Book 3 - Adhyaya 28

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Parvati became the consort of Rudra. That Varuni, the wife of Sesa, became the-wife ofBalabhadra in her second birth as Revati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Then Varuni, the wife of Sesa, practised penance in order to please Laksmi. Laksmi being pleased spoke to Varuni, the consort of Sesa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When Sesa, the lord of serpents, lifts up the earth on his hoods, the lord Visnu is pleased to have copulation with her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Revati, the daughter ofRaivata became the wife of Balabhadra along with Varuni and Sauparna. The three out of the six are twice inferior to the wives of Vi§nu and ten times inferior to Rudra, Sesa and others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Parvati, the wife of Rudra has two forms: Nila and Jambavati are at par with Sesa. This is what I hear.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Please tell me the reason thereof, O lord. You have also said that Rudra is superior to Uma in several qualities. Please let me know your conclusive opinion on this point.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O lord of birds, as I tell you, you should know it accordingly. O the noblest son of Ka.<yapa, now I shall tell you the h'neage of Indra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Because he explained the eight Vedic mantras and shed light on their meaning he was called Mantradyumna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The Vedic mantras are called gah. Since he under¬ stood them by his sharp intellect he was called Gadhi. He incarnated on earth for preserving the Vedas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Indradyumna, Purandara, Gadhi, Bali, Arjuna, Vikuksi and Kusa—these seven are Indras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Yx<i —an asura. According to one version he was created by Kaiyapa from fire to slay Indra. According to another version it was Praja- pati Tvatr who created him to kill Indra. But he was killed by Indra with deception.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Kuia. According to Uttarar&miyava and Kathasaritsigara {AloAkifowM Lmbaka TaraAga I) a son called Lava was bom to Sita while she was living in the Asrama of V&lmild. One day Sit& took Lava to the stream to bathe him. Vilmiki who did not know about this was upset not to see the child in the Ama. He feared that he might have been eaten up by some animal and fearing that Sftli might die when she missed the ]uld be created a child with Kula grass and laid it where Lava was lying before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Sudarana, Pradyumna, Bharata, Sba, Sanatkumara, and Skanda these six are the incarnations of Kama (cupid).

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Indra and Kama are inferior to Uma, etc., by ten per cent. Between the two Kama is inferior to Indra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

I shall now tell you about the successors of Kama, O lord of birds, hear attentively; the knowledge thereof leads to liberation from sins and effects the final release.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Aniruddha, the son of Pradyunma the Kama incar¬ nate, was born to attend upon lord Kpsna. The younger brother of Rama was called latnighna. He was so-called because he smote his enemies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Rati,* the wife of Kama consists of two forms. Rukmavati, the daughter of Rukma was the wife of Kama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Svayambhuva Manu, at par with Bfhaspati the pre¬ ceptor of Devas, was the first son of the creator. He was bom to propitiate lord V49u. He formulated laws of the state.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Brhaspati, the preceptor of gods had three forms. O

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Radf daughter of Dakfa Prajftpati who gave her to Kima to be his

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

He took monkeys, the incarnations of Devas, across the ocean of life and death. He narrated the mighty exploits of

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When lord Krsna incarnated on earth, Brhaspati, the preceptor of gods, incarnated as Drona. He was pervaded by the creator. AsBrhaspati was bornofDrona hewas called Drona.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Droa, son ofBharadv&ja and Ghrtci—a celestial maid. Once Bh&radvSja saw the bright and beautiful face of Ghftici. He had seminal dis¬ charge. The discharged semen was deposited in a Dropa (trough). A child was bom from that and he was named DroQa and brought up in the hermitage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Vide p. 999. fn. 2.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Sad, Rati, Aniruddha, Manu, Daksa, Brhaspati—these six are equal to each other. These are inferior to aharhkara by ten per cent.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O lord, please tell me how he obtained the epithet Pravaha. What is the significance of the name.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Thus addressed by Garuda, lord Krsna, the son of Devaki—was highly pleased. He appreciated Garuia and spoke in reply.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O best of birds, as he ever takes the devotees of Hari across the ocean of existence, he is called Pravaha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

This amd the following statementi reveal the sectarian character of this Purina. They are indeed very peculiar in content.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

He who performs raddhas to the manes without offering gifts to Visnu, that sinner goes to hell. What I say is indeed true.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

So saying, he caught hold of the infuriated snake but the snake did not sting him at all. By catching hold of the in¬ furiated snake, this son of Vayu obtained the designation Pravaha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Accepting dual nature of the lord, you should accept the two as real. He who disregards this maxim, remains a sinner throughout life. Though he may be taking plunge in the holy rivers daily without fail, he does not obtain release.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

By accepting duality as a matter of fact, one feels quite happy. If ail this is proved to be false then let the lord of serpents sting me mortally.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O supreme god, please tell me what duality is, of what nature? What is the. source of this concept? How shall a person forsake duality. What bliss is derivable from renunciation

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

In this body two organs are the strongest of all. They are two ears and two eyes. The two are inter¬ related. O lord of birds, I shall tell you the real nature of the two.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Ears are prone to hearing gossips and enjoying them with pleasure. They are naturally averse to hearing the ambrosial tale of lord Visnu. They have twofold nature; dullness and control.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Eyes are prone to gaze at men and women. Excessive doting takes away sleep. They are averse to seeing the devotees and their worship of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Neither men and women nor ascetics have any dread or shame in this respect. Men can copulate even with their sisters, that too at day time, just as the priests do with the women at the soma sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Through the younger one, the soul succumbs* to de¬ struction. Through the elder one he attains position. I shall now tell you about the nature of the younger. Listen and after listening try to abandon her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The younger one encourages the soul (her husband) to indulge in activities for the fulfilment of worldly desires. She disregards the sanctity of the Brahmanas, of lord Visnu and his narratives, of sacrifices, cows, the holy fig tree, of bath and purity. She misdirects to worship their stupid husbands and goddess Renuka and waive lights to Mayadevi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

She encourages men to worship goddess Mahadevi and forbids them feed the pious devotees of lord Visnu. She warns her husband (the soul) against feeding the Vaisnavas and threatens him with the dire consequences of total destruction and addresses him thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O husband, now put a vessel of bamboo wood on the left hand and an earthen lamp on the right and move about for begging food at the five neighbouring houses, casting your sense of shame aside.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Make a barking sound together with them. Keep always in your possession the powder of orpiment. Worship Bhimasena with five ambrosial articles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Make a present of silver-girdle to lord Bhimadeva and make a row of earthen lamps in front of the idol of the lord, feed the best of his devotees with devotion and make a thunder¬ ing sound 'Bhima, Bhima' at the top of your voice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Propitiate the best of the devotees of Bhima with garments, wine and meat. Worship Mahadeva in a proper way with the mantras of Maharudra and Atirudra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Worship even those devotees of lord Siva who though expert in the knowledge of Saiva scriptures belong to the 8udra class.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Prepare vegetable dishes of different variety and propitiate the goddess akambharl with devotion and interest. Decorate her idol and praise her traits. Fix up your mind on the creator Brahma and eyes full of devotion at his idol and offer worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Worship the best of his devotees, pay homage at his feet, and bow your head to him. On the fifth day of each fortnight of the month, make an earthen idol of lord 8e?a and worship him with milk, fried rice grains and such-like other articles used in worship.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Wear a naga-pala around your neck; cat whatever is left of the food that has been offered to the deity. Make an offering of foodstuff on each fourth day of the two fortnights of every month.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

By these instructions, O lord of birds, the wicked intellect vitiates her husband, the soul. As he associates with her he, the husband in the form of the soul, is stung by her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Therefore, do not associate with her. Resorting to sacrifice make your life a complete success.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O my lord, do not propitiate any god or goddess except lord Visnu. Let not that (deceitful) Renuka attend on

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O lord, propitiate the brahmanas, the devotees of Visnu, who alone can help you to cross the ocean of suffering in this world. Therefore give up the worship of gods or goddesses (other than Vi§nu). Is there any gain in propitiating illusion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O my lord, if on the eighth day of each fortnight of the month of Jyestha, you worship AlaksmI taking her for Laksmi and wear the sacred thread round your neck as an insignia of devotion you will suffer an immense lot of trouble.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When the emissaries of Yama tie you up with nooses and whip you severely, then Alaksmi (whom you propitiated during your life-time) will not be present there to help you. Hence, O lord, abandon your contact with >lak?mi and seek shelter at the feet of lord Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When the emissaries of Yama tie you with their nooses and beat you with whips, lord Skanda will not be present there to help you. O lord, give him up and seek the shelter of Lord Hari's feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

That lifeless object, the sword you worshipped with devotion as a devotee would worship the idol. You barked like a dog. You discarded home when you had the facility of a settled life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When after death, the emissaries of Yama beat you up and you cried, then where did your family deity run away leaving you, the best of his devotees, all alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

You worshipped the idol of Bhimasena adorned with five jewels. You offered sweet dishes, loin cloth, etc., to the devotees. O silly one, you wandered when you had the facility of a settled life at home.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When the emissaries of Yama beat you on the way to Yama's region, where did the deity Bhima run away leaving you all alone? O ignorant one, take shelter at the feet of lord Vi§nu, O ignorant one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

You offered worship to lord 8iva, repeating the name Hara which means the remover of ail suffering. When you had the facility of a settled life at home, you wandered. When

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

At the festival of goddess Sakambhari, you worshipp¬ ed Sakambhari. Where did Sakambhari fly away, when the emissaries of Yama beat you severely.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

With concentrated devotion you worshipped Brahma and wearing a piece of cloth received in gift when you had the facility of a settled life at home. When after death the emmis- saries of Yama beat you with axes of sharp edge where did that Kulaladeva of bright teeth and shining eyes fly away leaving you, a true devotee, in wretched plight. Kulaladeva cannot be traced by any.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On the fifth day of each fortnight you worshipped the earthen idol of Sesa with devotion. You wandered when you had the facility of a settled life at home. When after death, the emmissaries of Yama tied you with a serpent noose, then vhere did Nagaraja run away leaving you, the best of his devotees, all alone. Tell me, that.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

You worshipped Visjadevi (the goddess of faeces) with devotion on the occasion of marriage. You wandered when you had the facility of a settled life at home. When after death the emissaries of Yama tied you with a noose and beat you on the way to Yama's region where did the goddess of faeces fly away leaving you, a sincere devotee, all alone.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

At the wedding ceremony you went to a washer¬ man's house, begged for the auspicious thread which you put on the earthen jar and worshipped.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When after death the emissaries of Yama put the holy thread in your very mouth and beat you up, then where did the goddess Stambha-sutra run away. Tell me, O lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

At the wedding ceremony you worshipped Goddess Caula who fulfils the wishes of his devotees. You carried her in the winnowing basket to the bank of a river and propitiated her

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When after death the emissaries of Yama tied you with the noose and beat you on the way to Yama, where did goddess Caula fly away. O stupid one, take shelter at the feet of lord Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

And when after death the emissaries of Yama tied you with a noose and beat you with the cane, where did Brahmadeva run away. O silly one, take shelter at the feet of lord Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

You worshipped Brhati for obtaining offspring and kept the fruit of Brhati hanging around your neck. You wandered when you had the facility of a settled life at home.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When after death, the emissaries of Yama tied you with the noose and pricked you with the thorns of Brhati, O ignorant one, then where did Brhati run away. Tell me that.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O ignorant one, take shelter at the feet of supreme lord Narayana, one who takes you across all sufferings. Do not worship the minor deities and do not hear their wasteful tales.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Put all minor deities together in a tiny basket and throw them off at a distant place. Put aside those customs of your family that are likely to occasion your fall into terrible hells.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

O ignorant one, purge your soul by reciting the eight mantras (of purification) at this holy sight. Cast off all emblems of stupidity that have entered your heart and adorn your self with the emblems of lord Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

You are ignorant from the very beginning (and have remained as such to this very day). Listen to the tale of Visnu. You have wasted your life being led by vicious ideas. You should know that the association with the pious devotees of lord Visnu is difficult to achieve. Rarer is the knowledge of Reality—straight and simple.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Think of Visnu as your preceptor and the support of your existence. O ignorant one, throw off your wicked ieas. Resort to me, for I generate noble ideas in you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

''Having obtained me as your noble preceptor, evolve feelings of detachment from your kith and kin. Know that know¬ ledge of Reality leads to liberation. The grace of Visnu and her consort Laksmi can alone take you across the ocean of life."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

With this thought in mind I addressed the best of my devotees thus. Hence I got the designation Pravaha O lord of birds. Now hear what is relevant to the context.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The habit of relishing flavours in eating food not offered to Vishnu, the same habit with offerings, the same habit in eating what is forbidden,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

the same habit in licking what should not be licked and drinking what should not be drunk — abandoning the true nature of the two, the fool accepts them again and again, always.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

They say his bathing is useless; therefore it should be given up; neither of the two should be done. Understand this intention, O lord of birds, always with a smile.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Without knowing the nature of his two wives, accepting one and abandoning the other, the dull-witted one bathes and so on; they say it is useless — neither liberation nor enjoyment comes. If all this is false, then let the king of serpents bite me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Garuda said: "Tell me what the two wives are, and what their nature is, O Murari; tell me which of the two is the wife to be accepted, and tell me properly which is not to be accepted."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Shri Krishna said: "The intellect is the wife, and she has two forms, O lord of birds: one wicked and the other of good form. Of the two, the wicked one is the younger; the elder is of the nature of good understanding.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Through the younger the soul goes to ruin; through the one who stands well, it reaches fitting standing. Hear, I will tell you the nature of the younger; having heard it, resolve to abandon her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The younger, impelling the soul, always practises dharma for desired ends: 'Where are brahmins, where is the great Vishnu, where are stories, where sacrifices, where cows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where the ashvattha, where bathing, where purity? All this brings ruin.' To her foolish husband: 'Worship Renuka; give lamps to the goddess Maya;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

worship Subhairava and the others, you blind fool; always wear turmeric powder. On Jyeshtha Ashtami worship the goddess Jyeshtha, and tie a thread around your neck with devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On Marigandha Ashtami worship Marigandha and likewise wear a thread on your neck. On an auspicious day worship the lamp-post and wear its thread on your neck.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Worship Mahalakshmi and Adyalakshmi properly with devotion, O soul; wear Lakshmi's thread on your neck, and hereafter you will be rich in great fortune.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Setting aside the day of the sacred thread, desiring fortune, wear fine guggulu with great devotion; quickly worship married women with devotion, pleasing them with perfumes, flowers, incense and lamps;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

placing a fine arati in a bronze plate, wave it before gods and non-gods; spreading neem leaves on the ground, bow, saying, "Forgive me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Worship Mahadevi today with devotion, and do not give food to good Vaishnavas; if you give food to good Vaishnavas, your fortune will perish before your eyes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Holding a bamboo vessel in your left hand and a lamp in your right, husband, rise and beg alms at five houses, casting away all shame.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

First, at home, prepare food of six flavours and eat a meal hidden from the world; feeding the leftover food, husband, take refuge in them;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

placing their hands on a book, make them say with their mouths, "Protect." Worship today the sword-god, husband, and worship his servants properly;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

with them make the sound of dogs, and always apply turmeric powder. Perform the worship of Bhimasena with the five nectars and the sixteen offerings;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

have a silver loincloth made for him and offer it, and light a row of lamps; feed his best servants today with devotion, and roar well, "Bhima, Bhima!"

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Delight his best servants always with your own clothes, with liquor and heaps of meat. Worship Mahadeva today properly with the Maharudra and Atirudra;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

saying "Hara," worship the Jangamas, shudras skilled in the Shaiva Agamas. On Shakambhari's day, cooking all vegetables well, from house to house

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

give them with devotion and great reverence, adorning yourself and praising her virtues. Worship the family god today with devotion, with your eyes on that day, thinking him to be Shambhu;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

worship his best devotees properly today and bow at their feet. On the fifth day worship an earthen Shesha image with milk, parched rice and the like;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

tying a fine snake-noose around your neck, eat again of its leftover food. On the fourth day eat with devotion; eat the food-offering well today.'

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Impelling her husband with such things, she always makes the soul perish. Through association with her, the husband who is the soul is well bitten here and hereafter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Cast off association with her far away and always act fully [on the good]. The one who has the form of good understanding, urging him, said: 'Worship Vishnu with great reverence;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

always worship no one but Hari; that Renuka will not protect you. If Hari, called the Unseen, were not always the giver of fruit, O lord of birds —

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

always serving the goddess despised and not mentioned in scripture, hostile to husbands, through her grace you would suffer leprosy, fistula and the like, and go to Samyamani.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Then, tell me, where would that evil goddess have gone? So, husband, do not worship that goddess. Husband, worship brahmins and Vaishnavas, of good form, who carry one across the sorrow of worldly existence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Setting aside pure service and the like, what comes from worshipping the goddess Maya? Tell me. Having worshipped on Jyeshtha Ashtami the goddess Jyeshtha, who is Alakshmi, thinking her Lakshmi,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

and tying her thread on your neck, you will experience many sorrows, husband. When, husband, bound with nooses by Yama's messengers and well beaten with whips,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where will that Alakshmi flee then? So worship the root, Vishnu's feet. Husband, always worship the principle of Vayu, and do not resort to Skanda, fool;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

[offering] butter to him with devotion and eating his leftovers, husband, and tying his thread on your neck, you will experience sorrows here, husband.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

When, husband, bound with nooses by Yama's messengers and well beaten with whips — where will Skanda flee then? So worship the root, Vishnu's feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Having had a lamp-post given and tied its thread on your neck with devotion, husband, when you are bound by Yama's messengers with nooses and well beaten with lamp-posts,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where will the lamp-post have fled? So worship the root, Vishnu's feet. Having worshipped Lakshmi on Lakshmi's day, you wear her thread on your neck;

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when, husband, bound with nooses by Yama's messengers and well beaten with whips — where will that Lakshmi flee? So worship the root, Vishnu's feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On the day of marriage and the sacred thread, dull-minded one, wearing despised things with great devotion, placing the arati in a bronze plate and waving it with the sound 'Udaudai,'

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

and likewise, seeing neem leaves and dancing with great reverence — when you are bound and bound again with nooses by Yama's messengers and well beaten,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where has your family god, master, great soul, fled? Tell me. Having worshipped your own bodies properly, with throat-ornaments and the hair of widows,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when you stand there and the mighty messengers of Yama beat you with pestles and javelins, where has she fled, hairless and long-eared?

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The fool who, holding a bamboo vessel in his left hand and a lamp in his right, goes begging from house to house, while the goddess stays in his house —

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when he is burned well with thousands of lamps by Yama's messengers, fool, where has noseless Renuka fled, dull-minded one? Tell me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Always, fool, worshipping the sword-god with devotion, properly, like a devotee, and roaring like a dog with them while staying in your own house always —

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when you are well beaten by Yama's messengers, crying out there, where did that god flee then, abandoning his best devotee who stood there?

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The fool who, separately, worships an image of Bhimasena properly with the five nectars, and gives fine sauces, food and a loincloth, staying in his own house —

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when the fool is well beaten by Yama's messengers on Yama's road, where has that Bhima fled? So worship the root, Vishnu's feet.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Having worshipped Mahadeva properly and said "Hara" while living in your house — when the house is burned by fire, where has Hara fled then?

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

On Shakambhari's day, everything — where has that goddess Shakambhari fled, great soul? Tell me. Having worshipped the potter's god with devotion,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when on the fifth day you have worshipped with devotion an earthen Shesha image while living in your house, and then Yama's messengers bind you well and fasten you with snake-nooses,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where has the Naga fled, abandoning his best devotee? Tell me. Having worshipped Vinayaka with durva sprouts, modakas and the five foods,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when you stand there and are well beaten by Yama's messengers with heated rods, fool, where has the king of obstacles fled, leaving behind his tusk? Tell me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

The fool who, at the time of marriage, has worshipped the flour-goddess with great devotion while living in his own house — when he is bound and tormented by Yama's messengers on Yama's road,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where has the dung-goddess fled, abandoning her tormented devotee? The fool who at the time of marriage goes to the washerman's house and entreats him properly,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

winds the post-thread around the pitcher, worships it and lives in his own house — when Yama's messenger places that post-thread in his mouth

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

and beats him, where has the goddess in the post-thread fled? Tell me. Having worshipped properly at the time of marriage the Chandala goddess, who is subject to her devotees,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

and served her with her best devotees in a winnowing basket on the bank, living in your own house — when you are bound by Yama's messengers and beaten by the mighty on Yama's road,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where has the hearth-goddess fled, dull-minded fool? Worship Vishnu's feet. When your son is afflicted by fever and the like, having worshipped the Brahma-deva dwelling in the house properly

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

with incense, lamps, foods and flowers, while living in the house — when you are bound by Yama's messengers and beaten with bamboo nooses and the like,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

where has that Brahma-deva fled, dull-minded fool? Worship Vishnu's feet. Having worshipped the brihati plant for offspring and tied the brihati and its fruit to your neck,

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

when you stand there, bound by Yama's messengers and beaten with brihati thorns, where then has the goddess Brihati fled, dull-minded one? Tell me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Worship, fool, the supreme deity, Narayana, who carries one across all sorrow; do not set your mind on petty gods, nor listen to empty words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Putting the petty gods on a javelin and sending them far away, great soul, keep up the dharma of your own family custom, which otherwise becomes a cause of falling into hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Purify your body always, dull-minded one, with the eight-syllable mantra at your holy birth-tirtha; giving up the demonic marks in your heart, adorn yourself with Vishnu's excellent marks.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Always, fool, turn to talk of Hari; your life has passed in vain through bad understanding. The company of good Vaishnavas is rare, and the disturbed knowledge whose nature is gradation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Following Hari and the teacher truly, know your own goal by that, fool. Burning the wicked intellect thus, fool, always worship the one of good understanding.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

With me, reaching a true teacher and knowing the principles well with detachment, by that alone we attain liberation, not by crooked ways, through the grace of Vishnu and Lakshmi.'"

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Holding this intention in mind, my best devotee spoke thus; so the devotee received the name Pravaha, O lord of birds; now hear the matter at hand.

हिन्दी अर्थ

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

English

Taking the cotton given by him, when you stand there and are struck well by Yama's messengers with sharp-edged axes, where has the potter's god with fine fangs and eyes fled, abandoning you? No one knows, even by searching.