यथा समस्तभूतानामाधारत्त्वं व्यवस्थिता
Just as you are established as the support of all beings,
ध्यानमात्रे यथा विष्णोः स्वास्थ्यं जानासि मेदिनि
Just as, by mere meditation on Vishnu, you, O Earth, know well-being,
एवं स्तुत्वा तथाभ्यर्च्य चन्द्रायार्घ्यं निवेद्य च
Having thus praised and worshipped, one should offer libation to the moon.
अनेनैव प्रकारेण चत्वारः फाल्गुनादयः
In this same manner, the four months beginning with Phalguna,
आषाढादिषु मासेषु तद्वत्स्नानं मृदंबुना
In the months beginning with Ashadha, likewise, one should bathe with clay and water.
चतुर्ष्वन्येषु चैवोक्तं कार्तिकादिषु पारणम् 4.105.
And in the other four months, as stated, the fast is to be observed beginning with Kartika.
विशेषपूजा दानं च तथा जागरणं निशि
Special worship, giving of gifts, and likewise keeping vigil at night—
प्रथमे धरणी नाम तुभ्यं मासचतुष्टयम्
In the first four months, the observance called 'Dharani' is prescribed for you.
पारणेपारणे पार्थ युग्मानेवार्च्चयेद्द्विजान् ।। धरणीं देव देवं च तत्तत्स्थानेन केशवम्
At the conclusion and commencement of the fast, O Partha, one should honor the twice-born in pairs, and worship Dharani, the Lord of gods, and Kesava in their respective places.
वस्त्राभावे च सूत्रेण पूजयेद्धरणीं तथा ।। घृताभावे तथा क्षीरं शस्तं वा सलिलं हरेः । ।.
If cloth is lacking, one should worship Dharani with a thread; if ghee is lacking, then milk or, if that is not available, water is suitable for Hari.
एवं संवत्सरस्यांते गौः सवत्सा द्विजातये
At the end of the year, a cow with her calf should be given to a Brahmin.
पातालसंस्थया देव्या चीर्णमेतन्महाव्रतम् । । धरण्या केशव प्रीत्यै ततः प्राप्ता समुन्नतिः
This great vow, observed by the goddess dwelling in the netherworld for the pleasure of Dharani and Kesava, then brought about her elevation.
देवेन चोक्ता धरणी वराहवपुषा पुरा
Long ago, Dharani was addressed by the god in the form of Varaha.
व्रतेनानेन कल्याणि त्वयाहं परितोषितः
O auspicious one, by this vow you have greatly pleased me.
व्रतमेतदुपाश्रित्य पारणं च यथाविधि । । सर्वबाधाविनिर्मुक्तो जन्मजन्मांतराण्यपि 4.105.
By undertaking this vow and performing the conclusion according to rule, one is freed from all afflictions, even those from birth after birth.
यथा त्वमेव वसुधे संप्राप्ता निर्वृतेः पदम् । । तथा स परमँल्लोके सुखं प्राप्स्यति मानवः
Just as you, O Earth, attained the state of bliss, so too will a person obtain supreme happiness in the highest world.
एवमेतन्महापुण्यं सर्वपापप्रशांतिदम् । । विशोकाख्यं व्रतवरं तत्कुरुष्व महाव्रतम्
Thus, this is a great and meritorious vow, which brings peace from all sins; the excellent vow called 'Vishoka'—do you undertake this great vow.
सम्यग्विशोककरणी नृपपूर्णिमा ते ख्याता मया मनुमहेन्द्रसमानकीर्ते
The full-moon of kings, the Vishoka, which brings perfect peace, has been declared by me, famed like Manu and Mahendra.
इति श्रीभविष्ये महापुराण उत्तरपर्वणि श्रीकृष्णयुधिष्ठिरसंवादे विशोकपूर्णिमाव्रतं नाम पञ्चाधिकशततमोऽध्यायः
Thus ends the one hundred and fifth chapter, named 'The Vishoka Purnima Vow,' in the dialogue between Sri Krishna and Yudhishthira, in the Uttaraparvan of the glorious Bhavishya Mahapurana.
अनन्तव्रतवर्णनम् ।। युधिष्ठिर उवाच । । प्रकारैर्बहुभिः कृष्ण यान्यानिच्छति चेतसा
Description of the Ananta Vow. Yudhishthira said: O Krishna, by many means, people desire various things in their minds.
नृणां स्त्रीणां च सर्वेषां नान्यच्छोकस्य कारणम्
For all men and women, there is no other cause of sorrow.
अपुत्रता महादुःखमतिदुःखं कुपुत्रता
Childlessness is great suffering; but having a bad son is even greater suffering.
धन्यास्ते ये सुतं प्राप्ताः सर्वदुःखविवर्जितम् । । शक्तं प्रशांतं बलिनं परां निर्वृतिमागतम्
Blessed are those who have obtained a son free from all sorrow—capable, calm, strong, and who has attained supreme contentment.
स्वकर्माभिरतं नित्यं देवद्विजपरायणम्
One who is always engaged in his own duties, devoted to the gods and the twice-born.
विनिर्जितारिसर्वस्वं मनोहृदयनन्दनम्
Having conquered all the wealth of enemies, it delights the mind and heart.
मित्रस्वजनसन्मानलब्धं निर्वाणमुत्तमम्
It is the supreme liberation, gained through the honor of friends and relatives.
सोऽहमेवंविधं श्रोतुं कर्मेच्छामि महामते
O wise one, I wish to hear and perform such an act.
दुःखं प्रयात्युपशमं तनयान्नेह केनचित्
Suffering departs and finds peace here through offspring, by no other means.
अत्रापि श्रूयतां वृत्तं यत्पूर्वमभवन्मुने 4.106.
Now, listen also to the story that happened before, O sage.
कृतवीर्यो महीपालो हैहयो नाम वै पुरा
In ancient times, there was a king named Kṛtavīrya of the Haihaya lineage.