Bhagavata Purana

दर्शनीयतिलको वनमाला दिव्यगन्धतुलसीमधुमत्तैः । अलिकुलैरलघु गीतामभीष्टं आद्रियन् यर्हि सन्धितवेणुः

Adorned with a tilaka, a garland of forest flowers, divine fragrance, and honey-laden tulasi, when he plays the flute, the bees, intoxicated, sing their desired song, honoring him.

सरसि सारसहंसविहङ्‌गाः चारुगीतहृतचेतस एत्य । हरिमुपासत ते यतचित्ता हन्त मीलितदृशो धृतमौनाः

In the lake, cranes, swans, and birds, their minds captivated by the beautiful song, approach Hari, their minds restrained, eyes closed, maintaining silence as they worship him.

सहबलः स्रगवतंसविलासः सानुषु क्षितिभृतो व्रजदेव्यः । हर्षयन् यर्हि वेणुरवेण जातहर्ष उपरम्भति विश्वम्

With his companions, adorned with garlands and ornaments, on the slopes of the hills, when he delights the cowherd women with the sound of the flute, joy arises and pervades the world.

महदतिक्रमणशङ्‌कितचेता मन्दमन्दमनुगर्जति मेघः । सुहृदमभ्यवर्षत् सुमनोभिः छायया च विदधत्प्रतपत्रम्

The cloud, cautious of exceeding its bounds, softly rumbles, and, as a friend, showers flowers and provides shade, forming a canopy for him.

विविधगोपचरणेषु विदग्धो वेणुवाद्य उरुधा निजशिक्षाः । तव सुतः सति यदाधरबिम्बे दत्तवेणुरनयत् स्वरजातीः

Expert in tending various cows, skilled in flute playing, your son, when he places the flute on his lips, brings forth melodies of his own creation.

सवनशस्तदुपधार्य सुरेशाः शक्रशर्वपरमेष्ठिपुरोगाः । कवय आनतकन्धरचित्ताः कश्मलं ययुरनिश्चिततत्त्वाः

Hearing this, the lords of the gods—Indra, Shiva, Brahma, and others—together with the sages, bowed their necks and minds, became bewildered, unable to discern the truth.

निजपदाब्जदलैर्ध्वजवज्र नीरजाङ्‌कुशविचित्रललामैः । व्रजभुवः शमयन् खुरतोदं वर्ष्मधुर्यगतिरीडितवेणुः

With the marks of flag, thunderbolt, lotus, and goad on their hoofs, the cows, delighted by the flute, soothe the earth of Vraja, covering the wounds made by their hooves.

व्रजति तेन वयं सविलास वीक्षणार्पितमनोभववेगाः । कुजगतिं गमिता न विदामः कश्मलेन कवरं वसनं वा

As he passes by, we, overcome by the playful glances he casts and the force of desire awakened in our hearts, do not know how we wander about, or whether our hair or our garments are in disarray, lost in confusion.

मणिधरः क्वचिदागणयन् गा मालया दयितगन्धतुलस्याः । प्रणयिनोऽनुचरस्य कदांसे प्रक्षिपन् भुजमगायत यत्र

Sometimes, adorned with a garland fragrant with the beloved scent of tulasi, he counts the cows, and, placing his arm on the shoulder of a dear companion, he sings as he walks.

क्वणितवेणुरववञ्चितचित्ताः कृष्णमन्वसत कृष्णगृहिण्यः । गुणगणार्णमनुगत्य हरिण्यो गोपिका इव विमुक्तगृहाशाः

Deceived in mind by the sound of his flute, the wives of Krishna followed Krishna, their hearts absorbed in him; following the ocean of his virtues, the deer—like the cowherd women, freed from attachment to their homes—went after him.

( स्वागता ) कुन्ददामकृतकौतुकवेषो गोपगोधनवृतो यमुनायाम् । नन्दसूनुरनघे तव वत्सो नर्मदः प्रणयिणां विजहार

Welcomed with garlands of jasmine and festive attire, surrounded by cowherds and cattle on the Yamuna's banks, O sinless one, Nanda's son, your calf, delighted the hearts of his loving friends with playful pastimes.

मन्दवायुरुपवात्यनकूलं मानयन् मलयजस्पर्शेन । वन्दिनस्तमुपदेवगणा ये वाद्यगीतबलिभिः परिवव्रुः

A gentle breeze, favorable and fragrant with sandalwood, blows to honor him; groups of celestial singers encircle him with music, song, and offerings as they praise him.

वत्सलो व्रजगवां यदगध्रो वन्द्यमानचरणः पथि वृद्धैः । कृत्स्नगोधनमुपोह्य दिनान्ते गीतवेणुरनुगेडितकीर्तिः

Affectionate to the cows of Vraja, honored by the elders along the path, he leads all the cattle home at day's end, his fame sung by the sound of his flute.

उत्सवं श्रमरुचापि दृशीनां उन्नय खुररजश्छुरितस्रक् । दित्सयैति सुहृदासिष एष देवकीजठरभूरुडुराजः

With the beauty of his face shining from exertion, his garland dusted with the earth kicked up by hooves, he comes, wishing to grant blessings to his friends—this king who arose from Devaki's womb.

( मिश्र ) मदविघूर्णितलोचन ईषन् मानदः स्वसुहृदां वनमाली । बदरपाण्डुवदनो मृदुगण्डं मण्डयन् कनककुण्डललक्ष्म्या

His eyes slightly rolling from joy, the garland-wearing giver of honor to his friends, his lips pale like the jujube fruit, his soft cheeks adorned by the splendor of golden earrings.

यदुपतिर्द्विरदराजविहारो यामिनीपतिरिवैष दिनान्ते । मुदितवक्त्र उपयाति दुरन्तं मोचयन् व्रजगवां दिनतापम्

The lord of the Yadus, sporting among the king of elephants, at day's end comes like the lord of the night; his face radiant with joy, he approaches the village, relieving the cows of Vraja from the day's heat.

श्रीशुक उवाच - ( अनुष्टुप् ) एवं व्रजस्त्रियो राजन् कृष्णलीलानुगायतीः । रेमिरेऽहःसु तच्चित्ताः तन्मनस्का महोदयाः

Śrī Śuka said: In this way, O King, the women of Vraja, singing of Krishna's pastimes, spent their days absorbed in him, their minds and hearts wholly devoted, filled with great joy.

इति श्रीमद्‍भागवते महापुराणे पारमहंस्यां संहितायां दशमस्कन्धे पूर्वार्धे गोपिकायुगलगीतं नाम पञ्चत्रिंशोऽध्यायः

Thus ends the thirty-fifth chapter, named 'The Song of the Gopīs in Pairs,' in the first half of the Tenth Book of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Mahāpurāṇa, the scripture for the supreme renunciates.

अरिष्टासुरवधः, कंसस्य अक्रूरं प्रति नन्दगोकुल गमनायादेशश्च - श्री शुक उवाच - ( अनुष्टुप् ) अथ तर्ह्यागतो गोष्ठं अरिष्टो वृषभासुरः । महीं महाककुत्कायः कम्पयन् खुरविक्षताम्

Śrī Śuka said: Then, Ariṣṭa, the bull-demon, arrived at the cowherd settlement, shaking the earth with his massive hump and tearing up the ground with his hooves.

रम्भमाणः खरतरं पदा च विलिखन् महीम् । उद्यम्य पुच्छं वप्राणि विषाणाग्रेण चोद्धरन्

Bellowing harshly, scraping the earth with his feet, he raised his tail and tossed the mounds, lifting them with the tips of his horns.

किञ्चित्किञ्चित् शकृन् मुञ्चन् मूत्रयन् स्तब्धलोचनः । यस्य निर्ह्रादितेनाङ्‌ग निष्ठुरेण गवां नृणाम्

Releasing dung bit by bit, urinating, his eyes fixed and unblinking, his fierce, harsh bellowing terrified both cows and people.

पतन्त्यकालतो गर्भाः स्रवन्ति स्म भयेन वै । निर्विशन्ति घना यस्य ककुद्यचलशङ्‌कया

Out of fear, pregnant women miscarried before their time, and the clouds, mistaking his hump for a mountain, scattered away.

तं तीक्ष्णशृङ्‌गमुद्वीक्ष्य गोप्यो गोपाश्च तत्रसुः । पशवो दुद्रुवुर्भीता राजन् संत्यज्य गोकुलम्

Seeing his sharp horns, the cowherd women and men were struck with terror; the cattle, frightened, fled the settlement, abandoning Gokula.

कृष्ण कृष्णेति ते सर्वे गोविन्दं शरणं ययुः । भगवानपि तद्वीक्ष्य गोकुलं भयविद्रुतम्

All of them cried out, 'Krishna! Krishna!' and took refuge in Govinda; seeing Gokula panic-stricken with fear, the Lord also took notice.

मा भैष्टेति गिराश्वास्य वृषासुरमुपाह्वयत् । गोपालैः पशुभिर्मन्द त्रासितैः किमसत्तम

He comforted them with the words, 'Do not be afraid,' and called out to the bull-demon, while the cowherds and cattle, trembling with fear, looked on: 'What is this, O worst of creatures?'

बलदर्पहाहं दुष्टानां त्वद्विधानां दुरात्मनाम् । इत्यास्फोट्याच्युतोऽरिष्टं तलशब्देन कोपयन्

He, Achyuta, struck the ground with his palm, provoking Ariṣṭa with a resounding slap, and declared, 'I am the destroyer of the pride of the wicked, like you, O evil-minded one.'

सख्युरंसे भुजाभोगं प्रसार्यावस्थितो हरिः । सोऽप्येवं कोपितोऽरिष्टः खुरेणावनिमुल्लिखन् । उद्यत्पुच्छभ्रमन्मेघः क्रुद्धः कृष्णमुपाद्रवत्

Hari, standing with his arm extended over his friend's shoulder, awaited; then Ariṣṭa, enraged, scraped the earth with his hoof, whirled his raised tail like a storm cloud, and charged furiously at Krishna.

अग्रन्यस्तविषाणाग्रः स्तब्धासृग् लोचनोऽच्युतम् । कटाक्षिप्याद्रवत् तूर्ण् इन्द्रमुक्तोऽशनिर्यथा

With his sharp horns pointed forward, his eyes fixed and bloodshot, Ariṣṭa rushed swiftly at Achyuta, casting a sidelong glance, like a thunderbolt released by Indra.

गृहीत्वा शृङ्‌गयोस्तं वा अष्टादश पदानि सः । प्रत्यपोवाह भगवान् गजः प्रतिगजं यथा

The Lord seized him by the horns, stepped back eighteen paces, and dragged him away, just as an elephant would pull back another elephant.