Adhyaya 30

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तृणं भुझ्जते गावो नापि तत् पयसे हितम् “जिनके फाटकोंमें गोलाकार कुंडे लगे हैं, उन गोशालाओंमें भी अमिट शोभावाले जो वक्ष थे, वे सब गोष्ठकी आगमें जलकर नष्ट हो गये॥११॥ जो तृण और काष्ठ बहुत निकट थे, वे दूरतककी जोती हुई भूमियोंमें अब ढूँढ़नेके योग्य रह गये हैं॥ १५२॥ इस वनमें जल बहुत थोड़ा है, सूखे काठ और तृण भी बहुत कम हैं, यहाँ आश्रय लेनेयोग्य कोई स्थान नहीं है, यहाँ विश्रामके लिये भूमि खोजनी पड़ती है, विरले ही वृक्ष बच गये हैं, अतः इसकी बड़ी दारुण अवस्था हो गयी है॥ १३॥ यहाँके वृक्ष अब कामके नहीं रहे (इनमें 'फल-फूलका अभाव हो गया है) इनपर जो पक्षी रहते थे, वे अब अन्यत्र प्रस्थान कर चुके हैं। इस विशाल

English

Thereupon worked up with anger, some on cars, some on horse back and some on quick-coursing chariots, ran towards one another in the battle (29). Some stood in the battle-field and some fled away. The car-warriors were obstructed by cars and the infantry were obstructed by the foot-soldiers (30). The sound, of the wheels of those cars, grew terrible like the muttering of clouds in the sky (31). Some broke down the cars, some hurled chariots against chariots and some could not proceed unitedly in the midst of that collection of cars (32). Striking one another with their arms and sending up shouts, warriors, armed with swords and leathern coats of mail and elated with pride, began to proceed in battle (33). Some, mutilated and wounded by weapons in battle, began to vomit blood like clouds discharging water in the rains (34). Filled with those weapons and clubs thrown up and down that encounter of the gods and demons looked exceedingly terrible there (35). That unfair day of the encounter set in there with celestial weapons for the lightnings, the downpour of arrows for showers and the Dānavas for the massive clouds (36). In the mean time the great Asura Kālanemi, being worked up with anger, began to increase his body like clouds filled with water by the waves of the ocean (37). The Valāhakas, consisting of flickering flames like the lightnings, discharging thunder-bolts and huge like the mountains, were crushed down as soon as they fell on his body (38). When he breathed in anger and sweated on account of the frowning of his eyebrows there came out of his mouth scintillations of fire, accompanied by lightning and air (39). His arms began to grow up straight and awry to the sky. It appeared as if the five-hooded black serpents were repeatedly licking their bodies (40). That Dānava enshrouded the sky with various weapons, bows and Parighas high as the mountains (41). Wearing a raiment shaken by the wind Kālanemi stood in front of the battle-field like the second Sumeru filled with flames and covered by the rays of the setting sun (42). As the king of gods fells down the huge mountains with his thunder-bolt so did he knock down the gods with the mountain peaks and huge trees uprooted by the strokes of his thighs (43). Having been wounded by Kālanemi in battle and having their heads and breasts mutilated by diverse weapons and swords the gods could not move about (44). Some, killed by the stroke of his foot and others grinded by him, fell down with the leading Yakshas, Gandharvas and the great Uragas arranged in Vyuhas (45). Thus terrorized by Kālanemi in battle the gods, bereft of consciousness, could not set forth their exertions although they were capable of doing it (46). Being fettered by him with arrows, the thousand-eyed Sakra, seated on his elephant Airāvata, could not move about in the battle-field (47). In that battle the demon Kālanemi constrained Varuna, resembling a watering cloud and effulgent like the waterless ocean, desist from displaying any feats and deprived him of his noose (48). Bewailing in the battle-field the Patriarch Vaishravana, the king of riches, was rendered, by him through illusory weapons, inactive in the battle-field (49). Yama, who spreads death and destroys everything, was deprived of his consciousness by Kālanemi and fled to his own quarter (50). Having thus assailed the Patriarchs and protecting their respective quarters Kālanemi divided, then his body, into four parts (51). Thereupon repairing to the celestial road of stars pointed out by Sharbhānu that demon took, by force, the grace of the moon and his great object (52). Proceeding to the celestial region he began to direct the sun of burning rays and then occupied for himself his object Sayana¹⁶⁷ and his daily duties (53). Beholding fire in the mouth of the gods Kālanemi placed it in his own and having vanquished the air by his own strength kept it under his subjection (54). Having brought the rivers from the ocean by his own strength and power that demon kept them under his own control and all the seas remained there like his body (55). Having brought under his subjection all the rivers born in heaven and earth Kālanemi established the world well protected by the mountains (56). That Daitya, identical with all the worlds and a terror unto all creatures, shone there like the self-born Deity the master of all the elemental deities (57). That Dānava, the one body of all the Lokpākas,¹⁶⁸ indentical with the sun, moon and the planets and resembling the fire and air, began to move about in the battle-field (58). When that Daitya occupied the position of Paramesthi, the source of the origin and destruction of all the worlds the demons began to chant his glories as the gods hymn the glories of the grand-father

हिन्दी अर्थ

बस्तीके लोगोंने यहाँके वृक्षोंको उजाड़ कर दिया है यहाँ कोई आनन्द नहीं रहा, फलोंका आस्वाद दुर्लभ हो गया। यहाँ वायुका चलना भी निष्फल है (क्योंकि न तो वह सुगन्ध देती है और न फल ही गिराती है-- इन दोनों वस्तुओंका यहाँ सर्वथा अभाव है)। पक्षियोंसे रहित यह सूना वन बिना व्यञ्ञकके भोजनकी भाँति अच्छा नहीं लगता॥ १५॥ यहाँके सूखे काठ और इस वनमें होनेवाले शाक प्रतिदिन बेचे जा रहे हैं। यहाँ जो ढेर-के-ढेर तृण थे, उनका उच्छेद हो गया; इससे यह घोष (ब्रज) नगरके समान जान पड़ता है

English

¹⁶⁷ The longitude of a planet reckoned from the vernal equinoctial point from _Sa_ with and _Ayana_, the equinoctial point.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्वतोंका भूषण है घोष (गोष्ठ ), घोषोंका भूषण है वन और वनोंका आभूषण हैं गौएँ। वे गौएँ ही हमलोगोंकी परम गति (सबसे बड़ा सहारा) हैं॥१७॥ अतः अब हम दूसरे वनमें चलें, जहाँ नयी-नयी घास और ईंधनकी अधिकता हो। हमारी गौएँ उन नयी-नयी घासोंको चरना चाहती हैं, जो अबतक चरी नहीं गयी हैं॥ १८॥ अतः जो ब्रज धनसे सम्पन्न हों, वे उस वनमें चलें जहाँ नयी- नयी घास उपलब्ध हो । जिनमें दरवाजे बँध गये हैं और चारों ओरसे बाड़ लग गये हैं, जहाँ स्थायी घर बन गये और खेत कर लिये गये; ऐसे ब्रज लोकमें अच्छे नहीं माने जाते। उन्मुक्त विचरनेवाले हंसोंके समान बन्धनरहित होकर विभिन्न स्थानोंमें घूमते रहनेवाले ब्रज ही श्रेष्ठ हैं ॥ १९ ॥ उन्हीं गोबर-मूत्रोंके ढेरपर जो तृण पैदा होते हैं अथवा अन्यत्र पैदा हुए तृणोंपर जब गोबर-गोमूत्र पड़ जाते हैं, तब उनमें क्षार एवं रसायनके गुण आ जाते हैं; अतः गौएँ उन घासोंको चाहसे नहीं खाती हैं तथा

English

¹⁶⁸ He defeated the Lokapālas and became himself the one regent of all the quarters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे तृण दूधके लिये भी हितकारी नहीं होते हैं' मध्येन चास्य कालिन्दी सीमन्तमिव कुर्व॑ती। 'प्रयाता नन्दनस्येव नलिनी सरितां वरा कालिन्दीं च नदी रम्यां द्रक्ष्यावश्वरतः सुखम् संत्रासयावो भद्रं ते किल्धिदुत्पाद्य कारणम्

English

Vaishampayana said:—On account of his irreligious actions the Vedas, virtue, forgiveness, truth and the prosperity of Narayana, these five did not follow him (Kālanemi) (1). Owing to the absence of the Veda and others that king of Dānavas approached Nārāyana in order to attain to his dignity (2). He saw him there seated on Suparna with conch, discus and club in his hands. He was whirling a beautiful mace for the destruction of the Dānavas (3). That god, having the hue of a cloud surcharged with water and wearing a raiment resembling lighting, was seated at ease on the bird the son of Kashyapa, gifted with golden wings and a tuft of down on the forepart of head (4).

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं कथयतस्तस्य वासुदेवस्थ धीमतः। प्रादुर्बभूवु:ः शतशो रक्तमांसवसाशना: विनिष्पेतुर्भवकराः सर्वशः शतशो वृकाः वृकान् निष्पतितान् दृष्ठा गोषु वत्सेष्वथो नूषु “आजकल इस वनकी सारी गलियाँ स्थल-सी हो गयी हैं। उनमें घास-फूँसका नाम भी नहीं रह गया है; अतः चलिये, हम दोनों गौओंके साथ नूतन वन-श्रेणियोंमें विचरें। अब शीघ्र ही यहाँसे व्रजको

English

Beholding the irrepressible Vishnu stationed in battle for the destruction of the demons, Kālanemi, with a heavy heart, said:—(5). "This is our most dreadful enemy. They say he cannot be vanquished by any means. He is the enemy of our Dānava forefathers and that of Madhu and Kaitava living in the ocean. He has slain many of our forest-born Daityas. This man, armed with weapons, is highly ruthless in battle and extremely shameless like a boy. He had the hairs of the Dānava women shaved (6–8). He is the Vishnu of the gods, the Vaikuntha of the celestials, the Ananta of the serpents living in the water and the Creator of the creators himself (9). He is the worshipful of the gods and is ever engaged in doing us wrong. Incurring his displeasure Hiranyakasipu was slain (10). Following him the gods are entitled to the best portion of the sacrificial offerings and three-fold oblations are offered to fire by the great saints (11). He is the instrument of the death of all those who are inimical towards the gods. By his discus all the Dānavas, born in our race, have been slain in battle (12). Risking his life even for the gods it is he who hurls his discus, effulgent like the sun, at the enemies in battle (13). This wicked-minded one is like the death unto the Daityas. Myself, resembling the very Kala himself, living, he will soon meet with inevitable death (14). By a mere accident Vishnu has appeared before me to-day. Being grinded by me in battle he will be humiliated before me (15). Having slain in battle this Nārāyana, the source of fear unto the Dānavas I shall worship to-day my predecessors (16). I shall soon kill also the followers of Nārāyana. Even when born again he oppresses the Dāvanas (17).

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्यत्र ले जाना चाहिए॥२१॥ सुना जाता है कि वृन्दावन नामक वन बड़ा ही रमणीय है। वहाँ पर्याप्त घास फैली हुई है। वहाँके वृक्षोंमें स्वादिष्ठ फल लगे हैं और वहाँका जल भी सुस्वादु है॥ २२॥ उस बनमें न झिल्लियाँ (झींगुर) हैं, न काँटे। उसमें सभी वन- सम्बन्धी गुणोंका संयोग है। वहाँ अधिकतर कदम्बके वृक्ष हैं तथा वह वन यमुनाके तटपर ही स्थित है उसमें सदा स्निग्ध एवं शीतल वायु चलती रहती है। वहाँ सभी ऋतुओंका निवास है। वह वन बड़ा सुन्दर एवं सुखद है। वहाँ गोपियाँ बड़े सुखसे सब ओर विचर सकती हैं। वृन्दावनके भीतरी भागमें और भी बहुत-से विचित्र एवं मनोहर वन हैं॥२४॥ वहाँ गोवर्धन नामक महानू पर्वत है, जो उस वनसे अधिक दूर नहीं है। उसके बड़े-बड़े शिखर हैं । जैसे नन्दनवनके पास मन्दराचलकी शोभा होती है, उसी प्रकार वृन्दा-

English

"In the days of yore this Ananta again became celebrated by the name of Padmanābha (lotus-navelled). When the whole universe was converted into one sheet of water, he, placing the two Dānavas, Madhu and Kaitava within his knee-joints, killed them (18). Dividing his own body into two and assuming the form of a man-lion he, in the days of yore, killed my father Hiranyakasipu (19). Auspiciously did Aditi, the mother of gods, conceive him who, assuming the form of a dwarf at the sacrifice of the king Bali, occupied the three worlds with his foot-steps and then killed him (20). Now encountering me again in this war of Tāraka, he along with the gods, will meet with death (21)".

हिन्दी अर्थ

वनके निकट गोवर्धन सुशोभित होता है॥२५॥ उस वनके मध्यभागमें विशाल शाखाओंसे सुशोभित एक बरगदका वृक्ष है, जो एक योजन ऊँचा है। उसका नाम है भाण्डीर वट। वह आकाशमें श्याम मेघके समान शोभा पाता है॥ २६ ॥ जैसे नन्दनवनके बीचमें सरिताओंसे श्रेष्ठ नलिनी प्रवाहित होती है, उसी प्रकार वृन्दावनके मध्यभागमें सीमन्त-सा बनाती हुई कालिन्दी बहती है॥ २७॥ हमलोग वहाँ चलनेपर गोवर्धन पर्वत, भाण्डीर वट तथा रमणीय कालिन्दी नदीका सुखपूर्वक दर्शन करेंगे॥ २८॥ “वहीं चलकर इस ब्रजको बसाया जाय और इस गुणहीन वनको छोड़ दिया जाय। भैया! आपका भला हो, कोई नवीन कारण उत्पन्न करके हम इन ब्रजवासियोंको डरावें'॥ २९॥ बुद्धिमान् वसुदेव- नन्दन श्रीकृष्ण ऐसा कह ही रहे थे कि उनके रोम- रोमसे सैकड़ों भयानक भेड़िये उत्पन्न होने लगे, जो रक्त, मांस और वसाका आहार करनेवाले थे। उनके

English

Thus villifying Nārāyana in the field of battle in various unbecoming words Kālanemi expressed his desire for fighting (22). Although censured by the king of Asuras Gadādhara (Vishnu) was not angry on account of his extraordinary forgiveness. Rather smilingly he said (23). "O Daitya, limited is thy strength, still out of anger thou art villifying me. Since thou hast transgressed forgiveness, thou shalt be slain by thy own fault (24). Wretched thou art indeed and fie on thy vaunting words. Men do not live where the females roar (25). O Daitya, I see thou shalt follow the footsteps of thy predecessors. Disregarding the orders instituted by Prajapati who can be at ease? (26). I shall slay thee to-day who hast disturbed the gods. And I shall again place the celestials in their respective positions" (27). After Nārāyana, bearing the mystic mark of Srivatsa on his breast, had said this in the battle-field, the Dānava took up the weapons in anger and began to smile (28). Uplifting his hundred arms capable of handling all the weapons, he, with eyes reddened with anger, struck at the breast of Vishnu (29). The other Dānavas, headed by Maya and Tāra, ran towards Vishnu (30). Although assailed by the highly powerful Daityas armed with various weapons the lord Nārāyana remained unshaken in the battle like a mountain (31). Being engaged in a conflict with Suparna and taking up, with all his strength, a huge and dreadful club burning with the concussion of arms, the highly enraged great Asura Kālanemi hurled it at Garuda. Even Vishnu was filled with wonder seeing that feat of the Daitya (32). When that club fell on the head of Suparna, that king of birds, with a wounded body, fell down on earth (33). Thereupon in that great encounter the Dānavas began to strike Vishnu and Garuda with clods of earth, stones and thunder bolts. When Nārāyana moved about in the battle field the gods chanted his glories. "Glory unto thee, O thou of great arms, O destroyer of Madhu and Kaitava. With thy nails thou didst tear off Hiranyakasipu." Thus eulogised by the deities Nārāyana rose up from the battle-field. Considering Vishnu slain the king of Dānavas blew his conch. The great Asuras began to play on the three sorts of Mridangas and dance in accompaniment with the music. It appeared that a great festivity was taking place at that time. Beholding Suparna wounded and his own body unscathed, Vaikuntha, with eyes reddened in anger, took up his discus (34–35). The lord then grew highly impetuous along with Suparna. His arms multiplied covering the ten quarters (36). Filling up all the quarters, the etherial region and the earth he increased his energy as if being desirous of attacking again all the worlds (37). The Rishis, along with the Gandharvas, began to chant the glories of Madhusudana who had then assumed a huge proportion in the sky for the victory of the gods (33).

हिन्दी अर्थ

चिन्तन करते ही सब ओर सैकड़ों भयंकर बृक निकल पड़े थे॥ ३०-३१ ॥ ब्रजको वहाँसे उजाड़नेके लिये जब श्रीकृष्णकी इच्छाके अनुसार बहुत-से भेड़िये प्रकट होने लगे, तब उन्हें देखकर गौओं, बछड़ों, मनुष्यों तथा गोपीषु च यथाकामं ब्रजे त्रासो5भवन्महान्। ते वृकाः पञ्नबद्धाश्व दशबद्धास्तथा परे कृष्णस्य कृष्णवदना गोपानां भयवर्धना:। भक्षयद्धि श्र तैर्वत्सांस्त्रासयद्धिश्व गोवब्रजान् निशि बालान् हरद्धिश्व वृकेरुत्साद्यते ब्रज: । न वने शक्यते गन्तुं न गाश्न परिरक्षितुम्

English

The Lord covered the celestial region with his Kiritin, the sky and the clouds, with his raiment, the earth with his feet and all the quarters with his arms. Thereupon worked up with anger Gadādhara, taking up his discus capable of performing unparalleled feats and effulgent like the sun, destroyed with it, by virtue of his own energy, the effulgence of the Dānavas in battle and chopped off the arms of Kālanemi. It was dreadful like the burning fire of a thousand flames resembling the rays of the sun and at the same time beautiful and covered with golden wheels. It was strong like a thunder-bolt, dreadful and besmeared with the blood, fat and bones of the Dānavas. It had none to equal it in the matter of striking, was sharpened like a razor, could go any where and could assume any form at will. It was made by the Self-born himself, was a terror to the enemies, possessed by the anger of the great Rishis and was haughty in the battle field. When it is thrown, all the creatures, mobile and immobile, are stupified and creatures, living on flesh, derive greatest satisfaction (36–46). Then with his strength Hari began to grind the hundred dreadful faces of that demon with wild laughs like the grinding of fire (47). Although his arms were chopped off and his heads were cut off the Dānava did not tremble the least in the battle and stood there like a tree shorn of all its branches (48).

हिन्दी अर्थ

गोपाड्ननाओंमें अथवा यों कहिये सम्पूर्ण ब्रजमें महान् त्रास छा गया। वे भेड़िये पाँच, दस, बीस, तीस तथा सौ-सौके झुंड बनाकर श्रीकृष्णके अड्ञोंसे निकल रहे थे। वे सभी श्रीवत्सके चिहसे सुशोभित थे॥ ३२--३४॥ श्रीकृष्णके अड्जोंसे प्रकट हुए वे काले मुखवाले बुक गोपोंका भय बढ़ा रहे थे। वे बछड़ोंको खा जाते, गौओंके झुंडोंको त्रास देते तथा रातमें बालकोंका अपहरण कर लेते थे। इस प्रकार भेड़ियोंद्वारा वह ब्रज उजाड़ा जाने लगा। उस समय वनमें जाना, गौओंकी रक्षा करना, वनसे कोई वस्तु ले आना अथवा नदीको पार करना असम्भव हो गया। वे सब-के-सब भयभीत थे, उनका चित्त उद्ठिग्न हो गया था। वे कहीं भी आ-जा न सके । डरके मारे केवल उस वनमें ही बैठे रहे। इस प्रकार बढ़े हुए व्याप्रतुल्य पराक्रमी भेड़ियोंने सारे ब्रजको निश्चेष्ट तथा एक स्थानमें ही सीमित

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Thereupon spreading his two huge wings and assuming the velocity of the wind Garuda, with the stroke of his breast, felled down Kālanemi. Thereupon rolling and leaving the celestial region his body, shorn of heads and arms, fell down on earth from the sky (49–50). When that Daitya was killed the Rishis, together with the gods, began to praise Vaikuntha saying "Well done! Well done!" (51). The other Daityas, who were witnessing his prowess in battle, were hemmed in by the arms of Vishnu and could not move in the field (52). The Lord held some Daityas by the hair, held some by the throat, wounded some on the face and took up some by the waist (53). Entirely destroyed by the club and discus and deprived of their energy and life they fell down on earth from the sky (54). After all the Daityas had been slain, that foremost of Purushas Gadadhara, scoring success, stood there doing good to the king of gods (55). After the termination of that dreadful war with Tāraka where many had been grinded the grand-father of all, Brahmā speedily came there along with all the Brāhmana saints, Gandharvas and Apsarās. Worshipping Hari the god of gods said (56–57).

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वणि शिशुचर्यायां वृकदर्शनेइष्टमो5ध्याय: इस प्रकार श्रीमहाभारतके खिलभाग हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें बाललीलाके प्रसड़में ब्रकदर्शविषयक आठवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ भेड़ियोंके उत्पातसे व्रजवासियोंका उस स्थानको छोड़कर श्रीवृन्दावनमें जाना एवं व॒कांश्व तान् दृष्ठा वर्धमानान् दुरासदान्। सस्त्रीपुमानू सघोषो वै समस्तो 5मन्त्रयत् तदा

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Brahma said:—"O lord, thou hast accomplished a great work; the dart of the celestials has been uprooted. By the destruction of the Daityas we have been pleased (58). Thou alone art the only destroyer of this Kālanemi whom thou hast just slain in battle. Save thee there is none else who could kill him (59). Vanquishing the gods and all the creatures mobile and immobile this Dānava used to assail the Rishis; even he used to roar at me (60). Therefore by this thy powerful feat I have been greatly pleased, since thou hast destroyed this death-like Kālanemi (61). Mayst thou fare well; let us now repair to the most excellent celestial region, where the Brāhmana saints, the members of thy court, are waiting for thee (62). O Achyuta, O foremost of speakers, I shall worship thee there along with the Maharshis with heavenly hymns (63). O thou the foremost of boon givers, although thou dost confer boons on the celestials and Daityas I shall bestow one on thee (64). O Nārāyana, in this war thou hast freed the three worlds of the thorns and therefore do thou now confer upon the high-souled Sakra the prosperous kingdom over the three worlds" (65).

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स्थानेनेह न नः कार्य व्रजामो5न्यन्महद्वनम्। यच्छिवं च सुखोष्यं च गवां चैव सुखावहम् एषां धूप्रारुणाड्ानां दंष्टिणां नखकर्षिणाम् । बुकाणां कृष्णवक्त्राणां बिभीमो निशि गर्जताम् वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय! इस प्रकार उन दुर्जय भेड़ियोंको बढ़ते देख समस्त ब्रजके स्त्री-पुरुष एकत्र हो उस समय इस प्रकार मन्त्रणा करने लगे--॥ १॥ “अब हमें इस स्थानपर रहनेकी कोई आवश्यकता नहीं है । हमलोग दूसरे किसी विशाल वनमें चले चलें, जो हमारे लिये कल्याणकारी, सुखपूर्वक रहनेयोग्य तथा गौओंके लिये भी सुखदायक हो

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Thus addressed by the Divine Brahmā, the Lord Hari said to Indra and other gods in auspicious words (66). "Listen attentively, all ye gods headed by Purandara, who have assembled here (67). We have slain, in this battle, many powerful Danavas, Kalnemi and others, who are superior even to the king of gods himself (68). In this terrible encounter came out both Virochana's son Bali and the huge-bodied Rāhu (69). Let now the king of gods and Varuna repair to their wished-for regions. Let Yama occupy the south and the king of riches protect the north (70). As before let the noon be united with the stars in proper season. Let the sun, being united with equinoctial points, distribute the seasons all through the year (71). Let sacrifices be duly undertaken honoured by the ascetic courtiers and let the Vipras, according to the rituals laid down in the Vedas, offer oblations to fire (72). Let the gods attain gratification from Vali oblations, the Maharshis from the chanting of the Vedas and the ancestral manes from the performance of Srādhas as before (73). Let the wind blow in its own course, let the fire be enkindled in its three-fold forms, and let the three Varnas, by their natural qualities, bring about the gratification of the world (74). Let sacrifices be undertaken by the Brāhmanas who are worthy of performing initiatory rites and let all the proper sacrificial gifts be distributed (75). Let the sun afford gratification to all the eyes and let the moon afford delight to all the juices and let the air delight the vital breaths of all creatures, and let them all undertake good and auspicious works (76). Let the rivers, carrying water from the huge mountains and, the mother of the three worlds, gradually in proper order, proceed to the ocean (77). Let the gods cast off all fear of the Dānavas and let them enjoy peace. May you fare well, O ye gods, I repair to the eternal region of Brahmā (78). Do not live always confidently in your celestial region and specially in the battle-field for the demons are highly deceitful (79). They strike people as soon as they find a weak point. This order of the world is not permanent. You are all gentle and simple and your mind always moves in innocent matters. O gods, I bring about the stupefaction of all these wicked demons who cherish a desire of injuring you (81). Whenever you will cherish a dreadful fear of the Dānavas I will immediately come and promise you safety (32)."

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विलम्ब करनेसे क्या लाभ? हम आज ही अपने गो- धनोंके साथ यहाँसे चल दें। भेड़ियोंसे हमारे सारे ब्रजका भयंकर वध न हो जाय--इसके पहले ही हमें यहाँसे प्रस्थान कर देना चाहिए॥ ३ ॥ इन भेड़ियोंके सारे अड्गभ धूमिल और लाल रंगके हैं, इनकी बड़ी-बड़ी दाढ़ें हैं। ये नखोंसे बकोट लेते हैं। इनके मुख काले हैं और रातके समय ये भीषण गर्जना करते हैं। हमें इनसे बड़ा भय लगता है' वत्सयूथानि काल्यन्तां युज्यन्तां शकटानि च। वृन्दावनमितः स्थानान्निवेशायच गम्यताम् उत्तिष्ठति ब्रजे तस्मिन् गोपकोलाहलो हाभूत्

English

Having thus addressed the gods the highly illustrious Nārāyana, having truth for his prowess, repaired with Brahmā to his own region (83). This was the wonderful encounter, of which you asked, of Nārayana and the Dānavas in the war of which Tāraka was the root (84).

हिन्दी अर्थ

दामनीदामभारैश्व केचित् कायावलम्बिभि: । गोपा मार्गगता भान्ति सावरोहा इव द्रुमा: “घर-घरकी स्त्रियाँ करुणक्रन्दन करती हुई यों कहती हैं कि हाय! इन भेड़ियोंने मेरे पुत्रको, मेरे भाईको, मेरे बछड़ेको और मेरी गायको मार डाला है'॥ ५॥ उनके रोनेके शब्दसे और गायोंके रँभानेसे चिन्तित हो एकत्र हुए ब्रजके वृद्ध पुरुषोंने ब्रजको वहाँसे उठा देनेका ही निश्चय किया॥ ६॥ जब नन्दजीने वृन्दावनमें जानेके लिये उनके मतको जान लिया तथा ब्रजको नयी जगह बसाने एवं गौओंके हितके लिये वृन्दावनमें निवास करनेके निमित्त उन सबके दृढ़ निश्चयकों समझ लिया, तब वे बृहस्पतिक समान यह महत्त्वपूर्ण वचन बोले-- ॥ ७-८ ॥ “यदि यह बात निश्चित हो गयी और हमें जाना ही होगा तो आज ही यात्रा कर देनी चाहिए।

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Jane=amejaya said:—O Brahman, after repairing with the water-born Brahmā to his own region what did the god of gods Vaikuntha do (1)? After the completion of the massacre of the Daityas why did the water-born deity take away Vishnu, who had been honored by the gods, to his own region (2)? What sort of Yoga does the Lord Brahmā, the Creator of creatures, practise and what sort of regulations does he observe And what sort of regions is that of Brahmā (3) How does this great universe attain to the prosperity adored by the gods and Asuras when he does not remain there (4) How does he lie down for rest at the end of the summer and awake with the approach of the rains? How does he, living in the Brahmā region, carry on the work of the world (5)? O foremost of Brāhmanas, I wish to hear truly of the celestial conduct of this Lord in the land of

हिन्दी अर्थ

शीघ्र ही सारे ब्रजमें यह आदेश दे दिया जाय कि तुम सब लोग शीघ्र ही यहाँसे प्रस्थानके लिये तैयार हो जाओ, देर न करो'॥९॥ फिर तो प्राकृत जनोंद्वारा ब्रजमें यह घोषणा करा दी गयी कि 'ब्रजवासियो! शीघ्र ही गौओंको तैयार कर लो। अपने बर्तन-भाँड़ोंको छकड़ोंपर लाद लो। बछड़ोंके समूहोंको अभी हाँक दो। गाड़ियाँ जोतो और यहाँसे वृन्दावनमें रहनेके लिये प्रस्थान करो'॥ १०-११॥ नन्दगोपका कहा हुआ यह उत्तम वचन सुनकर सारे ब्रजके लोग जानेके लिये उत्सुक हो शीघ्र ही उठ खड़े हुए॥ १२॥ इस प्रकार जब वह ब्रज वहाँसे उठने लगा, तब गोपोंका कोलाहल इस तरह सुनायी देने लगा--' अरे! चलो, उठो, हम सब लोग चल रहे हैं, और छकड़ोंसे युक्त वह ब्रज जब वहाँसे उठकर चला, उस समय ऐसा भयंकर कोलाहल हुआ, मानो वहाँ व्याप्नोंके दहाड़नेकी भारी आवाज हो रही हो अथवा समुद्रकी गर्जनगा सुनायी देती हो॥ १४॥ सिरपर माट

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Vaishampāyana said:—Hear now at length of the deeds of Nārāyana before you listen to how he sported with Brahmā after repairing to his region (7). His course is very subtle according to his desire which even the gods cannot know. Hear, O king, what I shall relate (8). This Lord Nārāyana is identical with the three worlds and the three worlds too are also permeated by him. He is identical with the gods in heaven and they too are identical with him (9). Many persons, desirous of going to the other end of the world, cannot see his end. This Mādhava is the end of all (10). Hear of an account of his deeds in the Brahmaloka in the days of yore whose true form is hidden by the senses as if with darkness and whom the gods seek (11),

हिन्दी अर्थ

और घड़े उठाये गोपियोंकी पंक्ति जब ब्रजसे निकली, उस समय ऐसा जान पड़ा, मानो आकाशसे ताराओंकी पाँत उतर आयी हो॥१५॥ उनके नीले, पीले और लाल वस्त्र स्तनोंके अग्रभागपर ऊँचे दिखायी देते थे। उन बस्त्रोंसे सुशोभित हो मार्गपर चलती हुई गोपियोंकी पंक्ति इन्द्रधनुषके समान शोभा पाती थी॥१६॥ कुछ गोप मोटी और पतली रस्सियोंके बोझ लिये मार्गमें चल रहे थे। वे रस्सियाँ उनके अज्भोंपर लटक रही थीं। उनसे उपलक्षित होनेवाले वे गोप, बरोहोंसे युक्त वटवृक्षके समान प्रतीत होते थे द्रव्यावयवनिर्धूत॑ कीर्ण वायसमण्डलै:

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

शकटावर्तपर्यन्तं चन्द्रार्द्धाकारसंस्थितम् मध्ये योजनविस्तीर्ण तावदद्विगुणमायतम् कण्टकीभि: प्रवृद्धाभिस्तथा कण्टकितद्वुमैः। निखातोच्छितशाखाग्रैरभिगुप्त॑ समन्तत: मन्थेरारोप्यमाणैश्व मन्थबन्धानुकर्षणै:। अद्धि: प्रक्षाल्यमानाभिर्गर्गरीभिरितस्ततः कीलैरारोप्यमाणैश्वल दामनीपाशपाशितै:। स्तम्भनीभिर्धताभिश्च शकटैः परिवर्तित:

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

छादनार्थ प्रकीर्णेश्र कटकैस्तृणसंकटै: प्राइमुखै: सिच्यमानैश्न संदीप्यद्धिश्व पावके:। सवत्सचर्मास्तरणैः .पर्यड्ठैश्चावरोपितै: शाखाश्नवाकर्षमाणाभिगोंपीभिश्च समन्तत: युवभिः स्थविरैश्वेव गोपैव्यग्रकरैभशम्। विशसद्धिः कुठारैश्व काष्ठान्यपि तरूनपि

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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तद् ब्रजस्थानमधिकं शुशुभे काननावृतम्। रम्यं वननिवेशं वै स्वादुमूलफलोदकम्ू आगे बढ़ते हुए शोभाशाली शकटोंके समूहसे उस ब्रजकी ऐसी शोभा हो रही थी, मानो पवनकी प्रेरणासे वेगपूर्वक चलते हुए असंख्य जलपोतों (जहाजों)-से क्षणमें ब्रजका वह स्थान ऊसरभूमिके समान सूना हो गया। वहाँ जो अन्न आदि द्रव्योंके कण बिखरे हुए थे, उनके कारण उस स्थानपर कौओंकी मण्डली छा गयी थी॥ १९॥ तदनन्तर क्रमश: आगे बढ़ता हुआ वह ब्रज वृन्दावनमें जा पहुँचा और गौओंके हितके लिये बहुत दूरतक फैलकर बस गया॥ २०॥ सीमापर छकड़ोंके बाड़ लगा दिये गये। सारा ब्रज अर्धचन्द्रकी आकृतिमें स्थित हो गया। बीचके भूभागकी चौड़ाई एक योजन

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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और लम्बाई दो योजनकी थी॥ २१॥ बढ़ी हुई कण्टकी (नीलकाँटे आदि) तथा शाखाग्रभागको ऊँचे रखकर गाड़े गये काँटेदार वृक्षोंके द्वारा वह ब्रज चारों ओरसे सुरक्षित था॥२२॥ कहीं दही-दूधके माटोंमें मथानी डाली जा रही थी, कहीं मथानीमें बँधी हुई रस्सी खींची जाती थी, कहीं इधर-उधर गगरियों या माटोंको जलसे धोया जाता था, कहीं कील या खूँटे गाड़े जाते थे, जिनमें मोटी-पतली रस्सियाँ बँधी होती थीं; कहीं बहुत-से थे, कहीं मन्थनपात्र या माटमें डाले गये थम्भके सिरेपर रस्सियाँ बाँधी जाती थीं, कहीं घर छानेके लिये संचित चटाइयों तथा तिनकोंके समूह बिखरे पड़े थे, कहीं यत्र- तत्र वृक्षोंकी शाखाओंपर पक्षियोंके रहनेयोग्य स्थान बनाये जाते थे, कहीं गौओंके रहनेयोग्य स्थानोंकी शोध हो रही

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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करके धोया जा रहा था, कहीं आग जलायी जाती थी, कहीं छकड़ोंपरसे (अपनी मौतसे मरे हुए) बछड़ोंके चर्मसे निर्मित बिछौनोंसहित पलंग उतारे जा रहे थे, कहीं गोपियाँ अपने सिरसे जलका घड़ा उतारती हुई उस वनकी शोभा देखती थीं, कुछ गोपाड्गननाएँ सब ओर घूम-घूमकर वृक्षोंकी डालियाँ खींच रही थीं, क्या बूढ़े, क्या जवान, सभी गोपोंके हाथ कार्यमें अत्यन्त व्यस्त थे, वे कुठारोंसे काठ और वृक्षोंकी भी काट रहे थे। इन सबके कारण वनसे घिरा हुआ वह ब्रजका स्थान अधिक शोभा पा रहा था। वृन्दावनका वह रमणीय प्रदेश स्वादिष्ठ फल, मूल और जलसे सम्पन्न था॥ २३--३०॥ तास्‍्तु कामदुघा गाव: सर्वपक्षिरुतं वनम्। वृन्दावनमनृप्राप्ता ननन्‍्दनोपमकाननम्

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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पूर्वमेव तु कृष्णेन गवां वै हितकारिणा। शिवेन मनसा दूृष्टे तद् वनं वनचारिणा पश्चिमे तु ततो रूक्षे घर्में मासे निरामये। वर्षतीवामृतं देवे तृणं तत्र व्यवर्धत यत्र तिष्ठति लोकानां भवाय मधुसूदन: ताश्च गाव: स घोषस्तु स च संकर्षणो युवा।

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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ब्रजकी वे सभी कामधेनु गौएँ समस्त पक्षियोंके कलरवोंसे मुखरित और नन्दन-सदृश काननोंसे युक्त वृन्दावनमें पहुँच गयीं॥ ३१ ॥ वनमें विचरनेवाले, गौओंके हितकारी श्रीकृष्णने पहले ही अपने मनसे कल्याण- चिन्तनपूर्वक उस वनको देखा था॥३२॥ अत: यद्यपि उस समय बहुत ही रूखे गर्मीके महीनेका अन्तिम भाग (आषाढ़) बीत रहा था, तो भी वहाँ घास-पात बहुत बढ़ने लगा, मानो इन्द्रदेव वहाँ अमृतकी वर्षा कर रहे हों॥ ३३ ॥ जहाँ भगवान् मधुसूदन सम्पूर्ण विश्वके हितके लिये विराजमान थे, उस वृन्दावनमें न तो बछड़े कभी शिथिल होते थे, न गौएँ कष्ट पाती थीं और न दूसरे ही लोगोंको कभी दुःखका अनुभव होता था॥ ३४॥ वे गौएँ, वह ब्रज तथा वे तरुण वीर बलरामजी सब-के- सब श्रीकृष्णद्वारा विहित उस निवासस्थानमें बड़े आनन्दसे

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णेन विहितं वासं तमध्यासत निर्व॒ता:॥ ३५ रहने लगे इस प्रकार श्रीमयहाभारतके खिलभाग हरिव॑शके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें श्रीवृन्द्वन-प्रवेशविषयक नवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ वर्षा-ऋतुका वर्णन तौ तु वृन्दावन प्राप्तौ वसुदेवसुतावुभौ। चेरतुर्वत्सयूथानि चारयन्तो सुरूपिणौ

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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ततः प्रावृडनृप्राप्ता ममनसः कामदीपिनी। प्रववर्षुमहामेघा:. शक्रचापाद्धितोदरा: पतता मेघवातेन नवतोयानुकर्षिणा वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! वृन्दावनमें पहुँचकर वसुदेवजीके बे दोनों पुत्र, जो बहुत ही सुन्दर थे, बछड़ोंके झुंडोंको चराते हुए वहाँ सब ओर विचरने लगे॥ १॥ वृन्दावनमें रहकर ग्वाल-बालोंके साथ क्रीडा और यमुना-स््रान करते हुए उन दोनों भाइयोंका ग्रीष्प- मास सुखपूर्वक बीत गया॥ २ ॥ तदनन्तर मनकी कामनाको उद्दीपित करनेवाली वर्षा-ऋतु आ पहुँची। मेघोंकी भारी घटा घिर आयी और वर्षा करने लगी। उन मेघोंके

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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मध्यभाग इन्द्रधनुषसे अड्धित दिखायी देते थे (मेघोंकी आड़में छिपे हुए) सूर्यका दर्शन नहीं हो पाता गयी। नूतन जलराशिको खींच लानेवाले मेघरूपी वायुने भूतलको झाड़-बुहार और धोकर साफ कर दिया। उस समय भूमि ऐसी दिखायी देती थी, मानो उसकी युवावस्था आ गयी हो नष्टदावाग्रिधूमानि वनानि प्रचकाशिरे

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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नृत्यव्यापारकालश्च मयूराणां कलापिनाम्। मदरक्ताः प्रवृत्ताश्न केकाः पटुरवास्तथा नवप्रावृषि कान्तानां षघट्पदाहारदायिनाम्। यौवनस्थकदम्बानां नवाश्रे््श्नाजते वपु: नाशितं जलहैरुष्णं तोषिता वसुधा जलै: संतप्ता भास्करकरैरभितप्ता दवाग्रनिभि:। जलैर्बलाहको त्मृष्टैरुच्छूवसन्तीव पर्वता:

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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पार्थिवं गन्धमाप्राय लोक: क्षुभितमानस: नवैश्व शिखिविक्रुष्टरवकीर्णा वसुन्धरा उदरेषु नवाभ्राणां मजतीव दिवाकर: इन्द्रगोप नामक कीट नूतन वर्षकि जलसे भीग रहे थे। वनप्रान्‍्तके दावानल और धूम नष्ट हो गये थे, इससे उन वनोंकी बड़ी शोभा हो रही थी॥६॥ बड़े-बड़े पंखों (कलापों)-से विभूषित मयूरोंके नृत्य-व्यापारका

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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समय आ पहुँचा था; अत: उनकी मदमत्त दशाकी मधुर वाणी बड़ी पटुताके साथ श्रवणगोचर होती थी नूतन वर्षामें जिनकी कमनीयता बढ़ गयी है, जो भ्रमरोंको आहार प्रदान करते तथा युवावस्थामें आ पहुँचे हैं, उन कदम्ब-वक्षोंका आकार नये बादलोंके आनेसे अधिक शोभा पाने लगा॥८॥ कुटजके वृक्षोंने अपने फूलोंसे वहाँ सब ओर हास्यकी छटा छिटका दी। कदम्बोंने उस वनमें सुगन्‍्ध भर दी। बादलोंने गरमी मिटा दी और जलकी धाराओंने वसुधाको पूर्णतः तृप्त कर दिया जो सूर्यकी किरणोंसे संतप्त तथा दावानलसे दग्ध हो गये थे, वे पर्वत मेघोंके बरसाये हुए जलसे अभिषिक्त हो

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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पताकाके समान फहरा रही थी। बड़े-बड़े मेघोंके समुदाय प्रासादों (महलों)-के समान प्रतीत होते थे। इस प्रकार आकाश भूतलके महाराजोंके नगरके समान स्वरूप धारण किये था॥ ११॥ कहीं कदम्बका विकास हासकी- आभूषणके समान शोभा देता था। जगह-जगह नीपके वृक्ष खिले हुए थे। इन सबके कारण वृन्दावन अत्यन्त दीप्विमान्ू-सा प्रतीत होता था॥ १२॥ इन्द्रदेवके बरसाये हुए जलसे अभिषिक्त तथा वायुसे विस्तारको प्राप्त हुई पृथ्वीकी सोंधी सुगन्ध सूँघकर लोगोंका मन श्षुब्ध (कामविकारसे युक्त) हो उठता था॥१३॥ मतवाले भ्रमरोंके गुंजारव, मेढकोंकी ध्वनि तथा मोरोंकी नूतन केकावाणीसे वहाँकी भूमि गूँज रही थी॥ १४॥ नदियोंमें तीत्र गतिसे बड़ी-बड़ी भँवरें उठ रही थीं। वषकि कारण उनका वेग महान् हो गया था। वे तटवर्ती वृक्षोंको बहा ले जाती थीं और क्रमशः विस्तारको प्राप्त हो रही थीं॥ १५॥ निरन्तर जलकी धारा बरसनेके कारण जो

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उड़नेके प्रय)्रमें असफल हो गये थे, जिनके ऊपरी पंख शिथिलप्रयास होकर काम नहीं दे पाते थे, वे पक्षी थके-माँदेके समान वृक्षोंकी शाखाओंको छोड़ नहीं रहे थे॥ १६॥ सूर्यदेव नूतन जलधरोंके उदरोंमें, जो जलके कारण सघन और फैले हुए थे तथा वर्षके साथ गर्जना भी करते थे, डूबते-से जा रहे थे महीरुहैरुत्पतिते: सलिलोत्पीडसंकुला। भूमि एक तो घाससे ढकी हुई थी, दूसरे जलके

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्विष्यमार्गा वसुधा भातिशाद्लमालिनी ॥ १८ प्रवाहमें डूब गयी थी, रास्तोंका पता चलना कठिन पल्वलोत्कीर्णमुक्तेन पूर्यन्ते वनराजय: रौहिणेयो मिथ: काले कृष्णं बचनमत्रवीत् पश्य कृष्ण घनान् कृष्णान् बलाकोज्वलभूषणान्। गगने तब गात्रस्य वर्णचोरान् समुच्छितान्

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तब निद्राकरः कालस्तव गात्रोपम॑ नभः। त्वमिवाज्ञातवसतिं चन्द्रो वसति वार्षिकीम् सम्प्राप्ते दुर्दिने काले दुर्दिनं भाति वै नभ: पश्य कृष्ण जलोदग्रै: कृष्णैरुद्गग्रधितैर्घनेः । गोवर्धनो यथा रम्यो भाति गोवर्धनो गिरि: पतितेनाम्भसा होते समन्तान्मददर्पिता:। भ्राजन्ते कृष्णसारड्डा: काननेषु मुदान्विता:

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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हो गया था, मार्गोंके किनारे उगे हुए वृक्षोंसे ही उन मार्गोको ढूँढ़ा या पाया जा सकता था॥ १८॥ वृक्षोंसे सुशोभित होनेवाले पर्वतोंक शिखर जलके स्रोतोंसे कटकर नीचे गिर रहे थे; ऐसा जान पड़ता था, मानो वे पर्वत वज्ञके प्रहारसे विदीर्ण हो गये हों अनुसरण करता हुआ गट्ढैमें जाता था। उसके भर जानेपर उससे निकलकर बाहर फैलता था और सारी वन-श्रेणियोंको आप्लावित कर देता था॥ २०॥ अत्यन्त वर्षसे भ्रान्त हुए जंगली हाथी सूँड और मुँहको ऊपर उठाये मेघकी गर्जनाका अनुकरण करते (गर्जते) थे। उस समय वे पृथ्वीपर उतरे हुए मूर्तिमान् मेघके समान जान पड़ते थे॥ २१ ॥ वर्षा-ऋतु आ गयी और आकाशमें बादल घिर आये; यह देखकर रोहिणीनन्दन बलरामजीने

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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श्रीकृष्ससे यह सामयिक बात कही-- ॥ २२॥ ' श्रीकृष्ण ! आकाशमें उन ऊँचे उठे हुए काले बादलोंको तो देखो, जो वकपंक्तिरूपी उज्बल हारोंसे विभूषित हैं। वे तुम्हारी अड्जकान्ति चुराये लेते हैं॥ २३ ॥ यह तुम्हारे नींद लेनेका समय है। काले मेघोंके कारण आकाश तुम्हारे अड़ोंके समान श्यामवर्णका दिखायी देता है तथा वर्षा-ऋतुमें चन्द्रमा भी तुम्हारी तरह अज्ञातवास कर रहे हैं जो काले मेघोंके छा जानेसे श्याम दिखायी देता है तथा जिसकी आभा नील कमलदलके समान हो गयी है, वह आकाश दुर्दिन (वर्षाका समय) आनेपर स्वयं भी दुर्दिन (मेघाच्छन्न दिवस) -सा प्रतीत होता है श्रीकृष्ण! देखो, जलसे भरकर परस्पर गुँथे हुए इन काले बादलोंसे गौओंकी वृद्धि करनेवाला गोवर्धन पर्वत कैसा रमणीय प्रतीत होता है!॥ २६॥ ये कृष्णमृग चारों ओर जल गिरनेसे मदमत्त हो उठे हैं और आनन्दमग्र

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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होकर काननोंमें विचरते हुए शोभा पा रहे हैं कमलनयन।! जलसे अभिषिक्त होकर हर्षोल्लासमें भरे हुए ये कोमल हरित तृण अपने पत्तोंसे पृथ्वीको ढकते तृणानि शतपत्राक्ष पत्रनैर्गृहन्ति मेदिनीम्॥ २८ जा रहे हैं वकि चार महीनोंमें भगवान् विष्णु शयन करते हैं--यह पुराणप्रसिद्ध बात है तथा इस हरिवंशमें भी इसकी चर्चा आ चुकी है।

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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शीघ्रवातसमुद्धूताः प्रोषितौत्सुक्यकारिण:। द्वामोदरोह्ामरवा:ः प्रागल्भ्यं यान्ति तोयदा: मेघै: शीतातपकरो विरश्मिरिव रश्मिवान् गन्थे;: कोलाहला वान्तिवाता मदनदीपना: गजानीकैरिवाकीर्ण॑ सलिलोद्वारिभिर्घने: । वर्णसारूप्यतां याति गगनं सागरस्य च।

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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शीता: सपृषतोद्यामा: कर्कशा वान्ति मारुता: निशासु सुप्तचन्द्रासु मुक्ततोयासु तोयहैः। भग्मसूर्यस्थ नभसो न विभान्ति दिशो दश 'मेघोंके आनेपर जलके झरने बहानेवाले पर्वतोंकी, वनोंकी तथा सस्य (हरी-भरी खेती)-से सम्पन्न खेतोंकी लक्ष्मी (शोभा) एक-सी हो रही है। कहीं न्‍्यून या अधिक नहीं है (अथवा इन तीनोंकी शोभा इनसे पृथक् नहीं होती है) ॥ २९॥ दामोदर ! शीघ्रगामी वायुसे प्रेरित हो ऊपर उठे हुए तथा परदेशमें रहनेवाले पुरुषोंको घर आनेके लिये उत्सुक बनानेवाले ये बादल प्रचण्ड गर्जना करते हुए अपनी प्रगल्भताका परिचय देते हैं

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रिविक्रमरूप धारण करनेवाले हरे! बाण और प्रत्यश्चासे रहित तिरंगे इन्द्रधनुषसे तुम्हारे मध्यम पद (अन्तरिक्ष)- का श्रृद्धार-सा किया गया है॥३१॥ श्रावणमासमें आकाशके नेत्रस्वरूप ये अंशुमाली सूर्य प्रभाहीन-से होकर आकाशमें विचरते हुए अधिक शोभा नहीं पा रहे हैं तथा बादलोंसे आच्छन्न होनेके कारण इनकी तापदायिनी किरणें शीतल हो गयी हैं॥३२॥ आकाशमें फैलकर समुद्रके जलप्रवाह-से प्रतीत होनेवाले इन बादलोंने अविच्छिन्नरूपसे जलकी धाराएँ गिराकर आकाश और पृथ्वीको मानो सदाके लिये एक-दूसरेके साथ जोड़ दिया है॥३३॥ पृथ्वीपर अत्यन्त वर्षा होनेके कारण नीप, अर्जुन और कदम्बोंकी गन्धसे वासित हुई कोलाहल- युक्त वायु कामियोंका कामोद्दीपन करती हुई बह रही है॥ ३४॥ बड़े जोरसे वर्षा आरम्भ हो गयी है। बड़े- बड़े मेघ बरसनेके लिये नीचेकों झुक आये हैं, जिनसे यह आकाश अथाह अनन्त महासागरसे संयुक्त-सा प्रतीत

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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होता है॥३५॥ जलकी धाराओंका निर्मल- नाराच, विद्युद्रपी कवच तथा इन्द्रधनुषरूपी आयुधको धारण किये हुए यह आकाश युद्धके लिये सुसज्जित हुआ-सा जान पड़ता है॥ ३६॥ सुमुख श्रीकृष्ण ! पर्वतोंके शिखर तथा वनों और वहाँके वृक्षोंकी शिखाएँ घने बादलोंसे आच्छादित होकर कैसी शोभा पा रही हैं॥ ३७॥ अपनी सूँडोंसे जल छोड़नेवाले गजसमूहोंकी भाँति इन काले घने बादलोंसे आच्छादित हुआ आकाश रंग-रूपमें समुद्रके समान हो गया है॥ ३८॥ समुद्रके हिलोरें लेनेसे उत्पन्न हो चञ्ल घासोंको कम्पित करती हुई जलबिन्दुओंसहित उद्दयाम गतिसे चलनेवाली शीतल एवं कर्कश वायु बह रही है॥ ३९॥ जिनमें चन्द्रमा भी सोये हुएके समान अदृश्य हो गये हैं, बादलोंने पानी बरसाना आरम्भ कर दिया है और आकाशके सूर्य भी डूब चुके हैं, ऐसी बरसाती रातोंमें दसों दिशाओंका कुछ पता नहीं चलता है

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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चेतन पुष्करं कोशै: क्षुधाध्मातैः समन्ततः । 'सब ओर वायुसे मेघोंद्वारा उपलक्षित आकाश नघृणीनां न रम्याणां विवेक यान्ति कृष्टयः ॥ ४१ पेतन-सा प्रतीत होता है, किसानोंको न दिनका पता पश्य वृन्दावनं कृष्ण बन॑ चैत्ररथं यथा

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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एवंप्रावृड्गुणान् सर्वाज्छीमान् कृष्णस्य पूर्वज: । कथयन्नेव बलवान् ब्रजमेव जगाम ह अन्योन्यं रममाणौ तु कृष्णसंकर्षणावुभौ। चलता है न रातका॥ ४१॥ श्रीकृष्ण! देखो, घामरूपी दोषसे रहित और मेघोंके बरसाये हुए जलसे विभूषित हुआ वृन्दावन चैत्ररथ वनके समान शोभा पा रहा है' इस प्रकार श्रीकृष्णके बड़े भ्राता महाबली श्रीमान् बलराम वर्षाकालके गुणोंका वर्णन करते हुए ही उनके साथ ब्रजमें चले गये॥ ४३ ॥ एक-दूसरेके साथ खेलते और घूमते हुए दोनों भाई श्रीकृष्ण और संकर्षण उस समयके

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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तत्कालज्ञातिभि: सार्द्ध चेरतुस्तद् बनं महत्॥ ४४ भाई-बन्धुओंके साथ उस विशाल वनमें विचरने लगे इस प्रकार श्रीमयहाभारतके खिलभाग हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें वर्षका वर्णणविषयक दसवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ श्रीकृष्णकी अड्भगच्छटा, भाण्डीर वट, यमुना और कालियद॒हका वर्णन तथा श्रीकृष्णद्वारा कालियनागके निग्रहका विचार कदाचित् तु तदा कृष्णो विना संकर्षणेन वै। चचार तद् वन रम्यं कामरूपी वराननः

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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काकपक्षधर: श्रीमाउ्छ्याम: पद्मदलेक्षण:। श्रीवत्सेनोरसा युक्त: शशाड्र इब लक्ष्मणा पीते प्रीतिकरे नृणां पदकिड्झल्कसप्रभे। सूक्ष्मे बसानो वबसने ससंध्य इव तोयद: वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! एक दिन इच्छानुसार रूप धारण करनेवाले सुमुख श्रीकृष्ण अपने भाई संकर्षणके बिना ही उस रमणीय वृन्दावनमें विचरने लगे॥ १॥ उन्होंने मस्तकके पिछले भागमें काकपक्ष (बड़े-बड़े केश) धारण कर रखे थे। उनके नेत्र कमलदलके समान सुन्दर एवं विशाल थे। वे श्यामसुन्दर छविसे युक्त एवं श्रीसम्पन्न थे तथा वक्ष:स्थलमें श्रीवत्सचिह्न धारण करके शशचिह्से संयुक्त चन्द्रमाके समान शोभा पाते

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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थे॥ २ ॥ बाजूबन्दसे विभूषित हुए उनके हाथोंका अग्रभाग विकसित कमलके समान कान्तिमान् था; उनके पैर सुकुमार, लाल और क्रान्त-विक्रान्त गतिसे चलनेवाले थे, जिनसे उनकी अनृपम शोभा होती थी॥३॥ वे कमल-केसरके समान पीले रंगके दो महीन वस्त्र पहने हुए थे, जो मनुष्योंके आनन्दको बढ़ानेवाले थे। उन वस्त्रोंकी धारण करनेवाले श्यामसुन्दर श्रीकृष्ण संध्याकालकी स्वर्णिम आभासे युक्त मेघके समान सुशोभित होते थे॥ ४ ॥ उनकी दोनों भुजाएँ सुन्दर, गोल तथा देवताओंद्वारा पूजित थीं। वे बछड़ोंके व्यापारमें संलग्र थीं और उनके गलेमें घूँघरू बाँधनेकी रस्सियोंसे उलझी हुई थीं, ऐसी भुजाओंसे श्रीकृष्णजी बड़ी शोभा हो रही थी गोपवेणुं सुमधुरं कामात् तमपि वादयन्। प्रह्मदनार्थ च गवां क्रचिद् वनगतो युवा

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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मेघनादप्रतिव्यूहैनांदितासु. समन्ततः केसराणां नवैर्गन्धिर्मदनिःश्वसितोपमै: । अभीक्ष्णं निःश्वसन्तीषु कामिनीष्विव नित्यशः सेव्यमानो. नवैवतिद्द्मसंघातनिःसृतेः । तासु कृष्णो मुदं लेभे सौम्यासु वनराजिषु

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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बाल्य (पौगण्ड)-अवस्थामें सुन्दर ओठोंसे सुशोभित उनका मुख कमलके सदृश सुन्दर और उसीके समान गन्धसे सुवासित होकर अपनी अद्भुत शोभा फैला रहा था॥६॥ उनका मुखारविन्द खुले अलकोंसे आवृत होकर ऐसी शोभा पा रहा था, मानो भ्रमरावलियोंसे युक्त कमलमण्डल सुशोभित हो रहा हो॥ ७॥ उनके मस्तकपर अर्जुन और कदम्बके फूलोंसे युक्त एक माला शोभा पा रही थी, जो नीपके पुष्पों तथा नूतन अंकुरोंसे सुशोभित थी। वह आकाशमें तारिकाओंकी भाँति अपनी छटा छिटका रही थी॥८॥ वैसी ही माला उनके कण्ठमें भी पड़ी हुई थी, जिससे वीरवर ,घनश्याम श्रीकृष्ण मेघमालाओंकी श्यामकान्तिसे सम्पन्न मूर्तिमान् भाद्रपद- मासकी भाँति शोभा पा रहे थे॥९॥ उनके कण्ठगत सूत्रमें एक निर्मल मोरपल्लु लटक रहा था, जो मन्दगतिसे बहनेवाली वायुके हलके आघातसे हिल रहा था। उस मोरपड्डसे भी उनके श्रीअज्ोंकी शोभावृद्धि हो रही

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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थी॥१०॥ वे वनमें कहीं गाते, कहीं खेलते, कहीं भ्रमण करते और कहीं कानोंको सुख देनेवाला पत्तोंका बाजा बजाते थे॥ ११॥ किसी समय वनमें जाकर तरुणरूप धारण करके गौओंको आनन्दित करनेके लिये इच्छानुसार अत्यन्त मधुर स्वरमें मुरली बजाया करते थे, जो उस समयके गोपोंका प्रमुख वाद्य थी॥ १२॥ नूतन जलधरके समान श्याम एवं कान्तिमान् भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण गोकुलके आसपास विचरने तथा रमणीय एवं विचित्र वनश्रेणियोंमें विहार करने लगे॥१३॥ वहाँ मयूरोंकी केकाध्वनि गूँजती रहती थी। वे वन-पंक्तियाँ कामी पुरुषोंके मनमें कामभावका उद्दीपन करनेवाली थीं। मेघोंकी गर्जनाकी प्रतिध्वनियोंस वहाँ सब ओर कोलाहल मचा रहता था॥ १४॥ उनके मार्ग घासोंसे ढक गये थे। जगह-जगह उगे हुए छत्राक उनके आभूषण-से प्रतीत होते थे। उनमें

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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टपका रही थीं॥१५॥ मदजनित निःश्वासके समान केसरोंकी नूतन गन्धसे वे वनश्रेणियाँ कामिनियोंकी भाँति प्रतिदिन बारम्बार उच्छास ले रही थीं॥ १६॥ वृक्षोंके समूहसे निकली हुई नूतन वायुसे सेवित हुए श्रीकृष्ण उन सौम्य वनराजियोंमें बड़े आनन्दका अनुभव करने लगे॥ १७॥ एक दिन उस वनमें गौओंके साथ भ्रमण करते हुए श्रीकृष्णने वहाँ एक वृक्षको देखा, जो बहुत ही ऊँचा तथा सभी वृभक्षोंमें बड़ा था गगनार्धोच्छिताकारं पर्वताभोगधारिणम् नीलचित्राडुवर्ण श्र सेवितं बहुभि: खगै:। फलैः प्रवालैश्व घने: सेन्द्रचापघनोपमम्

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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भवनाकारविटपं लतापुष्पसुमण्डितम्। विशालमूलावनतं पवनाम्भोदधारिणम् कुर्वाणं शुभकर्माणं निरावर्षमनातपम् रेमे वै बासरं कृष्ण: पुरा स्वर्गगतो यथा। तं॑ क्रीडमानं गोपाला: कृष्णं भाण्डीरवासिनम्। रमयन्ति सम बहवो वन्यैः क्रीडनकैस्तदा

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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गोपाला: कृष्णमेवान्ये गायन्ति सम रतिप्रिया: अपने पत्तोंके संचयसे अत्यन्त घना प्रतीत होनेवाला वह वृक्ष पृथ्वीपर मूर्तिमानू मेघके समान खड़ा था। अपनी ऊँचाईसे उसने आकाशके आधे भागको रोक लिया था और वह पर्वतके समान विस्तृत आकार धारण करता था॥ १९॥ नीले एवं चितकबरे रंगवाले बहुत- से मोर उस वृक्षका सेवन करते थे। वह मूँगोंके समान लाल-लाल घने फलोंके द्वारा इन्द्रधनुबसहित मेघके समान जान पड़ता था॥ २०॥ उसकी एक-एक शाखा विशाल गृहके समान प्रतीत होती थी। लताओं और फूलोंसे वह अच्छी तरह अलंकृत था। उसकी विशाल जड़ें बहुत दूरतक फैली हुई थीं। वह अपने ऊपर वायु और मेघको भी धारण करता था॥२१॥ ऐसा जान

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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पड़ता था कि वह वृक्ष उस प्रदेशके दूसरे सभी वृक्षोंका आधिपत्य-सा कर रहा है। उसके कर्म बड़े शुभ थे। वह वर्षा और धूपका निवारण करता था॥२२॥ वह बरगदका वृक्ष था और पर्वत-शिखरके समान प्रतीत होता था। उसका नाम था भाण्डीर वट। उसे देखकर भगवान्ने वहीं निवास करनेका विचार किया निष्पाप जनमेजय ! उस वटके नीचे समान अवस्थावाले वत्सपालक मित्रोंके साथ श्रीकृष्ण दिनभर बड़े सुखसे रहे। पहले अपने धाममें रहते समय उन्हें जैसे सुखका अनुभव होता था, वैसा ही वहाँ भी हुआ॥ २४॥ वहाँ खेलते हुए भाण्डीरवासी श्रीकृष्णो उस समय बहुत- से ग्वालबाल जंगली खिलौने देकर प्रसन्न करनेकी चेष्टा करते थे॥ २५॥ दूसरे ग्वालबाल मन-ही-मन प्रसन्न हो अनेक प्रकारके गीत गाते थे। अन्य गोपबालक जिन्‍्हें

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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श्रीकृष्णणी वह मधुर क्रीडा बहुत ही प्रिय थी अथवा जो श्रीकृष्णविषयक अनुरागको ही अपनी प्रिय वस्तु मानते थे, वे श्रीकृष्णणा ही यशोगान करने लगे उन ग्वालबालोंके गाते समय बलवान श्रीकृष्ण पत्तोंके बनाये हुए वाद्योंके बीच-बीचमें मुरली, तुम्बी (तबूरा) तथा बीन बजाते थे॥ २७॥ गाय-बैलोंके समान विशाल नेत्रोंवाले श्रीकृष्ण किसी समय अपनी गौओंको चराते हुए ही यमुनाजीके तटपर जा पहुँचे । जहाँका प्रत्येक वृक्ष लताओंसे अलंकृत था॥ २८॥ जो अपनी चञ्ल तरड्गरूपी कुटिल कटाक्षोंसे कुछ वक्र दिखायी देती थी, जिसके जलका स्पर्श करके सुखदायिनी हवा चल रही थी तथा जिसमें कमल और उत्पल खिले हुए थे, उस यमुना नदीको श्रीकृष्णने देखा

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

हंसकारण्डवोदधघुष्टां सारसैश्व निनादिताम् । अन्योन्यमिथुनैश्वेव सेवितां मिथुनेचरे: जलजे: प्राणिभि: कीर्णा जलजैर्भूषितां गुणै:। जलजै: कुसुमैश्चित्रां जलजैहरितोदकाम् तटच्छेदोदरां कान्तां त्रितरड्भरवलीधराम्। फेनप्रहष्टवदनां प्रसन्नां हंसहासिनीम् हृददीर्घललाटान्तां कान्‍्तां शैवलमूर्द्धजाम्

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Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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दीर्घस्रोतायतभुजामाभोग श्रवणायताम् कारण्डवाकुण्डलिनीं श्रीमत्पड्टूजलोचनाम्। तटजाभरणोपेतां मीननिर्मलमेखलाम् काशचामीकरं वासो वसानां हंसलक्षणम् उसमें उतरनेके लिये उत्तम मार्ग थे। उसका जल स्वादिष्ठ था। उसके भीतर कई कुण्ड थे तथा वह बड़े वेगसे प्रवाहित हो रही थी। जल और बायुके द्वारा प्रकट हुए वेगसे उसने किनारेके वृक्षोंकी झुका दिया था

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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हंसों और कारण्डवोंके उद्घोष तथा सारसोंके कलनादसे वहाँ सदा कोलाहल होता रहता था। अपने जोड़ेके साथ विचरनेवाले चक्रवाक आदि पक्षी परस्पर मैथुनमें प्रवृत्त हो यमुनातटका सेवन करते थे॥३१॥ जलमें उत्पन्न होनेवाले प्राणी (मत्स्य आदि) यमुनाजीमें भरे हुए थे। वे जलजनित शीतलता आदि गुणोंसे विभूषित थीं। जलमें होनेवाले कमल आदि पुष्प उनमें विचित्र शोभाका आधान करते थे तथा जलजनित सेवार आदिके कारण उनका जल हरा दिखायी देता था॥ ३२॥ फैले हुए स्रोत ही उनके चरण थे। दोनों तट नितम्बमण्डलकी शोभा धारण करते थे। उठती हुई भँवरें उनकी गम्भीर नाभि थी। वे कमलरूपी रोमावलिसे अनुरज्ञित थीं तटके निकट जो प्रवाहकी कृशता थी, वही उनका

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

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कान्तिसे कमनीय प्रतीत होती थीं। वे तरजड्गभमयी त्रिवली धारण करती थीं। फेन ही उनका हर्षोत्फुल्ल मुख था। वे सदा प्रसन्न (स्वच्छ) रहती थीं और हंस ही उनके हास थे॥ ३४॥ सुन्दर लाल कमल उनके लाल-लाल ओष्टोंकी झाँकी कराते थे। जलका नीचेकी ओर जाता हुआ प्रवाह ही उनकी झुकी हुई भौंहें थीं। नील कमल ही उनके नेत्र थे। जलका कुण्ड ही उनका विस्तृत ललाट-प्रान्त था तथा सेवार ही उनके सुन्दर केश थे। उनकी कान्ति बड़ी ही कमनीय थी॥ ३५॥ चकवा- चकईके जोड़े उनके मानो युगल उरोज थे। उनका विस्तृत मुख दोनों तटोंपर फैला हुआ था। लम्बे स्रोत ही उनकी विशाल भुजाओंके समान थे। दोनों तटोंकी पूर्णता ही उनके विस्तृत कान थे॥ ३६॥ वे कारण्डवोंके कुण्डल पहिने हुए थीं। उनके नील कमलरूपी लोचन अनृपम शोभासे सम्पन्न थे। तटपर उत्पन्न हुए वृक्ष आदि ही उनके आभरण थे। मछलियोंकी पंक्ति उनकी उज्वल

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेखला (करधनी)-सी प्रतीत होती थी। उनके जलका फैला हुआ पाट ही पाटम्बरका काम देता था। सारसोंकी मीठी बोली ही उनके नूपुरोंकी मधुर ध्वनि थी। वे काशपुष्प, हंस एवं सुवर्णके समान सुन्दर स्वच्छ जलमय वस्त्र धारण करती थीं अचार रुचिरं कृष्णो यमुनामुपशोभयन्। तां चरन् स नदों श्रेष्ठां ददर्श हृदमुत्तमम् तोयजैः श्रापहैस्त्यक्त शून्यं तोयचरैः खगै:। अगाधेनाम्भसा पूर्ण मेघपूर्णमिवाम्बरम्

English

Repairing to the region of Brahmā and beholding the dignity of the Grand-Father Vishnu honored all the Rishis with works sanctioned by the Vedas (12). Having performed the rites of the first part of the day the highly energetic Vishnu came to the fire where oblations were being offered in the morning by the great Rishis (13). He saw his own body most excellently placed in the midst of the sacrifice, worshipped with oblations by the great Rishis and eating his own share of the sacrificial offerings (14). Having saluted the worshipful Rishis of Brahma energy Nārāyana, who is beyond the comprehension of thought, began to range in the eternal Brahma region (15). Walking there in the sacrifice he saw hundreds of sacrificial posts adorned with the tops of Chashālas¹⁶⁹ and marked by the Brāhmana saints (16). Smelling the smoke of oblations, hearing the sound of the chanting of the Vedas by the twice-born ones, and beholding his own self worshipped in the shape of a sacrifice he began to range there (17). Taking the sacred grass and Arghya¹⁷⁰ in their hands the courtier deities and the Rishis said to him (18):—"Whatever power exists in the gods it emanates from Nārāyana and whatever is undertaken by the deities that also proceeds from Madhusudana (19). That eternal Vishnu is the region of Soma and fire about which the people hear from learned men (20). As curd is produced from milk and clarified butter from curd so when the body and senses are agitated by virtue of meditation the world originates from Janārddana (21). As the great soul is comprehended by the senses and the five great elements so Hari is comprehended by the gods, the Vedas and all the worlds (22). As in this world of men the relation between the five elements and senses is perceived so the strength and prosperity of the gods in the celestial region originate from Vishnu (23). This independent and highly sacred Nārāyana, who is the thread of the worlds and who confers fruits of sacrifices on those who perform them, is worshipped with Mantras like Mantra itself (24)."