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"Vaisampayana said, 'Having heard these words of his son Vasudeva, that descendant of Sura, of righteous soul, casting off his
grief, made excellent obsequial offerings (unto Abhimanyu). Vasudeva also performed those rites for the ascension (to Heaven)
of his high-souled nephew, that hero who was ever the darling of his sire (Vasudeva). He duly fed six millions of Brahmanas,
endued with great energy, with edibles possessed of every recommendation. Presenting many clothes unto them, Krishna
gratified the thirst for wealth of those Brahmanas. Wonderful were the heaps of gold, the number of kine and of beds and
clothes, that were then given away. The Brahmanas loudly declared--'Let (Krishna's wealth) increase.' Then Vasudeva of
Dasarha's race, and Valadeva, and Satyaki, and Satyaka, each performed the obsequial rites of Abhimanyu. Exceedingly
afflicted with grief, they failed to attain comfort. The same was the case with the sons of Pandu in the city called after the
elephant. Deprived of Abhimanyu, they failed to obtain peace of mind. The daughter of Virata, O monarch, for many days,
totally abstained from all food, exceedingly afflicted by grief on account of the death of her husband. At this all her relatives
became plunged into excess of grief. They all feared that the embryo in her womb might be destroyed. Then Vyasa,
ascertaining the state of things by his spiritual vision, came there. The highly intelligent Rishi, endued with great energy,
arrived (at the palace), addressed Pritha of large eyes, as also Uttara herself, saying,--'Let this grief be abandoned. O famous
lady, a son endued with mighty energy will be born to thee, through the puissance of Vasudeva and at my word. That son will
rule the Earth after the Pandavas (have departed from it).' Beholding Dhananjaya, he said unto him, in the hearing of king
Yudhishthira the just, and gladdening him with his words, 'O Bharata.--'The grandson, O highly blessed one, will become a
high-souled prince. He will righteously rule the whole Earth to the verge of the sea. Therefore, O foremost one of Kuru's race,
cast off this grief, O mower of foes. Do not doubt this. This will truly happen. That which was uttered by the Vrishni hero on a
former occasion, will, without doubt, happen. Do not think otherwise. As regards Abhimanyu, he has gone to the regions of the
deities, conquered by him with his own acts. That hero should not be grieved for by thee or, indeed, by the other Kurus.' Thus
addressed by his grandsire, Dhananjaya of righteous soul, O king, cast off his grief and even became cheerful. Thy sire, O
prince, that art conversant with all duties, began to grow in that womb, O thou of great intelligence, like the Moon in the
lighted fortnight. Then Vyasa urged the royal son of Dharma for performing the horse-sacrifice. Having said so, he made
himself invisible there and then. The intelligent king Yudhishthira the just, hearing the words of Vyasa, set his mind on the
journey for bringing wealth (for the sacrifice).'"

SECTION LXIII

"Janamejaya said, 'Having heard these words, O regenerate one, that were spoken by the high-souled Vyasa in respect of the
horse-sacrifice, what steps were taken by Yudhishthira? Do thou tell me, O foremost of regenerate ones, how the king
succeeded in obtaining the wealth which Marutta had buried in the Earth.'

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having heard the words of the Island-born ascetic, king Yudhishthira the just, summoned all his brothers,
viz., Arjuna and Bhimasena and the twin sons of Madri, in proper time and then said unto them (the following words),--'Ye
heroes, you have heard the words which the highly intelligent and high-souled Krishna has said from his friendship for and the
desire of doing good to the Kurus![178] Verily, you have heard those words that have been uttered by that ascetic of abundant
penances, that great sage desirous of bestowing prosperity on his friends, that preceptor of righteous behaviour, viz., Vyasa of
wonderful feats. You have heard what Bhishma also said, and what Govinda too of great intelligence has uttered.
Remembering those words, ye gong of Pandu, I desire to obey them duly. By obeying those words of theirs great blessedness
will attach to all of you. Those words spoken by those utterers of Brahma are certain (if obeyed) to bring in their train
considerable benefit. Ye perpetuators of Kuru's race, the Earth has become divested of her wealth. Ye kings, Vyasa, therefore,
informed us of the wealth (that lies buried in the Earth) of Marutta. If you think that wealth abundant or sufficient, how shall
we bring it (to our capital)? What, O Bhima, dost thou think as regards this? When the king, O perpetuator of Kuru's race, said
these words, Bhimasena, joining his hands, said these words in reply,--'The words thou hast said, O thou of mighty-arms, on
the subject of bringing the wealth indicated by Vyasa, are approved by me. If, O puissant one, we succeed in getting the wealth
kept there by the son of Avikshita, then this sacrifice, O king, purposed by us will be easily accomplished. Even this is what I
think. We shall, therefore, bowing our heads unto the high-souled Girisa, and offering due worship unto that deity, bring that
wealth. Blessed be thou. Gratifying that god of gods, as also his companions and followers, in words, thought, and deed, we
shall, without doubt, obtain that wealth. Those Kinnaras of fierce mien who are protecting that treasure will certainly yield to
us if the great deity having the bull for his sign become gratified with us!'--Hearing these words uttered by Bhima, O Bharata,
king Yudhishthira the son of Dharma became highly pleased. The others, headed by Arjuna, at the same time, said, 'So be it.'
The Pandavas then, having resolved to bring that wealth, ordered their forces to march under the constellation Dhruba and on
the day called by the same name.[179] Causing the Brahmanas to utter benedictions on them, and having duly worshipped the
great god Maheswara, the sons of Pandu get out (on their enterprise). Gratifying that high-souled deity with Modakas and
frumenty and with cakes made of meat, the sons of Pandu set out with cheerful hearts. While they thus set out, the citizen, and
many foremost of Brahmanas, with cheerful hearts, uttered auspicious blessings (on their heads). The Pandavas,
circumambulating many Brahmanas that daily worshipped their fires, and bending their heads unto them, proceeded on their
journey. Taking the permission of king Dhritarashtra who was afflicted with grief on account of the death of his sons, his queen
(Gandhari), and Pritha also of large eyes, and keeping the Kaurava prince Yuyutsu, the son of Dhritarashtra, in the capital, they
set out, worshipped by the citizens and by many Brahmanas possessed of great wisdom.'"

SECTION LXIV

"Vaisampayana said, 'They then set out, with cheerful hearts, and accompanied by men and animals all of whom and which
were equally cheerful. They filled the whole Earth with the loud clatter of their wheels. Their praises hymned by eulogists and
Sutas and Magadhas and bards, and supported by their own army, they looked like so many Adityas adorned with their own
rays. With the white umbrella held over his head, king Yudhishthira shone with beauty like the lord of the stars on the night
when he is at full. That foremost of men, the eldest son of Pandu, accepted, with due forms, the blessings and cheers of his
gladdened subjects as he proceeded on his way. As regards the soldiers that followed the king, their confused murmurs seemed
to fill the entire welkin. That host crossed many lakes and rivers and forests and pleasure gardens. They at last came upon the
mountains. Arrived at that region where that wealth was buried, O king, the royal Yudhishthira fixed his camp with all his
brothers and troops. The region selected for the purpose, O chief of Bharata's race, was perfectly level and auspicious There the
king pitched his camp, placing in his van such Brahmanas as were endued with penances and learning and self-restraint, as also
his priest Agnivesya, O thou of Kuru's race, who was well-conversant with the Vedas and all their branches.[180] Then the
royal sons of Pandu, and the other kings (who accompanied that expedition), and the Brahmanas and priests well-skilled in
sacrificial rites, having duly performed same propitiatory ceremonies, spread themselves all over that spot. Having duly placed
the king and his ministers in the middle, the Brahmanas caused the camp to be pitched by laying out six roads and nine
divisions.[181] King Yudhishthira caused a separate encampment to be duly made for the infuriate elephants that accompanied
his force. When everything was complete, he addressed the Brahmanas, saying, 'Ye foremost of Brahmanas, let that be done
which you think should be done in view of the matter at hand. Indeed, let an auspicious day and constellation be fixed for it.
Let not a long time pass away over our heads as we wait in suspense here. Ye foremost of learned Brahmanas, having formed
this resolution, let that be done which should be done after this.' Hearing these words of the king, the Brahmanas with those
amongst them that were well-skilled in the performance of religious rites, became filled with gladness and desirous of doing
what was agreeable to king Yudhishthira the just, said these words in reply, 'This very day is, an auspicious one with an
auspicious constellation. We shall, therefore, strive to accomplish those high rites we propose. We shall today, O king, live
upon water alone. Do you all fast also today' Hearing those words of those foremost Brahmanas, the royal sons of Pandu
passed that night, abstaining from all food, and lying confidently on beds of Kusa grass, like blazing fires in a sacrifice. And
the night wore away as they listened to the discourses of the learned Brahmanas (on diverse subjects). When the cloudless
morning came, those foremost of Brahmanas addressed the royal son of Dharma (saying as follows).'

SECTION LXV

"'The Brahmanas said, 'Let offerings be made unto the high-souled Mahadeva of three eyes. Having duly dedicated those
offerings, O king, we shall then strive to gain our object.' Hearing these words of those Brahmanas, Yudhishthira caused
offerings to be duly made unto that deity who loved to lie down on mountain-breasts. Gratifying the (sacrificial) fire with
(libations of) sanctified butter according to the ordinance, the priest (Dhaumya) cooked Charu with the aid of Mantras and
performed the necessary rites. He took up many flowers and sanctified them with Mantras, O king. With Modakas and
frumenty and meat, he made offerings to the deity. With diverse kinds of flowers and with fried paddy, of very superior kind,
Dhaumya, well-versed in the Vedas, performed the remaining rites. He next presented offerings according to the ordinance

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having heard these words of his son Vasudeva, that descendant of Sura, of righteous soul, casting off his

grief, made excellent obsequial offerings (unto Abhimanyu). Vasudeva also performed those rites for the ascension (to Heaven)

of his high-souled nephew, that hero who was ever the darling of his sire (Vasudeva). He duly fed six millions of Brahmanas,

endued with great energy, with edibles possessed of every recommendation. Presenting many clothes unto them, Krishna

gratified the thirst for wealth of those Brahmanas. Wonderful were the heaps of gold, the number of kine and of beds and

clothes, that were then given away. The Brahmanas loudly declared--'Let (Krishna's wealth) increase.' Then Vasudeva of

Dasarha's race, and Valadeva, and Satyaki, and Satyaka, each performed the obsequial rites of Abhimanyu. Exceedingly

afflicted with grief, they failed to attain comfort. The same was the case with the sons of Pandu in the city called after the

elephant. Deprived of Abhimanyu, they failed to obtain peace of mind. The daughter of Virata, O monarch, for many days,

totally abstained from all food, exceedingly afflicted by grief on account of the death of her husband. At this all her relatives

became plunged into excess of grief. They all feared that the embryo in her womb might be destroyed. Then Vyasa,

ascertaining the state of things by his spiritual vision, came there. The highly intelligent Rishi, endued with great energy,

arrived (at the palace), addressed Pritha of large eyes, as also Uttara herself, saying,--'Let this grief be abandoned. O famous

lady, a son endued with mighty energy will be born to thee, through the puissance of Vasudeva and at my word. That son will

rule the Earth after the Pandavas (have departed from it).' Beholding Dhananjaya, he said unto him, in the hearing of king

Yudhishthira the just, and gladdening him with his words, 'O Bharata.--'The grandson, O highly blessed one, will become a

high-souled prince. He will righteously rule the whole Earth to the verge of the sea. Therefore, O foremost one of Kuru's race,

cast off this grief, O mower of foes. Do not doubt this. This will truly happen. That which was uttered by the Vrishni hero on a

former occasion, will, without doubt, happen. Do not think otherwise. As regards Abhimanyu, he has gone to the regions of the

deities, conquered by him with his own acts. That hero should not be grieved for by thee or, indeed, by the other Kurus.' Thus

addressed by his grandsire, Dhananjaya of righteous soul, O king, cast off his grief and even became cheerful. Thy sire, O

prince, that art conversant with all duties, began to grow in that womb, O thou of great intelligence, like the Moon in the

lighted fortnight. Then Vyasa urged the royal son of Dharma for performing the horse-sacrifice. Having said so, he made

himself invisible there and then. The intelligent king Yudhishthira the just, hearing the words of Vyasa, set his mind on the

journey for bringing wealth (for the sacrifice).'"

SECTION LXIII

"Janamejaya said, 'Having heard these words, O regenerate one, that were spoken by the high-souled Vyasa in respect of the

horse-sacrifice, what steps were taken by Yudhishthira? Do thou tell me, O foremost of regenerate ones, how the king

succeeded in obtaining the wealth which Marutta had buried in the Earth.'

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having heard the words of the Island-born ascetic, king Yudhishthira the just, summoned all his brothers,

viz., Arjuna and Bhimasena and the twin sons of Madri, in proper time and then said unto them (the following words),--'Ye

heroes, you have heard the words which the highly intelligent and high-souled Krishna has said from his friendship for and the

desire of doing good to the Kurus![178] Verily, you have heard those words that have been uttered by that ascetic of abundant

penances, that great sage desirous of bestowing prosperity on his friends, that preceptor of righteous behaviour, viz., Vyasa of

wonderful feats. You have heard what Bhishma also said, and what Govinda too of great intelligence has uttered.

Remembering those words, ye gong of Pandu, I desire to obey them duly. By obeying those words of theirs great blessedness

will attach to all of you. Those words spoken by those utterers of Brahma are certain (if obeyed) to bring in their train

considerable benefit. Ye perpetuators of Kuru's race, the Earth has become divested of her wealth. Ye kings, Vyasa, therefore,

informed us of the wealth (that lies buried in the Earth) of Marutta. If you think that wealth abundant or sufficient, how shall

we bring it (to our capital)? What, O Bhima, dost thou think as regards this? When the king, O perpetuator of Kuru's race, said

these words, Bhimasena, joining his hands, said these words in reply,--'The words thou hast said, O thou of mighty-arms, on

the subject of bringing the wealth indicated by Vyasa, are approved by me. If, O puissant one, we succeed in getting the wealth

kept there by the son of Avikshita, then this sacrifice, O king, purposed by us will be easily accomplished. Even this is what I

think. We shall, therefore, bowing our heads unto the high-souled Girisa, and offering due worship unto that deity, bring that

wealth. Blessed be thou. Gratifying that god of gods, as also his companions and followers, in words, thought, and deed, we

shall, without doubt, obtain that wealth. Those Kinnaras of fierce mien who are protecting that treasure will certainly yield to

us if the great deity having the bull for his sign become gratified with us!'--Hearing these words uttered by Bhima, O Bharata,

king Yudhishthira the son of Dharma became highly pleased. The others, headed by Arjuna, at the same time, said, 'So be it.'

The Pandavas then, having resolved to bring that wealth, ordered their forces to march under the constellation Dhruba and on

the day called by the same name.[179] Causing the Brahmanas to utter benedictions on them, and having duly worshipped the

great god Maheswara, the sons of Pandu get out (on their enterprise). Gratifying that high-souled deity with Modakas and

frumenty and with cakes made of meat, the sons of Pandu set out with cheerful hearts. While they thus set out, the citizen, and

many foremost of Brahmanas, with cheerful hearts, uttered auspicious blessings (on their heads). The Pandavas,

circumambulating many Brahmanas that daily worshipped their fires, and bending their heads unto them, proceeded on their

journey. Taking the permission of king Dhritarashtra who was afflicted with grief on account of the death of his sons, his queen

(Gandhari), and Pritha also of large eyes, and keeping the Kaurava prince Yuyutsu, the son of Dhritarashtra, in the capital, they

set out, worshipped by the citizens and by many Brahmanas possessed of great wisdom.'"

SECTION LXIV

"Vaisampayana said, 'They then set out, with cheerful hearts, and accompanied by men and animals all of whom and which

were equally cheerful. They filled the whole Earth with the loud clatter of their wheels. Their praises hymned by eulogists and

Sutas and Magadhas and bards, and supported by their own army, they looked like so many Adityas adorned with their own

rays. With the white umbrella held over his head, king Yudhishthira shone with beauty like the lord of the stars on the night

when he is at full. That foremost of men, the eldest son of Pandu, accepted, with due forms, the blessings and cheers of his

gladdened subjects as he proceeded on his way. As regards the soldiers that followed the king, their confused murmurs seemed

to fill the entire welkin. That host crossed many lakes and rivers and forests and pleasure gardens. They at last came upon the

mountains. Arrived at that region where that wealth was buried, O king, the royal Yudhishthira fixed his camp with all his

brothers and troops. The region selected for the purpose, O chief of Bharata's race, was perfectly level and auspicious There the

king pitched his camp, placing in his van such Brahmanas as were endued with penances and learning and self-restraint, as also

his priest Agnivesya, O thou of Kuru's race, who was well-conversant with the Vedas and all their branches.[180] Then the

royal sons of Pandu, and the other kings (who accompanied that expedition), and the Brahmanas and priests well-skilled in

sacrificial rites, having duly performed same propitiatory ceremonies, spread themselves all over that spot. Having duly placed

the king and his ministers in the middle, the Brahmanas caused the camp to be pitched by laying out six roads and nine

divisions.[181] King Yudhishthira caused a separate encampment to be duly made for the infuriate elephants that accompanied

his force. When everything was complete, he addressed the Brahmanas, saying, 'Ye foremost of Brahmanas, let that be done

which you think should be done in view of the matter at hand. Indeed, let an auspicious day and constellation be fixed for it.

Let not a long time pass away over our heads as we wait in suspense here. Ye foremost of learned Brahmanas, having formed

this resolution, let that be done which should be done after this.' Hearing these words of the king, the Brahmanas with those

amongst them that were well-skilled in the performance of religious rites, became filled with gladness and desirous of doing

what was agreeable to king Yudhishthira the just, said these words in reply, 'This very day is, an auspicious one with an

auspicious constellation. We shall, therefore, strive to accomplish those high rites we propose. We shall today, O king, live

upon water alone. Do you all fast also today' Hearing those words of those foremost Brahmanas, the royal sons of Pandu

passed that night, abstaining from all food, and lying confidently on beds of Kusa grass, like blazing fires in a sacrifice. And

the night wore away as they listened to the discourses of the learned Brahmanas (on diverse subjects). When the cloudless

morning came, those foremost of Brahmanas addressed the royal son of Dharma (saying as follows).'

SECTION LXV

"'The Brahmanas said, 'Let offerings be made unto the high-souled Mahadeva of three eyes. Having duly dedicated those

offerings, O king, we shall then strive to gain our object.' Hearing these words of those Brahmanas, Yudhishthira caused

offerings to be duly made unto that deity who loved to lie down on mountain-breasts. Gratifying the (sacrificial) fire with

(libations of) sanctified butter according to the ordinance, the priest (Dhaumya) cooked Charu with the aid of Mantras and

performed the necessary rites. He took up many flowers and sanctified them with Mantras, O king. With Modakas and

frumenty and meat, he made offerings to the deity. With diverse kinds of flowers and with fried paddy, of very superior kind,

Dhaumya, well-versed in the Vedas, performed the remaining rites. He next presented offerings according to the ordinance