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Anugita; the 'Song that Follows' (i.e., the text named 'Anugita').
Janamejaya said.
O twice-born, in that assembly, after Keśava and Arjuna, the two great-souled ones residing there, had slain their enemies, what account arose? (14-16-1)
Vaiśampāyana said.
Accompanied by Kṛṣṇa, Pārtha, having attained his own kingdom, enjoyed himself with delight in that beautiful assembly hall. (14-16-2)
O king, after that, those two, filled with joy and surrounded by their own people, by chance went to a certain assembly hall equal to the abode of heaven. (14-16-3)
Then, cheered and accompanied by Kṛṣṇa, Pāṇḍava Arjuna, upon beholding that splendid assembly, spoke this speech. (14-16-4)
O mighty-armed, when the battle had arisen, you knew the greatness of Devakī’s son and his divine form. (14-16-5)
However, O Keśava, what you had said to me then out of friendship, O tiger among men, all that has been lost for me whose mind is lost. (14-16-6)
O Lord, my curiosity about those matters remains once again. And you, O Mādhava, will soon be going to Dwaraka, it seems. (14-16-7)
Then, when thus addressed, Kṛṣṇa, the one of great brilliance and best among speakers, embraced Phalguna (Arjuna) and spoke these words. (14-16-8)
O Pārtha, you have been made to hear the secret and to know the eternal truth by me, as well as the Dharma in its true nature and all the eternal worlds. (14-16-9)
Without understanding, that which you do not accept is very displeasing to me. Surely, you are lacking in faith and have poor understanding, O son of Pandu. (14-16-10)
Indeed, that duty which has been thoroughly expounded in the comprehension of the words of Brahman is not possible for me to explain further in its entirety in this way. (14-16-11)
Indeed, the supreme Brahman has been described by me who is absorbed in yoga. But now, in that context, I will tell the ancient history. (14-16-12)
By resorting to that understanding, you will attain the excellent path. Listen attentively to everything I say, O best among the upholders of dharma. (14-16-13)
O subduer of enemies, a certain brāhmaṇa came from heaven, and Durdharṣa from Brahmaloka was also honored by us. (14-16-14)
O Pārtha, whatever he spoke when asked by us, O best of the Bharatas, hear that which was spoken according to the divine ordinance without any doubt. (14-16-15)
The Brāhmaṇa said.
O Kṛṣṇa, resorting to the dharma of liberation, the questions you ask me out of compassion for beings, which are intended to cut off delusion, O Lord, (14-16-16)
O Mādhava, I will now explain that to you properly, O slayer of Madhu. Listen attentively as I speak. (14-16-17)
Once a certain Brāhmaṇa named Kashyapa, devoted to austerities and most learned in dharma, approached another Brāhmaṇa who was well-versed in the received and traditional dharmas. (14-16-18)
One who repeatedly reflects on past and future, is accomplished in knowledge and wisdom, skilled in understanding the true principles of the world, and knows the nature of both happiness and sorrow. (14-16-19)
One who understands the reality of birth and death, who is expert in the distinctions of merit and demerit, and who perceives the destiny of all embodied beings, high and low, as determined by their actions, (such a one...) (14-16-20)
He moves like one who is liberated, perfected, peaceful, and self-controlled; glowing with the splendour of Brahman, advancing in every way. (14-16-21)
After truly hearing about the one who knows the movement of disappearance, Kāśyapa, along with disappeared siddhas and those bearing the discus, proceeded together. (14-16-22)
Seated in solitude and conversing with them, or moving about by chance, unattached, like the wind. (14-16-23)
Then that wise ascetic, greatly self-composed and intent on dharma, having approached the best of Brāhmaṇas, reverently took hold of his feet according to custom, with supreme devotion. (14-16-24)
Astonished and having seen that wonderful one, Kāśyapa gratified the teacher-physician, the best among the twice-born, with great service. (14-16-25)
O chastiser of the foe, with a delighted mind, endowed with learning and good conduct, he pleased him with feeling by his conduct as a disciple. (14-16-26)
Being pleased with him, the gracious teacher then spoke to the disciple: Having considered supreme success, hear that from me, O Janardana. (14-16-27)
O dear, through various actions and solely through meritorious deeds, mortals attain paths here and also attain states in the world of the gods. (14-16-28)
There is never eternal happiness anywhere, nor any everlasting state of existence; from high positions, a great fall happens, and what is gained through suffering is lost again and again. (14-16-29)
I have encountered painful and inauspicious paths because of sinful indulgence, being overpowered by desire, anger, and delusion born of craving. (14-16-30)
Again and again, there is death and birth, again and again; various kinds of foods have been eaten, and breasts of many kinds have been suckled. (14-16-31)
O sinless one, various types of mothers and different kinds of fathers have been seen by me, as well as many kinds of pleasures and sorrows. (14-16-32)
There has often been separation from dear ones, association with unpleasant ones; and, having obtained that wealth with suffering, its loss has occurred. (14-16-33)
There are insults and great sufferings, both from others and one’s own people; and very severe bodily and mental pains also. (14-16-34)
They have incurred disgrace and severe, terrible punishments—slaughter and binding, a fall into hell, and sufferings in Yama's realm. (14-16-35)
Old age, diseases, and many impressions—I have intensely experienced these frequent results of dualities in this world. (14-16-36)
Then, once, because of detachment, contempt, and having been deceived, I, greatly afflicted by sorrow, abandoned the worldly life. Then, by the grace of the self, I obtained this accomplishment. (14-16-37)
I will not return here again, nor do I look upon the worlds. From the attainment (of the goal), from the creation of beings, my own path is auspicious. (14-16-38)
O best of twice-born, this supreme attainment has thus been achieved. From here I shall go further, and then advance still higher. The unperturbed abode of Brahman—do not have any doubt about this here. (14-16-39)
I will not come again here to the mortal world, O chastiser of enemies. I am pleased with you, O greatly wise one; tell me, what shall I do for you? (14-16-40)
If you, desiring, have come now, this is the proper time for that. I also know the purpose for which you have not come. But soon I will depart by the same way by which I touched you. (14-16-41)
I am exceedingly pleased with your conduct, O wise one. Ask whatever you wish, and I will speak about whatever you desire. (14-16-42)
I consider your intellect to be truly great and I honor it greatly. By you I have been enlightened; you are indeed wise, O Kāśyapa. (14-16-43)
