An Index to the Names in the Mahabharata, with Short Explanations and a Concordance to the Bombay and Calcutta Editions and P. C. Roy's Translation c5.s6.325
An Index to the Names in the Mahābhārata, with Short Explanations and a Concordance to the Bombay and Calcutta Editions and P. C. Roy's Translation c5.s6.325
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who slew many and vanquished the Pāṇḍavas, etc. (ρ); Yudhishṭhira heard the sound of Pāñcajanya and thought Arjuna to be in distress; he requested Sātyaki to go to Arjuna and bring him news of his safety; Arjuna had said in the Daivātavana to Yudhishṭhira, "even if Kṛṣṇa, etc. (σ), assist us, I shall yet appoint Sātyaki for our aid, since there is none equal to him," and Yudhishṭhira had witnessed his reverence for Arjuna at Dvārakā when returning from the tīrthas, and at Upaplavya his affection for the Pāṇḍavas; "the day is about to end"; amongst the Vṛṣṇis two were regarded as atirathas: Pradyumna and Sātyaki (in weapons equal to Nārāyaṇa, in strength to Saṅkarṣaṇa, in bravery to Arjuna, surpassing Bhīshma and Droṇa) (VII, 110). Sātyaki hesitated to comply with Yudhishṭhira's request on the ground of the counter-commands of Arjuna ("only Pradyumna and Sātyaki are a match for Droṇa in battle"); "the Saurīrakas, etc. (τ), D., As., men, Rā., K., M.-U., etc., are no match for Arjuna in battle." Yudhishṭhira pressed his request, saying that Bhīma, etc. (υ), will protect him during Sātyaki's absence (VII, 111). Sātyaki agreed to obey Yudhishṭhira; "the distance from here is three yojanas"; he would crush the elephants of the Añjana breed, mounted by Mlecchas (named Rukmarathas), commanded by Karṇa and devoted to Duḥśāsana, at Karṇa's command returning from the pursuit of Arjuna and waiting for Sātyaki, and also ordered by Duryodhana;
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he would also crush those 700 elephants ridden by Kirātas (sprung from the race of Agni) (φ) and formerly given by the Kirāta king to Arjuna; obtaining these and Kṛpa, etc. (ψ), Duryodhana thought lightly of the Pāṇḍavas; "also the Kāmbojas (a full akṣauhiṇī) are on the alert with their eyes on me." Then Sātyaki directed his chariot to be properly equipped; "I shall also have to encounter the Cakas." Yudhishṭhira caused quivers, etc., to be placed on Sātyaki's chariot (with steeds of the Sindhu breed); then Sātyaki set out (description) with his charioteer and friend, the younger brother of Dāruka. Bhīmasena also set out with Sātyaki, but was prevailed upon by Sātyaki to return and protect Yudhishṭhira (VII, 112). Yudhishṭhira followed Sātyaki in order to reach the chariot of Droṇa. Dhṛṣṭadyumna and king Vasudāna urged the warriors to protect Sātyaki. Sātyaki made the Kurus flee away. Droṇa & Sātyaki, who then, like Arjuna, avoided Droṇa, pointing out to his charioteer the Avantis, etc. (χ), and then smiting the great host of Karṇa. Kṛtavarman & Sātyaki, who slew Kṛtavarman's charioteer and issued out of the Bhoja division, while Kṛtavarman (himself urging his steeds) attacked Bhīmasena. Yuyudhāna & the Kāmbojas. Droṇa (making the Bhoja king protect his troops) parsed Yuyudhāna, while the Pāṇḍava host began to resist him. The Pāñcālas (headed by Bhīmasena) & Kṛtavarman (VII, 113).
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Dhṛtarāṣṭra wondered before Sañjaya that even such an army as his should be slain ("it must be Destiny"), and asked about what passed. Sañjaya, quoting Vidura, rebuked Dhṛtarāṣṭra, and then related: the Pārthas (ψ) (headed by Bhīmasena) & the Bhoja king Kṛtavarman; Cikhaṇḍin was brought away from the battle by his charioteer; Kṛtavarman vanquished all the Pārthas, etc. (ω) (VII, 114). Sātyaki turned back to check Kṛtavarman, whom he deprived of his chariot; then he broke the hostile division and proceeded on his way. Sātyaki & Rukmaratha (with the Trigartas and elephants, to the left of Droṇa's host; urged by Duryodhana they waited for Sātyaki); this elephant division fled away. The Magadha king Jalasandha (on an elephant) & Yuyudhāna (with white steeds), who slew him; the Kurus fled away. Drona & Yuyudhāna (VII, 115). Drona, etc. (αα) & Yuyudhāna; Duryodhana fled away, mounting the chariot of Citrasena. Kṛtavarman & Yuyudhāna, who made him fall on his knees (VII, 116). Drona & Sātyaki, whose driver swooned away; Sātyaki, acting as his own driver, continued to fight with Drona, who was carried away by his steeds; the troops broke. Drona returned to the front of the array in order to check the Pāṇḍavas (VII, 117). King Sudarṣaṇa & Sātyaki, who slew him (VII, 118). Sātyaki's driver pronounced an eulogy (ββ) upon him. Sātyaki urged him to take him to the Kāmbojas; Yuyudhāna & the Yavanas, who fled away; thousands of Kāmbojas, etc. (γγ), were similarly slain by Sātyaki; Cā.
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and G. applauded him (VII, 119). Yuyudhāna proceeded towards Arjuna; Duryodhana, etc. (δδ), followed him behind and attacked him as he proceeded slowly; an awful carnage set in; Duryodhana's chariot was taken away by the steeds; the others then fled away. Yuyudhāna proceeded towards the chariot of Arjuna (VII, 120). Dhṛtarāṣṭra wondered before Sañjaya at the feats of Yuyudhāna ("I think Destiny is now unpropitious"). Sañjaya blamed Dhṛtarāṣṭra and Duryodhana, and then continued his narrative. At the command of Duryodhana the Saṃcaptakas rallying, with a number of Cakas, etc. (εε) (headed by Duryodhana), attacked Sātyaki; Duḥśasana (with a large force of robbers) & Sātyaki; many elephants of the race of Añjana, etc. (ζζ), were slain, and many steeds of the Vanāyu race, etc. (ηη), and many thousands of warriors; many Daradas & Sātyaki; they fled away. Drona, hearing the noise, told his charioteer to take the chariot to the spot where Yuyudhāna was; the charioteer remarked that the Pāṇḍavas and Pāṇḍavas were rushing against Drona; suddenly Sātyaki appeared, and the broken troops and Duḥśasana, all struck with panic, rushed towards Drona's division (VII, 121). Drona rebuked Duḥśasana for his cowardice (quoting his words to Draupadī), and told him to make peace with the Pāṇḍavas (θθ). Duḥśasana (with Mlecchas) & Sātyaki. Drona & the Pāṇḍavas + the Pāṇḍavas, etc. (ι); Drona slew the Pāṇḍava prince Viraketu, and his brothers Citraketu, Sudhanvan, Citravarman, and Citraratha;
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Dhṛṣṭadyumna mounted Drona's chariot, but was then carried away by his own steeds; having caused a great carnage Drona once more took up his station in the midst of his own array (VII, 122). Duḥśasana & Sātyaki; the warriors of Duḥśasana (but not himself) fled away. Duryodhana urged a body of 3,000 Trigartas towards Yuyudhāna, who slew 500; then they turned towards Drona. While Sātyaki was proceeding towards Arjuna he was again attacked by Duḥśasana, who was taken up by the Trigarta leader on his chariot; Sātyaki did not slay him, recollecting the words of Bhīmasena, but quickly proceeded along the track of Arjuna (VII, 123). D. and Cā. wondered. Bhīmasena, etc. (κκ), & the Kauravas. Sātyaki proceeded towards Arjuna. Duryodhana & the Pāṇḍavas (λλ); Duryodhana caused a great carnage. Drona (in order to resene Duryodhana) & the Pāṇḍavas; a dreadful carnage took place. Then there arose a loud uproar from the place where Arjuna was (VII, 124). In the afternoon: Drona & the Somakas (and Pāṇḍavas); Bṛhatkṣattra (of the Kekayas) & Drona; both invoked the Brāhma weapon; Bṛhatkṣattra was slain by Drona, who then slew the Cedi Dhṛṣṭaketu (the son of Ciśupāla; with steeds of the Kāmboja breed), and then Dhṛṣṭaketu's son, and the son of Jarāsandha. The Cedis, etc. (μμ), & Drona, who slew them, cepecially the foremost among the Cedis. The Pāṇḍavas began to tremble and loudly called for Bhīmasena and