Vichakhnu Gita [Vichakhnu Gita appears in Chapter 257 of Mokshadharma Parva of Shanti Parva, as a conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhishma.] Bhishma said: “In this connection is cited an old narrative of what was recited by king Vichakhnu through compassion for all creatures. Beholding the mangled body of a bull,…
1008 names of Mahadeva: Epilogue After Vasudeva had ceased to speak, the great Yogin, viz. the Island-born Krishna, addressed Yudhishthira, saying, “O son, do you recite this hymn consisting of the thousand and eight names of Mahadeva, and let Maheshwara be gratified with you. In former days, O son, I…
1008 names of Mahadeva Vasudeva said, “Concentrating his mind, O Yudhishthira. the regenerate Rishi Upamanyu, with hands joined together in reverence uttered this abstract of names (applying to Mahadeva), commencing from the beginning. Upamanyu said, “I shall adore that great Deity who deserves the adorations of all creatures, by uttering…
1008 names of Mahadeva: Prologue Yudhishthira requests Bhishma to tell him all the names of Maheshwara Yudhishthira said, “O son of the River Ganga, you have heard all the names of Maheshwara, the Lord of the universe. Do you tell us, O grandsire, all the names that are applied, O…
What should a man do to pass pleasantly from this world into the other? Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhishma This conversation is narrated by Vaishampayana to Janamejaya (Dana-dharma Parva, Anushasana Parva). Yudhishthira said, “What should a man do in order to pass pleasantly through this and the other world. How,…
Kinds of men and women in whom goddess prosperity always resides: Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhishma This conversation was narrated by Vaishampayana to Janamejaya (Dana-dharma Parva, Anushadana Parva). Yudhishthira said, “Tell me, O grandsire, in what kind of man or woman, O chief of the Bharatas, does the goddess of…
Instructions unto a person belonging to low order of birth: Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhishma Yudhishthira said, “I wish to know, O royal sage, whether any fault is incurred by one who from interested or disinterested friendship imparts instructions unto a person belonging to a low order of birth! O…
Broken promise to Brahmanas: Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhishma This conversation is narrated by Vaishampayana to Janamejaya (Dana-dharma Parva, Anushasana Parva) Yudhishthira said, “O grandsire, O you of great splendour, what do those men become who, through stupefaction of intellect, do not make gifts unto Brahmanas after having promised to…
Who deserves worship? Conversation between Yudhishthira and Bhishma This conversation was narrated by Vaishampayana to Janamejaya (Dana-dharma Parva, Anushasana Parva). Yudhishthira said, “Who are deserving of worship? Who are they unto whom one may bow? Who are they, O Bharata, unto whom you would bend your head? Who, again, are…
Karma and Destiny: Conversation between Vasishtha and Brahma This conversation is narrated by Bhishma to Yudhishthira (Dana-dharma Parva of Anushasana Parva) Yudhishthira said, “Tell me, O learned sire that are versed in all the scriptures, of Exertion and Destiny which is the most powerful?” Bhishma said, ‘This ancient story of…