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disregarded that advice and covered with many swift arrows the Kuru hero who resembled Sakra himself in the feats he
accomplished in battle. Then Partha, with a crescent-shaped arrow, cut off the head-gear of his foe. Of immeasurable soul, he
also caused that head-gear to be borne along a great distance like the head of Jayadratha (after he had cut it off in the battle of
Kurukshetra). Beholding this feat, all the Gandhara warriors became filled with wonder. That Arjuna voluntarily spared their
king was well understood by them. The prince of the Gandharas then began to fly away from the field, accompanied by all his
warriors who resembled a flock of frightened deer. The Gandharas, through fear, lost their senses and wandered over the field,
unable to escape. Arjuna, with his broad-headed shafts, cut off the heads of many. Many there were who lost their arms in
consequence of Arjuna's arrows, but so stupefied were they with fear that they were not aware of the loss of that limb. Verity,
the Gandhara army was exceedingly afflicted with those large shafts which Partha sped from Gandiva. That army, which then
consisted of frightened men and elephants and horses, which lost many warriors and animals, and which had been reduced to a
rabble and put to rout, began to wander and wheel about the field repeatedly. Among those foes who were thus being
slaughtered none could be seen standing in front of the Kuru hero famed for foremost of feats. No one could be seen who was
able to bear the prowess of Dhananjaya. Then the mother of the ruler of the Gandharas, filled with fear, and with all the aged
ministers of state, came out of her city, bearing an excellent Arghya for Arjuna. She forbade her brave son of steady heart from
fighting any longer, and gratified Jishnu who was never fatigued with toil. The puissant Vibhatsu worshipped her and became
inclined to show kindness towards the Gandharas. Comforting the son of Sakuni, he said, 'Thou hast not, O mighty-armed hero,
done what is agreeable to me by getting thy heart upon these measures of hostility. O slayer of heroes, thou art my brother, O
sinless one.[201] Recollecting my mother Gandhari, and for the sake of Dhritarashtra also, I have not taken thy life. It is for
this, O king, that thou livest still. Many of thy followers, however, have been slain by me. Let not such a thing happen again.
Let hostilities cease. Let not thy understanding again go astray. Thou shouldst go to the Horse-sacrifice of our king which
comes off on the day of full moon of the month of Chaitra.'

SECTION LXXXV

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having said these words, Partha set out, following the horse which wandered at its will. The sacrificial
steed then turned towards the road that led to the city called after the elephant. Yudhishthira heard from his intelligence-bearers
that the steed had turned back. And hearing also that Arjuna was hale and hearty, he became filled with joy.[202] Hearing also
the feats, accomplished by Vijaya in the country of the Gandharas as also in another realms, the king became exceedingly glad.
Meanwhile, king Yudhishthira the just, seeing that the twelfth day of the lighted fortnight in the month of Magha had come,
and noticing also that the constellation was favourable, summoned all his brothers, viz., Bhima and Nakula and Sahadeva.
Endued with great energy, the king, O thou of Kuru's race, that foremost of all persons conversant with duties, said these words
in proper time. Indeed, that foremost of all speakers, addressing Bhima, the first of all smiters, said;--'Thy younger brother
(Arjuna), O Bhimasena, is coming back with the horse. I have learnt this from those men who had followed Arjuna. The time
(for the sacrifice) is come. The sacrificial horse is near. The day of full moon of the month of Magha is at hand. The month is
about to expire, O Vrikodara. Let, therefore, learned Brahmanas conversant with the Vedas look for a sacrificial spot for the
successful accomplishment of the Horse-sacrifice.' Thus addressed, Bhima obeyed the royal behest. He became very glad upon
hearing that Arjuna of curly hair was about to come back. Then Bhima went out with a number of men well conversant with
the rules of laying out sacrificial grounds and constructing buildings. And he took with him many Brahmanas well-versed in all
the rites of sacrifices. Bhima selected a beautiful spot and caused it to be duly measured out for laying the sacrificial
compound. Numerous houses and mansions were constructed on it and high and broad roads also were laid out. Soon enough
the Kaurava hero caused that ground to teem with hundreds of excellent mansions. The surface was levelled and made smooth
with jewels and gems, and adorned with diverse structures made of gold. Columns were raised, ornamented with bright gold,
and high and wide triumphal arches also were constructed on that sacrificial compound. All these were made of pure gold. The
righteous-souled prince also caused apartments to be duly constructed for the accommodation of ladies and of the numerous
kings who, hailing from many realms, were expected to grace the sacrifice with their presence. The son of Kunti also caused
many mansions to be duly erected for Brahmanas who were expected to come from diverse realms. Then the mighty-armed
Bhimasena, at the command of the king, sent out messengers to the great kings of the Earth. Those best of kings, came to the
Horse-sacrifice of the Kuru monarch for doing what was agreeable to him. And they brought many gems with them and many
female slaves and horses and weapons. The sounds that arose from those high-souled kings who resided within those pavilions
touched the very heavens and resembled the noise made by the roaring ocean. King Yudhishthira, the delighter of the Kurus,
assigned unto the monarchs who thus came to his sacrifice diverse kinds of food and drink, and beds also of celestial beauty.
The chief of the Bharatas, viz., king Yudhishthira the just, assigned several stables well filled with different kinds of corn and
sugarcane and milk to the animals (that came with the guests). To that great sacrifice of king Yudhishthira the just who was
possessed of high intelligence, there also came a large number of Munis all of whom were utterers of Brahman. Indeed, O lord
of Earth, all the foremost ones among the regenerate class that were then alive, came to that sacrifice, accompanied by their
disciples. The Kuru king received them all. King Yudhishthira of mighty energy, casting off all pride, himself followed all his
guests to the pavilions that had been assigned for their residence. Then all the mechanics and engineers, having completed the
arrangements of the sacrifice informed king Yudhishthira of it. Hearing that everything was ready, king Yudhishthira the just,
full of alertness and attention, became highly glad along with his brothers all of whom honoured him duly.'

"Vaisampayana continued, 'When the great sacrifice of Yudhishthira commenced, many eloquent dialecticians started diverse
propositions and disputed thereon, desirous of vanquishing one another.[203] The (invited) kings beheld the excellent
preparations of that sacrifice, resembling those of the chief himself of the deities, made, O Bharata, by Bhimasena. They beheld
many triumphal arches made of gold, and many beds and seats and other articles of enjoyment and luxury, and crowds of men
collected at different sports. There were also many jars and vessels and cauldrons and jugs and lids and covers. The invited
kings saw nothing there that was not made of gold. Many sacrificial stakes also were set up, made, according to the directions
of the scriptures of wood, and adorned with gold. Endued with great effulgence, these were duly planted and dedicated (with
scriptural Mantras). The king saw all animals, again, which belong to land and all those which belong to water, collected there
on the occasion. And they also beheld many kine and many buffaloes and many old women, and many aquatic animals, many
beasts of prey and many species of birds, and many specimens of viviparous and oviparous creatures, and many that are filth-
born, and many belonging to the vegetable kingdom, and many animals and plants that live or grow on mountains. Beholding
the sacrificial compound thus adorned with animals and kine and corn, the invited kings became filled with wonder. Large
heaps of costly sweet-meats were kept ready for both the Brahmanas and the Vaisyas. And when the feeding was over of a
hundred thousand Brahmanas, drums and cymbals were beat. And so large was the number fed that the sounds of drums and
cymbals were repeatedly heard, indeed, from day to day those sounds continued. Thus was performed that sacrifice of king
Yudhishthira of great intelligence. Many hills of food, O king, were dedicated on the occasion. Many large tanks were seen of
curds and many lakes of ghee. In that great sacrifice, O monarch, was seen the entire population of Jamvudwipa, with all its
realms and provinces, collected together. Thousands of nations and races were there. A large number of men, O chief of
Bharata's race, adorned with garlands and wearing bright ear-rings made of gold, taking innumerable vessels in their hands,
distributed the food unto the regenerate classes by hundreds and thousands. The attendants of the Pandavas gave away unto the
Brahmanas diverge kinds of food and drink which were, besides, so costly as to be worthy of being eaten and drunk by kings
themselves.'"

SECTION LXXXVI

"Vaisampayana said, 'Beholding those kings--lords of Earth--all conversant with the Vedas, arrive, king Yudhishthira,
addressing Bhimasena, said,--'O chief of men, let proper honours be paid to these kings who have come (to my sacrifice), for
these foremost of men are all worthy of the highest honours.' Thus addressed by king Yudhishthira of great fame Pandu's son
Bhimasena of mighty energy did as he was enjoined, assisted by the twins. The foremost of all men, viz., Govinda, came there,
accompanied by the Vrishnis, and with Valadeva in the van. He was accompanied by Yuyudhana and Pradyumna and Gada,
and Nisatha and Samvo and Kritavarman. The mighty car-warrior Bhima offered them the most reverential worship. Those
princes then entered the palaces, adorned with gems, that were assigned to them. At the end of a conversation he had with
Yudhishthira, the slayer of Madhu referred to Arjuna who had been emaciated in consequence of many fights. The son of Kunti
repeatedly asked Krishna, that chastiser of foes, about Arjuna. Unto Dharma's son, the lord of all the universe began to speak
about Jishnu, the son of Sakra. 'O king, a confidential agent of mine residing in Dwaraka came to me. He had seen Arjuna, that
foremost of Pandu's sons. Indeed, the latter has been very much emaciated with the fatigue of many battles. O puissant
monarch, that agent of mine informed me that the mighty-armed hero is very near to us. Do thou set thyself to accomplish thy
Horse-sacrifice.' Thus addressed, king Yudhishthira the just, said unto him,--'By good luck, O Madhava, Arjuna comes back
safely. I desire to ascertain from thee, O delighter of the Yadavas, what has been said in this matter by that mightiest of heroes
among the song of Pandu.' Thus addressed by king Yudhishthira the just, the lord of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, that

disregarded that advice and covered with many swift arrows the Kuru hero who resembled Sakra himself in the feats he

accomplished in battle. Then Partha, with a crescent-shaped arrow, cut off the head-gear of his foe. Of immeasurable soul, he

also caused that head-gear to be borne along a great distance like the head of Jayadratha (after he had cut it off in the battle of

Kurukshetra). Beholding this feat, all the Gandhara warriors became filled with wonder. That Arjuna voluntarily spared their

king was well understood by them. The prince of the Gandharas then began to fly away from the field, accompanied by all his

warriors who resembled a flock of frightened deer. The Gandharas, through fear, lost their senses and wandered over the field,

unable to escape. Arjuna, with his broad-headed shafts, cut off the heads of many. Many there were who lost their arms in

consequence of Arjuna's arrows, but so stupefied were they with fear that they were not aware of the loss of that limb. Verity,

the Gandhara army was exceedingly afflicted with those large shafts which Partha sped from Gandiva. That army, which then

consisted of frightened men and elephants and horses, which lost many warriors and animals, and which had been reduced to a

rabble and put to rout, began to wander and wheel about the field repeatedly. Among those foes who were thus being

slaughtered none could be seen standing in front of the Kuru hero famed for foremost of feats. No one could be seen who was

able to bear the prowess of Dhananjaya. Then the mother of the ruler of the Gandharas, filled with fear, and with all the aged

ministers of state, came out of her city, bearing an excellent Arghya for Arjuna. She forbade her brave son of steady heart from

fighting any longer, and gratified Jishnu who was never fatigued with toil. The puissant Vibhatsu worshipped her and became

inclined to show kindness towards the Gandharas. Comforting the son of Sakuni, he said, 'Thou hast not, O mighty-armed hero,

done what is agreeable to me by getting thy heart upon these measures of hostility. O slayer of heroes, thou art my brother, O

sinless one.[201] Recollecting my mother Gandhari, and for the sake of Dhritarashtra also, I have not taken thy life. It is for

this, O king, that thou livest still. Many of thy followers, however, have been slain by me. Let not such a thing happen again.

Let hostilities cease. Let not thy understanding again go astray. Thou shouldst go to the Horse-sacrifice of our king which

comes off on the day of full moon of the month of Chaitra.'

SECTION LXXXV

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having said these words, Partha set out, following the horse which wandered at its will. The sacrificial

steed then turned towards the road that led to the city called after the elephant. Yudhishthira heard from his intelligence-bearers

that the steed had turned back. And hearing also that Arjuna was hale and hearty, he became filled with joy.[202] Hearing also

the feats, accomplished by Vijaya in the country of the Gandharas as also in another realms, the king became exceedingly glad.

Meanwhile, king Yudhishthira the just, seeing that the twelfth day of the lighted fortnight in the month of Magha had come,

and noticing also that the constellation was favourable, summoned all his brothers, viz., Bhima and Nakula and Sahadeva.

Endued with great energy, the king, O thou of Kuru's race, that foremost of all persons conversant with duties, said these words

in proper time. Indeed, that foremost of all speakers, addressing Bhima, the first of all smiters, said;--'Thy younger brother

(Arjuna), O Bhimasena, is coming back with the horse. I have learnt this from those men who had followed Arjuna. The time

(for the sacrifice) is come. The sacrificial horse is near. The day of full moon of the month of Magha is at hand. The month is

about to expire, O Vrikodara. Let, therefore, learned Brahmanas conversant with the Vedas look for a sacrificial spot for the

successful accomplishment of the Horse-sacrifice.' Thus addressed, Bhima obeyed the royal behest. He became very glad upon

hearing that Arjuna of curly hair was about to come back. Then Bhima went out with a number of men well conversant with

the rules of laying out sacrificial grounds and constructing buildings. And he took with him many Brahmanas well-versed in all

the rites of sacrifices. Bhima selected a beautiful spot and caused it to be duly measured out for laying the sacrificial

compound. Numerous houses and mansions were constructed on it and high and broad roads also were laid out. Soon enough

the Kaurava hero caused that ground to teem with hundreds of excellent mansions. The surface was levelled and made smooth

with jewels and gems, and adorned with diverse structures made of gold. Columns were raised, ornamented with bright gold,

and high and wide triumphal arches also were constructed on that sacrificial compound. All these were made of pure gold. The

righteous-souled prince also caused apartments to be duly constructed for the accommodation of ladies and of the numerous

kings who, hailing from many realms, were expected to grace the sacrifice with their presence. The son of Kunti also caused

many mansions to be duly erected for Brahmanas who were expected to come from diverse realms. Then the mighty-armed

Bhimasena, at the command of the king, sent out messengers to the great kings of the Earth. Those best of kings, came to the

Horse-sacrifice of the Kuru monarch for doing what was agreeable to him. And they brought many gems with them and many

female slaves and horses and weapons. The sounds that arose from those high-souled kings who resided within those pavilions

touched the very heavens and resembled the noise made by the roaring ocean. King Yudhishthira, the delighter of the Kurus,

assigned unto the monarchs who thus came to his sacrifice diverse kinds of food and drink, and beds also of celestial beauty.

The chief of the Bharatas, viz., king Yudhishthira the just, assigned several stables well filled with different kinds of corn and

sugarcane and milk to the animals (that came with the guests). To that great sacrifice of king Yudhishthira the just who was

possessed of high intelligence, there also came a large number of Munis all of whom were utterers of Brahman. Indeed, O lord

of Earth, all the foremost ones among the regenerate class that were then alive, came to that sacrifice, accompanied by their

disciples. The Kuru king received them all. King Yudhishthira of mighty energy, casting off all pride, himself followed all his

guests to the pavilions that had been assigned for their residence. Then all the mechanics and engineers, having completed the

arrangements of the sacrifice informed king Yudhishthira of it. Hearing that everything was ready, king Yudhishthira the just,

full of alertness and attention, became highly glad along with his brothers all of whom honoured him duly.'

"Vaisampayana continued, 'When the great sacrifice of Yudhishthira commenced, many eloquent dialecticians started diverse

propositions and disputed thereon, desirous of vanquishing one another.[203] The (invited) kings beheld the excellent

preparations of that sacrifice, resembling those of the chief himself of the deities, made, O Bharata, by Bhimasena. They beheld

many triumphal arches made of gold, and many beds and seats and other articles of enjoyment and luxury, and crowds of men

collected at different sports. There were also many jars and vessels and cauldrons and jugs and lids and covers. The invited

kings saw nothing there that was not made of gold. Many sacrificial stakes also were set up, made, according to the directions

of the scriptures of wood, and adorned with gold. Endued with great effulgence, these were duly planted and dedicated (with

scriptural Mantras). The king saw all animals, again, which belong to land and all those which belong to water, collected there

on the occasion. And they also beheld many kine and many buffaloes and many old women, and many aquatic animals, many

beasts of prey and many species of birds, and many specimens of viviparous and oviparous creatures, and many that are filth-

born, and many belonging to the vegetable kingdom, and many animals and plants that live or grow on mountains. Beholding

the sacrificial compound thus adorned with animals and kine and corn, the invited kings became filled with wonder. Large

heaps of costly sweet-meats were kept ready for both the Brahmanas and the Vaisyas. And when the feeding was over of a

hundred thousand Brahmanas, drums and cymbals were beat. And so large was the number fed that the sounds of drums and

cymbals were repeatedly heard, indeed, from day to day those sounds continued. Thus was performed that sacrifice of king

Yudhishthira of great intelligence. Many hills of food, O king, were dedicated on the occasion. Many large tanks were seen of

curds and many lakes of ghee. In that great sacrifice, O monarch, was seen the entire population of Jamvudwipa, with all its

realms and provinces, collected together. Thousands of nations and races were there. A large number of men, O chief of

Bharata's race, adorned with garlands and wearing bright ear-rings made of gold, taking innumerable vessels in their hands,

distributed the food unto the regenerate classes by hundreds and thousands. The attendants of the Pandavas gave away unto the

Brahmanas diverge kinds of food and drink which were, besides, so costly as to be worthy of being eaten and drunk by kings

themselves.'"

SECTION LXXXVI

"Vaisampayana said, 'Beholding those kings--lords of Earth--all conversant with the Vedas, arrive, king Yudhishthira,

addressing Bhimasena, said,--'O chief of men, let proper honours be paid to these kings who have come (to my sacrifice), for

these foremost of men are all worthy of the highest honours.' Thus addressed by king Yudhishthira of great fame Pandu's son

Bhimasena of mighty energy did as he was enjoined, assisted by the twins. The foremost of all men, viz., Govinda, came there,

accompanied by the Vrishnis, and with Valadeva in the van. He was accompanied by Yuyudhana and Pradyumna and Gada,

and Nisatha and Samvo and Kritavarman. The mighty car-warrior Bhima offered them the most reverential worship. Those

princes then entered the palaces, adorned with gems, that were assigned to them. At the end of a conversation he had with

Yudhishthira, the slayer of Madhu referred to Arjuna who had been emaciated in consequence of many fights. The son of Kunti

repeatedly asked Krishna, that chastiser of foes, about Arjuna. Unto Dharma's son, the lord of all the universe began to speak

about Jishnu, the son of Sakra. 'O king, a confidential agent of mine residing in Dwaraka came to me. He had seen Arjuna, that

foremost of Pandu's sons. Indeed, the latter has been very much emaciated with the fatigue of many battles. O puissant

monarch, that agent of mine informed me that the mighty-armed hero is very near to us. Do thou set thyself to accomplish thy

Horse-sacrifice.' Thus addressed, king Yudhishthira the just, said unto him,--'By good luck, O Madhava, Arjuna comes back

safely. I desire to ascertain from thee, O delighter of the Yadavas, what has been said in this matter by that mightiest of heroes

among the song of Pandu.' Thus addressed by king Yudhishthira the just, the lord of the Vrishnis and the Andhakas, that