Book 1 - Adhyaya 74

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणोंसे कहा कि मुझे किस प्रकारके सत्कार्योको करनेसे पुत्र-प्राप्ति हो सकती है। ब्राह्मणोंने विशाल नामक राजपुत्रसे कहा कि गयातीर्थमें पिण्डदान करनेसे आपकी सभी कामनाएँ पूर्ण हो सकती हैं।

English

The test of Vaidurya (Lapis Lazuli) and Pu|par&ga (Topaz), Karketana and Bhlmaka was first expounded by Brahma and then repeated by Vy. From the loud shout of the demon Bala resonant like the shout of the ocean agitated at the end of a Kalpa (the final dissolution after many a deluge*} Vaidurya (Lapis Lazuli) was produced. It is of many colours and the brilliance of the different colours is pleasing and delightful. Not far from the lofty mountain of Vidura and very near the frontiers of Kamabhutika can be found the mine of the lapb lazuli gems. Raised aloft by the loud shout of the demon, the mine of great virtues has virtually become an ornament for the three worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदनन्तर विशालने गयाशीर्षतीर्थमें जाकर पिण्डदान किया, जिसके पुण्यसे वह पुत्रवान् हो गया। एक दिन उसने आकाशमें श्वेत, रक्त एवं कृष्णवर्णवाले पुरुषोंको देखा। उन लोगोंको देखकर उसने पूछा

English

Emitting the fine colours of the clouds of rainy season,, lapis lazuli gems shot off flames as it were in tune with the shrill cry of the demon. dP {AITM), $. According to the PurSf>as, the universe b destroyed at the end of a Kelfm and a new creation starts. Rderences to such a Deluge we find in the story of Manu and in the tapatha Brihmana. The Bible also referi to the story of the Deluge and the Noah's Ark. Xpb lazuli has the colours of all gems available on the earth, beginning from Ruby.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कि तुम सब कौन हो? उनमेंसे श्रेतवर्णवाले पुरुषने उस विशालसे कहा कि श्वेतवर्णवाला मैं तुम्हारा पिता हूँ । तुम्हारे द्वारा दिये गये पिण्डदानके पुण्यलाभसे मैंने शुभ इन्द्रलोकको प्राप्त किया है।

English

There arc spurious gems resembling lapis lazuli, such as Girikaca, Siiupala, and glass crystals affected by smoky colour. A glass piece can be detected by its inability to scratch; a Sbupila by its lht weight; a Girikica by its lack of brilliance and a crystal by its great brilliance. Although there are many spurious imitations of a gem of excellent qusJityi here some names can be indicated from which the varieties can be inferred. An intelligent man can easily see the difference* A universal characteristic of alienness b glossy surface, lightness and softness of touch*

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं, मेरे पिता हैं। ये ब्रह्महत्या करनेवाले तथा अन्यान्य महापापोंसे युक्त थे। ये कृष्णवर्णवाले तेरे पितामह हैं। इन्होंने अपने जीवनकालमें अनेक ऋषियोंका वध किया। अतः इन लोगोंको अवीचि

English

The price of lapis lazuli set in ornaments varies inasmuch as the purification and setting is executed by an expert or an incompetent person instilling it with virtue or defect as the case may be* From the particles of the skin of demon Bala that fell on the top of the Him&laya mountain Pusparaga (Topaz) gems of great virtue have come up. A gem of this variety, yellowish grey in colour, is called Padmaraga (Ruby). If it is crimson •yellow it is called Kauruidka. A transparent variety slightly red and yellow is called Kasiyaka; slightly blue and white in colourj glossy and com¬ mendable is called Somanaka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक नरक प्राप्त हुआ था, किंतु तुम्हारे द्वारा प्रदत्त पिण्डदानसे हम सभी पापविमुक्त हो गये हैं । अब हम लोग उत्तम स्वर्गलोकमें जा रहे हैं।

English

The wind in his delight gathered together the nails of the king of demons Bala and scattered them amid clusters of lotuses. Thereafter, Karketana which U prized very much in the world cropped up. The best variety of Karketana has the copper colour of blood, the yellowish tinge of the moon, and burning fiery brilliance of honey. The other variety of rough surface bluish white in colour is not approved of since it brings about evils such as sickness, etc. Those Karketanas are very auspicious which are glossy, pure, of uniform reddish hue, of yellowish tinge, heavy, of diverse colours and free from defects, such as Tisa, cracks, snakelike scratches, etc. Those who wear Karketana of auspicious and com* mendable virtues for the sake of embellishments are highly honoured, rich, surrounded by many kinsmen and they prosper always enjoying all kinds of happiness. Some spurious Karketana gems of distorted untied aspect and pale blue colour and affected by pale red hue appear to have the shape of the genuine Karketana though devoid of brilliance and colourful effect.