Usanas - AncientVoice

Mbh.1.75.4168	During the time of a great sacrifice I have been cursed by the Muni Usanas Sukra.
Mbh.1.76.4198	The gods, then, from desire of victory, installed the son of Angiras Vrihaspati as their priest to conduct their sacrifices; while their opponents installed the learned Usanas as their priest for the same purpose.
Mbh.1.76.4205	And the gods, in great anxiety of heart and entertaining a fear of the learned Usanas, then went to Kacha, the eldest son of Vrihaspati, and spoke unto him, saying, We pay court to thee, be kind to us and do us a service that we regard as very great.
Mbh.1.76.4224	Vaisampayana continued, Kacha commanded by Kavya or Usanas himself, called also Sukra, then said, So be it' and took the vow he had spoken of.
Mbh.1.76.4312	The high-souled Usanas rising up from the ground in anger, then spoke as follows: The wretched Brahmana who from this day, unable to resist the temptation, will drink wine shall be regarded as having lost his virtue, shall be reckoned to have committed the sin of slaying a Brahmana, shall be hated both in this and the other worlds.
Mbh.1.82.4603	But Usanas commanded me, while I was united with Devayani, that never should Vrishaparvan's daughter he summoned to my bed'
Mbh.1.83.4673	Speaking not a word to the king, with eyes bathed in tears, she soon reached the side of her father Usanas, the son of Kavi.
Mbh.1.83.4691	Vaisampayana continued, Yayati, the son of Nahusha, thus cursed by the angry Usanas, was then divested of his youth and immediately overcome by decrepitude.
Mbh.1.84.4701	SECTION LXXXIV Sambhava Parva continued Vaisampayana said, Yayati, then, overcome with decrepitude, returned to his capital and summoning his eldest son Yadu who was also the most accomplished, addressed him thus, Dear child, from the curse of Kavya called also Usanas, decrepitude and wrinkles and whiteness of hair have come over me.
Mbh.1.84.4745	Decrepitude, wrinkles, and whiteness of hair have come over me in consequence of the curse of Kavya called also Usanas.
Mbh.1.95.5228	And Yayati had two wives, viz, Devayani, the daughter of Usanas, and Sarmishtha the daughter of Vrishaparvan.
Mbh.1.100.5599	Whatever branches of knowledge are known to Usanas, this one knoweth completely.
Mbh.3.84.4455	Proceeding next to Vetasika worshipped by the Grandsire, one obtaineth the merit of the horse-sacrifice and the state of Usanas.
Mbh.3.149.7648	The gods are maintained by the celebration of sacrifices prescribed by the Vedas and the religious ordinances; while men maintain themselves by following the ordinances of Vrihaspati and Usanas and also by these avocations, by which the world is maintained, serving for wages, receiving taxes, merchandise, agriculture and tending kine and sheep.
Mbh.3.249.12328	And mantra knowing persons then commenced with the help of formulae declared by Brihaspati and Usanas, those rites that are indicated in the Atharva Veda and the Upanishads and which are capable of being achieved by mantras and prayers.
Mbh.3.283.13887	And surrounded by his terrible army of Rakshasas and Pisachas, Ravana who was conversant with the rules of warfare like a second Usanas invested the monkey host, having disposed his troops in that array which is named after Usanas himself.
Mbh.4.58.2217	Of long arms and endued with mighty energy possessed of strength and beauty of person, celebrated over all the worlds for his prowess, resembling Usanas himself in intelligence and Vrihaspati in knowledge of morality, he is conversant with the four Vedas and devoted to the practice of Brahmacharya virtues.
Mbh.5.157.6946	As regards thee, thou art equal to Usanas himself, and always seekest my good.
Mbh.6.6.342	Upon the summit of that mountain, Usanas, otherwise called the Poet, sporteth with the Daityas his disciples
Mbh.6.34.1620	I am even Vyasa among the ascetics, and Usanas among seers.
Mbh.7.6.188	As Kapali amongst the Rudras, Pavaka among the Vasus, Kuvera among the Yakshas, Vasava among the Maruts, Vasishtha among Brahmanas, the Sun amongst luminous bodies, Yama among the Pitris, Varuna among aquatic creatures, as the Moon among the stars, and Usanas among the sons of Diti, so art thou the foremost of all leaders of forces.
Mbh.7.9.314	That scorcher of foes who hath given up his life for the wretched Duryodhana, upon whose prowess rested that hope of victory which my wicked sons entertained, who was equal to Vrihaspati or Usanas himself in intelligence, alas, how was he slain?
Mbh.7.61.2742	Having performed various sacrifices and virtuously begotten excellent offspring upon his wives Devayani, the daughter of Usanas and Sarmishtha, king Yayati, who was like unto a celestial, roved through the celestial woods at his own pleasure, like a second Vasava.
Mbh.8.31.1350	They then beheld an invincible array formed by king Yudhishthira the just, that foremost one of Kuru race, with great care, and according to the sanction of Brihaspati and Usanas.
Mbh.9.6.376	Possessed of beautiful limbs, of head well covered, of a neck adorned with three lines like those in a conch shell, of sweet speech, of eyes resembling the petals of a full blown lotus, and of a face like that of the dignity of Meru, resembling the bull of Mahadeva as regards neck, eyes, tread, and voice, endued with arms that were large, massive, and well-joined, having a chest that was broad and well-formed, equal unto Garuda or the wind in speed and might, gifted with a splendour like that of the rays of the Sun, rivalling Usanas himself in intelligence and the Moon in beauty and form and charms of face, with a body that seemed to be made of a number of golden lotuses, with well-made joints, of well-formed thighs and waist and hips, of beautiful fingers, and beautiful nails, he seemed to have been made by the Creator with care after collecting one after another all the beautiful and good attributes of creation.
Mbh.9.37.2745	Baladeva then went to the tirtha known by the name of Usanas.
Mbh.9.56.4039	This old verse uttered by Usanas hath been heard by us.
Mbh.9.59.4288	Thou didst never listen to the counsels of Brihaspati and Usanas!
Mbh.12.37.1979	That foremost one among the Kurus obtained a knowledge also of that science, with its interpretations, with Usanas and that regenerate one who is the preceptor of the celestials know.
Mbh.12.55.2958	The great Rishi Usanas, O son, sang two Slokas in days of old.
Mbh.12.56.3015	In this connection, the holy Usanas has sting a Sloka, O monarch.
Mbh.12.56.3069	The following verse was sung in days of old by Usanas of Bhrigu's race, in the narrative called Ramacharita, on the subject, O Bharata, of kingly duties: One should first select a king in whose dominions to live.
Mbh.12.57.3078	The divine Kavi Usanas of large eyes and austere penances, the thousand-eyed Indra, and Manu the son of Prachetas, the divine Bharadwaja, and the saga Gaurasiras, all devoted to Brahma and utterers of Brahma, have composed treatises on the duties of kings.
Mbh.12.121.6865	O best of men, the doctrines laid down by Usanas also are known to thee.
Mbh.12.123.7030	The high-souled Bhargava Usanas will instruct thee better.
Mbh.12.137.7845	In intelligence thou art Usanas himself.
Mbh.12.138.8180	Men conversant with scriptures have laid it down that trust never produces happiness Usanas himself sang two verses unto Prahlada in days of old.
Mbh.12.141.8657	In days of old, Usanas said unto the Daityas this truth, which should remove all doubts, that scriptures are no scriptures if they cannot stand the test of reason.
Mbh.12.278.17037	Unto Vritra, when in days of old he was reft of sovereignty, his preceptor Usanas said, I hope, O Danava, that in consequence of thy defeat thou dost not cherish any grief'
Mbh.12.278.17049	Then the illustrious Usanas addressed the Asura Vritra who was thus talking of the highest refuge of the creation, saying, O intelligent Daitya, why, O child, dost thou utter such foolish rhapsodies'
Mbh.12.278.17066	Recapitulated by me, O lion among kings, listen with undivided attention, O bull of men, with all thy brothers, to what the sage Usanas then said after he had been thus addressed by that prince of Danavas
Mbh.12.279.17067	SECTION CCLXXX Usanas said, I bow to that divine and illustrious and puissant Being who holds this earth with the firmament in his arms.
Mbh.12.279.17070	Worshipped by the prince of Asuras and by the sage Usanas, that foremost of sages sat down on a costly seat.
Mbh.12.279.17071	After Kumara of great wisdom had been seated at his ease, Usanas said unto him, Discourse to this chief of the Danavas on the pre-eminent greatness of Vishnu'
Mbh.12.282.17387	And the great sage Usanas, and the foremost of Rishis having Sanatkumara for their first, and the other celestial Rishis headed by Angiras, and the Gandharva Viswavasu, and Narada and Parvata, and the diverse tribes of Apsaras, all came there to wait upon the Master of the universe.
Mbh.12.289.18141	Why was the celestial Rishi, the high-souled Usanas, called also Kavi engaged in doing what was agreeable to the Asuras and disagreeable to the deities?
Mbh.12.289.18144	Possessed of the splendour of an immortal, for what reason did Usanas obtain the name of Sukra?
Mbh.12.289.18151	Of firm vows and honoured by all, Usanas, that descendant of Bhrigu's race, became engaged in doing what was disagreeable to the deities for an adequate cause
Mbh.12.289.18153	The great ascetic Usanas, crowned with Yoga-success, entered the person of Kuvera, and depriving the lord of treasures of his liberty by means of Yoga, robbed him of all his wealth
Mbh.12.289.18157	And he said, Usanas, having spiritualised himself by Yoga entered my form and depriving myself of liberty, has taken away all my wealth.
Mbh.12.289.18160	His eyes, O king, became blood-red, and taking up his lance he waited ready to strike down Usanas.
Mbh.12.289.18163	Meanwhile, Usanas, having ascertained the purpose of Mahadeva through Yoga-power from a distance, waited in silence.
Mbh.12.289.18164	Indeed, having ascertained the fact of the wrath of the high-souled Maheswara of superior Yoga-power, the puissant Usanas began to reflect as to whether he should go to Maheswara or fly away or remain where he was.
Mbh.12.289.18165	Thinking, with the aid of his severe penances, of the high-souled Mahadeva, Usanas of soul crowned with Yoga-success, placed himself on the point of Mahadeva's lance.
Mbh.12.289.18166	The bow-armed Rudra, understanding that Usanas, whose penances had become successful and who had converted himself into the form of pure Knowledge, was staying at the point of his lance and finding that he was unable to hurl the lance at one who was upon it, bent that weapon with hand.
Mbh.12.289.18170	The puissant and high-souled Usanas of Bhrigu's race, entering the stomach of Maheswara, began to wander there'
Mbh.12.289.18171	Yudhishthira said, How, O king, could Usanas succeed in wandering within the stomach of that foremost of superior intelligence?
Mbh.12.289.18173	Bhishma said, In days of yore having swallowed up Usanas, Mahadeva of severe vows entered the waters and remained there like an immovable stake of wood, O king, for millions of years engaged in Yoga-meditation.
Mbh.12.289.18177	Of inconceivable soul, possessed of great intelligence, and ever devoted to the religion of truth, Sankara saw that Usanas within his stomach had become greater in consequence of those penances of his
Mbh.12.289.18178	That foremost of Yogins viz, Usanas, rich with that wealth of penances and the wealth he had appropriated from Kuvera, shone brightly in the three worlds, endued with great energy
Mbh.12.289.18180	Usanas, however, filled with anxiety, began to wander within the stomach of the great god.
Mbh.12.289.18183	The great ascetic Usanas, however, O chastiser of foes, from within Mahadeva's stomach, repeatedly addressed the god, saying, Show me thy kindness'
Mbh.12.289.18191	And in consequence of Uma's having thus prevented her lord from accomplishing his purpose the ascetic Usanas from the day became the son of the goddess'
Mbh.12.289.18196	Bowing unto the boon-giving Mahadeva and to also his spouse the goddess Uma, the great ascetic Usanas, endued with superior intelligence, proceeded to the place he chose.
Mbh.12.292.18301	Usanas became Sukra by having gratified the god of gods.
Mbh.12.335.21500	When Usanas and Vrihaspati will arise, they also will promulgate their respective treatises on morality and religion, guided by and quoting from this your treatise
Mbh.12.335.21501	After the publication of his treatise by the Self-born Manu and of that by Usanas, and after the publication of the treatise also by Vrihaspati, this science composed by you will be acquired by king Vasu otherwise known by the name of Uparichara.
Mbh.12.342.22404	When Rudra addressed himself for the destruction of the triple city belonging to the Asuras, the preceptor of the Asuras, viz, Usanas, provoked beyond endurance, tore a matted lock from his own head and hurled it at Rudra.
Mbh.12.342.22405	From that matted lock of Usanas sprang many serpents.
Mbh.13.26.3511	There were also Vrihaspati and Usanas, and Vyasa and Chyavana and Kasyapa and Dhruva, and Durvasas and Jamadagni and Markandeya and Galava, and Bharadwaja and Raibhya and Yavakrita and Trita.
Mbh.13.85.7851	The names of the eight sons of Kavi are Kavi, Kavya, Dhrishnu, Usanas endued with great intelligence, Bhrigu, Viraja, Kasi, and Ugra conversant with every duty.
Mbh.13.103.9245	Blazing with energy as he does, it is Usanas who first made it known to the universe.
Mbh.13.107.9804	That man who having fasted for sixteen days eats a little ghee on the seventeenth day and bears himself in this way for a whole year, pouring libations every day on his sacred fire, proceeds to the regions of Varuna and Indra, and Rudra and the Maruts and Usanas and Brahman himself.
Mbh.13.107.9821	That man who having fasted for twenty days takes a single meal on the twenty-first day and bears himself in this way for a full year, pouring libations every day on his sacred fire, attains to the regions of Usanas and Sakra, of the Aswins and the Maruts, and resides there in uninterrupted happiness of great measure.
Mbh.13.107.9825	That man who having fasted for two and twenty days takes a single meal on the twenty-third day and bears himself in this way for a full year, thus regulating his diet and keeping his senses under control, attains to the regions of the deity of Wind, of Usanas, and of Rudra.
Mbh.15.7.379	Agreeably to the science known to Usanas, arrays called Sakata, Padma, and Vijra, should be formed, O Bharata, for fighting the enemy

Jijith Nadumuri Ravi
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Reference:- Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli; Source of Plain Text: www.sacred-texts.com; Wikified at AncientVoice.

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