SECTION XI “Yudhishthira said, ‘Tell me, O grandsire, in what kind of man or woman, O chief of the Bharatas, does the goddess of prosperity always reside?’ “Bhishma s... Read more

Thou transcendest Surya in glory. Thou art beyond the ken of the senses and the understanding. O Lord of all creatures, I place myself in thy hands. In the Puranas thou hast been spoken as P... Read more

“Vasudeva said, ‘That tiger among men, Bhishma, who is now lying on a bed of arrows, and who is now like unto a fire that is about to go out, is thinking of me. Hence my mind als... Read more

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