एतास्तु मम ताः सख्यश्चतस्रोऽन्या जले श्रिताः। कुरु कर्म शुभं वीर एताः सर्वा विमोक्षय
These are my companions, four others remain in the water; perform a noble deed, O hero, and free them all.
ततस्ताः पाण्डवश्रेष्ठः सर्वा एव विशांपते। `अवगाह्य च तत्तीर्थं गृहीतो ग्राहिभिस्तदा
Then, O foremost of the Pandavas, having entered that sacred place, he was seized by the grasping spirits.
ग्राहीभिश्चोत्तताराशु तरयामास तत्क्षणात्। सा चाप्सरा बभूवाशु सर्वाभरणभूषिता
Seized by the spirits, he quickly emerged and rescued them at that very moment; and she at once became an apsaras adorned with all ornaments.
एवं क्रमेण ताः सर्वा मोक्षयामास वीर्यवान्
In this manner, the mighty one freed them all, one by one.
उत्थाय च जलात्तस्मात्प्रतिलभ्य वपुः स्वकम्। तास्तदाऽप्सरसो राजन्नदृश्यन्त यथा पुरा
Rising from the water and regaining their own forms, those apsarases, O king, appeared as before.
तीर्थानि शोधयित्वा तु तथानुज्ञाय ताः प्रभुः। चित्राङ्गदां पुनर्द्रष्टुं मणलूरं पुनर्ययौ
Having purified the sacred places and given them leave, the lord went again to Maṇalūra to see Citrāṅgadā.
तस्यामजनयत्पुत्रं राजानं बभ्रुवाहनम्। तं दृष्ट्वा पाण्डवो राजंश्चित्रवाहनमब्रवीत्
In her, the king begot a son, named Babruvahana; seeing him, the Pandava king addressed Citravahana.
चित्राङ्गदायाः शुल्कं त्वं गृहाण बभ्रुवाहनम्। अनेन च भविष्यामि ऋणान्मुक्तो नराधिप
Take Babruvahana as the bride-price for Citrangada; by this, O king, I shall be freed from my obligation.
चित्राङ्गदां पुनर्वाक्यमब्रवीत्पाण्डुनन्दनः। इहैव भव भद्रं ते वर्धेथा बभ्रुवाहनम्
The son of Pandu again spoke to Citrangada: Remain here, may you prosper; let Babruvahana grow up.
इन्द्रपस्थनिवासं मे त्वं तत्रागत्य रंस्यसि। कुन्ती युधिष्ठिरं भीमं भ्रातरौ मे कनीयसौ
When you come to Indraprastha, you will enjoy yourself there; Kunti, Yudhishthira, Bhima, my younger brothers—
आगत्य तत्र पश्येथा अन्यानपि च बान्धवान्। बान्धवैः सहिताः सर्वैर्नन्दसे त्वमनिन्दिते
When you arrive there, you will see them and other relatives as well; together with all your kin, you will rejoice, O blameless one.
धर्मे स्थितः सत्यधृतिः कौन्तेयोऽथ युधिष्ठिरः। जित्वा तु पृथिवीं सर्वां राजसूयं करिष्यति
Yudhishthira, son of Kunti, steadfast in righteousness and truth, will perform the Rajasuya after conquering the whole earth.
तत्रागच्छन्ति राजानः पृथिव्यां नृपसंज्ञिताः। बहूनि रत्नान्यादाय आगमिष्यति ते पिता
Then kings known as rulers of the earth will come there; your father will arrive, bringing many precious gems.
एकसार्थं प्रयातासि चित्रवाहनसेवया। द्रक्ष्यामि राजसूये त्वां पुत्रं पालय मा शुचः
You will travel in a single caravan, served by Citravahana; I will see you at the Rajasuya, care for your son, do not grieve.
बभ्रुवाहननाम्ना तु मम प्राणो बहिश्चरः। तस्माद्भरस्व पुत्रं वै पुरुषं वंशवर्धनम्
By the name Babruvahana, my life moves outside me; therefore, bear this son, a man who will increase the lineage.
चित्रावाहनदायादं धर्मात्पौरवनन्दनम्। पाण्डवानां प्रियं पुत्रं तस्मात्पालय सर्वदा
The heir of Citravahana, born of righteousness, delight of the Paurava line, beloved son of the Pandavas—therefore, always protect him.
विप्रयोगेण संतापं मा कृथास्त्वमनिन्दिते। चित्राङ्गदामेवमुक्त्वा `सागरानूपमाश्रितः
Do not let separation cause you sorrow, O blameless one; thus speaking to Citrangada, he dwelt by the shore of the ocean.
स्थानं दूरं समाप्लुत्य दत्त्वा बहुधनं तदा। केरलान्समतिक्रम्य' गोकर्णमभितोऽगमत्
Leaping to a distant place, he gave much wealth; then, crossing Kerala, he went towards Gokarna.
आद्यं पशुपतेः स्थानं दर्शनादेव मुक्तिदम्। यत्र पापोऽपि मनुजः प्राप्नोत्यभयदं पदम्
The foremost abode of Pasupati, granting liberation by mere sight; where even a sinful man attains a fearless state.
सोऽपरान्तेषु तीर्थानि पुण्यान्यायतनानि च। सर्वाण्येवानुपूर्व्येण जगामामितविक्रमः
He visited all the holy places and sacred sites in the western lands, proceeding through them in order, mighty in valor.
समुद्रे पश्चिमे यानि तीर्थान्यायतनानि च। तानि सर्वाणि गत्वा स प्रभासमुपजग्मिवान्
He went to all the holy places and sacred sites by the western ocean, and after visiting them all, he arrived at Prabhasa.
चिन्तयामास रात्रौ तु गदेन कथितं पुरा। सुभद्रायाश्च माधुर्यरूपसंपद्गुणानि च
At night, he pondered what Gada had once told him, and the sweetness, beauty, and virtues of Subhadra.
प्राप्तुमं तां चिन्तयामास कोऽत्रोपायो भवेदिति। वेषवैकृत्यमापन्नः परिव्राजकरूपधृत्
He thought about how he might obtain her, considering what means could be found; adopting a disguise, he took on the form of a wandering ascetic.
कुकुरान्धकवृष्णीनामज्ञातो वेषधारणात्। भ्रममाणश्चरन्भैक्षं परिव्राजकवेषवान्
Unknown to the Kukuras, Andhakas, and Vrishnis due to his disguise, he wandered, begging alms, clad as a wandering ascetic.
येनकेनाप्युपायेन प्रविश्य च गृहं महत्। दृष्ट्वा सुभद्रां कृष्णस्य भगिनीमेकसुन्दरीम्
By some means or another, having entered the great house and having seen Subhadra, the uniquely beautiful sister of Krishna—
वासुदेवमतं ज्ञात्वा करिष्यामि हितं शुभम्। एवं विनिश्चयं कृत्वा दीक्षितो वै तदाऽभवत्
Knowing the intention of Vasudeva, I will act for her good and welfare; having made this resolve, he then undertook his vow.
त्रिदण्डी मुण्डितः कुण्डी अक्षमालाङ्गुलीयकः। योगभारं वहन्पार्थो वटवृक्षस्य कोटरम्
Carrying a triple staff, with shaven head, water-pot, rosary, and ring, bearing the marks of a mendicant, Partha entered the hollow of a banyan tree.
प्रविशंश्चैव बीभत्सुर्वृष्टिं वर्षति वासवे। चिन्तयामास देवेशं केशवं क्लेशनाशनम्
As Vibhatsu entered, Indra poured down rain; he contemplated the Lord of the gods, Kesava, the remover of distress.
केशवश्चिन्तितं ज्ञात्वा दिव्यज्ञानेन दृष्टवान्। शयानः शयने दिव्ये सत्यभामासहायवान्
Kesava, knowing his thought through divine knowledge, saw him while reclining on a celestial bed, accompanied by Satyabhama.
केशवः सहसा राजञ्जहाय च ननन्द च। पुनः पुनः सत्यभामा चाब्रवीत्पुरुषोत्तमम्
O King, Kesava suddenly rose and rejoiced; again and again Satyabhama spoke to the Supreme Person.