Kauravas

The Dhārtarāṣṭras are exceedingly acquisitive; they have consolidated loyalties, have long dwelt together (in alliance), have secured friends, and have built up strength—O scorcher of foes.

Vaiśaṃpāyana said: Seeing the Dhārtarāṣṭras and the sons of Pāṇḍu trained in weapon-science, Droṇa addressed King Dhṛtarāṣṭra, lord of the people.

When goodwill is withdrawing, affection in a base-minded person collapses. And the benefit that is obtained from friendship—together with the happiness that resides in goodwill—also comes to an end.

The gods said: “A great war will arise between the Kurus and the Pāṇḍavas. If, after that, the Kauravas obtain the ash lying upon the ground…”

Through victory the bow was obtained; Jarāsandha was slain by me. Thus we now desire to reclaim from the Kauravas our own rightful prosperity.

The great chariot-warriors came to fight and took their stand at Kurukṣetra. The Kauravas too took their positions, led by Duryodhana.

Upon hearing these words of Lord Baladeva’s, which were full of potency, courage and strength and were appropriate to His transcendental power, the Kauravas became furious and spoke as follows.

When the respective warriors of both camps, namely the Kauravas and the Pāṇḍavas, were killed on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra and the dead warriors obtained their deserved destinations, and when the son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra fell down lamenting…

When Arjuna was seemingly polluted by ignorance upon observing the soldiers and commanders before him on the battlefield, the Lord eradicated his ignorance by delivering transcendental knowledge. May His lotus feet always remain the object…

Knowing that Bala (Balarāma) had arrived, Duryodhana and the others presented to Rāma a cow, the arghya offering, and water. After accepting everything according to custom, he then addressed the Kauravas.

Then Saratha became the ruler of all the Kauravas. From the Kaurava Janamejaya was born (a son) named Saṃvartavasu.

“It is holy and delightful, frequented by those who perform meritorious deeds. Great indeed is the spiritual benefit (accruing) from it—(from the place) whose very name, O Kauravas, (bestows such merit).”