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Book 12 – Chapter 263
BORI CE: 12-263-001 युधिष्ठिर उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-001 युधिष्ठिर उवाच धर्ममर्थं च कामं च वेदाः शंसन्ति भारत |
M. N. Dutt: Yudhisthira said The Vedas, O Bharata, describe Religion, Profit, and Pleasure. Tell me, however, O grand-father, the attainment of which is considered as superior. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-002 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-002 भीष्म उवाच अत्र ते वर्तयिष्यामि इतिहासं पुरातनम् |
M. N. Dutt: Bhishma said About it I shall recite to you the ancient discourse of the benefit which Kundadhara in days of yore had conferred upon one who was devoted to him. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-003 अधनो ब्राह्मणः कश्चित्कामाद्धर्ममवैक्षत |
MN DUTT: 08-098-003 अधनो ब्राह्मणः कश्चित् कामाद् धर्ममवैक्षत |
M. N. Dutt: Once on a time a Brahmana shorn of riches tried to win virtue, actuated by the desire of fruit. He continually thought of riches for employing it in the celebration of sacrifices. For gaining his end he engaged in the practice of the austerest penances. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-004 स निश्चयमथो कृत्वा पूजयामास देवताः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-004 स निश्चयमथो कृत्वा पूजयामास देवताः |
M. N. Dutt: Determined to achieve his object, he began to adore the gods with great devotion. But he failed to acquire riches by such adoration of the gods. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-005 ततश्चिन्तां पुनः प्राप्तः कतमद्दैवतं नु तत् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-005 ततश्चिन्तामनुप्राप्त: कतमदैवतं तु तत् |
M. N. Dutt: He thereupon began to think aside, What is that god, hitherto not worshipped by men, who may be forthwith favourably disposed towards me? |
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BORI CE: 12-263-006 अथ सौम्येन वपुषा देवानुचरमन्तिके |
MN DUTT: 08-098-006 सोऽथ सौम्येन मनसा देवानुचरमन्तिके |
M. N. Dutt: While thinking thus with a cool mind, he saw stationed before him that retainer of the gods, viz., the Cloud called Kundadhara. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-007 दृष्ट्वैव तं महात्मानं तस्य भक्तिरजायत |
MN DUTT: 08-098-007 दृष्ट्वैव तं महाबाहुं तस्य भक्तिरजायत |
M. N. Dutt: As soon as he saw that mighty-armed being, the Brahmana's feelings of devotion were excited, and he said to himself,-This one will surely give me prosperity! Indeed, his form indicates it. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-008 संनिकृष्टश्च देवस्य न चान्यैर्मानुषैर्वृतः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-008 संनिकृष्टश्च देवस्य न चान्यैर्मानुषैर्वृतः |
M. N. Dutt: He lives near the gods. He has not as yet been worshipped by other man. He will surely give me profuse riches without any delay! |
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BORI CE: 12-263-009 ततो धूपैश्च गन्धैश्च माल्यैरुच्चावचैरपि |
MN DUTT: 08-098-009 ततो धूपैश्च गन्धैश्च माल्यैरुच्चावचैरपि |
M. N. Dutt: The Brahmana then, having determined thus, adored that Cloud with incense, perfumes and garlands of flowers of the most superior kind, and with various sorts of offerings. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-010 ततः स्वल्पेन कालेन तुष्टो जलधरस्तदा |
MN DUTT: 08-098-010 ततस्त्वल्पेन कालेन तुष्टो जलधरस्तदा |
M. N. Dutt: Thus adored, the Cloud became very soon pleased with his worshipper, and uttered these words of benefit to that Brahmana: |
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BORI CE: 12-263-011 ब्रह्मघ्ने च सुरापे च चोरे भग्नव्रते तथा |
MN DUTT: 08-098-011 ब्रह्मने च सुरापे च चौरे भग्नव्रते यथा |
M. N. Dutt: The wise have laid down expiation for one guilty of Brahmanicide, or of drinking alcohol, or of stealing, or of neglecting all meritorious vows. There is no expiation, however, for one who is ungrateful. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-012 आशायास्तनयोऽधर्मः क्रोधोऽसूयासुतः स्मृतः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-012 आशायास्तनयोऽधर्मः क्रोधोऽसूयासुतः स्मृतः |
M. N. Dutt: Expectation has a child named Sin. Anger, again, is considered to be a child of Envy. Cupidity is the child of Deceit. Ingratitude, however, is barnen. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-013 ततः स ब्राह्मणः स्वप्ने कुण्डधारस्य तेजसा |
MN DUTT: 08-098-013 ततः स ब्राह्मणः स्वप्ने कुण्डधारस्य तेजसा |
M. N. Dutt: After this, that Brahmana, stretched on a bed of Kusha grass, and penetrated with the energy of Kundadhara, saw all living beings in a dream. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-014 शमेन तपसा चैव भक्त्या च निरुपस्कृतः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-014 शमेन तपसा चैव भक्त्या च निरुपस्कृतः |
M. N. Dutt: Indeed, on account of his absence of passion, penances, and devotion, that Brahmana of purified soul and standing aloof from all enjoyments saw in the night that effect of his devotion to Kundadhara. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-015 मणिभद्रं स तत्रस्थं देवतानां महाद्युतिम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-015 मणिभद्रं स तत्रस्थं देवतानां महाद्युतिम् |
M. N. Dutt: Indeed, O Yudhishthira, he saw the great and highly effulgent Manibhadra stationed in the midst of the gods, engaged in giving his orders. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-016 तत्र देवाः प्रयच्छन्ति राज्यानि च धनानि च |
MN DUTT: 08-098-016 तत्र देवाः प्रयच्छन्ति राज्यानि च धनानि च |
M. N. Dutt: There the gods seemed to be engaged in granting kingdoms and riches to men, induced by their good deeds, and in taking them away when men deviated from goodness. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-017 पश्यतामथ यक्षाणां कुण्डधारो महाद्युतिः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-017 पश्यतामथ यक्षाणां कुण्डधारो महाद्युतिः |
M. N. Dutt: Then, O foremost of Bharata's race, the highly effulgent Kundadhara, bending himself low, laid himself down on the ground before the gods in the presences of all the Yakshas. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-018 ततस्तु देववचनान्मणिभद्रो महायशाः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-018 ततस्य देववचनान्मणिभद्रो महामनाः |
M. N. Dutt: At the command of the gods the Manibhadra said to the prostrate Kundadhara,-What does Kundadhara want? |
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BORI CE: 12-263-019 कुण्डधार उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-019 कुण्डधार उवाच यदि प्रसन्ना देवा मे भक्तोऽयं ब्राह्मणो मम |
M. N. Dutt: Thereupon Kundadhara replied,-If, indeed, the gods are gratified with me, there, that Brahmana respects me greatly. I pray for some favour being shown to him, something, that may bring him happiness. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-020 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-020 ततस्तं मणिभद्रस्तु पुनर्वचनमब्रवीत् |
M. N. Dutt: Hearing this, Manibhadra, ordered by the gods, once more said to the highly intelligent Kundadhara. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-021 उत्तिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भद्रं ते कृतकार्यः सुखी भव |
MN DUTT: 08-098-021 मणिभद्र उवाच उत्तिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भद्रं ते कृतकृत्यः सुखी भव |
M. N. Dutt: Rise, Rise up, O Kundadhara; Your prayer has borne success! Be you happy! If this Brahmana seeks riches, let as much wealth be given to him, as he wishes. at the command of the gods I shall give him immeasurable riches. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-022 विचार्य कुण्डधारस्तु मानुष्यं चलमध्रुवम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-022 विचार्य कुण्डधारस्तु मानुष्यं चलमध्रुवम् |
M. N. Dutt: Then, thinking upon the fieeting and unreal character of the humanity, Kundadhara set his heart, O Yudhisthira, upon inclining the Brahmana to penances. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-023 कुण्डधार उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-023 कुण्डधार उवाच नाहं धनानि याचामि ब्राह्मणाय धनप्रदा अन्यमेवाहमिच्छामि भक्तायानुग्रहं कृतम् |
M. N. Dutt: Indeed, Kundadhara said,-I do not, O giver of riches, beg for wealth on behalf of this Brahmana. I desire the bestowed of another favour upon him. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-024 पृथिवीं रत्नपूर्णां वा महद्वा धनसंचयम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-024 पृथिवीं रत्नपूर्णां वा महद् वा रत्नसंचयम |
M. N. Dutt: I do not pray for this devotee of mine mountains of pearls and gems, or even the whole Earth with all her riches. I wish, however, that he should be virtuous. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-025 धर्मेऽस्य रमतां बुद्धिर्धर्मं चैवोपजीवतु |
MN DUTT: 08-098-025 धर्मेऽस्य रमतां बुद्धिर्धर्मं चैवोपजीवतु |
M. N. Dutt: Let his heart find pleasure in virtue! Let him have virtue for his support. Let virtue be the foremost of all his objects. This is the favour which I am inclined to give my support. Manibhadra said |
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BORI CE: 12-263-026 मणिभद्र उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-026 मणिभद्र उवाच सदा धर्मफलं राज्यं सुखानि विविधानि च |
M. N. Dutt: The fruits of virtue are always kingdom and happiness of various sorts. Let this one enjoy those fruits, always freed from all sorts of physical sufferings. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-027 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-027 भीष्म उवाच ततस्तदेव बहुशः कुण्डधारो महायशाः |
M. N. Dutt: Thus addressed, the highly illustrious Kundadhara, repeatedly prayed for virtue alone for that Brahmana. The gods were highly pleased at it. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-028 मणिभद्र उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-028 मणिभद्र उवाच प्रीतास्ते देवताः सर्वा द्विजस्यास्य तथैव च |
M. N. Dutt: Then Manibhadra said The gods are all pleased with you as also with this Brahmana. This one shall become a virtuous man. He shall devote his mind to virtue. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-029 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-029 ततः प्रीतो जलधरः कृतकार्णे युधिष्ठिर |
M. N. Dutt: The Cloud, Kundadhara, became pleased,O Yudhishthira, at thus having been successful in gaining his wish. The boon that he had got was one that could not be acquired by anybody else. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-030 ततोऽपश्यत चीराणि सूक्ष्माणि द्विजसत्तमः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-030 ततोऽपयत चीराणि सूक्ष्माणि द्विजसत्तमः |
M. N. Dutt: The Brahinana then saw scattered around him many fine fabrics of cloth. Without caring for them at all, the Brahmana came to disrelish the world. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-031 ब्राह्मण उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-031 ब्राह्मण उवाच अयं न सुकृतं वेत्ति को न्वन्यो वेत्स्यते कृतम् |
M. N. Dutt: When this one does not attach any value to good deeds, who else will? I had better go to the forest for leading a life of righteousness. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-032 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-032 भीष्म उवाच निर्वेदाद् देवतानां च प्रसादात् स द्विजोत्तमः |
M. N. Dutt: Bhishma said as Cherishing a distaste for the world, and through the grace also of the gods, that foremost of Brahmanas entered the forest and began to practise the austerest of penances. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-033 देवतातिथिशेषेण फलमूलाशनो द्विजः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-033 देवतातिथिशेषेण फलमूलाशनो द्विजः |
M. N. Dutt: Living upon such fruits and roots remained after serving the gods and guests, the mind of that twice-born one, O king, was firmly set upon virtue. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-034 त्यक्त्वा मूलफलं सर्वं पर्णाहारोऽभवद्द्विजः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-034 त्यरत्वा मूलफलं सर्वं पर्णाहारोऽभवद् द्विजः |
M. N. Dutt: By and bye the Brahmana, leaving off fruits and roots, began to use leaves of trees as his food. Then leaving off leaves, he took to water only as his subsistence. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-035 वायुभक्षस्ततः पश्चाद्बहून्वर्षगणानभूत् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-035 वायुभक्षस्ततः पश्चाद् बहून वर्षगणानभूत् |
M. N. Dutt: Thereafter he passed many years by living upon air only. All this time, however, his strength did not decrease. This seemed highly wonderful. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-036 धर्मे च श्रद्दधानस्य तपस्युग्रे च वर्ततः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-036 धर्मे च श्रद्दधानस्य तपस्युग्रे च वर्ततः |
M. N. Dutt: Devoted to virtue and engaged in the practice of the severest austerities, after a long time he gained spiritual vision. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-037 तस्य बुद्धिः प्रादुरासीद्यदि दद्यां महद्धनम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-037 तस्य बुद्धिः प्रादुरासीद् यदि दद्यामहं धनम् |
M. N. Dutt: He then thought, saying to himself,-If, being pleased with anybody I give him riches, my speech would never be untrue. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-038 ततः प्रहृष्टवदनो भूय आरब्धवांस्तपः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-038 ततः प्रहृष्टवदनो भूय आरब्धवांस्तपः |
M. N. Dutt: With a face lighted up by smiles, he once more began to practise severer austerities. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-039 यदि दद्यामहं राज्यं तुष्टो वै यस्य कस्यचित् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-039 यदि दद्यामहं राज्यं तुष्टो वै यस्य कस्यचित् |
M. N. Dutt: And once more, having gained (higher) success, he thought that he could by his-will force, then create the very highest objects. If, pleased with any person whatsoever I give him even sovereignty, he will immediately become a king, for my words will never be falsified. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-040 तस्य साक्षात्कुण्डधारो दर्शयामास भारत |
MN DUTT: 08-098-040 तस्य साक्षात् कुण्डधारो दर्शयामास भारत |
M. N. Dutt: While he was thinking thus, kundadhara, actuated by his friendship for the Brahmana and no less by the ascetic success which the Brahmana had gained, appeared before him, O Bharata. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-041 समागम्य स तेनाथ पूजां चक्रे यथाविधि |
MN DUTT: 08-098-041 समागम्य स तेनाथ पूजांचक्रे यथाविधि |
M. N. Dutt: Meeting with him the Brahmana offered him adorations according to the observances ordained. The Brahmana, however, felt some surprise, O king. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-042 ततोऽब्रवीत्कुण्डधारो दिव्यं ते चक्षुरुत्तमम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-042 ततोऽब्रवीत् कुण्डधारो दिव्यं ते चक्षुरुत्तमम् |
M. N. Dutt: Then Kundadhara addressed the Brahmana, saying, you have now got an excellent and spiritual eye! See with this vision of yours the end which is attained by kings, and see all the worlds besides. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-043 ततो राज्ञां सहस्राणि मग्नानि निरये तदा |
MN DUTT: 08-098-043 ततो राजसहस्राणि मग्नानि निरये तदा |
M. N. Dutt: The Brahmana then, then, his spiritual vision, saw from a distance thousands of kings sunk in hell. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-044 कुण्डधार उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-044 कुण्डधार उवाच मां पूजयित्वा भावेन यदि त्वं दुःखमाप्नुयाः |
M. N. Dutt: Kundadhara said After having adored me with devotion you had got sorrow for your share, what then would have been the good done to you by me, and what the value of my favour. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-045 पश्य पश्य च भूयस्त्वं कामानिच्छेत्कथं नरः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-045 पश्य पश्य च भूयस्त्वं कामानिच्छेत् कथं नरः |
M. N. Dutt: Look, look, for what end do men seek the gratification of carnal enjoyments! The door of heaven is closed to men. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-046 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-046 भीष्म उवाच ततोऽपश्यत् स कामं च क्रोधं लोभं भयं मदम् |
M. N. Dutt: Bhishma said The Brahmana then saw many men living in this world, embracing lust, anger, avarice, fear, pride, sheep, procrastination, and activity. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-047 कुण्डधार उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-047 कुण्डधार उवाच एतैर्लोकाः संसुरुद्धा देवानां मानुषाद् भयम् |
M. N. Dutt: All human beings are enchained with these. The gods are afraid of men. These vices, at the order of the gods, mar and disconcert on all sides. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-048 न देवैरननुज्ञातः कश्चिद्भवति धार्मिकः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-048 न देवैरननुज्ञातः कश्चिद् भवति धार्मिकः |
M. N. Dutt: No man can become virtuous unless allowed by the gods. You have become competent to give away kingdoms and riches through your penances! |
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BORI CE: 12-263-049 भीष्म उवाच |
MN DUTT: 08-098-049 भीष्म उवाच ततः पपात शिरसा ब्राह्मणस्तोयधारिणे |
M. N. Dutt: Bhishma said Thus addressed, the pious Brahmana, bending his head to that Cloud, laid himself low on the ground, and said,-You have, indeed, done me a great favour! |
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BORI CE: 12-263-050 कामलोभानुबन्धेन पुरा ते यदसूयितम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-050 कामलोभानुबन्धेन पुरा ते यदसूयितम् |
M. N. Dutt: Unconscious of the great love shown by you towards me,I through the influency of desire and avarice, could not show good will towards you. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-051 क्षान्तमेव मयेत्युक्त्वा कुण्डधारो द्विजर्षभम् |
MN DUTT: 08-098-051 क्षान्तमेव मयेत्युक्त्वा कुण्डधारो द्विजर्षभम् |
M. N. Dutt: Then Kundadhara said That foremost of twice-born ones,-I have forgiven you!-and having embraced him with his arms disappeared there and then. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-052 ततः सर्वानिमाँल्लोकान्ब्राह्मणोऽनुचचार ह |
MN DUTT: 08-098-052 ततः सर्वांस्तदा लोकान् ब्राह्मणोऽनुचचार हा कुण्डधारप्रसादेन तपसा सिद्धिमागतः |
M. N. Dutt: The Brahmana then travelled through all the worlds, having acquired ascetic through the favour of Kundadhara. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-053 विहायसा च गमनं तथा संकल्पितार्थता |
MN DUTT: 08-098-053 विहायसा च गमनं तथा संकल्पितार्थता |
M. N. Dutt: Through the power gained from virtue and penances, one acquires power to pass through the skies and to fructify all his wishes and purposes, and finally attain to the highest end. |
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BORI CE: 12-263-054 देवता ब्राह्मणाः सन्तो यक्षा मानुषचारणाः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-054 देवताः ब्राह्मणा: सन्तो यक्षा मानुषचारणाः |
M. N. Dutt: Thë gods, Brahmanas, Yakshas, and all good men and Charanas always adore the virtuous but never the rich given up to the indulgence of their desires. success |
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BORI CE: 12-263-055 सुप्रसन्ना हि ते देवा यत्ते धर्मे रता मतिः |
MN DUTT: 08-098-055 सुप्रसन्ना हि ते देवा यत्ते धर्मे रता मतिः |
M. N. Dutt: The gods are truly placed with you since your mind is devoted to virtue. In riches there may be a very little happiness but in virtue the extent of happiness is very great. |
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