यानसन्धि पर्व — धृतराष्ट्रको पश्चात्ताप

Dhritarashtra said He, from whom we have never heard an untruthful word, he who has Dhananjaya to fight for him can possess himself the three worlds.

I do not see any one equal in battle to the one who has the Gandiva bow, who seated on a car could oppose him, though I think about it day and night.

There is no equal in battle of the wielder of the Gandiva bow shooting winged arrows, Nalikas (muskets) and arrows penetrating into the heart.

If the two heroes, these bulls among men, Drona and Karna, skillful in the use of weapons, the chief among those having strength and unconquerable in battle, oppose him?

There may be great doubts among other men, but (I am afraid) victory will not be mine. Karna is careless and compassionate and the preceptor is old in age and is beside the preceptor (of the Pandavas).

Partha of firm grasp on the bow however is able, mighty and has conquered fatigue; there will be terrible fight between them, but both sides will remain undefeated.

All of these are heroes knowing the use of weapons and all of them have gained great fame, they may forego even the lordship over all the gods but not victory (in this battle).

The two (Drona and Karna) or the son of Falguna being killed, there will certainly be peace; but there is none who can kill Arjuna, nor one who can conquer him.

How can his wrath that has arisen, against those foolish ones be pacified; there are others knowing the use of weapons, who conquer (others) and (sometimes) are conquered (by those).

But the rumour is that Falguna (when fighting) has but one result-victory; thirty three years ago (he) having invited the god of fire gratified him.

Having first vanquished the gods; no man ever heard of his defeat anywhere. He who has for his charioteer in battle Hrishikesha is equal to him in character.

He has victory certain 0 dear, as the victory of Indra. The two Krishna's on one car and the stringed Gandiva bow.

These there forces have come together, I hear; there is no similar bow, nor a warrior of that stamp, nor a charioteer of that character.

Those fools under the control of Duryodhana do not know this. The thunderbolt falling on the head ablaze leaves some remnants undestroyed, O Sanjaya.

But the shafts shot by Kritin leaves no remnant, O dear. I see now (in my mind) Dhananjaya shining forth by working havoc.

And by his shower of arrows separating heads from the bodies. (I see) also his strength in the shape of arrows blazing in all directions.

And coming out of the Gandiva bow and burning up the four elements of the army of my sons. (I see) also that struck with fear from the sound of Savyasachin's chariot.

My army consisting of numerous forces are flying away in all directions. As a great fire raging in all directions burns up withered grass urged by the wind, so will the great fire (in the shape of Arjuna's weapons) consume my army.

When Kiritin, incapable of being withstood, opposing them (iny men) in battle will shoot destructive showers of arrows upon them, it will be like the king of death directed by the all destroying Father.

When I shall see and hear innumerable kinds of evil omens in the camp of the Kurus and around them and before the battle, then will destruction come to the race of Bharata.