‘So also the attribute of mada (the opposite of dama or self-restraint) hath faults which have all been indicated (in the scriptures). These faults should be avoided. I have spoken (to... Read more
SECTION CLXLVIII Vaisampayana said, “The sons of Pandu and those Rishis then asked Markandeya, ‘Is there anybody that is blessed with longer life than thou?’ And Markandeya... Read more
SECTION XLIII “Dhritarashtra said, ‘What is the object of asceticism (mauna)? Of the two kinds of mauna (viz., the restraining of speech and meditation), which is approved by the... Read more
SECTION CLXLVII Vaisampayana said, “And the son of Pandu once more addressed Markandeya, saying, ‘Tell us again of the great good fortune of kings.’ And Markandeya said,... Read more
“Dhritarashtra said, ‘Who is it that urgeth that Unborn and Ancient One? If, again, it is He that is all this Universe in consequence of His having entered everything (without de... Read more
SECTION CLXLV Vaisampayana said, “The son of Pandu again addressed the Rishi and said, ‘Speak thou unto us of the high fortune of royal Kshatriyas!’ And Markandeya said,... Read more
SECTION XLI (Sanat-sujata Parva) “Dhritarashtra said, ‘If there is anything still left unsaid by thee, O Vidura, say it then, as I am ready to listen to thee. The discourse is, i... Read more
“Indra then said, ‘O thou of great good fortune, tell me again, what the joys are of those persons that lead deathless lives,–joys that are adored by gods and Rishis!... Read more
“Markandeya continued, ‘At these words of Vamadeva, O king, that arrow of fierce energy, shot by the monarch, slew the prince in the inner apartments, and hearing this, Dala said... Read more
This deer is incapable of being caught by thee. If indeed Vami horses had been yoked to thy car, then couldst thou have taken it.’ Thereupon the king addressed his charioteer, saying,... Read more
