Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter -1 - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritarashtra 62 – 80

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter -1

Chapter – 5  - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritarashtra 62 – 80

 

Vidura speaks “Oh! Bharatharshabha, there are four deeds which provide fear and dreadful results, if it was not performed with utmost devotion and concentration, are 1) The fire sacrifices/Agnihothram without devotion or dedication 2,) The vow of silence 3) Adhyayanam/learning of scriptures and sacred texts, 4) and  fire sacrifices. Oh! Rajan, there are five Agni’s should be preserved and served with all efforts 1) father 2) Mother 3) Athma, 4) Agni, and 5) preceptor. The person who worships the five categories people would earn admiration and Shreyas 1)the worship of  Deities 2) performance of ancestral rites/Pithrus, 3) worship of humans by offerings charities, 4) serving Bhikshu/Sanyasin/Vipra and the protection of Go 5) and serving the guests. Oh! Rajan, there are five categories of people you will meet wherever you go 1) friends 2) enemies 3) people neither your friends nor enemies 4) people who give shelter to you 5) the people who seek shelter from you. Oh! Rajan, if any of the five sense organs of human remain uncontrolled, the intellect of the Jeeva gets wasted, like the milk filled in the leather pouch that has a hole in it. Oh! Rajan, the person who seeks welfare and fortune should abandon these six habits 1) excessive sleep 2) laziness 3) Bhayam/fear 4) Krodham/anger 5) drowsiness 6) and procrastination. Oh! Rajan, there are six types of people should be abandoned, like the ferry shattered in the middle of the ocean are 1) The preceptor who does not give lectures on Shastra 2) The priest who does not practice Veda Adhyayanam 3) The King who is not capable to protect his Praja 4) The wife who does not speak pleasing words 5) The cowherd who is not willing to take the cows for grazing in the fields 6) Napitha/hair-doer who is not willing to stay in the village and would like to move to the woods.   Oh! Bharatharshabha, there are six virtues should be protected always and they are 1) Truthfulness, 2) Dhanam/performance of charities 3) hard-working nature 4) free from jealous 5) endurance and 6) Enthusiasm. Oh! Rajan, there  are six types of comforts in this world 1) Permanent income 2) free from ailments 3) devoted wife 4) Chaste and virtuous wife 5) virtuous son and 6) fruitful knowledge. Oh! Rajan, the person who has perfect control over the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, would remain untouched by the sins, and will not undergo afflictions. Oh! Rajan, there are six types of people who depend on each other 1) The thieves chases after the careless people 2) female lover depends on male partner 3) The patients depend on the physician 4) The priests depend on the Yajamana/wealthy people who are prepared to conduct the spiritual rite 5) The King depends on the people who are constantly engages in conflicts 6) The scholars depend on the ignorant people. Oh! Rajan, there are six types of things which easily gets destroyed if it was not taken care properly 1)Cows 2) Sevadharmam/service to preceptors and the devotees of the Lord 3) Agriculture 4) wife 5) knowledge and 6) wealth of a Shudra. Oh! Rajan, there are six types of people get ignored after the service is received and given 1) The disciple who has earned knowledge from the preceptor 2) A married person discard mother after the marriage 3) man discard a woman after having pleasing relationship with her and after fulfilling his desire 4) The person who received help from the other at the time of crisis 5) The person who has crossed the river in a ferry, forgets the ferryman 6) Patients forgets their doctor after receiving a cure for the illnesses. Oh! Rajan, there are six things which could provide welfare to Jeeva 1) good health 2) living without debt 3) living without undertaking long journeys 4) constant association with the Sajjanas 5) person who engages in self-employment 6) living a life without anxieties and fear. Oh! Bharatharshabha, there are six types of people undergoes afflictions always, they are 1) person who depends on others wealth 2) jealous 3) hatred 4) unsatisfied 5) angry person 6) and doubtful person. Oh! Rajan, there seven types of activities should be avoided by a wise ruler, which could bring permanent grief 1) hunting expedition 2) association with females 3) gambling 4) consumption of spirituous ingredients 5) harsh talks 6) merciless punishments 7) and improper utilization of wealth. Oh! Bharatharshabha, there are eight visible signs of a person who is going to meet permanent destruction, therefore one should avoid these eight activities, they are 1) Hatred towards the Vipras/Bhramins and opposing religious and spiritual rites, 2) creates obstacles to the performance of rites, 3) taking away the properties of Vipra, 4) treating them as enemies, 5)  killing Vipras and taking pleasure in insulting them publicly,  6) feeling jealous of praising them, 7)  Hesitate to invite them to conduct the religious and spiritual rite and 8) ignoring their requirements in the performance of rites. Oh! Rajan, there are eight tasks which provide immense bliss to a doer, therefore these eight tasks are considered as the source of welfare and happiness too. They are 1) meeting with the closest companions 2) sudden arrival of wealth through proper means 3) praising the virtues of sons 4) feeling exhausted by the husband and wife at the end of perfect physical relationship 5) having a pleasing conversation with the beloved people at the proper hours 6) respect and admiration in the society 7) fulfilling one’s own tasks and desires 8) earning fame and respect from society.”

 

Chathvarikarmani Bhayankarani | Bhayam Prayacchanthya Yadhakrithani| Managnihothram Utha Mana Maunam | Manenadheethamutha Manayajja: ||

 

Panchagnayo Manushyena  Paricharya: Prayathnatha : | Pitha Mathagnirathma  Cha Gurushcha  Bharatharshabha||

 

Panchaiva  Poojayanloke  Yasha: Prapnothi Kevalam | Devan Pithru Manushyamshcha  Bhikshunathidhi Panchaman ||

 

Pancha Thvamanugamishyanthi Yathra Yathra Gamishyasi | Mithranyamithra  Madhyasthadha  Upajeevyo Upajeevana: ||

 

Panchendhriyasya Marthyasya  Cchidhram Chedhekam Indhriyam | Thathoasya  Sravathi Prajja Dhrithe : Padhadhivodhakam ||

 

Shad Dhosha: Purusheneha Hathavya  Bhoothimicchatha | Nidhra  Thadhri Bhayam Krodha Alasyam Dheergha Suthratha ||

 

Shadiman Purusho Jahyadhabinnam Navamivarnnave | Apravaktharamacharyam Anadheeyanamrithvijam ||

 

Arakshitharam Rajanam Bharyam Cha Priyavadhineem | Gramakaram Cha Gopalam Vanakamam Cha Napitham ||

 

Shadeva Thu Guna: Pumsa Na Hathavya: Kadhachana | Sathyam Dhanam Analasyamansooya Kshama Dhrithi: ||

 

Arthagamo Nithyamarogitha  Cha Priya Cha Bharya  Priyavadhini Cha | Vashyashcha  Puthroarththakari Cha Vidhya Shat Jeevalokasya Sukhani Rajan ||

 

Shannamathmani Nithyanamaishvaryam Yo Adhigacchathi | Na Sa  Papai:  Kuthoanarththairujyathe Vijithendhriya: ||

 

Shadime Shadsu Jeevanthi Sapthamo Nopalabhyathe | Chora: Pramaththe  Jeevanthi Vyadhitheshu Chikithsaka: ||

 

Pramadha: Kamayaneshu Yajamaneshu Yajaka: | Raja Vivadhamaneshu Nithyam Moorkheshu Panditha: ||

 

Shadimani Vinashyanthi Muhurthamanavekshanath | Gava: Seva Krishir Bharya Vidhya  VrushalaSangathi: ||

 

Shadethe Hyavamanyanthe  Nithyam  Poorvopakarinam | Acharyam Shikshitha  Shishya: Krithadharashcha  Matharam ||

 

Narim Vigathakamasthu Kritharththashcha  Prayojakam | Navam Nistheernnakanthara Athurashcha  Chikithsakam ||

 

Arogyamanrunyamavipravasa: Sadhbhir Manushya: Saha  Samprayoga: | Swa Prathyaya Vriththirabeethavasa: Shat  Jeevalokasya  Sukhani Rajan ||

 

Ershurghrini Na Santhushta: Krodhano Nithya Sankitha: | Parabhagyapajeevi Cha Shadethe  Nithya Dhukhitha: ||

 

Saptha Dosha: Sadha  Rajja Hathavya  Vyasanodhaya: | Prayasho Yairvinashyanthi Kritha Moolashcha  Parththiva: ||

 

Sthriyoaksha Mrigaya Panam Vak Parushyam Cha Panchamam | Mahathccha Dhanda Parushyamarththa Dhooshanameva Cha ||

 

Ashtau Poorva Nimiththani Narasya  Vinashishyatha: | Bhramanan Prathamam Dhveshti Bhramanaishcha  Virudhyathe ||

 

Bhramanasvani Chadhaththe  Bhramanashcha  Jighamsathi | Ramathe  Nindhaya  Chaisham Prashamsam Nabhinandhathi ||

 

Naithan Smarathi Krithyeshu Yachithashchabhyasuyathi | Yethadhdhoshannara: Prajjo Budhdhya Budhdhva Vivarjjayeth ||

 

Ashtavimani Harshasya  Navaneethani Bharatha| Varththamanani Dhrishyanthe  Thanyeva  Su Sukhanyapi ||

 

Samagamashcha  Sakhibhir Mahamshchaiva  Dhanagama: | Puthrena Cha  Parishvanga: Sannipathashcha  Maidhune ||

 

Samaye  Cha Priyalapa:  Swayudheshu Cha Sannathi: | Abhiprethasya  Labhashcha  Pooja Cha  Janasamsadhi ||

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter - 1 -The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritharashtra 41 – 61

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter - 1

Chapter – 4  - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritarashtra 41 – 61

 

Vidura speaks “Oh! Bharatharshabha, the person who have committed the sins would definitely undergo the afflictions of Papakarma, even though there were several to consume the instant sweet part of the fruit of the Papakarma. In this way, the person who had to consume the beneficial part of the Papakarma remains safe from the afflictions, the doer alone bear the grief of Papakarma. Oh! Rajan, the arrows shot by an archer may or may destroy the object, but an intelligent person who used his skill for the Dhushkarma/treacherous act would definitely destroy the Kingdom as well as the King. Oh! Rajan, I shall describe the essence of Rajaneethi and the golden rules to live a happy life. 1) intellect – knowledge in all fields 2) the thorough knowledge of moral and immoral deeds 3) perfect usage of Sama, Dhanam, Bhedham, and Dhanda to win over the companion, enemy and lazy person 4) The perfect control over the sense 5,) The foremost six qualities of Rajaneethi are Sandhi, Vigraha, Yanam, Asanam, Dhakhaidhibhava, Samshraya 6) Abandon the lust and desire for women, gambling, hunting, usage of spirituous products, harsh talks, heinous punishments, and earning wealth through immoral means. Oh! Rajan, the poison kills the person who consumed it, and the weapons take away the life of the person who is under the attack. If the King is not wise, it would destroy the Kingdom, Praja, and the King as well. Oh! Rajan, do not consume anything excessively all alone, do not think alone to achieve success in any project, do not undertake long journeys all alone, do not keep awake while others are asleep.  Oh! Rajan, The person who does not have the knowledge of Parmarththa/ supreme Bhramam which is absolute truth has no dual form, is considered as living dead.  The knowledge of supreme Bhramam is the stepping stone to heavenly abode, and the safest ferry that helps the Jeeva to cross the bottomless ocean of worldly existence .”

 

Vidura continues “ Oh! Rajan, the person who has great endurance may be considered as powerless, although its false perception. In fact, endurance is the greatest prowess of a Jeeva, it works as an ornament to a brave person. There is nothing impossible in the Universe to achieve with the endurance; people who have great endurance cannot be defeated at any circumstances, they remain unconquerable always like the flame on the grassless land. It is needless to say that the person who is impatient brings a lot of troubles in his life.  Oh! Rajan, Dharma only could bring Shreyas in the life of a Jeeva, Kshama is the great prowess and serenity, knowledge is the superior ornament, and non-violence brings welfare to the Jeeva. Oh! Rajan, a powerless King cannot win over enemies and the Bhramin who have not conducted visits to sacred Theerthas are like the creatures living in the mud hole, who are under constant threat of enemies like snakes. The snake consumes the creatures living in the holes made on the Earth. Oh! Rajan, the righteous deeds would bring respect to a Jeeva, do not talk harshly to others, and do not ask favor from the wicked people. Oh! Purushashreshta, there are two kinds of people are considered as weak, the person has no view of their own, and admire others without real knowledge. Oh! Rajan, greed, and anger in a weak person are toxic that destroys health. Oh! Rajan, there are two categories of people who will not shine, a Grihastha who is lethargic, and a hard-working Sanyasin. Oh! Rajan, there are two people shines above the heavenly abode are powerful with endurance, and penniless who performs charities. Oh! Rajan, the wealth is considered as poison, when it was utilized for offering charity to an undeserved person, and discards the person who deserves the charity. Oh! Rajan, these two kinds of people are deserved to kill by hanging rock on their neck and pushes underwater, are the wealthiest person who does not perform charities and the penniless who does not perform austerities and vow. Oh! Rajan, there are two kinds of powerful persons who are capable to break the solar system is the illustrious Yogi/Parivrajaka/Bhikshu/Sanyasin and the warrior who got killed on the battlefield. Oh! Bharatharshabha, there are three categories of people Uththama, Madhyama, and Adhama, in the same manner, there are three kinds of men as well, these three types of people engage Karma according to their nature. Oh! Rajan, there are three types of people who have no wealth of their own, surprisingly these three people own the wealth of whom they belong to, and they are wife, son, and servant. Oh! Rajan, there are three sins that bring evil consequences are stealing the wealth of others, an illicit relationship with the woman, and abandoning a closest companion/associate who knows all your secrets. Oh! Rajan, there are three doors to hell, which causes the destruction of Athman/Bhramam, are Kama, Krodha, and Lobha. Oh! Bharatha, the pious deed of helping an enemy while in the trouble is equivalent to achieving a boon for the pious deeds, kingdom, and offspring. Oh! Rajan, there are three kinds of people you should not abandon at any cost, are the persons who have taken shelter in you, the devotee who engages in the sincere service, and the servant who sincerely taken care of you. Oh! Rajan, a wise ruler should avoid three kinds of people such as a lazy, person who have not enough knowledge of the subjects, a person who does not perform tasks in time, and the person who always engages in praising. Oh! Rajan, there are three kinds of people who can live in a home of the wealthiest person in complete harmony, they are an elderly relative, the sister without children, poverty-stricken relative, and friend. Oh! Rajan, there are four things which would bring immediate results, was told to Devendhra by Sage Bhrihaspathi, are Deiva Sankalpa, the prowess of intellectuals, the amiable nature of the intellectuals, and the destruction to the sinners.”

 

Yeka: Papani Kuruthe  Phalam Bhunkthe  Mahajana: | Bhoktharo Vipra Muchyanthe  Kartha  Dhoshena Lipyathe ||

 

Yekam Hanyanna Va Hanyadhshurmuktho Dhanushmatha | Budhdhir Budhdhimathothsrishta  Hanyadharashtram Sarajakam ||

 

Yekaya  Dhve  Vinishchithya  Threemshchathurbhirvashe  Kuru | Panchajithva  Vidhithva Shat Saptha Hithva  Sukhi Bhava ||

 

Yekam Visharasa Hanthi Shasthrenaikashcha  Vadhyathe | Sarashtram Sa Prajam Hanthi Rajanam Manthravisrava: ||

 

Yeka: Swadhu Na  Bhunjeetha  Yekashcharththanna Chinthayeth | Yeko Na  Gacchedhadhvanam Naika: Suptheshu Jagruyath ||

 

Yekamevadhvitheeyam Thadhyadhrajannavabhudhyase | Sathyam Swargasya  Sopanam Paravarasya  Nairiva ||

 

Yeka: Kshamavatham Dhosho Dhvitheeyo Nopalabhyathe | Yadhenam Kshamaya Yukthamashaktham Manyathe  Jana: ||

 

Soasya Dhosho Na Manthavya : Kshama Hi  Paramambalam | Kshama Guno Hyashakthanam Shakthanam Bhooshanam Thadha ||

 

Kshama Vashikrithir Loke  Kshamaya  Kim Na Sadhyathe | Shanthishankha: Kare Yasya Kim Karishyathi Dhurjana: ||

 

Athrune  Pathitho Vahni: Swayamevopashamyathi | Akshamavan Param Dhoshairathmanam Chaiva  Yojayeth ||

 

Yeko Dharma: Param Shreya: Kshamaika Shanthiruththama | Vidhyaika  Parama Dhrishtir Ahimsaika Sukhavaha ||

 

Dhvavimau Grasathe Bhoomi: Sarpo Bilashayaniva | Rajanam Chavirodhdharam Bhramanam Chapravasinam ||

 

Dhve Karmani Nara: Kurvannnasmimloke  Virochathe | Abhruvan Parusham  Kim Chidhasatho Narththayamsthadha ||

 

Dhvavimau Purushavyaghra Paraprthyaya Karinau | Sthriya: Kamitha Kaminyo Loka: Poojitha Poojaka: ||

 

Dhvavimau Kandakau Theekshanau Shareera Parishoshanau | Yashchadhana: Kamayathe  Yashcha  Kupyathyaneeshwara: ||

 

Dhvaveva Na  Virajethe Vipareethena Karmana | Grihasthashcha Nirarambha: Karyavamshchaiva  Bhikshuka: ||

 

Dhvavimau Purushau Rajan Swargasya  Parithishtatha: | Prabhushcha  Kshamaya  Yuktho Dharidhrashcha  Pradhanavan ||

 

Nyayagathasya  Dhravyasya Bodhvyau Dhvavathikramau | Apathre  Prathipaththishcha  Pathre  Cha Prathipadhanam ||

 

Dhvavambasi Niveshtavyau Gale Badhdhva  Dhridam Shilam | Dhanavanthamadhatharam Dharidhram Cha Thapasvinam ||

 

Dhvavimau Purushavyaghra Suryamandala Bhedhinau | Parivrodyogayukthashcha  Rane  Cha Abhimukho Hatha: ||

 

Thrayo Nyaya Manushyanam Shruyanthe  Bharatharshabha | Kaneeyan Madhyama: Shreshta  Ithi Vedavidho Vidhu: ||

 

Thrividha: Purusha Rajan Uththamadhamadhyama: | Niyojayedhyadhavaththam Sthrividheshveva Karmasu ||

 

Thraya Yevadhana Rajan Barya Dhasasthadha Sutha: | Yaththe  Samadhi Gacchanthi Yasya The  Thasya  Thadhdhanam ||

 

Haranam Cha  Parasvanam Paradharabhimarshanam | Suhridhashcha  Parithyagasthrayo Dhosha Kshayavaha: ||

 

Thrividham Narakasyedham Dhvaram Narashanamathmana: | Kama: Krodha Sthadha Lobhasthasmadhe Thrayam Thyajeth ||

 

Varapradhanam Rajyam Cha Puthrajanma Cha Bharatha | Shathroshcha  Mokshanam Kricchaththrani Chaikam Cha Thath Samam ||

 

Bhaktham Cha Bhajamanam Cha  Thavasmeethi Vadhinam | Thrinethan Sharanam Prapthanvishmeapi Na  Santhyajeth ||

 

Chathvari  Rajja Thu Mahabalena | Varjyanyahu: Pandithasthani Vidhyath | Alpa Prajjai: Saha Manthram Na Kuryath | Na Dheergha Suthrairlasais Charanaishcha ||

 

Chathvari The Thatha Grihe Vasanthu | Shriyabhi Jushtasya  Grihastha Dharme | Vridhdho Jjyathirvasanna: Kuleena: | Sakha Dharidhro Bhagini Chanapathya ||

 

Chathvaryaha Maharaja Sadhyaskani Bhrihaspathi: | Pricchathe  Thridhashendhraya Thanimani Nibodhame ||

 

Devathanam Cha  Sankalpa Manubhavam Cha Dheematham | Vinayam Kritha Vidhyanam Vinasham Papakarmanam ||

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter -1 - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritharashtra 21- 40

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter - 1

Chapter – 3  - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritarashtra 21- 40

 

Vidura speaks “Oh! Bharatharshabha/born in the illustrious clan of Bharatha, I shall describe the characteristics of the intellectuals 1 ) They perform tasks which are appropriate to their strength/prowess 2) They perform the tasks with utmost sincerity 3) They do not ignore or underrate any tasks 4) Intellectuals understands things immediately are studious, 5) They listen patiently 6) They do not fall for desire, but make all the intelligent effort to undertake the tasks and achieve the same 7) They do not interfere in others personal matters, unless and until they are requested 8) They do not chase after impossible things 9) They do not grieve over the loss 10) They do not waste time 11) They do not yearn to perform adventurous things in life 12 ) They do not leave the things in the middle or halfway, patiently wait to finish the tasks 13) They will have perfect control over sense. Oh! Bharatharshabha, 14) Intellectuals take pleasure in Sathkarma/righteous deeds, 15) they perform tasks for the Universal welfare 16) they do not disrespect virtuous people or deeds 17) the intellectuals remain calm at the time of respect and disrespect, do not over-joy or get disappointed in both the circumstances. 18) The intellectuals remain calm and serene like the pond close to the watercourse of Ganga. 19) The intellectuals will have a thorough knowledge of destructible nature of Prakrithi/nature and living and non-living things and material matters and bondage etc. 20) they will have a thorough knowledge of the performance of deeds/spiritual and religious rites, and their inter-related concepts and its consequences etc. 21) they will easily understand the nature of humans who strive hard for their selfish motive. Oh! Rajan, the intellectuals are 22) eloquent, 23) will have thorough knowledge in various fields of knowledge 24) enriched with farsightedness 25) extremely talented 26) will have profound knowledge in scriptures and sacred texts.”

 

Vidura continues “Oh! Bharatharshabha, the intellectuals do not overrule the disciplines, righteousness, moralities, and virtues. I shall describe the nature of an ignorant to you.  1) The person who has no knowledge shastras or Puranas, but take great pride of birth in the illustrious clan 2) The person who is poor but takes great pleasure in giving away 3) The person who perform various rites and tasks for personal benefit. 4) The person who discards his own duties and responsibilities and jump into the affairs of others 5) the person who use unwarranted means to fulfill the task of the companion. 6) The person who falls for the unwarranted needs 7) The person who abandon the duties and responsibilities prescribed for him/her 8) The person who speaks ill of the powerful 9) The person who assumes the enemy as his friend 10) The person who contemptuous towards his well-wisher and engages in the heinous act against them 11) The person who follow immoral deeds. 12) The person who does not perform the ancestral rite 13) The person who does not conduct the worship of the deities 14) The person who does not earn good companions 15) The person who show up in places where uninvited 16) The person who serve opinions without asking for it 17) The person who keeps trust in the people who are least trustworthy. 18) The person who blames others for his own mistakes 19) the person who gets triggered, even though no strength in him to act 20) the person who is not aware of his own talents or skills 21) the person who does not strive for Purusharththa 22) the person who strives to achieve impossible. Oh! Rajan, 23) the fool punishes the innocent 24) respects the ignorant and 26) depend on the misers and wicked.  Oh! Bharathashrabha, an intelligent person who has achieved the supreme wisdom, and immense wealth, do not take pride in it. How did we name a person who uses the entire wealth for his own comforts and luxuries, and take great pleasure in it without utilizing for the welfare of his own people?”

 

 

Yadhashakthi Chikeershanthi Yadhashakthi Cha Kurvathe | Na  Kimchithavamanyanthe  Panditha Bharatharshabha ||

 

Kshipram Vijannathi Chiram Shrunothi | Vijjaya Charththam Bhajathe Na Kamath | Na  Samprushto Vyupayunkthe  Pararththe | Thath Prajjanam Pradhamam Pandithasya ||

 

Na Prapyam Abivanchanthi  Nashtam Necchanthi Shochithum | Apathsu Cha Na  Muhyanthi Nara: Panditha Budhdhaya: ||

 

Nishchithya  Ya:  Prakramathe  Nanthar Vasathi Karmana: | Avandhyakalo Vashyathma  Sa Vai Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Arya Karmani Rajyanthe  Bhoothi Karmani Kurvathe | Hitham Cha  Nabhya Sooyanthi Panditha Bharatharshabha ||

 

Na  Hrishyathyathma Sammane  Navamanena Thapyathe | Gango Hradha Ivakshobhyo Ya:  Sa Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Thaththvajja: Sarvabhoothanam Yogajja: Sarvakarmmanam | Upayajjo Manushyanam Nara: Panditha  Uchyathe ||

 

Pravriththavak Chithrakatha  Uhavan Prathibhanavan | Ashu Grandhasya  Vaktha Cha  Sa Vai Panditha  Uchyathe ||

 

Shrutham Prajjanugam Yasya Prajja Chaiva  Shruthanuga | Asambhinnarya Maryadha: Pandithakhyam Labetha  Sa: ||

 

Ashruthashcha  Samunnadhdho Dharidhrashcha  Mahamana: | Arththamshcha  Karmana Prepsur Mooda Ithyuchyathe  Budhai: ||

 

Swamarththam Ya: Parithyajya Pararththamanuthishtathi | Midhya Charathi Mithrarththe Yashcha Mooda: Sa Uchyathe ||

 

Akaman Kamayathi Ya: Kamayana Parithyajeth | Balavantham Cha Yo Dhveshti Thamahur Moodachethasam ||

 

Amithram Kuruthe  Mithram Mithram Dhveshti Hinasthi Cha | Karma Cha Rabathe  Dushtam Thamahur Moodachethasam ||

 

Samsarayathi Krithyani  Sarvathra  Vi Chikithsathe | Chiram Karothi Kshiprarththe  Sa Moodo Bharatharshabha ||

 

Sharadhdham  Prthribhyo Na Dhadhathi Dhaivathani Narchathi | Suhrith Mithram Na Labathe  Thamahur Mooda Chethasam ||

 

Anahootha : Pravishathi Aprishto  Bahu Bhashathe | Vishwa Sathya Pramaththeshu Mooda Chetha  Naradhama: ||

 

Param Kshipathi Dhoshena  Varthamana: Swayam  Thadha| Yashcha  Krudhyathyaneesha: San Sa Moodathamo Nara: ||

 

Athmano Balamajjaya Dharmarthhta Parivarjjitham | Alabhyamiscchainaishkarmyath Mooda Budhdhirihochyathe||

 

Ashishyam Shasthi Yo Rajanyashcha  Shoonyamupasathe | Kadharyam Bhajathe  Yaschcha  Thamahur Mooda Chethasam ||

 

Arththam Mahanthamasadhya Vidhyamaishvarya Mevava | Vicharathya Samundhdhayo Ya:  Sa  Panditha  Uchyathe ||

 

Yeka: Sampannmashnathi Vasthe Vasashcha  Shobhanam | Yoasamvibhajya Bhrithyebhya: Ko  Nrushamsatharasthatha: ||

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter - 1 - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritharashtra 1- 20

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter - 1

Chapter – 2  - The conversation between Vidura and King Dhritarashtra 1- 20

Sage Vaishampayana speaks to King Janamejaya, “Oh! Rajan, King Dhritarashtra ordered his men to bring Vidura, as he was wanted to discuss crucial matters with him. Immediately the King’s men approached Vidura and given the news to him. Soon, Vidura arrives in the palace of Hastinapura and informs the King’s men to give the news of his arrival to the King. King’s men duly informed the arrival of Vidura to Dhritarashtra, at that moment he highly praises the virtues and intelligence of Vidura and instructs his men to bring Vidura in his private chamber with all the respects. Shortly, the King’s men approach Vidura and convey the message to him about the great desire of King Dhritarashtra to meet him. Vidura enters in the private chamber of Dhritarashtra and found the King was extremely anxious and restless. Vidura stood before him with folded hands and speaks “Oh! Mahabudhdhe, I am Vidura arrived at your order, kindly advice me what shall I do for you.”

 

Dhritarashtra speaks “Oh! Vidura, my closest associate Sanjjaya met Pandavas and returned to me, he blamed me for all the rivalry taking place between Pandavas and Kauravas, he returned to his fortress with a notice that he will disclose the message of Ajathashathru/Yudhishtira in the assembly tomorrow. I am not able to imagine what would be the message he had received from Yudhishtira, thinking about all those my body is shivering, I am not able to sleep, I am extremely worried about it. Oh! Thatha, I am feeling exhausted and burning inside, what would you like to advise me. Oh! Dear child, you have profound knowledge of Dharma and  Artha, kindly put off my anxieties. I am feeling extremely anxious after meeting Sanjjaya who was returned from the Indraprastha after having a crucial discussion about the forthcoming battle of Kurukshetra, I have lost peace of mind, I am worried about what would he inform in the assembly tomorrow, my sense starts to explode thinking about all those. Oh! Vidura, kindly tell me what would be the replay of Yudhishtira? Would he take decisions favorable to all? Would he take a promising decision for the people of Hastinapura?”

Vidura speaks “ Oh! Rajan, I shall describe the nature of the people who will be troubled without the sleep 1) The person who is under the attack of powerful 2) A weak person 3) Person who has failed to achieve the goal 4) Person who has lost his wealth 5) Person who is in love 6) and the thief. Oh! Rajan, I hope you are not affected by any of these impurities. Oh! Naradhipa, I hope you are not anxious about holding the wealth of others.”

 

Dhritarashtra speaks “Oh! Vidura, you have taken birth in the clan of  Rajarishi, you have profound knowledge in Dharmashastra, and you are prominent in the knowledge of scriptures which could provide Shreyas/fortune, you are highly intelligent I would like to hear from you on all those subjects.”

 

Vidura speaks “Oh! Rajan, you have exiled a wise ruler Yudhishtira, who have possessed great prowess to rule the three worlds, and has possessed all the virtues and righteousness. You have forbidden Yudhishtira to live in his own Kingdom, and discarded all his rights, and did not even share the Kingdom he has owned, although you have knowledge in Dharma and would like to follow the Dharma, you have born blind and you are entirely different from the viewpoints of Yudhishtira. You are not willing to give away his rights in the Kingdom. Yudhishtira is enriched with qualities like Ahimsa/non-violence, Dhaya/kindness, Dharma/righteousness, Sathya/truthfulness, and Parakrama/valor; he has endless virtues and great respect to you, which is the reason he is patiently mellowing all those afflictions imposed by you and your children. How did you visualize the prosperity of the Kingdom of Hasthinapur and its people, after entrusting the ruling to Duryodhana, Shakuni, Karnna, and Dhushasana?”

 

Vidura continues “ Oh! Rajan, I shall describe the virtues of a scholar 1) the person who has the knowledge of Bramham/soul, 2) hard-working, 3) endurance, 4) benevolence, 5) follows strict disciplines and a strict follower of Dharma and 6) the person who did not move out the performance of Dharmic rites which is the source of Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha. 7) The person who always performs righteous and promising deeds 8) the person who keeps away from immoral deeds 9) the person who has firm faith in Sanathana Dharma and perform all those religious and spiritual rites with sincerity and devotion 10) the person who is free from impurities like anger, pride, jealous, ego, etc. which is the hindrance to Purusharththa. 11) The performance of intelligent deeds without the knowledge of his enemies, and discloses them to the public after the successful accomplishment of the task, 12) the person who perform brilliant tasks without the fear of heat, or cold, or fear, or greed, or gain or loss which causes hindrance to the tasks. 12) An intelligent person is the one who is free from lust and desires, 13) the person who performs righteous deeds to achieve Dharma and Arththa.”

 

Vaishampayana Uvacha –

Dhva:stham Praha  Mahaprajjo Dhritharashtro Mahipathi: | Vidhuram Dhrashtumicchami Thamihanaya Machiram ||

 

Prahitho Dhritharashtrena Dhootha: Kshaththtaram Abhraveeth | Eshwarasthvam Maharajo Mahaprajja Dhidhrikshathi ||

 

Yevamukthasthu Vidura: Prapya Rajaniveshanam | Abhraveedhritharashtraya Dhva:stham Mam Prathivedaya ||

 

Dhva:stha Uvacha –

Viduroayamanupraptho Rajendra  Thava Shasanath | Dhrashtu Micchathi The Padhau Kim Karothu Prashadhi Mam ||

 

Dhritharashtra Uvacha –

Praveshaya Mahaprajjam Viduram Dheergha Dharshinam | Aham Hi Vidurasyasya Nakalyo Jathu Dharshane ||

 

Dhva:stha Uvacha –

Pravishantha: Puram Kshaththar Maharajasya  Dheematha: | Na Hi The Dharshaneakalyo Jathu Raja Bhraveethi Mam ||

 

Vaishampayana Uvacha –

Thatha: Pravishya  Viduro Dhritharashtra Niveshanam | Abraveeth Prajjalir Vakyam Chinthayanam Naradhipam ||

 

Viduro Aham Mahaprajja Samprapthasthava Shasanath | Yadhi Kim Chana Karththavyamasmi Prashadhi Mam ||

 

Dhritharashtra Uvacha –

Sanjjayo Vidura Praptho Garhayithva  Cha Mam Gatha: | Ajathashathro: Shvo Vakyam Sabhamadhye  Sa Vakshyathi ||

 

Thasyadhya  Kuruveerasya  Na Vijjatham Vachomaya | Thanme  Dhahathi Gathrani Thadhakarsheeth Prajagaram ||

 

Jagratho Dhahyamanasa  Shreyo Yadhiha Pashyasi | Thadh Bhroohi Thvam Hi Nasthatha Dharmarththa Kushalo Hyasi ||

 

Yatha: Praptha: Sanjjaya: Pandavebhyo Na Me  Yadhavanmanasa: Prashanthi: | Sarvendhriyanya Prakrithim Gathani  Kim  Vakshyatheethyeva Hi  Me Adhya Chintha ||

 

Thanme  Bhroohi Vidura  Thvam Yadhavan Maneeshitham  Sarvam Ajathashathro: | Yadha  Cha Nasthatha  Hitham Bhavenshcha Prajashcha Sarva: Sukhitha Bhaveyu: ||

 

Vidura Uvacha –

Abhiyuktham Balavatha Dhurbalam Heenasadhanam | Hrithasvam Kaminam Choramavishanthi Prajagara: ||

 

Kacchidhethair Mahadhoshairna  Sprishtoasi Naradhipa | Kaschinna Paraviththeshu Gridhyanvi Parithapyase ||

 

Dhritharashtra Uvacha –

Shrothumicchami They Dharmyam Param Nai: Shreyasam Vacha : | Asminrajarshivamshe  Hi Thvameka: Prajja Sammatha: ||

 

Vidura Uvacha –

Raja Lakshna Sampanna Sthrailokysyadhipo Bhaveth | Preshyasthe Preshithaishchaiva Dhritharashtra Yudhishtira: ||

 

Vipareethashcha  Thvam Bhagadheye  Na Sammatha: | Archisham Prakshayashchaiva  Dharmathma  Dharmakodhiva: ||

 

Anrushamyadhanukrosha Andhar Mathsathyath Parakramath | Guruthvaththayi Samprekshya Bahun Kleshamsthi Thikshathe ||

 

Dhuryodhane Saubale Cha Karnne Dhu:Ssane Thadha | Yethaishvashvaryamadhaya  Kadham Thvam Bhoothimicchasi ||

 

Athmajjyanam Samarambhas Thithiksha Dharma Nithyatha | Yamardhannapakarshanthi Sa Vai Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Nishevathe  Prashasthani Nindhithani Na  Sevathe | Anasthika: Sharadhdhadhana Yethath  Panditha Lakshanam ||

 

Krodho Harshashcha  Dharpashcha  Hree Sthambho Manyamanitha | Yamardhannapakarshanthi Sa Vai  Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Yasya Krithyam Na Jananthi Manthram Va  Manthritham Pare | Krithamevasya  Jananthi Sa Vai  Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Yasya Krithyam Na Vighnanthi Sheetham Ushnam Bhayam Rathi: | Samridhdhirasamridhdhir  Va Sa Vai Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Yasya Samsarini Prajja Dharmarththavanu Varththathe | Kamadharththam Vrineethe Ya: Sa Vai Panditha Uchyathe ||

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter - 1 - Introduction

 

Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath - Chapter -1

Chapter – 1  - Introduction

 

The great epic Sri Mahabharath was composed by Maharishi Vedavyasa comprises one lakh glorious verses, in that Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Vidura Neethi, Yaksha Prashnam, and Sanath Sujatheeyam, are highly popular which depicts the Dharma, in fact, the entire Mahabharath focused on the center point of Dharma which is the only source for Arththa, Kama, Moksha to the Jeeva.

 

Dharme Charththe Cha Kame Cha  Mokshe Cha  Bharatharshabha | Yadhihasthi Thadhanyathra Yannehasthi Nathath Kvachith ||

 

The great epic Sri Mahabharath is the essence of Dharma and this is one of the superior scripture highly speak about the Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, which is the ultimate asylum of the Jeeva. Therefore Sri Mahabharath still holds the highest rank among the intellectuals and in the life of ordinary people as well, even though it was composed several centuries back. Vidura Neethi is one of the important conversations that took place between the Vidura and Dhritarashtra in the Udhyogaparva, during the crucial moment just before the great battle of Kurukshetra. The conversation begins exactly the moment when the preparation for the great battle is happening; on the other side, Vidura makes all effort to evade the battle which is going to put millions and millions of life under threat. Dhritarashtra sends his sincere associate Sanjjaya as an emissary to Pandavas, returns with an unfruitful message, further accuse Dhritharashtra for his silence on the vital matters, and he warns Dhritarashtra that his mistake would put the entire clan of Kauravas to massive destruction, like the heap of dry straw on the fire. Sanjaya did not disclose the message of Pandavas, instead he retires to his chamber giving a hint that he will disclose all those messages of Pandavas before the assembly on the next day, eventually, Sanjaya returns to his chamber to get rid of the mental afflictions caused by the Kauravas.

 

On that night, Dhritarashtra could not sleep became too restless and worried about the forthcoming disaster to his clan, called out for Vidura who is profound in all Shastras and enquire what would he do to evade all these mental afflictions caused by the ignorance of his own sons Kauravas. Vidura describes the righteousness of a King through the marvelous five hundred verses to Dhritarashtra, which are highly appropriate not only for the King but also for the ordinary people as well.  It is an excellent guide that shed light on the Dharma concepts and the Dharma of a Jeeva, and he also describes the importance and the benefits derived out of strict observance of the same.

 

Dhritarashtra who was madly in love with his children ignores all those unpardonable mistakes of his sons, he completely ignores all the Dharma in his life, finally pushes himself into deep mental afflictions approach Vidura who is Dharmathma, seeking the way out of the forthcoming battle between the Pandavas and Kauravas.  There was an incident similar to that happened during the great battle of Kurukshetra,  in that Arjuna gets confused and nervous watching his own brothers, preceptors, friends, and relatives stood against him on the battlefield, he prepares to leave the battlefield, was advised the Kshatriya Dharma by Yogeshwara Sri Krishna, through glorious verses of Bhagavad Gita.

 

Sulabha: Purusha  Rajan Sathatham Priyavadhina: | Apriyasya Thu Padhyasya Vaktha  Shrotha Cha Dhurlaba: ||

 

According to Vidura, there would be many out there to advise and listen, but it is very difficult to receive promising advice/ harsh but true, and people who follow the same are very rare to find. Vidura speaks “Oh! Rajan, it is easy to find people who speak promising/sweet and most suitable advice, but it is very difficult to follow Apriya/not sweet but truthful advice.”

 

At one incident, Duryodhana who has profound knowledge in Dharmashasthra, unfortunately, incapable to follow them, speaks the following:

 

Janami Dharmam Na Cha Me Pravriththi: | Nanamyadharmam Na Cha Me Nivriththi : | Kenapi Devena  Hridhisthithena | Yadha Niyukthosmi Thadha Karomi ||

 

“I know the essence of Dharma; unfortunately, I am incapable to follow them. I know which Adharma, sadly I am not able to refrain from it. I am sincerely performing all those tasks that were compelled and instructed by the ‘Athma/supreme soul’ which is the driving force inside me.”

 

Surprisingly, the elderly Dhritarashtra who was blind by the love for his own children, have no control over sense, lack of wisdom failed to follow the advice of Vidura which was most promising and auspicious like nectar. At one point of time, Maharishi Vedavyasa pleads to Jeeva, after witnessing the ignorance and lack of control over  the sense, and cries out like this.

 

Oordhvabahur Viraumeshya: Nahi Kashchithshrunothime | Dharmadharththashcha Kamashcha  Sa Dharma: Kim  Na Sevyathe ||

 

“I am crying out loudly with folded hands on the top of the head, Oh! Jeeva, Dharma is the source for Arththa, Kama and Moksha. Oh! Jeeva, why do not you follow that foremost Dharma? unfortunately, none is willing to follow my advice.”

 

Bhrama Gnanavalimala – Sri Adhishankaracharya

 

The recitation or listening to the glorious verses of Bhramagnanavalimala is highly capable to provide the supreme wisdom/the knowledge of supreme Bhramam. The supreme soul is the part of that supreme Bramham has the nature of supreme bliss/sacchithdhanandaroopam is indestructible, it is pure and supreme bliss resides as a soul in living beings.   The interest in worldly matters and bondage heave the Jeeva into the vicious cycles of repeated births. The supreme Bhramam is eternal, pure, and free from passions and attachments.  It is unblemished, it symbolizes Anandha/bliss, and imperishable. The supreme Bhramam is all-pervasive, assume various incarnations, it represents supreme intellect, and remains indestructible.  The supreme Bhramam is all-pervasive but remains free from impurities, and serene always, it is pure and inseparable, it has the nature of bliss and indestructible as well. The supreme Bhramam is beyond Prakrithi, it remains unpolluted, it is eternal and bliss as well. The supreme Bhramam is beyond the highest of the philosophies, it has neither beginning nor end, it is auspiciousness/Shiva, it is beyond Maya, and it has supreme radiance which is incomparable. The all-pervasive supreme Bhramam assumes various forms, it is unconquerable, it is supreme wisdom, it is Acchyutha as well.  The supreme Bhramam represents serenity and peace, and indestructible. The ignorant Jeeva without the knowledge of that supreme Bhramam undergoes the vicious cycles of rebirth. The Jeeva wielded in Maya assumes various forms and engages in the Pravriththi as well as Nivriththi Marga. The supreme Bhramam is self-illuminating in the Jeeva.  The supreme Bhramam is beyond Gunathraya/Sathvik, Rajasik and Tamasik, it is the sole witness of the actions of Jeeva. The supreme Bhramam is Anantha/eternal and Anandha/bliss as well. The supreme Bhramam resides as soul/Kootastha, in the Jeeva, it is addressed as Paramathma.  The supreme Bhramam is unblemished, it is free from Kriya, it is eternal, and it is all-pervasive, sole witness of the actions of Jeeva.  The supreme Bhramam is Aparoksha/perceptible and indestructible as well.  The supreme Bhramam is primeval/Sanathana/eternal, it remains the witness of the duality/Dhvandhadhisakshi, it is Achala/immovable, and it is the sole witness of the actions of the Jeeva.  The supreme Bhramam represents Prajjyana and Vijjyana as well; the knowledge of Bhramam removes the impurities like ego, desire, lust, pride, jealousy of the Jeeva. The supreme Bhramam does not require a support system to exist, it is the base of the Universe and its living beings, and it symbolizes contentment and satisfaction. The knowledge of  supreme Bhramam removes Thapathraya/Adhi Deivikam, Adhi Bhauthikam, and Adhyathmika, of the Jeeva and the supreme  Bhramam is indestructible in the three-states of awakening, sleep, and dream. It is the sole witness of the actions of Jeeva. The supreme Bhramam is the Dhrik, and remains unharmed by the Dhrishya and Dhrishta.  The Vedanta asserts that Drik is supreme Bhramam and the Dhrishya is Maya.  The Vedanta asserts that the Jeeva resembles mud pot which has fleeting nature; the supreme Bhramam is all-pervasive in the Jagath. The Veda, Vedanta, Shathras proclaims that the supreme Bhramam is eternal truth, the Jagath is illusion/Mithya, the Jeeva is none other than the part of that supreme Bhramam. Oh! Jeeva, the supreme Bramham is radiant resides as a soul/Anthar Jyothi, it is all-pervasive/Bahir Jyothi, it is Parthapara beyond comparison, it is supreme radiance.  The supreme Bhramam is Shiva illuminates the whole Universe and its living beings with its radiance.

 

 

Sakrushravana Mathrena Bhramajjyanam Yatho Bhaveth | Bhrama Gnanavalimala Sarvesham Mokshasidhdhaye ||

 

Asango Aham Ansango Aham Asango Aham Puna: Puna: | Sacchidhanandharoopo Ahamaham Yevahamavyaya: ||

 

Nithyasudhdha Vimukthoaham Nirakaroaham Avyaya: | Bhoomanandha Swaroopoaham Ahamaevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Nithyo Aham Niravdhyo Aham Nirakaroahamucchyathe | Paramanandharoopo Aham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Shudhdha Chaithanya Roopo Aham Shantho Aham Prakrithe:  Para: | Shashvathanandharoopo Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Nanaroopavyatheethoaham Chidhakaroahamuchyatha: | Sukharoopa Swaroopoaham Ahamevaham Avvyaya: ||

 

Mayathath Karya Dhehadhi Mama Nasthyeva Sarvadha | Swaprakashaikaroopoaham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Gunathraya Vyatheethoaham Bhramadheenam Cha Sakshyaham | Anantha Anantharoopoaham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Antharyami Swaroopoaham Kootastha: Sarvagoasmyaham | Paramathmaswaroopoaham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Nishkalo Aham Nishkriyo Aham Sarvathmadhya: Sanathana: | Aparokshaswaroopo Aham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Dhvandhvadhi Sakshiroopoaham Achalo Aham Sanathana: | Sarvasakshiswaroopo Aham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Prajjanaghanaroopo Aham Sarvadharo Ahameva Cha | Apthakama Swaroopoaham Ahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Thapathraya Vinirmuktho Dhehathraya Vilakshana: | Avasthathraya Sakshyasmi Chahamevaham Avyaya: ||

 

Dhrigdhrishau Dhau Padharthau Stha: Paraspara Vilakshanau | Dhrighbhrama Dhrishyam Mayethi Sarvavedantha Dindima: ||

 

Aham Saksheethi Yo Vidhyadhvichaivyam Puna: Puna: | Sa Yeva  Muktha: So Vidhvanithi Vedantha Dindima:||

 

Ghatakudyadhikam Sarvam Mriththikamathrameva Cha | Thavadh Bhrama Jagath Sarvamidhi Vedantha Dindima: ||

 

Bhrama Sathyam Jagath Mithya Jeevo Bhramaiva Na Para: | Anena  Vedhyam Sacchasthramithi Vedantha Dindima: ||

Anthar Jyothir Bahir Jyothi: Prathyagjyothi: Parathpara: | Jyothirjyothi:  Swayam Jyothir Athma Jyothi: Shivoasmyaham ||

 

||Ithi Sri  Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharasya Sri Govinda Bhagavath Padha Shishasya  Srimath Shankara Bhagavatha: krithau Bhramagnanavalimala Sampoornnam||