Book 3 - Adhyaya 26

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Why has Srinivasa come over here, please tell me, O sage? Where was the mountain Sesa, the destroyer of sins situat¬ ed formerly? Please tell me, why has the lake Svamipuskarii come over here?

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O fortunate one, O blessed one, hear how lord Vyan- katesa came over here. O illustrious one, our sins are destroyed by narrating and listening to the tale.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Such statements arc common to all the Puraitas. They show all- comprehensive and too liberal nature of the Puraic cult. They are hyper¬ bolical and should not be taken literally,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The practice of cursing people at the slightest provocation was very popular in ancient India, (Vide DuroSsas: P.E.) Theveapon of curse in the hands of sages was more effective than the actual weapon itself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

"Dear mother, get rid of these worldly attachments. Direct your mind to the service of lord Visnu.* The very fact that you love me as your son is the cause of your pain and pleasure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Jaya and Vijaya were the two watchmen who stood at the gate of lord Visnu in Vaikuntha. Once, the great hermit ses Sanaka and others reached Vaikuntha to visit lord Vifnu. Jaya and Vijaya treated the hermits without request. The hermits cursed them that they would become D&navas. They were born to sage Kasyapa and his consort Did. Jaya became Hirany&> k?a and Vijaya Hirapyakaiipu. Hirapyaksa was killed by Vi$t)iu who took the form of a boar whereas Hiranyakaiipu was slain by the lord assuming the form of a man-lion. P.E.,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The Puritias dedicated to Vifpu preach the cult of devotion. Total dedication to the lord implies complete detachment from the objects of senses. In this context the cult of devotion is held to be superior to the cult of penance. In fact, the paurink cult is a replacement of old Vedic cult of sacrificial rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

If motherhood accruing from giving birth were a principal factor, then you will also be the mother of ajar which you create. Or conversely, who will be the mother of Brahma, the uncreated god? Therefore, the uncreated primeval lord Visnu alone is the father, he being the real creator.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O mother, cut off your illusion with the weapon of knowledge and fix up your mind in Hari. O mother, the devo¬ tional remembrance of the name of Hari alone can destroy sins for ever.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The turtle (Kurma) that supported the Mandara mountain at the churning. According to Kurma Purirui, lord Viiu pervaded the turtle at the churning when it got under the Mandara and lifted it upon his back.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

By his sincere devotion he pleased Brahma and got the boon of immortality. Then he, the best of daityas round¬ ed the earth in his hand and took the same to Patala.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Then Hari incarnated as boar in the country of Mustas. Making way through the ocean he entered Patala and discovered the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Putting the earth at the tip of his teeth he lifted it up from the waters. Hiranyaksa, when he saw the earth lifted up, came upon Visnu but was struck at the ears and killed by Visnu who established the earth in the previous fashion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Visnu, as a boar, set up the elephants in all quarters and settled in.rimufta. Then Visnu thought to himself. "Where shall the people propitiate me in my human form? Where shall I favour them with my blessings."

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O good girl, thus Hari thought to himself. Then from Vaikuntha he came down to the earth, riding on Garuda and brought the mountain iSesa along with him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Then lord Visnu established the mountain Sesa over the region extending from Suvarnamukhari to Srikrsna Veni.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He settled.riiaila at the tail of the mountain, Ahobala at the middle and Srinivasa at the mouth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

By practising even a little of penance at Ahobala, one can fulfil one's desire. The holy rivers such as Ganga and others are always present here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Not idcntihable.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Srf'Jaila—Sk lofty rock which overhangs the river Kespa where the famous temple MallikSrjuna is situated (Arch. Surv. of S. India. R. Sewel. Vol I. 90; Arch. Surv. of W. India by J. Burgess, ).

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The dumb gain speech; the deaf are restored to hear¬ ing. The barren become fertile and are blessed with sons; the poor become rich.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Mere devotion for this mountain can bring about these benefits. In fact, no one can realize the true nature of this mountain-lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He who understands the true nature of this moun¬ tain is blessed with pleasure. Lord Visnu who knew the glory of this mountain left Vaikuntha and made his abode on this mountain on the bank of SvamipuskarinI together with his consort Laksmi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Homage to Srinivasa, lord of Vyankata, of charm¬ ing and auspicious body and the bestower of desired objects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maid, now hear the glory of SvamipuskarinI. Lord Sriniva abides in the midest of this lake.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Those who take bath herein attain liberation very easily and very quickly. In this holy place of pilgrimage there abide three and a half crore of Tirthas that constitute the entire lot of holy places in the three worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

This sacred place of pilgrimage called Srinivasa is visited by all gods. This is what they declare to be the abode of Srinivasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The very sight of Srinivasa destroys sins. At each and every visit the devotee is associated with the good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Association with the good leads to knowledge, know- edge leads to liberation. But the benefit is available only to those who are initiated in the cult of Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Four facts of Brahndf Sec fii. 1.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Mere ablution in the TUrthas, without initiation into the Vaisnava cult, cannot bring about liberation. Those who think otherwise are asuras, condemned to live in a wretched state.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maiden, in the north-west of this holy place, there dwells Vayu always engaged in the service of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The Vaisnavas (the devotees of Visnu) and their devotees too while they take bath in this Vayutirtha should mutter prayers thus: "May the compassionate lord l§rinivasa be pleased with me while I take bath here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The god Rudra and other gods take bath in this Madhva-Tirtha. Those others who desire to take bath should do likewise early in the morning before sun-rise.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Those who evacuate, urinate, vomit or spit or wash their anus or penis at his holy tirtha become asuras or raksasas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The gods do not know the merit that accrues to those who give lalagrama in charity at the Vayutirtha. That merit is known only to Srinivasa, the lord of Vyahkata who bestows the same upon his devotees.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Ablution in the pool at Vayutirtha without any desire of fruit is highly meritorious. It is a sheer luck if a devotee happens to hear the recitation of the Bhagavata Purana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Among the Vai$pava Purflpas, the Bhagavata Purina holds the prominent place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O auspicious one, the gift of the idol o/a deity is excellent. More excellent or meritorious is the gill of a cow that yields abundant milk. Similarly, excellent are the gifts of precious clothes and jewels.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The gift of wealth in coins that are extremely pre¬ cious to the donor is the best of all gifts, they say. To gift cloth etc. which arc discarded by the donor do not yield any fruitful result.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maiden, the gift of the Bhagavata Purana at the Vayutirtha is most excellent, though very rare. The gift of wealth in coins too is very excellent, though this too is very rare. Discourse with the learned Vaisnavas who possess the essence of knowledge is indeed rare, very rare.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He who after taking bath donates Salagra while sitting in the eastern direction attains knowledge that gets him release. He who makes the gift of Dadhivamana derives immense fruit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Taking bath thereat and listening to the true nature of Vamana co-relate in equal merit.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He should worship the idol of Bhuvaraha, give the idol to a Brahmana in charity, listen to the merits of his narrative and have a full view of the idol of l§rivaraha and thus achieve the aim of his life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

By taking bath at the pool, listening to the auspi¬ cious narrative about the idol of Bhuvaraha, he shall attain worldly prosperity and then final beatitude.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the north-east of Srinivasa, O maiden, there is the most sacred Tirtha of Rudra. Being stationed there, god Rudra worships Srinivasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O lord of birds, the gift of such an idol made of Gandika stone is highly commendable, though it is very rare. (If unable to gift the idol) the devotee should take bath of purification, listen to the tale of Nfsiriiha, the lord of Laksmi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maiden, by giving the idol of Srinrsimha, the devotee achieves the fulfilment of his wishes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

One should donate the holy stone of Salagrama to a Brahmin well versed in the Vedas. The gift of Salagrama des¬ troys all sins, even those accruing from the slaughter of a Brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maiden, he who donates, at thisTirtha, the idol of Salagrama to a worthy Brahmin attains a status equal to the status of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The auspicious idol of Sitarama, capable of bestowing freedom upon the devotee is indeed very rare in this Kali age.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maid, to the south-east of Srinivasa there is a holy Tirtha called Vahni. The god Vahni is always stationed there to offer worship to Srinivasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He who takes bath at Vahnitirtha and remembers lord Vi9nu with devotion attains supreme knowledge that confers final release. A bath at this Tirtha is highly meritorious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

It bears no wheel on the head, though otherwise it bears seven wheels. It is blue in hue, bears goldeli streaks, gopura, etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

A devotee should take bath thereat—an act which absolves him from rebirth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He who donates the idol of Purusottama in the form of Salagrama stone attains the supreme position.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the midst of southern and south-west corner is situated Sesa-tirtha. If a devotee takes bath here and donates the idol of Sesa to a Brahmin he goes to the highest regions whence there is no return to this earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The giO of an idol of Sesa with saffron, wheels, and other traits is highly meritorious, though the idol with such traits is very rare in the Kali age.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O lucky one, beyond the lesatlrtha, there lies a Varuna Tirtha. The god Vanina is stationed there to worship the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He should take bath at this Tirtha and donate the gift ofSiumara, Matsya or Trivikrama, if he desires prosperity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The idol of Trivikrama bears a wheel on the face. (If he is unable to gift these idols) he should listen to their traits and the fruit of gifting them at the excellent Varuna Tirtha. He goes to Visnu's region where he rejoices in the company of the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At the place where the above idols are stationed, Ganga, the best of the sacred rivers, is indeed present there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

A bath at the Svam! Pukariniis highly meritorious and a bath at the sacred poob in the area of Svami Pukarii is still more highly meritorious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The donation oflalagrama stone on the bank of the lake Svami Puskarini is highly meritorious. The gift of one's daughter (in marriage to a bride-groom) is still more merito¬ rious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

O maid, you should take bath in the prescribed way in the Svami Pu?kari lake and other sacred pools and donate a bed to a worthy Brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Thus addresKd by the sagejaigivya, the maid took bath in the Sv&mi Pukaripl lake and observed fast. She took

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

He who hears the glory ofSvamI Puskarini becomes highly devoted to lord Srinivasa who is identical with the universe.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Bathing there and hearing of the form of Vamana, they say the fruit equals that of giving; the Chandratirtha is declared to measure ten cubits.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

A bath there at midday is hard for men to obtain, most auspicious one; staying there, the blessed man always worships Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The gift of a shalagrama with the form of Varaha is rare; it is the size of a jambu fruit, like a hen's egg,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

its mouth ring-shaped and the size of a chickpea, on the left side of the stone, leaving aside the middle,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

with two discs, and at the top, passionate one, marked with a golden dot — it is called Bhuvaraha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Worshipping Bhuvaraha, giving the image and hearing of it, and seeing Bhuvaraha dwelling there, that man has done his duty in the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Whoever, having bathed there, hears properly the marks of the image of Bhuvaraha gains that merit, goddess, and shares in liberation; there is nothing to consider here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the north-east of Shrinivasa, goddess, is the Raudra tirtha, supreme and purifying; staying there, the great god Rudra always worships Shrinivasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

They say it measures eight cubits; Vaishnavas should bathe there. Bathing there with self-restraint, one should hear with reverence the divine story of Murari; one should bathe, drink and give there, and Lakshmi-Narasimha is always pleased, goddess. [A stone] the size of a jujube fruit, round and marked with a dot,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

with two discs on the left side of the deity, with golden lines and a little red,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

of vaishya colour, with a mouth, marked with lotus lines and the like — know that to be Lakshmi-Narasimha, giver of enjoyment and liberation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Know that the gift of such an image of Gandaki stone is hard to accomplish, O lord of birds. Bathing there, one should hear with devotion of the form of Shri Narasimha, Lakshmi's lord;

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

one gains the fruit of giving the image, goddess — truly, truly; there is nothing to consider.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Between Ishana and Shakra is the tirtha called Brahmatirtha; a bath there is rare for men and accomplishes every aim.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The gift of a shalagrama there is rare for men, and the gift of an image of Lakshmi-Narayana very rare.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Its size is declared equal to an udumbara fruit, umbrella-shaped, round, with a pleasing, auspicious face;

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

the mouth is declared to be the size of a chickpea; on the left and right sides evenly full,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

coloured like a calf among a herd of cows, with four discs, marked with cow's hoof-prints and golden scars,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

with a forest garland and feathered like thunderbolt-arrows — such an image of Hari they know as Lakshmi-Narayana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In Kali, obtaining it is held to be rare for men on earth, and giving it rarer still, goddess; what shall I tell you?

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Having bathed at Brahmatirtha, one should hear the story of Hari. Of the Gandaki stone of Lakshmi-Narayana,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

whoever knows the marks then gains a like fruit, without doubt; there is no need to consider this.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

To the east of Shrinivasa's tirtha is Indratirtha; Shachi's lord dwells there to worship Shrinivasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The gift of a shalagrama stone should be made to a learned Vedic brahmin; the gift of a shalagrama stone destroys a crore of killings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Whoever, goddess, gives at that tirtha the stone called Sita-Rama becomes like a king on earth, good lady.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The Sita-Rama stone, goddess, is declared to be of two kinds: one with five discs, one with six.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Of these the one with six discs is declared best; its fruit is said to be double that of the one with five discs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The size of a hen's egg, very glossy and blue, with three mouths, six discs and filaments,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

with golden lines, and with banner, thunderbolt and goad — such a stone, good lady, is remembered as Sita-Rama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Its cavity, goddess, in the mouth and face of Sita-Rama — it is rare for men in Kali, auspicious, and grants sovereignty over oneself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

At Indratirtha, great goddess, the stone called Sita-Rama — its gift is rare, the fruit of no small austerity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

If one is unable to give, one should hear Hari's marks; one then gains the fruit of giving a shalagrama stone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the south-east of Shrinivasa, goddess, is the excellent tirtha called Vahni; the fire-god always dwells in the midst of the tirtha to worship Shrinivasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Whoever bathes with devotion at the tirtha called Vahni, goddess, remembering the Unborn, attains liberation through knowledge, goddess; a bath there is rare for men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Know that bathing at that king of tirthas is hard, and devotion to it rare, goddess; the gift of the shalagrama stone called Vasudeva is very rare:

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

short, round, blue, with a fine mouth, a pure disc at the mouth, and a fine bamboo-like line — this is called Vasudeva; its gift in Kali is rare, good lady.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

If one cannot give it, goddess, having bathed at the tirtha one should properly hear the marks of the stone called Vasudeva; the great say the fruit of the two is equal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

To the south of Shrinivasa is remembered Yamatirtha; there King Yama always dwells to worship Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Bathing and giving there are held to be supreme and imperishable; the gift of a shalagrama stone should be made there, great sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The gift of the stone called Pattabhirama is desired there; it is as large as a mango fruit, with three mouths,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

without a disc on the head, with seven discs, blue, with golden lines and marked with cow's hooves and the like.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Pattavardhana-Rama is rare and gives much fortune; whoever gives Pattavardhana-Rama there becomes one consecrated to the throne; there is no need to consider this.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

In the south-west of Shrinivasa is the excellent Nairrita tirtha; Nirriti always dwells there to worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

One should bathe there; there is no rebirth. Of the shalagrama stone, the one called Purushottama —

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

the mortal who gives that image goes to the supreme goal. Shaped like an udumbara fruit, with a pleasing, auspicious face,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

with two discs and a disc on the head, marked with a golden dot, with thunderbolt and goad —

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

the gift of that image is rare there, since the great-souled god Shrinivasa is pleased by it. When giving is hard, goddess, one should hear the marks of that image.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Between Pashi and Nairrita is the supreme Sheshatirtha; bathing there, whoever gives a Shesha image to a brahmin

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

goes to the supreme world from which there is no return. Shaped like an udumbara fruit and like an earring,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

its mouth like Shesha, with two discs in it; the fruit with one disc and marked like an anthill,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

of some colour — the Shesha image is very clear. The Shesha image is declared to be of two kinds, sleeping and awakened;

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

the awakened has raised hoods, with seven lakh hoods; of these the sleeping one is rare and remembered as bringing great fortune,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

giving liberation in this world and the next; there is no doubt. Where there are from nine up to twenty discs,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

it is to be known as Ananta, giver of endless fruit; above twenty, fair-faced one, it is to be known as Vishvambhara,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

and even then with filaments, discs and marks. In Kali it is rare for men, and its gift very rare.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

Having bathed at Sheshatirtha with a pure mind and heard these marks, one goes to the supreme goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

After that, fortunate one, is the excellent Varuna tirtha; there the god Varuna always dwells to worship Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

One should bathe there and give an excellent gift; one desiring prosperity should give at this tirtha, fair one, the Shishumara, the Matsya or the Trivikrama stone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The size of a jambu fruit, fine at the tail and marked with a dot, with three discs at the mouth and a disc above the tail,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

rich with the Shrivatsa, dots and a garland — this is declared the Matsya image; with a disc below the tail it is declared the Shishumara;

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

if it has a crooked disc it is declared Trivikrama. Hearing their marks at the excellent Varuna tirtha,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

one gains the fruit of giving them and rejoices in Vishnu's abode. In the house where the images described above dwell, passionate one, the Bhagirathi, best of tirthas, is present, without doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

A bath in the Swami Pushkarini is hard for men in Kali, and bathing in the tirthas there very hard;

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

the gift of a shalagrama stone is likewise held to be hard, and giving a daughter in marriage on the bank of the Swami Pushkarini very hard;

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

the gift of a tawny cow is hard, and a gift of food very hard, at the Swami Pushkarini tirtha and at the other tirthas, passionate one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

"Bathe as prescribed, and likewise make the gift of a bed." Addressed thus by the sage Jaigishavya, the maiden,

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

firm in her vow, bathed in the Swami Pushkarini; having bathed well at these tirthas, the lovely one gave gifts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये ¬ मख्ामिपुष्करिणीमध्ये श्रीनिवासोऽस्ति सर्वदा॥ (२६।३८) TT

English

The goddess stayed there three times seven days. Whoever hears the greatness of the bank of the Swami Pushkarini attains supreme devotion to Shrinivasa, who pervades the world.