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Vaiśampāyana said.
But thus addressed, O king, the slayer of Keśi, who was faint with sorrow, said “So be it” aloud, as if delighting that assembly. (14-67-1)
With that statement, the foremost of men indeed then gladdened that person; just as one afflicted by heat is refreshed by waters. (14-67-2)
Then he quickly entered your father's birth-house, O tiger among men, which had been worshipped with white garlands according to the prescribed method. (14-67-3)
O mighty-armed one, jars of water well filled and placed all around, with ghee, tinduka leaves and shoots, and mustard seeds.
Acyuta (Krishna) was attended by spotless weapons laid down, sacred fires all around, and elderly and charming women devoted to his service. (14-67-5)
O hero, on all sides, he saw, by skillful and expert physicians, means for destroying demons in every way, and substances duly arranged by skillful people. (14-67-6)
Having thus seen that appropriate thing and the birthplace of your father, Dhṛṣīkeśa became delighted and said, "Excellent! Excellent!" (14-67-7)
Thus, while Vārṣṇeya (Krishna) was speaking with a delighted face, Draupadī quickly went to the queen of Virāṭa and spoke words to her. (14-67-8)
O auspicious one, Madhusūdana, your father-in-law—an ancient seer, whose nature is inconceivable and who is unconquered—has come near you. (14-67-9)
She too, holding back her tearful voice and her tears, became gracefully veiled, and gazed at Kṛṣṇa like a goddess. (14-67-10)
In this manner, the ascetic woman, her heart suffering, saw the pitiable Govinda coming and lamented. (14-67-11)
O lotus-eyed Janardana, see here your child Abhimanyu and me as well, both killed and lying in the same separated state. (14-67-12)
O descendant of Vṛṣṇi, hero and slayer of Madhu, I bow my head and beseech you: revive my son, who has been burned by the weapon of Droṇa's son. (14-67-13)
If indeed this word were spoken by Dharmarāja, by Bhīmasena, again by you, or by you, O lotus-eyed one. (14-67-14)
O lord, do not let this mother, not knowing, be slain by an arrow. Rather, let me alone be destroyed; let not this misfortune come to her. (14-67-15)
Having killed this boy still in the womb with the Brahma-weapon—having committed such cruelty—what fruit does the wicked-minded son of Droṇa gain? (14-67-16)
She bows her head and entreats you, O Govinda, destroyer of enemies. If he does not come back to life, I shall give up my own life. (14-67-17)
O Keśava, in this situation, O noble one, many of my desires have been destroyed by the son of Droṇa. Why indeed do I live?
O Kṛṣṇa Janārdana, my thought was always filled with the hope, 'Fortunately, I shall salute You with an embrace'; but that hope has now been made false. (14-67-19)
O Kṛṣṇa, since this heir of Capalākṣa is dead, O best of men, all my desires cherished in my heart have become fruitless. (14-67-20)
O Madhusūdana, the one with restless eyes, who was indeed extremely dear to you—see his son here, struck down by the Brahmāstra. (14-67-21)
This man is ungrateful, this man is cruel; just like his father, so is he: he who, forsaking the Pāṇḍavas' prosperity, has today gone to the abode of Yama. (14-67-22)
O Keśava, I have also vowed this on the battlefield: 'O hero, when Abhimanyu is slain, I will come to you soon.' (14-67-23)
But that I did not do, Kṛṣṇa — being cruel and attached to life. Now that I have come there, what indeed will Phālguṇi (Arjuna) say? (14-67-24)
