Vol. 3 · pages 396–400

383 ANALYTICAL NOTES OF VIRAT PARVA & UDYOG PARVA 21. Uttara’s Inquiry regarding the whereabouts about the Pandavas.— Ibid Adhya. 44. 22. Climbing down of Uttara from the tree— Ibid Adhya. 45. 23. The Rath with Vanar Symbol. Drona becomes sure that he is Arjuna. Bad omens seen by the army of the Kauravas.— Ibid Adhya. 46. 24. Duryodhan encourages the soldiers who were frightened by Drona’s saying that it was Arjuna. Karna’s slander of Drona and proposal to Duryodhan to remove Drona as a Commander-in-Chief.— Ibid Adhya. 47. 25. Boasting by Kama and Pratijna to defeat Arjuna— Ibid Adhya. 48. 26. Krapacharya’s admonition to Karna not to brag and boast. War is regarded as bad by the Shastras— Ibid Adhya. 49. 27. Ashvasthama abuses Karna and Duryodhan because of their slander of Drona—Ibid Adhya. 50. 28. Ashavashthama abused Karna and Duryodhan for speaking ill of Drona. Karna replied, ‘after all I am only a Suta.’ But Arjuna has behaved as bad as Rama behaved towards Vali— Ibid Adhya. 50. 29. Ashvashthama was quieted by Bhisma, Drona and Krapa, Duryodhan and Karna tendered apology to Drona— Ibid Adhya. 51. 30. Bhishma’s decision that the Pandavas have completed 13 years.— ibid Adhya. 52. 31. Arjuna has defeated the army of the Kauravas.— Ibid Adhya. 53. 32. Arjuna defeats Karna’s Bhrata. Arjuna defeats Karna and Karna runs away—Ibid Adhya. 54. 33. Arjuna destroys the army of the Kauravas and breaks the Rath of Kripacharya—Ibid Adhya. 55. 34. Gods came out in heaven to witness the fight between Arjuna and the army of the Kauravas— Ibid Adhya. 56. 35. Battle between Krapa and Arjuna and the running away of Krapa.— Ibid Adhya. 57. 36. Battle between Drona and Arjuna and running away of Drona.— Ibid Adhya.’ 58. 37. Battle between Ashavashthama and Arjuna— Ibid Adhya. 59. 38. Battle between Karna and Arjuna, defeat of Karna—Adhya. 60. 39. Attack on Bhishma by Arjuna— Ibid Adhya. 61. 40. Arjuna kills the Kauravas soldiers— Ibid Adhya. 62. 41. Defeat of Bhishma and his running away from the Battle-field— Ibid Adhya. 64. 42. Fainting of the soldiers of the Kauravas. Bhishmas telling them to return home.—Ibid Adhya. 66.

384 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES 43. Kaurava soldiers surrendering to Arjuna from Abhay. Uttar and Arjuna return to Virat Nagari— Ibid Adhya. 67. 44. Virat enters his capital and his people honouring him.— Ibid Adhya. 68. 45. The Pandavas enter the King’s Assembly.— Ibid Adhya. 69. 46. Arjuna introduces his other brothers in Virat.— Ibid Adhya. 71. 47. Marriage between Arjuna’s son and the daughter of Virat.— Ibid Adhya. 72. 48. Thereafter the Pandavas leave Virat Nagari and live in Upaplowya Nagari—Ibid Adhya. 72. 49. Arjuna thereafter brought his son Abhimanyu, Vasudev, and Yadav from Anrut Desh— Ibid Adhya. 72. 50. Friends of Yudhisthir such as Kings Kashiraj and Shalya came with two Akshauhini army. Similarly Yagyasen Drupadraj came with one Akshauhini. Draupadi’s all sons Ajinkya, Shikhandi, Drustadumna also came .— Ibid 72. UDYOGAPARVA After the marriage of Abhimanyu the Yadavas and the Pandavas met in the Sabha of King Virat. Krishna addresses them as to what is to be done about the future. We must do what is good both Kauravas and Pandavas. Dharma will accept anything—even one villaga—by Dharma. Even if he is given the whole kingdom by Duryodhana he will not accept it. Upto now the Pandavas have observed Niti. But if the Kauravas observe Aniti the Pandavas will not hesitate to kill the Kauravas. Let nobody be afraid on account of the fact that the Pandavas are a minority. They have many friends who will come to their rescue. We must try to know the wishes of the Kauravas. I suggest that we should send a messanger to Duryodhan and ask him to give part of the Kingdom to the Pandavas.—Udyog Parva, Adhya. 1. 2. Balaram supports the proposal of Krishna but added that it was the fault of Dharma knowing that he was losing at the hands of Shakuni. Therefore instead of fighting with the Kauravas get what you can by negotiation.—Ibid, Adhya. 2. 3. Satyaki got up and condemned Balaram for his attitude— Ibid Adhya. 3. 4. Drupad supports Satyaki. Drupad agrees to send his Purohit as a messanger—Ibid. Adhya. 4. 5. Krishna supports Drupad and goes to Dwarka. Kings invited by Drupad and Virat arrive. Similarly Kings invited by Duryodhan arrive.— Ibid, Adhya. 5.

385 ANALYTICAL NOTES OF VIRAT PARVA & UDYOG PARVA 6. Drupada instructs his purohit how to speak in the assembly and deal with the issue.— Ibid Adhya. 6. 7. Arjuna and Duryodhana both go to Dwarka to ask for his aid in the war. He said I will help you both. I can give my army to one and I can join one singly. Choose what you want. Duryodhan chose the army. Arjuna choose Krishna.—Ibid Adhya. 7. 8. Coming of Shalya to the Pandavas with a large army. Duryodhan thinks him lower. Meeting of Shalya and Pandavas. Pandavas request Shalya to discourage Karna in the war. Agreement of Shalya.— Ibid. Adhya. 8. 9. Adhya. 9—Irrelevant. 10. Adhya. 10—Irrelevant. 11. Adhya. 11—Irrelevant. 12. Adhya. 12—Irrelevant. 13. Adhya. 13—Irrelevant. 14. Adhya. 14—Irrelevant. 15. Adhya. 15—Irrelevant. 16. Adhya. 16—Irrelevant. 17. Adhya. 17—Irrelevant. 18. Adhya. 18—Irrelevant. 19. Adhya—Satyaki comes to Pandvas with his army and Bhagadatta went to Duryodhana. 20. Adhya. 20—The Purohit of Drupada enters the Kauravas Sabha. The Purohit said that the Pandvas are prepared to part evil deeds of the Kauravas and make a compromise with them. He told them that the Pandavas have a large army yet they wish to compromise. 21. Adhya. 21—Bhishma supports the Purohit. Karna objects. Dispute between Bhishma and Karna. Dhratrarashtra suggests that Sanjaya be sent for negotiation on their behalf. 22. Adhya. 22—Dhratrarashtra sends Sanjaya to go to the Pandvas and give his blessings and say what you think best for the occasion and which will not advance enmity between the two. 23. Adhya. 23—Sanjaya’s going to the Pandvas. 24. Adhya. 24—Conversation betwen Sanjaya and Yudhistira. 25. Adhya. 25—Sanjaya condemns war. 26. Adhya. 26—Dharma says ‘I am prepared to compromise if the Kauravas give us our Kingdom of Indraprastha. 27. Adhya. 27—It is Adharma to kill Gurujan and obtain a Kingdom. If the Kauravas refuse to give you any kingdom without war you had better live by begging in the Kingdom of Vrishni and Andhakas.

386 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES 28. Adhya. 28—Says, Dharma Blame us Sanjaya if you think we have acted or acting against Dharma. Sanjaya says I want Swadharma or Sama. 29. Adhya. 29—Krishna’s address to Sanjaya why war is legitimate and asks him to go and tell his views to Dhratarashtra. 30. Adhya. 30—Sanjaya returns to Kauravas and tells Duryodhana to war. Duryodhan either to return Indraprastha to the Pandavas or be ready for war. 31. Adhya. 30—Sanjaya tells Duryodhan to live and let live. If he cannot give Indraprastha let him give us five villages. 32. Adhya. 31—Sanjaya reaches Dratrarashtra at night and tells him I will give you the message of Dharma in the morning. 33. Adhya. 32—Dhratarashtra is uneasy and wants to know the message Sanjaya brought. So he sends for Sanjaya immediately. Sanjaya gives him the message and says settle the dispute by giving them their share of the Kingdom. 34. Adhya. 34—Dhratarashtra calls for Vidura and asks his advice. His advice is, give the Pandavas their portion of the Kingdom. 35. Adhya. 35—Irrelevant. 36. Adhya. 36—Irrelevant. Vidur says make the two sides friends. 37. Adhya. 37—Irrelevant. 38. Adhya 38—Irrelevant. 39. Adhya. 39—Dhratarashtra tells Vidura I cannot give up Duryodhan although he is bad. 40. Adhya. 40—Vidura describes Chaturvarna. 41. Adhya. 41—Dhratarashtra asks Vidur about Brahma. He says I can’t because I am a Shudra. Then comes Sanat-Sujata. 42. Adhya. 42—Conversation between Dhratarashtra & Sanat Sujata on Brahma Vidya. 43. Adhya. 43—Dialogue between Sanat Sujat and Dhratarashtra on the same subject. 44. Adhya. 44—Sanat Sujata on Brahma Vidya. 45. Adhya. 45—Sanat Sujata preaches yoga. 46. Adhya. 46—Sanat Sujat on Atma. 47. Adhya. 47—Kauravas come to the Sabha to hear the message brought by Sanjaya. 48. Adhya. 48—Sanjaya delivers the message. (Particularly that part which was given by Arjuna?) 49. Adhya. 49—Praise of Arjuna & Krishna by Bhishma. Karna gets angry. Drona supports Bhisma and advices compromise. 50. Adhya. 50—Dhratarashtra asks Sanjaya who are the allies of the Pandvas & their strength. Sanjaya taunts, gets up answers.

387 ANALYTICAL NOTES OF VIRAT PARVA & UDYOG PARVA 51. Adhya. 51—Dhratarashtra thinks of the prowess of Bhismna and sighs. 52. Adhya. 52—Dhratarashtra thinks of the prowess of Arjuna and sighs. 53. Adhya. 53—Dhratarashtra thinks of the prowess of Dharma and his friends. He tells his sons to compromise with the Pandavas. 54. Adhya. 54—Sanjaya predicts the defeat of the Kauravas. 55. Adhya. 55—Duryodhan says Pandavas cannot defeat us because our forces are greater. 56. Adhya. 56—Sanjaya describes the disposition of the army made by the Pandavas. 57. Adhya. 57—Sanjaya describes how Pandavas have designed to kill the warriors of the Kauravas. Duryodhan says he is not afraid of the Pandvas defeating the Kauravas who have a larger army. 58. Adhya. 58—Dhratarashtra tells Duryodhan not to fight. Duryodhan takes oath not to swerve from battle. Dhratarashtra weeps. 59. Adhya. 59—Dhratarashtra tells Sanjaya to tell him what conversation took place between Krishna & Arjuna. 60. Adhya. 60—Dhratarashtra tells Duryodhan that the Devas will help the Pandavas and will ruin the Kauravas. 61. Adhya. 61—Duryodhan says he is not afraid of that. 62. Adhya. 62—Karna says he alone is capable of killing Arjuna. 63. Adhya. 63—Duryodhan says he is fighting relying on Karna & not on Bhishma, Drona etc. 64. Adhya. 64—Vidura tells Duryodhan give up enmity. 65. Adhya. 65—Dratarashtra admonishes Duryodhan. 66. Adhya. 66—Sanjaya tells Dratarashtra the message of Arjuna. 67. Adhya. 67—The kings who had assembled in the hall of the Kauravas return to their homes. Vyas and Gandhari come with Vidur. Vyas told Sanjaya to tell Dhratarashtra every thing he knows about the real Swarup of Krishna & Arjuna. 68. Adhya. 68—Sanjaya tells Dhratarashtra about Krishna. 69. Adhya. 69—Dhratarashtra tells Duryodhan to surrender to Krishna. Refusal of Duryodhan. Gandhari abuses Duryodhan. 70. Adhya 70—Different names of Krishna & their origin. 71. Adhya 71—Dhratarashtra surrenders to Krishna. 72. Adhya. 72—Conversation between Yudhistira and Krishna. Yudhistir says Sanjaya told him not to rely on Dhratarashtra. Yudhistir stresses the importance of property Speaks of (Kshatradharma) & the necessity of observing it Krishna proposes to go to the Kauravas. Yudhistir does not like the idea but says to what you think is the best.