Mahābhārata

Vaishampayana said: Then King Duryodhana spoke to Bhishma in battle, And to Drona, the best of chariot-warriors, and to Kripa ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

This meaning has been stated by the teacher and by me and by Karna many times. And I shall state it again, for I am not satisfied in speaking it. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

For those who are defeated, it is ordained that they should live in the forest for twelve years, unknown to the people. This is our agreement. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Their thirteenth year has not yet passed, but the thirteenth year is now running. Bībhatsa, who was living incognito, has now come to us. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

But if Bhima returns before the exile is over, the Pandavas will have to live in the forest for twelve more years. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Or, out of greed, they may not know, or delusion may have overcome them. Bhishma should know whether these are deficient or excessive. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

But in the case of meanings, there is always doubt in the twofoldness. For, a meaning thought in one way becomes otherwise. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Those who are seeking the northern direction, desiring to fight with the Matsya army, If Bhima has come, who would turn away from them? ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

We have come here to fight with the Matsyas on behalf of the Trigartas. You have been telling us about the many wrongs of the Matsyas. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

We have promised them that we will do so, for they are frightened. First, they should take the great wealth of cows from the Matsyas. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

On the seventh day, in the afternoon, we were thus concentrated by them. On the eighth day, again by us, in anticipation of the rising of the sun, ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

If they are defeated, those cows will not be seen. Having united with us, they may act in conjunction with the Matsyas. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Or, perhaps, the fish, together with the people, has come with the entire army to fight with us. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

One of them, the most powerful, has come here to conquer us, or else it is the fish himself. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

If this is the king of the Matsyas, if this is the arrival of Bibhatsu, it has been decided by us all that we should fight. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Why are these best of charioteers standing on their chariots? Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Vikarna and Ashvatthama. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

All the great warriors were agitated in their minds at this time. There is no other good than war. Let the self be dedicated to that. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

When our cattle are seized by the god with the thunderbolt or by Yama in battle, who will go to Hastinapura? ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Those who are driven away by arrows, broken, in a dense forest Who would survive? There would be doubt about horses. Having made the teacher in the rear, let the policy be determined ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

For he knows their opinion, and therefore he seems to frighten us. I perceive that Arjuna has a great deal of affection for him. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

For, having seen Bibhatsu approaching, he praises: "Let policy be devised so that the army may not be broken." ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Not having a place to stay in the great forest, we are under the control of the enemy in the summer. Let the policy be determined so that the army may not be confused. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

What praise can be given to others when the neighing of horses is heard? Whether standing or moving, horses always neigh. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

And the winds always blow, and Vāsava always rains, And the sound of thunder is heard many times. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

What is the duty of Partha? How is he to be praised? Not through desire, hatred, or anger, but through the truth alone. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

The teachers are compassionate, wise, and see the dangers. When great danger has arrived, they should not be asked about it in any way. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

In the various palaces, in the assemblies, in the houses, The wise ones there shine, telling various stories. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Performing many wonderful feats in the assembly of people, The wise ones were excellent in archery and in the art of joining. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

In knowing the secrets of others, in the conduct of men, In the faults of food preparation, the wise are excellent there. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

Having made the wise ones follow behind, and those who speak of the virtues of others, Let such a policy be devised that the enemy may be destroyed. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.

May the cows be established, may the army be arrayed without delay. And may guards be appointed where we shall fight with the enemy. ℹ︎This translation was generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More information about the AI-driven translations process can be found in the About page.