SECTION CCCXI Vaisampayana said, “Yudhishthira saw his brothers, each possessed of the glory of Indra himself, lying dead like the Regents of the world dropped from their spheres at th... Read more
Do thou, O son of Madri, first answer my questions and then drink of this water and take away (as much as thou requirest). Nakula, however, who was exceedingly thirsty, disregarding these wo... Read more
SECTION CCCIX (Aranya Parva) Janamejaya said, “Having felt great affliction on account of the abduction of their wife and having rescued Krishna thereafter, what did the Pandavas next... Read more
Vaisampayana continued, “When the illustrious slayer of Paka refused to ask for any other boon, Kama with a smile again addressed him, saying, ‘O god of gods, even before this, I... Read more
SECTION CCCVII Vaisampayana said, “And it came to pass that at this time a Suta named Adhiratha, who was a friend of Dhritarashtra, came to the river Ganga, accompanied by his wife. An... Read more
Vaisampayana continued, “Hearing these words of hers Surya said, ‘So be it!’ And that ranger of the skies, that enemy of Swarbhanu, with soul absorbed in Yoga, entered into... Read more
Thy intention, O blessed one, it is to have from Surya a son furnished with a coat of mail and ear-rings, and who in point of prowess would be beyond compare in this world! Do thou, therefor... Read more
SECTION CCCIII Vaisampayana said, “And that maiden of rigid vows. O mighty monarch, by serving with a pure heart, that Brahmana of rigid vows, succeeded in gratifying him. And, O forem... Read more
And thou wilt be pleased with her disposition!’ And having said this to that Brahmana and duly paid him homage, the king went to his daughter Pritha of large eyes, and spake thus unto... Read more
I repeat what I have already said. Do thou, O Radha’s son, lay my words to heart! When the wielder of the thunder-bolt asketh thee for them, do thou never give him thy ear-rings! O tho... Read more