13.151
Recitation of the lineage.
Yudhiṣṭhira said.
What is the highest good for a person here? By doing what does one gain happiness, become free from sin, and what leads to the destruction of impurity? (13-151-1)
Bhīṣma said.
This lineage, O son, is indeed of divine and sage descent; when recited at both twilights, it is a supreme remover of sin. (13-151-2)
He is the teacher of gods and asuras, divine, honored by all beings, inconceivable and indescribable, the source of life for all, and is indeed one not born from a womb (13-151-3)
He is the grandfather, the lord of the universe, Savitri, the true (wife) of Brahman, the origin of the Vedas, then the creator, and Viṣṇu, Nārāyaṇa, the lord. (13-151-4)
Umāpati, Virūpākṣa, Skanda as commander of the army, also Viśākha, fire (the eater of oblations), Vāyu, and the moon and the sun, the illuminators. (13-151-5)
Indra, the lord of the gods and husband of Śacī, Yama with Dhūmūrṇā, Varuṇa with Gaurī, and Kubera, the lord of wealth, with Ṛddhi. (13-151-6)
The gentle cow, Surabhi the goddess, Viśravā, the great sage, the six seasons, the ocean, Ganga, the flowing rivers, and the groups of Maruts. (13-151-7)
The Vālakhilyas, the perfected sages, Kṛṣṇadvaipāyana as well, Nārada, Parvata and indeed Viśvāvasu, Hahā and Huhū. (13-151-8)
Tumbaru, Citrasena, and Devadūta, renowned, as well as the greatly fortunate and divine maidens and the companies of celestial apsarases. (13-151-9)
Urvaśī, Menakā, Rambhā, Miśrakeśī, Alambuṣā, Viśvācī, Ghṛtācī, Pañcachūḍā, and Tilottamā. (13-151-10)
The Ādityas, Vasus, Rudras, the Ashvins, and the Ancestors also; righteousness, truth, austerity, initiation, resolve, and the Grandfather (Brahmā). (13-151-11)
Nights, days, and indeed Mārīca, Kaśyapa also, Śukra, Bṛhaspati, Bhauma, Budha, Rāhu, and Śanaiścara. (13-151-12)
Constellations, seasons, months, twilights, years, sons of Vinatā, oceans, and also the serpents who are the offspring of Kadru. (13-151-13)
Śatadrū, Vipāśā, Candrabhāgā, Sarasvatī, Sindhu, Devikā, and also Puṣkara—these are all holy places. (13-151-14)
The rivers Gaṅgā, Mahānadī, Kapilā, Narmadā, Kampunā, Viśalyā, and Karatoyā are among the water-bearing rivers. (13-151-15)
Sarayu, Gandaki, Lohitya, the great river, Tamraruna, Vetravati, Parnasha, and Gautami—these rivers also. (13-151-16)
Godavari, Vennā, Kṛṣṇaveṇā—also those born in the mountains—Dṛṣadvatī, Kaveri, Vaṅkṣu, and Mandākinī. (13-151-17)
Prayāga, Prabhāsa, the sacred Naimiṣa itself, and that abode of Viśveśvara where that pure lake is. (13-151-18)
Kurukṣetra is declared by sacred fords as impure. The best among rivers, ascetic practice, gifts, and the Jambū path are also mentioned. (13-151-19)
The rivers Hiraṇvatī, Vitastā, likewise Ikṣumatī, Vedasmṛti, Vaidasinī, Malavāsā, and others also. (13-151-20)
The portions of land, as well as holy places like Gaṅgādvāra, and also the river Ṛṣikulyā, the sacred river Medhyā, and the river Citrapathā, are likewise auspicious. (13-151-21)
Kauśikī, Yamunā, Sītā, as well as the river Carmaṇvatī, the river Bhīmarathī, Bāhudā, Mahānadī, Mahendravāṇī, Tridivā, Nīlikā, and Sarasvatī. (13-151-22)
Nandā, Aparanandā, the great pilgrimage pond, Gayā, the Phalgu pilgrimage site, and Dharmāraṇya—these places, surrounded by the gods, are mentioned. (13-151-23)
Thus, the divine river and the sacred lake created by Brahma are renowned in the three worlds as sacred, a destroyer of all sins, and auspicious. (13-151-24)
The Himalaya mountain, indeed endowed with divine herbs; and the Vindhya, variegated with minerals, possessing sacred bathing places, and rich in herbs. (13-151-25)
Meru, Mahendra, Malaya, Śveta, Rajatācita, Śṛṅgavān, Mandara, Nīla, Niṣadha, and also Dardura (are the names of mountains). (13-151-26)
Citrakūṭa, Añjanābha, Gandhamādana, the blessed mountain Somagiri, and other mountains likewise; the directions and intermediate directions, the earth, and all trees. (13-151-27)
May all the deities, the sky, the stars, and the planets also always protect you—all the gods, whether praised or unpraised by me. (13-151-28)
A man who praises these is indeed freed from all sins. One who praises and rejoices in worship is freed from fear on all sides. He who takes delight in the worship of the deities is liberated from all accumulated sins. (13-151-29)
After narrating the deities, I shall now praise the brāhmaṇas, those perfected by austerity, those superior in austerity, who have been praised and are removers of all sins. (13-151-30)
Yavakrīta, then Raibhya, Kakṣīvān, Auśija, Bhṛgu and Aṅgiras, Kaṇva, Medhātithi, and the lord, and Barhī, endowed with virtues, all resorted to the eastern direction. (13-151-31)
The highly fortunate ones showered (oblations) toward the auspicious direction; they also offered in the same way; and the highly fortunate and powerful Svastyātreya did so as well. (13-151-32)
Agastya, the powerful son of Mitra and Varuṇa, endowed with steadfast life and uplifted arms, both are renowned as the best of sages. (13-151-33)
Know those who thrive in the western direction as Uṣadgu along with his siblings and the powerful Parivyādha. (13-151-34)
The sages Dīrghatamā, Gautama, and Kaśyapa; as well as the great sages Ekata, Dvita, and Trita; along with Atri's son, the righteous-souled, and Sarasvata the lord. (13-151-35)
Know those who prosper in the northern direction: Atri, Vasiṣṭha, Śakti, and the mighty Pārāśarya. (13-151-36)
Viśvāmitra, Bharadvāja, Jamadagni, likewise; the grandson of Ṛcīka, Rāma, and also the sage Auddālaki. (13-151-37)
Śvetaketu, Kohala, Vipula, Devala, Devaśarman, Dhaumya, and also indeed Hastikāśyapa. (13-151-38)
Lomaśa, Naciketas, Lomaharṣaṇa, the sage Ugraśravā, as well as Bhārgava Cyavana also. (13-151-39)
O king, this assembly of yours, endowed with sages and gods, is described as the first and as a means of release from all sins. (13-151-40)
Nṛga, Yayāti, Nahuṣa, Yadu, the mighty Pūru; Dhundhumāra, Dilīpa and the illustrious Sagara. (13-151-41)
Kṛśāśva, Yauvanāśva, Citrāśva, Satyavān, Duḥṣanta, and Bharata—these universally renowned rulers were of great fame. (13-151-42)
Yavana, Janaka, and likewise King Dṛḍharatha; Raghu, the foremost of men, and likewise King Daśaratha. (13-151-43)
Rāma, the destroyer of Rākṣasas, the hero, Śaśabindu, Bhagīratha, Hariścandra, Marutta, and Jahnu who is served by Jāhnavī. (13-151-44)
Indeed, Mahodaya, Alarka, Aila (all were) kings; Karandhama, the best among men, and Kadhmora were also kings. (13-151-45)
Daksha, Ambarisha, Kukura, and the illustrious Ravata; Mucukunda, the royal sage; Mitrabhanu, and Priyankara. (13-151-46)
Trasadasyu, King Śveta—foremost among royal sages—Mahābhiṣa the famous, King Nimi, and similarly Aṣṭaka. (13-151-47)
Ayuḥ, Kṣupa, the royal seer, Kakṣeyu the king; Śibi, Auśīnara, and likewise Gaya — all were kings. (13-151-48)
Pratardana, Divodāsa, Saudāsa, the lord of Kosala, Aila, Nala, the royal sage Manu, and the lord of creatures (Prajapati). (13-151-49)
Havidhra, Pṛṣadhra, Pratīpa, Śantanu, Kakṣasena, the royal sage, and other unmentioned ones. (13-151-50)
Let there be no obstacle, nor any sin for me, nor any enemies for me. May I always have firm victory, and supreme attainment in the hereafter as well. (13-151-51)
