Book 3 - Adhyaya 12

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Then Sukra, the extremely refulgent preceptor of the Daityas, came to him. Hundreds of very powerful Daityas too came to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Urged by the son of Bhrgu(i.e. Sukra), Bhanda called Maya, the original architect and engineer and artisan of the race of Daityas, and spoke these meaningful words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

"It was at Sonitapura' 2 that all leading Daityas stayed before and ruled the three worlds. Go there and re-build the city."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On hearing those words, the architect went to that great city and by means ofbis imaginative mind and power

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

y/bhand — 'to be fortunate'. Probably 'blianditi' was a blessing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Although Assamese claim Tejpur as ancient Sonitapura, the claim of Sonitapura on the bank of Kedar-Gaiiga or Mandakini about six miles from Usama fh in Kumaun appears more acceptable — De,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Bhanda wore on his head the crown that shone like the rising sun and that was placed (on his head) by the son ofBhrgu. Formerly, it had been given to H iranya- Kasipu by Brahma. It was lively and indestructible. It had been worn by many Daitya rulers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Two lively Camaras (i.e. chowries) were used by him as his insignia. They resembled the moon. They had been made by Brahma. Neither sickness nor miseries could assail one by resorting to them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

He (Sukra) presented him an umbrella formerly made by Brahma himself. People seated in its shade were never affected by even crores of missiles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

(The preceptor) gave him a bow named Vijaya and a conch called 'the killer ofenemies'. He gave him other very valuable ornaments too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

He presented him an everlasting throne dazzling like the sun. Seated on the throne and bedecked in all ornaments he became magnificently brilliant like a gem that had been whetted.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

He had eight mighty Daityas (as his assistants),

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

He had four beautiful wives, viz.: Sumohinl,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

All the Devas including Vasava (Indra) who understood the (exigencies of the) time served him. He had thousands of chariots, horses, elephants and foot-soldiers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Noble ones with huge bodies, they were very proud •of their victory. All the Danavas followed the directives of the son ofBhrgu (i.e. Sukra).

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

They worshipped god Mahadeva abiding by the injunctions (cult?) of Siva, The Danavas possessed sons, grand-

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Rg., Yajus and Saman Mantras were frequently chanted in all the houses of Daityas. Mlmarhsa, Nyaya and other systems ofphilosophy too were studied in every house.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The Devas accepted Havya offerings in the Yajnas of the Daityas too as in the case of important hermitages of sages and Brahmanas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Even as Bhanda carried on all these activities with great pride in his victory, sixty thousand years elapsed like halfof a moment.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

"Fascinating and deluding all living beings by your own power do roam about as you please. No one will find you out.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Go hence immediately and enchant Bhanda, the leader of Daityas. Ere long, you will enjoy all worldly pleasures."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

After receiving this boon. Maya bowed to Janardana and requested for a few of the chief celestial damsels for assistance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On being requested by her, the lord sent some celestial damsels. Accompanied by those ladies, chief of whom was VisvacT, that fawn-eyed lady (i.e. Maya) went to the excellent shore of Manasa 1 lake where brilliant trees grew up.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Then the leader ofthe Daityas came there surrounded

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The purana-writer had little idea that there are no trees near Manasa lake. It is a poetic vision of the lake.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On seeing that lady beautiful in every limb like another streak of lightning, he fell into the deep abysm named Cupid of an illusory nature.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

His ministers too became deeply affected by Kama (lord of Love) in theirhearts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On being requested continuously by the leader of Daityas and those (ministers also), the Maya lady as well as her assistant damsels instantly promised them adequate pleasure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On attaining those ladies, the chief of whom was MohinT. they derived the greatest pleasure because (ordinarily) they could not be obtained even by Asvamedha and other great Yajnas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

They forgot the Vedas and lord Umapati (Siva) too. They forsook Yajnas and other auspicious rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When the Daityas were thus deluded, O Brahmana, the Devas including Vasava, became liberated from torment. They derived great pleasure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Once, sage Narada came there and saw Devendra seated in his throne and surrounded by all Devas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

After bowing down to that noble sage shining brillliantly like fire, the lord of Devas stood up in reverence with palms joined together and spoke these words:

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

' O holy lord, conversant with all sacred rites, the most excellent one among, those.who know the Para and Apara (the greatest thing and the lesser ones), you visit only such places as you wish to bless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Bhanda the leader of the Daityas has become

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Without propitiating goddess Para sakti, 0 Vasava, it is impossible to achieve it by means of other types of austerities even in hundreds of crores ofKalpas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Prior to the rise of the enemy, O ignorant one, propitiate the Deity. On being propitiated the goddess will bring about your welfare."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On being urged and enlightened thus by him, Sakra, the lord of the groups of Devas, duly honoured the sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Along with all the gods, he performed the great worship of Parasakti on the bank of Bhaglrathl that was brilliant with flowers in everyone of the seasons. Even since then, that place bestowing all sorts of accomplishments came to be known by the name Indraprastha. 1

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On seeing the Asuras deluded, the highly intelli- gent priest, the son of Bhrgu. approached Bhandasura and spoke thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

"It is relying on you alone, O leading king, that the excellent Danavas always sport and roam about as they please in three worlds without any fear.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On being told thus by his preceptor, the demon Bhanda left his excellent couch. Inviting the elderly ministers, he told them everything as it had happened.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Bhanda the leader of the Danavas agreed to his suggestion. Starting along with the armies he w'ent to the vaHey of the Himavan.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On seeing Danavas eager to create obstacles in the penance of god, the mother of the universe made a huge lustrous rampart wall in front of them that could not be crossed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On seeing the Mother ofthe Universe and noticing the lustrous rampart, the Devas trembled with fear abandon- ing all their holy rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

We shall become Brahman or we will be able to enjoy heaven." On being told thus, the Devas with Indra as their leader duly performed Homa by chopping off the flesh to the chanting of Mantras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On seeing the great goddess all Devas, including Vasava (Indra) became delighted in their minds and they

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On being glanced at by her, all of them instantly became liberated from ailments. Their limbs became tougher and stronger with the deficiencies remedied. They became mighty with adamantine bodies. They eulogised the great goddess Ambika, the bestower of all objects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Hari always slays all of your race simply by birth. The illusion by which you are deluded was created by him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Seeing you deluded and seeking a weak point, Indra is performing great austerities to gain victory over you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

If the Mother of the world is pleased, victory will be his. Abandon this illusory world, go with your ministers to the Himalaya mountain, and obstruct your enemies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Thus addressed by his preceptor, he left his splendid couch, summoned his elder ministers, and told them what had happened.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Hearing this and reflecting, Shrutavarman said to the king, "A kingdom of sixty thousand years was granted to you by Shiva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

More than that has passed many times over, O hero. What is impelled by time and Shiva cannot be countered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

It cannot be countered except by worshipping him. In due time one must experience both sorrow and joy."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Then the one named Bhimakarman said, "An enemy should not be ignored, according to one's strength. If we obstruct his rites, victory will be yours.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

In battle, O great king, Shiva himself gave you the knowledge that takes away the strength of others; therefore victory is always yours."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Bhanda, lord of the Danavas, approved his words; setting out with his armies, he went to the slopes of the Himalaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Seeing the Danavas intent on obstructing the austerities, the Mother of the world raised before them a great, shining, impassable rampart.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Seeing it, the Danava lord, astonished and wondering what it was, grew enraged and broke it with a Danava missile of great power.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Again it stood before him, impassable for all the Danavas; the bold one broke it with the wind missile and roared.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Again and again, though reduced to ashes, it reappeared. Seeing this, the Daitya lord returned dejected to his city.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Seeing that Mother of the world and the shining rampart, the gods trembled with fear and abandoned all their rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Then Shakra said to them, "This Daitya lord has come here; he cannot be fought in battle even by all of us together.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Even if we flee, we have no other refuge anywhere. Let us properly make a beautiful fire-pit a yojana wide,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

establish the fire by the rite of the great sacrifice, and worship the supreme Shakti, we gods, with great offerings of our own flesh.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

We shall either become one with Brahman or enjoy heaven." Thus addressed, all those gods led by Indra

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

duly offered oblations, cutting off their flesh piece by piece with mantras. When all the flesh had been offered, and the feet and hands,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

as the gods were about to offer their entire bodies, a supreme, unsurpassed mass of splendour appeared.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

From its midst arose an unsurpassed wheel-shaped form; and in its centre the great Goddess, radiant as the rising sun,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

reviver of the world, whose self is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the very limit of the essence of beauty, an ocean of the nectar of bliss,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

like the hibiscus flower, clad in garments like pomegranate blossoms, wearing every ornament, the sole abode of the sentiment of love,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

whose glances from the corners of her eyes spread moonlight in waves of compassion, her hands resplendent with noose, goad, sugarcane bow and five arrows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Beholding that great Goddess, all the gods with Vasava, glad at heart, bowed again and again to her who is the self of all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Looked upon by her, they were at once free from pain, whole in limb, very firm, with bodies like diamond and of great strength; and they praised the great Goddess Ambika, giver of every aim.