Adhyaya 71

हिन्दी अर्थ

यद्यहं रुक्मिणी पुत्र: केशवस्यात्मजो हाहम् ३8 प्रद्ञापश्ाइक्कपाआ 5०लाजणा 27 काणा मैं एकानंशा देवीको प्रणाम करता हूँ, यज्ञोमें पूजित गायत्री देवीको नमस्कार करता हूँ और विप्रोंकी सावित्री (रूपसे उपास्य) देवीको भी मैं हाथ जोड़कर अभिवादन करता हूँ। देवि! आप सर्वदा मेरी रक्षा कीजिये और संग्राममें मुझे विजय प्रदान कीौजिये। कामस्वरूप प्रद्युम्नके ऐसे प्रार्थनापूर्ण बचनोंसे दुर्गा देवी संतुष्ट हो गयीं। उनका मन प्रसन्न हो गया। तदनन्तर दुर्गा देवी हृदयमें अत्यन्त आह्वादित हो यह वचन कहने लगीं-- रुक्मिणीके आनन्दको बढ़ानेवाले महाबाहु प्रद्युम्न ! (मेरी ओर) देख! देख ।।! मेरा दर्शन अमोघ है, अतः वत्स! तू मनोवाडओ्छित वर माँग ले'। देवीके इस वचनको सुनकर प्रद्युम्न रोमाश्चित हो गये, हर्षसे उनका

English

²⁷⁹ Priests and sacrifices.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हृदय उछलने लगा। तब उन्होंने सिर झुकाकर देवीको प्रणाम करके उनसे इस प्रकार निवेदन किया--'देवि! यदि आप प्रसन्न हैं तो मैं जो चाहता हूँ, वह मुझे दीजिये॥ १२--१६॥ “वरदे! मैं यह वर माँगता हूँ कि सब शत्रुओंपर मुझे विजय प्राप्त हो और अपने शरीरसे प्रकट किया हुआ जो मुद्गर आपने शम्बरासुरको दिया है, वह मेरे शरीरपर प्राप्त होकर कमलोंकी माला बन जाय।' तब वे देवी 'ऐसा ही होगा' यह कहकर वहाँ प्रद्युम्न संतुष्ट होकर रथपर आरूढ़ हुए। उधर क्रोधसे अचेत हुए पराक्रमी शम्बरने उस मुद्गरको हाथमें लेकर घुमाया और प्रद्युम्मकी छातीपर दे माण। प्रद्युम्मके निकट जाकर वह मुद्गर कमल-पुष्पोंकी माला बन गया। वह माला प्रद्युम्मके कण्ठमें आसक्त होकर अतिशय शोभा पाने लगी। उस समय वे नक्षत्रोंकी मालासे घिरे हुए चन्द्रमाकी भाँति सुशोभित हुए॥ १९--२१॥ तत्पश्चात्

English

Vaishampāyana said:—Finding the sage (Narada) seated with Rukshmini, the high-souled Keshava that knower of all things, set out under some pretext (for the mansion of Satyabhama) (1). He proceeded quickly towards the spacious mansion of Satyabhama that was built on the delightful Raivataka hills by Visvakarma himself (2). Slowly Vishnu entered (the palace) as he was aware that the daughter of Satrajit, his beloved queen—she dearer to him than this own vital breaths, had been under the influence of jealous resentment (3). Affectionately thinking of that beloved one who was then excited with jealousy, the slayer of Madhu proceeded with slow steps, and with greater fear (4). Engaging Pradyumna to entertain and attend upon Narada and telling his servant Daruka _"Wait at the gate,"_ he entered into the palace of Satyabhama (5). There he saw from a distance, his beloved wife then inside the apartment of anger²⁸⁰ in the midst of her handmaids sighing hot and frequently in consequence jealous wrath (6). (He saw) her laughing a derisive laugh mixed with sighs at the lotus that she had brought near her own lotus-like face, and had been nipping with her nails (7). Sometimes he saw her describing figures on the ground with the tip of her toe slightly bent, and (sometimes) laughing gently with her face turned towards her back (8). Sometimes he saw his lotus-eyed queen of exquisite shape and form merged in deep thought, the while the lotus of her face resting on the lotus of her left palm (9). Sometimes he saw his unblameable wife take the delightful sandal from the hands of her maids, smear it on her breast and then again cruelly throw it aside (10). He saw her rise from her bed and fall into it again and again. There Hari saw these and many other actions of her dear wife (that indicated the pitch of her resentment) (11).

हिन्दी अर्थ

केशवकुमारकी प्रशंसा करने लगे। प्रद्यम्मके निकट जब वह मुद्गर कमलपुष्प बन गया, तब प्रद्युम्नने नारदजीके दिये हुए वैष्णव नामक दिव्यास्त्रका संधान किया और अपने धनुषको झुकाकर इस प्रकार कहा--' वैष्णवास्त्र ! यदि मैं रुक्मिणीदेवी और भगवान् श्रीकृष्णका पुत्र हूँ तो इस सत्यके प्रभावसे तुम अपने बाणद्ठारा रणभूमिमें शम्बरासुरको मार डालो'। ऐसा कहकर महा- मनस्वी प्रद्यम्नने धनुष खींचकर उसपर बाण रखा चिक्षेप शम्बरस्याथ दहँल्लोकत्रयं यथा। स क्षिप्तो वृष्णिसिंहन शरः क्रव्यादमोहन: हते देत्ये महाकाये दानवे शम्बरे5धमे जहषुर्देवगन्धर्वा ननृतुश्चाप्सरोगणा: । उर्वशी मेनका रम्भा विप्रचित्तिस्तिलोत्तमा

English

Now as the daughter of Satrajit laid her head on her pillow, previously covering it with her veil, Janardanna thought "This is my opportunity (for effecting an entrance into her room)" (12). Then by (manual) signs commanding the handmaids not to announce his presence, he approached Satyabhama with faltering steps (13). Taking up the fan and standing by her side, he then began to fan slowly and laugh gently (14). That illustrious one (Hari), then perfumed in consequence of his contact with the _Pārijāta_ flower, diffused there a divine, super-natural and rare fragrance (15). Smelling that wondrous fragrance, and taken with admiration, Satyā uncovered her face, and said "What is this?" (16) Then rising from her bed, she of pure and gentle smiles, without bestowing a glance on her godly husband, began to question her maids about the cause of the fragrance (17). But thus questioned, the maids could not say anything, and kneeling down on the ground they waited there with countenances cast down towards the earth and with palms joined together (in supplication) (11). Then (as if) not finding the source of that wonderful fragrance, Satyabhama bethought herself thus:—"The earth emits diverse kinds of smell; can this fragrance be one of her excellent emissions?" (19) Then when wondering as to what this could be due, she was looking on all sides, her glance suddenly lighted on Kesava that creator of the worlds (20). She said "Ah! right," and then suddenly her eyes became dimmed with tears, the intensity of love filling her all the more with jealous anger (21). With her delicate lips pouting and herself sighing, that beautiful lady of dark eyes then turned her down-cast countenance away in another direction, and remained thus for a while (22). Then contracting her brows in a disapproving frown and placing her face on her palms, she said to Hari with her eyes upraised, "Thou lookest beautiful" (23). Tears of jealous passion began to flow down from her eyes, like drops of dew falling from a pair of lotus-petals (24). The lotus-eyed Krishna then seeing tears flow down from the lotus-like countenance of her wife, approached her in haste and held them in her hands (25). Then wiping off with his hands those tears that were falling on her breast, that wearer of the mark of _Srivatsa_, the lotus-eyed Vishnu spoke to her as follows (26):—"O lotus-eyed one, O most beautiful and excellent lady,–for what reason is it that tears flow down from thine eyes likes drops of dew from a pair of lotuses (27)? O fascinating lady-why do thy countenance and thy body wear the shape of (appear like) the full moon in the morning sky, or the full-blown lotus at noon²⁸¹ (28) O thou of delicate waist, what is the reason that thou dost not wear to-day garments sprinkled with safflower and gold-dust, but choosest the white and plain ones (29)? Although the garments decorated with safflower and gold-dust thou likest most, why hast thou then worn the white garments which ladies do not like to wear except at the time of worshipping the gods (30)? O thou of beautiful limbs—say why are thy limbs unadorned with ornaments? Why, O most excellent lady, is thy seat for writing letters soiled with tears. (31)? Why, O thou of beautiful shape, do the fragrant white sandal (and not red) and the white silk cloth (not yellow or blue) veil thy beautiful forehead (32)? O dearest object of my heart, O thou of expanded eyes—thou hast thus so bedimmed the brightness of thy countenance as to cause, O dear one, great pain to my mind (33). The unctuous and refrigerent sandal paste that loves thy forehead most, does not look beautiful on that seat for writing letters²⁸² (34). Thy neck, deprived of ornaments, does not appear beautiful, just as the autumn sky does not look beautiful being devoid of the planets and stars and the silvery beams of the moon (35). Why dost thou not to-day greet me, with language flowing out from thy smiling face that breathes the perfume of the lotus and vies with the beauty of the full moon (36). Why dost thou not to-day cast even a partial glance on me? Why dost thou heave sighs and shed tears that mar the beauty of the collyrium of thine eyes (37)? O thou of complexion bright like the blue lotus, O intelligent lady! do thou not weep any more! Do not shed tears soiled with the collyrium of thine eyes only to prejudice the beauty of thy incomparable face (38). O thou of divine beauty—I am known in the world as thy servant; Why then, O most excellent lady, dost thou not command me as before? (39). What act, O beautiful queen, repulsive to thee, have I committed, for which, O dear one, thou gavest thyself so much pain (40)? I have never neglected thee, in thought, in actions or in words; this, O thou of exquisite limbs, I tell thee in all sooth (41). O beautiful lady, I entertain it is true, regard for my other wives—but save in thyself my regard and affection do not reach the consummation (42). O thou that may be compared with the daughter of the gods,—my love for thee will not wane even if my life were taken away from me; know this to be my firm belief (43). Just as endurance, &c., are the constant qualities of the earth, just as sound is the constant quality of space, so sure is my love for thee, O thou of brightness like the lotus-bud (44). Just as flame is in fire, divine brightness is in the sun, and unfading charms are in the moon, so my love resides in thee and thee only (45)."

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवराजस्तु सुप्रीतः सर्वदेवगणैः सह। प्रद्युम्न॑ पुष्पर्षण तमभ्यर्च्य प्रहष्टवत् अथ समरहते तु हैत्यराजे म॑करविभूषणकेतनं स्तुवन्तः स॒ च समरपरिश्रमं॑ वहन् वै

English

When Janardana had thus spoken in his vindication, the blessed Satyabhāma, wiping off the tears of her eyes addressed him slowly in the following manner (46). "Hence-before, O lord, my firm belief was that thou wert mine own. But to-day I come to perceive that thy love for me is nothing more than ordinary and common-place (47). I did not know before that the course of time is uncertain. But I have come to know to-day that the course of the world is fickle (48). I entertained the fond hope that so long I live, thou only shalt be my second self and I thine. But what is the good of talking much; I know thy heart, O infallible one (49). I see that thou usest fascination in speech only and thy love for me is false; whereas it is true in regard to the other wives of thine (50). Knowing me to be simple and attached to thyself, thou, O foremost of men, dost neglect me with thy cruel, guileful conduct (51). This surely is more than enough! I have seen what is worth-seeing and have heard what is worth-hearing. I have perceived the fruition of thy love for me (52). Be that as it may, I have made up my mind to devote myself to the performance of severe penances, and if thou cherishest any love for me, thou ought to permit me to do so; for whatever vows or penances women may observe, must be with the permission of their husbands, in as much as those that are undertaken against the husband's consent, surely become fruitless" (53-55).

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियतम इबव कान्तया प्रहष्ट- और तीनों लोकोंको जलाते हुए उसको शम्बरासुरके ऊपर छोड़ दिया। वृष्णिवंशके सिंह प्रद्युम्नके द्वारा चलाया गया वह बाण राक्षसोंको मोहमें डालनेवाला था। वह शम्बरासुरके हृदयको विदीर्ण करके पृथ्वीपर आ गया, इससे उस हैत्यका न तो मांस, न स्रायुजाल, न हड्डी, न त्वचा और न रक्त ही शेष बचा। वैष्णवास्त्रके तेजसे वह सब कुछ भस्म हो गया। उस महाकाय अधम दानव शम्बर हैत्यके मारे जानेपर देवता और गन्धर्व हर्षले खिल उठे तथा उर्वशी, मेनका, रम्भा, विप्रचित्ति और तिलोत्तमा आदि अप्सराएँ नृत्य करने होकर नाचने लगीं, उस समय यह चराचर जगतू् भी हर्षसे झूम उठा। समस्त देवताओंसहित देवराज इन्द्र अत्यन्त प्रसन्न हो फूलोंकी वर्षसे प्रद्युम्मका सत्कार करके हर्षविभोर हो गये॥ ३०॥ मधुसूदन श्रीकृष्णके

English

Having thus spoken that chaste and beautiful lady again wiped off the tears from her eyes; then that blessed one of pleasing smiles, catching the end of Hari's yellow garment covered her face with it (55).

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुत्र प्रद्युम्नद्वारा समरभूमिमें वैष्णवास्त्रसे हैत्यगाज शम्बरके मारे जानेपर समस्त देवताओंका शत्रुसम्बन्धी भय दूर हो गया और वे मकरध्वज प्रद्युम्नकी स्तुति करते हुए अपने स्थानको चले गये॥३१॥ अपने शरीरद्वारा युद्धजनित थकावटका भार वहन करते हुए रुक्मिणीकुमार प्रद्युम्नने नगरद्वारमें प्रवेश किया। जैसे प्रेयसीसे मिलकर प्रियतमको प्रसन्नता होती है, उसी प्रकार अत्यन्त हर्षमें भरे हुए स्त्वरितपदं रतिदर्शनं चकार॥ ३२ प्रद्युम्नने तुरंत ही अपनी पत्नी रतिसे साक्षात्कार किया इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वणि शम्बरवधे सप्ताधिकशततमो 5ध्याय:

English

²⁸⁰ This used to be a separate room in the palace of ancient queens, where they resorted in order to indicate their annoyance or anger at the conduct of their husbands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस प्रकार श्रीयहाभारतके खिलभाग हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें शम्बरायुरका वधविषयक एक सौ सातवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ मायावतीसहित प्रद्युम्नका द्वारकामें आगमन और रुक्मिणीके भवनमें प्रवेश अष्टम्यां निहतो युद्धे मायावी कालशम्बरः गृह मायावती देवीमागच्छन्नगरं पितु: वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! शम्बरासुर मायाओंका ज्ञाता था, किंतु उसकी सारी माया समाप्त हो गयी । मायावी कालशम्बर रणभूमिमें पराक्रम प्रकट करनेवाला और अविनाशी था तो भी अष्टमीको युद्धमें प्रद्युम्नद्वारा मार

English

²⁸¹ The moon wanes in the morning and the lotus withers down at noon. Krishna asks in circumlocution the cause of the lady's pale and placid appearance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

डाला गया॥ १॥ ऋक्षवन्त नामक नगरमें असुरशिरोमणि शम्बरका वध करके देवी मायावतीको साथ ले प्रद्युम्न अपने पिताके नगरमें आये॥ २॥ शीशघ्रतापूर्वक पराक्रम प्रकट करनेवाले मायावी प्रद्यु्न आकाशमें स्थित हो अपने आजमगाम पुरी रम्यां रक्षितां तेजसा पितुः ॥ ३ पिताके तेजसे सुरक्षित रमणीय पुरी द्वारकामें आये सोन्तरिक्षान्रिपतित: केशवान्तःपुरे शिशु: । मायावत्या सह तया रूपवानिव मन्मथ: तस्मिस्तत्रावपतिते महिष्य: केशवस्य या: । विस्मिताश्वैव हृष्टाश्न भीताश्चैवाभवंस्तत:

English

²⁸² It appears that the lady had lain her head down on the seat in consequence of which it was besmeared with the sandal of her

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततस्तं कामसंकाशं कान्तया सह सड्गतम्। प्रेक्षन्त्यो हष्टवदना: पिबन्त्यो नयनोत्सवम् अभवतन् स्निग्धसंकल्पा: सर्वास्ता: कृष्णयोषित: रुक्मिणी चैव त॑ दृष्ठा शोकार्ता पुत्रगर्द्धिनी । सपत्नीशतसंकीर्णा सबाष्पा वाक्यमब्रवीत् शशिरश्मिप्रतीकाशं मुक्तादाम च शोभनम्। केशवेनाडूमारोप्य मम कण्ठे न्‍्यबध्यत श्यामा सुचारुकेशा स्त्री शुक्लाम्बरविभूषिता पद्माहस्ता निरीक्षन्ती प्रविष्टा मम वेश्मनि

English

Vaishampāyana said:—O Bharata, Nārāyana once more affectionately addressed the chaste and beautiful Satyabhāma who was thus suffering under the influence of jealousy and resentment, in the following manner

हिन्दी अर्थ

मम मूर्धन्युपाप्राय दत्ता स्वच्छा तया मम। एवंस्वप्रान्कीर्तयन्ती रुक्मिणी हृष्टमानसा सखीजनवृता देवी कुमारं वीक्ष्य तं मुहुः। धन्याया: खल्ववयं पुत्रो दीर्घायु: प्रियदर्शन: 38 म्रश्ञाष्रक्षा5१पाका8९०ाॉा०णा 272 कणा वे आकाशसे भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके अन्तःपुरमें उतर पड़े। उस समय मायावती (रति)-के साथ मूर्तिमान् कामदेवके समान प्रतीत होते थे॥४॥ उस समय वहाँ उनके उतरनेपर भगवान् श्रीकृष्णकी जो रानियाँ थीं,

English

The auspicious god said:—O lotus-eyed one! sorrow seems to burn through all my limbs (at seeing thee in this plight). What is the cause that has renderd thee so much aggrieved? (2). O thou beautiful in all thy parts, if there is no harm and if it is proper for thy affectionate husband to hear it, I entreat thee, on my life, to reveal to me the cause of thy

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनमेंसे कुछ तो आश्चर्यसे चकित हो उठीं, कितनी स्त्रियोंको महान् हर्ष हुआ और बहुत-सी भयभीत हो गयीं ॥ ५॥ प्रद्युम्म अपनी प्रियतमाके साथ मिलकर कामदेवके समान शोभा पा रहे थे। उनकी ओर निहारती हुई रानियोंके मुखपर हर्ष छा रहा था। वे नेत्रोंसे उनकी रूपमाधुरीका पान कर रही थीं, प्रद्युम्म उनके नयनोंके लिये उत्सवरूप हो गये थे॥६॥ उनका मुख विनयसे झुका हुआ था। वे पग-पगपर संकोचका अनुभव कर रहे थे। उन्हें देखकर श्रीकृष्णकी सभी रानियोंके हृदयमें वात्सल्य-स्नेहका संचार हो आया था॥ ७॥ पुत्रकी इच्छा रखनेवाली रुक्मिणी उन्हें देखकर शोकसे कातर हो उठीं। वे सैकड़ों सौतोंसे घिरकर आँसू बहाती हुई इस प्रकार बोलीं-- ॥ ८ ॥ “मैंने रातमें निशाकालकी युवावस्था बीत जानेपर अर्थात् पिछले पहरमें जैसा स्वप्र देखा है, (वह इस प्रकार है--) 'मेरे प्राणनाथ कंसनिषूदनने मेरे हाथमें फलयुक्त आम्रपल्लव लाकर दिया है “फिर श्रीकेशवने मुझे अपने अड्डूमें बिठाकर मोतियोंकी एक बहुत सुन्दर माला मेरे कण्ठमें बाँध दी। वह माला चन्द्रमाकी किरणोंके समान प्रकाशमान थी

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Then Satyabhāmā seated with her countenance cast down towards the earth thus spoke to her husband, ever truthful in vows, in a voice choked with the vapour of grief (4). "O lotus-eyed one, O destroyer of Kesin, O bestower of honor it was thy ownself that established my honor and prosperity in days gone—and that honor and that prosperity have now become famous in the worlds (5). That I am most beloved of thee among all thy wives—is what prompted me to raise my head with pride above all others, O God (6). But, my maids have told me as they have heard it others say, that to-day I have been laughed at by my rival (co-wives) and by other people also (7). I hear that the Parijata flower that Nārada gave thee, thou hast given to thy dear one, totally neglecting my (poor) self (8). That thy love and thy regard for her is supreme, thou hast given unmistakable expression to—by presenting her with that best of all precious things (the Parijata flower) (9). Narada also eulogised her in thy presence, and thou surely wert also gratified having heard that eulogy bestowed on thy dear wife (10). But supposing Narada had some reason for praising her in thy presence, why was it that the name of this unfortunate one was uttered in that connection (11)? O Lord, if I am to repent for having tasted the (sweet) liquor of thy love, it is better I should have nothing to do with it? Be kindly pleased to accord me thy permission (12). O lotus-eyed one, I could not have believed even in my dream, that thou hast honored some body else more than myself; but alas, it has come to pass in real life even before the eyes of others (13). It may be that the sage Narada of incomparable powers has conceived a love for her (Rukshmini), but O lord, the cause of my grief in this, is thy presence in the scene (14). Thou hast told me that people live for the sake of honor only,–so, thus dishonored, I do not desire to live any longer (15). My source of protection has been turned to-day into my source of fear. He that used to protect me in every-thing does not do so to-day (16), Alas, what course shall I pursue, O Lord, being thus abandoned by thee! Surely renounced by thee, I shall be reduced to the condition of the white lily²⁸³ (17). Have I done to day something disliked by the gods out of foolishness in consequence of which, O bestower of honour I have incurred thy dislike, although I used to be thy chosen one (18). How could I who was thy beloved wife, but now discarded, look upon this Raibataka Hills decked with the flowers of the spring (19)? Now that I have been the object of thy hate, how could I, unfortunate one, venture to breathe the pure breeze (of this place) ringing with the sweet notes of the cuckoo and fraught with fragrance of the flowers (20). How could I, who did sport on thy lap inside the waters of this ocean, again glance at it, O lord, in this my unhappy condition (21)? Thou didst tell me in days gone by,–'O daughter of Satrajit, know that there is no wife of mine dearer to me than thyself'—What of that assurance! Or who cares to remember it²⁸⁴ (22)! My mother-in-law used to look upon me with much regard and pleasure—but unfortunate lady queen as she was,—she has been contemptuously treated by thee (23). O Lord, what then is the good of this thy hidden and unmanifest love for me, if thou dost not even deign to reckon me among thy common wives (23)? O subduer of thy foes, I did not know thee hence-before to be so much of a cheat and a knave; but now I have come to know thee as fickle, deceiving, and partial to my rival (co-wife)²⁸⁵ (25). I have read thy innermost and secret thoughts, O thief, by thy articulations and thy features and signs, although thou triest to conceal them from me; thou knave, thou partisan of my rival, it is thy tongue only that is honeyed, but thou art too guileful" (26).

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“फिर एक श्यामा (सोलह वर्षकी अवस्थावाली अथवा श्यामवर्णा) स्त्री मेरे महलमें प्रविष्ट हुई, जिसके केश बड़े ही मनोहर थे। श्वेत वस्त्र उसके अड़की शोभा बढ़ा रहे थे। उसके हाथमें कमल था। वह मेरी ओर देखती हुई घरके भीतर घुसी थी॥११॥ “वह स्त्री मेरा हाथ पकड़कर मुझे स्नानागारमें ले गयी और स्वच्छ जलसे उसने मुझे नहलाया। तत्पश्चात् मेरा मस्तक सूँघकर उसने अपने हाथसे एक निर्मल कमलपुष्पोंकी माला लेकर मुझे पहना दी '। इस प्रकार स्वप्नोंका वर्णन करती हुई रुक्मिणीका हृदय हर्षसे खिल उठा। सखियोंसे घिरी हुई उन महारानीने कुमार प्रद्यम्मकी ओर बारम्बार देखकर कहा--“निश्चय ही यह किसी बड़भागिनी माताका दीर्घायु पुत्र है, जो देखनेमें बहुत ही प्रिय है।

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When the resentful daughter of Satrajit, influenced by jealousy had thus spoken, the god-like Krishna consoling her addressed her in the following manner (27). "Say not so, O lotus-eyed one, thou dearest ruler of my heart! what shall I tell thee more my darling;—know me to be thine entirely (28). There is no doubt that in order to please me the sage Narada of unimpeachable deeds gave that Parijata flower to her (Rukshmini) in my presence, merely out of generous feelings or regard for her; (but I did not give it with my own hands). O thou of pure smiles, be consoled; forgive me this my first and only transgression (29-30). If thou desirest to have Parijata flowers, O resentful darling, I promise, O thou of delicate waist, to give it to thee—this I speak in all earnestness (31). (What to speak of a single flower), I shall fetch that best of all trees namely the Parijata tree itself, from the gardens of paradise, and keep it in thy mansion as long as thou chosest (33)."

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ईदृशः कामसंकाशो यौवने प्रथमे स्थित: । जीववपुत्रा त्वया पुत्र कासौ भाग्यसमन्विता व्यक्त कृष्णकुमारस्त्वं न मिथ्या मम तर्कितम् मुखं नारायणस्येव केशा: केशान्त एव च एतस्मिन्नन्तरे कृष्ण: सहसा प्रविवेश ह। नारदस्य बच: श्रुत्वा शम्बरस्य वधं प्रति सो5ब्रवीत् सहसा देवीं रुक्मिणीं देवतामिव। अयं स देवि सम्प्राप्त: सुतश्रापधरस्तव

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Thus spoken to by Hari, that lady so deeply attached to him said:—"O infallible one, if thou canst bring that tree down here, my resentment shall leave me,—and it shall then be to my great gratification. O Adhokshaja, for then I shall be the head and the best-honored among all thy wives" (33–34). The divine slayer of Madhu—that incomparable being, the origin of the world, beyond the reach of decay, then said to her:—"so be it, then; this shall be my foremost concern" (35).

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हता मायाश्च ताः सर्वा याभिर्देवानबाधयत् कामपत्री न कान्तैषा शम्बरस्य रतिः प्रिया। मायारूपेण तं हैत्यं मोहयत्यसकृच्छुभा इस तरह कामदेव-जैसा सुन्दर यह बालक अभी पहले- पहल युवावस्थामें प्रविष्ट हुआ है'। (फिर वे प्रद्युम्नसे बोलीं--) “बेटा! वह कौन-सी सौभाग्यशालिनी माता है, जो तुम-जैसे चिरंजीवी पुत्रसे पुत्रवती हुई है ? मेघके समान श्याम सुन्दर शरीरवाले तुम अपनी पत्नीके साथ किसलिये यहाँ पधारे हो ? यदि बलवान् काल न उठा ले गया होता तो मेरा बेटा प्रद्युम्म भी अवश्य ही इसी (तरुण) अवस्थामें स्थित होता। अथवा मेरा तर्क करना--

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Vaishampāyana said:—O victor of large armies, thus spoken to by the auspicious Krishna, Satyabhama, who was held in high esteem by the pious and who was deeply attached to the slayer of Kansa, became highly gratified (36). The lord of the world, the the lord of all, the protector of all things, and the bestower of all desires on the good, then bathed himself and discharged all his necessary duties (37). O king that lord then remembered that best of sages namely Narada who, as soon as he was remembered, came there having performed his ablutions in the waters of the mighty main (38). O ruler of men! then that refuge of the pious, Krishna, attended by Satyabhama, duly worshipped Narada who had reached there (according to a fiat of his will) (39). The daughter of Satrajit herself washed the feet of that sage; and the lord Krishna himself then poured the water from a golden pitcher (40). When the sage had seated himself comfortably, that preceptor of the worlds the high-souled Keshava offered him with all respect and carefulness a dish of rice boiled in milk (or delicious edibles) (41). The highly intelligent sage, that best of all orators then partook of the dish with great regard and relish thus hospitably offered him by the creator of the worlds (42). O lord! satisfied with the hearty meal, Narada having rinsed his mouth, bestowed many a blessing on Keshava, who also accepted them with much gratification of the mind (43). Thereafter Narada stretching his wet right hand thus spoke to the divinely beautiful daughter of Satrajit, who was then bowing down to him (44):—"Be thou as faithful and devoted to thy husband, for all future periods, as thou art even now, O queen! Be thou also attended with special good fortune in future through the powers of my religious observances" (45). Thus spoken to by that foremost of sages, that most beloved wife of Hari, Satyabhama rose up, O king (from her bending attitude) filled with immense delight

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सोचना व्यर्थ नहीं है। तुम अवश्य ही श्रीकृष्णके पुत्र हो। मैंने लक्षणोंसे तुम्हें पहचान लिया। तुम बिना चक्रके जनार्दन हो (यदि तुम्हारे हाथमें चक्र हो तो तुममें और श्रीकृष्णमें कोई अन्तर नहीं रह जायगा)। तुम्हारा मुख नारायण (श्रीकृष्ण)-के समान है। तुम्हारे केश और केशान्तभाग उन्हींके सदृश हैं। तुम्हारी दोनों जाँघें, वक्ष:स्थल और दोनों भुजाएँ मेरे श्रशुर हलधरके सदृश हैं। तुम कौन हो, जो यहाँ अपने शरीरकी कान्तिसे समस्त वृष्णिकुलको प्रकाशित करते हुए खड़े हो ? अहो! भगवान् नारायणके समान तुम्हारा शरीर परम दिव्य है '। इसी बीचमें शम्बर- वधके विषयमें नारदजीका वचन सुनकर भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण सहसा अन्‍्तःपुरमें आये॥ १२--२० ॥ उन्होंने कामदेवके लक्षणोंसे सम्पन्न अपने ज्येष्ठ पुत्र प्रद्युम्नको तथा पुत्रवधू मायावतीको भी देखा। इससे जनार्दनके चित्तमें बड़ा हर्ष हुआ॥ २१॥ वे सहसा देवताके समान दीप्तिमती देवी रुक्मिणीसे बोले--'देवि! यह वही तुम्हारा पुत्र है, जो इस समय धनुष धारण करके तुम्हारे पास आया है

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसने मायायुद्धविशारद शम्बरासुरका वध करके उसकी ये सारी मायाएँ भी हर ली हैं, जिनके बलपर वह देवताओंको सताया करता था॥ २३॥ यह तुम्हारे पुत्रकी सती साध्वी शुभलक्षणा पत्नी है। इसका नाम मायावती है। यह शम्बरासुरके घरमें चिरकालतक रही है॥ २४॥ यह कहीं शम्बरासुरकी स्त्री न हो, ऐसी बात सोचकर तुम मनमें व्यधित न होना। पूर्वकालमें जब कामदेवका शरीर नष्ट हो गया और वे अनड् हो गये, उस समय उनकी प्यारी पत्नी जो रति थी, वही यह मायावती है। यह शम्बरासुरकी वल्लभा कभी नहीं रही है। यह शुभलक्षणा सुन्दरी सदा मायामयरूपसे ही उस हैत्यको मोहमें डाले रखती थी। यह कुमारावस्थामें कभी उसके वशमें नहीं हुई। अपनी मायासे ही एक मनोहर नारीका रूप रचकर उसीको शम्बरासुरके शयनागारमें प्रविष्ट करती थी'॥ २५--२७॥

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

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३8 प्रक्कांएशाइब्पावा5९९ाणा27239९९ लोककान्तस्य साहाय्यं करिष्यति मनोमयम् श्रुत्वा तु वचन देवी कृष्णेनोदाहतं तदा। प्रहर्षमतुलं लब्ध्वा रुक्मिणी वाक्यमत्रवीतू अद्यमे सफल: काम: पूर्णो मेडद्य मनोरथ: उत्थाप्य तं॑ परिष्वज्य मूर्ध्न्युपाप्राय वीर्यवान्। प्रद्युम्म॑ बलिनां श्रेष्ठ केशव: परवीरहा

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

र्ुषां चोत्थाप्य तां देवी रुक्मिणी रुक्मभूषणा। परिष्वज्योपसंगृह्य स्ननेहाद् गद्गदभाषिणी 'यह सुन्दरी मेरे पुत्रकी पत्नी तथा तुम्हारी बहू है। यह लोककमनीय रूपवाले प्रद्युम्मकी मनोमय (संकल्पमय) सहायता करेगी॥ २८ ॥ यह मेरी आदरणीय ज्येष्ट बहू है, इसे घरके भीतर ले चलो। चिरकालसे नष्ट हुआ तुम्हारा पुत्र फिर आ गया। इसे अपनाओ' वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय श्रीकृष्णका यह कथन सुनकर उस समय देवी रुक्मिणीको अनृपम हर्ष प्राप्त हुआ। वे बोलीं-- ॥ ३० ॥ 'अहो ! आज अपने वीर पुत्रके मिल जानेसे मैं परम धन्य हो गयी। अब

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेरी कामना सफल हो गयी। सम्पूर्ण मनोरथ पूर्ण हो गया॥ ३१॥ चिरकालसे खोये हुए पुत्रका आज मुझे उसकी पत्नीके साथ दर्शन हुआ। बेटा! आओ, अपनी पत्नीके साथ इस घरके भीतर प्रवेश करो' तदनन्तर प्रद्युम्नने अपने पिता श्रीकृष्ण और माता रुक्मिणीके चरणोंमें प्रणाम करके अपने ताऊ महाबली हलधरका भी पूजन किया॥ ३३॥ शत्रुवीरोंका संहार करनेवाले पराक्रमी भगवान् श्रीकृष्णने बलवानोंमें श्रेष्ठ प्रदयम्नको उठाकर हृदयसे लगाया और मस्तक सूँघकर अपना स्नेह प्रदान किया॥ ३४॥ सोनेके आभूषणोंसे विभूषित हुई देवी रुक्मिणीने अपनी उस पुत्रवधूको उठाकर हृदयसे लगा लिया और उसे सर्वतोभावेन अपनाकर स्नेहसे गदगद वाणीद्वारा उसका स्वागत किया॥ ३५॥ जैसे देवमाता अदितिने शची और इन्द्रको देवभवनमें प्रविष्ट किया था, उसी प्रकार रुक्मिणीने पत्नीके साथ आये हुए पुत्रसे मिलकर उसका भवनके भीतर प्रवेश कराया

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वणि प्रद्युम्मागमने अष्टाधिकशततमो5ध्याय: इस प्रकार श्रीयहाभारतके खिलभाग हरिव॑शके अन्तर्गत विष्णुपर्वमें प्रदुस्कका आययगनविषयक एक सौ आठवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ बलदेवजीके द्वारा प्रद्युम्मको आह्लिकस्तोत्रका उपदेश प्रद्युम्ने द्वारकां प्राप्ते हत्वा तं कालशम्बरम्

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कीर्तितं बलदेवेन विष्णुना चैव कीर्तितम्। धर्मकामैश्चमुनिभिक्रषिभिश्चापिकीर्तितम्। कर्हिचिद् रुक्मिणीपुत्रो हलिना संयुतो गृहे। कृष्णानुज महाभाग रोहिणीतनय प्रभो। किंचित् स्तोत्र मम ब्रूहि यजप्वा निर्भभो35भवम् अथोड्डारवषट्कारौ सावित्री विधयस्त्रय:

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुराणमितिहासश्राखिलान्युपरख्खिलानि च। अड्जभान्युपाड्रानि तथा व्याख्यातानि च पान्तु माम् पृथिवी वायुराकाशमापो ज्योतिश्च पञ्ञमम्। इन्द्रियाणि मनो बुद्ध्धिस्तथा सत्त्वं रजस्तम: भगुर्वसिष्ठो भगवान् पान्तु ते मां महर्षय: वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--विजयी वीरोंमें श्रेष्ठ जनमेजय ! जब प्रद्युम्म कालशम्बरका वध करके द्वारकापुरीमें आये, उस समय बलदेवजीने उनकी रक्षाके लिये उन्हें एक स्तोत्रका उपदेश दिया; जिसे आहिक कहते हैं।

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नृपश्रेष्ठी उसी आश्चर्यमय आहिक स्तोत्रका यहाँ वर्णन किया जाता है, जिसका सायंकालमें जप करनेसे मनुष्य पूतात्मा (पवित्र अन्तःकरणवाला) हो जाता है इस स्तोत्रका बलदेवजीने, भगवान् विष्णुने तथा धर्माभिलाषी ऋषि-मुनियोंने भी कीर्तन किया है॥ ३॥ एक समयकी बात है, रुक्मिणीपुत्र प्रद्युम्म घरमें बलरामजीके साथ बैठे हुए थे। उन्होंने हाथ जोड़कर बलरामजीको प्रणाम किया और इस प्रकार कहा-- प्रदुम्म बोले--भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके बड़े भाई महाभाग रोहिणीनन्दन! प्रभो! मुझे किसी ऐसे स्तोत्रका उपदेश दीजिये, जिसका जप करके मैं निर्भय हो जाऊँ श्रीबलदेवजीने कहा--देवताओं और असुरोंके गुरु जगत्पति ब्रह्माजी मेरी रक्षा करें। ओड्डार, वषट्कार, सावित्री, तीन प्रकारकी' विधियाँ, ऋग्वेद, यजुर्वेद,

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रूपसे चारों वेद, इतिहास, पुराण, खिल, उपखिल, अड्भ, उपाड़ तथा व्याख्याग्रन्थ--इन सबके अभिमानी पृथ्वी, वायु, आकाश, जल, पाँचवाँ तेज, इन्द्रियाँ, समान, प्राण और पाँचवाँ अपान, जिनके अधीन यह सारा जगत् है, वे प्रवह॒ आदि अन्य सात वायु, मरीचि, अद्टिरा, अत्रि, पुलस्त्य, पुलह, क्रतु, भूगु और भगवान् वसिष्ठ--ये महर्षि तथा पूर्वोक्त पृथ्वी आदिके अभिमानी नरनारायणौ देवों सगणौ पान्तु मां सदा

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुद्राश्नैकादश प्रोक्ता आदित्या द्वादशैव तु। अष्ट च वसवो देवा अश्विनो द्वौ प्रकीर्तिती हीः श्री्ल॑क्ष्मी: स्वधा पुष्टिमेंधा तुष्टि: स्मृतिर्धृतिः । अदितिर्दितिर्दनुश्चेव सिंहिका हैत्यमातर: क्रौक्चकेलासमैनाका: पान्तुमां धरणीधरा: हस्तिभद्रः पिटरकः कर्कोटकधनंजयौ। तथा पूरणकश्नैव नागश्च करवीरकः मणिनागश्च भगवांस्त्रिषु लोकेषु विश्रुतः

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नागराडधिकर्णश्व तथा हारिद्रको5परः। एते चान्ये च बहवो ये चान्ये नानुकीर्तिता: भूधरा: सत्यधर्माण: पान्तु मां भुजगेश्वरा: । समुद्रा: पान्तु चत्वारो गड़ा च सरितां वरा सरस्वती चन्द्रभागा शतद्गुर्देविका शिवा। द्वारावती विपाशा च सरयूर्यमुना तथा एताश्चान्याश्व सरितो याश्रान्या नानुकीर्तिता:

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वेणी गोदावरी सीता कावेरी कौड्भडूणावती कृष्णा वेणा शुक्तिमती तमसा पुष्पवाहिनी। ताम्रपर्णी ज्योतिरथा उत्फलोदुम्बरावती कश्यप आदि चौदह मुनि, दस दिशाएँ तथा अपने गणोंसहित देव नर और नारायण--ये सदा मेरा संरक्षण करें॥ १२॥ ग्यारह रुद्र कहे गये हैं और बारह आदित्य, आठ वसुदेवता बताये गये हैं और दो अश्विनीकुमार-- ये सब मेरी रक्षा करें॥ १३॥ ही, श्री, लक्ष्मी, स्वधा, पुष्टि, मेधा, तुष्टि, स्मृति, धृति, देवमाता अदिति तथा हैत्योंकी माताएँ दिति, दनु और सिंहिका आदि मेरी रक्षा करें॥ १४॥ हिमवान्ू, हेमकूट, निषध, श्वेतपर्वत, आदि पर्वत मेरी रक्षा करें॥ १५-१६॥ शेष, वासुकि,

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अश्वतर, हस्तिभद्र, पिटरक, कर्कोटक, धनंजय, पूरणक, करवीरक नाग, सुमनास्यथ, दधिमुख, श्रुद्धारपिण्डक, तीनों लोकोंमें विख्यात भगवान् मणिनाग, नागराज अधिकर्ण तथा हारिद्रक-ये तथा दूसरे भी बहुत-से नाग, जिनके नाम यहाँ नहीं लिये गये हैं, वे सभी सत्यधर्मा एवं पृथ्वीका भार धारण करनेवाले नागराज मेरी रक्षा करें। चारों समुद्र मेरी रक्षा करें। सरिताओंमें श्रेष्ठ गड़ाा, सरस्वती, चन्द्रभागा, शतद्गरु, देविका, शिवा, और दूसरी बहुत-सी नदियाँ जिनके नाम यहाँ नहीं लिये गये हैं तथा जो उत्तर भारतमें बहनेवाली हैं, वे सब-की-सब अपने जलसे मुझे नहलायें। वेणी, गोदावरी, सीता, कावेरी, कौड्डणावती, कृष्णा, वेणा, कालिन्दी गोमती पुण्या नद: शोणश्च विश्रुतः । एताश्चान्याश्न वै नद्यो याश्वान्या न तु कीर्तिता:

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिन्धुर्वेत्रवती चैव भोजान्ता वनमालिका। पूर्वभद्रा पराभद्रा ऊर्मिला च परद्गवुमा उमा गुरुनदी चैव तापी च विमलोदका एताश्चान्याश्न वे नद्यो याश्चान्या नानुकीर्तिता: सा तु दहतु मे पापं कीर्तिता शम्भुना धृता। प्रभासं च प्रयागं च नैमिषं पुष्कराणि च कोकामुखं पुण्यतमं गड्भासागरमेव च। मगधेषु तपोदश्च गड्रोद्भेदश्व विश्रुतः

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तीर्थान्येतानि पुण्यानि सेवितानि महर्षिभि:। मां प्लावयन्तु सलिलै: यानि मे कीर्तितानि वै सूकरं योगमार्ग च श्रेतद्वीपं तथेव च। ब्रह्मतीर्थ रामतीर्थ वाजिमेधशतोपमम् गड्ढा वैकुण्ठकेदारं सूकरोद्भेदनं परम्। तच्छापमोचन तीर्थ पुनन्त्वेतानि किल्बिषातू कालिन्दी, पुण्यसलिला गोमती, सुविख्यात नद शोणभद्गर-- ये तथा दूसरी नदियाँ जिनके नाम यहाँ नहीं लिये गये हैं और जो दक्षिण भारतमें बहनेवाली हैं, वे सब-की- सब अपने जलसे मुझे नहलायें। क्षिप्रा, चर्मण्वती,

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वनमालिका, पूर्वभद्रा, पराभद्रा, ऊर्मिला, परद्रुमा, विख्यात नदी, तापी, विमलोदका, विमला, विमलोदा, मत्तगड़ा, पयस्विनी-ये तथा दूसरी नदियाँ जिनके नाम यहाँ नहीं लिये गये हैं तथा जो पश्चिम दिशाका आश्रय लेकर बहती हैं, वे सब नदियाँ अपने जलसे मेरा अभिषेक करें। पुण्यसलिला भागीरथी जो पूर्व दिशाका आश्रय लेकर बहती हैं और जिन्हें भगवान् शड्डूरने अपने मस्तकपर धारण कर रखा है, वे अपना नाम कीर्तन करनेपर मेरे पापको दग्ध कर दें। प्रभास, प्रयाग, नैमिष, पुष्कर, गज़तीर्थ, कुरुक्षेत्र, श्रीकण्ठ, गौतमाश्रम, परशुरामकुण्ड, सोमका उत्थान हुआ था वह सोमोत्थानतीर्थ, कपाल- मोचनतीर्थ, सुविख्यात जम्बूमार्ग, सुवर्णविन्दु नामसे विख्यात तीर्थ, कनकपिड्नलतीर्थ, पवित्र आश्रमोंसे

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारायणका आश्रम,फल्गुतीर्थ, चन्द्रवटतीर्थ, परम पवित्र कोकामुखतीर्थ, गड़ासागर, मगधदेशीय तपोद तथा गड्जोद्भेद नामसे विख्यात तीर्थ-ये महर्षियोंद्रारा सेवित सभी पुण्यतीर्थ, जिनका मैंने यहाँ कीर्तन किया है, निश्चय ही मुझे अपने जलसे आप्लावित करें॥ १७--४१॥ सूकरतीर्थ, योगमार्ग, श्वेतद्वीप, ब्रह्मतीर्थ, सौ अश्वमेध यज्ञोंक समान फल देनेवाला रामतीर्थ, धाराके रूपमें गिरती हुई गड्जा, पापनाशिनी गड्जा, वैकुण्ठकेदार, उत्तम सूकरोद्भेदनतीर्थ तथा सुप्रसिद्ध शापमोचनतीर्थ--ये सारे तीर्थ मुझे पापसे रहित एवं पवित्र करें

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मार्थकामविषयो यशः प्राप्ति: शमो दमः । वरुणेशो5थ धनदो यमो नियम एवं च 'कालो नय: संनतिश्च क्रोधो मोह: क्षमा धृतिः। विद्युतो5 भ्राण्यथौषध्य: प्रमादोन्‍्मादविग्रहा: रुद्राणी भद्रकाली च भद्ठा ज्येष्ठा तु वारुणी। भासी च कालिका चैव शाण्डिली चेति विश्रुता: एकानंशा च कूृष्माण्डी देवी कात्यायनी च या लोहित्या जनमाता च देवकन्यास्तु या: स्मृता: । गोनन्दा देवपत्नी च मां रक्षन्तु सबान्धवम्

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यालयज्ञोपवीताश्च॒ चर्मप्रावरणास्तथा पिड्ढनाक्षा: पिड्केशाश्व ततो5न्या लूनमूर्धजा: ऊर्ध्वकेश्यः कृष्णकेश्य: श्रेतकेश्यस्तथावरा: । नागायुतबलाश्षेव वायुवेगास्तथापरा: एकहस्ता एकपादा एकाक्षा: पिड्ूला मता: । बहुपुत्राल्पपृत्राश्न द्विपुत्रा: पुत्रमण्डिका:

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्म, अर्थ और कामविषयक शास्त्र, यशकी प्राप्ति, शम, दम, वरुण, ईश, धनद, यम, नियम, काल, दाढ़ोंवाले हिंसक जीव जिन्हें विग्रह प्रिय हैं, बलवान् बुद्धि, धृति, श्रुति, रुद्राणी, भद्रकाली, भद्रा, ज्येष्ठा, वारुणी, भासी, कालिका, शाण्डिली, आर्या, कुहू, सिनीवाली, भीमा, चित्ररथी, रति, एकानंशा, कृष्माण्डी, कात्यायनी देवी, लोहित्या, जनमाता, देवकन्याएँ, गोनन्दा तथा देवपत्नी-ये बन्धु-बान्धवोंसहित मेरी रक्षा करें ॥४४-५७५२॥ जो नाना प्रकारके आभूषण और वेश धारण करती हैं, जिनके मुखपर अनेक प्रकारके चित्र अ्धित होते हैं, जो विभिन्न देशोंमें विचरनेवाली तथा अनेक श्त्रोंसे सुशोभित हैं, जिन्हें मेदा, मज्जा, मद्य, मांस और वसा प्रिय है, जिनके मुख बिल्ली, बाघ, हाथी, सिंह, कंक, कौआ, गीध अथवा क्रौद्चके समान हैं, जो सर्पमय यज्ञोपवीत धारण करनेवाली

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा चर्ममय वस्त्रसे अपने अड्भोंको ढकनेवाली हैं, जिनके मुख रक्तसे अभिषिक्त हैं तथा जिनकी वाणी नगाड़ोंकी प्रखर ध्वनिकी भाँति गम्भीर है, जो ईर्ष्यालु और क्रोधी हैं, महल जिनके सुन्दर निवास हैं, जो मत्त, उन्मत्त और प्रमत्त रहकर प्रहार करती हुई घरोंमें स्थित रहती हैं, जिनके नेत्र और केश पिड्गनलवर्णके दिखायी देते हैं, इनके अतिरिक्त जिनके केश कटे हुए हैं, जिनके सिरके बाल ऊपरकी ओर उठे हैं, जो काले अथवा सफेद केश धारण करती हैं, जो छोटे कदकी हैं, जिनमें दस हजार हाथियोंके समान बल है तथा जो वायुके तुल्य वेगवाली हैं, जिनके एक पैर, एक हाथ और एक आँख है, जो देखनेमें पिड्ल वर्णकी प्रतीत होती हैं, जो अधिक या थोड़े पुत्रवाली हैं, जिनके दो ही पुत्र हैं, जो पुत्रोंका श्रृड्भार करनेवाली हैं,

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रियहास्या: प्रियक्रोधाः प्रियवासा: प्रियंवदा: । सुखप्रदाश्चासुखदा: सदा द्विजजनप्रिया: नक्तंचरा: सुखोदर्का: सदा पर्वणि दारुणा: क्रोधनाक्रोधना: क्रूरा: सुरविग्रहकारिण: नक्तंचरा: केसरिणो दुंष्टिण: प्रियविग्रहाः लम्बोदरा जघनिनः पिड्ढाक्षा विश्वरूपिण: पिनाकवज्मुसलब्रह्मदण्डायुधप्रियाः

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वेदवेदाड़कुशला नित्ययज्ञोपवीतिन: व्यालापीडा: कुण्डलिनो वीरा: केयूरधारिण:। नानावसनसंवीताश्रित्रमाल्यानुलेपना: वामना विकटा: कुब्जा: कराला लूनमूर्धजा:। सहस््रशतशश्वान्ये.. सहस्त्रजटधारिण: श्वेता: कैलाससंकाशा: केचिद् दिनकरप्रभा: । केचिजलदवर्णाभा नीलाज्जननचयोपमा:

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वेताली तथा रेवती आदि नामोंसे जिनकी प्रसिद्धि है, जिन्हें बालग्रह कहते हैं, जिन्हें हास्य और क्रोध प्रिय है, जो वस्त्र एवं वासस्थानसे प्रेम करती हैं, सदा प्रिय वचन बोलती हैं, जो सुख और दुःख भी देती हैं तथा जो द्विजातियोंकों सदा प्रिय हैं, जो रातमें विचरनेवाली तथा उपासकको भविष्यमें सुख देनेवाली हैं तथा जो पर्वकालमें सदा अपने दारुण स्वभावका परिचय देती हैं, वे मातृकाएँ मेरी प्रतिदिन रक्षा करें, जैसे माता अपने पुत्रकी रक्षा करती है॥ ५३--६२॥ जो पितामह ब्रह्माजीके मुखसे प्रकट हुए हैं, रौद्र हैं, रुद्रदेवके अड्भोंसे उत्पन्न हुए हैं, कुमार कार्तिकेयके स्वेदसे प्रकट हुए हैं तथा जो वैष्णव आदि ज्वर हैं, जो महाभयंकर, महापराक्रमी, दर्पयुक्त तथा महाबली हैं, क्रोधयुक्त अथवा क्रोधरहित हैं, जिनका स्वभाव क्रूर है, जो देवताओंके समान स्वरूप धारण करनेवाले हैं, जो रात्रिमें विचरनेवाले हैं, जिनके गलेमें अयाल हैं, जिनकी बड़ी-बड़ी दाढ़ें हैं, जिन्हें विग्रह प्रिय है, जिनके पेट लम्बे, कूल्हे मोटे और आँखें पिड्लवर्णकी हैं, जो विश्वरूपधारी हैं, जिनके हाथोंमें शक्ति, ऋष्टि, शूल,

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पाते हैं, पिनाक, वज्र, मुसल और ब्रह्मदण्ड नामक आयुध जिन्हें प्रिय हैं, जो दण्ड और कुण्ड धारण करते हैं, शूरवीर हैं, मस्तकपर जटा और मुकुट धारण किये रहते हैं, वेद और वेदाड़में कुशल हैं, नित्य यज्ञोपवीतधारी हैं, माथेपर सर्पका मुकुट धारण करते हैं, जिनके कानोंमें कुण्डल और भुजाओंमें भुजबन्द शोभा पाते हैं, जो वीर हैं, नाना प्रकारके वस्त्र पहनते हैं, विचित्र माला और अनुलेप धारण करते हैं, जिनके मुख हाथी, घोड़े, ऊँट, चूहों और भेसोंके समान हैं, जो बौने, विकट आकारवाले, कुबड़े, विकराल तथा कटे हुए केशवाले हैं, इनके सिवा जो लाखोंकी संख्यामें सहस्नों जटाएँ धारण करनेवाले हैं, जिनमेंसे कोई कैलास पर्वतके समान श्वेत, कोई दिनकरके समान दीप्तिमानू, कोई मेघोंके समान काले और कोई अज्जनराशिके समान नील हैं, जो एक अथवा दो पैरोंसे युक्त हैं, जिनके दो-दो सिर हैं, जो मांसरहित कड्ढाल-से दिखायी देते हैं, जिनकी पिण्डलियाँ बहुत

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मोटी हैं, जो मुँह बाये रहनेके कारण बड़े भयड्डूर प्रतीत होते हैं, बावड़ी, पोखरे, कुएँ, समुद्र, नदी, श्मशान- भूमि, पर्वत, वृक्ष तथा सूने घरोंमें निवास करनेवाले हैं, महागणपतिर्नन्दी महाकालो महाबलः। माहे श्ररो वैष्णवश्च ज्वयँ लोकभयावहौ देवश्व वामदेवश्च घण्टाकर्ण: करंधमः निजघासो5घसश्चैव स्थुणाकर्ण: प्रशोषण: । उल्कामाली धमधमो ज्वालामाली प्रमर्दन: संघट्टनः: संकुटनः काष्ठभूतः शिवंकरः। कृष्माण्ड: कुम्भमूर्धा च रोचनो बैकृतो ग्रह:

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनिकेत:ः सुरारिष्त: शिवश्चवाशिव एव च। क्षेमक: पिशिताशी च सुरारिहरिलोचन: भीमको ग्राहकश्चेव तथैवाग्रमयो ग्रहः। उपग्रहो5र्यकश्वैव तथा स्कन्दग्रहो5पर: शक्तिमन्तो धृतिमन्तो ब्रह्मण्या: सत्यसड्ररा: । सर्वकामापहन्तारो द्विषतां चर मृथधेमृधे रात्रावहनि दुर्गेषु कीर्तिता: सकलैर्गुणैः। तेषां गणानां पतय: सगणा: पान्तु मां सदा

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पितरः कारणं कार्यमाधयो व्याधयस्तथा कृष्णात्रेयश्चन भगवानसितो देवलो बल: विश्वामित्रो वसिष्ठश्न लोमशश्व महामुनि: । उत्तड्डश्वेव रैभ्यश्व पौलोमश्च द्वितस्त्रितः ऋषिवें कालवृक्षीयो मुनिर्मेधातिथिस्तथा । सारस्वतो यवक्रीतिः कुशिको गौतमस्तथा ऋचीको जमदरग्निश्च तथौर्वस्तपसां निधि:

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये ग्रह सदा सब ओरसे मेरी रक्षा करें। महागणपति, ननन्‍्दी, महाबली, महाकाल, लोकभयड्डर माहेश्वर तथा वैष्णव ज्वर, ग्रामणी, गोपाल, भृड्गरीटि, गणेश्वर, देव, वामदेव, घण्टाकर्ण, करंधम, श्रेतमोद, कपाली, जम्भक, अघस, स्थूणाकर्ण, प्रशोषण, उल्कामाली, धमधम, ज्वालामाली, प्रमर्दन, संघट्टन, संकुटन, काष्ठभूत, शिवंकर, कृष्माण्ड, कुम्भमूर्धा, रोचन, बैकृत ग्रह, अनिकेत, सुरारिष्न, शिव, अशिव, क्षेमक, पिशिताशी, हरिश्मश्रु तथा मन और वायुके समान वेगशाली गरुत्मानू, पार्वतीके रोषसे उत्पन्न हुए सैकड़ों और सत्यप्रतिज्ञ हैं तथा प्रत्येक युद्धमें शत्रुओंकी सम्पूर्ण कामनाओंका विनाश करनेवाले हैं; इन सबका रात और दिनमें दुर्गमण संकटके अवसरोंपर जब-जब कीर्तन किया जाय, तब-तब वे समस्त गणपति अपने

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा मेरी रक्षा करें॥ ६३--८४॥ नारद, पर्वत, गन्धर्वों गुणों सम्पूर्ण गणोंके साथ और अप्सराओंके समुदाय, पितर, कारण, कार्य, पराशर, कृष्णात्रेय, ऐश्वर्शशाली असित-देवल, बल, महामुनि लोमश, उत्तड़, रैभ्य, पौलोम, द्वित, त्रित, कालवृक्षीय. ऋषि, मुनि मेधातिथि, सारस्वत, अष्टावक्रो दधीचिश्व श्रवेतकेतुस्तथेव च

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुनयः शंसितात्मानो ये चान्‍्ये नानुकीर्तितास्‍ श्वेतो वृष: करी मत्तः सिंहो व्याप्रो हयो गिरि:॥ स्वस्तिको वर्द्धमानश्व नन्द्यावर्त: प्रियड्रवः॥ ऋषिपल्यश्च कन्याश्च श्रीमद् भद्गासन धनु: । रोचना रुचकश्चेव नदीनां संगमोदकम्

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुपर्णा: शतपत्राश्च चकोरा जीवजीविका: । आयुधानि प्रशस्तानि कार्यसिद्धिकराणि च। रामेणोदाहतं पूर्वमायु: श्री जयकाड्मक्षिणा । यहइदं श्रावयेद् विद्वांस्तथेव श्रृणुयान्नर: श्रीमत्स्वरग्य सदा पुण्यमपत्यजननं शिवम्।

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुभ क्षेमकरं नृणां मेधाजननमुत्तमम्। सर्वरोगप्रशमनं स्वकीर्तिकुलवर्धनम् अंशुमान, शिव, अष्टावक्र, दधीचि, श्वेतकेतु, उद्दालक, तथा मुमुचु ये और दूसरे बहुत-से उत्तम ब्रतका पालन करनेवाले ऋषि एवं शुद्धात्मा मुनि तथा दूसरे यज्ञपरायण, स्पृहणीय तथा शान्त महर्षि जिनका यहाँ कीर्तन नहीं किया गया है, सदा मेरे लिये शान्ति प्रदान करें। तीन

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्नि, तीन वेद, तीनों विद्याओंके ज्ञाता, कौस्तुभमणि, हाथी, सिंह, व्याप्र, घोड़ा, पर्वत खोदकर निकाली हुई 'पटहकी ध्वनि, ऋषिपत्ियाँ, कन्याएँ, शोभाशाली भद्रासन, धनुष, गोरोचन, रुचक, नदियोंके सद्भमका जल, सुपर्ण, शतपत्र, चकोर, जीवजीवक, नन्दीमुख, मयूर, जिनमें मोती और मणि बँधे हुए हों ऐसे ध्वज, कार्यसिद्धि करनेवाले उत्तम आयुध-ये सब सदा हो मेरी रक्षा करें। पूर्वकालमें आयु, लक्ष्मी तथा विजयकी अभिलाषा रखनेवाले बलणगमजीने इस पवित्र क्लेशहारी और उनकी प्राप्ति करानेवाले मड़लयुक्त स्तोत्रका वर्णन किया था। जो विद्वान् मनुष्य प्रत्येक पर्वमें स्नान करके जपपरायण हो इस आठ सौ माझ्ुलिक नामोंसे युक्त स्तोत्रका श्रवण करता अथवा कराता है, वह वध और बन्धनके क्लेश, व्याधि एवं शोकसे प्राप्त होनेवाले पराभव और व्याकुलताको

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नहीं पाता। यह स्तोत्र इहलोक और परलोकमें भी कल्याण प्रदान करनेवाला है। इससे धन, यश और आयुकी प्राप्ति होती है। यह पवित्र तथा वेदके तुल्य आदरणीय है। यह श्रीसम्पन्न, स्वर्गदायक, सदा पुण्यकारक, कल्याणमय तथा संतानकी प्राप्ति करानेवाला है; इस शुभ, उत्तम एवं बुद्धिवर्धक स्तोत्रके सेवनसे मनुष्योंको क्षेमकी प्राप्ति होती है। इतना ही नहीं, यह समस्त रोगोंको शान्त करनेवाला तथा अपनी कीर्ति और कुलको बढ़ानेवाला है॥८५--१०६॥ इसका पाठ करता है, वह सब पापोंसे शुद्धचित्त हो

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Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वपापविशुद्धात्मा लभते च शुभां गतिम्॥ १०७ शुभ गतिका भागी होता है इति श्रीमहाभारते खिलभागे हरिवंशे विष्णुपर्वण बलदेवाहिकं॑ नाम नवाधिकशततमोध्याय: इस प्रकार श्रीमहाभारत खिलभागय हरिवंशके अन्तर्गत विष्युपर्वमें बलदेवाह्िक नायक एक सौ नोवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ साम्बकी उत्पत्ति और अस्त्रशिक्षा तथा द्वारकामें पधारे हुए राजाओंके बीच नारदजीके द्वारा भगवान् श्रीकृष्णकी परम धन्यताका प्रतिपादन हतो यहैव प्रद्युम्म: शम्बरेणात्मघातिना। मासे5स्मिन्नेव साम्बस्तु जाम्बवत्यामजायत

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जातमात्रे ततः कृष्ण: शुभां तामवसत् पुरीम्। निहतामित्रसामन्त: शक्रोद्यानं यथामर: कस्यचित् त्वथ कालस्य पुरे वारणसाहये। दुर्योधनस्य यज्ञे वे समीयु: सर्वपार्थिवा: श्रियं द्रष्ट हृषीकेशमाजग्मु: कृष्णमन्दिरम् पाण्ड्याश्नोलकलिड्रेशा बाह्नैका द्राविडा: खशा:। अक्षौहिणी: प्रकर्षन्तो दश चाष्टी च भूमिपा:

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय ! आत्मघाती शम्बरासुरने जब प्रद्यम्नका अपहरण किया था, उसी महीनेमें जाम्बवतीके गर्भसे साम्बका जन्म हुआ बलरामजीने साम्बको बचपनसे ही अस्त्र-शस्त्रोंके अभ्यासमें लगा रखा था। बलरामजीके बाद साम्ब ही उनके- जैसे अस्त्र-शस्त्रोंके ज्ञाता थे, इसलिये समस्त वृष्णिवंशी वीर उनका बड़ा सम्मान करते थे॥ २॥ साम्बके जन्म लेनेके पश्चात् भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण अपने शत्रुभूत सामन्तोंका संहार करके शुभस्वरूपा द्वारकापुरीमें रहने लगे; जैसे कोई देवता इन्द्रके उद्यान नन्दनवनमें निवास करता हो॥ ३॥ यदुवंशियोंकी सम्पत्ति देखकर देवराज इन्द्र अपनी राज्यलक्ष्मीसे द्वेष करने लगे थे। भगवान् श्रीकृष्फे: भयसे राजाओंको कभी शान्ति नहीं मिलती थी॥ ४॥ किसी समय हस्तिनापुरमें दुर्योधनके यज्ञमें भूमण्डलके समस्त राजा एकत्र हुए॥ ५॥ वहाँ यदुवंशियोंकी राज्य-लक्ष्मी, पुत्रसहित भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण तथा समुद्रके भीतर बसी हुई द्वारकापुरीकी विशेष चर्चा सुनकर अपने दूतोंद्वारा भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके साथ संधि स्थापित करके, पृथ्वीके समस्त भूपाल यादवोंकी राजलक्ष्मीका दर्शन

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेके लिये द्वारकामें भगवान् हषीकेशके पास उनके निवास-मन्दिरमें आये॥ ६-७॥ धृतराष्ट्रकी आज्ञाके अधीन रहनेवाले दुर्योधन आदि सब भाई, पाण्डवोंको अगुआ बनाकर चलनेवाले धृष्टद्युम्म आदि नरेश, पाण्ड्य, चोल और कलिड्ग देशके भूपाल, बाह्लीक, द्राविड और खश देशोंके राजा अठारह अक्षौहिणी सेनाएँ साथ लिये ततः श्रीमान् हषीकेश: सह यादवपुड्डनवैः स तेषां नरदेवानां मध्यस्थो मधुसूदन:

English

Thereafter Krishna that most intelligent personage of immeasurable powers, ate the remnants of the sage's dish having at first obtained his permission (47). O Bharata, Satyabhama also finishing there all necessary rites gladly entered her inner appartments with the permission of her illustrious husband (48). Then after a while at the command of Krishna she again came out, and having saluted the high-souled sage with her head, seated herself by Krishna's side (49). Thus having (comfortably) sat for a while, Narada said to Krishna:—"O Adhokshaja, with thy leave I now intend to go to the regions of Sakra (50). The gods, the Gandharbhas and the Apsaras there will this day sing songs of praise to that primary divinity Ishana, having at first bowed down to him in homage true (51). In the residence of Indra, O lord, every month there take place such worship and homage-giving to that god of gods (Siva), and Gandharbha dances in his honor (52). That god of gods accompanied by his wife Uma, and attended by his followers, witnesseth unseen those festivities celebrated with much reverence by that foremost of immortals, the destroyer of mountains (53). I was invited there yesterday; I only came here, O highly effulgent one, to present thee with that flower of the beautiful Parijata, that king of all trees (54). This flower of that best of all trees, though it is a luxury to be enjoyed only by the gods, I brought it, O lord, for thy enjoyment only (55). O lotus-eyed one! that tree is very dear to Sachi (Indra's wife), and duly worshipped by her every day, it brings her a chain of (unending) prosperity (56). Pleased with the religious observances of Aditi, the illustrious Kasyapa created the great Parijata tree in order to enable her to accomplish the vow known as _Punyaka_ (57). In days gone by the highly powerful Kasyapa that receptacle of all powers begot by austerities, having been much gratified with the services of Aditi, desired to bestow a boon on her (58). Thereupon that very fortunate lady said:—'O foremost of sages, confer on me such a boon by virtue of which I may be decorated with all kinds of ornaments at my will, that I may have the qualities of singing and dancing at my command and that, O mighty possessor of ascetic wealth, I may ever remain youthful; confer on me the boon that I may be always free from all impurities and sorrow, and that I may be ever devoted to my husband and to the performance of religious deeds (59-61)'.