SECTION CLVIII
(Hidimva-vadha Parva continued)
"Vaisampayana said, 'Those mighty
car-warriors, the heroic Pandavas, then went, O king, from forest to forest
killing deer and many animals (for their food). And in the course of their
wanderings they saw the countries of the Matsyas, the Trigartas, the Panchalas
and then of the Kichakas, and also many beautiful woods and lakes therein. And
they all had matted locks on their heads and were attired in barks of trees and
the skins of animals. Indeed, with Kunti in their company those illustrious
heroes were attired in the garbs of ascetics. And those mighty car-warriors
sometimes proceeded in haste, carrying their mother on their backs; and
sometimes they proceeded in disguise, and sometimes again with great celerity.
And they used to study the Rik and the other Vedas and also all the Vedangas as
well as the sciences of morals and politics. And the Pandavas, conversant with
the science of morals, met, in course of their wanderings their grandfather
(Vyasa). And saluting the illustrious Krishna-Dwaipayana, those chastisers of
enemies, with their mother, stood before him with joined hands.'
"Vyasa then said, 'Ye bulls of Bharata's
race, I knew beforehand of this affliction of yours consisting in your
deceitful exile by the son of Dhritarashtra. Knowing this, I have come to you,
desirous of doing you some great good. Do not grieve for what hath befallen
you. Know that all this is for your happiness. Undoubtedly, the sons of Dhritarashtra
and you are all equal in my eye. But men are always partial to those who are in
misfortune or of tender years. It is therefore, that my affection for you is
greater now. And in consequence of that affection, I desire to do you good.
Listen to me! Not far off before you is a delightful town where no danger can
overtake you. Live ye there in disguise, waiting for my return.'
'Vaisampayana continued, 'Vyasa, the son of
Satyavati, thus comforting the Pandavas, led them into the town of Ekachakra.
And the master also comforted Kunti, saying, 'Live, O daughter! This son of
thine, Yudhishthira, ever devoted to truth, this illustrious bull among men,
having by his justice conquered the whole world, will rule over all the other
monarchs of the earth. There is little doubt that, having by means of Bhima's
and Arjuna's prowess conquered the whole earth with her belt of seas, he will
enjoy the sovereignty thereof. Thy sons as well as those of Madri--mighty
car-warriors all--will cheerfully sport as pleaseth them in their dominions.
These tigers among men will also perform various sacrifices, such as the
Rajasuya and the horse-sacrifice, in which the presents unto the Brahmanas are
very large. And these thy sons will rule their ancestral kingdom, maintaining
their friends and relatives in luxury and affluence and happiness.'
"Vaisampayana continued, 'With these words
Vyasa introduced them into the dwelling of a Brahmana. And the island-born
Rishi, addressing the eldest of the Pandavas, said, 'Wait here for me! I will
come back to you! By adapting yourselves to the country and the occasion you
will succeed in becoming very happy.'
"Then, O king, the Pandavas with joined
hands said unto the Rishi, 'So be it.' And the illustrious master, the Rishi
Vyasa, then went away to the region whence he had come.'"
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