दुर्योधनकृतां त्यत्क्वा राजपूजां जनार्दनः
Janardana, having rejected the royal honors arranged by Duryodhana,
सुदाम्नस्तंडुलकणाञ्जग्ध्वा मानुष्यदुर्लभाः
Sudama, having eaten grains of rice that are rare for humans,
गोपो गृध्रो वणिग्व्याधो हनुमान्सविभीषणः
The cowherd, the vulture, the merchant, the hunter, Hanuman, and Vibhishana,
नारायणान्तिकं प्राप्य मोदंतेऽद्यापि यद्वशाः
Having reached the presence of Narayana, even today they rejoice under His influence.
कृतवान्स धनं लब्ध्वा मोदते नर्मदातटे 3.2.27.
He, having obtained wealth, rejoices on the banks of the Narmada.
इह लोके सुखं प्राप्य चान्ते सान्निध्यमाप्नुयाः
Having attained happiness in this world, one ultimately gains proximity at the end.
स गत्वा स्वगणानाह माहात्म्यं हरिसेवने
He went and told his companions about the greatness of service to Hari.
सत्यनारायणे पूजां काष्ठलब्धेन यावता
In the worship of Satyanarayana, whatever was obtained from selling wood,
इति निश्चित्य मनसा काष्ठं विक्रीय लेभिरे
Thus, having resolved in their minds, they sold the wood and acquired it.
मुदा स्त्रीभ्यस्समाचख्युर्वृत्तांतं सर्वमादितः
With joy, they told the women all the events from the beginning.
कथान्ते प्रणमन्भक्त्या प्रसादं जगृहुस्ततः
At the end of the story, bowing with devotion, they then received grace.
पूजाप्रभावतो भिल्लाः पुत्रदारादिभिर्युताः
By the power of the worship, the Bhillas, together with their sons and wives,
भुक्त्वा भोगान्यथेष्टन्ते दरिद्रान्धा द्विजोत्तम
Having enjoyed pleasures as they wished, the poor and blind, O best of twice-born,
नृपोपदेशतः साधुः कृतार्थोऽभूद्वणिग्यथा
By the king's instruction, the virtuous one became fulfilled, just as the merchant did.
मणिपूरपती राजा चन्द्रचूडो महायशाः
The king of Manipur, Chandracuda, possessed great fame.
अथ रत्नपुरस्थायी साधुर्लक्षपतिर्वणिक्
Then, residing in Ratnapura, was a virtuous merchant, lord of a hundred thousand.
ददर्श बहुलं लोकं नानाग्रामविलासिनम्
He saw a multitude of people, delighting in various villages.
वेदवादांश्च शुश्राव गीतवादित्रसंगतान्
He heard Vedic teachings, and gatherings of singing and instrumental music.
विश्रामयात्र तरणीरिति पश्यामि कौतुकम्
Let us rest here; I see a boat, and I am curious.
तटसीम्नः समुत्तीर्य मल्ललीलाविलासिनः
Crossing over the riverbank, those skilled in wrestling games displayed their prowess.
स्वयमुत्तीर्य सामात्यो लोकान्पप्रच्छ सादरम्
Having crossed himself, along with his ministers, he respectfully questioned the people.
किमत्र क्रियते सभ्या भवद्भिर्लोकपूजितैः
What is being done here, O honorable ones, revered by the people?
पूज्यते बंधुभिः सार्धं राज्ञा लोकानुकंपिना 3.2.28.
Together with his relatives, the king, compassionate toward the people, is being honored.
धनार्थी लभते द्रव्यं पुत्रार्थी सुतमुत्तमम्
One who desires wealth obtains riches; one who desires a son obtains an excellent child.
सर्वान्कामानवाप्नोति नरः सत्यसुरार्च नात्
A man attains all desires by worshiping the truthful gods.
दंडवत्प्रणिपत्याह कामं सभ्यानमोदयत्
Having bowed down with reverence, he spoke, expressing his wish to the assembly.
पुत्रं वा यदि वा कन्यां लभेयं त्वत्प्रसादतः
By your favor, may I obtain a son or a daughter.
श्रुत्वा सभ्या अब्रुवंस्ते कामनासिद्धिरस्तु ते
Hearing this, the assembly replied: May the fulfillment of your desire be yours.
जगाम स्वालयं साधुर्मनसा चिंतयन्हरिम्
The virtuous man went to his own house, contemplating Hari in his mind.
मंगलानि विचित्राणि यथोचितमकारयन्
He performed various auspicious rites as appropriate.