47. Valhika was the sire of Somadatta and the grandsire of Bhurisravas. Valhika, therefore, was the grand-father-in-law of the lady mentioned by Gandhari. 48. The puissance here referred to... Read more
The consequence of flying away from battle are loss of wealth, death, infamy, and reproach. Disagreeable and cutting speeches have to be heard by that man who flies away from battle, who los... Read more
SECTION XCIX “Bhishma said, ‘In this connection is cited the old story of the battle between Pratardana and the ruler of Mithila. The ruler of Mithila, viz., Janaka, after instal... Read more
16. The wards Kasyanchidapadi should be construed with what follows. 17. The cane yields when pressure is directed towards it. In the Santi Parva occurs the detailed conversation between the... Read more
SECTION XCVIII “Yudhishthira said, ‘Tell me, O grand-sire, what regions are earned by unreturning heroes by encountering death in battle.” “Bhishma, said, ‘In t... Read more
Alas, my father has made his exit from this world, coming in contact with an unsanctified fire! I suppose that Pritha, emaciated and reduced to a form in which all her nerves became visible,... Read more
SECTION XCVI “Bhishma said, ‘A king should never desire to subjugate the earth by unrighteous means, even if such subjugation would make him the sovereign of the whole earth. Wha... Read more
Then all the ladies of the Kaurava household, headed by Draupadi, worshipped their father-in-law according to the rites laid down in the scriptures, and took his leave. Gandhari and Kunti em... Read more
“Sauti said,–‘After king Janamejaya had said these words, Vyasa of great energy and intelligence showed his grace and brought Parikshit (from the other world). King Janamej... Read more
A king who is devoted to virtue, having acquired the sovereignty of the earth by prowess, should protect his subjects righteously and slaughter foes in battle. Everything belonging to this w... Read more
