समा काप्य् अत्र मतया लोपामुद्राप्य् अरुन्धती यद् अस्थिभिः सुराः सर्वे जयिनः सुखिनः सदा
Here, by some means, both Lopamudra and Arundhati are equal; by their bones, all the gods are always victorious and happy.
तेनावाप्तं यशः स्फीतं तव मात्राक्षयं कृतम् त्वया पुत्रेण सर्वत्र नातः परतरं कृतम्
By this, your mother's fame has been made abundant and imperishable; by you, her son, it has been accomplished everywhere. Nothing greater than this has been done.
त्वत्प्रतापभयात् स्वर्गाच् च्युतांस् त्वं पातुम् अर्हसि कांदिशीकांस् तव भयाद् अमरांस् त्रातुम् अर्हसि नार्तत्राणाद् अभ्यधिकं सुकृतं क्वापि विद्यते
Because of fear of your might, you ought to protect those expelled from heaven, the Kandishikas; you ought to save the gods from your fear. Nowhere is there a greater good than rescuing the afflicted.
यावद् यशः स्फुरति चारु मनुष्यलोके अहानि तावन्ति दिवं गतस्य दिने दिने वर्षसंख्या परस्मिंल् लोके वासो जायते निर्विकारः
As long as your fame shines beautifully in the world of men, for that many days, each day, in the world beyond, the number of years becomes your residence, unchanging.
मृतास् त एवात्र यशो न येषाम् अन्धास् त एव श्रुतवर्जिता ये ये दानशीला न नपुंसकास् ते ये धर्मशीला न त एव शोच्याः
Truly dead are those who lack fame here; truly blind are those deprived of learning. Those who are generous are not impotent, and those devoted to righteousness are not to be pitied.
भाषितं देवदेवस्य श्रुत्वा शान्तो ऽभवन् मुनिः कृताञ्जलिपुटो भूत्वा नत्वा नाथम् अथाब्रवीत्
Hearing the words of the Lord of gods, the sage became peaceful, joined his palms in reverence, bowed to the Master, and then spoke.
वाग्भिर् मनोभिः कृतिभिः कदाचिन् ममोपकुर्वन्ति हिते रता ये तेभ्यो हितार्थं त्व् इह चापरेषां सोमं नमस्यामि सुरादिपूज्यम्
Those who, with words, thoughts, or deeds, sometimes help me and are devoted to my welfare— for their benefit, and for others as well, I bow to Soma, honored by the lords of the gods.
संरक्षितो यैर् अभिवर्धितश् च समानगोत्रश् च समानधर्मा तेषाम् अभीष्टानि शिवः करोतु बालेन्दुमौलिं प्रणतो ऽस्मि नित्यम्
May Shiva, adorned with the crescent moon, grant the wishes of those who have protected and nurtured me, who share my lineage and my dharma. I bow to him always.
यैर् अहं वर्धितो नित्यं मातृवत् पितृवत् प्रभो तन्नाम्ना जायतां तीर्थं देवदेव जगत्त्रये
O Lord, by whose name may a sacred place arise in the three worlds for those by whom I have always been raised as by a mother and father.
यशस् तु तेषां भविता तेभ्यो ऽहम् अनृणस् ततः यानि क्षेत्राणि देवानां यानि तीर्थानि भूतले
Their fame will endure, and thus I shall be free of debt to them. Whatever fields of the gods and sacred places exist on earth—
तेभ्यो यद् इदम् अधिकम् अनुमन्यन्तु देवताः ततः क्षमे ऽहं देवानाम् अपराधं निरञ्जनः
May the deities approve of whatever extra is given to them; then, being pure, I shall forgive any offense against the gods.
ततः समक्षं सुरसाक्षरां गिरं सहस्रचक्षुःप्रमुखांस् तथाग्रतः उवाच देवा अपि मेनिरे वचो दधीचिपुत्रोदितम् आदरेण
Then, in the presence of all, the gods led by the thousand-eyed one spoke words in divine language; the gods, too, honored the speech uttered by Dadhichi's son.
बालस्य बुद्धिं विनयं च विद्यां शौर्यं बलं साहसं सत्यवाचम् पित्रोर् भक्तिं भावशुद्धिं विदित्वा तदावादीच् छंकरः पिप्पलादम्
Recognizing the child's intelligence, humility, knowledge, valor, strength, courage, truthfulness, devotion to parents, and purity of heart, Shankara then spoke to Pippalada.
वत्स यद् वै प्रियं कामं यच् चापि सुरवल्लभम् प्राप्स्यसे वद कल्याणं नान्यथा त्वं मनः कृथाः
Dear one, whatever cherished desire you have, and whatever is dear to the gods, you shall obtain. Speak your wish for good fortune; do not let your mind waver.
ये गङ्गायाम् आप्लुता धर्मनिष्ठाः संपश्यन्ति त्वत्पदाब्जं महेश सर्वान् कामान् आप्नुवन्तु प्रसह्य देहान्ते ते पदम् आयान्तु शैवम्
Those who, steadfast in dharma, bathe in the Ganga and behold your lotus feet, O Mahesha, may they obtain all desires by force and, at the end of their bodies, reach your Shaiva abode.
तातः प्राप्तस् त्वत्पदं चाम्बिका मे नाथ प्राप्ता पिप्पलश् चामराश् च सुखं प्राप्ता नाथनाथं विलोक्य त्वां पश्येयुस् त्वत्पदं ते प्रयान्तु
Father has attained your feet, and my mother Ambika, O Lord, has also reached you. Pippala and Amara have found happiness. May they, beholding you, O Lord of lords, reach your abode.
तथेत्य् उक्त्वा पिप्पलादं देवदेवो महेश्वरः अभिनन्द्य च तं देवैः सार्धं वाक्यम् अथाब्रवीत्
Having said 'so be it' to Pippalada, the great Lord Maheshvara, together with the gods, joyfully addressed him with these words.
देवा अपि मुदा युक्ता निर्भयास् तत्कृताद् भयात् इदम् ऊचुः सर्व एव दाधीचं शिवसंनिधौ
The gods, now filled with joy and freed from the fear caused by that event, all spoke these words to Dadhichi in Shiva's presence.
सुराणां यद् अभीष्टं च त्वया कृतम् असंशयम् पालिता देवदेवस्य आज्ञा त्रैलोक्यमण्डनी
Whatever was desired by the gods, you have surely accomplished. You have upheld the command of the Lord of gods, the ornament of the three worlds.
याचितं च त्वया पूर्वं परार्थं नात्मने द्विज तस्माद् अन्यतमं ब्रूहि किंचिद् दास्यामहे वयम्
And what you previously requested was for the sake of others, not for yourself, O twice-born. Therefore, speak of something else; we shall grant it to you.
पुनः पुनस् तद् एवोचुः सुरसंघा द्विजोत्तमम् कृताञ्जलिपुटः पूर्वं नत्वा शंभुसुरान् इदम् उवाच पिप्पलादश् च उमां नत्वा च पिप्पलान्
Again and again, the hosts of gods addressed the best of Brahmins, who, with joined palms, first bowed to Shambhu and the gods. Then Pippalada, bowing to Uma and the Pippalas, spoke these words.
पितरौ द्रष्टुकामो ऽस्मि सदा मे शब्दगोचरौ ते धन्याः प्राणिनो लोके मातापित्रोर् वशे स्थिताः
I wish always to see my parents, to have them within the range of my hearing. Blessed are those beings in the world who remain under the authority of their mother and father.
शुश्रूषणपरा नित्यं तत्पादाज्ञाप्रतीक्षकाः इन्द्रियाणि शरीरं च कुलं शक्तिं धियं वपुः
Always devoted to service, awaiting the command at their feet—one should dedicate the senses, the body, the family, strength, intellect, and beauty.
परिलभ्य तयोः कृत्ये कृतकृत्यो भवेत् स्वयम् पशूनां पक्षिणां चापि सुलभं मातृदर्शनम्
Having accomplished their duties toward both, one becomes fulfilled; for animals and birds, seeing their mothers is easy.
दुर्लभं मम तच् चापि पृच्छे पापफलं नु किम् दुर्लभं च तथा चेत् स्यात् सर्वेषां यस्य कस्यचित्
But for me, that is difficult—tell me, is this the result of sin? If it is so difficult, then would it not be so for everyone?
नोपपद्येत सुलभं मत्तो नान्यो ऽस्ति पापकृत् तयोर् दर्शनमात्रं च यदि प्राप्स्ये सुरोत्तमाः
It cannot be easily attained; there is no one more sinful than I. If I were to gain even a mere sight of them, O best of gods—
मनोवाक्कायकर्मभ्यः फलं प्राप्तं भविष्यति पितरौ ये न पश्यन्ति समुत्पन्ना न संसृतौ तेषां महापातकानां कः संख्यां कर्तुम् ईश्वरः
The fruit of actions by mind, speech, and body will be obtained. Those who do not see their parents after birth in this world—who can count the great sins of such people?
तद् ऋषेर् वचनं श्रुत्वा मिथः संमन्त्र्य ते सुराः विमानवरम् आरूढौ पितरौ दंपती शुभौ
Hearing the sage’s words, the gods consulted among themselves; then, mounting a splendid celestial chariot, the auspicious couple—his parents—
तव संदर्शनाकाङ्क्षौ द्रक्ष्यसे वाद्य निश्चितम् विषादं लोभमोहौ च त्यक्त्वा चित्तं शमं नय
Longing to see you, you will surely see them today. Cast off sorrow, greed, and delusion, and bring your mind to tranquility.
पश्य पश्येति तं प्राहुर् दाधीचं सुरसत्तमाः विमानवरम् आरूढौ स्वर्गिणौ स्वर्णभूषणौ
‘Look, look!’ said the best of the gods to Dadhīca, as the two, adorned with gold, ascended the splendid celestial chariot.