Adhyaya 3

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरूरवाको रूपकी प्राप्ति और उसी सन्दर्भमें प्रेत और वणिकूकी भेंट तथा परस्पर वृत्तान्तका कहना एवं श्रवण-द्वादशीका माहात्म्य, गयामें श्राद्ध करनेसे प्रेत-योनिसे मुक्ति और पुरूरवाको सुरूपकी प्राप्ति पुलस्त्य उवाच कालिन्दीसलिले स्त्रात्वा पूजयित्वा त्रिविक्रमम्। उपोष्य रजनीमेकां लिङ्गभेदं गिरिं ययौ

English

Kasyapa prayed- Salute to Ekasrnga, Vrsarci, Sindhuvrsa, Vrsakapi, Suravrsa, Anadisambhava, Rudrakapila, Visvaksena, Sarvabhutapati, Dhruva, Dharmadharma, Vaikuntha, Vrsavartta, Anadimadhyanidhana, Dhananjaya, Sucisrava, Prsniteja, Nijajaya, Amrtesaya, Sanatana, Tridhama, Tusita, Mahatattva, Lokanatha, Padmanabha Virinci, Bahurupa, Aksaya, Aksara, Havyabhuja, Khandaparasu, Sakra, Munjakesa, Harisa, Mahadaksina, Hrslkesa, Suksma, Mahaniyamadhara, Viraja, Lokapratistha, Agraja, Dharraaja, Dharmanabha, Gabhastinabha, Satakratunabha, Candraratha, Stiryateja, Samudravasa, Aja, Sahastrasira,, Sahastrapada, Adhomukha, Mahupuru§a, Purusottama, Sahastrabahu, Sahastramurti, Sahastrasya and Sahastrasambhava you are addressed as Sahastrasattva. O Puspahasa, O Carama! you are Vau§at and addressed as Vasat. You are Agrayya, in yajiias, Sahastradhara, Bhuh, Bhuvah and Svah. You are Vedavedya, Brahmasaya, Brahmanapriya, Dyauh, Matars'va, Dharma, Hota, Pota, Manta, Neta and Homahetu. You are Agrayya of Visvateja and Subhanda by directions viz. the directions are embedded with you. You are Ijya, Sumedha, Samidha, Mati, Gati and donor. You are Yoga, emancipation, Strsta, Dhata, Paramayajna, Soma, Dlksita, Daksina and the universe. You are Sthavira, Hiranyanabha, . Narayana, Trinayana, Adityavarna, Adityateja, Mahapurusa, Purusottama, Adideva, Suvikrama, Prabhakara, Sambhu, Svayambhu, Bhuta etc., Mahabhuta, Visvabhuta and the universe. You are the saviour and protector of this world; you are sacred, Visvabhava, Urdhrakarma, Amrta, Divaspati, Vacaspati, Ghrtarci, Anantakarma, Vansa, Pragvansa, Visvapa and bless the desired object to the devotees.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपोष्य रजनीमेकां तीर्थ केदारमाव्रजत्

English

Salute to havi (oblation) receiver as- four (asravaya), four (astu srausad), two (yaja), five (ye yajamahe) and again two (vasat) syllables (thus, total = 7 syllables) because you yourself are Hotra (havana). Grant of boon to Aditi by lord Vi$iju 9#? ?n m tfup y* yt i y i:i Lomaharsana said- The psalm so offered and chanted by the learned Dvija Kasyapa had accessed to lord Narayana, he was pleased and said in syllables intertwined with tenderness- O great gods! you ask any desired thing. May you all enjoy welfare, I will give the desire wish to you all.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हृषीकेशं समभ्यर्च्य ययौ बद्रिकाश्रमम् तत्रोष्य नारायणमर्च्यं भक्त्या

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Kasyapa replied- O great god! We all have determined to ask on your pleasure that you please appear from the womb of Aditi as she desired and become her sqn as also Indra could see you as his younger brother. Ul? k II Aditi, the mother of all gods, also begged that lord to see him as her son commensurate with the desire of her husband Kas'yapa. ^ ^ ^ The gods said- O Mahes'vara! Please, be a defender, donor, survivor and shelter always for the supreme welfare of us. Lord Vi$nu then said to those gods and Kas'yapa- "irrespective of the number of your enemies, those shall not stay even for a moment before me."

हिन्दी अर्थ

भद्रकर्णे ततो गत्वा जयेशं शशिशेखरम्। दृष्ट्वा सम्पूज्य च शिवं विपाशामभितो ययौ

English

O great gods! killing the demons, I will manage the oblation of offering for gods and their meal, the foremost oblation of yajna and Kavya for the Manes. O great gods! Go back now to the same route from which you have mm: fop to pru ^ Lomaharsana said- All gods including Kas'yapa and Aditi worshipped lord Vi§nu happily, bowed their head with sheer respect and returned to the asrama of Kas'yapa which was situated at the east from there. They thus reached Kuruksetra at the as'rama of Kasyapa, congratulated Aditi, engaged her in penance and thus, she observed strict penance for ten thousand years. TOT

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्यां स्त्रात्वा समभ्यर्च्य देवदेवं द्विजप्रियम्। उपवासी इरावत्यां ददर्श परमेश्वरम् कथं पुरूरवा विष्णुमाराध्य द्विजसत्तम। विरूपत्वं समुत्सृज्य रूपं प्राप श्रिया सह

English

O great hermits! The forest in which Aditi observed the penance later-on address as Aditivana after her name. It was indeed divine forest which fulfilled the desire of Aditi. O great hermits! Aditi who saw that her sons were humiliated by demons, noticed their weakness, worried for their success, had observed silence, lived on air and chanted psalms for the pleasure of lord Visnu, the great shelter, gracious to the devotees, the sovereign god, the creator, protector and destroyer of the universe. TO: TO: Aditi recited- I salute the god who remove the pains caused by Krtya, I salute god who wears a Puskara garland. O supreme god! You render the best to the devotees. You are welfare in yourself and the foremost creator of this universe. I salute you. Salute to lotus-eyed god, salute to god having lotus on navel. Salute to the originator of Brahma and salute to Atmayoni. rifootl Salute to the husband of Lak§ml, the suppressor of senses, visible to ascetics, holder of discus in hand, the Kanakareta holding lotus and sword in hands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रूयतां कथयिष्यामि कथां पापप्रणाशिनीम् पूरव त्रेतायुगस्यादौ यथावृत्तं तपोधन

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Salute to Atmajnana yajna, a topic for Yogis’ meditation, Yogi, Nirguna, peculiar, Hari and Brahmarupa. TOT Wlti ^ pfo TO: TOP^ ifo? ? Salute to the holder of Saniga bow in whom this universe existed yet invisible and who is so micro and formidable in his features. 3 1 nyy-til w< fo tot:i TOTTOTOTOTTTOTOT TOT TO: I

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुलस्त्यजी बोले-यमुनाजलमें स्रानकर प्रह्मादने त्रिविक्रम भगवान्की पूजा की। एक रात उपवास करनेके बाद (फिर) वे लिङ्गभेद नामक पर्वतपर चले गये। वहाँ विमल जलमें ख्रानकर उन्होंने भक्तिसे भगवान् शंकरका दर्शन किया; एवं वहाँ भी एक रात निवासकर केदार नामके तीर्थमें गये। वहाँ स्नान करनेके बाद (उन्होंने) अभेदबुद्धिसे शिव एवं विष्णुका पूजन किया, (वहाँ) सात दिनोंतक रहकर कुन्जाम्रमें चले

English

Salute to Vidhata (creator) invisible to the people materialistic but visible at heart, to the people not attached to worldly affairs, who spreads light outside and always invisible, who is seen apparent in the light, the god in whom this whole world is existed, who is the creator of this universe and who himself rules over this world. Frequent salute to the foremost Prajapati, the supreme administrator of Pitrganas and the god Krsna who is the ruler of all gods. Salute to the god who holds mace in his hand, who is detached to the intended and given-up trend of deeds and who render with the fruit of heaven emancipation. Salute to that sacrosanct Harimedha supreme soul who destroys all evils when duly remembered by devotees. w fcroj 3 c I salute that yajna form, yajna established, yajna Purusa, Isvara, lord Visnu. I salute the god duly praised in all the Vedas by the scholars (known to the Vedas), who is the aim of learned persons, who is known to the Vedas and everlasting. Salute to that supreme soul from whom this world has been originated, will finally merge and who is the cause of the origin and existence of the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गये। उसके बाद उस सुन्दर तीर्थमें ज्नानकर उपवास करनेवाले इन्द्रियजयी (प्रह्लाद) हृषीकेशका अर्चनकर बदरिकाश्रम चले गये

English

I salute that Upendra under whose control the movable and immovable Abrahmastamba (world) is so extended. fonj cf ? ? II I salute that ruler of the universe and Prajapati Visnu who provides with maintenance this entire world and who has existed in the form of water. Tf R Rim^ ll 3311 I salute the Upendra in the form of sun who shelters the tangible dark monster of the night. Whose sun and moon eyes watch all good and bad activities of organisms executed throughout the three-worlds, I salute that

हिन्दी अर्थ

वहाँ रहते हुए सरस्वतीके जलमें स्नानकर उन विद्वान् (प्रह्मदजी)-ने नारायणका पूजन किया। फिर अत्यन्त भक्तिके साथ उन्होंने बराहतीर्थमें गरुडासन विष्णुका दर्शन और पूजन किया। वहाँसे भद्रकर्णमें पहुँचकर जयेश शशिशेखर शिवका दर्शन तथा पूजन करके बादमें विपाशाकी ओर चले गये। उस विपाशामें स्रानके बाद द्विजप्रिय देवाधिदेवका अर्चन कर (प्रहद) उपवास करते हुए इरावतीकी ओर चले गये। द्विजोत्तम!

English

I salute that unborn, everlasting creator Visnu, the Sarvesvara about whom all that I have said is true and not untrue. ^ O Janardana! by virtue of the truth if actually I have stated true here may he fulfil my all desires. Grant of boon to Aditi by lord Vi$pu Lomaharsana said- Lord Vasudeva, invisible to all creatures appeared before her as a result of the prayer so made and said- Lord Visnu said- O religion abiding Aditi! You shall undoubtedly receive all that is desired by you under my grace. sjuj Wt wt fft fw: I ft ? ^ II 0 great lady! Ask for whatever you desire and listen that a glimpse of me by the devotees seldom proves fruitless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

(उन्होंने) वहाँ उन भगवानका दर्शन किया, जिनकी शाकलमें आराधना करनेसे (पहले) पुरूरवाको उत्तम रूप एवं सुदुर्लभ ऐश्वर्य प्राप्त हुआ था। कुष्ठरोगसे अभिभूत भृगुने उन परमेश्वरकी आराधना करके अतुलनीय

English

Whosoever person shall live in this forest for three nights with penance, all his desires will be fulfilled by my pleasure. TTtsfa *nf?r wt f% For to say of the man who resides in that forest when merely remembering once the Aditivana enables a man living at far distance to attain the supreme abode. W PT gfn TFf *nfw wit ^ n Whosoever person shall offer food to fire, a tree, two or even only one Brahmin with sheer obeisance definitely will attain the best position in his life. Aditi said- O merciful god! I wish to see my son Indra, the ruler of three-worlds if you indeed are pleased with my devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नीरोगता और अक्षय सन्तान प्राप्त की थी नारदने पूछा--द्विजोत्तम! पुरूरवाने विष्णुकी आराधना करनेके बाद विरूपताको छोड़कर ऐश्वर्यके साथ सुदुर्लभ सुन्दर रूप कैसे प्राप्त किया?

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It rm lagrer wm fitful The monsters have exhorted his state and the share in offering (yajna), O gracious lord! My son should regain his right with your w fffii n O Kesava! The confiscation of fire state from my son is not a matter of worry to me but the bereavement of coparcenary share from the subjugated is the strong cause for my ft w Wcr tfe W7FT t TEW fam i lr f ll The lord said- 0 goddess! I have graced on you as per your desire. I will come to your womb soon by virtue of coition by Kasyapa through my own rays and thus, will become

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुलस्त्यजी बोले--तपोधन ! सुनिये; मैं प्राचीन कालमें

English

I will kill all your enemies after birth from your womb. 0 Nandinl! return now to your qfonifdlgd ^ fg ^ r nil Aditi said- O god of the gods! Please, be gracious. O beloved of the whole universe! I salute you. 0 Kesava! O Isa! I will not able to endure you as everything is within yourself. You are Visvayoni and Isvara. sit XT •T ^ "<*Rwfifa ^ The lord said- O Nandini! I will bear you as well as myself and you will feel no pain during pregnancy. 1 wish all good of you and now leave this place. With these words, the lord suddenly vanished. Aditi was conceived within due course of time. The whole universe became capricious since the day Krsna came into the womb of Aditi. The mountains started shivering and oceans frequently rising with

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रेतायुगके आदिमें घटित, पापको नष्ट करनेवाली कथा मद्रदेश इति ख्यातो देशो वै ब्रह्मणः सुत । शाकलं नाम नगरं ख्यातं स्थानीयमुत्तमम्

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O great Brahmanas! The earth falling under the feet of Aditi during pregnancy pressed down on her walking. ^ As lord Brahma had stated earlier, the splendour (so developed by demons by observing religion) of demons began decreasing since the day the lord Madhusudana appeared in the womb of Aditi. Condemning and Imparting of Curse to Bali 3 SR:l Vi Lomaharsana said- When the demon king Bali saw all demons losing their splendour, he enquired of his grandfather Prahlada about the reason for this change. 3II Bali said- O grandfather! The demons have lost their splendour and their physique is now appearing as singed by fire. Why have all these suddenly become as beaten by

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्तस्मिन् विपणिवृत्तिस्थः सुधर्माख्योऽभवद् वणिक् । धनाढ्यो गुणवान् भोगी नानाशास्त्रविशारदः

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II 3II Has anything wrong taken place for the demons? or any Krtya has been arisen for the destruction of the demons? Otherwise, tell me the reason for the fading of the monsters. Lomaharsana said- O Brahmins! Prahlada peeped deep into matter for long when so enquired by Bali. He then replied. RET: trip?: f*n:iiqu Prahlada said- The mountains are trembling, the earth is losing her patience, the oceans are frequently rising with tides and the demons have lost splendour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चरता तदरण्यं वै दुःखाक्रान्तेन नारद। आत्मा इव शमीवृक्षो मरावासादितः शुभः पिण्डाशिभिश्च पुरतो धावद्धी रूक्षविग्रहैः

English

The stars are not moving as before the sun rises. The peculiar of gods through reason is estimated. O great arm! O king of demons! It is certainly a major cause. One should not deem it a simple matter and you should exercise any measure for it (In case, it is not done, the dire¬ consequences in future are not ruled out). ?its^<hin:i ?fri{ll C II Lomaharsana said- The demon kin Prahlada then remembered the sacrosanct god Narayana and took his shelter. Prahlada began to concentrate on god Janardana and his mind was engrossed in the

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वमाख्यातवान् ब्रह्मन् स्वदेशधनविच्युतिम्

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Tf (TO TO*T TO5 wt W n wfef n q q V q ; jpftfror: $un<p:l He saw dwarf-shaped lord in the womb of Aditi. Prahlada fell in the net of overwhelming surprise when he saw all Vasus, Rudras, both Asvinlkumaras, Marutas, Sadhyas, Visvedevas, Adityas, Gandharvas, serpents, monsters, his son Virocana, Bali, Jambha, Kujambha, Naraka, Bana, other monsters including himself and the earth, ether, air, water, fire, oceans, mountains, rivers, islands, reservoirs, animals, birds, all human beings, reptiles, Brahma (the creator), Siva, stars, constellations, galaxy and all Prajapatis including Daksa. However, he soon returned to conscious and said Bali, the son of demon king Virocana. W 'Ref Tftreft fl 5 Vta I have now fully known the cause for the loss of your splendour. Listen to it in detail.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं गतेऽपि मा शोकं कर्तुमहसि सुव्रत। भूयोऽप्यर्थाः भविष्यन्ति यदि भाग्यबलं तव पुरूरवाको रूपकी प्राप्ति और उसी सन्दर्भमें प्रेत और वणिकूकी भेंट

English

Jagannatha, the god of gods, the yoni of the world, ayoni, the foremost bom in the world, unborn, Varenya, Varada, Hari, supreme in Paravars, the axiom of gentlemen in the material and metaphysical world, the authoritative dimension god, preceptor to the preceptors of all the seven lokas has come in the womb for re-establishing stability in this trg: unr. wnr- The god of gods, greatest, beyond the creation of beginning, middle and the last (viz. unborn, unlived, undead), unending great soul god has incarnated in the form of son to Aditi for the welfare of this entire universe. O the king of demon! Vasudeva never seen even by Rudra, Brahma, Indra, Sun, Moon and Marlci etc. has been bom with one of his rays (Kala). Riv i Ri 4 :i He is addressed as syllable by the people learned in the Vedas, the innocent people by virtue of their knowledge merge with him and never again fall in the cycle of bom and death. I salute Vasudeva of such characteristics.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहता हूँ। ब्रह्मपुत्र! प्रसिद्ध मद्रदेशमें शाकल नामसे प्रसिद्ध उत्तम नगर है। वहाँ सुधर्मा नामका एक धनी, गुणशाली, भोगी एवं नाना शास्त्रोंमें निपुण व्यापारी रहता था। एक समय वह अपने देशसे सुराष्ट्र जानेको तैयार

English

I salute Vasudeva who originates all creatures ceaselessly like the sea waves and calls back to them all within him at the time of great devastation (Mahapralaya). I salute daily Vasudeva whose complexion, power, influence and magnificence is even unknown to Brahma etc. gods. (It is true that) he has provided all creatures with eyes to see, skin to touch, tongue to enjoy taste and nose to smell but he himself is without these sensory organs. W qtrrsi The god of all (Sarvesvara) who himself is light, can be realised through the application of mind. I salute that powerful, adorable, innocent, omnipresent, Isa, Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुआ। कलिप्रिय! अनेक बेंची जानेवाली वस्तुओंसे युक्त व्यापारियोंके भारी समुदायके साथ जाते समय मार्गमें मरुभूमिमें रातमें (उसके ऊपर) डाकुओंका अत्यन्त उग्र असहनीय आक्रमण हुआ उसके बाद सब कुछ लुट जानेसे दुखी हुआ वह असहाय वणिक् मरुभूमिमें पागलकी भाँति इधर-उधर घूमने लगा। नारदजी! दु:खसे ग्रसित होकर उस वनमें घूमते हुए उसे मरुभूमिमें अपने जनके समान एक सुन्दर

English

The ever stable earth lifted up by him on a single tooth (viz. when god Visnu incarnated as Varaha) is so powerful as all creatures live on it. He sleeps after merging the entire world within him. I salute such magnificent god aiyiidd'lufd *r Sflifa rldifu I salute the god who is like an axe to the world tree (viz. at the time of destruction) ad who had pull out the splendour of mighty demons even when he was in the womb. O great demons! That great soul god in the form of world-yoni has introduced himself into the womb of Indra's mother having sixteenth fraction of his art (Kala) or rays. He has pull all your physical powers now. 5 am

हिन्दी अर्थ

शमीका वृक्ष मिला। थका तथा भूख-प्याससे अभिभूत हुआ वह वणिक् उस शमीवृक्षको पशु-पक्षियोंसे रहित देखकर उसके नीचे बैठ गया और सो गया तथा पूर्ण विश्राम कर दोपहरको जगा। उसके बाद उसने सैकड़ों

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Bali enquired- O grandfather! Who is such Hari now become cause for our fright? Here are several thousand demons with us who are more mighty than Vasudeva. faufafn: fyifw: xn Among these demons, some are Vipracitti, Sibi, Sanku, Ayahsanku, Hayas'ira, Asvasira, Bharikara, Mahahanu, Pratapi, Praghas'a, Sambhu, Durjaya and Kukuraksa. ng i dri i ^ Tqi {( PTr:i All these are great warriors, valorous and even capable to hold the burden of the entire earth. Kr$na is not even comparable ,to half power which each of these demons holds. said- Prahlada got angry at listening to such a statement derogating the power of god Visnu from his grandson. He said to Bali.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रेतोंसे घिरे एक प्रेतको आते हुए देखा प्रेतनायकको एक दूसरा प्रेत ढो रहा था और आगे रूखे शरीरवाले प्रेत दौड़ रहे थे। वनोंमें घूमनेके बाद वह प्रेत लौट रहा था। शमीवृक्षके नीचे आकर उसने वणिकयुत्रको देखा। स्वागतके साथ उसे अभिवादन

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I All these monsters and demons shall be killed under the rule of such a foolish and malafide king as you are. O evil mind! Who except you shall make such derogatory comments on the god of gods, sovereign Vasudeva and Mahabhaga ^ WUUM1 Ijcfi T Vl' TFl 4 TT d^ rf rl II ^ 6 II Who except you, destruction, fool, evil- minded, ignorant to soul (Ajitatma), violator of elder's advice; will put such derogatory remarks about the revered god who has originated all these demons and monsters told by you including gods, the movable and immovable properties, you yourself, me, these mountains, trees, rivers and forest found in this world with all oceans and islands by one mere friction of his art.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया। फिर (दोनोंने) परस्पर वार्तालाप किया। इसके बाद वह प्रेत छायामें सुखपूर्वक बैठ गया और उसने उससे कुशल पूछी और जानी। उसके बाद प्रेताधिपतिने चणिक्-बन्धुसे पूछा-साधो! यह बतलाओ कि तुम

English

It is a matter of anxiety to me that the cunning son I am blessed with who could reproduce a son speaking insults to the god of fwr vfari sram ? For to say your devotion for Krsna, the destroyer of the entire world with its creatures, had you not at least take a care of my honour, (who is your grandfather). ^ fsrowr: %gt$ Wrm :i ffa wwm O son of Diti! You yourself including this whole world also knows the fact that I love Krsna beyond my own life. (viz. no value of my life without Krsna).

हिन्दी अर्थ

कहाँसे आ रहे हो और कहाँ जाओगे ? तुम्हारा कल्याण हो। मुझे यह बताओ कि पशु एवं पक्षियोंसे रहित इस बड़े जंगलमें तुम कैसे आये? (पुलस्त्यजी कहते हैं--) ब्रह्मन्! प्रेतराजके इस प्रकार पूछनेपर वणिकूने थोड़ेमें उसे अपने देशका एवं धन-

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In spite of duly known to the fact that I love Krsna more than my life, you shown disrespect me condemning that god in my wfh t sft:ii vsu O Bali! Your preceptor (father) is Virocana, I am his preceptor (father) and my preceptor (father) is Narayana Hari. (When this is the position) you are condemning your preceptor (Virocana), his preceptor (Prahlada) and my preceptor Sri Krsna. Hence, your prosperity shall lick the dust as a result of such gross humiliation. IT Wm I O Bali! That supreme Janardana is the master of this whole universe. Considering me devoted to my preceptor (viz. I myself) you should have not criticised me. O accused of criticising the preceptor of this whole universe! as you have not taken the least care of me, I curse you. O Bali! the derogatory remark you made on Acyuta is more cruel than my murder. Hence, dethroned soon and live a pauper's life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाशका पूरा विवरण कह सुनाया। उसका पूरा वृत्तान्त सुन लेनेके बाद उसके दुःखसे दुखी होकर प्रेतपालने अपने बन्धुके समान (उसे मानते हुए) उस वणिकू- पुत्रसे कहा-सुव्रत! ऐसा होनेपर भी तुम्हें शोक नहीं

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As there is no other saviour except lord Kjsna from the ocean of worldly living, may I see you soon dethroned. i c^ ii? ^ ii Eulogy of Vamana by Brahma Lomaharsana said- The king Bali bowed several times on the feet of the preceptor (Prahlada) in order to pacify him. ITT ^ ' d& l P f i R Tf ^ Bali requested- O grandfather! Please, be happy and do not curse me as I fell pray to affection. Such remarks were made by me having been proud of power the vested in me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करना चाहिए। यदि तुम्हारा भाग्य प्रबल होगा तो धन अद्यातिथिरयं पूज्यः सहैव स्वजनो मम

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O great demon! I am a sinner as I had lost discretion on account of affection gripped. I say good the curse you have inflicted on me. Hltwitflfd Erciruite fir mi am R ^ ptimi O grandfather! As you have been aggrieved due to my obstinacy, I therefore, accept decay of fame and dethroning. % O grandfather! It is not tough to gain ruling over three-world, the luxury or anything other but a preceptor like you are rarely found.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्मिन् समागते प्रेताः प्रीतिर्जाता ममातुला

English

O guardian of demons! Be happy and spit on the anger now. I am burning in the fire erupted through your anger. iroiivaii Prahlada said- O grandson! I was gripped in affection and it had destroyed within moment my discretion. Hence, I cursed you. ^ *T ?TR O great demon! Had my discretion not vanished that moment, how then I would have cursed because god is omnipresent. O demon king! Don't be anxious any more as the curse will definitely act fully in the course of time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृताह्विकावुभौ जातौ वणिक् प्रेतपतिस्तथा भुक्तवत्सु च सर्वेषु कामतोऽम्भसि सेविते। अनन्तरं स बुभुजे प्रेतपालो बराशनम्

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II I suggest you to become a devotee to that lord Acyuta from this day and he only can 7TR TTM it gh ^?T: mi mi gfi'yjifq *rani **n 0 warrior! You have remembered that god of gods when I cursed you. Hence, I will say all which will good for you. wfti ^ ffig to Lomahar§ana said- When Aditi got all fructifying grace, the great illustrious god (Visnu) began to develop in her womb.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकामतृप्ते प्रेते च वारिधान्योदनं तथा। अन्तर्धानमगाद् ब्रह्मन् वणिक्युत्रस्य पश्यतः

English

That god Govinda later on with the initiation of the tenth month was bom in a dwarfs body. W&Mi dfw? The gods and their mother Aditi freed themselves from the tough grip of sorrow with the birth of that Jagannatha who was god of cppfar: msj Pleasant breeze started blowing, the sky looked clear and all organisms are inspired towards welfare activities.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वमेतन्ममाचक्ष्व को भवान् का शमी त्वियम् (देखो,) भाग्यके क्षय होनेपर धनोंका क्षय हो जाता है और फिर भाग्योदय हो जानेपर पुनः धन प्राप्त हो जाते हैं। चिन्तासे क्षीण हुए शरीरका उत्थान (वृद्धि) नहीं होता। ऐसा कहकर उसने अपने सेवकोंको बुलाया

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II O best Dvijas! The human beings lost anxiety and their mind tended to execute noble deeds. <t Mi R Pi m tf)<fifiwm?:i SHdtoto t tot 55T5 XT Lord Brahma appeared just when god Vamana was bom and performed the rituals like Jatakarma etc. He then chanted the orator srato wt tojfr II Brahma said- O god of gods! Victory to you. O undefeated! Victory to you. O preceptor to world, O Hari! Victory to you. O beyond birth and death, O unending god! Victory to you. O Acyuta! Victory to you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और उनसे कहा-मेरे अपने जनके समान इस अतिथिका सब प्रकारसे सत्कार करो। प्रेतो! स्वजनदर्शनके समान ही मुझे इस वणिक्पुत्रका दर्शन हुआ है। इसके मिलनेसे मुझे अत्यधिक प्रीति प्राप्त हुई है। उसके ऐसा कहनेपर

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II O unconquered! Victory to you. O Asesa! Victory to you. O inexpressible! Victory to you. O the supreme essence! O omniscient! You have originated the knowledge and its perceivable meaning! Victory to you. iwft ^ o n O Asesa! O witness of world! O creator! O preceptor of world! Victory to you. O creator, nourisher and destroyer by movable and immovable! victory to you. O absolute! Victory to you. O Asesa! Victory to you. O dweller in all hearts! Victory to you. O the beginning, middle and end of everything. O omniscient! O greatest! Victory to you. O beyond conscience of the people desirous of emancipation, O ever seeing god! O Isvara! Victory to you. O Yogis aim and O god! with Dama etc. virtues! Victory to you. O most micro-form god! O rare to knowledge! Victory to you. O formidable! O world form god! Victory to you. O minutest to the micro! Victory to you. O with and without sensory organs! Victory to you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इच्छाभर (भोजन-योग्य) दही और भातसे भरा अत्यन्त दृढ़ एक नया मिट्टीका पात्र आ गया। इसी प्रकार निर्मल शीतल जलसे भरा एक पानीका पात्र भी उन प्रेतोंके सामने उपस्थित हो गया उस अन्न एवं जलको प्रस्तुत हुए देखकर महामति प्रेतने कहा-वणिकपुत्र! तुम उठो एवं हैनिक (नित्य) कृत्य करो। उसके बाद वणिक् एवं प्रेतपति- दोनोंने घडेके जलसे विधिपूर्वक नित्य-क्रिया सम्पन

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O meditator on Maya (illusion)! Victory to you. O syllable on the bed of Sesa! Victory to you. O uplifter of the earth on a single tooth (Varaha)! Victory to you. O Nrsimha! O dissector of the hearts of gods' enemies, O Vis'vatman! O Maya Vamana! O Kesava! Victory to you. O god you are beyond the reach of illusion (Maya)! O the ruler of world! O Janardana! Victory to you. 0 god you are beyond imagination and are in countless forms. 0 absolute outstanding god! Victory to you. uf&dl O god you have increased numerous defects by way of Prakrti (nature). Such magnificent Hari! May you grow fast. The system of Teligion exists on you god. O Hari! Sankara, Indra gods including I myself, Sanaka etc. sages or Yogis are not capable to recognise you. *tcfyl Tt: II y ^ II O master of universe! You are covered by an apparel of illusion in this world. O god of all gods! Who ean recognise you without your

हिन्दी अर्थ

कौ। उसके बाद (प्रेतपतिने) पहले वणिकपुत्रको पर्याप्त दही और भात दिया और तब उन प्रेतोंको दिया। सभीके इच्छाभर भोजन एवं जलपान करनेके बाद प्रेतनायकने उत्तम भोजन किया

English

O sovereign! Only the devotee graced by you knows you and nobody else. O god of gods! O Isvara, O sovereign! O Bhavana! O the soul of the world! O Prthulocana! may you access growth for the origin of this world? Lomaharsana said- The dwarf Hrslkesa then smiled and said in an impressive and elegant manner. You yourself, Indra etc. gods and Kasyapa had prayed to me during ancient period. I had also promised to return the empire of heaven to Indra amid your presence. Aditi had then worshipped me and I again promised her that I would give Indra an empire consisting of the three-world absolutely free from

हिन्दी अर्थ

(पुलस्त्यजी कहते हैं कि) ब्रह्मन्! प्रेतके भलीभाँति तृप्त हो जानेपर वणिकपुत्रके देखते-ही-देखते जलपात्र और ओदन आँखोंसे ओझल हो गये। तब उस अत्यन्त ही आश्चर्यजनक दृश्यको देखकर उस बुद्धिमान् संयमी वणिक्ने उत्सुकतापूर्वक उस प्रेतपतिसे पूछा- साधो! इस निर्जन बनमें अन्न एवं उत्तम जलसे भरा घड़ा कहाँसे आ गया? अपेक्षाकृत तुम्हारे वर्णकी दृष्टिसे दुबले ये तुम्हारे भृत्य कौन हैं ? कुछ दृष्ट-पुष्ट शरीरवाले

English

I shall chalk out a plan there to enthrone the thousand-eyed Indra on the empire of three- worlds. I am giving a true statement to all of you present here. Lord Brahma then gave the hide of a black stag to Hrslkesa and lord Jupiter gave a sacrificial thread (yajnopavlta). *WS<d T=jitqvai^<i:i 3 ^ tfidcdttttlll 3 tan Marlci, the son of Brahma, gave him a stick of Palasa. Vasistha gave a kamandalu and Arigira gave a silk cloth. Pulaha gave an asana and Pulastya gave two yellow tint clothes. ?T Vedas with chanting "Orh", all scriptures and the dictums contemplated on philosophies like Samkhya Yoga etc. automatically inserted themselves into his mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुन्दर, तेजसे सम्पन्न और शुक्लवस्त्रधारी (हमारे- जैसे) बहुतोंकी परिरक्षा करनेवाले आप भी कौन हैं? आप मुझे यह सम्पूर्ण विवरण बतलाएँ कि आप कौन हैं एवं यह शमीवृक्ष कौन है?॥ ३७--४१॥

English

That Vamana (dwarf) with matted hair, a stick, an umbrella and a water-pot (kamandala) then went to the offering (yajna) hosted by demon king Bali. m fen ijqpt m O Brahmins! The land pressed by the feet of Vamana while walking were turned into deep trenches on his way to Bali. it amt <hamn4d i H i Traf xi i gw i MW frf 1 ^ The slow motion of Vamana shook the entire earth consisting of oceans, islands and mountains even when he was putting his steps

हिन्दी अर्थ

वणिक्पुत्रके ऐसे वचनको सुनकर उस प्रेतनायकने उससे सारे पुराने वृत्तान्तको कहा। (उसने कहा-) प्राचीन कालमें उत्तम शाकल नामके श्रेष्ठ नगरमें बहुलाके गर्भसे उत्पन्न हुआ मैं सोमशर्मा-इस नामसे

English

Jupiter became a guide to him and he also put a brake on his swift walking. For the sake of joking and recreation, he was also walking with him at slow speed. M: ?mt The great serpent came up from the nether region and began assisting that god with discus in hand. q 'tpi That sacred place is popular even today as Ahivila. A man seldom fears serpents when he merely visits that place and sees it. Description of the characters of VSmana and

हिन्दी अर्थ

स तु सोमश्रवा नाम विष्णुभक्तो महायशाः

English

Lomaharsana said- Bali asked Sukracarya the reason foi the shaking of the entire earth with all forests and mountains. O Acarya! What is the reason for the shaking of this entire earth consisting of oceans and mountains and why the fire is not accepting (burning) the oblation offered for the share of monsters? Hit mm MBraft:ii?n Having questioned by Bali, Sukracarya, the foremost of Vedic scholars, concentrated his mind a long on the topic enquired and then told to the chief of demons. WM

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रातर्भवति मे घोरा मृत्युतुल्या विषूचिका। न च कश्चिन्ममाभ्यासे तत्र तिष्ठति बान्धवः एवमेतादूशः पापी निवसाम्यतिनिर्घृणः

English

The everlasting supreme soul and the cause of this world (jagadyoni) has been bom as Kasyapa's son. TT TT m O demon king! He is undoubtedly, coming to your place of offering and this earth is shivering due to the steps he takes in walking. ^ igjrafw wtf 4n§4hgrqji * u By this very reason, these mountains are trembling, the oceans are on tides and this land is not capable to bear the burden of its He himself holds all gods, Gandharvas, demi-gods, monsters, the earth including serpents, the water, fire, air, ether, human beings and all great monsters. fsrorpsr TTfffi fed c It is the grave illusion of this world holding Krsna and this illusion of the holder and the held in turn is being perceived as the vacillation of the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सौवीरतिलपिण्याकसक्तुशाकादिभोजनैः । क्षपयामि कदन्नाद्यैरात्मानं कालयापनैः

English

As he is near, the monsters being enemies to the gods have been denied the oblation (Havi) and due to such influence, the three- fires are not accepting the share of monsters. spite# *oii Bali was in deep exhilaration on hearing the statement of Sukracarya. He said- 0 Brahmin! I am the luckiest and most successful of persons as the master himself of offering (yajnapati) is approaching me. Who is there any better person than me? gvfei wn Yogins stake their life in meditation only to see that supreme and imperishable God and he himself is coming today to my place of offering. 0 Acarya (Preceptor)! order me what should I do for him?