SECTION XXXIX Vaisampayana said, “After all those illustrious ascetics had gone away, that wielder of the Pinaka and cleanser of all sins–the illustrious Hara–assuming the... Read more

SECTION XXXVIII (Kairata Parva) Janemejaya said, “O illustrious one, I desire to hear in detail the history of the acquisition of weapons by Arjuna of spotless deeds. O tell me how tha... Read more

Vaisampayana continued, “Having said this, the exalted Yudhishthira the just, imparted that science unto Arjuna. And the elder brother having communicated with due rites the knowledge... Read more

SECTION XXXVI Vaisampayana said, “Hearing those words of Bhima, Yudhishthira. the son of Kunti–tiger among men and slayer of all foes–began to sigh heavily, and reflect in... Read more

SECTION XXXIV Vaisampayana said, “Thus addressed by Bhimasena, the high-souled king Ajatasatru firmly devoted to truth, mustering his patience, after a few moments said these words,... Read more

“Thus, O monarch, one should regard virtue, wealth and pleasure one after another. One should not devote one self to virtue alone, nor regard wealth as the highest object of one’... Read more

SECTION XXXIII ‘Vaisampayana said, “Hearing these words of Yajnaseni, Bhimasena, sighing in wrath, approached the king and addressed him, saying, ‘Walk, O monarch, in the c... Read more

SECTION XXXII “Draupadi said, ‘I do not ever disregard or slander religion, O son of Pritha! Why should I disregard God, the lord of all creatures? Afflicted with woe, know me, O... Read more

SECTION XXXI “Yudhishthira said, ‘Thy speech, O Yajnaseni, is delightful, smooth and full of excellent phrases. We have listened to it (carefully). Thou speakest, however, the la... Read more

SECTION XXX “Draupadi said, ‘I bow down unto Dhatri and Vidhatri who have thus clouded thy sense! Regarding the burden (thou art to bear) thou thinkest differently from the ways... Read more