Thou art the Chief of the celestials, and thou art the cause whence the Universe has sprung. Thou art Almighty, thou art existence in every form, thou art without form, thou art Krishna, and... Read more

Then he of Dasaratha’s race, rising from his seat, took up the sanctified conch, poured the water it contained upon the head of that lord of earth, viz., Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti... Read more

SECTION X “Yudhisthira said, ‘I wish to know, O royal sage, whether any fault is incurred by one who from interested or disinterested friendship imparts instructions unto a perso... Read more

The people belonging to the city and the provinces, approaching the palace, uttered speeches that were agreeable to his ears, ‘By good luck, O foremost of kings, thou hast vanquished t... Read more

SECTION XXXVIII “Yudhishthira said, ‘O holy and great ascetic, I desire to hear in detail what the duties of kings are and what the duties, in full, of all the four orders. I des... Read more

Sojourn to holy places, and eating of sanctified butter–these also, without doubt speedily cleanse a man. No man would ever be called wise if he is indulged in pride. If he wishes to b... Read more

There is no doubt again that: one is cleansed by a Horse-sacrifice. Men that have been guilty of having slain a Brahmana and that have succeeded in taking the final bath at the completion of... Read more

There is no expiation for him and his sins know no diminution. Thou art born in noble race. Forced by the faults of others, thou hast most unwillingly done this, and having done this thou re... Read more

“Yudhishthira said, ‘I do not doubt the words that fall from thy lips, O thou of great ascetic merit! Everything appertaining to morality and duty is well known to thee, O foremo... Read more