SECTION LXXVII
(Dyuta Parva Continued)
Yudhishthira said,--'I bid farewell unto all the
Bharatas, unto my old grand-sire (Bhishma), king Somadatta, the great king
Vahlika, Drona, Kripa, all the other kings, Aswathaman, Vidura, Dhritarashtra,
all the sons of Dhritarashtra, Yayutsu, Sanjaya, and all the courtiers, I bid
fare well, all of ye and returning again I shall see you."
Vaisampayana continued,--"Overcome with
shame none of those that were present there, could tell Yudhishthira anything.
Within their hearts, however, they prayed for the welfare of that intelligent
prince.
Vidura then said,--The reverend Pritha is a
princess by birth. It behoveth her not to go into the woods. Delicate and old
and ever known to happiness the blessed one will live, respected by me, in my
abode. Known this, ye sons of Pandu. And let safety be always yours.'
Vaisampayana continued,--'The Pandavas thereupon
said,--O sinless one, let it be as thou sayest. Thou art our uncle, and,
therefore like as our father. We also are all obedient to thee. Thou art, O
learned one, our most respected superior. We should always obey what thou
choosest to command. And, O high-souled one, order thou whatever else there is
that remaineth to be done.
"Vidura replied,--'O Yudhishthira, O bull of
the Bharata race, know this to be my opinion, that one that is vanquished by
sinful means need not be pained by such defeat. Thou knowest every rule of
morality; Dhananjaya is ever victorious in battle; Bhimasena is the slayer of
foes; Nakula is the gatherer of wealth; Sahadeva hath administrative talents, Dhaumya
is the foremost of all conversant with the vedas; and the well-behaved Draupadi
is conversant with virtue and economy. Ye are attached to one another and feel
delight at one another's sight and enemies cannot separate you from one
another, and ye are contented. Therefore, who is there that will not envy ye? O
Bharata, this patient abstraction from the possession of the world will be of
great benefit to thee. No foe, even if he were equal to sakra himself, will be
able to stand it. Formerly thou wert instructed on the mountains of Himavat by
Meru Savarni; in the town of Varanavata by Krishna Dwaipayana; on the cliff of
Bhrigu by Rama; and on the banks of the Dhrishadwati by Sambhu himself. Thou
hast also listened to the instruction of the great Rishi Asita on the hills of
Anjana; and thou becamest a disciple of Bhrigu on the banks of the Kalmashi.
Narada and this thy priest Dhaumya will now become thy instructors. In the
matter of the next world, abandon not these excellent lessons thou hast
obtained from the Rishis. O son of Pandu. thou surpassest in intelligence even
Pururavas, the son of Ila; in strength, all other monarchs, and in virtue, even
the Rishis. Therefore, resolve thou earnestly to win victory, which belongeth
to Indra; to control thy wrath, which belongeth to Yama; to give in charity,
which belongeth to Kuvera; and to control all passions, which belongeth to
Varuna. And, O Bharata, obtain thou the power of gladdening from the moon, the
power of sustaining all from water; forbearance from the earth; energy from the
entire solar disc; strength from the winds, and affluence from the other
elements. Welfare and immunity from ailment be thine; I hope to see thee
return. And, O Yudhishthira, act properly and duly in all seasons,--in those of
distress--in those of difficulty,--indeed, in respect of everything, O son of
Kunti, with our leave go hence. O Bharata, blessing be thine. No one can say
that ye have done anything sinful before. We hope to see thee, therefore,
return in safety and crowned with success."
Vaisampayana continued,--"Thus addressed by
Vidura, Yudhishthira the son of Pandu, of prowess incapable of being baffled,
saying, 'So be it,' bowing low unto Bhishma and Drona, went away."
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