पाण्डवों का द्वैतवन में प्रवेश

Vaishampayana said : The high-minded Pandavas while residing in the forest of Dvaita that great forest was filled with Brahmanas.

Resounding always and all over with the recitations of the Veda, the lake of the forest became as holy as the region of Brahma.

The sounds of Yajus, Riks, Saman and other words uttered by the Brahmanas, were exceedingly charming.

The Vedic recitations of the high-minded Brahmanas, mingling with twang of the bows of the sons of Pritha brought about a delightful union of the Brahmana and Kshatriya customs.

Thereupon one evening (the Rishi) Baka of the Dalvya family addressed the son of Kunti, the pious king Yudhishthira seated in the midst of the Rishis.

“Behold, O Partha, O Kuru chief, in this forest Dvaita the hour of the ascetic Brahmanas for performing Homa when the (sacred) fires have all been enkindled.

Being protected by you, they of firm vows, are observing their religious rites in this sacred (forest). Bhrigu and Angiras together with Vasishtha and Kashyapa, the renowned sons of Agastya, the offspring of Atri, all of excellent vows, in face, all the leading Brahmanas of the world are united with you.

O son of Pritha, O son of Kunti, O descendant of Kuru, hear along with your brothers what I speak to you.

Brahima-energy combined with Kshatriyaenergy, Brahma-prowess united with Kshatriya-prowess, when rendered strong, might consume the enemies as fire united with the wind consumes the forest.

O my son, O king, one should never be without a Brahmana, if he wished to conquer this world and the next for long. Having got a Brahmana, well-versed in religion and worldly affairs and cleansed of passion and folly a king destroys his enemies.

Having governed his subjects, the King Bali performed those duties that lead to salvation and did not know of any other means in this world than the Brahmanas.

It was for this, that all the desires of the Asura (Bali) Virochana's son, were satisfied and his wealth was even inexhaustible. Having obtained (the entire) carth through the instrumentality of the Brahmanas, he met with destruction when he began to oppress (people).

The earth with her wealth, never worships him for long, as her lord, who is without a Brahmana. The earth however surrounded by the sea worships him who is governed by a Brahmana and is instructed by him regarding his duties.

Like an elephant without a driver in battle, the strength of a Kshatriya, without a Brahmana, decreases.

Incomparable is the sight of a Brahmana and the might of a Kshatriyas; when they proceed in unision the whole world is delighted.

As fire rendered stronger by the win destroys straw and woo, so kings united with Brahmanas destroy (all their) enemies.

An intelligent man, for acquiring what he has not got and for multiplying what he has got, should take the advice of the Brahmanas.

Therefore for obtaining what you have not got and multiplying what you have got and for spending that on proper objects and persons, do keep with you a Brahmana of fame, wise, experienced and well-versed in the knowledge of the Vedas.

O Yudhishthira, you have always highly respected the Brahmanas, it is for this that your reputation shines brilliantly in the three worlds.

Vaishampayana said : Then all the Brahinanas, who were with Yudhishthira, adored Baka of Dalvya family; and hearing him eulogize Yudhishthira they were greatly delighted.

Dvaipayana, Narada, Jamadagni, Pithushrava, Indradyumna, Bhalaki, Kritachetas, Sahasrapat, Karnasravas, Munja, Lavanashva, Kashyapa, Harita, Sthulakarna, Agnivishya, Saunaka, Kritavak, Suvak, Vrihadashya, Vibhavasu, Urdharetas, Vrishamitra, Suhotra, Hotravahana, all these and many other Brahmanas of firm vows worshipped Yudhishthira like celestials sages worshipping Purandara in the celestials region.