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besides, with Kimpurushas and was adorned with Kinnaras. All around it were abodes of Brahmanas crowned with ascetic
success. There were daily seen the disciples of Vyasa, those foremost of regenerate ones, who are compilers of all branches of
learning, and well conversant with sacrificial rites. There was Narada, and there was Tumvuru of great splendour. There were
Viswavasu and Chitrasena and others, all of whom were proficient in music. At intervals of the sacrificial rites, those
Gandharvas, skilled in music and well versed in dancing, used to gladden the Brahmanas who were engaged in the sacrifice.'"

SECTION LXXXIX

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having cooked, according to due rites, the other excellent animals that were sacrificed, the priests then
sacrificed, agreeably to the injunctions of the scriptures, that steed (which had wandered over the whole world). After cutting
that horse into pieces, conformably to scriptural directions, they caused Draupadi of great intelligence, who was possessed of
the three requisites of mantras, things, and devotion, to sit near the divided animal. The Brahmanas then with cool minds,
taking up the marrow of that steed, cooked it duly, O chief of Bharata's race. King Yudhishthira the just, with all his younger
brothers, then smelled, agreeably to the scriptures, the smoke, capable of cleansing one from every sin, of the marrow that was
thus cooked. The remaining limbs, O king, of that horse, were poured into the fire by the sixteen sacrificial priests possessed of
great wisdom. Having thus completed the sacrifice of that monarch, who was endued with the energy of Sakra himself, the
illustrious Vyasa with his disciples eulogised the king greatly. Then Yudhishthira gave away unto the Brahmanas a thousand
crores of golden nishkas, and unto Vyasa he gave away the whole Earth. Satyavati's son Vyasa, having accepted the Earth,
addressed that foremost one of Bharata's race, viz., king Yudhishthira the just, and said, 'O best of kings, the Earth which thou
hast given me I return unto thee. Do thou give me the purchasing value, for Brahmanas are desirous of wealth (and have no use
with the Earth).' The high-souled Yudhishthira of great intelligence staying with his brothers in the midst of the kings invited to
his sacrifice, said unto those Brahmanas, The 'Dakshina ordained in the scriptures for the great Horse-sacrifice is the Earth.
Hence, I have given away unto the sacrificial priests the Earth conquered by Arjuna. Ye foremost of Brahmanas, I shall enter
the woods. Do ye divide the Earth among yourselves. Indeed, do you divide the Earth into four parts according to what is done
in the Chaturhotra sacrifice. Ye best of regenerate ones I do not desire to appropriate what now belongs to the Brahmanas.
Even this, ye learned Brahmanas, has been the intention always cherished by myself and my brothers.' When the king said
these words, his brothers and Draupadi also said, 'Yes, it is even so.' Great was the sensation created by this announcement.
Then, O Bharata, an invisible voice was heard in the welkin, saying,--'Excellent, Excellent!' The murmurs also of crowds of
Brahmanas as they spoke arose. The Island-born Krishna, highly applauding him, once more addressed Yudhishthira, in the
presence of the Brahmanas, saying, 'The Earth has been given by thee to me. I, however, give her back to thee. Do thou give
unto these Brahmanas gold. Let the Earth be thine.' Then Vasudeva, addressing king Yudhishthira the just, said, 'It behoveth
thee to do as thou art bid by the illustrious Vyasa.' Thus addressed, the foremost one of Kuru's race, along with all his brothers,
became glad of soul, and gave away millions of golden coins, in fact, trebling the Dakshina ordained for the Horse-sacrifice.
No other king will be able to accomplish what the Kuru king accomplished on that occasion after the manner of Marutta.
Accepting that wealth, the Island-born sage, Krishna, of great learning, gave it unto the sacrificial priests, dividing it into four
parts. Having paid that wealth as the price of the Earth, Yudhishthira, cleansed of his sins and assured of Heaven rejoiced with
his brothers. The sacrificial priests, having got that unlimited quantity of wealth, distributed it among the Brahmanas gladly
and according to the desire of each recipient. The Brahmanas also divided amongst themselves, agreeably to Yudhishthira's
permission, the diverse ornaments of gold that were in the sacrificial compound, including the triumphal arches, the stakes, the
jars, and diverse kinds of vessels. After the Brahmanas had taken as much as they desired, the wealth that remained was taken
away by Kshatriyas and Vaisyas and Sudras and diverse tribes of Mlechechas. Thus gratified with presents by king
Yudhishthira of great intelligence, the Brahmanas, filled with joy, returned to their respective abodes. The holy and illustrious
Vyasa respectfully presented his own share, which was very large, of that gold unto Kunti. Receiving that gift of affection from
her father-in-law, Pritha became glad of heart and devoted it to the accomplishment of diverge acts of merit. King
Yudhishthira, having bathed at the conclusion of his sacrifice and become cleansed of all his sins, shone in the midst of his
brothers, honoured by all, like the chief of the celestials in the midst of the denizens of Heaven. The sons of Pandu, surrounded
by the assembled kings, looked as beautiful, O king, as the planets in the midst of the stars. Unto those kings they made
presents of various jewels and gems, and elephants and horses and ornaments of gold, and female slaves and cloths and large
measures of gold. Indeed, Pritha's son by distributing that untold wealth among the invited monarchs, shone, O king, like
Vaisravana, the lord of treasures. Summoning next the heroic king Vabhruvahana, Yudhishthira gave unto him diverse kinds of
wealth in profusion and gave him permission to return home. The son of Pandu, for gratifying his sister Dussala, established
her infant grandson in his paternal kingdom. The Kuru king Yudhishthira, having a full control over his senses, then dismissed
the assembled kings all of whom had been properly classed and honoured by him.[212] The illustrious son of Pandu, that
chastiser of foes, then duly worshipped the high-souled Govinda and Valadeva of great might, and the thousands of other
Vrishni heroes having Pradyumna for their first. Assisted by his brothers, he then dismissed them for returning to Dwaraka.
Even thus was celebrated that sacrifice of king Yudhishthira the just, which was distinguished by a profuse abundance of food
and wealth and jewels and gems, and oceans of wines of different kinds. There were lakes whose mire consisted of ghee, and
mountains of food. There were also, O chief of Bharata's race, miry rivers made of drinks having the six kinds of taste. Of men
employed in making and eating the sweetmeats called Khandavaragas, and of animals slain for food, there was no end.[213]
The vast space abounded with men inebriated with wine, and with young ladies filled with joy. The extensive grounds
constantly echoed with the sounds of drums and the blare of conches. With all these, the sacrifice became exceedingly
delightful. 'Let agreeable things be given away,'--'Let agreeable food be eaten,'--these were the sounds that were repeatedly
heard day and night in that sacrifice. It was like a great festival, full of rejoicing and contented men. People of diverse realms
speak of that sacrifice to this day. Having showered wealth in torrents, and diverse objects of desire, and jewels and gems, and
drinks of various kinds, the foremost one of Bharata's race, cleansed of all his sins, and his purpose fulfilled, entered his capital.
'"

SECTION XC

"Janamejaya said, 'It behoveth thee to tell me of any wonderful incident that occurred in the sacrifice of my grandsires.'

"Vaisampayana said, 'Hear, O chief of kings of a most wonderful incident that occurred, O puissant monarch, at the conclusion
of that great horse-sacrifice. After all the foremost of Brahmanas and all the kinsmen and relatives and friends, and all the poor,
the blind, and the helpless ones had been gratified, O chief of Bharata's race, when the gifts made in profusion were being
spoken of on all sides, indeed, when flowers were rained down on the head of king Yudhishthira the just, a blue-eyed
mongoose, O sinless one, with one side of his body changed into gold, came there and spoke in a voice that was as loud and
deep as thunder. Repeatedly uttering such deep sounds and thereby frightening all animals and birds, that proud denizen of a
hole, with large body, spoke in a human voice and said, 'Ye kings, this great sacrifice is not equal to a prastha of powdered
barley given away by a liberal Brahmana of Kurukshetra who was observing the Unccha vow.' Hearing these words of the
mongoose, O king, all those foremost of Brahmanas became filled with wonder. Approaching the mongoose, they then asked
him, saying, 'Whence hast thou come to this sacrifice, this resort of the good and the pious? What is the extent of thy might?
What thy learning? And what thy refuge? How should we know thee that thus censurest this our sacrifice? Without having
disregarded any portion of the scriptures, everything that should be done has been accomplished here according to the
scriptures and agreeably to reason, with the aid of diverse sacrificial rites. Those who are deserving of worship have been duly
worshipped here according to the way pointed out by the scriptures. Libations have been poured on the sacred fire with the aid
of proper mantras. That which should be given has been given away without pride. The regenerate class have been gratified
with gifts of diverse kinds. The Kshatriyas have been gratified with battles fought according to just methods. The grandsires
have been gratified with Sraddhas. The Vaisyas have been gratified by the protection offered to them, and many foremost of
women have been gratified by accomplishing their desires. The Sudras have been gratified by kind speeches, and others with
the remnants of the profuse wealth collected on the spot. Kinsmen and relatives have been gratified by the purity of behaviour
displayed by our king. The deities have been gratified by libations of clarified butter and acts of merit, and dependants and
followers by protection. That therefore, which is true, do thou truly declare unto these Brahmanas. Indeed, do thou declare
what is agreeable to the scriptures and to actual experience, asked by the Brahmanas who are eager to know. Thy words seem
to demand credit. Thou art wise. Thou bearest also a celestial form. Thou hast come into the midst of learned Brahmanas. It
behoveth thee to explain thyself.' Thus addressed by those regenerate persons, the mongoose, smiling, answered them as
follows. 'Ye regenerate ones, the words I have uttered are not false. Neither have I spoken them from pride. That which I have
said may have been heard by you all. Ye foremost of regenerate persons, this sacrifice is not equal in merit to the gift of a
prastha of powdered barley. Without doubt, I should say this, ye foremost of Brahmanas. Listen to me with undivided attention
as I narrate what happened to thee truly. Wonderful and excellent was the occurrence that fell out. It was witnessed by me and
its consequences were felt by me. The incident relates to a liberal Brahmana dwelling in Kurukshetra in the observance of the

besides, with Kimpurushas and was adorned with Kinnaras. All around it were abodes of Brahmanas crowned with ascetic

success. There were daily seen the disciples of Vyasa, those foremost of regenerate ones, who are compilers of all branches of

learning, and well conversant with sacrificial rites. There was Narada, and there was Tumvuru of great splendour. There were

Viswavasu and Chitrasena and others, all of whom were proficient in music. At intervals of the sacrificial rites, those

Gandharvas, skilled in music and well versed in dancing, used to gladden the Brahmanas who were engaged in the sacrifice.'"

SECTION LXXXIX

"Vaisampayana said, 'Having cooked, according to due rites, the other excellent animals that were sacrificed, the priests then

sacrificed, agreeably to the injunctions of the scriptures, that steed (which had wandered over the whole world). After cutting

that horse into pieces, conformably to scriptural directions, they caused Draupadi of great intelligence, who was possessed of

the three requisites of mantras, things, and devotion, to sit near the divided animal. The Brahmanas then with cool minds,

taking up the marrow of that steed, cooked it duly, O chief of Bharata's race. King Yudhishthira the just, with all his younger

brothers, then smelled, agreeably to the scriptures, the smoke, capable of cleansing one from every sin, of the marrow that was

thus cooked. The remaining limbs, O king, of that horse, were poured into the fire by the sixteen sacrificial priests possessed of

great wisdom. Having thus completed the sacrifice of that monarch, who was endued with the energy of Sakra himself, the

illustrious Vyasa with his disciples eulogised the king greatly. Then Yudhishthira gave away unto the Brahmanas a thousand

crores of golden nishkas, and unto Vyasa he gave away the whole Earth. Satyavati's son Vyasa, having accepted the Earth,

addressed that foremost one of Bharata's race, viz., king Yudhishthira the just, and said, 'O best of kings, the Earth which thou

hast given me I return unto thee. Do thou give me the purchasing value, for Brahmanas are desirous of wealth (and have no use

with the Earth).' The high-souled Yudhishthira of great intelligence staying with his brothers in the midst of the kings invited to

his sacrifice, said unto those Brahmanas, The 'Dakshina ordained in the scriptures for the great Horse-sacrifice is the Earth.

Hence, I have given away unto the sacrificial priests the Earth conquered by Arjuna. Ye foremost of Brahmanas, I shall enter

the woods. Do ye divide the Earth among yourselves. Indeed, do you divide the Earth into four parts according to what is done

in the Chaturhotra sacrifice. Ye best of regenerate ones I do not desire to appropriate what now belongs to the Brahmanas.

Even this, ye learned Brahmanas, has been the intention always cherished by myself and my brothers.' When the king said

these words, his brothers and Draupadi also said, 'Yes, it is even so.' Great was the sensation created by this announcement.

Then, O Bharata, an invisible voice was heard in the welkin, saying,--'Excellent, Excellent!' The murmurs also of crowds of

Brahmanas as they spoke arose. The Island-born Krishna, highly applauding him, once more addressed Yudhishthira, in the

presence of the Brahmanas, saying, 'The Earth has been given by thee to me. I, however, give her back to thee. Do thou give

unto these Brahmanas gold. Let the Earth be thine.' Then Vasudeva, addressing king Yudhishthira the just, said, 'It behoveth

thee to do as thou art bid by the illustrious Vyasa.' Thus addressed, the foremost one of Kuru's race, along with all his brothers,

became glad of soul, and gave away millions of golden coins, in fact, trebling the Dakshina ordained for the Horse-sacrifice.

No other king will be able to accomplish what the Kuru king accomplished on that occasion after the manner of Marutta.

Accepting that wealth, the Island-born sage, Krishna, of great learning, gave it unto the sacrificial priests, dividing it into four

parts. Having paid that wealth as the price of the Earth, Yudhishthira, cleansed of his sins and assured of Heaven rejoiced with

his brothers. The sacrificial priests, having got that unlimited quantity of wealth, distributed it among the Brahmanas gladly

and according to the desire of each recipient. The Brahmanas also divided amongst themselves, agreeably to Yudhishthira's

permission, the diverse ornaments of gold that were in the sacrificial compound, including the triumphal arches, the stakes, the

jars, and diverse kinds of vessels. After the Brahmanas had taken as much as they desired, the wealth that remained was taken

away by Kshatriyas and Vaisyas and Sudras and diverse tribes of Mlechechas. Thus gratified with presents by king

Yudhishthira of great intelligence, the Brahmanas, filled with joy, returned to their respective abodes. The holy and illustrious

Vyasa respectfully presented his own share, which was very large, of that gold unto Kunti. Receiving that gift of affection from

her father-in-law, Pritha became glad of heart and devoted it to the accomplishment of diverge acts of merit. King

Yudhishthira, having bathed at the conclusion of his sacrifice and become cleansed of all his sins, shone in the midst of his

brothers, honoured by all, like the chief of the celestials in the midst of the denizens of Heaven. The sons of Pandu, surrounded

by the assembled kings, looked as beautiful, O king, as the planets in the midst of the stars. Unto those kings they made

presents of various jewels and gems, and elephants and horses and ornaments of gold, and female slaves and cloths and large

measures of gold. Indeed, Pritha's son by distributing that untold wealth among the invited monarchs, shone, O king, like

Vaisravana, the lord of treasures. Summoning next the heroic king Vabhruvahana, Yudhishthira gave unto him diverse kinds of

wealth in profusion and gave him permission to return home. The son of Pandu, for gratifying his sister Dussala, established

her infant grandson in his paternal kingdom. The Kuru king Yudhishthira, having a full control over his senses, then dismissed

the assembled kings all of whom had been properly classed and honoured by him.[212] The illustrious son of Pandu, that

chastiser of foes, then duly worshipped the high-souled Govinda and Valadeva of great might, and the thousands of other

Vrishni heroes having Pradyumna for their first. Assisted by his brothers, he then dismissed them for returning to Dwaraka.

Even thus was celebrated that sacrifice of king Yudhishthira the just, which was distinguished by a profuse abundance of food

and wealth and jewels and gems, and oceans of wines of different kinds. There were lakes whose mire consisted of ghee, and

mountains of food. There were also, O chief of Bharata's race, miry rivers made of drinks having the six kinds of taste. Of men

employed in making and eating the sweetmeats called Khandavaragas, and of animals slain for food, there was no end.[213]

The vast space abounded with men inebriated with wine, and with young ladies filled with joy. The extensive grounds

constantly echoed with the sounds of drums and the blare of conches. With all these, the sacrifice became exceedingly

delightful. 'Let agreeable things be given away,'--'Let agreeable food be eaten,'--these were the sounds that were repeatedly

heard day and night in that sacrifice. It was like a great festival, full of rejoicing and contented men. People of diverse realms

speak of that sacrifice to this day. Having showered wealth in torrents, and diverse objects of desire, and jewels and gems, and

drinks of various kinds, the foremost one of Bharata's race, cleansed of all his sins, and his purpose fulfilled, entered his capital.

'"

SECTION XC

"Janamejaya said, 'It behoveth thee to tell me of any wonderful incident that occurred in the sacrifice of my grandsires.'

"Vaisampayana said, 'Hear, O chief of kings of a most wonderful incident that occurred, O puissant monarch, at the conclusion

of that great horse-sacrifice. After all the foremost of Brahmanas and all the kinsmen and relatives and friends, and all the poor,

the blind, and the helpless ones had been gratified, O chief of Bharata's race, when the gifts made in profusion were being

spoken of on all sides, indeed, when flowers were rained down on the head of king Yudhishthira the just, a blue-eyed

mongoose, O sinless one, with one side of his body changed into gold, came there and spoke in a voice that was as loud and

deep as thunder. Repeatedly uttering such deep sounds and thereby frightening all animals and birds, that proud denizen of a

hole, with large body, spoke in a human voice and said, 'Ye kings, this great sacrifice is not equal to a prastha of powdered

barley given away by a liberal Brahmana of Kurukshetra who was observing the Unccha vow.' Hearing these words of the

mongoose, O king, all those foremost of Brahmanas became filled with wonder. Approaching the mongoose, they then asked

him, saying, 'Whence hast thou come to this sacrifice, this resort of the good and the pious? What is the extent of thy might?

What thy learning? And what thy refuge? How should we know thee that thus censurest this our sacrifice? Without having

disregarded any portion of the scriptures, everything that should be done has been accomplished here according to the

scriptures and agreeably to reason, with the aid of diverse sacrificial rites. Those who are deserving of worship have been duly

worshipped here according to the way pointed out by the scriptures. Libations have been poured on the sacred fire with the aid

of proper mantras. That which should be given has been given away without pride. The regenerate class have been gratified

with gifts of diverse kinds. The Kshatriyas have been gratified with battles fought according to just methods. The grandsires

have been gratified with Sraddhas. The Vaisyas have been gratified by the protection offered to them, and many foremost of

women have been gratified by accomplishing their desires. The Sudras have been gratified by kind speeches, and others with

the remnants of the profuse wealth collected on the spot. Kinsmen and relatives have been gratified by the purity of behaviour

displayed by our king. The deities have been gratified by libations of clarified butter and acts of merit, and dependants and

followers by protection. That therefore, which is true, do thou truly declare unto these Brahmanas. Indeed, do thou declare

what is agreeable to the scriptures and to actual experience, asked by the Brahmanas who are eager to know. Thy words seem

to demand credit. Thou art wise. Thou bearest also a celestial form. Thou hast come into the midst of learned Brahmanas. It

behoveth thee to explain thyself.' Thus addressed by those regenerate persons, the mongoose, smiling, answered them as

follows. 'Ye regenerate ones, the words I have uttered are not false. Neither have I spoken them from pride. That which I have

said may have been heard by you all. Ye foremost of regenerate persons, this sacrifice is not equal in merit to the gift of a

prastha of powdered barley. Without doubt, I should say this, ye foremost of Brahmanas. Listen to me with undivided attention

as I narrate what happened to thee truly. Wonderful and excellent was the occurrence that fell out. It was witnessed by me and

its consequences were felt by me. The incident relates to a liberal Brahmana dwelling in Kurukshetra in the observance of the