Friday, April 11, 2014

Masters

Vidura to Yudhistira

Formerly thou were instructed 
  1. on the mountains of Himavat by Meru Savarni; in the town of Varanavata by Krishna Dwaipayana; 
  2. on the cliff of Bhrigu by Rama; and 
  3. on the banks of the Dhrishadwati by Sambhu himself. 
  4. Thou hast also listened to the instruction of the great Rishi Asita on the hills of Anjana; and
  5. thou becamest a disciple of Bhrigu on the banks of the Kalmashi. 
  6. Narada and this thy priest Dhaumya will now become thy instructors.
In the matter of the next world, abandon not these excellent lessons thou hast obtained from the Rishis. O son of Pandu. 
  1. thou surpassest in intelligence even Pururavas, 
  2. the son of Ila; in strength, 
  3. all other monarchs, and in virtue, even the Rishis.
Therefore, resolve thou earnestly 
  1. to win victory, which belongeth to Indra; 
  2. to control thy wrath, which belongeth to Yama; 
  3. to give in charity, which belongeth to Kuvera; and 
  4. to control all passions, which belongeth to Varuna.
 And, O Bharata, obtain thou 
  1. the power of gladdening from the moon, 
  2. the power of sustaining all from water; 
  3. forbearance from the earth; 
  4. energy from the entire solar disc; 
  5. strength from the winds, and 
  6. affluence from the other elements.
Welfare and immunity from ailment be thine; I hope to see thee return. And, O Yudhishthira, act properly and duly in all seasons,--in those of distress--in those of difficulty,--indeed, in respect of everything, O son of Kunti, with our leave go hence. O Bharata, blessing be thine. No one can say that ye have done anything sinful before. We hope to see thee, therefore, return in safety and crowned with success."
http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02077.htm

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