Book 3 - Adhyaya 9

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

O holy lord, conversant with all types of holy duties, the foremost among those who know the (events of the) three units of time (i.e. past, present and future); sinful activities and the means of remedy, thereofhave been perfectly recounted by you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The story of Indra killing liis preceptor TriSiras or ViSvajit on the suspicion ofhis complicity with Daityas and the consequent pursuit by Brahma-hatya (the sin of Brahmana murder) and Lord Naravana's division, of Indra's sin of Brahniahatya among women, trees and the earth is found in Mbh. Udyoga 9-3-4; Sdnti 342.32-34 and 41 and Udyoga 9.43 southern recension and other Puranas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the lord of Daityas chose the son of Bhrgu (i.e. Sukra) as his priest. You were appointed here in the kingdom ofthe Devas as Vasava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Prior to this when you were in Sudharma (the Assembly Hall of Devas), a certain question was put by you in the presence of sages.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Which is better, worldly existence or pilgrimage? What is its excellence? Be pleased to bless me with a decisive answer."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

" G o immediately to Karmabhumi, "Land of holy

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The priest of great power of penance did not have any excessive enmity towards Daityas. At that time the lord ofDaityas and Vasava became equally powerful.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then once O king, you became very furious and desired to kill the nephew of the lord of Danavas. With that desire you hastened to the forest where he was practising penance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Thereupon, the self-born lord (god Brahma) began to ponder over the remedy for that sin. But he was not able to find any such remedy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

You, Indra came out of that cave and became the leader ofthe Devas. You acquired the wealth and glory of kingdom due to the favour of Parmesthin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Till this time you were ruling over the three worlds- and being arrogant on account of your glory and suzerainty, you caused harm to the Kailasa mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The resull of both the curses has been the same. See, the three worlds have become devoid ofglory and brilliance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Tajfias are not being performed nor Dunas (charitable gifts) are being distributed. O Vasava, there is neither raffia (Restraint on the sense-organs) nor Niyama (Holy observance of vows etc.). Penance and austerities are not found anywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All the Brahmanas are devoid of glory and splendour. Their minds are overpowered by covetousness. They are devoid of inherent strength and deficient in courage. All of them have become more or less Atheists.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The earth has lost all its essential juice and herbal products. It is becoming more and more feeble and powerless. The sun has a dim and grey disc; the moon is bereft ofits lustre.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Devas are weak. They appear entirely different. The three worlds including mobile and immobile beings are on the verge of ruin."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"Even as Brhaspati and Mahendra were conversing thus, Malaka and other great Da it y as attacked Svargaloka (Heaven).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Haughty on account of their physical strength, they chopped off all trees in the whole of Nandana park. They hit and beat the gardeners with different weapons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

They smashed down the rampart wall and rushed in the city. They thrashed and tortured the Suras staying in their palaces.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Particularly, they abducted the gem-like (beauti- ful) celestial Damsels. Thereupon, the Devas who were com- pletely afflicted cried loudly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On hearing such a noisy tumult. Vasava left his seat and began fleeing followed by all Devas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

After reaching the abode of Brahma, Vrsa (i.e. Indra) with gloomy face recounted factually the entire activity of the Daityas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

On hearing it, Brahma the creator of the worlds glanced at Harihaya (Indra) whose splendour and lustre had been destroyed and who had been accompanied by all Devas and said this to them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"O Indra, do seek refuge inMukunda alongwith all Devas. That destroyer of Daityas will bring about your welfare."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

After saying this, Brahma himself, the grandfather ofthe worlds, went to the ocean of Milk accompanied by him as well as Devas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then Brahma and other Devas eulogised Lord Janardana, the great ruler of the worlds with excellent words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the delighted lord Vasudeva, the eternal lord who is eager to protect the universe, told Devas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"I shall perfectly bring about an increase in your case by means of my brilliance alone. What is being suggested by me may be carried out by you all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Cast down into the ocean of Milk all types of medi- cinal herbs. Get into an alliance with those Asuras and do everything in collaboration with them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Make the Mandara mountain yourchurningrod 1 and Vasuki your churning rope. I shall stand near to help you, O Suras. May the churning for the Nectar be carried out.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All Danavas should be addressed in a concilia- tory manner "Of course the benefit (of churning the ocean) is common to you and to us".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All of you will become strong and immortal by •drinking nectar that jvill come out when the ocean of milk is being churned.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

I shall manage everything in such a manner that the Daityas will only exert themselves but will not get any part of Nectar".

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The gods were allotted places near the tail of Vasuki. The sons ofDiti were employed by Sauri (Visnu) at the portion ofthe head.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Although the Daityas were very powerful, they became pale and devoid ofbrilliance when their bodies were scorched and singed by the fiery breaths of that (serpent).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The Suras who were pulling at the portion of the tail were rendered robust and devoid of fatigue through a favour- able gust of wind induced. by Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In the middle ofthe ocean of Milk, the exceedingly lustrous lord in the form of primordial Tortoise became the basis and support ofthe Mandara mountain that was rotating therein.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The story of churning the milk-ocean for nectar appears in Mbh. Adi. 18, VR 1.45, Bh. P. VIII 6,7 and other Puranas all affirming pro- sura role of Visnu. This Purana is no exception as can be seen from VV. 49r54. The episode reflects against the greatness of Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Madhava pulled Vasuki speedily from the midst of all Devas by assuming a separate form and from the midst of Daityas by assuming another form.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

When the churning proceeded ahead, Parijata, the great tree, appeared in front of them rendering the region around fragrant by means of its sweet smell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The intelligent groups of celestial damsels, of exces- sively beautiful forms, O divine sage, appeared in front of them, captivating the minds of all people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

A popular etymology: A-sura (Non-wine-imbibers). Originally it is derived from A as — 'to throw' — who threw out gods. But in Vedic it is. used with Varuna and as an adj. it means * divine', 'Supreme Spirit' (MW 121-1). The A-sura is a later formation come to be supported by- such Purana episodes as in VV. 00-09.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the moon of cool rays rose up. Mahesvara took it up. The different kinds of poison rose up. The species of Nagas accepted them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the gem named Kaustubha came up. Janar- dana took it. Thereafter, the great medicinal herb named Vijaya

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then, dressed in divine robes lord Dhanvantari, himself stood up holding a pot filled with Nectar in his hand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then, O storehouse of austerities, Devas, Daityas and sages all round became delighted and contented.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then, from that great ocean of Milk, goddess Sri, the bestower of boons, came up holding a lotus in her hand and seated in a full blown lotus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then with a contented heart, all sages eulogised the great goddess Sn by means of Srisukta*. The Gandharvas sang well.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All the groups of celestial damsels, the leader of whom was VisvacI, danced. The Gariga and other sacred rivers approached her for the purpose of her bath.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Taking up the water kept in a sacrificial vessel (gold vessel in N.) the eight elephants (supporters) ofthe quarters bathed goddess Sri occupying the lotus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The ocean of Milk in an embodied form gave her a lotus garland. The excellent and valuable TulasI that was born then identified itselfwith Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Visvakarma bequeathed her all divine ornaments. Wearing divine garlands and robes and adorned with divine ornaments, Rama proceeded towardsthe region ofthe chest of Visnu even as all were watching her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

"The nectar that arises when the milk ocean is churned — by drinking it you will become strong and immortal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

I will act so that the Daityas do not obtain any of this nectar and only suffer toil."

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Thus instructed by Shri Vasudeva, all the gods then made a pact with the peerless Daityas. Gods and Asuras gathered herbs of many kinds,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

cast them into the waters of the milk ocean, purer than the moon, made Mount Mandara the churning rod and Vasuki the rope, and began with effort to churn the lord of waters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All the gods together were at the tail of Vasuki; the Daityas were placed at the head by Shauri.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Though strong, those Daityas, their bodies scorched by the fiery breath from his mouths, all lost their vigour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The gods pulling at the tail were refreshed again and again by a favourable wind sent by Vishnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The glorious one, in the form of the primal Tortoise in the middle of the milk ocean, became the support of the whirling Mandara mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In another form Madhava pulled Vasuki with force among all the gods, and in yet another among the Daityas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

In the form of Brahma he held the mountain that pressed upon the ocean; and in another, O divine sage, with great splendour again and again

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

he strengthened the gods, by which they grew mighty; and with another splendour, able to bear the strain,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Janardana, possessor of all powers, strengthened the serpent. Then, as the milk ocean was being churned by gods and Danavas,

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Surabhi, worshipped by the gods, appeared before them. Then gods and Daityas rejoiced, O ascetic.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

As the milk ocean was churned again by gods and Danavas, while the perfected ones in heaven wondered, "What is this?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

the goddess Varuni arose, her eyes rolling with intoxication; smiling, she stood before the Asuras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The Daityas did not take her, and so they became Asuras; because they have no sura (liquor), they are called Asuras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then she stood before all the gods; prompted by the Supreme One, the gods joyfully took her, and because they took sura they are called Suras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

As the churning went on, the great tree Parijata appeared, perfuming the world all around with its fragrance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Troops of Apsarases of exceedingly beautiful form and composure appeared, O divine sage, enchanting all the worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the cool-rayed moon arose, and Maheshvara took it; the poison that arose was taken by the serpent races.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then Janardana took the jewel called Kaustubha. Then arose the great herb named Vijaya, intoxicating with the scent of its leaves; Bhairava took it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the god Dhanvantari himself appeared, wearing divine garments and holding in his hand a water-pot full of nectar.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then the gods and Daityas everywhere were glad at heart, and the sages too were satisfied, O treasury of austerity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then from that great milk ocean arose Shri, dwelling in the blooming lotus, the giver of boons, lotus in hand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Then all the sages, glad at heart, praised the supreme Shri with the Shri Sukta, and the Gandharvas sang exquisitely.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

All the troops of Apsarases led by Vishvachi danced, and the holy rivers beginning with the Ganga came to bathe her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

The eight elephants of the quarters took water in sacred vessels and bathed that Shri who dwells in the lotus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Tulasi also arose, precious and born of union with Hari; the embodied milk ocean gave her a garland of lotuses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Vishvakarman offered her divine ornaments. Wearing divine garlands and garments and adorned with divine ornaments, Rama went to the breast of Vishnu as all looked on.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरूथी--विल्मी--कवची-श्रुत--सेन--दुम्दुभी. इत्यादि रुद्र है

English

Tulasi was worn by the mighty Vishnu. And the goddess who dwells on Vishnu's breast, great queen of all the worlds, looked upon the gods with a glance moist with compassion.