SECTION XXVI Vaisampayana continued,–thus addressed, Dhananjaya replied unto Bhagadatta, saying,–‘If thou wilt give thy promise to do this, thou hast done all I desire. And... Read more

SECTION XXIV Vaisampayana said,–“thus addressed, Bhima firmly resolved upon slaying Jarasandha, replied unto Krishna of the Yadu race, saying,–O tiger of the Yadu race, O K... Read more

SECTION XXII “Jarasandha said,–‘I do not recollect if I ever acted injuriously towards ye! Even upon a careful mental scrutiny I fail to see the injury I did unto ye. When... Read more

SECTION XX (Jarasandhta-badha Parva) “Krishna said,–both Hansa and Dimvaka have fallen; Kansa also with all his followers has been slain. The time hath, therefore come for the de... Read more

SECTION XVIII “Krishna continued,–‘hearing these words of the king, the Rakshasa woman answered–Blessed be thou, O king of kings. Capable of assuming any form at will... Read more

SECTION XVI “Yudhishthira said,–‘Desirous of the imperial dignity but acting from selfish motives and relying upon courage alone, how, O Krishna, can I despatch ye (unto Ja... Read more

But although we regard him much, still he regardeth us not and is engaged in doing us ill. And, O king, without knowing his own strength and the dignity of the race to which he belongeth, he... Read more

And in consequence of the virtues of the king, money-lenders, the articles required for sacrifices, cattle-rearing, tillage, and traders, all and everything grew in prosperity. Indeed, durin... Read more

SECTION XII “Yudhishthira said,–‘O thou foremost of eloquent men, as thou hast described the different Sabhas unto me, it appeareth that almost all the monarchs of the eart... Read more

SECTION XI “Narada said,–Listen to me, O child, as I tell thee of the assembly house of the Grandsire, that house which none can describe, saying it is such. In the Krita (golden... Read more