तदाज्ञया परं यान्ति महापद्माटवीस्थलम्
By his command, they go further to the region of the great lotus-forest.
महाकुलाश्च पुरुषा विकल्पज्ञानधूसराः
And there are great men, clouded by knowledge born of doubt.
महाशृङ्गारपरिखान्तरितुं न विचक्षणाः
They are not skilled in crossing the great moat of Śṛṅgāra.
महाशृङ्गारपरिखाधिकारी वर्तते स्मरः
The Lord of Love presides over the great moat of Śṛṅgāra.
महापद्माटवीं गन्तुं न को ऽपि भवति क्षमः
No one is able to reach the great lotus-forest.
चिन्तामणिगृहं नाम चक्रराजमहालयः
There is a mansion called the House of Wish-fulfilling Jewels, the great palace of the king of circles.
महापद्माटवी नाम सर्वसौभाग्यदायिनी
The great lotus-forest is so named, bestower of all good fortune.
चतुर्दिक्ष्वप्येवमेव गोपुराणां व्यवस्थितिः
In all four directions, likewise, is the arrangement of the gateways.
शालास्तु विंशतिः प्रोक्ताः पञ्चसंख्याधिकाः शुभाः
Twenty halls are declared, auspicious and exceeding the count by five.
पद्माटवीस्थलं वक्ष्ये सावधानो मुने शृणु
I shall describe the lotus-grove plain; listen attentively, O sage.
परितस्थलपद्मानि महाकाण्डानि संति वै
All around, there are great lotus clusters, indeed, of vast size.
पत्राणि तालदशकमात्रायामानि संति वै
The leaves measure ten tāla-lengths each, as is indeed the case.
दशतालसमुन्नम्रः कर्णिकाः परिकीर्तिताः
The central receptacles are said to rise ten tāla-lengths high.
बहुशः संति पद्मानि कोडीनामपि कोडिशः
There are countless lotuses, even crores upon crores.
क्रोशोन्नतो वह्निरूपो वर्तुलाकारसंस्थितः
A fire-shaped form, raised a krośa high, stands in a circular arrangement.
अर्घ्यपात्रमहाधारो वर्तते कुम्भसम्भव
A great vessel for offerings, originating from a pot, is present.
धूम्रार्चिःप्रमुखा भान्ति कला दश विभावसोः
Ten flames of fire, led by smoky tongues, shine forth.
परिष्वज्यैव परितो वर्तन्ते मन्मथालसाः
They encircle all around, embracing, as Manmatha’s tāla trees.
एता दशकलाः प्रोक्ता वह्नेराधाररूपिणः
These ten forms are spoken of as the supporting aspects of fire.
सूर्यस्त्रिलोकीतिमिरप्रध्वंसप्रथितोदयः
The sun is renowned for rising and destroying the darkness of the three worlds.
योजनायामविस्तारं महाज्योतिः प्रकाशितम्
A great light shines forth, extending a yojana in length and breadth.
वर्तन्ते द्वादश कला अतिभास्वररोचिषः
Twelve rays exist, exceedingly brilliant in their radiance.
सुषुम्णा भोगदा विश्वा बोधिनी धारिणी क्षमा
Suṣumnā, bestower of enjoyment, universal, awakener, supporter, patient.
सर्वौंषधि रसाढ्यं च हृद्यसौरभसंयुतम्
Rich in all medicinal essences, endowed with delightful fragrance.
वास्यमानं सदा हृद्यं शीतलं लघु निर्मलम्
Always pleasant, cool, light, and pure, it is ever wafted.
सदा शब्दायमानं च भासतेर्ऽचनकारणम्
Ever resounding, it is the cause for the worship of light.
निशाकरकला हृद्याः क्रीडन्ति नवयौवनाः
Lovely young women, radiant as the crescent moon, play joyfully.
शशिनी चन्द्रिका कान्तिर्ज्योत्स्ना श्रीः प्रीतिरङ्गदा
Moonlight, beauty, splendor, radiance, fortune, affection, and delight shine there.
नवयौवनसंपूर्णाः सदा प्रहसिताननाः
Ever filled with youthful vigor, their faces are always adorned with smiles.
जरा सिद्धिरिति प्रोक्ताः क्रीडन्ति ब्रह्मणः कलाः
Known as Old Age and Perfection, these are the powers that sport as aspects of Brahma.