नितंबस्थलसंसक्ततुषारनिचयैग्यम्
With heaps of snow clinging to the slopes of its waist.
निबिडश्रितनीहारनिकरेण तथोपरि
And above, enveloped densely by masses of mist.
चन्दनागुरुकर्पूरकस्तूरीकुङ्कुमादिभिः
With sandalwood, aloe, camphor, musk, saffron, and similar fragrances.
मृगेन्द्राहतदन्तीन्द्रकुंभस्थलपरिच्युतैः
With streams flowing from the trunks of elephants struck by lions.
नानावृक्षलतावल्लीपुष्पालङ्कृतमूर्द्धजः
Its hair adorned with flowers from various trees, creepers, and vines.
नानाधातुविचित्राङ्गः सर्वरत्नविभूषितः
Its form wondrous with diverse metals, adorned with all kinds of jewels.
गजाश्वमुखयूथैश्च समन्तात्परिवारितः
Surrounded on all sides by herds of elephants and horses.
विविक्तगह्वरास्थानमध्यसिंहासनाश्रयः
Dwelling in a secluded cavern, seated upon a lion throne.
दृष्ट्वा जनैरनासाद्यो महाराजाधिराजवत्
Seen by people, yet inaccessible, like a king of kings.
मयूरैरुपनृत्यद्भिर्गायद्भिश्चैव किन्नरैः
With peacocks dancing nearby and kinnaras singing.
व्यक्तमेवाचलेन्द्राणामधिराज्यपदे स्थितः
Clearly established in the position of ruler among the great mountains.
एवं संचिन्तयानः स हिमाद्रिवनगह्वरे
Thus reflecting, he remained in the cavern of the Himālayan forest.
आससाद वने तस्मिन्विपुले भृगुपुङ्गवः
In that vast forest, the eminent Bhṛgu approached.
कुमुदोत्पलकह्लारनिकरैरुपसोभितम्
Adorned with clusters of lotuses, water lilies, and blue lilies.
अन्यैश्च जलचैर्वक्षैः सर्वतः समलङ्कृतम्
And decorated everywhere with other aquatic flowers.
जीवजीवकचक्राह्वकुररभ्रमरोत्करैः
With flocks of jīvajīva birds, cakrāhva, kurara, and swarms of bees.
शफरीमत्स्यसंघैश्च विचरद्भिरितस्ततः
And with groups of śapharī and other fish moving here and there.
आससाद भृगुश्रेष्ठस्तत्सरोवरमुत्तमम्
The foremost Bhṛgu reached that excellent lake.
स तस्य तीरे विपुलं कृत्वाश्रमपदं शुभम्
There, on its bank, he established a spacious and auspicious hermitage.
शाकमूलफलाहारो नियतं नियतेन्द्रियः
Sustained by roots, vegetables, and fruits, he was ever restrained and master of his senses.
भृगूपदिष्टमार्गेण भक्त्या परमया युतः
Following the path taught by Bhrigu, endowed with supreme devotion,
अनिकेतः स वर्षासु शिशिरे जलसंश्रयः
Homeless during the rains, in winter he took refuge in water.
रिपून्निर्जित्य कामादीनूर्मिषषट्कं विधूय च
Having conquered enemies such as desire and others, casting off the six waves,
यमैः सनियमैश्चैव शुद्धदेहः समाहितः
With yamas and niyamas, his body purified, his mind collected,
जितपद्मासनो मौनी स्थिरचित्तो महामुनिः
Mastering the lotus posture, observing silence, firm-minded, he was a great sage.
धारणाभिः स्थिरीचक्रे मनश्चञ्चलमात्मवान्
By means of concentration, he steadied his restless mind, being self-controlled.
स्वस्थान्तः करणो मैत्रः सर्वबाधाविवर्जितः
With his inner faculties tranquil, friendly, and free from all afflictions,
ध्येयावस्थि तचित्तात्मा निश्चलेद्रियदेहवान्
His mind and self fixed on the object of meditation, with unmoving senses and body,
जपंश्च देवदेवेशं ध्यायंश्च स्वमनीषया
Reciting the names of the Lord of gods, he meditated according to his own understanding.
ततः स निष्फलं रूपमैश्वरं यन्निरञ्जनम्
Then he perceived that fruitless, lordly form which is stainless,