Vayaviya Samhita

हिन्दी अर्थ

गिरिशानुनयो नाम त्रयोविंशो5 ध्याय:

English

O excellent brahmins, eight Prakrds, the causes of creation, sustenance and destruction arc stationed covering each of these.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गिरिशानुनय नामक तेईसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

O excellent brahmins, eight Prakrds, the causes of creation, sustenance and destruction arc stationed covering each of these.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गये, कहाँ रहे और क्‍या करके विरत हुए ?

English

Thus bom of one another, the effects and their causes sustain one another supporting and being supported.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊहनीय॑ परस्माच्च प्रस्तुतं वर्णयामि वः॥ ४८ मैं प्रस्तुत प्रसंगका वर्णन करता हूँ

English

Even if they be knowable, of what avail is it to you to know them. Hence I do not attempt to narrate them separately.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह अत्यन्त गौरवपूर्ण आज्ञा तुम्हीं हो

English

Thinking thus Brahma could not locate the earth. Then he thought of his father, the three-eyed lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिव तथा पार्वतीकी प्राकृत मूर्ति कहते हैं

English

Darkness, delusion, great delusion, blinding darkness and ignorance; the five appeared before the noble lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है--यह सुनिश्चित है

English

From these goblins and ghosts emerged. On seeing these born of tears Brahma censured himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारा दण्डित नहीं किया गया हो

English

(i) Obeisance O lord Rudra, with the splen¬

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही है, आत्माओं मूर्त्यात्मा-का नहीं

English

Strong night-prowlers with Tamas and Rajas prominent were born as his sons. The serpents, Yakas, Bhutas and Gandharvas were born.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञानोपदेश नामक इकतीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Beginning with intellect and ending with Viiea this secondary creation is derived from Prakrti itself. There in the Brahmavana which has the light of the moon and the sun, which is embellished by planets, stars, rivers, oceans, mountains and abounds in beautiful cities and countries the unmanifest Brahma, having his source in the seed of Avyakta and blessed with the benign favour of the lord, the knower of all, moves about.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बतानेकी कृपा करें

English

The eternal tree in the form of Brahma shall be resorted to by all. The cosmic intellect is its main stem as well as its branch; the sense-organs its inner hollows; the great elements characterize its size; the Visesa is its tender sprout; Dharma and Adharma its good flowers; happiness and misery its fruits.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्साह नहीं है

English

Just as the tortoise spreads its limbs first and then withdraws them, so the Avyakta creates the beings and then withdraws them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्वतको अपना अन्तःपुर बना लिया

English

The Gunas become equal and unequal due to Kala. Dissolution takes place when there is equilibrium of the Gunas. When this is upset, creation takes place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समाधानरहित वाणीद्वारा बोलीं--

English

There are thousands and crores of such eggs stationed at the sides, above and below since Pradhana is present everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इच्छाका आप दमन क्‍यों करते रहे हैं ?

English

In the different places there are four-faced Brahmas, Visnus and Rudras created by Pradhana with the presence of l3iva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करके ही मैं शीघ्र गौरी हो जाऊँगी

English

When the Rajas predominates it becomes genera¬ tive. It creates the eight secondary tattvas in the beginning, which cause flourishing of the worlds. In the end it devours them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपस्यद्वारा उन्हें बुलाकर तुम क्या करोगी 2

English

The stability and the subsequent operation of the causes projected by Prakrti take place by the thought of supreme lord whose prowess is not effected by Prakrti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

८ लिये हठ नहीं किया

English

Please narrate the Manvantaras, the Kalpas, the subsidiary creations and the re-creation after dissolution.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रीडोक्तिवर्ण नामक चौबीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

The tenure of Brahma who comes and goes accor¬ ding to the calculation of time is first a Parardha and another Parardha thereafter. At the end of the latter the re-creation takes place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मृत्युरूपा. हो जायगी

English

In each day in the life of Brahma, the fourteen Manus come and go.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया; जो उनके साथ ही आया था

English

The Manvantaras and Kalpas have no beginning or end. Being unknowable they cannot be narrated separately.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवीगोरत्वप्रापतिनाम पञ्ञविंशो5 ध्याय:

English

Among these Kalpas, I describe the creation and re-creation of this Kaipa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवीगारत्व-प्राप्ति नायक पच्चीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Among the Manus, Svayambhuva and others constitute the first seven Manus, Savarnika and others constitute the next seven. Among them Vaivasvata Manu is the seventh.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है। अत: मुझे इसका त्याग नहीं करना चाहिए

English

It shall be known that in all the Manvantaras, the creation, sustenance and annihilation are more or less of the same nature.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरातन शक्ति और परमेश्वरी हैं

English

When the previous Kaipa had ceased, the storni had burst, the forest and trees had been uprooted, the fire-god had consumed the worlds like diy grass, the earth had been drenched, oceans had overflowed their shores, the quarters had been sunk in deep sheet of water and the waters of dissolution had started their fierce devil dances with the waves for their arms showing movements of gestures by means of the water, Brahma assumed the form of Visnu, slept soundlv in that vast expanse of water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाधक हो सकता है

English

One shall cite this mantra, a 8loka, regarding Nara- yana. O excellent sages, listen to the mantra as well as the actual meaning of the words.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याप्रगतिवर्णन- नाम बड्विंशो5 ध्याय:

English

Waters are called 'Nara'. Waters are sons ofNara. He is called Narayana because waters constitute his abode.*®"

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याप्रगतिवर्णन नामक छब्बीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

With their palms joined in reverence the Siddha residents of Janaloka and the gods awakened the lord of gods who was in Yogic slumber, with hymns, in the morning as the 8rutis had done formerly at the beginning of creation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आनन्दके साथ हृदयसे लगा लिया

English

The lord woke up, got up from his bed and came to the water. He looked all round at the quarters with the Yogic slumber still lingering in the eyes idly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वार्ता आरम्भ की

English

He did not see anything except himself He sat up like a wonderstruck person and began to ponder deeply.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कैसे हो सकते हैं?

English

''Where is that charming goddess the great Earth, with her lofty mountains, rivers, cities and forests."

हिन्दी अर्थ

दिन लीलापूर्वक व्यंग्य वचन कहा था

English

By meditating on the lord of gods, of immeasur¬ able.splendour, Brahma tinderstood that the earth had sunk under water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गणाध्यक्षके पदपर प्रतिष्ठित दिखायी दिया

English

Then Brahma desirous of lifting up the Earth, thou¬ ght of the divine Boar supporting about and diving into the waters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मिलनवर्णन नामक सत्ताईसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

He then assumed the form of a Boar and entered the nether worlds in order to lift up the Earth. His body was like a huge mountain. His snorting sound was like thun¬ der. He had the lustre of a blue cloud. He was terrible with his snorting sound. His shoulders were thick, heavy and rounded. His buttocks were plump and raised. The tips of his calves were short and rounded. The hoofs were sharp. His eyes were round and terrible having the brilliance of rubies. The huge body was oval-shaped. The stiff ears shone brilliantly. Inhaling and exhaling his breath he stirred up the waters of dissolution. The shining manes covered his beautiful cheeks and shoulders. He was embellished in gemset

हिन्दी अर्थ

बातें सुनना चाहते हैं

English

Then the boar that resembled a mountain shone well as if he had reached the foot of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस चराचर जगत्को धारण कर रखा है

English

Then he lifted the Earth sunk under water and held it on his curved fangs. He rose up from the nether worlds,

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगत् टिका हुआ है

English

On seeing him, the Siddhas, sages and other human beings rejoiced and danced- They scattered flowers on his head.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसकी गति नीचेकी ओर है

English

The body of the Boar covered up with flowers shone like the mountain of collyrium with glow-worms falling on it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुक्त हो जाता है

English

The Boar brought the earth to its own place. If then assumed his natural form and fixed it there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्रीषोमात्मक॑ विश्व जगदित्यनुरूपत:॥ २० उचित है

English

He levelled the earth, fixed the mountains and set up the four worlds on the earth as before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भस्मतत्त्ववर्णन नामक अद्गाईसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Thus after lifting the earth along with the mountains from the midst of the vast sea of dissolution the lord created the universe — the mobile and immobile beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्तामयी माया है

English

These animals had light within but not without.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त होते हैं

English

When this creation too proved ineffective the creation of the godi of the Sattvika type took place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्त्वोंसे हुई है

English

Men had plenty of pleasure, were not concealed but had light within and light without. They had innate consci¬ ousness too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कलाए उत्तरोत्तर तत्त्वोंसे व्याप्त हैं

English

Again he meditated and from the unmanifest evolved the human creation which had a downward trend. Though effective it was full of misery.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही व्याप्त हैं

English

The human beings had light within and light without. They had Tamas and Rajas in abundance. The fifth creation appeared in four forms in respect ofViparyaya, Sakti, Tusti and Siddhi. These had no possessions, being of different species, prone to eating and drinking, were known as Bhutas etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्वके अधिष्ठाता होते हैं

English

The primary creation took place without the inter¬ vention of intellect. The fourth was the creation o'' immobile beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वागर्धात्मकत त्त्ववर्णन॑ नामैकोनत्रिंशी5 ध्याय:

English

The fifth was the creation of animal kingdom; the sixth of gods; the seventh of human beings. The eighth is called Anugraha and the ninth Kumara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वागर्धात्मकतत्त्ववर्णनः नामक उनतीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

The first three creations are primary. They work without intelligence. The five secondary creations function intelligently.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हम सभीके मनको मोहित कर देते हैं

English

Brahma had in the beginning* created four sons: Sanaka, Sananda, Sanatana and Sanatkumara. These arc known as yogins free from passion and jealousy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कल्पना नहीं की जा सकती

English

They were not interested in the activity of creation because their minds were drawn towards the lord. When Sanaka and others disinterested in creation had left the world,

हिन्दी अर्थ

मूर्तिको भी हेतुरहित या नित्य मानना पड़ेगा

English

As a result of anger and annoyance he fell into swoon. Then the enraged Brahma cast off his breath.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कैसे संगत हो सकती है ?

English

Then Rudra, the lord of vital breaths, appeared through the mouth of Brahma in order to confer unequalled favour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा अनित्यको नित्य क्‍यों नहीं बना देता ?

English

Lord Rudra divided himself into eleven Atmans. When these appeared they were addressed by him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भिन किसी अन्य तत्त्वकी अधिष्ठान सत्ता नहीं है 2

English

O dear, you have been created by me for bless¬ ing the worlds. Hence endeavour assiduously for the establish¬ ment and benefit of the world and for its progeny. Thus spoken to, they cried and ran all round.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वीकार करते हैं

English

In view of their crying and flight they are called Rudras. Rudras are vital breaths and vital breaths are Rudras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेवाली वैसी ही स्वेच्छा देखी जाती है ?

English

Then Rudra, the merciful son of Brahma, bestowed vital breaths on Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतिक्रमण करनेवाला मान लिया जाय ?

English

O Brahma, preceptor of the worlds, do not be afraid. Your vital breaths have been resuscitated by me. O one of good rites, get up comfortably.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेसे ही यह सम्भव है

English

On hearing his words, Siva lord of the gods touched Brahma with his pleasing hands and spoke.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विष्णुका रूप धारणकर उनकी वंचना को

English

Know me as the great Atman, born as your son. The eleven Rudras have come to protect you well.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फिर वे सबपर अनुग्रह करनेवाले कैसे हैं ?

English

Hence shake off this lethargy through my blessing. Be wakeful. It behoves you to create beings as before.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सन्तप्त कर दिया था

English

After eulogising Mahadeva, Brahma, the grand¬ father of the worlds requested the lord after due homage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवजीसे प्रार्थना की थी

English

O lord of the past and the future, O Rudra, my son, it was for the creation that you the destroyer of the cupid were born out of my limbs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मसल दिया गया और भूमिमें चला गया

English

Hence, O lord of the universe, help me in this task. It behoves you to create beings everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगत्को चलायमान कर दिया था

English

Thus requested by him Rudra, the suppressor of the Tripuras, consented to his proposal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवतत्त्वविषयक प्रश्न नामक तीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Then Brahma congratulated him. Permitted by him Brahma created people.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवकी कृपाका अभाव ही कारण है

English

He mentally created Marici, Bhygu, Ahgiras, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Daka, Atri and Vasitha. He created Dharma and Saihkalpa too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बात तो उपचारसे कही जाती है

English

These are the twelve sons of Brahma including Rudra. They are the ancient householders.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और कोई अभिप्राय नहीं है

English

Their families are twelve including the gods. Endowed with progeny and holy rites they are embellished by the sages.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया जा सकता है ?

English

Then he created the four— -the gods, Asuras, Pitfs and the human beings. Desirous of creating these.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वथा नहीं है

English

From his loins he created the Asuras; from the organ of generation the human beings. The Rakasas over¬ whelmed by hunger were born of his privities.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विचरनेवाले होते हैं

English

The crows were created from the sides, birds from his chest, goats from the face and serpents from the sides.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुद्ररूपसे स्थित होते हैं

English

From his feet were born the horses, elephants, 8arabhas, wild oxen, deer, camels, mules, stags and other animals.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निवास करती हैं

English

Medicinal herbs, fruits and roots were born of his hairs. From his eastern face he created Gayatri, Rks, Trivftsama, Rathantara, Agnistoma and other sacrifices. From his southern face he created Yajus Traistubha Ghandas, the fifteen Stomas, Brhatsama and Uktha. From his western face he created Saman, Jagati Ghandas, the seventeen Stomas, Vairupya and Atiratra mantras. From his northern face he created the Atharva Veda, the twentyone Aptorva- man, Anustubh Ghandas and the Vairaja. High and low animals and Jiving beings were born of his different limbs.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मरणरूप संसाररोगसे ग्रस्त होते हैं

English

Yaksas, Pisacas, Gandharvas, Apsaras, human beings, Kinnaras, Raksasas, birds, deer and other animals, serpents etc. were born.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मोहित नहीं होते

English

The mobile and immobile beings which were perish¬ able and imperishable attained their activities.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिव दूषित नहीं होते

English

Greated again and again the beings retain their previous nature, violent or non-violent, soft or ruthless, virtuous or evil, true or false.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज्ञानोपदेशो नामेकत्रिंशो ध्याय:

English

They attain birth with the impressions of their previous traits. The creator himself has assigned the variety and diversity to the elements, the sensual objects etc. He himself has assigned them names and forms through the Vedic texts. He has bestowed the names of the sages and the

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपरोक्ष हो जाते हैं

English

Sir, you have narrated the creation of the great Atman through the mouth of the four-faced lord. There we have a doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मोक्षदायक होता है

English

Sir, you have narrated the creation of the great Atman through the mouth of the four-faced lord. There we have a doubt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सांगोपांग निरूपण हुआ है

English

The Odd-eyed liva is the foremost among the gods. The trident-bearing 8iva is brilliant. Lord Rudra the Kalatman is Kapardin and Nilalohita. When the end of the yuga arrives he becomes infuriated and annihilates this universe including Brahma, Viu and the fire-god. He makes the worlds shrink. Brahma and Vinu are under his control. They make obeisance to him out of fright. He is the lord who formerly created Brahma and Vi?nu from his limbs. He alone is the cause of acquisition and retention. He is the primordial and ancient god. How did such a lord become the son of Brahma who is born of Avyakta?

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रेष्ठानुष्ठानवर्णन नामक बत्तीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

"O Visnu, your piety towards the lord is not more than that of mine" (I told him) because our origin from you is on the same footing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अ्रमादत:॥ ७० न करे

English

After creating the subjert.s in every Kalpa, Brahma born of the cosmic egg felt excessively distressed. He was deluded.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूजन करना चाहिए

English

In order to pacify his misery and to multiply his subjects, in the various Kalpas, Rudra, Brahma's younger brother, becomes the son of Brahma and blesses him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निष्ठासम्पन्न पुरुषोंमें उत्तम कहा गया है

English

He has the same name, the same form; he can perform his task; he has.same function as he maintains and abides by his commands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

छूट जाता है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

His lips shine with the tips being hit by the sharp- pointed curved fangs; his ear-rings make a halo around his left ear.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भागते हैं, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

He whose features are hideous in this manner and who is born as the son af Brahma bestows wisdom on him and co-operates with him in the activity of creation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाम त्रयस्त्रिशो ध्याय:

English

Once, when requested by Brahma to create, he mentally created all beings exactly like himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पशुपतिब्रतविधानवर्णन नामक तैंतीसवाँ अध्याय यूर्ण हुआ

English

All of them had matted hair; they were free from fear and distress, had blue necks and three eyes, were free from decaying age and death; they had shining tridents as their excellent weapons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्णन किया जाता है

English

We have also heard that Brahma and Vinu were born of Rudra and created Rudra. Thus they mutually created each other.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसन्‍न होते हैं

English

How could the two, progenitors of the living beings, come out of each other thereby possessing both prominence or otherwise?

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसीका पृथक् वर्णन करते हैं

English

Please narrate how Brahma became the lord of all sages. O dear, we are faithful and eager to hear the great glory of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुगत होते हैं

English

O Brahmins, this question has been well put by you, experts in the art of queries. 1 had put the same query to Brahma who replied suitably.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्हें शिव कहते हैं

English

The three are the Atmans as causes born of Mahcsvara; they are the causes of ci cation, sustenance and annihilation of the universe consisting of the mobile and.immobile beings. Endowed with great qualities they are sanctified by the great lord. Presided over by his Sakti they can always perform their activities. Brahma can create; Viipnu can protect; Rudra can annihilate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जय द्धिः शि व कहते हैं

English

But they rivalled with one another. Desirous of excelling one another they propitiated their father, the

हिन्दी अर्थ

पितामह' कहे गये हैं

English

I too shall propitiate Rudra, the leader of gods, by means of penance and shall create the entire universe along with you. There is no doubt in this.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आत्माको संयुक्त करे

English

Slighting Vi§nu thus, Brahma attained Siva by means of penance and submitted to him thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योगं चर परम॑ लब्ध्वा मुच्यते नात्र संशय: ॥ ५६ है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

O lord of the gods, O lord of the universe, Visnu is born of your left and 1 am born of your righll side.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे सप्तम्यां वायवीयसंहितायां पूर्वखण्डे श्रेष्ठनुष्टानवर्णन॑ नाम द्वात्रिंशोउ ध्याय:

English

Still V4nu created the universe along with me. Due to rivalry he was taunted by me depending on the strength of your support.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्मादयो5पि यत्कृत्वा सर्वे पाशुपता: स्मृता:॥ १ आदि सब देवता पाशुपत माने गये हैं

English

O Siva, it behoves you to give all that to me also in the manner you bestowed on him before due to his devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसे अच्छी तरह मल ले

English

Thus implored by him the merciful lord Siva gave all to him as justifiable.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तो केवल भावनामय कमल समर्पित करे

English

Thus obtaining the state of being the Atman of all in a trice, from Siva, Brahma hastened to and saw Vi?nu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विधिपूर्वक उसका पूजन करे

English

He saw Vi§riu lying on Sea*® in his abode in the milk-ocean.*®* A white canopy resembling the sun was spread. It was created by him mentally. It was set with gold and gems. Lord Vinu had eyes resembling lotus. He had splendid body with four arms. He was bedecked in ornaments. He was holding conch and discus. His lace shone like the disc of the moon. The scar Srivatsa marked his chest. He was smiling sweetly. His lotus-like feet attained red hue due to the contact of the lotu.s-like Laksmi. In Yogic slumber he appeared lying in the nectarine milky ocean. By the Guna of Tamas he was Kalarudra; by that of Rajas he was Brahma; by that of Sattva he was Visnu. In Nirguna state he was lord liva. On seeing him Brahma spoke seriously — "O Visnu, I am going to devour you as you did me formerly."

हिन्दी अर्थ

मूर्तिकी अभ्यर्चना करे

English

On hearing this Visnu woke up, saw Brahma and smiled slightly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वस्तुएँ निवेदन करके अपना कल्याण करे

English

In the meantime the moon-crested lord came to the place to test their akti. Though devoid of form he assumed a form in order to bless them as he had previously done. Both of them were delighted and frightened and so eulogised the lord and bowed to him with respect from a dis¬ tance. The trident-bearing lord blessed them and vanished even as they watched him with respect.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योग्य बताया गया है

English

Skt texts abound in descriptions of Visnu reclining on Serpent Se?a. In this context, it may be noted that there is a vivid picture of Sesai&yt V'ipu on the outer wall of the UasSvatira temple at Oeogarh (c. 5th cent. A,D)

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वपदप्रच्युतो दिष्टया प्राप्त मुनिकुमारताम्॥ ५ मुनिकुमार हुए

English

"Obeisance to you, O lord of gods, do not create such subjects. Welfare to you. Create other subjects that may be endowed with death."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुग्रहमें मानो द्वार अर्थात् माध्यम बन गयी

English

"Obeisance to you, O lord of gods, do not create such subjects. Welfare to you. Create other subjects that may be endowed with death."

हिन्दी अर्थ

और शाश्वत कुमारभाव भी प्रदान किया

English

When told thus, the lord replied to Brahma, "Such a creation Js not iny task. You alone create inauspicious beings.;

हिन्दी अर्थ

किसीको हम नहीं जानते

English

O lord, be victorious. O Isvara, O Maheivara, splendid with attributes, be victorious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और इस प्रकार कहा--

English

Be victorious, O immortal lord who hast laid the rite of "five objects," Be victorious, O goddess having the form of the hymn with the knowledge of the "five objects."

हिन्दी अर्थ

मैं तुम्हें सम्पूर्ण अभीष्ट वस्तुएँ प्रदान करूँगा

English

Be victorious, O omniscient one. Be victorious, O goddess enlightening every one. Be victorious O lord having prolific divine limbs. Be victorious, O goddess bestowing all desires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्पूर्ण महत्त्व स्पष्टरूपसे कह दिया

English

After eulogising with these and similar hymns the four-faced lord, the creator of the universe bowed again and again fo Rudra and Rudrani.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निन्‍्दा सुनी है

English

This holy and excellent hymn '*ArdhanarIsvara Stotra" uttered by Brahma enhances the delight of 8iva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बीचमें ही पकड़ लिया

English

He who recites this with devotion or teaches to anyone whatsoever reaps the fruit thereof as a result of the pleasure ofSiva and Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दसों दिशाएँ आच्छादित हो गयीं

English

I bow to Siva and Siva the sanctifiers of living beings in the entire universe; the couple whose bodies are devoid of birth and death aud who have taken the bodies of an excellent man and a youthful maiden.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनका मस्तक सूँघकर अनेक वर दिये

English

Then the delighted god Siva spoke to Brahma with a benign and sweet smile. His voice sounded like thunder. All the letters were sweet, majestic, soft, clear, full and rich in meanings. They had royal qualities being pure and efficient in the protection of all subjects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त कर लिया

English

The noble beings of great strength created by me mentally will walk about in my company. They will regulate the sacrifices."

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनकी शिवज्ञानप्राप्तिमें कारण प्रतीत होती है

English

After saying thus to the creator, Siva the lord of living beings desisted from creation and remained in the com¬ pany of Rudras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रेमसे बोले--

English

From that time onwards the lord docs not pro¬ create auspicious beings. He stands in Yogic trance till the dissolution of the universe.

हिन्दी अर्थ

थोड़ा-सा नहीं पीऊँगा।'

English

When the creation of Brahma did not multiply Brahma thought of creation by the pi oeess of sexual inter¬ course.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आनेसे वह दुखी हो विलाप करने लगी

English

Since the race of women had not emanated from the loid foiinerly, Brahma could not produce creation through sexual intercourse.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और कहाँ हम वनवासी !

English

Then he finally resolved that the lord should be asked in respect of multiplying the subjects.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम्हें कृत्रिम दूध दिया था

English

Thinking that without his grace the subjects will not increase, Brahma began to perform penance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बिना तुम्हारे लिये कहीं दूध नहीं है

English

His primordial eternal Sakti is subtle, pure, pleasant and intelligible only through piety; it is devoid of attributes, unsullied, unramified unruffled, perpetual and it ever remains with Isvara. Thus Brahma pondered over the lord and his great iakti and performed penance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करता हुआ यह गम्भीर वचन कहने लगा

English

Becoming half-female®®* after introducing certain parts into a certain image, the lord himself came there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस समय बहुत प्रसन्‍न हुई और यों बोली--

English

On seeing the lord, Brahma eulogised him as well as the goddess, with hymns full of subtle meaning — the lord who is beyond darkness, is eternal, without a second, incomprehensible, invisible to the libertine, the creator, overlord, endowed with the creative power, who is beyond arguments, has no fallacious appearance, is immeasurable, unaging, stable, unmoving, devoid of attributes, quiescent, possessed of infinity, omnipresent, bestower of boons, devoid of difference between the Existent and the non-Existent, incomparable, worthy of being sought refuge and permanent. He prostrated before him and then stood up with palms joined with reverence. He eulogised him with faith and humility by means of hymns of subtle, sweet, refined and pious meanings that explained the Vedic texts.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यक्तिकी रक्षामें समर्थ है

English

O auspicious goddess, O heroine of Prakrti and the one beyond Prakrti and naturally beautiful, be victorious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसके विपरीत मत होओ

English

O lord of fruitful Maya, of fruitful will, of great sports and of fruitful strength, be victorious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शीघ्र तुम्हारी रक्षा होगी

English

O mother of the universe, O goddess identical with the universe, O creator and companion of the universe, be victorious.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहा--' सब देवता तुम्हारा मंगल करें'

English

Be victorious, O lord of eternal prosperity and permanent abode. Be victorious, O lord of eternal form. Be victorious, O lord of permanent devotees.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विघ्न डालना आरम्भ किया

English

Be victorious O creatress, protectress, annihilatress and the heroine of the three Atmans.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपमन्युतपोवर्णन॑ नाम चतुस्त्रिंशो5 ध्याय:

English

Be victorious, O lord ready to survey, enlarge the universe. Be victorious, O lord from whose terrible glance rises the fire that consumes all the worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपमन्युतपोवर्णन नामक चाँतीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Be victorious, O goddess incomprehensible to the gods and others, O goddess that shinest brilliantly with your subtle vision. Be victorious, O goddess the part of the gross Sakti of the Atman. Be victorious, O goddess pervading the mobile and immobile beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षीरार्थभद्हत्सव॑ तपसा तत्निवारय॥ ४ सबको जला रहा है, उसे रोकिये

English

Be victorious. O lord merging various principles of the universe into one. Be victorious, O lord the groups of whose followers have stepped on the heads ol Asiiras.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मन्दराचल शोभायमान होता है

English

Be victorious, O goddess affording protection to those who resort to you. Be victorious, O goddess who uproot the spirits of the poisonous tree of worldly existence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुग्रह करनेके लिये जा पहुँचे

English

Be victorious, O lord enhancing prosperity, prowess and heroism. Be victorious, O lord, stationed beyond the universe, O lord who hast quelled the might of the enemies.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आश्रम पवित्र हो गया'

English

Be victorious, O lord, the physician par excellence for the great suffering of the terrible worldly existence. Be victorious, O goddess the moon-light for the layers of darkness of ignorance, the primordial dirt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राह गंभीरया वाचा शक्ररूपधरों हरः॥ ९१४ गम्भीर वाणीमें कहने लगे--

English

Be victorious, O black fire that consumed the Tripuras, Be victorious, O goddess Tripurabhairavi, Be victorious, O lord devoid of three attributes. Be victorious Q goddess, the possessor of three attributes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मेरे प्रति भक्ति सदा बनी रहे

English

After this sweet and liberal speech the excellent lord created the goddess from a part of his body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कि यह तुम्हारा पुत्र है

English

After this sweet and liberal speech the excellent lord created the goddess from a part of his body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और उत्तम समृद्धि प्रदान की

English

She from whom words recede along with the mind and the sense-organs,*®® appeared to be born of a part of the body of her husband.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लिये यह उत्तम वचन बोले--

English

Securing the great and eternal Sakti from the lord and desiring to initiate the process of procreation by copulation, Brahma became a wondrous man in one half and a woman in one half. From the woman-half was born Satai upa.2®®

हिन्दी अर्थ

हति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे सप्तम्यां वायवीयसंहितायामुत्तरखण्डे कुष्णपृत्रप्राप्तिवर्णन॑ नाम प्रथमो ध्याय:

English

The mental son Ruci begot of Akuti a son Yajfla and a daughter Daksina. The two make the universe whirl.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णपुत्रप्राप्तिवर्णण नामक पहला अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Lord Daksa begot of Prasuti, the daughter of Svayambhuva, tweniyfour daughters called the mothers of the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकार उत्तर देना आरम्भ किया

English

Lord Dharma took thirteen of his daughters as his wives. They were Sraddha, LaksrnI, Dlirti, Pu?ti, Tuti) Mcdha, Kriya, Buddhi, Lajja, Vapu, Isanti, Siddhi and Kirti the thirteenth. The other eleven were Khyati, Sati, Asambhuti, Smrti, Priti, Ksama, Sannati, Anasuya, Crja, Svaha and Svadha. O sages, the sages Bhrgu, Sarva, Marici, Ahgiras, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya, Atri, Vasistha, Pavaka and the Pitfs married them. Thirteen sons beginn¬ ing with Kama and ending with Yasas were begotten by Dharrna of Sraddha and others happy and conducive to happiness. Nikrti and others were begotten of Himsa by Adharma. They bore the traits of Adharma and were con¬ ducive to unhappiness. They had no wives or sons. They practised no virtue.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फिर किस प्रकार उनसे मुक्त होते हैं ?

English

The Tamasa creation was controlled by Dharma. Daksa*s daughter Sati, wife of Rudra cast off her body as daughter of Daksa in the context of the insult offered to her husband. She rebuked Daksa and Daksa's wife and their kinsmen. She was born as the daughter of Mena and Hiraavat. On seeing Sati how Rudra created many Rudras with lustres similar to his, has already been narrated, Bhrgu begot of Khyati the daughter Lakmi who became the wife of Vi§nu.He begot two sons Dhatr and Vidhatr who became the founders of Manvantara. Their progeny is nume¬ rous, in hundreds and thousands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनके प्रश्नके अनुसार उत्तर देना आरम्भ किया

English

The descendants of Bhrgu lived in the Svayam¬ bhuva Manvantara. Sambhuti, son of Marici, gave birth to a son Paurnamasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और बोलना आदि कर्म किये जाते हैं

English

He had four daughters and descendants large in number. In that family was bom Kayapa who had many sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथवा जड और चेतन--सबकी स्थिति है

English

Smrti, wife of Angiras, bore two sons Agnidhra and 8arabha and four daughters. Their prceny continued in thousands. Dantogi was bom as the son of Priti the wife of Pulastya. He was Agastya in the previous birth in the Svayambhuva Manvantara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपमन्युने देवदेव महेश्वरसे यह वर माँगा

English

The goddess who pervades everything through her greatness was seen like a wonderfully embodied being.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नित्य सामीपष्य प्रदान कीजिये

English

On seeing the great omniscient, omnipresent subtle goddess, devoid of the dilTeicnce between Sat and Asat, the goddess who illuminates the universe with her brilliance, Brahma bowed and prayed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुझपर प्रसन्‍न होइये

English

O Goddess, the gods and others arc mentally created by me. Though they are created again and again they do not increase in number.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्‍ प्रकार उत्तर दिया

English

Hereafter I wish to increase the number through copulation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तेजस्वी और दिव्य ज्ञानसे सम्पन्न होओ

English

The race of women has not emerged from you. Hence I cannot create an cvcrlastijig race of women.®®'

हिन्दी अर्थ

करूँगा। तुम मेरे पास सानन्द विचरोगे

English

iSaktis originate from you. Hence I worship you alone who bestow Saktis upon everyone everywhere, who grant boons and who arc Maya and the goddess of the gods. O omnipresent goddess for the increase of the mobile

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगाम जननीस्थानं सुखं प्रापाधिकं च सः॥ ६५ स्थानपर चले गये

English

"After propitiating Brahma with penance you shall carry out what he desires**. The Sakti obeyed the lord. At the instance of Brahma she became the daughter of Daka. After giving the incomparable SaKti in the form of Brahman to Brahma, the goddess re-entered the body of the lord. The lord vanished. Since that time the enjoyment of sexual pleasures in women was established.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्वखण्डे उपमनयुचरितवर्णन॑ नाम पञ्चत्रिशो5 ध्याय:

English

O leading brahmins, procreation functions through copulation. O leading sages, Brahma too was satisfied.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्वखण्डमें उपमन्युचरितवर्णन नामक पँंतीसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Thus the manifestation of Sakti has been narrated to you. It enhances merit. It shall be narrated with the story of creation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवको नमस्कार है

English

He who recites this every day attains merits and obtains worthy sons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनका दर्शन किया

English

The man-half created Viraja, • called Svayambhnva Manu, the first creation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनका स्तवन किया

English

Performing a difficult penance the gentle I§atarup2 got the Manu of bright fame as her husband.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत्पश्चात् मुनिने उन्हें उत्तम ज्ञान प्रदान किया

English

Satarupa bore him two sons, priyavrata and Uttanapada.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उद्देश्य मनमें लेकर तपस्या की

English

She bore two daughters of great fortune from whom emanates all creation. They were Akuti and Prasuti.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्॒ विष्णोरज्ञनमासाद्य तेनेव सह मोदते॥ २७ आनन्दित होता है

English

Lord Manu gave Prasuti to Daksa. Brahma gave Akuti to Ruci.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस तृणको उठानेका उद्योग करने लगे

English

Sannati, wife of Kratu, bore him sons who were equal to Kratu. They did not marry and hence were issueless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनके आगे गिर पड़ा

English

Sannati, wife of Kratu, bore him sons who were equal to Kratu. They did not marry and hence were issueless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह यक्ष अन्तर्धान हो गया

English

They were sixty thousand in number and kno%vn as Valakhilyas. They surround the sun and go ahead of his charioteer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युक्त बुद्धितत्तको अपना अधिष्ठान बनाती है

English

Householders are also of two types: Non- sacrificcrs, and Sacrificers. Svadha bore the Pitrs two daugh¬ ters: Mena and Dharani who uphold the universe. Mena was the daughter of Agnivattas and Dharani the daughter of Barhisads.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करो; क्योंकि रुद्रदेव सबके परम कारण हैं

English

Holy royal families function in two different lines viz. the solar and the lunar.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्योंकि इनके स्वरूपकी इयत्ता (सीमा) नहीं है

English

But deluded that he was, Daksa did not realise the greatness of the lord and the goddess. Thinking her to be his daughter he began to nurse a grudge and hatred against her.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोग महेश्वर शिवको विद्याविद्यास्वरूपी कहते हैं

English

A certain lady held the unguent, good flowers and the auspicious collyrium. Other ladies did their respec¬ tive duties. They sat around serving her. In their midst the goddess shone like the moon in the Autumn in the midst of a galaxy of stars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तीन उत्कृष्ट रूप माने गये हैं

English

Then after the blowing of the conch the great wardrum was sounded indicating the tirtie of departure. Then hundreds of bugles and sweet-toned instruments sounded with¬ out being beaten (obstructed) along with the sounds of clapping the hands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जाति-व्यक्तिस्वरूप कहा गया है

English

Then eight hundred groups of the thousand strong-

हिन्दी अर्थ

विराट् कहते हैं

English

The divine drums were sounded in heaven. Clouds were divinely pleasing. The sages danced. Siddhas and Yogins rejoiced. Everywhere on the way the clouds in association with the gods and others made showers of flowers above the canopy. The goddess entered her father's house as if in a moment.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गाड़ीके पहियेकी नेमिके समान घूमता रहता है

English

On seeing her Daka became infuriated which subsequently became the cause of his destruction. He worshipped her younger sisters too in an insulting manner(?)

हिन्दी अर्थ

विलक्षण यक्ष कौन था ?

English

Atri's wife Anasuya bore five sons the Atreyas and a daughter §ruti, the mother of 8ankhapada.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सबपर नियन्त्रण किया जाता है

English

The glorified five Atreyas are Satyanetra, Havya, Apomurti, lanaicara and Soma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वर्गको चले गये

English

The sons and grandsons of the noble Atreyas are in hundreds and thousands. They lived in the Svfiyambhuva Manvantara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मक दूसरा अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Seven sons were born to Vasitha in Orja and a daughter Puncjiariki. They were Rajas, Gatra, Ordhva- bahu, Savana, Anaya, Sutapas and Sukra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकार व्याप्त है, यह सुनो

English

Their descendants with the names of Vasiftha were in hundreds and hundred millions all in Svayambhuva Manvantara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सब बातें तो तुमको स्मरण ही हैं

English

Svaha, wife of the fire-god the mental son ot Brahma in the form of Rudra, bore thr(!e sons of unmeasured splendour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यह सम्पूर्ण विश्व विस्तारको प्राप्त हुआ है

English

They arc Pavaka, Pavamfina and Suci. Pavamina is the fire kindled by attrition. PSvaka is the fire produced by lightning.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऐसी वस्तु नहीं है, जो उन मूर्तियोंसे व्याप्त न हो

English

The solar fire is called Suci. Their sons in order are:— Havyavaha, Kavyavaha and Saharakas. They are the deities, manes and gods. Their sons and grandsons are fortynine.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ये महादेवजीकी विख्यात पाँच ब्रह्ममूर्तियाँ हैं

English

They are propitiated in the three rites Kamya, Naimittika and Nitya. They shall be known as saintly observing holy rites.

हिन्दी अर्थ

(प्रकृति)-में अधिष्ठित है

English

O Brahmins, I shall describe the manes now but not in detail. The manes preside over the seasons. Hence the Vedas declare "The seasons are the Pitrs". The mobile and immobile beings are created in the seasons. Hence it is mentioned in the Sruti, "The things produced in the seasons are the Pitrs. "2®® Noble persons derive prosperity from the Pitfs who preside over the seasons. They stand in contact with the clouds. The Pitrs are of two types: Agni§va- ttas and Barhisads.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वेत्ता विद्वान अहंकारकी अधिष्ठात्री बताते हैं

English

Mena, wife of Himavat, gave birth to Mainaka, Kraufica, Ganga and Gauri sanctified by the embrace of $iva*s body.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पैर, रूप और अग्नि-तत्त्वकी अधिष्ठात्री बताते हैं

English

Dharani, wife of Meru, gave birth to Mandara abounding in divine herbs and beautiful peaks of variegated forms.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और पृथ्वी-तत्त्वकी अधिष्ठात्री कहते हैं

English

Mandara the glorious son of Meru became the abode of Siva due to the strength of penance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, जैसे सूतमें मनके पिरोये होते हैं

English

Dharani gave birth to three famous daughters yela, Niyati and Ayati.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महादेव--ये शिवकी विख्यात आठ मूर्तियाँ हैं

English

Ayati and Niyati became the wives of the sons of Bhrgu. I have mentioned to you about their race in Svayambhuva Manvantara.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है। यही शास्त्रका निर्णय है

English

Vela bore Sagara the holy daughter Savarna who became the wife of Pracinabarhi?.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'रैद्री' कहलाती है

English

Samudri bore Pracinabarhis ten sons who were called Pracetasas. They were the masters of the science of archery.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसलिये साधु पुरुष इसे ' औग्री' कहते हैं

English

Dak?a in Svayambhuva Manvantara became the son of the Pracetasas in the Cakusa Manvantara due to the curse of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पशुओंके पाशोंका उच्छेद करनेवाली है

English

Thus the divine families, attended upon by the devas, of the noblc-souled sons of Brahma, Dharma and others, have been described by me, O Brahmins. They observed holy rites. They had progenies and were embellished by great prosperity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकाशित करती हुई आकाशमें विचरती है

English

This creation born of the Prajapatis cannot be enumerated even in hundreds of crores of years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुपदेशवर्णन॑ नाम तृतीयो5ध्याय:

English

Iksvaku, Ambaria, Yayati, Nahusa and others belong to those families well known and reputed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विषयका वर्णन तो भगवान् शिव भी नहीं कर सकते

English

There are several other saintly kings of different exploits. Of what avail is their detailed enuneration.?

हिन्दी अर्थ

ईश्वर या विश्वेश्वर कहे गये हैं

English

Moreover, in the context of the story of lord 8iva, the eulogy of royal families is not approved of by good men. Thus I do not attempt to speak much.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुशोभित नहीं होते

English

Being relevant so far as it implies the greatness of lord 8iva, I have mentioned creation. Enough of those details too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्माणी और इन्द्रकी इन्द्राणी कहलाती है

English

O wind-god, formerly in the Gakfua Manvantara how was Dak$a born due to the curse of Siva? Please narrate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इच्छाशक्ति नित्य है

English

Please listen. I shall narrate the activity of the mean Daka resulting in his insult to all gods due to his sinful blunder.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और शिवा माया कहलाती हैं

English

Once formerly, all the gods, Asuras, Siddhas and the sages went to the summit of Himavat iq order to see the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्वात्मा शिवरूप ही है

English

O Brahmins, the lord and the goddess were seated on a divine seat as they granted interview to the gods and others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परा श्रुति कहती है

English

At the same time Dak$a too had accompanied the gods in order to see Siva his son-in-law and the goddess his own daughter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूजन, नमन एवं चिन्तन करना चाहिए

English

In view of their dignity, the lord and the Goddess did not give any special preferential treatment to Daksa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्णन कैसे किया जा सकता है।

English

Due to this enmity and further incited by Brahma, Daksa after initiation did not invite them in the sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दूसरोंकी बुद्धिमें वे आरूढ़ नहीं होते

English

He invited the other sons-in-law and honoured them severally.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विभूतिका अनुभव करने लगता है

English

On hearing from Narada that they had assembled there, Sati went to her father's abode after informing Rudra.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हों, उन्हींसे कहना; अन्यथा मौन ही रहना

English

She stepped into the aeroplane along with her dear friends. It was a divine plane with doors on all sides; had good conditions; could be easily mounted. It was very charming. It shed golden lustre. It was studded with jewels of various sorts and had a canopy covered with pearls. It was decorated with stringed flower garlands. It had been wrought in molten gold; hundreds of be-jewelled pillars supported it all round. The adamantine steps were neatly built. The columns and festoons were decorated with corals. The chief seat therein was studded with gems and

हिन्दी अर्थ

इृति श्रीध्िवमहाएुराणे सप्तम्यां वायवीयसंहितायामुत्तरखण्डे गौरीशडुरविभूवियोगो हि ्थो ध्याय:

English

Two Rudra virgins held the auspicious chowries and fans beautiful in their handles set with diamonds, and fanned the goddess. In the middle of the chowries the face of the goddess shone like a lotus in the midst of two fighting swans.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विभूतियोग नामक चौथा अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Sumalini held over her head a pearl-stringed umbrella as white as the moon. The splendid umbrella shone above the face of the goddess as the moon's disc above the vessel of nectar.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रूपमें नहीं जानते

English

Subhavati of sweet smiling face sat in front of Satl and delighted her by playing at the game of dice. Suyaias held the auspicious sandals of the goddess, studded with gems, in the middle of her breasts and served the goddess.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तसे रहित उत्कृष्ट महादेवस्वरूप कहते हैं

English

Another lady held the glistening mirror. Another held the fan. Another held the betelbox. Another held the charming parrot.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भिन्‍न समष्टि चैतन्यका नाम परब्रह्म है

English

A certain lady held charming fragrant flowers. Another lotus-eyed lady held the repository of ornaments.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निरक्चननः परममुपेति साम्यम्॥ ३७ समताको. प्राप्त कर लेता है

English

O father, the lord at whose bidding everyone from Brahma to the Pi:acas becomes subservient has not been duly worshipped.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे सप्तम्यां वायवीयसंहितायामुत्तरखण्डे पशुपतित्वज्ञानयोगो नाम पञ्ञमो5 ध्याय:

English

O father, the lord at whose bidding everyone from Brahma to the Pi:acas becomes subservient has not been duly worshipped.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पशुपतित्वज्ञानयोग नामक पाँचवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Let that alone. Why did you slight me your eldest daughter in a despicable manner?

हिन्दी अर्थ

मोहित नहीं होता है

English

When Sati rebuked Dak$a and went away, the frightened and agitated Mantras too vanished. The sacrifice became hindered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आर्ध्य दिया और नमस्कार किया

English

On seeing all the gods assembled there without Siva, Dadhica became angry. He spoke to Dak$a thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निहउच्जाल सबका वर्णन कीजिये

English

Even when the sage walked out, the gods did not leave Daksa in view of the inevitability of the disaster that was to take place.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स याति शिवसायुज्यं नात्र कार्या विचारणा॥ २८ करना चाहिए

English

O brahmins, in the meantime knowing about all this from Siva the goddess urged the lord to destroy the sacri¬ fice of Dak?a.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीजिवमहापुराणे सप्तम्यां वायवीयसंहितायामुत्तरखण्डे शिवस्य योगावतारवर्णन॑ नाम नवमो5 ध्याय:

English

Urged by the goddess the lord created the heroic Virabhadra the chief of Ganas, intending to destroy the sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योगावतारवर्णन नामक नौवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

He had a thousand faces, a thousand lotus-like eyes. He was holding a thousand iron clubs, thousands of arrows, spear, axe, mace, bow, discus and the thunderbolt. He looked fierce and terrible. The crescent moon adorned his crest; the thunderbolt illuminated his hands. His hair shone like lightning. He had a huge mouth terrible with the curved fangs and a huge belly. His tongue was like lightnings His lips hung down. His voice sounded like the cloud and th. ocean. He wore the tiger's hide dripping with blood. He car-rings formed circles close to his cheeks. He had adorned his crest with the garlands from the heads of leading gods. He was bedecked in golden shoulderlets and jingling anklets. He was shining with heaps of gems. His chest was covered by necklaces. He was equal in exploit to the great fabulous animal Sarabha, tigers and lions. His gait was gentle and majestic as that of a stately elephant in lut. His lustre was white like conch, cliowrie, Kunda flower, moon and the lotus-stalk. He was.like the snow-capped lord of mountains who had become mobile. Flames surrounded him. Wearing pearl ornaments he shone brilliantly as the fire at the dissolu¬ tion of the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चित्तवाले आपको यथार्थरूपमें उसे बताऊँगा

English

That chief of Ganas knelt and bowed. With palms joined in reverence he stood beside the lord of gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अलंकृत करके अत्यन्त प्रसन्‍न हुए

English

With his anger he created Bhadra the goddess Kali as a witness of his activities and his companion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देनेवाले भगवान् शिव ही हैं

English

Thus addressed, the infuriated Daksa replied angrily "The younger daughters are better than you. They deserve my special reverence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अक्षय शरीर प्राप्त है

English

Their husbands evoke my respect and joy, for they are superior to your husband lord Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समस्त कर्मोंका फल है

English

Thus insulted the infuriated goddess spoke to her father within the hearing of all present there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज़िवतत्त्ववर्णन नामक छठाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

O Dakfa, you insult my husband the lord of the world, whose insult no one has hitherto made.

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर भी अनेक रूपमें प्रकाशित होती है

English

The Sruti says that these are great sinners — viz. a stealer of learning, a traitor to the preceptor and an insulter of the Vedas and of the god. They deserve to be punished.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी उसीसे उत्पन्न हुई है

English

Therefore a terrible punishment befitting the great sin shall be meted out to you by divine intercession.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान् शिव शक्तिमान् कहलाते हैं

English

Since the lord of gods has not been worshipped by you, know that your family is defiled and ruined.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुक्ति विराजती है

English

After saying thus to her father Sati abandoned her body and without fear went to mountain Himavat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भी उनकी कृपासे मुक्त हो जाते हैं

English

The glorious leader of mountains attained the fruit of his merits. It was for her that he had performed penance for a long time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुक्त हो जाते हैं, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

The goddess blessed the lord of mountains. Through her Yogic Maya and at her own will, she made him her father.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आदि कर्म शारीरिक सेवा है

English

On hearing about the departure of the goddess, Siva was angry with Daksa and the sages and cursed them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विषयासक्तिका त्याग करे

English

O Daksa, since for my sake the sinless Sati had been dishonoured and the other daughters worshipped along with their husbands, these sons-in-law of yours will be born but not of a womb in the sacrifices of Brahma in the Vaivasvata Manvantara. In the Gakusa Manvantara you will become a king as the grandson of Pracinabarhi? and the son of Pracetas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिवतत्वकथन नाम सप्तमोठ ध्याय:

English

O wicked one, there also I shall put up obstacles before you in all activities regarding virtue, wealth and love.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ज़िवतत्त्वकथन नामक सातवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Thus addressed by Rudra of unmeasured splen¬ dour, Daksa abandoned the body and fell on the ground.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुनीश्वर ! ये सब बातें विस्तारपूर्वक बताइये

English

Bhrgu and others were born in the Vaivasvata Manvantara in the sacrifice of Brahma bearing the bodies of Varuna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रति विश्वास उत्पन्न करनेवाला है

English

Then in the Vaivasvata Manvantara in the virtuous sacrifice of the wicked Daksa the lord created obstacles

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर ही नहीं सकता है

English

When Himavat was delighted by becoming the father of the mother of the universe by the strength of his penance, when Siva married her and sported with her in his abode on the peak of Himavat when a long time elapsed, in the Vaivasvata Manvantara Daka as the son of Pracetas wanted to perform a horse-sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यक्तरूपमें प्रकट हुए

English

On the top of Himavat in an auspicious spot at the source of Ganga, frequented by the sages and the Siddhas Dak began his sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा आश्रमोंकी व्यवस्था की

English

All the gods Indra and others gathered there and thought of going to attend the sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान् रुद्र वहीं अन्तर्धान हो गये

English

The Adityas, Vasus, Rudras, SMhyas, Maruts, Ofmapas, Somapas, Ajyapas, Dhumapas, Alvins, Pitrs, and the other sages came there along with Viu to take part in the sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं, उन भगवान्को नमस्कार है।'

English

Indeed that man incurs great sin who docs not worship those who deserve worship and worships those who do not befit it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शान्त शिवको नमस्कार है।'

English

After saying this the sage spoke again to Daka

हिन्दी अर्थ

महेश्वरी शिवाने पतिदेवसे उसके विषयमें पूछा

English

I see eleven Rudras armed with tridents and having matted hair. I do not know anyone else as the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिष्यास्तेषां प्रशिष्याश्ष शतशो3थ सहस्रशः॥ ५० « प्रशिष्य हो जाते हैं

English

What avails worshipping the gods in the sacrifice if the king of sacrifice, Rudra, is not worshipped by you?

हिन्दी अर्थ

भाग्यवन्तो विमुच्यन्ते भक्त्या चात्यन्नभाविता: ॥ ५१ भावित हो भाग्यवान् पुरुष मुक्त हो जाते हैं

English

I offer this Caru in the golden vessel, sanctified by mantras, after assigning the share to Vi§nu the lord of sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जति श्रीजिवमहापुराणे सप्तम्यां वायवीयरसंहितायामुत्तरखण्डे शिवतत्तवज्ञाने व्यासावतारवर्णन नामाष्टमो5 ध्याय:

English

"O Daka, since Rudra the lord of the chief of the gods is not propitiated your sacrifice will not be efficacious."

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसंगमें व्यासावतारवर्णन नामक आठवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

After saying this, the infuriated sage Dadhica left