Adhyaya 22

हिन्दी अर्थ

आयाते वासुदेवे वद मम भगवन् धर्मकामार्थतत्त्वं किं कार्य किं च देयं मणिकनक- शुभदं तत्करिष्ये न चान्यत्

English

That addressed as have now come to you. O demon king! I have made a promise duly confirmed by the gentlemen. wgraifir r ^ grtrit roteri R R R sfc I always go to the bold man and seldom go to the impotent. Nobody in three-world is as mighty as you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुलस्त्य उवाच तद्वाक्यं भार्गवः श्रुत्वा हैत्यनाथेरितं वरम्। विचिन्त्य नारद प्राह भूतभव्यविदीश्वरः

English

You have won Indra by virtue of your valour shown in the war and thus, you have acquired my firm affection for you. 3PTT RR W ^!RR Will ^ RTR RR? O demon! This is the reason I have become affectionate to you firmly and to the level best as you have supreme power and the best RTS^ i Ml : II it

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्वया कृता यज्ञभुजोऽसुरेन्द्रा तस्याध्वरं हैत्यसमागतस्य कार्य हि किं मां परिपृच्छसे यत्।

English

Hence, I myself have come to you O most valorous and respected warrior. O the best demon! As you have bom in the family of Hiranyakas'ipu, your dead are therefore, not surprising at all. O king! The three-world seized by enemies has now again conquered by you bravely and thus, has enhanced the fame of your great grandfather, the son of Diti. With these word to the demon king Bali, the moon complexion goddess Jayas'ri entered in him and began radiating him. With her entrance, all other goddesses like Buddhi, Dhjti, Klrti, Prabha, Mati, K?ama, Samrddhi, Vidya, ethics, kindness, Sruti, Smrti, Murti, Santi, Kriya, Pu§ti, Tus(i too began living with ease like widows under shelter of Bali. and evil-doer. The human beings also became brilliant,‘religions, generous and dutiful. d4t4i q ?ll The great soul Bali was thus enriched with positive mission, self realisation, asceticism, performance of yajna, courteous, truthful, generous, defender to his own people and began providing subject with nice maintenance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कार्यं न देयं हि विभो तृणाग्रं यदध्वरे भूकनकादिकं वा

English

I II q ^ II During the regime of Bali in heaven, there was no person suffering from hunger, poverty Aditi obtains boon from Vjsnu 3 WB2R c(t: *11 Pulastya said- When the empire of three- worlds fell under the demons, Indra, the husband of Sac! went to the abode of Brahma with all gods. He saw there the lotus-bom Brahma and his father Kasyapa in the company of a number of wa-. wi

हिन्दी अर्थ

शुक्राचार्यने कहा-हैत्येश्वर! सुनो। निश्चय ही वासुदेव आ रहे हैं। इसीलिये अग्निदेव मन्त्रके द्वारा आहुति देनेपर भी आसुरीय भागोंको नहीं ग्रहण कर रहे हैं। दितीश! उनके चरण रखनेके भारको सहन न कर सकनेके कारण पर्वतोंसहित पृथ्वी काँप रही है। दितिज! पृथ्वीके कम्पनसे ये समुद्र आज तटका उल्लङ्कन कर गये हैं

English

Indra in company of all gods bowed his head before Brahma, Kasyapa and all those fd Indra along with gods said to the god of gods Pitamaha- O Pitamaha! The mighty Bali has seized my empire. Rgra 73 VI*.' 1% Mill Brahma said- O Indra! You are suffering from the account of pre-deeds performed by you. Indra asked- kindly, highlight the evils committed by me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुलस्त्यजी बोले-शुक्राचार्यका वचन सुनकर बलिने उनसे धर्मसे युक्त, सत्य, कल्याणप्रद और सभी प्रकारके उत्साहसे भरा वचन कहा

English

Kasyapa also said to Indra- “You have committed infanticide. You had once cut into several pieces the womb of Diti forcibly/’ srcraprof f? Indra said to his father- “O sovereign! That womb was split due to the omission committed by mother as she had become WRrat faft# ft #1411 Kas'yapa then replied- “On account of the fault committed by mother, that womb was become slave. You then hit hard by thunderbolt that slave too.” ff? fa# mrn ^ n Indra said to Pitamaha when heard this- ‘ ‘O sovereign! Kindly tell me the procedure for regrettal that could efface the sin.”

हिन्दी अर्थ

बलिने कहा--भगवन्! वासुदेवके आनेपर मेरे करने योग्य धर्म, काम एवं अर्थके तत्त्वको बतलायें। मैं उन्हें मणि, स्वर्ण, पृथ्वी, हाथी अथवा अश्वमेंसे क्या दान करूँ? मैं मुरारिसे क्या कहूँ? अपना अथवा उनका क्या कल्याण सिद्ध करूँ? आप मुझे कल्याणकारी, मङ्गलमय तथा प्रिय तथ्य बतलायें। मैं वही करूँगा, अन्य कुछ नहीं करूँगा

English

Brahma, Vasistha and Kasyapa told Indra the following procedure benevolent not only for him but for the entire world. W JTOirer 7RUT TT #Tl fayrsilclll Go at shelter to Purusottama Madhav holding conch, discus and mace in hands. He will certainly do your all good. TTpn#sfa hr tt ftsrni h T#f u II That thousand eyed god then enquired- "Where is possible the progress within short term?” The gods said to him- "It is only possible at short term on the earth." Mft f gij lm tt - < sy q r ft i #3 fini H Wi r d re ft

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुलस्त्यजी बोले-नारदजी! हैत्यपतिद्वारा कहे गये उस उत्तम वचनको सुननेके पश्चात् भूत एवं भविष्यके जाननेवाले भार्गवने विचार कर कहा- तुमने श्ररुतिद्वारा प्रतिपादित मार्गमें अनधिकृत

English

II When so said by Brahma, Kasyapa, the son of Marlci and Vasistha, the gods’ king Indra descended on the earth. Hit: He began to live at the holy place located at the north to Kalingara mountain, south to Himadri, east to Kusasthala and west to The king Gaya had during ancient period, executed one hundred sacrifices of horses, eleven hundred sacrifices of human beings and one thousand Rajasuya yajna with daksina in abundance. c I

हिन्दी अर्थ

असुरेन्द्रों (हैत्यों)-को यज्ञभागका भोक्ता बनाया है एवं वेदप्रमाणके अनुसार यज्ञभोक्ता देवोंको अधिकाररहित कर दिया है। इसी कारण हरि आ रहे हैं। हैत्य! तुमने मुझसे जो प्रश्‍न किया कि यज्ञमें उनके आनेपर कया करना चाहिए, तो (उसके विषयमें मेरा यह कहना है कि) यञञमें तिनकेके नोकके बराबर भी पृथ्वी या सुवर्ण आदि (कुछ भी) उन्हें नहीं देना चाहिए।

English

When Gaya had performed the yajna called popularly Mahamedha rare to perform by the gods and demons, inexpressive and sky form Murari had lived that holy place. He then became popular as Gadadhara in the form of sharp axe for the largest tree of evils. Where the great Brahmin receive the position of Pitamaha in spite of unknown to Vedas and scriptures. The man receives the unending fruit of Mahamedha under the grace of god even when he once offers worship to There flows the best Mahanadi, the virgin of divine hermit (Narada). It approaches to Himalaya in the form of water and decays the worldly evils by sipping, bathing and merely looking at her. Indra went at the excellent bank of Mahanadi for worship of god Vispu and began living these in a cottage. Indra observed a good routine consisting of bath, lying on ground, living on one time good in begged and by worshipping

हिन्दी अर्थ

जनार्दने लोकपतौ कथं तु

English

He observed celibacy strictly and kept him free from sex and anger upto a year thereafter. Thus, his penance for a year was completed. jftilsfw ? ? II 0 Narada! Gadadhara Visnu then pleased and said to Indra- "I am pleased on you. You should now go because your sins have O Indra! You shall now shortly take over your state. O Indra, I will do all that defend your interests. WET With these words, Gadadhara suggested him to take bath in the river Manohara and then gave fare-well. When Indra took a dip, the evils till then existing with him said- "Give us permission to leave, please." Indra said to those evils- "As you have bom on account of the sins committed by me, you shall be addressed as Pulinda. Go and live in the middle of Himalaya and Kalinjara, two great mountain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं च श्रूयते श्लोकः सतां कथयतां विभो। सद्धावो ब्राह्मणेष्वेव कर्त्तव्यो भूतिमिच्छता। दृश्यते हि तथा तच्च सत्यं ब्राह्मणसत्तम पूर्वाभ्यासेन कर्माणि सम्भवन्ति नृणां स्फुटम्। वाक्कायमानसानीह योन्यन्तरगतान्यपि

English

With these words to Pulindas, the purified Indra got honour from gods, siddhas and yaksas and went to the cottage of his religious Indra approached to Aditi with folded hands, bowed head, touched her lotus feet and then he described his penance before her. shelter to you. Pulastya said- When Aditi saw Indra seized of power of subjugated by Bali, sheltered to god sun with imposing control on mind and mm OT

हिन्दी अर्थ

या वृत्ता मलये पूर्व कोशकारसुतस्य तु

English

She then draw a sketch of sun god with red sandal, worshipped by offering Karvlra flower (kanail flowers), lighted Dhupa and grain worth consumable by sun as also best food cooked with ghee. She observed fast, recited sacred psalms and sat there for long. fsjffrsffi $duunm mm Erafr r f fad Ml She did salute, took bath and worshipped on next day also and gave Brahmins kanaka, sesamum and ghee. Then see observed more hard penance. These acts in worship made Sun graceful. He came out from the orbit, stood up before Aditi and said- siiurd u O daughter of Daksa! I am very pleased on the fast observed by you. You therefore, shall definitely receive rare things by virtue of my

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथयस्व महाबाहो कोशकारसुताश्रयाम्। कथां पौराणिकीं पुण्यां महाकौतूहलं हि मे

English

I will take birth from your belly, bring back the throne for your sons and kill all demons. staro wm gqr: fr:ii*?n Hearing those words of Vasudeva, O Brahman! Aditi with shivering body frequently said to Jagatyoni Vi§nu- You hold this entire world consisting of movable and immovable. Then tell me that how my belly will hold you as baby? O god! You hold this three-world. Your armpit holds seven seas including all mountains. Who then dare to hold you? ?!%: Hence, O Janardana! Do such thing which one side restore the empire of gods and no bigger trouble caused to me on the other.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्वाभ्यासनिबद्धां हि सत्यां भृगुकुलोद्वह

English

Visnu said- O lucky lady! It is true that the gods and demons cannot hold me. I will still take birth from your womb. O goddess! I will hold myself, the bhuvanas, the mountains and Kas'yapa including you yourself through an exercise of Yoga. 0 mother! You need not worry at all. fa fast Ul %UT: C II O daughter of Daksa! the demons shall cross their splendour when I will establish as foetus in your belly. O Brahmana! With these words god Visnu, the killer of enemies, inserted in the belly of that goddess through a fraction of his splendour for safeguarding the interests of II Teachings of Prahlada to Bali

हिन्दी अर्थ

कोशकार इति ख्यात आसीद् ब्रहमंस्तपोरतः तस्यासीद् दयिता साध्वी धर्मिष्ठा नामतः श्रुता। सती वात्स्यायनसुता धर्मशीला पतिव्रता

English

Pulastya said- According to the statement of Visvayoni (creator), the demons become powerless when the dwarf from god was inserted into the womb of the mother of gods. When the mighty Bali saw the demons lost of splendour, he said Prahlada. Bali said- O father! Kindly tell me the reason that why have the demons lost of power? O knower to all good and bad! You are supreme learned. 3J737 *7fc? Pulastya said- Why and by whose effect the splendour of demons have receded was the question on which Prahlada concentrated his mind for a moment in order to see the clue and explain the same. #'IM7I 33 f#qj: As that soul of Yogi came to know the fear arisen due to Vasudeva, he pondered on tracing the presence of Visnu through his intuitive power.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान् वामनके आगमनसे पृथ्वीकी क्षुव्धता

English

Narada! In course of applying his intuitive power, he presumed and traced seven nether in the lower part of navel zone and then pulled his power towards upper side of naval zone in order to see Bhuh etc. lokas. He saw lotus shaped land and the great lotus shaped Meru enriched with great prosperity and gold in the middle of that land. Ttoighft trr# 3 # gf#iuu He saw eight rulers of loka (world) in Mahapurls upside and Vairajpun upper side that Mahapurl. It was the abode of lord He saw below that the cottage of gods' mother Aditi, a sacred place, adored by gods and filled with the birds and animals. O sage! Having seen Aditi, filled with supreme splendour, Prahlada entered into the belly of Aditi in order to trace Madhusudana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस तरहका अर्थहीन और सामयुक्त वचन उनसे कहना चाहिए कि विभो! जिसके पेटमें भूलोक, भुवर्लोक एबं स्वर्लोकके स्वामी तथा रसातलके शासक सदा निवास करते हैं ऐसे आपको दान देनेमें कौन समर्थ हो सकता बलिने कहा- भार्गव ! मैंने निम्रकोटिकी वृत्तिवाले याचकके आनेपर भी यह बात नहीं कही कि मेरे पास कुछ नहीं है और मैं देना नहीं चाहता तो लोकपति जनार्दनके याचक बनकर आनेपर मैं इस प्रकार कैसे कह

English

He saw that Madhava, the ruler of the world and the foremost among all beings, in the form of a dwarf man in her belly. When he saw Pundarikaksa 1 holding conch, discus and mace and all gods and demons merged with him, he immediately calculated by the same power of intuition that the cause for loss of demons energy is the incarnation of Visnu in dwarf form. Then, he gradually, came back to the normal state. ygidl 3133 yuiut v#h The wisest Prahlada then saluted Madhusudana and replied benevolent to Bali, the son of Virocana. eft Prahlada said- O king of demon! The cause of fear an the effect of which has made demons loss of their energy is now known to me perfectly. Please, listen to what I am going to tell you. Rudra, Surya and fire etc. gods defeated by you asked the shelter of Hari.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सकता हूँ। विभो! सज्जनोंके द्वारा कही गयी इस तरहकी पवित्र वाणी सुनी जाती है कि ऐश्वर्य चाहनेवाले मनुष्यको ब्राह्मणोंके प्रति अच्छे भाव रखने चाहिए। ब्राह्मणश्रेष्ठ! यह सत्य भी मालूम होता है कि वचन,

English

That preceptor of world, the chivalrous Hari, had assured Indra etc. gods to live fearlessly and has now appeared in Indra etc. gods to live fearlessly and has now appeared in the womb of Aditi, the mother of gods. ferflf ii 0 Bali! It is my opinion that he was abducted the splendour of you all, O Bali! Remember that the dark cannot bear the dawn. Pulastya said- When Bali heard the statement of Prahlada, his lips began vibrating up and down and as the future events cannot be restricted, Bali enquired Prahlada in anger. Bali said- O father! Who is this Hari? Which has become cause for our fear. We have several hundred demons mightier than H?# Htlfadl: larf ? Those people had defeated, suppressed their ego and driven out from the territory of heaven the several thousands gods including Rudra, fire, mind and Indra etc.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरीर एवं मनके द्वारा किये गये मनुष्योंके कर्म दूसरी योनियोंमें भी पहलेके अभ्याससे स्सष्टरूपसे प्रकट होते हैं। द्विजश्रेष्ठ! प्राचीन कालमें मलयपर्वतपर घटित हुई कोशकारके पुत्रकी प्राचीन कथाको कया आपने नहीं शुक्राचार्यने कहा--महाबाहो! कोशकारकी पुत्रसम्बन्धिनी पवित्र प्राचीन कथाको मुझसे कहो। उसे सुननेके लिये मुझे महान् कौतूहल हो रहा है

English

That mighty Vipracitti is the commander of my army. He had pulled the discus more speedy than the chariot of sun. ?3 II 3P3 *r fguj; Ayahsankha, Siva, Sambhu, Asiloma, Vilomakrt, Trisha, Makaraksa, Vrsaparva and Nateksana and other numerous experts in war are my assistants and Visnu is even not equal to the sixteenth friction of their power. l bil l ^ l IRhll ggiffe l Pulastya said- Prahlada annoyed when he heard such criticism of god Visnu and cursed him- "I reprimand the evildoer and wicked fool like you. Why does your tongue not fall on ground while criticising god Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बलिने कहा भृगुकुलश्रेष्ठ! पूर्वके अभ्याससे सम्बद्ध इस सत्य कथाको मैं यज्ञमें कह रहा हूँ; आप सुनें। ब्रह्मन्! महर्षि मुद्गलका कोशकार नामसे प्रसिद्ध एवं ज्ञान और विज्ञानसे सम्पन्न एक तपस्वी पुत्र था।

English

O fool! O wicked! You are condemnable for gentlemen and learned people because you are criticising the only preceptor of three-worlds. ^ W 3 : fan I myself is also uncivilsed who reproduced you father because he in turn got such cruel and god critic son. W You and these mighty demons undoubtedly know that there is no other person beloved me as Visnu himself. srrasfir ift nni Hari is favourite to me more than my own breathing. You are known to this fact, yet deliberately you have criticised him before

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसकी पत्रीका नाम था धर्मिष्ठा। वह वात्स्यायनकी कन्या 'पतित्रता, साध्वी, धर्मका आचरण करनेवाली तथा पतिकी सेवा करनेमें निष्ठा रखनेवाली थी। उस स्त्रीके गर्भसे एक पुत्र हुआ, जो स्वभावसे ही मूढ़ था वह गृँगे मनुष्यकी तरह न बोलता और अन्धेकी भाँति वह देखता भी नहीं था। अपने उस जन्मे हुए पुत्रको मूर्ख, गुँगा और अंधा समझकर ब्राह्मणीने छठे दिन उसे घरके द्वारपर फेंक दिया।

English

Your father is adorable and preceptor to you. I am preceptor and honourable to him. God Hari, preceptor of this entire universe is my preceptor and honourable too. ^ m ? II 3 n II O foolish evildoer! The preceptor to preceptor i.e. supreme preceptor is worth more respect and honour from you. You criticise the respected hence, why don't you decline. You has made these evildoer demons more cruel and notorious as you the critic of Vasudeva are the ruler of them. O sinner! As you have criticised an adorable and honourable Hari, you will loss the rein of your ruling. mrm enwr mii 3mi As nobody is more favourite to me than Hari to my mind, acts and speech. Hence, fall from the throne and suffer from the dishonour.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कोशकारद्विजगृहे तस्यानीतः प्रभो सुतः

English

As nobody than him is equal to his powers, hence, loss your throne and be an item to fl&nufa As nobody else than Vasudeva is the shelter of all worldly organisms, hence, may I see your fall from the throne. yrm$ tt Pulastya said- O Brahmin! The mighty Bali immediately alighted down from his throne, bowed his head with folded hands and said- "O preceptor! Kindly, please on me because preceptors pardon the disciples whenever any fault is committed on their part. ^ ^ O mighty demon! You have all right to curse me. I am not afraid of enemies and decline of the throne too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महाज्ञानी द्विजेन्द्रोसौ ततः शप्स्यति कोपितः इत्येवमुक्ता सा रौद्रा राक्षसी कामचारिणी। समाजगाम त्वरिता समुत्पत्य विहायसम्

English

O sovereign! I feel no sorry for decline of state from my ruling. The only cause for my agony is that I have committed something so worse as you aggrieved. ffilfqrarti HH T UWft *jrer: Ivivh'i *Pf l ll , S?ll Hence, O father! Kindly, pardon me. I am an orphan and a child of caprice mind. The preceptors always pardon their students found guilt but when they express regret for the Pulastya said- Prahlada, the greatman having detached feelings and extreme devotion to god Visnu's feet thought sometime and then reciprocated his grandson in these ^ }TR 1M Prahlada said- O father! The affection had covered my discretion and understanding both. This was the reason, I cursed you while I am known very well to the fact that Visnu is omnipresent and omniscient.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रुरोद सुस्वरं ब्रह्मन् प्रक्षिप्याडुष्ठमानने

English

O demon! You had definitely such future and this very thing had inserted affection, the lock to the room of discretion within me at that moment. Hence, O sovereign! Don’t worry for the state. The preponderant matters seldom A wise man should not feel dismay on arrival and departure of the son, friend, wife, royal luxuries and the wealth. O king of demons! As the pleasure and grief come down according to the provision of pre-discharged activities, it is better to endure them all by establishing a possible co¬ fgqtrafr mi i f A resolute and balanced man should not fall prey to anxiety and never give up the shelter of patience when wealth in abundance knocks at his door.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सा क्रन्दितं चिराच्छुत्वा धर्मिष्ठा पतिमब्रवीत्। पश्य स्वयं मुनिश्रेष्ठ सशब्दस्तनयस्तव ततो विहस्य प्रोवाच कोशकारो निजां प्रियाम्

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The best people do not feel pleasure when wealth comes to them nor they feel dismay when it goes out. They always stand for their duties and seldom deviated. fq&'kci O lord of demons! You should not feel any bad for the curse inflicted by me due to my being blind in affection. You are scholar and a scholar never feels pain. O warrior! Listen to the words in essence and benevolent for you yourself and all others and bring in practice these. 7T ^ O king of demons! Go to the shelter of that Purusottama who is yielder of refuge. He will only defend you from this fear.

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एतेनाविश्य धर्मिष्ठे भाव्यं भूतेन साम्प्रतम्। 'कोऽप्यस्माकं छलयितुं सुरूपी भुवि संस्थितः

English

The people sheltering to Hari, Visnu, beyond the beginning, middle and end, preceptor to the movable and immovable worlds, the uplifter of the people fell in the worldly pit (trench) through his hands and regulating authority of all- definitely attain to all pleasure viz. never fall prey to the sorrow. O mighty demon! Engross your mind with that god and be his devotee. That Janardana will do your all welfare. I will also go on pilgrimage after due worship of god so as my sins could resolve. I will go where acyuta Nrsimha, the master of this entire universe is. ?friifiraf<f ^ faropti gsf 7 m Pulastya said- The great soul Prahlada summoned god Visnu, the king of Yogis after he consoled Bali this way and he went on journey with due permission of the ruler of demon communities. Defeat of Dhundhu demon

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उसके बाद सूर्पाक्षी नामकी एक दुराचारिणी एवं नवजात बालकोंको चुरा लेनेवाली राक्षसी अपने दुबले-पतले पुत्रको लेकर वहाँ आयी और अपने पुत्रको वहाँ छोड़कर उसने ब्राह्मणपुत्रको उठा लिया। उसे लेकर खानेके लिये शालोदर नामक पर्वतपर चली गयी। उसके बाद उमे आयी हुई जानकर घटोदर नामके उसके अंधे पतिने पूछा-प्रिये! तुम क्या लायी हो ?

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Narada said- O great Brahmin! How may pilgrims were visited by Prahlada? Describe the pilgrimage of Prahlada appropriately and with full account. *JTJ H-j Pulastya said- Listen please, the description on pilgrimage made by Prahlada capable to destroy the evil mud and provide sacred mind to execute noble deeds. tsetrt yfviotii % wm ^ He left behind the mountain Meru made up of gold and visited at the popular holy place addressed as Manasa Tirtha where gods reside and Suresa, in the form of a fish lives.

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उसने कहा--राक्षसपते! प्रभो! मैं अपने बच्चेको कोशकार मुनिके घरमें रखकर उनके पुत्रको लायी हूँ। राक्षसने कहा-भद्रे! तुमने यह ठीक नहीं किया। वह श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मण महाज्ञानी तो है; किंतु वह (इस कार्यसे)

English

He worshipped at that holy place Acyuta Jagannatha with Vedic hymns after bath and tarpana made for the Pitrs or deceased ancestors and gods. OTpzt Further, he worshipped with observing fasts, the gods, hermits, ancestors and human beings and went to see Kacchapa (tortoise) absolving evils in the river Kausikl. 3T tmuitit fefrj ^ II He took bath in that great river, worshipped Janardana, observed fasts, purified him and gave daksina to Brahmins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुपित होकर (तुम्हें) शाप दे देगा। सुन्दरि! इसलिये शीघ्र इस रौद्र रूपवाले मनुष्यको छोड़कर तुम किसी दूसरेके पुत्रको ले आओ। ऐसा कहनेपर वह स्वच्छन्दचारिणी डरावनी राक्षसी आकाशमें उड़ती हुई शीघ्र (वहाँ) चली गयी। ब्रह्मन्! घरके बाहर छोड़ा गया वह राक्षसपुत्र भी मुखमें अँगूठा डालकर उच्च स्वरसे रोने लगा। उस धर्मिष्ठाने अधिक समयके बाद रुलाई सुनकर पतिसे कहा--मुनिश्रेष्ठ! पुत्रको स्वयं देखिये,

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He saluted Jagannatha existed there in the form of a tortoise and went to see the god having horse mouth and addressed as Krsna from there. He took bath in a reservoir Devahrda offered tarpana to the gods and pitaras, worshipped Hayagriva and then returned to Hastinapura. fgfirarf Wm ^ R ii He took bath there, worshipped Jagannatha Govinda god holding discus in his hand and then reached near Yamuna river. He took there bath too, do tarpana of hermits, pitaras and gods and finally, went to see Trivikrama, the god of gods and master of this world. gjw gt wr feroj: ^ nw O Narada asked- God Vi$nu, the ruler of this world will now hold a body rising fear for the three-world and will thus, bind Bali. Therefore, how the all-pervading Vi$nu has been spoken of as having strided over the three worlds in three steps in former time also or tell me whom did Visnu bind? Pulastya said- Listen carefully the introduction with Trivikrama, his period of birth and who was tied by him that time as being explained by me now. A wedlock son of Kas'yapa and Danu was mightiest and valorous. His name was

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपका यह पुत्र शब्द करने लगा। डरकर वह तपस्विनी गृहके भीतरसे बाहर निकली। उस श्रेष्ठ ब्राह्मणने भी उस शिशुको देखा। अपने पुत्रके ही समान रंग और रूप आदिसे युक्त उस बालकको देखकर कोशकार मुनिने

English

O Narada! That demon worshipped Brahma, the great giver through strict penance and requested him to make him so strong as undefeated by Indra gods. 7? rt TOt fidrm fc faami ii ^ n When Brahma pleased on his penance, he booned him as desired. That mighty Dhundhu then went to heaven. fen l JMchrvi'tf Ttfoll During initiation period of the fourth Kali when Hiranyakas'ipu was ruling Dhundhu conquered all gods including Indra and seized

हिन्दी अर्थ

हँसकर अपनी पत्रीसे कहा--॥ २९--३६॥ धर्मिष्ठे! इस बालकके अंदर अवश्य कोई भूत प्रवेश कर गया है। हमलोगोंको धोखा देनेके लिये सुन्दर रूपवाला कोई (भूत) इस स्थानपर विद्यमान है। ऐसा कहकर उस मन््वेत्ताने हाथमें कुशा लेकर मन्त्रोंके द्वारा

English

The mighty demon Hira^yakas'ipu used to stroll around Mandara mountain under subordination from Dhundhu. The demons also began to live and enjoy the pleasure of heaven voluntarily. All gods were very anxious and began to live in the abode of Brahma. gtarcssr wi When Dhundhu heard of gods' residing in abode of Brahma he said to demons- O demons! Let us march to the abode of Brahma to win Indra etc. gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूमिको रेखासे अङ्क्तकर राक्षसपुत्रको बाँध दिया। इसी बीच सूर्पाक्षी वहाँ पहुँची और अदृश्यरूपमें (छिपकर) घरसे दूर स्थित होकर उसने ब्राह्मणके बालकको फेंका।

English

When demons heard Dhundhu, they replied- O king! We are lack of that speed which may proceed us to the abode of Brahma. The route to Brahmaloka is inaccessible and very far from here. TTfqfa *T $ f % g:l A world called Mahah is existed at several thousands yojana away from here. The hermits reside there. A sight of those hermits is so powerful as it can bum all demons. A world known as "Jana" exists at another one crore yojana distance where the cows lie. O great king! The dust flown from their movement is of killing effect to us. The world "Tapa" surrounded by ascetics is at another distance of six crore yojana. O demon! The great Sadhyas live there. The expirated air from them is intolerable to us. Then there exists the world "Satya" radiating with the light of one thousand Adityas at a distance of thirty crore yojana thereafter. That world is the residence of that god who had provided you with a home. The gods etc. avail growth by hearing to the recital of Vedas from them and the demons as also their homogeneous receive recession to

हिन्दी अर्थ

तं क्षिप्तमात्रं जग्राह कोशकारः स्वकं सुतम्। सा चाभ्येत्य ग्रहीतुं स्वं नाशकद् राक्षसी सुतम् स राक्षसशिशु्ब्रह्मन् भार्यायै विनिबेदितः

English

I Hence, O warrior Dhundhu! Don't even think of this because the abode of Brahma is always impossible to ascend. ffat ff: IT TT^ Hearing their words, Dhundhu, who intended to reach at Brahmaloka to win the gods; said to the demons- $ Ih 0 warrior demons! How and by what manner one can access to there? How did Indra reach there with gods?

हिन्दी अर्थ

दक्षा संयोजितोऽत्यर्थं क्षीरेणेक्षुरसेन च

English

On being enquired by the king, those demons replied- "We do not know that manner. However, there is no doubt that Sukracarya is known to this act." Hearing the words of demons, Dhundhu then asked Sukracarya, the priest of demons- "Please, tell me that what deed can enable to access at the abode of Brahma?" CTtwra forai4 : :l gfef yra: tiw 5 O favourite to Kali! He was then told the activities of Indra, the enemy of Vrtra. (He said)- O demon king! Indra, during ancient period had performed one hundred Asvamedha yajnas. On account of this, he could went to the abode of Brahma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पित्रा च कृतनामानौ निशाकरदिवाकरौ नैशाचरिर्दिवाकीर्तिर्निशाकीर्तिः स्वपुत्रकः। तयोश्चकार विप्रोऽसौ ब्रतबन्धक्रियां क्रमात्

English

The mighty lord of demon wished to perform Asvamedha yajna when he heard this from Sukracarya. He then invited the preceptor of demon and the selected demons and said- "I will organise Asvamedha yajnas and give daksina to the Brahmins. Hence, come with me. Let us move to the earn and perform Asvamedha voluntarily and appropriately by subjugating the kings call Nidhis and order Guhyakas." t* w*fr Invite the hermits. Let us move to the bank of Devika river. That holy river is all benevolent and shall provide us with all success. We will organise yajna after reaching at that ancient place. The preceptor of demon okayed the plan of that demon and he happily ordered Nidhis to trat faff fe

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रतबन्धे कृते वेदं पपाठासौ दिवाकरः। निशाकरो जडतया न पपाठेति नः श्रुतम्

English

Sukra, the great Bhargava' then reached at the bank of Devika river, the ancient holy place and consecrated Dhundhu for hosting the Asvamedha yajna. 9 % n 0 Brahmin! The disciples of Sukra and learned Brahmins of Bhargava clan became the member and Rtvija to that yajna under instructions of Sukra. O sage! The king of demons made Svarbhanu etc. demons the consumer (bhogi) to the oblation (havi) of that yajna under permission of

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततः स पित्रा क्रुद्धेन क्षिप्तः कूपे निरूदके। महाशिलां चोपरि वै पिधानमवरोपयत् तत्रास्त्यामलकीगुल्मः पोषाय फलितोऽभवत्

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The yajna then stated and horse was released free. The mighty demon Asiloma followed the path of that demon. fgw p Torf:i Weft II O hermit! The smoke emitted from that yajna covered the earth with mountains, the ether, directions and sub-directions. The sky touching fragrance began to flow in the abode ct

हिन्दी अर्थ

उच्चैः प्रोवाच केनेयं कूपोपरि शिला कृता

English

The gods were desperated by smelling that fragrance. They came to know that Dhundhu has taken consecration of Asvamedha. They thereafter, took shelter to Janardana including Indra as he is only shelter to- all suffering All gods saluted god Janardana, the lotus navel and great giver and said in sharp pain- 0 god of gods Visnu! You always remove gods from the trap of grief and do welfare to all movable and immovable organisms. Please, listen to our submission in pain. The king of demons, Dhundhu has taken sky rocketing growth. That mighty demon has conquered all gods and seized the three-world. O Hari! There being no defender than Pinakin to gods, that demon has grown like a disease left in carelessness. He now wants to conquer and subjugate us even in the abode of Brahma and he has consecrated under suggestions of Sukra for Asvamedha yajna. (et'ilg X ^ II That might demon wants to get into Brahmaloka and defeat gods by virtue of one hundred Asvamedha sacrifice, he has already

हिन्दी अर्थ

कूपान्तस्थः स तां वाणां श्रुत्वा मातुर्निशाकरः। प्राह प्रदत्ता पित्रा मे कूपोपरि शिला त्वियम् भगवान् वामनके आगमनसे पृथ्वीकी क्षुब्धता

English

II q o Hence, O preceptor of this whole universe! Please, do some immediate acts which may breach the process of Asvamedha, so arranged by him so that we all could take a sign of traf q On hearing the words of gods, God Visnu assumed them living fearless and made them to return to Brahmaloka. He was well known that Dhundhu is religion abiding thereby undefeated. Hence, he thought fastening him under certain conditions. God Visnu then disguised Vamana (dwarf) and left him flowing with the water of Devika river like a wooden piece. Within a moment, the open hair god began giving up and down in the water of that river. gtf lifted q* II

हिन्दी अर्थ

फेंकते ही कोशकारने अपने उस पुत्रको पकड़ लिया। परंतु वह राक्षसी वहाँ जाकर अपने पुत्रको नहीं पकड़ सकी । दोनों ओरसे हाथ धोकर वह अपने पतिके पास गयी और अपने पुत्र तथा ब्राह्मणपुत्र दोनोंके खोनेकी

English

He was seen to Dhundhu, the demons and other hermits organising that yajna. The Brahmana left their attendance in yajna and rushed impatiently to rescue that Brahmins. All members, client and learned Rtvijas rescued that drowned Brahmins and asked- "Tell us that why have you fallen here or who had thrown you?” He shivered frequently and then replied Dhundhu etc. - "Listen to its reason, please. •q 4 ? n jii qiadaj i fti There was a an excellent Brahmin called by Prabhasa, intellect and master of all scriptures, bom in the clan of Varuna. He was blessed with two sons. Both of them were dull mind and suffering from palms. Out of them, I am younger and my brother was elder.

हिन्दी अर्थ

घटना कह सुनायी। ब्रह्मन्! इस प्रकार राक्षसीके चले जानेपर महात्मा ब्राह्मणने अपनी पल्लीको उस राक्षस- पुत्रको दे दिया। पिताने अपने पुत्रको सवत्सा कपिला गायके दूध, दही और ईखके रससे पाला-पोसा। दोनों ही बालक बढ़कर सात वर्षके हो गये। पिताने उन दोनोंका नाम निशाकर और दिवाकर रखा॥ ३७--४४॥

English

Later-on our father met to death on one fateful day. We performed the funeral rites and came back to home.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राक्षसके बालकका नाम दिवाकीर्ति (दिवाकर) और ब्राह्मणके बालकका नाम निशाकीर्ति (निशाकर) था। ब्राह्मणने क्रमशः दोनोंका उपनयन-संस्कार किया। उपनयन (जनेऊ) हो जानेपर दिवाकर वेदपाठ करने

English

I then suggested my brother- "Let us do partition of the home. He said- "You have no shame at all in the home." 3TOHT TOKTOTt SRTOTt T 5*11 It is because the humpbacked, dwarf, lame, impotent, leper, lunatic and blinds have no share with die property. clfoftl TNt % They are only provided with a place for sleeping and a right to take food voluntarily. They seldom become claimant of the wealth. TO farfi: 1 JTO.i I enquired him that on what justice and why am I not entitle to the half share in parental

हिन्दी अर्थ

'लगा। किंतु निशाकर जड़ताके कारण वेदाध्ययन नहीं करता था-ऐसा हमलोगोंने सुना है । माता, पिता, भाई, बन्धुजन, गुरु और दूसरे मलयके निवासी उसकी निन्दा करने लगे। उसके बाद पिताने कुपित होकर उसे 'जलरहित कुएँमें फेंक दिया और ऊपरसे एक बड़ी शिलासे ढँक दिया। इस प्रकार कुएंमें फेंक दिये जानेपर वह बालक बहुत दिनोंतक वहाँ पड़ा रहा। उस कुएँमें एक आँवलेका छोटा वृक्ष (क्षुप) था। उस बालकके

English

My elder brother was furiated on this statement from me, he picked-up my body and threw with full force into river. TOTO 5 TOq TOTOT I have completed more than the period of a year so floating on river. All of you have here

हिन्दी अर्थ

लालन-पालनके लिये उसमें फल लग गये। भार्गव! उसके बाद दस वर्ष बीत जानेपर उसकी माँ अन्धकार- भरे तथा पत्थरसे ढके हुए उस कुएँके पास गयी। उस कुएँको पर्वतके सदृश शिलासे ढके हुए देखकर उसने ऊँचे

English

Who are all of you to whom I am gratified and consider as my kith and kins? Who is this valorous like Indra duly consecrated for TOT TOT5TO TOTOOT O ascetics! Tell me all this in detail You all people are prosperous and have done special mercy on me. TTgreror: sro spfar i fen tot; J The Brahmins of Bhargava clan replied him- "O Brahmin! All of us are Brahmins from Bhargava race." tot sfar faror xf vs 3 n The great demon Dhundhu was splendid and also a great donor, distributor and enjoyer demon. He has been consecrated in performance of yajna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वरसे कहा-कुएँके ऊपर इस पत्थरको किसने रखा है? कुएँके अंदर पड़े हुए पुत्र निशाकरने माताकी वाणी सुनकर कहा--मेरे पिताजीने कुएँपर इस शिलाको रखा है। सातिभीताब्रवीत् कोऽसि कूपान्तस्थोऽद्भुतस्वरः। सोऽप्याह तव पुत्रोऽस्मि निशाकरेति विश्रुतः

English

All Brahmins of Bhargava clan then turned towards demons' king Dhundhu and suggested him to do favour of the dwarf so saved from fctfyyift bills'* II O king of demons! Give him with a home enriched with all facilities including servants and a number of gems too. The king said on their suggestion- “O great Dvija! I will give you wealth to the extent desired by you.” raroa w 0 sovereign! Ask for all things desired by you. I will give you today the home, gold, horse, chariot and elephant.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साऽब्रवीत् तनयो महां नाम्ना ख्यातो दिवाकरः। निशाकरेति नाम्नाऽहो न कश्चित् तनयोऽस्ति मे

English

I Hearing the words of the lord of demons, the dwarf god very aptly stated to Dhundhu, his purposeful thing. Whether the donated property shall not be again seized from an unable man by others who could not acquire his right even on parental property? O warrior! Provide the great Brahmins with servants, maids, slaves, home, gems and good clothes too. TTT wra> V ww $pt: ii c o ii O king of demons! Look at my body size and only provide me with three steps of land because I am not able to defend more than it. 6 When that dwarf god did not accept anything else, the Rtvijas and demons king laughed at his demand but provided three steps measuring land.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ततस्तमादाय सुतं धर्मिष्ठा पतिमेत्य च। कथयामास तत्सर्व चेष्टितं स्वसुतस्य च तततोऽन्वपृच्छद् विप्रोऽसौ किमिदं तात कारणम्। नोक्तवान् यद् भवान् पूर्व महत्कौतूहलं मम

English

When the resolution was passed by the king, the illustrious sovereign held a Trivikrama form in order to measure the three WT wzr wtsppjti R#: qgiufcif 4 3 II He then killed the demons, saluted the hermits and measured in a step the whole earth consisting of mountains, seas, quarry of gems and cities, The god Vamana desirous of doing good for the gods measured Bhuvarloka with heaven, the abode of gods and the ether adorned with moon, sun and constellations with his second step.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तच्छुत्वा वचनं धीमान् कोशकारं द्विजोत्तमम्। प्राह पुत्रोऽद्धुतं वाक्यं मातरं पितरं तथा

English

When his third step was not completed, then the glorious one of three steps fell on the back of the excellent demon with his body measuring as much as the Meru mountain. O Narada! On account of Vasudeva's fall on a demon, a trench of thirty thousand yojana formed under ground. Having tron out the demon, he then threw the demon in the trench so formed and filled then that trench with sand. Indra then got heaven with the grace of Vasudeva and all gods thus, regained their respective places without any more hurdles in three-worlds. The god again came back to his original form just after he threw the king of demons in the lump of sand at river Yamuna's bank and then, he vanished. yuiiqdl TR#II ^ O II Thus, god Visnu had become Vamana and Trivikrama in order to conquer Dhundhu. O hermit! Prahlada, the son of Hiranyakasipu visited at that asrama.

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श्रूयतां कारणं तात येन मूकत्वमाश्रितम्। मया जडत्वमनघ तथाऽन्धत्वं स्वचक्षुषः ततः पिता पाठयन्मां शास्त्रं धर्मार्थकामदम्। मोक्षशास्त्रं परं तात सेतिहासश्रुतिं तथा

English

Pulastya said- Prahlada worshipped Trivikrama after bath in the river of Yamuna, observed fast for a night and then went at the mountain addressed as Lingabheda. •Hlrcti tf OTM <M 9II He took bath in the holy water of Yamuna, worshipped Sankara with keen devotion and visited at the holy place Kedara after a night era ftisra i He worshipped Siva and Visnu after bath with indiscriminative mind, resided there for seven days and then moved to

हिन्दी अर्थ

जातो मदान्धस्तेनाहं दुष्कर्माभिरतोऽभवम्

English

Prahlada, the balanced mind demon took bath and observed fast there. He then worshipped god Hrslkesa and then went to Badarikasrama. That learned Prahlada worshipped Narayana after bath in river Sarasvatl while residing there. He then visited to Varaha- tlrtha, saw Visnu rode on Garuda there and worshipped with keen devotion. ct *nfhi ^ ii He then visited at Bhadrakarna, saw the god of victory Sasis'ekhara Siva there, worshipped that god and went towards Vipasa thereafter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विवेको नाशमगमत् मूर्खभावमुपागतः मूढभावतया चाथ जातः 'पापरतोऽस्म्यहम्। परदारपरार्थेषु मतिर्मे च सदाऽभवत्

English

He took bath in Vipasa, observed fast, worshipped the god of gods and then went towards Iravati. O great Brahmin! He saw Paramesvara there. Pururava once got the best complexion and rare luxury when he worshipped the gods at Sakala. ^ 7WTTIS5 t hr Tiwmfu % II Bhrgu had recovered health after attack of contagious disease called leprosy when he worshipped Paramesvara there. He also got children after convalescence. hr wn n Narada enquired- O great Dvija! How Pururava had regained the rare complexion leaning back the deformity as a result of worshipping god Visnu?

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस वाणीको सुनकर वह अत्यन्त डर गयी और बोली- कुएँके भीतर इस अपूर्व स्वरवाले तुम कौन हो? उसने भी कहा--में तुम्हारा पुत्र हूँ। मेरा नाम निशाकर है

English

Pulastya said- O great resolute! Listen to an ancient episode which took place during earlier part of Treta era to which I am going to qrm qryt wm w n O son of Brahma! There was a province, known as Madradesa. In Madra state, there was a best city addressed as Sakala. q qrre a t i ci l W R I' CTUafo ' There lived a businessman named Sudharma, rich, meritorious, luxurious and learned to a number of scriptures. R R.WT : H% WRIST ERJtfl He once became ready to departure towards Surastra from his own country. O Kalipriya! When he was on the way through the desert in a caravan of businessmen with marketable items, the decoits attacked on them at a night.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसने कहा--मेरे पुत्रका नाम तो दिवाकर है। निशाकर नामका मेरा कोई पुत्र नहीं है। उस बालके मातासे अपनी पहलेकी घटित सारी घटना कह सुनायी। उसे सुननेके बाद माताने उस शिलाको उठाकर दूसरी ओर फेंक दिया। भगवन्! उस बालकने कुएँसे ऊपर आकर माताके चरणोंकी वन्दना की। उसने अपनेसे उत्पन्न हुए और अपनेसे मिलते-जुलते रूपवाले बालकको सामने देखा। उसके बाद उस बालकको

English

WW: R That balanced mind Sudharma became very sad on such loot and seizure and began strolling like a mad man around the desert. VRR4 t WTRI ^ O Narada! When he was moving hither and thither like a mad man, he could see a Sam! tree in that desert and felt it like a good friend. WRR: That tree was without birds and there were no animals under it. Having seen it, the tired and hungry business man Sudharma sat under

हिन्दी अर्थ

लेकर वह धर्मिष्ठा पतिके पास गयी और अपने पुत्रके सारे चरितको उससे कह सुनायी। उसके बाद उस ब्राह्मणने पूछा--पुत्र! तुम पहले नहीं बोले, इसका क्या कारण है? मुझे बहुत कुतूहल हो रहा है। उस बातको

English

He slept for hours and could get up in the noon and saw a Preta forwarding in company of several thousand Pretas. Tfifa filler^) n ^ o n That commander of Preta was being carried by another Preta. The dried body (Preta) were rushing front to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुनकर बुद्धिमान् पुत्रने ब्राह्मणश्रेष्ठ कोशकार तथा मातासे अद्भुत वचन कहा॥। ५४--५९॥ निशाकरने कहा--निष्पाप पिताजी! मेरे द्वार मूकता, जडता एवं अपने नेत्रोंके अन्धत्व ग्रहण करनेका कारण सुनिये। विप्र! मैं पहले वृन्दारक (सम्मानित देव)-वंशमें मालाके गर्भसे उत्पन्न हुआ

English

That Preta came back after sufficient touring in forests and he saw that businessman Sudharma when reached at the Sami tree. YS^ 3311 He saluted Sudharma courteously and Sudharma greeted him. They mutually conversated. Then the Preta sat under the shade of that tree comfortably and duly introduced with Sudharma. M: YS: * 1 ft mil r ^ II The commander of Pretas then asked that merchant- “O gentleman! Tell me the place of your arrival and where will you go now?” I wish your good. Tell me that how have you come in this largest forest where no birds and animals are living?

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृषाकपिका पुत्र था। तात! पिताने मुझे धर्म, अर्थ और कामकी सिद्धि देनेवाले शास्त्र तथा इतिहास और वेदसहित मुक्तिदायक (दर्शन) शास्त्रको पढ़ाया। तात! मैं महाज्ञानी एवं लोक-ज्ञान और परलोक-ज्ञानमें कुशल

English

O Brahmin! In reply to the enquiry, that businessman explained in brief the name of his country and the event causing loss of his 5:%?T:I 3TT? Having heard his complete story, the commander of Preta became sad, treated him as his own brother and said to that son of businessman- ^ Trail “0 great resolute! You should not be felt grief even if this all has happened. In case, you are supported by fortune, the wealth will come again to you.” s flu rei rei f&m Yfoft The wealth is decayed when not supported by the destiny. Again the proceeds starts deeming when luck is again supportive. If this

हिन्दी अर्थ

था। उससे मैं अहंकारसे अन्धा होकर बुरे कर्ममें लग गया। मदसे मुझे लोभ हुआ। उससे मेरी वाक्पटुता नष्ट हो गयी। विवेकशक्तिके नष्ट हो जानेसे मैं विवेकहीन हो गया। मूढ़ताके कारण मैं पापी बन गया। मेरा मन सदा दूसरेकी स्त्री एवं धनमें आसक्त हो गया।

English

With these words, he called his attendants and ordered- "Girl all entertainment to this guest who has become my brother like now." ulfcwfdl 3o After seeing this son of the merchant it has seemed to me as if 1 have seen my own man. O ghosts! “I am happy to see him here.”

हिन्दी अर्थ

अरण्ये मृगहा पापः संजातोऽहं मृगाधिपः

English

A new clay pot was immediately brought by ghosts. It was filled up with curd and odana.* Then there appeared before ghosts, a water pot filled-up with pure drinking water. ciiora^ The high-minded when saw that food and water said- "O the son of a merchant! Stand- up please and eat these things." gfnif 113x11 Subsequently, the merchant and the commander of Pretas both performed their routine activities prior to feeding. They use the pure water from the pitcher for this The commander of Preta then offered curd and food sufficient to that businessman and all Pretas received it thereafter.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मार्थकामशास्त्राणि प्रत्यभासन्त सर्वशः यथैव धर्मशास्त्राणि तथाहमवदं च ताम्

English

When all of them have taken sufficient food and refreshment, that commander took himself When Preta duly satiated, the water pot and food vessel immediately vanished and it surprised the businessman. Seeing that very great wonder, that powerful merchant, with his mind filled with curiosity, enquired that lord of ghosts- fask i fel ?<? II “0 gentleman! The pitchers containing food and water suddenly appeared here and then vanished when all of us are satiated. This phenomenon presses me to ask you that from which place, they had been come.”

हिन्दी अर्थ

चित्तं हरसि मे भीरु कोकिला ध्वनिना यथा

English

Who are these attendants thinner then you in body? Again you, a little bit sturdy body, white dressed, glowing complexion and provider of food to so many Pretas are still strange to me. So, please, give me your introduction. Please, tell me in detail that who are you and what is this Sami tree. : 7TCTO 'W&reiia Wp 3*RH*{II'#?II When commander of Pretas heard businessman's curiosity, he described in detail T Idl <a g M Pr fa II (He said)- long ago I was bom from the womb of Bahula, my mother in a city called Sakala. I got the name as Somasarma, a renowned Brahmin during his life-span. TTf UPPHcil qmfonpqrfil Somasrava was my neighbour. He was prosperous and wealthy businessman. He was illustrious and devotee to god Visnu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सा मद्वचनमाकर्ण्य प्रोवाच तनुमध्यमा। कथमेवावयोर्व्याघ्र रतियोगमुपेष्यति साऽप्यन्रवीद् दिवा व्याघ्र लोकोऽयं परिपश्यति।

English

In spite of my being prosperous too, I was miser and fool. I neither gave donation to Dvijatis nor consume that money in luxuries. ckt Tik *nr foi?: n n If any day I took by mistake the edibles like curd, sweet dish (rice cooked with milk) and products cooked in ghee; the dreadful people used to beat me at night. k fogflran-i ^ W cisf kgk On next morning, it was the routine that cholera caught to me with dire dysentery. Nobody among my own family members used to stay and serve me that time.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तामेवाहमवोचं वै कालक्षेपेऽहमक्षमः। तस्मादुद्वाटय द्वारं मां बन्धाच्च विमोचय

English

Anyhow I served myself and lived alone. Thus, I was living a evil some and shameless qnrarfir a fl^ q p k I was deteriorating my health by living merely on jujube fruits, oil-cake of sesamum, sattu (groats of barley-meal) and vegetable etc. Thus, anyhow my life passed. tot i, <, u I lived there prolong and once the auspicious day of Sravana fell in the month of Bhadrapada (August). Mt

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान् वामनके आगमनसे पृथ्वीकी क्षुब्धता 'परस्त्रीके साथ संसर्ग करने एवं दूसरोंके धनका हरण करनेके कारण कर्मफलके बन्धनसे ग्रस्त होनेपर मैं मरकर (विवशतया) रौरव नरकमें गया। एक हजार वर्षके बाद नरक-भोगसे बचे उस पापके कारण मैं

English

Brahmins, K§atriya etc. vamas people went for taking bath in the confluence of and Nadvala rivers. On persuasion of my neighbour, I too followed those people. I observed fast on with all care to sanctity. I offered the learned and religious Brahmins as donation a numerous things including umbrella, shoes, water pots filled with the water of confluence and clay pots filled with sweet, curd and food. 3 TOT 3 R safari % ft fgjxmmmi O businessman! That was single donation which I made during the life-span of seventy years. Nothing else it was donated by me throughout life.

हिन्दी अर्थ

'पशुओंकी हत्या करनेवाला पापी बाघ होकर जंगलमें उत्पन्न हुआ

English

I became Preta after death as I had only donated that food for Preta. The people living on the food offered by me had never donated anything in their lives. Henman I have told the reason for the phenomenon seen by you that at every noon, the food and water donated that day appears before me. xf Ststlfa q It is undepleted till I take but as soon as I am satiated with that food and drink, it is The umbrella I donated to Brahmins provides me shelter and shade in the form of Sami tree. A pair of shoes given by me has provided me with a carriage of Preta. O religious man! I have told you the reason for my being a Preta simultaneous to the description on Sravana an auspicious and benevolent day. crept i

हिन्दी अर्थ

तात! एक प्रभावशाली राजाने व्याघ्रयोनिमें उत्पन्न हुए मुझको बाँधकर पिंजड़ेमें डाल दिया और अपने नगरमें ले गया। व्याघ्रकी योनिको प्राप्त हुए बन्धनसे ग्रस्त और पिंजड़ेमें पड़े हुए मुझे धर्म, अर्थ एवं कामसे सम्बन्ध रखनेवाले सभी शास्त्र मनमें स्फुरित हो रहे थे। उसके कुछ समय बाद वह श्रेष्ठ राजा हाथमें गदा लिये एक वस्त्र धारणकर नगरसे बाहर चला गया। उसकी जिता नामकी भार्या मृत्युलोकमें अनृपम सुन्दरी थी।

English

The businessman said- "O brother! Order me that what good should I do for you." TOFT cifu i foil Hi TO: W Hearing the words of that businessman, 0 Narada! The commander of Preta replied with a statement which was good for him. TOfronfir tt^ tot?; to

हिन्दी अर्थ

'पतिके बाहर जानेपर वह मेरे पास आयी। उसे देखकर पूर्व अभ्यासके कारण धर्मशास्त्रोंके ज्ञानकी वृद्धिकी तरह मेरे मनमें कामना बढ़ने लगी। उसके बाद मैंने उससे कहा-हे नवयौवनशालिनी सुकल्याणी ! राजपुत्री !

English

O wise man! I tell the thing you capable to do for my welfare. In case, you execute in properly, it will endow with the good for both. TRIM fttehtgrat TTOTT TO TO TTgftro ftoifrefoui 3 ^ Please, go at the holy place Gaya and observe fast there. Then, do Pindadana for me O friend! Your deed (Pindadana) will ensure my relieve from this Pretayoni and the abode of the people who donate all they had. &I3VT) fwi Dvadas! (the twelfth day of bright fortnight) with Sravana constellation and Wednesday of the month Pausa (January) is said the most auspicious day for Pindadana. With these words to that businessman, the commander of Pretas explained his and all other Pretas name to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तुम मेरा मन उसी प्रकार हरण करती हो जिस प्रकार कोयल अपनी कूकसे लोगोंके चित्तको। उस सुन्दरीने मेरा वचन सुनकर कहा--व्याघ्र! हम दोनोंका सम्भोग कैसे सम्भव है? तात! उसके बाद मैंने उस सुन्दरी राजपुत्रीसे कहा-तुम अभी पिंजड़ेका द्वार खोलो, मैं शीघ्र बाहर निकल आऊँगा

English

II He was provided a Preta to carry on shoulder and thus, he sent-off that desert area. Thus, that businessman reached in the attractive country known as Surasena. wft ^ n He earned the precious and common wealth by putting at stake his activities and religion and thus, became wealthy soon. He then went at the holy place of Gayasirsa. He did there Pindadana for relieve of Pretas and then gave Pindas to his ancestors and coparceners too.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसने कहा--व्याघ्र! दिनमें लोग देखेंगे। रात्रिमें खोलूँगी, तब इच्छानुकूल हम दोनों विहार करेंगे। मैंने पुनः उससे कहा--देर करनेमें मैं असमर्थ हूँ। इसलिये द्वार खोलो और मुझे बन्धनसे मुक्त करो। उसके बाद

English

That wise man did Pindadana called Mahabodhya without sesamum for himself. Pindadana for other kith and kins was thereafter also made by him. ii O Dvija! Those Preta relieved from their existing yoni by virtue of such Pindadana made by that businessman and went to the abode of Brahma. TT rnfa % dfuic^ That businessman also returned to his home and observed fast on Sravana regularly till his last breath. w He thereafter enjoyed the rare luxuries prolong in the abode of Gandharvas and then became the king of Sakalapurl on rebirth as a

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षणमात्रमें बाहर निकला। मैंने बलपूर्वक बेड़ी आदि बन्धनोंको तोड़ डाला और उस राजाकी पत्नीको रमण

English

He again observed fast on Sravana regularly coincide skilfully tackling the stately rrato He enjoyed a number of luxuries there for prolong period, maintained himself on the throne and then descended to the earth. Here too he became a prince. crarfa gtttcjfyrw cn?fti ^ Trt: Here he again followed the conduct of a Ksatriya and satisfied him with luxuries and donations in a balanced manner. Once upon a time, he suppressed the cow abductors but then met to natural death. He then went to the abode of Indra and honoured by all gods there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ते मद्वचनमाकर्ण्य मत्वैव रजनीचरम्। दृढं वृक्षे समुद्बध्य घातयन्त तपोधन

English

Jyestha in neck, Sravana in both ears, Pusya in mouth and Svati constellation exist at the teeth of Vasudeva. Wllftfa ftsfall t II Satabhisa at both chins, Magha at the nose and exists at the eyes of beautiful ftrar rfo einii 5 wnt jj ttzit Citra exists at forehead, Bharan! at the head, Ardra at hair and thus, the complete body of Visnu is formed of constellations. Hence, it is Naksatra-sarira of god. O Narada! I will now describe the fast, procedure of which pleases god Visnu to the extent that he renders with all desired fruits.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मासेनागमनं कार्यं न स्थेयं परतस्ततः। इत्येवमुक्ता सा भर्त्रा तन्वी मामधिरुह्य च प्रोत्क्षिप्य यष्टिं मां ब्रह्मन् समाधावत् त्वरान्वितः

English

One should worship the feet of god when moon enters in Mula constellation and the day is the eighth of bright fortnight in the month of Caitra (March), The Brahmins should be fed in the existence of that constellation. Both knees of god are to be adored with obeisance when there exists As'vini constellation. He cereal prepared for oblation (havi) should be used as massage and Brahmins should be offered with food. m ^ zt ^ ii In a conjoin state of Purvasadha and Uttara- sadha, the thighs should be worshipped by the

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेकी कामनासे पकड़ लिया। उसके बाद राजाके अतुल पराक्रमी अनुचरोंने मुझे देखा और हाथमें शस्त्र लेकर उन लोगोंने मुझे चारों ओरसे घेर लिया। मोटी रस्सियों और जंजीरोंसे बाँधकर उन लोगोंने मुझे

English

Tiat V*ll A learned man should worship the genital (private part) of god in conjoin state of both phalguni constellations. The Brahmin should be given food and a dohada (massage) of milk and ghee is to be given. The waist region of god to be worshipped in presence of Krttika constellation. The devotee should observed fast, impose checks on senses and donate a dohada of water immersing scanted flowers within it. upgf Tprfarcn Both colleterals of god are to be worshipped with prescribed manner in both Bhadrapadas. The jaggery liquefied as pleases god should be given for dohada. spirant irat ufggnvt ^ Both armpits of god are to be worshipped when Revatl constellation is existed. Laddus prepared by green-gram should be given in Dohada. Belly is to be worshipped in Anuradha constellation and Sasti rice (sixty days crop of rice) should be given in

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुद्गरोंसे बहुत मारा। मारे जाते समय मैंने उनसे कहा- तुमलोग मुझे मत मारो। तपोधन! मेरा वचन सुनकर उन लोगोंने मुझे राक्षस समझा और वृक्षमें कसकर बाँधकर मार डाला। परस्त्री-सेवनके कारण फिर मैं नरकमें गया और हजारों वर्षोके बाद वहाँसे छुटकारा होनेपर मै सफेद गदहेकी योनिमें जनमा॥ ७६--८३॥

English

Worship of back region is prescribed in presence of Dhanistha constellation cooked Sali rice is to be given in Dohada. Both arms of god should be worshipped in Visakha constellation and superior cereal is prescribed Worship of two hands and dohada of cooked food prepared from barley product is to be offered in the presence of Hasta constellation. Fingers to be worshipped and Patola (cucumber) as dohada should be given in Punarvasu constellation. Worship of nails and flesh of partridge is prescribed in presence of Aslesa constellation. Neck is to be worshipped and sesamum laddu as dohada are prescribed in Jyestha. Worship of both ears and dohada of curd and rice is prescribe in Havana constellation. Worship of month in Pusya constellation with dohada of sweet dish cooked in ghee should The teeth are to be worshipped in Svati constellation with dohada of sesamum and Saskull (pudl). Brahmins should be offered food for the pleasure of Kesava.

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उस योनिमें मैं अनेक स्त्रियोंवाले अग्निवेश्य नामके ब्राह्मणके घरमें रहता था। वहाँ भी पूर्वजन्ममें अर्जित सारे ज्ञानोंका आभास मुझे हो रहा था। ब्राह्मणके घरकी स्त्रियोंने मुझे प्रेमसे सवारीके काममें लगाया।

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Chins of god to be worshipped in Satabhisa constellation and dohada of Visnu’s favourite Priyarigu and Raktasali food to be given. Nose should be worshipped in Magha constellation and dohada of Madhu is to be given. Two eyes on forehead are to be worshipped in Mrgasira constellation and flesh of Mrga as dohada to be given. wrta Wj Forehead of god in Citra constellation and dohada of tasty food is to be given. Head of Visnu to be worshipped in Bharanl constellation and finely cooked rice is to be given in dohada. The scholars should worship the hair of god in Ardra constellation, donation of jaggery and ginger in dohada and food should be offered to Brahmin with keen devotion. When Visnu, the ruler of universe is duly worshipped, one should offer two nice garments to a man and woman after Parayana (the ceremony of completion). The wise man should give in donation an umbrella, a pair of white shoes, seven cereals, gold and vessel of ghee to the Brahmin.

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'एक समय उस ब्राह्मणकी नवराष्ट्रदेशकी विमति नामक पत्नी अपने पिताके घर जानेके लिये उत्सुक हुई। उसके पतिने उससे कहा-इस सफेद गदहेपर सवार होकर चली जाओ और एक महीनेके भीतर चली आना। उससे अधिक समयतक न रहना। मुने! पतिके इस प्रकार कहनेपर वह सुन्दरी मेरा बन्धन खोल तत्काल मेरे ऊपर सवार हुई और चल पड़ी। उसके बाद आधे मार्गमें वह सुन्दरी मेरी पीठसे उतरकर नदीमें नहानेके

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The Brahmins should be worshipped/ honoured at the conjoining of each and every constellation. It is the everlasting Purusa in the form of Naksatra (constellation). fcf f? ^ o II This religious vow or practice of Naksatra Purusa is the supreme. Bhrgu had observed this sin absolving religious practice long ago. O divine hermit! When a man worships all organs and organille of god, his own organs receive the beauty and strength both in return. The account of sins during seven previous birth either committed by the man himself, stuck due to acquaintance of family and due to parent being sinner are all eradicated completely by Kesava.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लिये उतरी। भींगे वस्त्र होनेसे उसका अङ्ग स्पष्ट दिखायी पड़ा। उस सर्वाङ्गसुन्दरीको देखकर मैं उसकी ओर झपटा। मेरे झपटनेपर वह तत्काल पृथ्वीपर गिर पड़ी। तात! मैं अत्यन्त आतुर होकर उसके ऊपर गिर

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By virtue of worship, they receive all good, a healthy body, unending love in mind and the complexion of the devotee also becomes Mr Naksatra Purusa Janardana as a result of worship endow the devotee with melodious speech, radiance and other desired things. arremt j gn f w q i 5113 ml O Narada! The luckiest had gained supreme popularity as a result of observing fast in presence of these constellations in an orderly manner. W 3511 Aditya had once worshipped Janardana, the Naksatra Purusa with a passion for being blessed with son and thus, received Revanta, the meritorious son. I have this, enumerated the procedure of the fast for the pleasure of god Naksatra Purusa capable to give the best and illustrious complexion before you. Now, listen to the description on the sacrosanct pilgrimage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गया । ब्रह्मन्! स्वामीके आदेशसे उस स्त्रीके पीछे-पीछे आनेवाले अनुचरने मुझे देख लिया और डंडा उठाकर वह वेगसे मेरी ओर दौड़ पड़ा॥८४--९१॥ उसके आतङ्कसे उस स्त्रीको छोड़कर मैं उसी ।

English

As a consequence of observing this fast, Rambha, the nymph had got supreme beauty, Menaka sweet voice, the moon best radiance and Pururava had got the throne. O Brahmin! Whosoever had worshipped Janardana (Visnu) in the form of Naksatra Purusa, definitely received the desired things in his life. Description of killing of Jalodbhava tjywirm'fl t>n Pulastya said- Prahlada took bath in the river Iravati, the holiest virgin of a hermit and worshipped Janardana on the eighth day of either fortnight in the month of Caitra

हिन्दी अर्थ

समय दक्षिण दिशाकी ओर भागा। मुने! बहुत शीघ्रतासे

English

The demon king Prahlada observed sanctitively this holy religious act of Naksatra Purusa and went at Kuruksetra. WW: } II O sage! He summoned Sudarsana-cakra Tlrtha through Airavata hymn and took bath there as the procedure prescribed. He stayed there for a night, worshipped Kurudhvaja with keen devotion and after purifying his body, he went to see Nrsimha. 5 5 gfa? 5 it He took bath in Devika river, worshipped Nrsimha, stayed there for a night and then went at Gokarna Tlrtha. ftw^'mrrai iwt si raft He first took bath at compound and worshipped Visvakarma god there. Then he went to see Kamesvara at another compound.

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ममासक्ता वंशगुल्मे दुर्मोक्षे प्राणनाशने। तत्रासक्तस्य घषड्रात्रान्ममाभूज्जीवितक्षय: भक्ष्यैश्च दाडिमफलैः पुष्णन्त्यहरहः पितः। कदाचित् पद्मपत्राक्षी श्यामा पीनपयोधरा

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He took bath, sighted god Sankara, worshipped and went to see Pundarlka, a god existed in water. HW: Hnv4 ra ftramranii <j u He did tarpana for departed forefathers, after bath, saw Pundarlka, worshipped and stayed there for three days. foviiu^ ^ Prahlada then saw the got Ajita in Vis'akhayupa, took bath in Krsna-tlrtha and resided there for three nights observing all rules of purity. He then saw and worshipped god Hamsa in Hamsapada and went thereafter at Payosnl to see

हिन्दी अर्थ

मां जग्राह सुचार्वङ्गी कराभ्यां चारुहासिनी। चकारोपरि पीनाभ्यां स्तनाभ्यां सा हि मां तत:

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Wi Prahlada went to see Kumarila in Vitasta when the took bath in Payosnl and worshipped unimpaired, the ruler of universe. rtm fit After bath there, he worshipped sin absolving go of gods adored by Balakhilyas who sip the sun beams. w -ragft The goddess Surabhi had abandoned his daughter Kapila in order to obtain the pleasure of god and welfare of the whole world. ere

हिन्दी अर्थ

बद्धोऽहं पापसंयुक्तो मृतश्च तदनन्तरम्। भूयोऽपि नरकं घोरं प्रपन्नोऽस्मि सुदुर्मतिः पृष्ठतस्तु समालोक्य विपर्यस्तस्तथोत्प्लुतः

English

He took bath in Devahrda, worshipped Sambhu and went at the holy place Maniman after taking curd as prescribed custom for m 7 =nrar mumft 33ft iftj ^ The wise Prahlada took bath at the holy place Prajapati and saw Sankara, Brahma and god of gods Prajapati. err rt ^ n O resolute! Prahlada stayed there for six nights after worship of those gods in orderly manner and then went at

हिन्दी अर्थ

भूयो निमग्नो नरके दशवर्षशतान्यपि। अतस्तव गृहे जातस्त्वहं जातिमनुस्मरन्

English

Prahlada (Danupurigava) took bath in the water of Madhumatl river and saw Siva holding discus and Govinda, holding sula. Narada said- kindly, tell me that why had Siva held Sudars'ana and Vasudeva the Sula gsiftrlt 3 Pulastya said- Please, listen to the ancient story now being told by me. God Visnu had told it to the prospective Manu. There was one mighty king of demons called Jalodbhava (water-bom). That mighty demon worshipped god Brahma with observing terrific penance. Brahma pleased and endowed him with powers defeating all gods and demons. It was said that the specific weapons of gods too shall fail to put any harm to him. The curse thundered by hermits known to Brahma shall even prove futile and the fire and water shall do not harm to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भगवान् वामनके आगमनसे पृथ्वीकी क्षुब्धता दौड़ते हुए मेरी लगामकी रस्सी प्राणघातिनी बाँसकी विकट झाड़ीमें फँस गयी। वहाँ फँसा हुआ मैं छ: रातके बाद मर गया। उसके बाद मुझे फिर नरकमें जाना पड़ा। बहाँसे छुटकारा पानेके बाद मैं शुक पक्षीकी योनिमें

English

That demon having these specific powers then began ruling on earth. He put in pain all gods, hermits and kings too. That cruel demon had destroyed all benevolent activities. The gods then took birth on the earth took the kings in their company and went to the supreme regulating authority god Visnu. God too went with them at Himalaya where Hara was existed. xf fqqqiq 7Tqt:i fojngsnqf xf far$qq? A meeting arranged there and strategy stated for killing that enemy as it was only benevolent project for gods and hermits. Both gods then exchanged their weapons immediately. When that wicked demon saw the god of gods Sankara and Visnu marching forward of attack, considering them undefeated. The demon entered into the bottom of river with a

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्पन्न हुआ। उस योनिमें विशाल चनमें दुष्टात्मा शबरने मुझे बाँध लिया। पिंजड़ेमें रखकर (उसने मुझे) एक गृहस्थ वणिक्युत्रके हाथ बेच दिया। उसने भी उत्तम महलमें युबतियोंके पास मुझे सम्पूर्ण शास्त्रका जानेवाला

English

When Sankara and Visnu saw the demon hidden in huge and holy river Madhumatl, they suddenly hide on the both banks of that thrift 3T < ?ll Jalodbhava came up from the water considering Sankara and Visnu returned till then. He cautiously started looking all sides with fear and thus, climbed on the ridge of inaccessible Himalaya. Visnu with trident and Sankara with discus rushed fast towards every when they saw him climbing on the ridge of the mountain. They hit hard on his body by throwing discus and trident simultaneously. That demon having golden complexion fell down from the mountain like a white star falling from the Vi§nu had thus, held trident while Sankara had held discus for killing their enemy Jalodbhida. The foot print of Siva on Himalaya began emanating the river Vitasta 3 Prahlada worshipped Vi§nu and Sankara both gods there, stayed there with obeisance and went to see then Himalaya duly defended by Siva and Vi§nu both gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा दोषोंको दूर करनेवाला समझकर रख दिया। पिताजी! वहाँ रहते समय वे युवतियाँ प्रतिदिन मुझे भात, जल, अनारके फल तथा अन्य भक्ष्य पदार्थ खिलाकर पालने लगीं। एक समय वणिकपुत्रकी कमलदलके समान नेत्रोंवाली श्यामा, विशाल स्तनों

English

Prahlada worshipped both gods in orderly manner, gave donation to Brahmins and visited thereafter at Bhrguturiga, existing at the extended foothill of Himalaya. God Sambhu had given supreme god Visnu the best weapon there. In order to examine the power vested in that weapon, Visnu had cut¬ off Sankara in three pieces. Legend of Asura Srldama and his killing by fetsfam ^ l l d> .II *11 Narada said- 0 god! Why had three eyed Sankara given Cakra, the weapon renowned to Visnu, the ruler of universe?