“Yudhishthira said, ‘O eminently virtuous one, O mighty sage, of the bestowal of gifts and the observance of asceticism, which is of greater efficacy in the next world, and which... Read more
SECTION CCLVI Janamejaya said, ‘After having delivered Duryodhana, what did the mighty sons of Pandu do in that forest? It behoveth thee to tell me this.’ Vaisampayana said,... Read more
“Hearing these words of the messenger, that tiger among kings, the royal Yudhishthira, said, ‘By good luck it is that that enhancer of the glory of his ancestors, king Suyodhana... Read more
“Then, O king, there arose in the city of Hastinapura a clamour, and sounds of Oh! and Alas! and, O lord of men, some of the kings praised him (Karna), while others censured him, while... Read more
‘Having been thus addressed by Bhishma, Dhritarashtra’s son the king, laughed a good deal, and then suddenly sailed out with the son of Suvala. thereupon, knowing that he was gon... Read more
The soul of the slain Naraka hath assumed the form of Karna. Recollecting his former hostility he will encounter both Kesava and Arjuna. And that mighty warrior and foremost of smiters, prou... Read more
Vaisampayana continued, “Hearing these words of Sakuni, and seeing the brave Dussasana lying prostrate before him unmanned by fraternal love, the king raised Dussasana and, clasping hi... Read more
Vaisampayana continued, ‘While giving way to such reflections Duryodhana spoke unto Dussasana thus: ‘O Dussasana, listen to these words of mine, O thou of the Bharata race! Accep... Read more
SECTION CCXLVI “Duryodhana said, ‘O Radheya, thou knowest not what hath happened. Therefore, I do not resent thy words. Thou thinkest the hostile Gandharvas to have been vanquish... Read more
“Arjuna answered, saying, ‘O Chitrasena, if thou wishest to do what is agreeable to me, set Suyodhana free, at the command of king Yudhishthira the just, for he is our brother!... Read more
