as the king protects the kingdom in times of calamity with abundant resources, so too should the kingdom protect the king in times of adversity.
12.130
Library: When a weak person is attacked by a stronger enemy force and is mentally afflicted, what should be done?
12.131
Library: Treasury and robbers!
12.132
Library: Dharma established in strength moves on the earth like a living being!
12.133
Library: Story of Kāpavya the robber and the prescribed conduct for robbers.
12.134
Library: Songs of Brahman - the path by which kings establish and maintain the treasury.
12.135
Library: Three fish - far-sighted, process-oriented, and procrastinators.
12.136
Library: Story of the wise mouse Palita and a cat named Lomaśa - among treatises on ethics, distrust is considered the highest principle.
12.137
Library: The dialogue between Pūjanyā and Brahmadatta on the matter regarding trust.
12.138
Library: How to conduct oneself during a crisis - the conversation between Bharadvāja and King Śatruntapa.
12.139
Library: The conversation between Viśvāmitra and the Caṇḍāla in the cremation ground - survival is paramount during a crisis.
12.140
Library: Bhishma summarises - When a wise person's treatise is spoken in an assembly, it may go unnoticed; but when articulated with intellect derived from both acquired and traditional knowledge, it is praised.
12.141
Library: The tale of King Mucukunda as narrated by Bhārgava - what is the duty that serves as the refuge for one who seeks protection?
12.142
Library: Story of a Bird hunter, a Bird, and its wife - How to serve the guest?
12.143
Library: By offering one's own body, the honoring of a guest has been demonstrated - follow dharma, for dharma is truly the highest goal.
12.144
Library: Having reached heaven, the bird was united with her husband, honored by his deeds, and enjoyed happiness together.
12.145
Library: The story of the great-souled hunter and the most righteous pigeon comes to an end.
12.146
Library: Ancient history narrated by the sage Śaunaka, descendant of Indrota, to Janamejaya - the killing of a Brahmana and unknown sins.
12.147
Library: I will never again harm the Brāhmaṇas by speech, mind, or action; O sage, I truly touch your feet.
12.148
Library: If both good and bad deeds belong to a person, which of the two prevails?
12.149
Library: The vulture said, 'When the sun has not set,' and the jackal said, 'When it has set.' Hungry, the two addressed the attendant of the dead with philosophical arguments.
12.150
Library: The dialogue between Śalmali and the Wind - Narada castigates the arrogant Salmali tree.
12.151
Library: Story of Shalmali tree - nothing in a person is equal to intellect; likewise, one should consider that there is no equal to strength.
12.152
Library: Basis of sin - Anger arises from greed; desire proceeds from greed; from greed also come delusion, illusion, and prideful arrogance.
12.153
Library: Ignorance is also because of greed!
12.154
Library: Self-restraint is the highest good. It's characteristics.
12.155
Library: Whatever is difficult to obtain, explain, overcome, or endure—all of it can be accomplished through austerity, for austerity is truly insurmountable.
12.156
Library: Renunciation, meditation, nobility, steadfastness, constant firmness, non-violence, and so on — these are the thirteen forms of truth.
12.157
Library: Thirteen very powerful enemies of living beings - anger, desire, sorrow, delusion, the urge to know, dependence on others, pride, greed, envy, jealousy, contempt, malice, and pity.
12.158
Library: Characteristics of a cruel person.
12.159
Library: Elaboration of good and bad conduct, with a tinge of later Brahminical orthodoxy.
12.160
Library: Asked by Nakula, Bhishma described the story of the sword and how it was passed on from generation to generation.
12.161
Library: Dharma, Arthna and Desire - First, one should practice righteousness; then, pursue purpose aligned with righteousness. Afterwards, desire may be pursued, for that is truly the reward for one whose purpose has been fulfilled.
12.162
Library: About the men who should be conciliated and those who should not - Story of Gautama Brahmana.
12.163
Library: The Gautama Brahamana stations himself in the house of Rajadharma, the kingly duty.
12.164
Library: After taking hospitality with Kashyapa Rajadharma, Gautama arrives at the city of Rakshasa Virupaksha in search of wealth, as instructed by Kshyapa.
12.165
Library: After receiving gifts from the demon king Virupaksha, on his return journey, Gautama thinks of eating the bird Rajadharma for food.
12.166
Library: King Virupaksha punishes the cruel Gautama by cutting him into pieces and giving the meat to robbers. Even robbers refuse to eat his meat.
12.167
Library: When Surabhi's milk falls on the bird Rajadharma, he is revived and worshipped by all.