SECTION CXLV
(Jatugriha Parva Continued)
"Vaisampayana said, Then prince Duryodhana,
along with his brothers began to gradually win over the people to his side by
grants of wealth and honours. Meanwhile, some clever councillors, instructed by
Dhritarashtra, one day began to describe (in court) the town of Varanavata as a
charming place. And they said, The festival of Pasupati (Siva) hath commenced
in the town of Varanavata. The concourse of people is great and the procession
is the most delightful of all ever witnessed on earth. Decked with every ornament,
it charmed the hearts of all spectators.' Thus did those councillors,
instructed by Dhritarashtra, speak of Varanavata, and whilst they were so
speaking, the Pandavas, O king, felt the desire of going to that delightful
town. And when the king (Dhritarashtra) ascertained that the curiosity of the
Pandavas had been awakened, the son of Ambika addressed them, saying, 'These
men of mine often speak of Varanavata as the most delightful town in the world.
If therefore, ye children, ye desire to witness that festival, go to Varanavata
with your followers and friends and enjoy yourselves there like the celestials.
And give ye away pearls and gems unto the Brahmanas and the musicians (that may
be assembled there). And sporting there for some time as ye please like the
resplendent celestials and enjoying as much pleasure as ye like, return ye to
Hastinapura again.'
"Vaisampayana continued, 'Yudhishthira,
fully understanding the motives of Dhritarashtra and considering that he
himself was weak and friendless, replied unto the king, saying, 'So be it.'
Then addressing Bhishma, the son of Santanu, the wise Vidura, Drona, Valhika,
the Kaurava, Somadatta, Kripa, Aswatthaman, Bhurisravas, and the other
councillors, and Brahmanas and ascetics, and the priests and the citizens, and
the illustrious Gandhari, he said slowly and humbly, 'With our friends and
followers we go to the delightful and populous town of Varanavata at the
command of Dhritarashtra. Cheerfully give us your benedictions so that
acquiring prosperity, therewith we may not be touched by sin.' Thus addressed
by the eldest of Pandu's sons, the Kaurava chiefs all cheerfully pronounced
blessings on them, saying, 'Ye sons of Pandu, let all the elements bless you
along your way and let not the slightest evil befall you.'
"The Pandavas, having performed propitiatory
rites for obtaining (their share of) the kingdom, and finishing their
preparations, set out for Varanavata.'"
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