Adhyaya 4

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं तत्रासतो मह्यं महान् कालोऽभ्यगादथ। श्रवणद्वादशी नाम मासि भाद्रपदेऽभवत् ततो नागरिको लोको गतः स्त्रातुं हि सङ्गमम्। इरावत्या नडूवलाया ब्रहाक्षत्रपुरस्सरः

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Sukra said- O monster! The Vedas authorise only the gods to enjoy the oblations offered in yajha but you have made the monsters to accept them. ^ cranrs^ The god approaching here nourishes and gives stability to the world. He too creates the universe and he himself destroys the creation so made. All this is done on the basis of sattva property (guna). fooj: fwf fw: I V#ll As god Visnu is engaged in administrative function, you definitely will fall in bondage. Keep this important thing in your mind and do whatever you think best. ykojn m&i wt <rarra?igii ^ n 0 demon king! Don't bind yourself under any promise and do merely a humble chat that will not involve in giving anything.

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प्रातिवेश्यप्रसङ्गेन तत्राप्यनुगतोऽस्म्यहम्। कृतोपवासः शुचिमानेकादश्यां यतब्रतः

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TH SR I 0 great monster! God Krsna is under resolution to favour gods and execute something in their favour. He is determined to bring back prosperity to the gods. Hence don't say that you will give epough money for gods. % i fang Bali said- O Brahmin! How can I say even to the common people that the thing begged for is not with me? When this is the position of my conscience, how shall the god of gods be denied by me? #f[f# n Countless fasts and resolutions are observed in order to see that Hari and when he himself is coming and will beg me for anything, what achievement more than it will be for me to IT WT The god (yajhes'a) himself will beg for something with expressive words from me for whose grace the people observe Dama, purity etc. virtues and perform the most expensive offerings (yajna).

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प्रदत्तं ब्राह्मणेन्द्राय शुचये ज्ञानधर्मिणे तदेव जीवतो दत्तं मया दानं वणिक्सुत। वर्षाणां सप्ततीनां वै नान्यद् दत्तं हि किंचन

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II As the ruler of this world himself will ask for something from me, it indicates it climax of achievem&it and confirms the process through which I observed austerity. muirdpi w 3 ^ ^ O preceptor! Whether you suggest that I should answer in the negative to such a god coming as a beggar? I think it is better to die than to say 'no' to any person. When I have never refused anything to any person till date, how then will I refuse Acyuta anything on his arrival? wnw ft

हिन्दी अर्थ

एतत्ते कारणं प्रोक्तं यत्तदन्नं मयाम्भसा। दत्तं तदिदमायाति मध्याह्वेऽपि दिने दिने

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The excess donation may bring sometimes adversity to the bold persons but O preceptor! the donation not causing any hurdle in anyway is undoubtedly considered a better donation. W W W ¥ltf T zt gw: I 3 R: wgrorn faydl? wgr ^ mi Nobody in my realm is pauper, ailing, anxious, sad and in grief and all are virtuous. O lord! all people are healthy, sturdy, satisfied, meritorious and happy here. What to say more when I am also happy always? RWl O sage laureate! I have come to know through your information that I am going to gain the best fruit for donation of a distinct

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुरूरवाको रूपकी प्राप्ति और उसी सन्दर्भमें प्रेत और वणिक्की भेंट लक्ष्मीवान् वणिक् था, जिसका नाम था सोमश्रवा। वह महान् यशस्वी और विष्णुका भक्त था। मैं कृपण एवं दुर्मति था। अत: धन होते हुए भी न तो ब्राह्मणोंको दान करता था और न अच्छे अन्नका भोजन ही

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WW ytuilfd wfg If he satiates the gods by virtue of the donation received from me, it prima-facie purported the pleasure of Hari on my prayer through this offering (yajna). W?IT& W WTH WWt WWTII ^ 6 II ww If the seed of my donation is sown this time in the king seed, great eligible and revered Janardana, what is then left escaped from me? The donation is considered a hundred times greater then enjoyment (consumption). Hari as worshipped by me through yajna is definitely pleased with me. He, undoubtedly, is coming here to gratify me. If he is coming to kill me on account of my restrictions imposed on offering oblations to gods, such a death under his anger too will be

हिन्दी अर्थ

यदि मैं कभी भूलसे दही, दूध एवं घीसे युक्त पदार्थ भोजन कर लेता था तो रात्रिमें भयङ्कर मनुष्य मेरे शरीरको पीडित करते थे। प्रातःकाल मुझे मरणके समान (कष्ट देनेवाली) भयङ्कर विषूचिका (हैजा) हो जाया

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O great sage! take clear notice of my determination and please don’t interfere on donation to god when he arrives here. Lomaharsana said- As Bali could finish his statement, Janardana in dwarf form by illusion appeared there. wratr: ftererr trw 3*11 The monsters lost their splendour and began trembling when they saw Hari entered in the place of offering. TTlfeil Vasistha Visvamitra, Garga and other renowned sages present at that yajna sat on japa (silent chanting). Bali took it as the greatest achievement of his life. As all monsters were trembling and anxious, nobody said anything to Bali. Dazzled by the glowing presence of Hari, everyone adored him there. The dwarf form god Vi?nu appreciated the yajna, fire, clients, authorised members for performing that yajna and the items used for offering when he was given honour by Bali and those all great

हिन्दी अर्थ

करती थी। उस समय मेरे पास कोई भी बन्धु नहीं रहता था। मैं किसी-किसी प्रकार अपने प्राणोंको धारण करता था। इस प्रकार मैं अति निर्लज्ज पापयुक्त जीवन बिताता रहा। बेर, तिलपिण्याक, सत्तू, शाकादि एवं बुरे अन्नों (मोटे अन्न) कोदो, साँवा आदिको खाकर समय बिताते हुए मैं स्वयंको दुर्बल कर रहा था

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O Brahmins! all members to that function then arrived there and began appreciating the w ^ Over-excited Bali took Arghya, worshipped Govinda and said to him. 7 Trat ^ ^ <?T l Bali said- I give the items like gold, gems, elephant, horses, women, ornaments, cows and villages. The entire earth or.whatever you ask. Please, say what you want. All my possessions are yours.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुझे वहाँ इस ढंगसे रहते हुए बहुत समय बीत गया। (एक बार) भाद्रपदमासमें श्रवणद्वादशीकी

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Vamana laughed at such an ear-pleasing request of Bali and seriously said- i l P; I 'S'SII O king! give me only a piece of land measuring three steps as I want to construct a fire-place (agnisala). Give gold, villages and gems etc. things to other desirous people. fafr: f% cf Tft: 3RI w ww wifet Bali said- O the supreme designated! What use will you do of mere three steps measuring land? Ask for at least a land measuring one hundred or one hundred thousand steps. Lord Vamana replied- O demon king! I am thankful to you and an satisfied. Satisfy other persons with the donation as per their desire.

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इरावती और नड्वला नदियोंके संगममें स्नान करनेके लिये गये। पड़ोसी होनेके कारण मैं भी उनके पीछे- पीछे चला गया। एकादशीके दिन मैंने ब्रत रहकर पवित्रतासे उपवास किया। उसके बाद मैंने अनेक वस्तुओं-छाता, जूता और साथ ही सङ्गमके जलसे

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Hearing these words of great souled Vamana, Bali gave word to the great Vamana. When the custom of donation was under process, Vamana became gigantic with pouring water drops in his palm. He then showed his body consisting of all gods within (In such a gigantic form) the sun and moon were his eyes, ether was his head, earth was his two feet, the devils were his toes and Guhyaka were the fingers on hand. Vis'vedevas were his thighs, Sadhyas both his pubic, Yaksas his nails and nymphs the

हिन्दी अर्थ

ओदनसे पूर्ण मिट्टीका पात्र ज्ञानी, धार्मिक, पवित्र, श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मणको प्रदान किया

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All constellations were his sight, sun-beams were his hair, galaxies were his furs and the hermits were seated on those furs. Directions on their angles were his arms, directions were both his ears, both Asvinlkumaras were his ear-balls and air was *Rf spf: I Moon was his forehead and Dharma was his minck truth was his speech and his tongue was goddess Sarasvatl. God’s mother Aditi was his neck, Vidya (learning) was his shoulders, heaven door was his anus and Tvasta and Pusa were his brows. futrft :! Vais'vanara was his mouth and Prajapati was his testicles, supreme Brahma was his heart and sage Kasyapa was his

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वणिक्पुत्र ! मैंने अपने सत्तर वर्षोके (पूरे) जीवनमें (केवल) वही दान दिया था। इसके सिवा अन्य कुछ भी नहीं दान किया। प्रेतान्न दान करके मृत्युके बाद मैं प्रेत हो गया। मेरे अन्नसे जीवन धारण करनेवाले इन लोगोंने भी दान कभी नहीं किया है। मैने तुम्हें वह कारण बतलाया जिससे मेरे द्वारा दिये गये अन्न-जल प्रतिदिन दोपहरके समय (मेरे समीप) आ जाते हैं। जबतक मैं नहीं खाता, तबतक उनका क्षय नहीं होता। मेरे खाने और

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Vasu was his back, Marutas were all his body joints, Rudra was his chest and the great oceans were in his patience. 33 $ i Gandharva and mighty mantras were in his belly and wisdom, patience, splendour and all learning have existed in his loin. *TT% tfiri All luminaries and supreme Mahat tapa 1 are the splendid lustre of the Great God.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'पीनेके बाद सभी कुछ अदृश्य हो जाता है॥ ५५--५८॥

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The Vedas were on his body and armpits and great Istis of yajna, the endeavour of animals and Brahmins were both his pubic 3^ I As the moths go to the flames, those demons rushed to that great soul Visnu in such a gigantic form. The great monster Ciksura gripped his big toe under teeth. Lord gave a hard blow through the thumb and injured his neck. ^ -qg RT Tf l He churned badly all monsters by using his palms and toes and snatched the earth shortly ¥iwll The moon and sun were at the middle portion of his nipples while they shifted at the navel at the time of measuring the ether.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इयं तवोक्ता धर्मज्ञ मया कीनाशतात्मनः। श्रबणद्वादशीपुण्यं तवोक्तं पुण्यवर्धनम् यन्मया तात कर्तव्यं तदनुज्ञातुमर्हसि

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Moon and sun shifted to the pubic zone when lord Visnu measured the supreme loka (world) for divine cause. with his gigantic steps, lord Visnu killed all mighty monsters, measured the three-worlds and gave them back to Indra. That mightiest god Visnu then gave Bali the empire of Sutala named nether world which was just beneath the earth. Lord Visnu then said to Bali- As I have accepted the water given by you on my palm. you therefore, enjoy longevity for a Kalpa and become Indra when Vaivasvata Manvantara is over and Savamika Manvantara will commence. This is because I have already given Indra sanction to rule throughout the Manvantara currently in existence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'तत् तस्य वचनं श्रुत्वा वणिकुत्रस्य नारद। प्रेतपालो वचः प्राह स्वार्थसिद्धिकरं ततः

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The provision of the period which is worked out for some more than the seventy one frequency of four ages viz. the period of one Manvanatara, I will regulate the enemies of Indra during this entire period. hut wri RTO ctttift witiqyt annwmfaft: 1119311 ' cfi R HM % i far^ R R ins mi

हिन्दी अर्थ

यत् त्वया तात कर्तव्यं मन्दितार्थ महामते। कथयिष्यामि तत् सम्यक् तव श्रेयस्करं मम मुक्तस्तु सर्वदातूणां यास्यामि सहलोकताम्

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O Bali! He had worshipped me with sheer reverence for a long time. Hence, follow my words and enter into the nether world called Sutala and enjoy the divine pleasure there. There are several thousand palaces, reservoirs enriched with full blossoms lotus, fountains and streams flowing with clean and pure water. O demon king! reside there up to the period told by me. Smear scent on body, wear beautiful garments, garlands and sandal, enjoy the company of several hundred beautiful women, their dance and songs and remember that unless you give honour to Brahmins and gods, you will not enjoy all desirous pleasures deliberation of Bali and Sukra and the noble deeds of Bali and Visnu. WIM l td IT: t°ii 0 great souls! The person dethroned receives again his empire and the man suffering from pain of separation gets again an opportunity to see his beloved by listening to ciwrw wgiruj (By listening to it) the Brahmin gets proper learning in the Vedas, the K$atriya conquers the earth and the Vaisya receives prosperity as also the Sudra attains pleasure. Its listening absolves a man from his sins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बुधश्रवणसंयुक्ता साऽतिश्रेयस्करी स्मृता

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Markandeya eulogises Sarasvatl The hermits asked- How did the best river Sarasvatl among all other rivers originate? We see it flowing in Kuruksetra. 7W m: MM 7Rfa:l lidfswidl ff? cf)yg?t ? ii How did this holiest river adopt the western direction with its meeting in reservoir, originating several holy places at along its banks and its visible and invisible flow? Lomaharsana said- This everlasting holiest river having extreme power to absolve the evils by mere calling its to one's memory; it has emanated from the Plaksa tree.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रम्येऽथ शूरसेनाख्ये देशे प्राप्तः स वै वणिक् स्वकर्मधर्मयोगेन धनमुच्चावचं बहु। उपार्जयित्वा प्रययौ गयाशीर्षमनुत्तमम्

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This great river of clean water entered in Dvaita forest after penetrating the womb of several thousand mountains. fwi mcfcu^-yi ufiiiiiry ggr ijstf pioiw The great sage Markandeya saw goddess Sarasvatl on that Plaksa tree, bowed his head (3 O goddess! You are the mother of all lokas (worlds) and Arani (originator) of the gods. O goddess! all positions of truth, falsehood, leading to emancipation and wealth (essence) are annexed with you like two joint things (matter). O goddess! The supreme knowledge syllable and this mortal world has always existed within you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चकार स्वपितूणां च दायादानामनन्तरम्

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As the fire in wood and smell in land has existed everlastingly, knowledge (Brahma) and this entire world has existed within you. 0 goddess! Everything either movable or immovable exists in the syllable "Om". Whatever is in existence or non-existence holds three matras of the syllable Om. ywfdi H wi The three worlds (Bhuh, Bhuvah and Svah) 1 , the three Vedas (Rk, Yajuh and Sama), three learnings (Ayurveda, Dhanurveda and Gandharva), three fires (Garhapatya, Avahamya and Daksinagni), three luminaries (sun, moon and fire), three steps (vargas) i.e. Dharma, etc., three properties (sattva etc.), three varnas (Brahmana etc. three castes.), three gods, three dhatus (vata, pitta and kapha), three stages (awakening, dream, dormance) and three ancestors (father etc.,) all three matras 2 3 are your own forms. You are called Adya and Sanatani icon having varied forms of Brahma. qfr r aw

हिन्दी अर्थ

विमुक्तास्ते द्विज प्रेता ब्रह्मलोकं ततो गता: मैंने जो छाताका दान किया था, वही इस शमीवृक्षके रूपमें उत्पन्न हुआ है। एक जोड़ा जूताका दान करनेसे प्रेत मेरा वाहन बना है। धर्मज्ञ! अपने ग्रेतत्व-प्राप्तिका यह समस्त विवरण मैंने तुमसे कह

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Brahma (knowledge) perform Havihsamstha* and everlasting Pakasamstha 4 with the chanting of your name. wr m foot-notes of Markandeya Parana by E. Pargiter The Soma-samstha are (1) agni-stoma, (2) atyangi-stoma, (3) ukthya, (4) shodasin, (5) atiratra, (6) vajapeya, and (7) aptor-yama. The havih-samstha are (1) agnyadheya, (2) agni-hotra, (3) darsa-purnamasan, (4) caturmasyani, (5) pasu- bandha, (6) sautra-mani, and (7) agrajanesti/ different authors. According to Apastamba they are (1) aupasana-homa, (2} visva-deva, (3) isana-bali. According to Baudhayana, (1) huta, (2) prahuta, (3) ahata, (4) (5) ball- harana, (6) pratyavarohana, and (7) astaka-homa. According to Gautama, (1) astaka, (2) parvana, (3) sraddha, (4) sravani, (5) (6) and (7) asvayuji. 1 1 ^ II

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुनाया तथा परम पवित्र और पुण्यको बढानेवाली श्रवणद्वादशीका भी वर्णन कर दिया। प्रेतके ऐसा 'कहनेपर वणिकयुत्रने कहा-तात! मुझे जो करना हो उसकी आज्ञा दें। (पुलस्त्यजी कहते हैं कि ) नारदजी!

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O goddess. Undefinable, composed of half a measure, supreme, unchanging, imperishable, celestial, devoid of alteration is this your other supreme form which I cannot express. And even the mouth does not declare it, nor the tongue, the copper-coloured lip, or other organs. TT TT That form of yours is Visnu, Vrsa (Dharma) Brahma, moon, sun and the flame. Whose dwelling is the universe, which has the form of the universe; which is the ruler of the universe, the Supreme Ruler; which is mentioned in the discussions of the Sankhya and Vedanta philosophies, and firmly established in many Sakhas; which is without beginning middle or end; which is good, bad, and neutral. It is equally in one and manifold forms, based on one's exclusive devotion to the Vedas, beyond explanation, enriched with six properties (gunas) including luxury etc., consisting of countless explanations and a basis for the three properties (gunas). wi This form of yours being formed of the element property knows the origin of numerous powers and their originator too. It is the greatest and supreme pleasure (Mahatsukha). Tier

हिन्दी अर्थ

वणिक्युत्रका वह वचन सुनकर प्रेतपति अपनी स्वार्थसिद्धिकी बात कहने लगा- महामते! मेरे हितके लिये तुम्हें करने योग्य कर्म मैं बतलाता हूँ। उसे अच्छी तरह सम्पन्न कर लेगेसे तुम्हारा और मेरा (दोनोंका) कल्याण होगा। (देखो,) गया-तीर्थमें (जाकर और) ख्नानसे पवित्र होकर मेरे

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Things that are permanent, and others that perish; those again that are gross, or those that are subtler than the subtle; those again that are on the earth, or those that are in the atmosphere or elsewhere;— they all derive their perceptibility from you indeed. Whatever is tangible or intangible, that exists in all organisms in single form, that only for them and the form which is seen as separate forms in Dvaita (duality) that all is connected with your vowels and consonants. •m tg- first Tar ? ? n Thereupon, being praised thus, the goddess Sarasvatl, who is Visnu's tongue, answered the great hermit Markandeya. O Brahmin! I will follow you continuously and without feeling wearied myself wherever you want to

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाम (उद्देश्य)-से तुम पिण्डदान करो। सखे! वहाँ पिण्डदान करनेसे मैं प्रेतभावसे मुक्त होकर सर्वस्व दान करनेवालोंको मिलनेवाले लोकको प्राप्त कर लूँगा। भाद्रपदमासके शुक्लपक्षकी बुधवार एवं श्रवण नक्षत्रसे

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AW: Ttsfo # -mi ^*11 Markandeya said- The place at first famous as Brahmasara, then Ramahrda and finally renowned as Kuruksetra when it was cultivated by hermit Kuru is all good for your flow. Hence, please, flow there. THT II Lomaharsana said- Taking care of the words of highly intelligent Markandeya, the river flowed in Kuruksetra. W( VM T h%ht 3 II That holy water Sarasvatl entered in Rantuka, flowed through Kuruksetra and then took a turn towards the west.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युक्त पुण्य बढ़ानेवाली अत्यन्त माङ्गलिक यह द्वादशी (तिथि) कही गयी है 'वणिकूसे ऐसा कहकर प्रेतराजने अपने अनुचरोंसहित पवित्रतापूर्वक यथोचित क्रमसे अपने (पितरोंके) नामोंको बताया। उसे प्रेतके कन्धेपर चढ़ाकर मरु-भूमिसे बाहर छोड़ दिया गया। इस प्रकार वह वणिक् शूरसेन नामके

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There are several thousand holy places surrounded by hermits in Kuruksetra. I will describe them with pleasure of lord Brahma. wrot wt asfa wtwfi .1 Even evildoers are blessed when they bring into memory the holy places and visiting them absolves them from sins and a bath there enables them to attain emancipation. % at tftefai at % atrf% wit ^ The persons who keep in memory the holy places with sheer obeisance, please the gods and who take a bath there, attain the supreme