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,
अन्ते सान्निध्यमासाद्य मोदन्ते ते मया सह
In the end, attaining proximity, they rejoice together with me.
इत्युक्त्वान्तर्दधे विष्णुर्विप्रोपि सुखमाप्तवान्
Having spoken thus, Viṣṇu disappeared, and the Brahmin too attained happiness.
अद्य भैक्ष्येण लभ्येन पूज्यो नारायणो मया
Today, by what I have obtained through alms, I have worshipped Nārāyaṇa.
विना देहीति वचनं लब्धा च विपुलं धनम्
Without asking for the body, he received abundant wealth.
वृत्तांतं सर्वमाचख्यौ ब्राह्मणी सान्वमोदत
He related the entire event, and the Brahmin's wife rejoiced with him.
आहूय बन्धुमित्राणि तथा सान्निध्यवर्तिनः
She called together relatives, friends, and those who were nearby.
भक्त्या तुतोष भगवान्सत्यनारायणः स्वयम्
With devotion, the Blessed Lord Satyanārāyaṇa himself was pleased.
वव्रे विप्रोऽभिलषितमिहामुत्र सुखप्रदम् 3.2.25.
The Brahmin requested whatever was desired, granting happiness here and hereafter.
रथं कुञ्जरं मंजुलं मन्दिरं च हयं चारु चामी करालं कृतं च
A chariot, a splendid elephant, a beautiful house, a fine horse, and a golden necklace were given.
तथास्त्विति हरिः प्राह ततश्चांतर्दधे प्रभुः
Hari said, 'So be it,' and then the Lord vanished.
प्रणम्य भुवि कायेन प्रसादं प्रापुरादरात्
Bowing down to the ground with their bodies, they received the favor with reverence.
प्रचचार ततो लोके सत्यनारायणार्चनम्
From then on, the worship of Satyanārāyaṇa spread throughout the world.
चन्द्रचूड इति ख्यातः प्रजापालनतत्परः
He was known as Candracūḍa, devoted to the protection of his people.
शांतो मधुरवाग्धीरो नारायणपरायणः
Peaceful, gentle in speech, steadfast, and devoted to Nārāyaṇa.
तस्य तैरवभवद्युद्धमतिप्रबलदारुणैः
A fierce and exceedingly powerful battle arose there with them.
चन्द्रचूडस्य महती सेना यमपुरे गता
The great army of Candracūḍa went to the city of Yama.
पत्तयः पंचसाहस्रा मृताः स्वर्गपुरं ययुः
Five thousand foot soldiers died and went to the city of heaven.
आक्रांतः स महाभागस्तैर्म्लेच्छैर्दंभयोधिभिः
That most fortunate one was attacked by those deceitful mlecchas.
तीर्थव्याजेन स नृपः पुरीं काशीं समागतः
That king came to the city of Kāśī under the pretense of pilgrimage.
ददर्श नगरीं चैव धनधान्यसमन्विताम्
He beheld the city, endowed with wealth and grain.