Miscellaneous Translations from the Mahābhārata
Justice, profit, pleasure, salvation - About them what is here, you shall find elsewhere; But what is not here, is nowhere. Mbh.1.56.34 -- Two logs floating upon the sea - Oft’ are brought together and separated by the currents. Similarly fleeting is the meeting of mortals adrift on this boundless ocean of life. Mbh.12.28.36 -- But the mind is fickle, O Krishna, Reckless and obstinate. One might sooner tame the wind. BG. 6.34 Undoubtedly, Strong-armed one, Difficult is the restraining of the restless mind But practice, O Son of Kunti, and detachment shall guide you to success. BG. 6.35 -- Be slain in battle and you shall rise to the heavens, Or be victorious and undying glory shall be yours. Therefore, arise, O Son of Kunti, and fight with an unwavering mind! BG. 2.37 -- I do not desire this victory, Krishna, Nor the kingdom, nor the happiness it shall bring. For what use, Govind, are riches, pleasures, life itself If the ones I want them for are all here, Ready to gamble their live
