SECTION –CLXXV
(Tirtha-yatra Parva Continued)
Janamejaya said, "When that prime among
heroes, having been accomplished in arms, had returned from the abode of the
slayer of Vritra, what did Pritha's sons do in company with the warlike
Dhananjaya?"
Vaisampayana said, "In company with that
hero equal unto Indra, Arjuna--that foremost of men, sported in the pleasure-gardens
of the lord of treasures (situated) in those woods on that romantic and
excellent mountain. And surveying those peerless and various pleasure-grounds
filled with diverse trees, that chief of men, Kiriti, ever intent upon arms,
ranged at large, bow in hand. And having through the grace of king Vaisravana
obtained a residence, those sons of a sovereign cared not for the prosperity of
men. And, O king, that period of their (lives) passed peacefully. And having
Partha in their company, they spent four years there even like a single night.
And as the Pandavas lived in the wood, (these four years) and the former six,
numbering ten, passed smoothly with them.
"Then having seated themselves before the
king, the vehement son of the Wind-god, with Jishnu and the heroic twins, like
unto the lord of the celestials, earnestly addressed the king in these
beneficial and pleasant words. 'It is only to render thy promise effectual and
to advance thy interests, that, O king of the Kurus, forsaking the forest, we
do not go to slay Suyodhana together with all his followers. Although deserving
of happiness, yet have we been deprived of happiness. And this is the eleventh
year that (in this state) we have been living (in the forest). And hereafter,
deluding that one of evil mind and character, shall we easily live out the
period of non-discovery. And at thy mandate, O monarch, free from apprehension,
we have been ranging the woods, having relinquished our honour. Having been
tempted by our residence in the vicinity, they (our enemies) will not believe
that we have removed to a distant realm. And after having lived there
undiscovered for a year, and having wreaked our revenge on that wicked wight,
Suyodhana, with his followers, we shall easily root out that meanest of men,
slaying him and regaining our kingdom. Therefore, O Dharmaraja, do thou descend
unto the earth. For, O king, if we dwell in this region like unto heaven
itself, we shall forget our sorrows. In that case, O Bharata, thy fame like,
unto a fragrant flower shall vanish from the mobile and the immobile worlds. By
gaining that kingdom of the Kuru chiefs, thou wilt be able to attain (great
glory), and to perform various sacrifices. This that thou art receiving from
Kuvera, thou wilt, O foremost of men, be able to attain any time. Now, O
Bharata, turn thy mind towards the punishment and destruction of foes that
committed wrongs. O king, the wielder of the thunderbolt himself is incapable
of standing thy prowess. And intent upon thy welfare, he, having Suparna for
his mark (Krishna), and also the grandson of Sini (Satyaki) never experience
pain, even when engaged in encounter with the gods, O Dharmaraja. And Arjuna is
peerless in strength, and so am I too, O best of kings. And as Krishna together
with the Yadavas is intent upon thy welfare, so am I also, O foremost of
monarchs, and the heroic twins accomplished in war. And encountering the enemy,
we, having for our main object the attainment by thee of wealth and prosperity,
will destroy them.'"
Vaisampayana continued, "Then having learnt
that intention of theirs, the magnanimous and excellent son of Dharma, versed
in religion and profit, and of immeasurable prowess, went round Vaisravana's
abode. And Yudhishthira the just, after bidding adieu unto the palaces, the
rivers, the lakes, and all the Rakshasas, looked towards the way by which (he)
had come (there). And then looking at the mountain also, the high-souled and
pure-minded one besought that best of mountains, saying, 'O foremost of mountains,
may I together with my friends, after having finished my task, and slain my
foes, and regained my kingdom, see thee again, carrying on austerities with
subdued soul.' And this also he determined on. And in company with his younger
brothers and the Brahmanas, the lord of the Kurus proceeded even along that
very road. And Ghatotkacha with his followers began to carry them over the
mountain cascades. And as they started, the great sage Lomasa, advising them
even as a father doth his son, with a cheerful heart, went unto the sacred
abode of the dwellers of heaven. Then advised also by Arshtishena, those first
of men, the Parthas, went alone beholding romantic tirthas and hermitages, and
other mighty lakes."
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