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तस्मिन्हि यात्रा लोकस्य भूतानामीश्वरो हि सः । तस्मिन्धृतिश्च वीर्यं च प्रज्ञा चौजश्च माधवे॥५-८३-६॥
Indeed, in him lies the course and continuance of the world; he is the lord of beings. In Mādhava reside steadfastness, strength, discernment, and vital energy.
english translation
स मान्यतां नरश्रेष्ठः स हि धर्मः सनातनः । पूजितो हि सुखाय स्यादसुखः स्यादपूजितः॥५-८३-७॥
Let that best of men be honored; this indeed is the perennial dharma. When honored, he conduces to welfare; when not honored, it results in adversity.
english translation
स चेत्तुष्यति दाशार्ह उपचारैररिंदमः । कृत्स्नान्सर्वानभिप्रायान्प्राप्स्यामः सर्वराजसु॥५-८३-८॥
If the Dāśārha—subduer of foes—is satisfied by proper courtesies and attentions, we shall attain all our intended aims among all kings.
english translation
तस्य पूजार्थमद्यैव संविधत्स्व परंतप । सभाः पथि विधीयन्तां सर्वकामसमाहिताः॥५-८३-९॥
Therefore, for his honor, make arrangements this very day, O subduer of foes. Let reception-halls be set up along the route, fully supplied with every necessity.
english translation
यथा प्रीतिर्महाबाहो त्वयि जायेत तस्य वै । तथा कुरुष्व गान्धारे कथं वा भीष्म मन्यसे॥५-८३-१०॥
Act, O mighty-armed one, O Gāndhāra, in such a way that his goodwill may truly arise toward you. And you, Bhīṣma—what is your assessment?
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