14.002
The statement of Vyāsa.
Vaiśampāyana said.
Having thus been addressed by the intelligent king Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the wise one became silent; then Keśava spoke to him. (14-2-1)
O lord of men, grief excessively cultivated in the mind does indeed torment that person's departed ancestors and forefathers. (14-2-2)
Perform various sacrifices in many ways, with appropriate gifts; satisfy the gods with Soma, and also the ancestors with Svadhā. (14-2-3)
O great intellect, for one like you this is not appropriate today. What is known and what is to be known by you, as well as what is to be done by you – all that has already been accomplished. (14-2-4)
You have heard the duties of kings from Bhishma, the son of Bhagirathi, from Krishna Dvaipayana, from Narada, and also from Vidura. (14-2-5)
You should not follow the conduct of the deluded; taking up the ancestral conduct, bear the responsibility. (14-2-6)
Valor, when joined with glory, is certainly fit to attain heaven without a doubt. Indeed, none of the warriors slain here turns away from battle. (14-2-7)
Give up your grief, O great king. What is destined to happen is indeed so. It is not possible for you to see those slain in this battle again. (14-2-8)
Having spoken thus, Govinda ceased addressing Dharmarāja Yudhiṣṭhira; then the greatly radiant Yudhiṣṭhira spoke to him. (14-2-9)
O Govinda, the affection you have for me is known to me. Through your friendship and love, you always show me compassion. (14-2-10)
O cakragadādhara, O glorious one, truly let it be very dear to me as a great act—everything, with an affectionate mind, as much as you wish, O son. (14-2-11)
If you would allow me to go to the hermitage, I do not see any peace here, having killed my grandfather and Karna, the mighty tiger among men who never fled the battlefield. (14-2-12)
O subduer of enemies, perform that action here by which I may be freed from this cruel state and by which my mind will be purified. (14-2-13)
To him who was speaking thus, Vyāsa, the knower of dharma and of great brilliance, then spoke, consoling him with auspicious and meaningful words. (14-2-14)
Your mind is not yet formed, O dear; again you are deluded by childishness. Why do we all keep on babbling again and again into the sky? (14-2-15)
The duties of a Kṣatriya are well known: for those whose livelihood depends on war, just as a king acting thus is not bound by restriction. (14-2-16)
You have truly heard all the teachings concerning liberation, and your doubts arising from desire have been cut off by me, again and again. (14-2-17)
Truly, you are without faith, of wicked mind, and with lost memory; do not be so—such ignorance is not proper for you. (14-2-18)
Sinless one, all expiations are known to you; all the duties of battle and the duties of giving have also been heard by you. (14-2-19)
O Bhārata, how is it that you, who are the knower of all dharmas and expert in all scriptures, are again becoming thoroughly deluded as if from ignorance? (14-2-20)
