ਭੁਜੰਗ ਪ੍ਰਯਾਤ ਛੰਦ ॥

Bhujang Prayaat Chhaand ॥

BHUJANG PRAYAAT STANZA

ਰਚਿਯੋ ਸਰਪ ਮੇਧੰ ਬਡੋ ਜਗ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Rachiyo Sarpa Medhaan Bado Jaga Raajaan ॥

Sovereign (Jammeja) is performing the serpent-sacrifice.

ਕਰੈ ਬਿਪ ਹੋਮੈ ਸਰੈ ਸਰਬ ਕਾਜੰ ॥

Kari Bipa Homai Sari Sarab Kaajaan ॥

The Brahmins are busy in performing Home ritual whose merit is setting everything right.

ਦਹੇ ਸਰਬ ਸਰਪੰ ਅਨੰਤੰ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰੰ ॥

Dahe Sarab Sarpaan Anaantaan Parkaaraan ॥

Innumerable types of snakes are being burnt in the pit.

ਭੁਜੈ ਭੋਗ ਅਨੰਤੰ ਜੁਗੈ ਰਾਜ ਦੁਆਰੰ ॥੧॥੧੬੯॥

Bhujai Bhoga Anaantaan Jugai Raaja Duaaraan ॥1॥169॥

Innumerable cobras, drawn by the mantras at the gate of the king. Have been burnt.1.169.

ਕਿਤੇ ਅਸਟ ਹਸਤੰ ਸਤੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਇ ਨਾਰੰ ॥

Kite Asatta Hasataan Sataan Paraaei Naaraan ॥

Many snakes of about eight arms’ length and about seven arms’ length, with necks

ਕਿਤੇ ਦੁਆਦਿਸੇ ਹਸਤ ਲੌ ਪਰਮ ਭਾਰੰ ॥

Kite Duaadise Hasata Lou Parma Bhaaraan ॥

Many weighty serpents of twelve arms’ length

ਕਿਤੇ ਦ੍ਵੈ ਸਹੰਸ੍ਰ ਕਿਤੇ ਜੋਜਨੇਕੰ ॥

Kite Davai Sahaansar Kite Jojanekaan ॥

Many of two thousand arms’ length and many of one Yojana length

ਗਿਰੇ ਹੋਮ ਕੁੰਡੰ ਅਪਾਰੰ ਅਚੇਤੰ ॥੨॥੧੭੦॥

Gire Homa Kuaandaan Apaaraan Achetaan ॥2॥170॥

They all fell in the fire-altar pit unconsciously.2.170.

ਕਿਤੇ ਜੋਜਨੇ ਦੁਇ ਕਿਤੇ ਤੀਨ ਜੋਜਨ ॥

Kite Jojane Duei Kite Teena Jojan ॥

Many serpents of two Yajana length and many of three Yajanas

ਕਿਤੇ ਚਾਰ ਜੋਜਨ ਦਹੇ ਭੂਮ ਭੋਗਨ ॥

Kite Chaara Jojan Dahe Bhooma Bhogan ॥

Many of four Yajanas length, all these serpents of the earth were burnt

ਕਿਤੇ ਮੁਸਟ ਅੰਗੁਸਟ ਗ੍ਰਿਸਟੰ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਨੰ ॥

Kite Mustta Aangustta Grisattaan Parmaanaan ॥

Many of the size of a fist and a thumb and the length of a span

ਕਿਤੇ ਡੇਢੁ ਗਿਸਟੇ ਅੰਗੁਸਟੰ ਅਰਧਾਨੰ ॥੩॥੧੭੧॥

Kite Dedhu Gisatte Aangusttaan Ardhaanaan ॥3॥171॥

And many of the length of one and a half span and many of the size of half a thumb were burnt.3.171.

ਕਿਤੇ ਚਾਰ ਜੋਜਨ ਲਉ ਚਾਰ ਕੋਸੰ ॥

Kite Chaara Jojan Lau Chaara Kosaan ॥

Many serpents from the length of four Yajanas upto four kos,

ਛੁਐ ਘ੍ਰਿਤ ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰੈ ਅਗਨ ਹੋਮੰ ॥

Chhuaai Ghrita Jaise Kari Agan Homaan ॥

Were burnt in the altar-fire, as though the fire was touching the clarified butter.

ਫਣੰ ਫਟਕੈ ਫੇਣਕਾ ਫੰਤਕਾਰੰ ॥

Phanaan Phattakai Phenakaa Phaantakaaraan ॥

While burning, the snakes fluttered their hoods, frothed and hissed.

ਛੁਟੈ ਲਪਟ ਜ੍ਵਾਲਾ ਬਸੈ ਬਿਖਧਾਰੰ ॥੪॥੧੭੨॥

Chhuttai Lapatta Javaalaa Basai Bikhdhaaraan ॥4॥172॥

When they fell in the fire, the flame flared up.4.172.

ਕਿਤੇ ਸਪਤ ਜੋਜਨ ਲੌ ਕੋਸ ਅਸਟੰ ॥

Kite Sapata Jojan Lou Kosa Asattaan ॥

Many serpents from the length of seven upto eight Kos,

ਕਿਤੇ ਅਸਟ ਜੋਜਨ ਮਹਾ ਪਰਮ ਪੁਸਟੰ ॥

Kite Asatta Jojan Mahaa Parma Pusttaan ॥

Many of the length of eight Yojanas and very fat

ਭਯੋ ਘੋਰ ਬਧੰ ਜਰੇ ਕੋਟ ਨਾਗੰ ॥

Bhayo Ghora Badhaan Jare Kotta Naagaan ॥

Millions of snakes were thus burnt and there was great killing.

ਭਜ੍ਯੋ ਤਛਕੰ ਭਛਕੰ ਜੇਮ ਕਾਗੰ ॥੫॥੧੭੩॥

Bhajaio Tachhakaan Bhachhakaan Jema Kaagaan ॥5॥173॥

Takshak, the king of snakes ran away like the crow from the falcon for fear of being eaten.5.173.

ਕੁਲੰ ਕੋਟ ਹੋਮੈ ਬਿਖੈ ਵਹਿਣ ਕੁੰਡੰ ॥

Kulaan Kotta Homai Bikhi Vahin Kuaandaan ॥

Millions of serpents of his clan were burnt in the fire-altar.

ਬਚੇ ਬਾਧ ਡਾਰੇ ਘਨੇ ਕੁੰਡ ਝੁੰਡੰ ॥

Bache Baadha Daare Ghane Kuaanda Jhuaandaan ॥

Those who were saved, were bound down and collectively thrown in the fire-pit.

ਭਜ੍ਯੋ ਨਾਗ ਰਾਜੰ ਤਕ੍ਯੋ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਲੋਕੰ ॥

Bhajaio Naaga Raajaan Takaio Eiaandar Lokaan ॥

The king of Nagas ran away and took sheleter in the world of Indra.

ਜਰ੍ਯੋ ਬੈਦ ਮੰਤ੍ਰੰ ਭਰ੍ਯੋ ਸਕ੍ਰ ਸੋਕੰ ॥੬॥੧੭੪॥

Jario Baida Maantaraan Bhario Sakar Sokaan ॥6॥174॥

With the power of Vedic mantras, the Abode of Indra also began to broil and with this, Indra was in great agony.6.174.

ਬਧ੍ਯੋ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਜੰਤ੍ਰੰ ਗਿਰ੍ਯੋ ਭੂਮ ਮਧੰ ॥

Badhaio Maantar Jaantaraan Griio Bhooma Madhaan ॥

Bound by mantras and tantras, (Takshak) ultimately fell on the earth.

ਅੜਿਓ ਆਸਤੀਕੰ ਮਹਾ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਸਿਧੰ ॥

Arhiao Aasateekaan Mahaa Bipar Sidhaan ॥

At that the great adept Brahmin Aasteek resisted the orders of the king.

ਭਿੜ੍ਯੋ ਭੇੜ ਭੂਪੰ ਝਿਣ੍ਯੋ ਝੇੜ ਝਾੜੰ ॥

Bhirhaio Bherha Bhoopaan Jhinio Jherha Jhaarhaan ॥

He quarreled with the king and in the strife felt offended

ਮਹਾ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਉਠ੍ਯੋ ਤਣੀ ਤੋੜ ਤਾੜੰ ॥੭॥੧੭੫॥

Mahaa Karodha Autthaio Tanee Torha Taarhaan ॥7॥175॥

And rose in great anger, breaking the strings of his clothes.7.175.

ਤਜ੍ਯੋ ਸ੍ਰਪ ਮੇਧੰ ਭਜ੍ਯੋ ਏਕ ਨਾਥੰ ॥

Tajaio Sarpa Medhaan Bhajaio Eeka Naathaan ॥

He asked the king to forsake the serpent-sacrifice and meditate on the One Lord

ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਸੂਝੈ ਸਬੈ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟ ਸਾਜੰ ॥

Kripaa Maantar Soojhai Sabai Srisatta Saajaan ॥

With whose Grace all the mantras and materials of the world come to our mind.

ਸੁਨਹੁ ਰਾਜ ਸਰਦੂਲ ਬਿਦ੍ਯਾ ਨਿਧਾਨੰ ॥

Sunahu Raaja Sardoola Bidaiaa Nidhaanaan ॥

“O the Lion-like monarch and the treasure of learning!

ਤਪੈ ਤੇਜ ਸਾਵੰਤ ਜੁਆਲਾ ਸਮਾਨੰ ॥੮॥੧੭੬॥

Tapai Teja Saavaanta Juaalaa Samaanaan ॥8॥176॥

“Thy Glory will shine like sun and blaze like fire.8.176.

ਮਹੀ ਮਾਹ ਰੂਪੰ ਤਪੈ ਤੇਜ ਭਾਨੰ ॥

Mahee Maaha Roopaan Tapai Teja Bhaanaan ॥

“Thy beauty on the earth shall be moonlike and thy splendour sunlike

ਦਸੰ ਚਾਰ ਚਉਦਾਹ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਨਿਧਾਨੰ ॥

Dasaan Chaara Chaudaaha Bidiaa Nidhaanaan ॥

“Thou shall be treasure of fourteen learnings.

ਸੁਨਹੁ ਰਾਜ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰਗ ਸਾਰੰਗ ਪਾਨੰ ॥

Sunahu Raaja Saastarga Saaraanga Paanaan ॥

“Listen, O wielder of the bow and the monarch with knowledge of the Shastras!

ਤਜਹੁ ਸਰਪ ਮੇਧੰ ਦਿਜੈ ਮੋਹਿ ਦਾਨੰ ॥੯॥੧੭੭॥

Tajahu Sarpa Medhaan Dijai Mohi Daanaan ॥9॥177॥

“Bestow on me this gifts of abandoning the serpents-sacrifice.9.177.

ਤਜਹੁ ਜੋ ਨ ਸਰਪੰ ਜਰੋ ਅਗਨ ਆਪੰ ॥

Tajahu Jo Na Sarpaan Jaro Agan Aapaan ॥

“If thou dost not abandon this gift of abandoning the serpent-sacrifice, I shall burn myself in the fire

ਕਰੋ ਦਗਧ ਤੋ ਕੌ ਦਿਵੌ ਐਸ ਸ੍ਰਾਪੰ ॥

Karo Dagadha To Kou Divou Aaisa Saraapaan ॥

“Or by giving such curse I shall reduce thee to ashes

ਹਣ੍ਯੋ ਪੇਟ ਮਧੰ ਛੁਰੀ ਜਮਦਾੜੰ ॥

Hanio Petta Madhaan Chhuree Jamadaarhaan ॥

“Or I shall pierce my belly with the sharp dagger

ਲਗੇ ਪਾਪ ਤੋ ਕੋ ਸੁਨਹੁ ਰਾਜ ਗਾੜੰ ॥੧੦॥੧੭੮॥

Lage Paapa To Ko Sunahu Raaja Gaarhaan ॥10॥178॥

“Listen! O king ! thou shalt be causing a great sin for thyself of Brahmin-killing.”10.178.

ਸੁਨੇ ਬਿਪ ਬੋਲੰ ਉਠਿਯੋ ਆਪ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Sune Bipa Bolaan Autthiyo Aapa Raajaan ॥

Hearing these words of the Brahmin, the king stood up.

ਤਜਿਯੋ ਸਰਪ ਮੇਧੰ ਪਿਤਾ ਬੈਰ ਕਾਜੰ ॥

Tajiyo Sarpa Medhaan Pitaa Bari Kaajaan ॥

He abandoned the serpent-sacrifice and enmity for the death of his father.

ਬੁਲ੍ਯੋ ਬ੍ਯਾਸ ਪਾਸੰ ਕਰਿਯੋ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਚਾਰੰ ॥

Bulaio Baiaasa Paasaan Kariyo Maantar Chaaraan ॥

He called Vyas near him and began consultations.

ਮਹਾ ਬੇਦ ਬਿਆਕਰਣ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਬਿਚਾਰੰ ॥੧੧॥੧੭੯॥

Mahaa Beda Biaakarn Bidiaa Bichaaraan ॥11॥179॥

Vyas was the great scholar of Vedas and the learning of Grammar.11.179.

ਸੁਨੀ ਪੁਤ੍ਰਕਾ ਦੁਇ ਗ੍ਰਿਹੰ ਕਾਸਿ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Sunee Putarkaa Duei Grihaan Kaasi Raajaan ॥

The king had heard that she king of Kashi had two daughter

ਮਹਾ ਸੁੰਦਰੀ ਰੂਪ ਸੋਭਾ ਸਮਾਜੰ ॥

Mahaa Suaandaree Roop Sobhaa Samaajaan ॥

Who were most beautiful and splendour of society.

ਜਿਣਿਉ ਜਾਇ ਤਾ ਕੋ ਹਣੋ ਦੁਸਟ ਪੁਸਟੰ ॥

Jiniau Jaaei Taa Ko Hano Dustta Pusttaan ॥

He wanted to go there in order to conquer them after killing the mighty tyrant.

ਕਰਿਯੋ ਧਿਆਨ ਤਾਨੇ ਲਦੇ ਭਾਰ ਉਸਟੰ ॥੧੨॥੧੮੦॥

Kariyo Dhiaan Taane Lade Bhaara Austtaan ॥12॥180॥

He then left (for that city) with loaded camel.12.180.

ਚਲੀ ਸੈਨ ਸੂਕਰ ਪਰਾਚੀ ਦਿਸਾਨੰ ॥

Chalee Sain Sookar Paraachee Disaanaan ॥

The army moved towards the east like swift wind.

ਚੜੇ ਬੀਰ ਧੀਰੰ ਹਠੇ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਪਾਨੰ ॥

Charhe Beera Dheeraan Hatthe Sasatar Paanaan ॥

With many heroes, enduring the resolute and weapon-wielders,

ਦੁਰਿਯੋ ਜਾਇ ਦੁਰਗ ਸੁ ਬਾਰਾਣਸੀਸੰ ॥

Duriyo Jaaei Durga Su Baaraanseesaan ॥

The king of Kashi concealed himself in his ciadel,

ਘੇਰਿਯੋ ਜਾਇ ਫਉਜੰ ਭਜਿਓ ਏਕ ਈਸੰ ॥੧੩॥੧੮੧॥

Gheriyo Jaaei Phaujaan Bhajiao Eeka Eeesaan ॥13॥181॥

Which was besieged by the army of Janmeja he meditated only on Shiva.13.181.

ਮਚਿਯੋ ਜੁਧ ਸੁਧੰ ਬਹੇ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਘਾਤੰ ॥

Machiyo Judha Sudhaan Bahe Sasatar Ghaataan ॥

The war began in full swing, there were many slayings with weapons

ਗਿਰੇ ਅਧੁ ਵਧੰ ਸਨਧੰ ਬਿਪਾਤੰ ॥

Gire Adhu Vadhaan Sandhaan Bipaataan ॥

And the heroes, cut into bits, fell in the field.

ਗਿਰੇ ਹੀਰ ਚੀਰੰ ਸੁ ਬੀਰੰ ਰਜਾਣੰ ॥

Gire Heera Cheeraan Su Beeraan Rajaanaan ॥

The warriors experienced bloodbath and fell with their clothes filled with blood.

ਕਟੈ ਅਧੁ ਅਧੰ ਛੁਟੇ ਰੁਦ੍ਰ ਧ੍ਯਾਨੰ ॥੧੪॥੧੮੨॥

Kattai Adhu Adhaan Chhutte Rudar Dhaiaanaan ॥14॥182॥

They were chopped into halves the contemplation of Shva was interrupted.14.182.

ਗਿਰੇ ਖੇਤ੍ਰ ਖਤ੍ਰਾਣ ਖਤ੍ਰੀ ਖਤ੍ਰਾਣੰ ॥

Gire Khetar Khtaraan Khtaree Khtaraanaan ॥

Many Kshatriyas of reputation fell in the battlefield.

ਬਜੀ ਭੇਰ ਭੁੰਕਾਰ ਦ੍ਰੁਕਿਆ ਨਿਸਾਣੰ ॥

Bajee Bhera Bhuaankaara Darukiaa Nisaanaan ॥

The dreadful sound of kettledrums and trumpets resounded.

ਕਰੇ ਪੈਜਵਾਰੰ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰੈ ਸੁ ਬੀਰੰ ॥

Kare Paijavaaraan Parchaarai Su Beeraan ॥

The heroic warriors were shouting and making pledges, and also striking blows.

ਫਿਰੇ ਰੁੰਡ ਮੁੰਡੰ ਤਣੰ ਤਛ ਤੀਰੰ ॥੧੫॥੧੮੩॥

Phire Ruaanda Muaandaan Tanaan Tachha Teeraan ॥15॥183॥

The trunks and heads, and bodies pierced by arrows were roaming.15.183.

ਬਿਭੇ ਦੰਤ ਵਰਮੰ ਪ੍ਰਛੇਦੈ ਤਨਾਨੰ ॥

Bibhe Daanta Varmaan Parchhedai Tanaanaan ॥

The shafts were penetrating into the steel-armour

ਕਰੇ ਮਰਦਨੰ ਅਰਦਨੰ ਮਰਦਮਾਨੰ ॥

Kare Mardanaan Ardanaan Mardamaanaan ॥

And the heroic warriors were destroying the pride of others.

ਕਟੇ ਚਰਮ ਬਰਮੰ ਛੁਟੇ ਚਉਰ ਚਾਰੰ ॥

Katte Charma Barmaan Chhutte Chaur Chaaraan ॥

The bodies and armour were being cut and the flywhicks were being trampled

ਗਿਰੇ ਬੀਰ ਧੀਰੰ ਛੁਟੇ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰੰ ॥੧੬॥੧੮੪॥

Gire Beera Dheeraan Chhutte Sasatar Dhaaraan ॥16॥184॥

And with the blows of weapons, the bold warriors were falling.16.184.

ਜਿਣ੍ਯੋ ਕਾਸਕੀਸੰ ਹਣ੍ਯੋ ਸਰਬ ਸੈਨੰ ॥

Jinio Kaaskeesaan Hanio Sarab Sainaan ॥

The king of Kashi was conquered and all his forces were destroyed.

ਬਰੀ ਪੁਤ੍ਰਕਾ ਤਾਹ ਕੰਪ੍ਯੋ ਤ੍ਰਿਨੈਨੰ ॥

Baree Putarkaa Taaha Kaanpaio Trininaan ॥

Both his daughters were wedded by Janmeja, seeing which Shiva, the three-eyed god, trembled.

ਭਇਓ ਮੇਲ ਗੇਲੰ ਮਿਲੇ ਰਾਜ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Mela Gelaan Mile Raaja Raajaan ॥

Both the kings then became friendly the conquered kingdom was returned,

ਭਈ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਚਾਰੰ ਸਰੇ ਸਰਬ ਕਾਜੰ ॥੧੭॥੧੮੫॥

Bhaeee Mitar Chaaraan Sare Sarab Kaajaan ॥17॥185॥

Friendship developed between both the kings and all their works were settled appropriately.17.185.

ਮਿਲੀ ਰਾਜ ਦਾਜੰ ਸੁ ਦਾਸੀ ਅਨੂਪੰ ॥

Milee Raaja Daajaan Su Daasee Anoopaan ॥

The King janmeja received a unique maid-servant in his dowry,

ਮਹਾ ਬਿਦ੍ਯਵੰਤੀ ਅਪਾਰੰ ਸਰੂਪੰ ॥

Mahaa Bidaivaantee Apaaraan Saroopaan ॥

Who was very learned and supremely beautiful.

ਮਿਲੇ ਹੀਰ ਚੀਰੰ ਕਿਤੇ ਸਿਆਉ ਕਰਨੰ ॥

Mile Heera Cheeraan Kite Siaaau Karnaan ॥

He also received diamonds, garments and horses of black ears

ਮਿਲੇ ਮਤ ਦੰਤੀ ਕਿਤੇ ਸੇਤ ਬਰਨੰ ॥੧੮॥੧੮੬॥

Mile Mata Daantee Kite Seta Barnaan ॥18॥186॥

He also got many wanton white-coloured elephants with tusks.18.186.

ਕਰਿਯੋ ਬ੍ਯਾਹ ਰਾਜਾ ਭਇਓ ਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਨੰ ॥

Kariyo Baiaaha Raajaa Bhaeiao Su Parsaannaan ॥

On his marriage, the king became very happy.

ਭਲੀ ਭਾਤ ਪੋਖੇ ਦਿਜੰ ਸਰਬ ਅੰਨੰ ॥

Bhalee Bhaata Pokhe Dijaan Sarab Aannaan ॥

All the Brahmin were satisfied with the grant of all types of corn.

ਕਰੇ ਭਾਂਤਿ ਭਾਤੰ ਮਹਾ ਗਜ ਦਾਨੰ ॥

Kare Bhaanti Bhaataan Mahaa Gaja Daanaan ॥

The king gave in charity various of elephants.

ਭਏ ਦੋਇ ਪੁਤ੍ਰੰ ਮਹਾ ਰੂਪ ਮਾਨੰ ॥੧੯॥੧੮੭॥

Bhaee Doei Putaraan Mahaa Roop Maanaan ॥19॥187॥

From both his wives, two very beautiful sons were born.19.187.

ਲਖੀ ਰੂਪਵੰਤੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਦਾਸੀ ॥

Lakhee Roopvaantee Mahaaraaja Daasee ॥

(One day) the king saw the winsome maid-servant.

ਮਨੋ ਚੀਰ ਕੈ ਚਾਰ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਾ ਨਿਕਾਸੀ ॥

Mano Cheera Kai Chaara Chaandaraa Nikaasee ॥

He felt as if the moonlight hath penetrated out of the moon.

ਲਹੈ ਚੰਚਲਾ ਚਾਰ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਲਤਾ ਸੀ ॥

Lahai Chaanchalaa Chaara Bidiaa Lataa See ॥

He considered her as beautiful lightning and as creeper of learning

ਕਿਧੌ ਕੰਜਕੀ ਮਾਝ ਸੋਭਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸੀ ॥੨੦॥੧੮੮॥

Kidhou Kaanjakee Maajha Sobhaa Parkaasee ॥20॥188॥

Or the inner glory of the lotus hath manifested itself.20.188.

ਕਿਧੌ ਫੂਲ ਮਾਲਾ ਲਖੈ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਮਾ ਸੀ ॥

Kidhou Phoola Maalaa Lakhi Chaandarmaa See ॥

It seemd as if she was a garland of flowers or the moon itself

ਕਿਧੌ ਪਦਮਨੀ ਮੈ ਬਨੀ ਮਾਲਤੀ ਸੀ ॥

Kidhou Padamanee Mai Banee Maalatee See ॥

It may be the flower of Malti or it may be Padmini,

ਕਿਧੌ ਪੁਹਪ ਧੰਨਿਆ ਫੁਲੀ ਰਾਇਬੇਲੰ ॥

Kidhou Puhapa Dhaanniaa Phulee Raaeibelaan ॥

Or it may be Rati (the wife of god of love) or it may be the superb creeper of flowers.

ਤਜੈ ਅੰਗ ਤੇ ਬਾਸੁ ਚੰਪਾ ਫੁਲੇਲੰ ॥੨੧॥੧੮੯॥

Tajai Aanga Te Baasu Chaanpaa Phulelaan ॥21॥189॥

The fragrance of the flowers of champa (Michelia champacca) was emanating from her limbs.21.189.

ਕਿਧੌ ਦੇਵ ਕੰਨਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਿਥੀ ਲੋਕ ਡੋਲੈ ॥

Kidhou Dev Kaanniaa Prithee Loka Dolai ॥

It seemed as if a heavenly damsel was roaming on the earth,

ਕਿਧੌ ਜਛਨੀ ਕਿਨ੍ਰਨੀ ਸਿਉ ਕਲੋਲੈ ॥

Kidhou Jachhanee Kinranee Siau Kalolai ॥

Or a Yaksha or Kinnar woman was busy in her frolics,

ਕਿਧੌ ਰੁਦ੍ਰ ਬੀਜੰ ਫਿਰੈ ਮਧਿ ਬਾਲੰ ॥

Kidhou Rudar Beejaan Phrii Madhi Baalaan ॥

Or the semen of god Shiva had strayed in the form of young damsel,

ਕਿਧੌ ਪਤ੍ਰ ਪਾਨੰ ਨਚੈ ਕਉਲ ਨਾਲੰ ॥੨੨॥੧੯੦॥

Kidhou Patar Paanaan Nachai Kaula Naalaan ॥22॥190॥

Or the drops of water were dancing on the lotus leaf.22.190.

ਕਿਧੌ ਰਾਗਮਾਲਾ ਰਚੀ ਰੰਗ ਰੂਪੰ ॥

Kidhou Raagamaalaa Rachee Raanga Roopaan ॥

It seemed as if a wreath of musical modes was presenting itself in colour and form

ਕਿਧੌ ਇਸਤ੍ਰਿ ਰਾਜਾ ਰਚੀ ਭੂਪ ਭੂਪੰ ॥

Kidhou Eisatri Raajaa Rachee Bhoop Bhoopaan ॥

Or the Lord, king of kings, had created her as the Sovereign of beautiful women

ਕਿਧੌ ਨਾਗ ਕੰਨਿਆ ਕਿਧੌ ਬਾਸਵੀ ਹੈ ॥

Kidhou Naaga Kaanniaa Kidhou Baasavee Hai ॥

Or she was the daughter of a Naga or Basve, the wife of Sheshanaga

ਕਿਧੌ ਸੰਖਨੀ ਚਿਤ੍ਰਨੀ ਪਦਮਨੀ ਹੈ ॥੨੩॥੧੯੧॥

Kidhou Saankhnee Chitarnee Padamanee Hai ॥23॥191॥

Or she was the charming replica of Sankhani, Chitrani or Padmini (9 types of women).23.191.

ਲਸੈ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਰੂਪੰ ਬਚਿਤ੍ਰੰ ਅਪਾਰੰ ॥

Lasai Chitar Roopaan Bachitaraan Apaaraan ॥

Her wonderful and infinite beauty glistened like a painting.

ਮਹਾ ਰੂਪਵੰਤੀ ਮਹਾ ਜੋਬਨਾਰੰ ॥

Mahaa Roopvaantee Mahaa Jobanaaraan ॥

She was most elegant and most youthful.

ਮਹਾ ਗਿਆਨਵੰਤੀ ਸੁ ਬਿਗਿਆਨ ਕਰਮੰ ॥

Mahaa Giaanvaantee Su Bigiaan Karmaan ॥

She was most knowledgeable and adept in scientific works.

ਪੜੇ ਕੰਠਿ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਸੁ ਬਿਦਿਆਦਿ ਧਰਮੰ ॥੨੪॥੧੯੨॥

Parhe Kaantthi Bidiaa Su Bidiaadi Dharmaan ॥24॥192॥

She had all learning at her finger ends and was thus an adept in the discipline.24.192.

ਲਖੀ ਰਾਜ ਕੰਨਿਆਨ ਤੇ ਰੂਪਵੰਤੀ ॥

Lakhee Raaja Kaanniaan Te Roopvaantee ॥

The king considered her more winsome than the light of fire.

ਲਸੈ ਜੋਤ ਜ੍ਵਾਲਾ ਅਪਾਰੰ ਅਨੰਤੀ ॥

Lasai Jota Javaalaa Apaaraan Anaantee ॥

The light of her face shone enormously than the light of fire.

ਲਖ੍ਯੋ ਤਾਹਿ ਜਨਮੇਜਏ ਆਪ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Lakhio Taahi Janmejaee Aapa Raajaan ॥

The king Janmeja himself considered her like this,

ਕਰੇ ਪਰਮ ਭੋਗੰ ਦੀਏ ਸਰਬ ਸਾਜੰ ॥੨੫॥੧੯੩॥

Kare Parma Bhogaan Deeee Sarab Saajaan ॥25॥193॥

Therefore he ardently copulated with her and gave her all the royal paraphernalia.25.193.

ਬਢਿਓ ਨੇਹੁ ਤਾ ਸੋ ਤਜੀ ਰਾਜ ਕੰਨਿਆ ॥

Badhiao Nehu Taa So Tajee Raaja Kaanniaa ॥

The king was greatly in love with her he abandoned the king’s daughters (queens)

ਹੁਤੀ ਸਿਸਟ ਕੀ ਦਿਸਟ ਮਹਿ ਪੁਸਟ ਧੰਨਿਆ ॥

Hutee Sisatta Kee Disatta Mahi Pustta Dhaanniaa ॥

Who were considered eminent and fortunate in the sight of the world.

ਭਇਓ ਏਕ ਪੁਤ੍ਰੰ ਮਹਾ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰੀ ॥

Bhaeiao Eeka Putaraan Mahaa Sasatar Dhaaree ॥

A son, a great weapon-wielder was born to him

ਦਸੰ ਚਾਰ ਚਉਦਾਹ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਬਿਚਾਰੀ ॥੨੬॥੧੯੪॥

Dasaan Chaara Chaudaaha Bidiaa Bichaaree ॥26॥194॥

He became adept in fourteen learnings.26.194.

ਧਰਿਓ ਅਸਮੇਧੰ ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮ ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਨਾਮੰ ॥

Dhariao Asamedhaan Prithama Putar Naamaan ॥

The king named his first son as ASMEDH,

ਭਇਓ ਅਸਮੇਧਾਨ ਦੂਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Asamedhaan Doojo Pardhaanaan ॥

And named his second son as ASMEDHAN.

ਅਜੈ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਾਖ੍ਯੋ ਰਜੀ ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਸੂਰੰ ॥

Ajai Siaangha Raakhio Rajee Putar Sooraan ॥

The maid-servant’s son was named AJAI SINGH,

ਮਹਾ ਜੰਗ ਜੋਧਾ ਮਹਾ ਜਸ ਪੂਰੰ ॥੨੭॥੧੯੫॥

Mahaa Jaanga Jodhaa Mahaa Jasa Pooraan ॥27॥195॥

Who was a great hero, a great warrior and greatly renowned.27.195.

ਭਇਓ ਤਨ ਦੁਰੁਸਤੰ ਬਲਿਸਟੰ ਮਹਾਨੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Tan Durustaan Balisattaan Mahaanaan ॥

He was a person of healthy body and great strength.

ਮਹਾਜੰਗ ਜੋਧਾ ਸੁ ਸਸਤ੍ਰੰ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨੰ ॥

Mahaajaanga Jodhaa Su Sasataraan Pardhaanaan ॥

He was a great warrior in the battlefield and adept in warfare.

ਹਣੈ ਦੁਸਟ ਪੁਸਟੰ ਮਹਾ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰੰ ॥

Hani Dustta Pusttaan Mahaa Sasatar Dhaaraan ॥

He killed prominent tyrants with his sharp-edged weapons.

ਬਡੇ ਸਤ੍ਰ ਜੀਤੇ ਜਿਵੇ ਰਾਵਣਾਰੰ ॥੨੮॥੧੯੬॥

Bade Satar Jeete Jive Raavanaaraan ॥28॥196॥

He conquered many enemies like Lord Rama, the killer of Ranana.28.196.

ਚੜਿਓ ਏਕ ਦਿਵਸੰ ਅਖੇਟੰ ਨਰੇਸੰ ॥

Charhiao Eeka Divasaan Akhettaan Naresaan ॥

One day the King Janmeja went hunting.

ਲਖੇ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਧਾਯੋ ਗਯੋ ਅਉਰ ਦੇਸੰ ॥

Lakhe Mriga Dhaayo Gayo Aaur Desaan ॥

Seeing a deer, he pursued him and went to another country.

ਸ੍ਰਮਿਓ ਪਰਮ ਬਾਟੰ ਤਕਿਯੋ ਏਕ ਤਾਲੰ ॥

Sarmiao Parma Baattaan Takiyo Eeka Taalaan ॥

After the long and arduous journey, the king was tired when he saw a tank,

ਤਹਾ ਦਉਰ ਕੈ ਪੀਨ ਪਾਨੰ ਉਤਾਲੰ ॥੨੯॥੧੯੭॥

Tahaa Daur Kai Peena Paanaan Autaalaan ॥29॥197॥

He ran there quickly to drink water.29.197.

ਕਰਿਓ ਰਾਜ ਸੈਨੰ ਕਢਿਓ ਬਾਰ ਬਾਜੰ ॥

Kariao Raaja Sainaan Kadhiao Baara Baajaan ॥

Then the king went to sleep. (the destiny) caused a horse to come out of water.

ਤਕੀ ਬਾਜਨੀ ਰੂਪ ਰਾਜੰ ਸਮਾਜੰ ॥

Takee Baajanee Roop Raajaan Samaajaan ॥

He saw the beautiful royal mare.

ਲਗ੍ਯੋ ਆਨ ਤਾ ਕੋ ਰਹ੍ਯੋ ਤਾਹਿ ਗਰਭੰ ॥

Lagaio Aan Taa Ko Rahaio Taahi Garbhaan ॥

He copulated with her and made her pregnant.

ਭਇਓ ਸਿਯਾਮ ਕਰਣੰ ਸੁ ਬਾਜੀ ਅਦਰਬੰ ॥੩੦॥੧੯੮॥

Bhaeiao Siyaam Karnaan Su Baajee Adarbaan ॥30॥198॥

From her an invaluable horse of black ears was born.30.198.

ਕਰਿਯੋ ਬਾਜ ਮੇਧੰ ਬਡੋ ਜਗ ਰਾਜਾ ॥

Kariyo Baaja Medhaan Bado Jaga Raajaa ॥

The king Janmeja began his great horse-sacrifice.

ਜਿਣੇ ਸਰਬ ਭੂਪੰ ਸਰੇ ਸਰਬ ਕਾਜਾ ॥

Jine Sarab Bhoopaan Sare Sarab Kaajaa ॥

He conquered all the kings and all his errands were set right.

ਗਡ੍ਯੋ ਜਗ ਥੰਭੰ ਕਰਿਯੋ ਹੋਮ ਕੁੰਡੰ ॥

Gadaio Jaga Thaanbhaan Kariyo Homa Kuaandaan ॥

The columns of the sacrificial place were fixed and the sacrificial altar was constructed.

ਭਲੀ ਭਾਤ ਪੋਖੇ ਬਲੀ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਝੁੰਡੰ ॥੩੧॥੧੯੯॥

Bhalee Bhaata Pokhe Balee Bipar Jhuaandaan ॥31॥199॥

He satisfied nicely the assembly of the Brahmins giving wealth in charity.31.199.

ਦਏ ਕੋਟ ਦਾਨੰ ਪਕੇ ਪਰਮ ਪਾਕੰ ॥

Daee Kotta Daanaan Pake Parma Paakaan ॥

Millins of gifts were given in charity and pure foods were served.

ਕਲੂ ਮਧਿ ਕੀਨੋ ਬਡੋ ਧਰਮ ਸਾਕੰ ॥

Kaloo Madhi Keeno Bado Dharma Saakaan ॥

The king performed a great event of Dharma in the Kaliyuga.

ਲਗੀ ਦੇਖਨੇ ਆਪ ਜਿਉ ਰਾਜ ਬਾਲਾ ॥

Lagee Dekhne Aapa Jiau Raaja Baalaa ॥

As the queen began to scan all this,

ਮਹਾ ਰੂਪਵੰਤੀ ਮਹਾ ਜੁਆਲ ਆਲਾ ॥੩੨॥੨੦੦॥

Mahaa Roopvaantee Mahaa Juaala Aalaa ॥32॥200॥

She the most beautiful and abode of Supreme glory.32.200.

ਉਡ੍ਯੋ ਪਉਨ ਕੇ ਬੇਗ ਸਿਯੋ ਅਗ੍ਰ ਪਤ੍ਰੰ ॥

Audaio Pauna Ke Bega Siyo Agar Pataraan ॥

The frontal garment of the queen flew away by the gust of wind.

ਹਸੇ ਦੇਖ ਨਗਨੰ ਤ੍ਰੀਯੰ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਛਤ੍ਰੰ ॥

Hase Dekh Naganaan Tareeyaan Bipar Chhataraan ॥

The Brahmins and Kshatriyas (in the assembly) seeing the nakedness of the queen laughed.

ਭਇਓ ਕੋਪ ਰਾਜਾ ਗਹੇ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਸਰਬੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Kopa Raajaa Gahe Bipar Sarabaan ॥

The king in great fury caught hold of all the Brahmins.

ਦਹੇ ਖੀਰ ਖੰਡੰ ਬਡੇ ਪਰਮ ਗਰਬੰ ॥੩੩॥੨੦੧॥

Dahe Kheera Khaandaan Bade Parma Garbaan ॥33॥201॥

All the highly proud great Pundits were burnt with hot mixture of milk and sugar.33.201.

ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮ ਬਾਧਿ ਕੈ ਸਰਬ ਮੂੰਡੇ ਮੁੰਡਾਏ ॥

Prithama Baadhi Kai Sarab Mooaande Muaandaaee ॥

Firstly all the Brahmins were bound down and their heads were shaved.

ਪੁਨਰ ਏਡੂਆ ਸੀਸ ਤਾ ਕੇ ਟਿਕਾਏ ॥

Punar Eedooaa Seesa Taa Ke Ttikaaee ॥

Then the pads were placed on the top of their heads.

ਪੁਨਰ ਤਪਤ ਕੈ ਖੀਰ ਕੇ ਮਧਿ ਡਾਰਿਓ ॥

Punar Tapata Kai Kheera Ke Madhi Daariao ॥

Then the boiling milk was poured (within the pads).

ਇਮੰ ਸਰਬ ਬਿਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਕਉ ਜਾਰਿ ਮਾਰਿਓ ॥੩੪॥੨੦੨॥

Eimaan Sarab Biparaan Kau Jaari Maariao ॥34॥202॥

And thus all the Brahmins were burnt and killed.34.202.

ਕਿਤੇ ਬਾਧਿ ਕੈ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਬਾਚੇ ਦਿਵਾਰੰ ॥

Kite Baadhi Kai Bipar Baache Divaaraan ॥

Many Brahmins were entombed in the walls

ਕਿਤੇ ਬਾਧ ਫਾਸੀ ਦੀਏ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਭਾਰੰ ॥

Kite Baadha Phaasee Deeee Bipar Bhaaraan ॥

Many eminent Brahmins were hanged

ਕਿਤੇ ਬਾਰਿ ਬੋਰੇ ਕਿਤੇ ਅਗਨਿ ਜਾਰੇ ॥

Kite Baari Bore Kite Agani Jaare ॥

Many were drowned in water and many were bound in fire

ਕਿਤੇ ਅਧਿ ਚੀਰੇ ਕਿਤੇ ਬਾਧ ਫਾਰੇ ॥੩੫॥੨੦੩॥

Kite Adhi Cheere Kite Baadha Phaare ॥35॥203॥

Many were sawed into halves and many were bound and their bellies wre torn.35.203.

ਲਗਿਯੋ ਦੋਖ ਭੂਪੰ ਬਢਿਯੋ ਕੁਸਟ ਦੇਹੀ ॥

Lagiyo Dokh Bhoopaan Badhiyo Kustta Dehee ॥

The king then suffered from the blemish of Brahmin-killing and his body was inflicted by leprosy.

ਸਭੇ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਬੋਲੇ ਕਰਿਯੋ ਰਾਜ ਨੇਹੀ ॥

Sabhe Bipar Bole Kariyo Raaja Nehee ॥

He called all other Brahmins and treated them with love.

ਕਹੋ ਕਉਨ ਸੋ ਬੈਠਿ ਕੀਜੈ ਬਿਚਾਰੰ ॥

Kaho Kauna So Baitthi Keejai Bichaaraan ॥

He asked them to sit and contemplate as to how,

ਦਹੈ ਦੇਹ ਦੋਖੰ ਮਿਟੈ ਪਾਪ ਭਾਰੰ ॥੩੬॥੨੦੪॥

Dahai Deha Dokhaan Mittai Paapa Bhaaraan ॥36॥204॥

The suffering of the body and the great sin can be removed.36.204.

ਬੋਲੇ ਰਾਜ ਦੁਆਰੰ ਸਬੈ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਆਏ ॥

Bole Raaja Duaaraan Sabai Bipar Aaee ॥

All the invited Brahmins came to the royal court.

ਬਡੇ ਬਿਆਸ ਤੇ ਆਦਿ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਬੁਲਾਏ ॥

Bade Biaasa Te Aadi Lai Ke Bulaaee ॥

The eminent like Vyas and other were called.

ਦੇਖੈ ਲਾਗ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰੰ ਬੋਲੇ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਸਰਬੰ ॥

Dekhi Laaga Saastaraan Bole Bipar Sarabaan ॥

After scanning the Shastras, all the Brahmins said,

ਕਰਿਯੋ ਬਿਪ੍ਰਮੇਧੰ ਬਢਿਓ ਭੂਪ ਗਰਬੰ ॥੩੭॥੨੦੫॥

Kariyo Biparmedhaan Badhiao Bhoop Garbaan ॥37॥205॥

“The ego of the king hath increased and because of this conceit, he mashed the Brahmins.37.205.

ਸੁਨਹੁ ਰਾਜ ਸਰਦੂਲ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਨਿਧਾਨੰ ॥

Sunahu Raaja Sardoola Bidiaa Nidhaanaan ॥

“Listen, O Supreme monarch, the treasure of learning

ਕਰਿਯੋ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਮੇਧੰ ਸੁ ਜਗੰ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਨੰ ॥

Kariyo Bipar Medhaan Su Jagaan Parmaanaan ॥

“Thou didst mash the Brahmins during the sacrifice

ਭਇਓ ਅਕਸਮੰਤ੍ਰੰ ਕਹਿਓ ਨਾਹਿ ਕਉਨੈ ॥

Bhaeiao Akasamaantaraan Kahiao Naahi Kaunai ॥

“All this happened suddenly, no one directed thee for this

ਕਰੀ ਜਉਨ ਹੋਤੀ ਭਈ ਬਾਤ ਤਉਨੈ ॥੩੮॥੨੦੬॥

Karee Jauna Hotee Bhaeee Baata Taunai ॥38॥206॥

“All this hath been got done by the Providence, such happening had been recorded earlier.”38.206.

ਸੁਨਹੁ ਬਿਆਸ ਤੇ ਪਰਬ ਅਸਟੰ ਦਸਾਨੰ ॥

Sunahu Biaasa Te Parba Asattaan Dasaanaan ॥

“O King ! Listen from Vyas eighteen Parvas (parts) of Mahabharata

ਦਹੈ ਦੇਹ ਤੇ ਕੁਸਟ ਸਰਬੰ ਨ੍ਰਿਪਾਨੰ ॥

Dahai Deha Te Kustta Sarabaan Nripaanaan ॥

“Then all the ailment of leprosy will be removed from thy body.”

ਬੋਲੈ ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਬਿਆਸੰ ਸੁਨੈ ਲਾਗ ਪਰਬੰ ॥

Bolai Bipar Biaasaan Sunai Laaga Parbaan ॥

The eminent Brahmin Vyas was then called and the king began to listen to the Parvas (of Mahabharata).

ਪਰਿਯੋ ਭੂਪ ਪਾਇਨ ਤਜੇ ਸਰਬ ਗਰਬੰ ॥੩੯॥੨੦੭॥

Pariyo Bhoop Paaein Taje Sarab Garbaan ॥39॥207॥

The king fell at the feet of Vyas forsaking all pride.39.207.

ਸੁਨਹੁ ਰਾਜ ਸਰਦੂਲ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਨਿਧਾਨੰ ॥

Sunahu Raaja Sardoola Bidiaa Nidhaanaan ॥

(Vyas said J Listen, O Supreme monarch ! the treasure of learning

ਹੂਓ ਭਰਥ ਕੇ ਬੰਸ ਮੈ ਰਘੁਰਾਨੰ ॥

Hooao Bhartha Ke Baansa Mai Raghuraanaan ॥

In the linege of Bharat, there was a king named Raghu

ਭਇਓ ਤਉਨ ਕੇ ਬੰਸ ਮੈ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜਾ ॥

Bhaeiao Tauna Ke Baansa Mai Raam Raajaa ॥

In his line, there was the king Rama

ਦੀਜੈ ਛਤ੍ਰ ਦਾਨੰ ਨਿਧਾਨੰ ਬਿਰਾਜਾ ॥੪੦॥੨੦੮॥

Deejai Chhatar Daanaan Nidhaanaan Biraajaa ॥40॥208॥

Who gave the gift of life to the kashatriyas from the wrath of Parasurama and also the treasures and comfortable living.40.208.

ਭਇਓ ਤਉਨ ਕੀ ਜਦ ਮੈ ਜਦੁ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Tauna Kee Jada Mai Jadu Raajaan ॥

In his clan, there was a king named Yadu

ਦਸੰ ਚਾਰ ਚੌਦਹ ਸੁ ਬਿਦਿਆ ਸਮਾਜੰ ॥

Dasaan Chaara Choudaha Su Bidiaa Samaajaan ॥

Who was erudite in all fourteen learnings

ਭਇਓ ਤਉਨ ਕੇ ਬੰਸ ਮੈ ਸੰਤਨੇਅੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Tauna Ke Baansa Mai Saantaneaan ॥

In his family, there was a king named Santanu

ਭਏ ਤਾਹਿ ਕੇ ਕਉਰਓ ਪਾਡਵੇਅੰ ॥੪੧॥੨੦੯॥

Bhaee Taahi Ke Kaurao Paadaveaan ॥41॥209॥

In his line, there were then Kaurvas and Pandavas.41.209.

ਭਏ ਤਉਨ ਕੇ ਬੰਸ ਮੈ ਧ੍ਰਿਤਰਾਸਟਰੰ ॥

Bhaee Tauna Ke Baansa Mai Dhritaraasattaraan ॥

In his family, there was Dhritrashtra,

ਮਹਾ ਜੁਧ ਜੋਧਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੋਧਾ ਮਹਾ ਸੁਤ੍ਰੰ ॥

Mahaa Judha Jodhaa Parbodhaa Mahaa Sutaraan ॥

Who was a great hero in wars and a teacher of great enemies.

ਭਏ ਤਉਨ ਕੇ ਕਉਰਵੰ ਕ੍ਰੂਰ ਕਰਮੰ ॥

Bhaee Tauna Ke Kaurvaan Karoor Karmaan ॥

In his house there were Kauravas of vicious Karmas,

ਕੀਓ ਛਤ੍ਰਣੰ ਜੈਨ ਕੁਲ ਛੈਣ ਕਰਮੰ ॥੪੨॥੨੧੦॥

Keeao Chhatarnaan Jain Kula Chhain Karmaan ॥42॥210॥

Who worked as a chisel (destroyer) for the clan of Kshatriyas.42.210.

ਕੀਓ ਭੀਖਮੇ ਅਗ੍ਰ ਸੈਨਾ ਸਮਾਜੰ ॥

Keeao Bheekhme Agar Sainaa Samaajaan ॥

They made Bhishama the General of their forces

ਭਇਓ ਕ੍ਰੁਧ ਜੁਧੰ ਸਮੁਹ ਪੰਡੁ ਰਾਜੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Karudha Judhaan Samuha Paandu Raajaan ॥

In great fury they waged their war against the sons of Pandu.

ਤਹਾ ਗਰਜਿਯੋ ਅਰਜਨੰ ਪਰਮ ਬੀਰੰ ॥

Tahaa Garjiyo Arjanaan Parma Beeraan ॥

In that war, the Supreme hereo Arjuna roared.

ਧਨੁਰ ਬੇਦ ਗਿਆਤਾ ਤਜੇ ਪਰਮ ਤੀਰੰ ॥੪੩॥੨੧੧॥

Dhanur Beda Giaataa Taje Parma Teeraan ॥43॥211॥

He was an adept in archery and shot his shafts superbly.43.211.

ਤਜੀ ਬੀਰ ਬਾਨਾ ਵਰੀ ਬੀਰ ਖੇਤੰ ॥

Tajee Beera Baanaa Varee Beera Khetaan ॥

The great hero Arjuna shot his chain of arrows in the field (with such skill),

ਹਣਿਓ ਭੀਖਮੰ ਸਭੈ ਸੈਨਾ ਸਮੇਤੰ ॥

Haniao Bheekhmaan Sabhai Sainaa Sametaan ॥

That he killed Bhishama and destroyed al his forces.

ਦਈ ਬਾਣ ਸਿਜਾ ਗਰੇ ਭੀਖਮੈਣੰ ॥

Daeee Baan Sijaa Gare Bheekhmainaan ॥

He gave Bhishama the bed of arrows, on which he lay down.

ਜਯੰ ਪਤ੍ਰ ਪਾਇਓ ਸੁਖੰ ਪਾਡਵੇਣੰ ॥੪੪॥੨੧੨॥

Jayaan Patar Paaeiao Sukhaan Paadavenaan ॥44॥212॥

The great Pandava (Arjuna) attained the victory comfortably.44.212.

ਭਏ ਦ੍ਰੋਣ ਸੈਨਾਪਤੀ ਸੈਨਪਾਲੰ ॥

Bhaee Darona Sainaapatee Sainpaalaan ॥

The second general of Kauravas and master of their forces was Daronacharya.

ਭਇਓ ਘੋਰ ਜੁਧੰ ਤਹਾ ਤਉਨ ਕਾਲੰ ॥

Bhaeiao Ghora Judhaan Tahaa Tauna Kaaln ॥

There at that time a horrible war was waged.

ਹਣਿਓ ਧ੍ਰਿਸਟ ਦੋਨੰ ਤਜੇ ਦ੍ਰੋਣ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੰ ॥

Haniao Dhrisatta Donaan Taje Darona Paraanaan ॥

Dhrishtadyumna killed Dronacharya, who breathed his last.

ਕਰਿਓ ਜੁਧ ਤੇ ਦੇਵਲੋਕੰ ਪਿਆਣੰ ॥੪੫॥੨੧੩॥

Kariao Judha Te Devalokaan Piaanaan ॥45॥213॥

Dying in the battlefield, he went to heaven.45.213.

ਭਏ ਕਰਣ ਸੈਨਾਪਤੀ ਛਤ੍ਰਪਾਲੰ ॥

Bhaee Karn Sainaapatee Chhatarpaalaan ॥

Karan became the third General of the Kaurva army,

ਮਚ੍ਯੋ ਜੁਧ ਕ੍ਰੁਧੰ ਮਹਾ ਬਿਕਰਾਲੰ ॥

Machaio Judha Karudhaan Mahaa Bikaraalaan ॥

Who in great fury waged a terrible war.

ਹਣਿਓ ਤਾਹਿ ਪੰਥੰ ਸਦੰ ਸੀਸੁ ਕਪਿਓ ॥

Haniao Taahi Paanthaan Sadaan Seesu Kapiao ॥

He was killed by Partha (Arjuna) and immediately cut off his head.

ਗਿਰਿਓ ਤਉਣ ਯੁਧਿਸਟਰੰ ਰਾਜੁ ਥਪਿਓ ॥੪੬॥੨੧੪॥

Giriao Tauna Yudhisattaraan Raaju Thapiao ॥46॥214॥

After his fall (death), the rule of Yudhishtra was firmly established.46.214.

ਭਲੀ ਭਾਂਤਿ ਕੁਟਿਓ ਬਲੀ ਪੰਚ ਦਲ੍ਯੰ ॥

Bhalee Bhaanti Kuttiao Balee Paancha Dalaiaan ॥

He beat the brave Pandava foces fiercely,

ਪੁਨਰ ਹਸਤ ਯੁਧਿਸਟਰੰ ਸਕਤ ਬੇਧੰ ॥

Punar Hasata Yudhisattaraan Sakata Bedhaan ॥

And wounded the elephant of Yudhistra with his dagger.

ਗਿਰਿਯੋ ਜੁਧ ਭੂਪੰ ਬਲੀ ਭੂਪ ਬੇਧੰ ॥੪੭॥੨੧੫॥

Giriyo Judha Bhoopaan Balee Bhoop Bedhaan ॥47॥215॥

Because of this Yudhistra fell down, but he killed the brave Salaya.47.215.