16.004
Destruction of the Vṛṣṇi, Andhaka, and other clans.
Vaiśampāyana said.
A dark-complexioned woman with white teeth enters laughing at night; in the dreams of women, she runs around Dvaraka, stealing. (16-4-1)
Ornaments, the umbrella, banners, and armors were seen being carried away by the very terrifying Rākṣasas. (16-4-2)
Then, that iron-made discus of Kṛṣṇa, having a thunderbolt-like nave, given by Agni, ascended to heaven, as the Vṛṣṇis watched. (16-4-3)
A divine chariot, radiant like the sun, was yoked; as Dāruka watched, horses brought it. Four chief steeds, swift as the mind, appeared from above the ocean. (16-4-4)
The palm tree and Suparṇa, those two great banners greatly honored by Rāma and Janārdana, were taken away day and night by the Apsarases with loud voices, who also said: "Let the pilgrimage proceed." (16-4-5)
Thereafter, those mighty chariot-warriors of the Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas, together with their families, then desired to undertake a pilgrimage, being the foremost among men. (16-4-6)
Then the Andhakas and Vṛṣṇis prepared much food, various kinds of edibles, drink, intoxicating liquor, and meat in many ways. (16-4-7)
Then those prosperous men of keen brilliance, attached to the roads, departed outside the city by vehicles, horses, and elephants. (16-4-8)
Then, at Prabhāsa, the Yādavas, along with their wives, stayed according to their designated places and houses, enjoying abundant food and drink. (16-4-9)
Then, having learned that those warriors were settled at the seashore, Uddhava—skilled in yoga and wisdom—took leave of them and departed. (16-4-10)
Hari, having saluted with joined palms that great-souled one who had departed, knowing the destruction of the Vṛṣṇis, did not wish to prevent it. (16-4-11)
Then, those great warriors of the Vṛṣṇi and Andhaka clans, overcome by Time, saw Uddhava departing, his radiance covering the heaven and the earth. (16-4-12)
The cooked food intended for the brāhmaṇas, belonging to the great-souled ones and endowed with the fragrance of nectar, was given to the monkeys. (16-4-13)
Then, in Prabhāsa, those of fierce splendor began a great drinking festival, accompanied by hundreds of musical instruments and surrounded by actors and dancers. (16-4-14)
In the presence of Kṛṣṇa, Rāma together with Kṛtavarman drank; Yuyudhāna, Gada, and Babhrū also did the same. (16-4-15)
Then, in the midst of the assembly, the proud Yuyudhāna spoke to Kṛtavarmā, after ridiculing and insulting him. (16-4-16)
What kṣatriya, considering himself as such, would kill those who are sleeping—as if they were already dead? The Yādavas, O son of Hṛdika, do not tolerate what you have done. (16-4-17)
When Yuyudhāna said this, he honored those words. Pradyumna, the best among charioteers, also disregarded Hārdikya. (16-4-18)
Then Kṛtavarmā, extremely enraged, said to him, indicating with his left hand as if in contempt. (16-4-19)
How was Bhūriśravāḥ, whose arm had been severed and who was near death in battle, slain with cruelty and cast down by you, a hero? (16-4-20)
Having heard his speech, Keśava, the destroyer of enemy heroes, filled with anger, cast a sidelong and wrathful glance. (16-4-21)
Sātyaki reminded Madhusūdana (Kṛṣṇa) of the story concerning the jewel Syamantaka, which had belonged to Satrājit. (16-4-22)
Having heard that, Satyabhāmā, weeping, went to Keśava's lap; then, angered, she endeavored to provoke Janārdana. (16-4-23)
Then Sātyaki, having risen in anger, spoke about the five sons of Draupadī, Dhṛṣṭadyumna, and Śikhaṇḍin. (16-4-24)
I now proceed on this path, and I swear by truth as well. In the Sauptika episode, those who were slain while sleeping by this evil-souled person. (16-4-25)
His lifespan and fame are ended today, with the help of Droṇa's son and the wicked Kṛtavarman, O fair-waisted one. (16-4-26)
Having thus spoken, the angry one rushed up with a sword near Keśava and cut off the head of Kṛtavarman. (16-4-27)
Then, when others were also striking Yuyudhāna (Sātyaki) on all sides, Dhṛṣīkeśa (Kṛṣṇa) swiftly approached, wishing to restrain them. (16-4-28)
Then, O great king, all the Bhojas and Andhakas, having become united and urged by the course of time, surrounded Satyaki. (16-4-29)
Janārdana, of great radiance, seeing those greatly enraged ones falling quickly, did not become angry, knowing it was the course of time. (16-4-30)
But they, overcome with drunkenness and impelled by anger, then attacked Yuyudhana with leftover vessels at that time. (16-4-31)
But when Sātyaki (the son of Śini) was being slain, Kṛṣṇa (the son of Rukmiṇī), enraged, immediately rushed forward, intending to rescue the son of Śini. (16-4-32)
He, along with the Bhojas, and Satyaki along with the Andhakas, both groups being many, were slain there in the presence of Kṛṣṇa. (16-4-33)
But when Yadunandana (Kṛṣṇa) saw Satyaki and his own son slain, then Keśava, angered, seized a handful of blades of grass. (16-4-34)
It became a dreadful pestle, like a thunderbolt, made of iron. With it, Kṛṣṇa struck down those who stood before him. (16-4-35)
Then the Andhakas, Bhojas, descendants of Śini, and the Vṛṣṇis likewise, impelled by Time, slew one another with pestles amidst outcry. (16-4-36)
O king, when some angry person among them seized the eraka grass, that grass then appeared as if it had become like a thunderbolt, O mighty one. (16-4-37)
O king, know that all (of it)—even the grass that had turned into a pestle, which was seen there—was created by the Brahma-staff. (16-4-38)
O king, as they swung and threw the grass, it was seen at that time to have become a firm club, like a thunderbolt.
O Bhārata, the son killed his father, and the father his son. Intoxicated, they were falling, striking one another. (16-4-40)
The Kukuras and Andhakas fell like moths into a fire; not one of those being slain had any thought of escape. (16-4-41)
But seeing him, the mighty-armed Madhusūdana, knowing the end of Time, stood firmly grasping the club. (16-4-42)
O Bhārata, Madhava, having seen Samba, Charudeṣṇa, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha slain, then became angry. (16-4-43)
Seeing the mace and the one lying there, greatly enraged, he—the holder of the Śārṅga bow, discus, and mace—then completely destroyed (them). (16-4-44)
When he was slaying, the mighty Babhru, conqueror of enemy cities, and Dāruka, both spoke these words to the descendant of Daśārha; hear what they said. (16-4-45)
O revered one, most of everything has been removed by you, O Acyuta. Search for Rāma's footprints; let us go there where he is. (16-4-46)
