गारुडं नाम यत् तीर्थं सर्वविघ्नप्रशान्तिदम् तस्य प्रभावं वक्ष्यामि शृणु नारद यत्नतः
The sacred place called Gāruḍa removes all obstacles; I will tell you its greatness—listen attentively, O Nārada.
मणिनाग इति त्व् आसीच् छेषपुत्रो महाबलः गरुडस्य भयाद् भक्त्या तोषयाम् आस शंकरम्
There was a mighty son of Śeṣa named Maṇināga; out of fear of Garuḍa and with devotion, he pleased Śaṃkara.
ततः प्रसन्नो भगवान् परमेष्ठी महेश्वरः तम् उवाच महानागं वरं वरय पन्नग
Then the blessed Lord, the supreme Maheśvara, being pleased, said to the great serpent: "Choose a boon, O serpent."
नागः प्राह प्रभो मह्यं देहि मे गरुडाभयम् तथेत्य् आह च तं शंभुर् गरुडाद् अभयं भवेत्
The serpent said, "O Lord, grant me freedom from fear of Garuḍa." Śaṃbhu replied, "So be it; you shall be free from fear of Garuḍa."
निर्गतो निर्भयो नागो गरुडाद् अरुणानुजात् क्षीरोदशायी यत्रास्ते क्षीरार्णवसमीपतः
The serpent, now fearless of Garuḍa, departed; where the younger brother of Aruṇa, who lies in the Milk Ocean, resides near the ocean of milk.
इतश् चेतश् च चरति नागो ऽसौ सुखशीतले गरुडो ऽपि च यत्रास्ते तं देशम् अपि यात्य् असौ
That serpent moves here and there in comfort and coolness; and Garuḍa also dwells there, and he too goes to that place.
गरुडः पन्नगं दृष्ट्वा चरन्तं निर्भयेन तु तं गृहीत्वा महानागं प्राक्षिपत् स्वस्य वेश्मनि
Seeing the serpent moving about fearlessly, Garuḍa seized the great serpent and threw him into his own abode.
तं बद्ध्वा गारुडैः पाशैर् गरुडो नागसत्तमम् एतस्मिन्न् अन्तरे नन्दी प्रोवाचेशं जगत्प्रभुम्
Binding that excellent serpent with Garuḍa's own bonds, Garuḍa held him fast; at that moment, Nandī spoke to the Lord of the world.
नूनं नागो न चायाति भक्षितो बद्ध एव वा गरुडेन सुरेशान जीवन् नागो न संव्रजेत्
Surely the serpent does not come; he has either been eaten or bound by Garuda, O Lord of the gods. If the serpent were alive, he would not delay.
नन्दिनो वचनं श्रुत्वा ज्ञात्वा शंभुर् अथाब्रवीत्
Having heard Nandi's words and understood, Shambhu then spoke.
गरुडस्य गृहे नागो बद्धस् तिष्ठति सत्वरम् गत्वा तं जगताम् ईशं विष्णुं स्तुहि जनार्दनम्
The serpent is bound in Garuda's house. Go quickly and praise Vishnu, the Lord of the worlds, Janardana.
बद्धं नागं काश्यपेन मद्वाक्याद् आनय स्वयम् तत् प्रभोर् वचनं श्रुत्वा नन्दी गत्वा श्रियः पतिम्
Bring the bound serpent, son of Kashyapa, yourself at my command. Hearing the master's words, Nandi went to the Lord of fortune.
व्यज्ञापयत् स्वयं वाक्यं विष्णुं लोकपरायणम् नारायणः प्रीतमना गरुडं वाक्यम् अब्रवीत्
He himself conveyed the message to Vishnu, the refuge of the worlds. Narayana, pleased in mind, spoke to Garuda.
विनतात्मज मे वाक्यान् नन्दिने देहि पन्नगम् कम्पमानस् तद् आकर्ण्य नेत्य् उवाच विहंगमः विष्णुम् अप्य् अब्रवीत् कोपात् सुपर्णो नन्दिनो ऽन्तिके
Son of Vinata, give the serpent to Nandi at my command. Trembling, the bird heard this and said 'No,' and angrily spoke to Vishnu near Nandi.
यद् यत् प्रियतमं किंचिद् भृत्येभ्यः प्रभविष्णवः दास्यन्त्य् अन्ये भवान् नैव मयानीतं हरिष्यति
Whatever is most dear, O mighty lord, others may give to their servants, but what I have brought will not be taken by anyone but you.
पश्य देवं त्रिनयनं नागं मोक्ष्यति नन्दिना मयोपपादितं नागं त्वं तु दास्यसि नन्दिने
See, the three-eyed god will release the serpent for Nandi. The serpent I have brought, you must give to Nandi.
त्वां वहामि सदा स्वामिन् मम देयं सदा त्वया मयोपपादितं नागं वक्तुं देहीति नोचितम्
I always carry you, master; what is mine should always be yours. It is not proper for me to give the serpent I have brought to Nandi.
सतां प्रभूणां नेयं स्याद् वृत्तिः सद्वृत्तिकारिणाम् सन्तो दास्यन्ति भृत्येभ्यो मदुपात्तहरो भवान्
This should not be the conduct of noble masters toward virtuous servants. The good give to their servants; you, whom I have brought, take away.
दैत्याञ् जयसि संग्रामे मद्बलेनैव केशव अहं महाबलीत्य् एवं मुधैव श्लाघते भवान्
You conquer the demons in battle only by my strength, O Kesava. Though I am very powerful, you boast in vain.
गरुडस्येति तद् वाक्यं श्रुत्वा चक्रगदाधरः विहस्य नन्दिनः पार्श्वे पश्यद्भिर् लोकपालकैः
Hearing Garuda's words, the wielder of discus and mace laughed, standing beside Nandi, watched by the guardians of the worlds.
इदम् आह महाबुद्धिर् मां समुह्य कृशो भवान् त्वद्बलाद् असुरान् सर्वाञ् जेष्ये ऽहं खगसत्तम
This wise one says to me, 'You are weak.' By your strength, O best of birds, I will defeat all the demons.
इत्य् उक्त्वा श्रीपतिर् ब्रह्मञ् शान्तकोपो ऽब्रवीद् इदम् वहाङ्गुलिं करस्याशु कनिष्ठां नन्दिनो ऽन्तिके
Having spoken thus, the Lord of fortune, with anger calmed, addressed Brahma: 'Place your little finger quickly near Nandi.'
गरुडस्य ततो मूर्ध्नि न्यस्येदं पुनर् अब्रवीत् सत्यं मां वहसे नित्यं पश्य धर्मं विहंगम
Then, placing his finger on Garuda's head, he spoke again: 'It is true you always carry me. See the righteousness, O bird.'
न्यस्तायां च ततो ऽङ्गुल्यां शिरः कुक्षौ समाविशत् कुक्षिश् च चरणस्यान्तः प्राविशच् चूर्णितो ऽभवत् ततः कृताञ्जलिर् दीनो व्यथितो लज्जयान्वितः
When the finger was placed, the head entered the belly, and the belly entered the foot; he was crushed and became so. Then, with joined palms, distressed, afflicted, and filled with shame.
त्राहि त्राहि जगन्नाथ भृत्यं माम् अपराधिनम् त्वं प्रभुः सर्वलोकानां धर्ता धार्यस् त्वम् एव च
Save me, save me, Lord of the universe! I am your servant and offender. You are the master of all worlds, the supporter and the one to be supported.
अपराधसहस्राणि क्षमन्ते प्रभविष्णवः कृतापराधे ऽपि जने महती यस्य वै कृपा
O mighty lord, you forgive thousands of offenses. Even when someone has committed a fault, your compassion is great.
वदन्ति मुनयः सर्वे त्वाम् एव करुणाकरम् रक्षस्वार्तं जगन्मातर् माम् अम्बुजनिवासिनि कमले बालकं दीनम् आर्तं तनयवत्सले
All the sages declare you alone to be the embodiment of compassion, the mother of the world, O lotus-dwelling Kamala. Protect me, a child, helpless and distressed, O you who cherish your offspring.
ततः कृपान्विता देवी श्रीर् अप्य् आह जनार्दनम्
Then, filled with compassion, the goddess Śrī also spoke to Janārdana.
रक्ष नाथ स्वकं भृत्यं गरुडं विपदं गतम् जनार्दन उवाचेदं नन्दिनं शंभुवाहनम्
Protect, O Lord, your own servant Garuḍa, who has fallen into misfortune. Janārdana spoke these words to Nandi, the bearer of Śaṃbhu.
नय नागं सगरुडं शंभोर् अन्तिकम् एव च तत्प्रसादाच् च गरुडो महेश्वरनिरीक्षितः आत्मीयं च पुना रूपं गरुडः समवाप्स्यति
Bring the serpent along with Garuḍa to Śaṃbhu’s presence; by his grace, Garuḍa, seen by Maheśvara, will regain his own form.