भगवद्यान पर्व — कृष्ण के वचन

The blessed God said Desiring to know your intentions, I said this of affection and out of a desire to find fault with you, nor out of a desire to show my learning, not from anger, nor from a desire of saying something.

I know the greatness of your soul; and I know what strength you possess; and I know also your deeds; and I do not find fault with you.

What good you yourself consider possible to do to the Pandavas, I consider it possible for you to do a thousand times of that.

You along with your friend and wellwishers, are just what you ought to be, being born in such a family worshipped by all the kings.

O Vrikodara, those men, who enquire after the certainty of the consequence of virtue and vice in the next world in a spirit of doubt any matter regarding god or man, can never arrive at the right conclusion.

The same thing which is the cause of the attainment of the object of man is (sometimes) also the cause of his ruin. The effect of human acts therefore is doubtful.

The act recommended to be followed by wise men competent to foresee the evil effects of actions have consequences other than those foreseen, like the winds from heaven (the direction taken by which no one can predict).

The acts performed by a man well advised, well controlled and done in a way not injurious to any body has contrary effect by the dispensations of Providence.

Then, again, the dispensation of the gods, that are not the results of any particular actions, are neutralized by the actions of men; as for instance cold, heat and rain and hunger and thirst, O Bharata.

Over and above the actions that a man is destined to perform, he can do away with others as well at his will; which the Shastras testify.

Since, O son of Pandu, there is no other way for than action. A man should engage in acts with this knowledge; and the result will be brought about by both preordainment and action.

He who engages in action with this knowledge is not annoyed at failure; nor is he elated with success.

In this sense, O Bhimasena, did I speak; and I did not mean that in a battle with the enemy; success would be absolutely theirs.

I am speaking all this to you; as when a man's intellect is confused, he should not be wholly devoid of cheerfulness; nor yield wholly to sadness or dullness.

At the dawn of day, going near Dhritarashtra, O son of Pandu, shall I try to effect peace without a sacrifice of your interests.

If they consent to peace, then unending fame will be mine; while your desires will be fulfilled and advantage will accrue to them.

If however they stick to their resolve and not listen to my advice, in that case there will be a terrible war among the sons of Kuru.

In this battle, O 0 Bhimasena, the responsibility of guiding the car of war rests on you; while Arjuna will draw the car, on which will be seated other persons.

The war taking place, I shall drive Vibhatsu's car; for such is the desire of Dhananjaya and not because I myself am desirous of fight.

Therefore did I, fearful of the direction your inclination might follow from your words which were like those of an eunuch, rekindle your energy, O Vrikodara.