शतानंद इति ख्यातो विष्णुव्रतपरायणः
He was known as Shatananda, devoted to the vow of Vishnu.
विनीतस्यातिशांतस्य स बभूवाक्षिगोचरः क्व यासीति द्विजश्रेष्ठ वृत्तिः कामेन कथ्यताम्
He was humble and exceedingly peaceful, and appeared before the eyes. 'Where are you going, best of Brahmins? Tell me your livelihood, if you wish.'
याचितुं धनिनां द्वारि व्रजामि धनमुत्तमम्
I am going to the doors of the wealthy to ask for the best wealth.
तद्वारक उपायोयं विशेषेण कलौ किल
This is the particular means for obtaining wealth in the Kali age.
ममोपदेशतो विप्र सत्यनारायणं भज चरणं शरणं याहि मोक्षदं पद्मलोचनम्
O Brahmin, by my instruction, worship Satyanarayana; go to the lotus-eyed one’s feet for refuge, the giver of liberation.
एवं संबोधितो विप्रो हरिणा करुणात्मना
Thus addressed by Hari, the compassionate one, the Brahmin was enlightened.
इदानीं विप्ररूपेण तव प्रत्यक्षमागतः
Now, in the form of a Brahmin, I have come before you.
दुःखोदधिनिमग्नानां तरणिश्चरणौ हरेः 3.2.25.
For those immersed in the ocean of sorrow, the feet of Hari are the means to cross.
आहृत्य पूजासंभारान्हिताय जगतां द्विज
Having gathered the materials for worship, O twice-born, for the benefit of the world,
इति ब्रुवंतं विप्रोसौ ददर्श पुरुषोत्तमम्
As he spoke thus, the sage beheld the Supreme Person,
पीतांबरं नवांभोजलोचनं स्मितपूर्वकम्
Clad in yellow garments, with eyes like fresh lotus flowers, smiling gently,
निशम्य पुलकांगोसौ प्रेमपूर्णसुलोचनः
Hearing this, his body thrilled, his eyes full of love,
प्रणमामि जगन्नाथ जगत्कारणकारकम्
I bow to the Lord of the universe, the cause of all creation,
अव्यक्तं व्यक्ततां यातं तापत्रयविमोचनम्
Who, unmanifest, has become manifest, liberator from the threefold suffering,
नमः सत्य नारायणायास्य कर्त्रे नमः शुद्धसत्त्वाय विश्वस्य भर्त्रे
Salutations to the true Nārāyaṇa, creator of this, salutations to the pure-souled sustainer of the universe,
धन्योस्म्यद्य कृती धन्यो भवोद्य सफलो मम
Blessed am I today, accomplished, blessed indeed; today my life is fulfilled,
दिष्टं किं वर्णयाम्याहो न जाने कस्य वा फलम्
By destiny this has happened—what can I describe? I do not know whose fruit this is,
पूजनं च प्रकर्तव्यं लोकनाथ रमापते ।। 3.2.25.
Worship must be performed for the Lord of the worlds, the consort of Lakṣmī,
हरिस्तमाह मधुरं सस्मितं विश्वमोहनः
Hari spoke to him sweetly, smiling, enchanting the universe,
अनायासेन लब्धेन श्रद्धामात्रेण मां यज
With what is easily obtained, with mere faith, worship Me,
विधानं शृणु विप्रेन्द्र मनसा कामयेत्फलम्
Hear the procedure, O foremost of Brāhmins; let the mind desire the fruit,
गोधूमचूर्णं पादार्द्धं सेटकादिप्रमाणतः
Half a measure of wheat flour, according to the standard of a seṭaka and so on,
तच्चूर्णं हरये दद्याद् घृतयुक्तं हरिप्रियम्
That flour should be offered to Hari, mixed with ghee, dear to Hari,
गंगाजलेन मधुना युक्तं पञ्चामृतं प्रियम्
Mixed with Ganges water and honey, the five nectars, beloved,
गन्धपुष्पादिनैवेद्यैर्वेदवादैर्मनोहरैः
With fragrant flowers, offerings, delightful Vedic chants,
मिष्टान्नपानसन्मानैर्भक्ष्यैर्भोज्यैः फलैस्तथा
With sweet foods, drinks, respectful gifts, edibles, cooked foods, and fruits as well,
ब्राह्मणैः स्वजनैश्चैव वेष्टितः श्रद्धयान्वितः
Surrounded by Brahmins and his own people, filled with faith,
इतिहासं तथा राज्ञो भिल्लानां वणिजोऽस्य च 3.2.25.
He recited the history, as well as that of the king, the Bhillas, and the merchants.
लब्धं प्रसादं भुंजीत मानयन्न विचारयेत्
He should partake of the favor received, honoring it without hesitation.
विधि?नानेन विप्रेन्द्र पूजयंति च ये नराः
O best of Brahmins, those men who worship according to this rule,