Adhyaya 30

हिन्दी अर्थ

महाबाहो! इस प्रकार लोकपावनी नर्मदा

English

On the northern bank of Narmada, there is the ex- cellent Darutirtha where an excellent Brahmana performed penance, O highly esteemed one, and became a Siddha.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तीनों लोकोंके लिये पूजनीय हैं। उनका अनृपम माहात्म्य मैंने तुम्हें सुनाया है। महाभाग! इसे भक्तिपूर्वक सुनकर मनुष्य रुद्रलोकमें प्रतिष्ठित

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस खण्डके आदि, मध्य और अन्तमें नर्मदा नदीका उत्तम माहात्म्य बताया गया है। जो कोई भक्तिपूर्वक इसका श्रवण करता है, उसे मनोवांछित "फलकी प्राप्ति होती है। जो मनुष्य जितेन्द्रियभावसे

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस अनृपम माहात्म्यको सुनकर दान करता है, उसके सम्पूर्ण मनोरथोंकी सिद्धि होती है। धूप, दीप और चन्दन आदिसे पुस्तककी पूजा करके इसका दान करना चाहिए। ब्राह्मणोंकी भी पूजा

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनी चाहिए । इस माहात्म्यके श्रवण और दासे नर्मदा देवी अत्यन्त प्रसन्न होती हैं । प्रत्येक तीर्थमें पवित्र माहात्म्य सुनकर दान करना चाहिए, तभी तीर्थसेवन सफल होता हैं। FS

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीसत्यनारायण-व्रतकी विधि, ब्राह्मण और लकड़हारेकी कथा

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऋषियोंने सूतजीसे पूछा--महामुने ! किस व्रत या तपसे अभीष्ट फलकी प्राप्ति होती है? हम सुनना चाहते हैं, कृपया बताइये। सूतजी बोले-देवर्षि नारदने यही बात भगवान्

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'कमलाकान्तसे पूछी थी, उन्होंने जो उसका उत्तर दिया था, उसीको आप सुनिये। एक दिन दूसरोंपर अनुग्रह करनेवाले योगी नारदजी विविध लोकोंमें घूमते हुए मर्त्यलोकमें आये। उन्होंने

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देखा, यहाँके सभी मनुष्य भाँति-भाँतिके दुःखोंसे पीड़ित हैं और अपने-अपने कर्मके फलस्वरूप विविध योनियोंमें जन्म लेकर क्लेश पा रहे हैं। वे सोचने लगे-"किस उपायसे

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इनका दुःख निश्‍्चितरूपसे दूर हो सकता है।' मन-ही-मन इस प्रकार सोचकर वे विष्णुलोकमें गये और वहाँ जाकर उन्होंने शंख-चक्र-गदा- पद्मधारी, वनमालासे विभूषित, शुक्लवर्ण चतुर्भुज

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवदेवेश्वर भगवान् नारायणको देखकर कुछ

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अतीत अनन्तशक्ति हैं। आदि, मध्य और अन्तसे रहित हैं, निर्गुण हैं, गुणात्मा हैं, सबके आदिभूत हैं और weld दुःखका नाश करनेवाले हैं। आपको नमस्कार है।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान् विष्णुने नारदका स्तवन सुनकर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीभगवान् बोले-महाभाग! तुम किस लिये यहाँ आये हो और तुम्हारे मनमें क्या अभिलाषा है? बताओ, मैं तुम्हारी सब बातोंका

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारदजी बोले-मर्त्यलोकमें मनुष्य पापकर्मवश विविध योनियोंमें जन्म लेकर नाना प्रकारसे क्लेश sey और अपने-अपने पापोंका फल

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाथ! उनके वे सारे क्लेश दूर हो सकते हैं? यदि मुझपर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपकी कृपा है तो वह उपाय बताइये। उसीको सुननेकी मेरी इच्छा है।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीभगवानूने कहा--वत्स! लोगोंके प्रति अनुग्रहकामी होकर तुमने बड़ी अच्छी बात पूछी। जिसके करनेसे मनुष्य मोहसे मुक्त होता है, वह मैं तुमसे कह रहा हूँ, सुनो।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एक अत्यन्त पवित्र व्रत है, जो स्वर्ग या पृथ्वीपर अति दुर्लभ है। मैं स्नेहवश, है विप्र! आज उसीको प्रकट कर रहा हूँ। इस व्रतका नाम सत्यनारायण-व्रत है। इसको भलीभाँति

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विधानपूर्वक बतलाता हूँ। इस ब्रतका सम्यक्- रूपसे अनुष्ठान किये जानेपर इस लोकमें सुख भोगकर मनुष्य परलोकमें मोक्षको प्राप्त

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवानूकी इस बातको सुनकर नारदजीने फिर कहा- इस व्रतका क्या फल है, इसकी क्या विधि है और किसने यह व्रत किया था तथा कब किया था? यह सब विस्तारपूर्वक

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीभगवान् बोले--इस व्रतसे दुःख-शोकादिका नाश होता है, धन-धान्यकी वृद्धि होती है और यह व्रत सौभाग्य, सन्तति तथा सर्वत्र विजय प्रदान करता है । मनुष्य भक्ति-श्रद्धाके साथ जिस

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किसी दिन यह व्रत कर सकता है। परंतु सत्यनारायणदेव निशामुख अर्थात् सन्ध्याके समय पूजे जानेपर सन्तुष्ट होते हैं। धर्मपरायण मनुष्य ब्राह्मण और बन्धु-बान्धवोंके साथ यह व्रत करे।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भक्तिके द्वारा भोग लगावे। भोग उत्तम पदार्थांका होना चाहिए। भोग सवाके हिसाबसे (जैसे सवा छटाक, सवा पाव, सवा सेर आदि) होना चाहिए। केला, घी, दूध, गेहूँ, गेहूँका पि

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गेहूँका आटा न मिलनेपर चावलका आटा और चीनी अथवा गुड़का भोग लगाना चाहिए। ये सभी चीजें परिमाणमें सवाके हिसाबसे होनी

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चाहिए और सबको एकत्रकर निवेदन चाहिए। तदनन्तर घरके लोगोंके साथ कथा सुनकर ब्राह्मणको दक्षिणा देनी चाहिए। इसके बाद ब्राह्मणोंको प्रसाद खिलाकर अपने बन्थु-

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बान्थवोंके साथ भक्तिपूर्वक स्वयं प्रसाद ग्रहण करना चाहिए और भगवानूके सामने (प्रेमपरवश होकर) नाचना और गाना चाहिए। इसके बाद स्तुति करके सत्यनारायण भगवानूका स्मरण

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करते हुए घर जाना चाहिए। इस प्रकार करनेपर मनुष्योंको निश्चय ही मनोवांछित फल प्राप्त होगा। विशेषकर इस कलियुगमें तो सत्यनारायण- ब्रतके अतिरिक्त पृथ्वीपर अभीष्टसिद्धिका और

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कोई उपाय ही नहीं है।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्वकालमें एक ब्राह्मण इस ब्रतको करके कृतकृत्य हो गये थे। अब उनकी कथा कहता हूँ। काशीपुर ग्राममें एक निर्धन ब्राह्मण रहते थे। वे भूख-प्याससे व्याकुल होकर सदा पृथ्वीपर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भटका करते। ब्राह्मणको दुःखी देखकर ब्राह्मणप्रिय भगवान् वृद्ध ब्राह्मणका रूप बनाकर उनके पास आये और उन्होंने आदरके साथ पूछा--' ब्राह्मण

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सारी पृथ्वीपर भटक रहे हैं। यदि आपकी अभिरुचि हो तो सारी बात मुझसे कहिये। मैं

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्राह्मणने कहा--मैं बड़ा गरीब हूँ और भीख माँगनेके लिये ही इस प्रकार भटकता रहता Gl आप कोई उपाय जानते हों, तो है प्रभो! कृपापूर्वक मुझे बताइये।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृद्ध ब्राह्मणने कहा--सत्यनारायण विष्णु- भगवान् मनचाहा फल देते हैं। द्विजश्रेष्ठ! आप सत्यनारायणका उत्तम व्रत करें। मनुष्य इस व्रतको करके सब दुःखोंसे मुक्त हो जाता है।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीभगवान् बोले--वृद्ध बने हुए सत्यनारायण ब्राह्मणको आदरपूर्वक व्रतकी पूरी विधि बताकर वहाँसे अन्तर्धान हो गये। -तदनन्तर वे ब्राह्मण

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मननही-मन भगवानूका चिन्तन करते हुए घर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लौटे। उन्होंने समझा कि 'नारायणने ही मुझको यह ad बतलाया है, अतएव मैं इस व्रतको करूँगा' ब्राह्मण इसी सोच-विचारमें रहे। उनको रात्रिमें नींद नहीं आयी। प्रातःकाल उठते ही

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

“मैं सत्यनारायण-व्रत HET’ यह संकल्प करके ब्राह्मण भिक्षाके लिये चले। उस दिन ब्राह्मणको भिक्षामें प्रचुर द्रव्यकी प्राप्ति हुई। उसके द्वारा उन्होंने बन्धु-बान्धवोंके साथ सत्यनारायणका

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रत किया और उस व्रतके प्रभावसे वे श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण समस्त दुःखोंसे छूटकर सम्पूर्ण सम्पत्तिसे "सम्पन्न हो गये। तबसे वे प्रतिमास सत्यनारायण- ब्रत करने लगे।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीभगवानूने कहा--वे उत्तम ब्राह्मण वृद्धरूपधारी नारायणके द्वारा व्रतको जानकर सारे पापोंसे मुक्त हो गये और उन्होंने दुर्लभ मोक्षकी प्राप्ति की। नारद! जिस समय इस

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रतका पृथ्वीमें प्रचार होगा, उसी समय मनुष्योंके

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नारदको जैसा कहा था, ठीक वैसा ही मैंने आपलोगोंसे कह दिया। अब और क्या कहूँ। ऋषियोंने पूछा-इसके बाद पृथ्वीपर इस ब्रतका अनुष्ठान किस मनुष्यने किया था? हे

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुने! यह सब हम सुनना चाहते हैं। इस विषयमें हमारे मनमें बड़ी श्रद्धा उत्पन्न हो गयी। सूतजी बोले-मुनियो! उसके बाद पृथ्वीपर किसने यह ब्रत किया था, सो सुनो। एक दिन

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण अपने बन्धु-बान्धवोंके साथ अपने वैभवके अनुरूप व्रत कर रहे थे। इसी समय वहाँ एक लकड्हारा आया। लकड़हारेने लकड़ी बाहर रख दी और वह ब्राह्मणके घरके

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अंदर चला गया। उस समय वह प्याससे पीडित. था। उन ब्राह्मणको कार्यमें लगे देखकरः करके उसने:पूछा--“महाराज कर रहे हैं?'

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यह व्रत दुःख-दारिद्रयका नाश करता है, सब प्रकारकी इच्छित वस्तुओंको देता है और पुत्र- पौत्रादिकी वृद्धि करता है। इस व्रतके प्रभावसे ही धन-धान्यादि महान् समृद्धिसे मेरा घर भर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया है। ब्राह्मणकी इस बातको सुनकर लकड्हारेको बड़ा हर्ष हुआ। वह जल पीकर और प्रसाद लेकर स्थिर मनसे सत्यनारायणदेवका चिन्तन करता हुआ नगरमें गया। उसने मन-ही-मन

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहा कि “आज लकड़ियोंके बेचनेपर जो कुछ मिलेगा, उसीके द्वारा मैं सत्यदेवका उत्तम व्रत करूँगा।' इस प्रकार मनमें विचारकर वह

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लकड्योंके बोझेको सिरपर उठा नगरमें धनियोंके रमणीय स्थानमें पहुँचा। आज लकड्हारेको लकड़ियोंका दूना मूल्य मिला। उसका हृदय प्रसन्न हो गया। वह पके हुए

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

केले, चीनी, घी, दूध और agar आटा- सब वस्तुएँ सवाये हिसाबसे लेकर घर पहुँचा। तदनन्तर बन्धु-बान्धवोंको निमन्त्रण देकर उसने विधिपूर्वक व्रत किया। उस ब्रतके प्रभावसे

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह लकड़हारा धन और पुत्रसे सम्पन्न हो गया तथा इहलोकमें सुख भोगकर अन्तमें सत्यपुरको प्राप्त हुआ।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्यनारायण-व्रतकी महिमा, राजा उल्कामुख, साधु वणिक् और राजा वंशध्वजकी कथा

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूतजीने कहा--एक घटना और कहता हूँ, सुनो। पूर्वकालमें उल्कामुख नामक एक जितेन्द्रिय, सत्यवादी, प्रबल पराक्रमी राजा थे। वे बुद्धिमान् राजा प्रतिदिन भगवान्के मन्दिरमें जाते और धन

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देकर ब्राह्मणोंको सन्तुष्ट करते। उनकी पत्नीका नाम था भद्रशीला। वह सरोजवदना, प्रमुग्धा और पतिपरायणा सती थी। राजा रानीके साथ समुद्रके तीरपर जाकर सत्यनारायणका व्रत किया करते

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

थे। एक दिन जब राजा व्रत कर रहे थे, एक साधु नामक वणिक् वहाँ आया। वह व्यापारके लिये नाना प्रकारके रत्नादि पदार्थोंको नौकामें भरकर लाया था। वणिक् समुद्रके किनारे नावको

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

खड़ी करके तटके ऊपर आया और व्रत करते हुए राजाको देखकर उसने विनयपूर्वक पूछा।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'साधुने कहा-राजन्! भक्तियुक्त चित्तसे आप यह क्या अनुष्ठान कर रहे हैं? इस समय मेरी इसे जाननेकी इच्छा है। अतएव आप 'समझाकर कहें।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजाबोले-साधो ! मैं अपने बन्धु-बान्धवोके अतुलनीय तेजयुक्त भगवान्. विष्णुकी

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्तिके लिये है।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदनन्तर साधुने राजाको आदरपूर्वक प्रणामकर 'कहा-राजन्! इस व्रतकी सांगोपांग विधि आप मुझे बतलावें; क्योंकि मैं भी यह व्रत करूँगा। मेरे भी सन्तान नहीं है। इस व्रतसे मुझे निश्चय

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही सन्तानकी प्राप्ति होगी।

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इतना कहकर वणिकूने उन राजासे व्रतकी विधि अच्छी तरह पूछकर वहाँसे प्रस्थान किया और अपने वाणिज्यका काम पूरा करके वह आनन्दके साथ घर लौट आया। कुछ ही दिनोंके

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाद उसकी पतिव्रता पत्नी गर्भवती हुई और 'समयपर उसने एक अति सुन्दरी कन्याको जन्म दिया। कन्या शुक्ल पक्षके चन्द्रमाकी भाँति दिनोंदिन बढ़ने लगी। वणिकूने उसका जातकर्मादि

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संस्कार करवाकर उसका नाम रखा कलावती। तदनन्तर वणिकूपत्नी लीलावतीने मधुर वचनोंमें 'पतिसे कहा--'स्वामी! आपने पूर्वमें जो (सत्यनारायण-ब्रत करनेकी) प्रतिज्ञा की थी,

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसे अब पूरी क्यों नहीं कर रहे हैं?! J

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साधुने उत्तर दिया-प्रिये! मैं कलावतीके

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पलीको इस प्रकार आश्वासन देकर : समुद्रके तटकी ओर चला गया। इधर पिताके घरमें कलावती बढ्ने लगी। इसके बाद धर्मके जाननेवाले पिताने जब अपनी पुत्रीको विवाहके

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

योग्य देखा, तब अपने बन्थु-बान्थवोंसे परामर्श करके साधुने वर gets लिये दूतको भेजा । दूत साधुका आदेश पाकर कांचननगर गया और वहाँ कलावतीके योग्य एक उत्तम वरकी खोज

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करके वहाँसे उस वणिक्-पुत्रको साथ लेकर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वणिक् कुमारको देखकर बड़ा प्रसन्न हुआ और अपने जाति-बन्धुओंके साथ मिलकर प्रसन्नतापूर्वक यथाविधि अपनी कन्याको उसके अर्पण कर

English

That Tirtha became well-known in all the three worlds after his name. One should take the holy bath there, in accor- dance with the injunctions and adore the Pitrs and deities. He should be truthful in speech and subdue anger. He should be engaged in what is beneficial to all living beings. O king, here itself he will obtain all desires in every respect. If one is en- grossed in truth and purity and performs the rite of Upavdsa (fast), he shall undoubtedly attain the benefit of the Sautramani sacrifice. A follower of Rgveda should recite Rk passages; a master of Samaveda Saman hymns; and a follower of Yajurveda should perform the Japa of Yajur Mantras. They will obtain excellent benefit. Sankara said that if a person abandons his life in that Tirtha in accordance with the injunctions, he will attain the ultimate state from which there is no return.