SECTION XXXIX Vaisampayana said, “After all those illustrious ascetics had gone away, that wielder of the Pinaka and cleanser of all sins–the illustrious Hara–assuming the... Read more
COMMENTARY: The liberated sage always remains as a witness of the activities of the senses as he identifies himself with the Self. Brahmanyaadhaaya karmaani sangam tyaktwaa karoti yah; Lipya... Read more
SECTION XXXVIII (Kairata Parva) Janemejaya said, “O illustrious one, I desire to hear in detail the history of the acquisition of weapons by Arjuna of spotless deeds. O tell me how tha... Read more
Summary of Fifth Discourse In spite of Sri Krishna’s clear instructions, Arjuna still seems to be bewildered. He wants to know conclusively which is superior, the path of action or the path... Read more
Vaisampayana continued, “Having said this, the exalted Yudhishthira the just, imparted that science unto Arjuna. And the elder brother having communicated with due rites the knowledge... Read more
SECTION I (Pandava-Pravesa Parva) OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word Jaya be uttered. Janamejaya s... Read more
SECTION XXXVI Vaisampayana said, “Hearing those words of Bhima, Yudhishthira. the son of Kunti–tiger among men and slayer of all foes–began to sigh heavily, and reflect in... Read more
SECTION XXXIV Vaisampayana said, “Thus addressed by Bhimasena, the high-souled king Ajatasatru firmly devoted to truth, mustering his patience, after a few moments said these words,... Read more
“Thus, O monarch, one should regard virtue, wealth and pleasure one after another. One should not devote one self to virtue alone, nor regard wealth as the highest object of one’... Read more
That he hath been born for slaying me hath been heard by me and is widely known also in the world. For thy sake, O Duryodhana, that terrible season of destruction is almost come. Do without... Read more
