पुत्रप्रदमपुत्राणामगती नां गतिप्रदम्
That which grants sons to the sonless, and gives a path to those without a path.
शिशूनां गोकुलानां च पुष्टिदं पुण्यवर्द्धनम्
That which gives nourishment to the children of Gokula and increases virtue.
अन्ते कृष्णस्मरणदं भवतापत्रयापहम्
At the end, remembrance of Krishna dispels the threefold suffering of existence.
कृष्णाय यादवेन्द्राय ज्ञानमुद्राय योगिने
To Krishna, lord of the Yadavas, bearer of the gesture of knowledge, master of yoga—
इमं मन्त्रं महादेवि जपन्नेव दिवा निशम्
O great goddess, reciting this mantra day and night—
पुत्रपौत्रैः परिवृतः सर्वसिद्धिसमृद्धिमान्
Surrounded by sons and grandsons, one attains all accomplishments and prosperity.
एतावदुक्तो भागवाननन्तो मूर्त्तिस्तु संकर्षणसंज्ञिता विभो
Thus spoke the infinite Bhagavan, whose form is known as Sankarshana, O mighty one.
आनन्द पूर्ण्णंबुनिधौ निमग्नाः सभाजयामासुरहीश्वरं तम्
Immersed in the ocean of complete bliss, they honored that lord.
धराधरायापि कृपार्णवाय शेषाय विश्वप्रभवे नमस्ते
Salutations to you, O Shesha, lord of the universe, support of earth and mountains, ocean of compassion.
भवादृशा दीनदयालवो विभो समुद्धरन्त्येव निजान्हि संनतान्
O mighty one, compassionate souls like you always uplift their own devoted followers.
प्रदक्षिणीकृत्य धराधराधरं सर्वे वयं स्वावसथानुपागताः
Having circumambulated the lord who supports earth and mountains, we all returned to our own dwellings.
कृष्णस्य राधाकान्तस्य सिद्धिदम्
It grants success for Krishna, beloved of Radha.
श्रुतं साक्षाद्भगवतः शेषात्कथयतः कथाः
We have heard directly the stories narrated by Bhagavan Shesha.
यावन्ति मन्त्रजालानि स्तोत्राणि कवचानि च
As many collections of mantras, hymns, and protective charms as there are—
यावद्व्यरसींत्स मुनिस्तावत्स्वर्यानमागतम्
As long as the sage recited, so long did the celestial chariots arrive.
अगस्त्यचरणौ नत्वा समारुरुहतुर्मुदा
Bowing to the feet of Agastya, they joyfully ascended.
पश्यतां सर्वभूतानां भार्गवागस्त्ययोस्तथा
Before the eyes of all beings, as well as Bhargava and Agastya—
उपोद्धातपादे भार्गवचरिते षट्त्रिंशत्तमो ऽध्यायः
The thirty-sixth chapter in the account of Bhargava, in the section of introduction.
जगाद सर्ववृत्तान्तं मृगयोस्तु यथाश्रुतम्
He narrated the entire story of the deer, just as he had heard it.
मोदमान उवाचेदं भार्गवं पुरतः स्थितम्
Rejoicing, he spoke these words to Bhargava, who stood before him.
हितं वदामि यत्ते ऽद्य तत्कुरुष्व समाहितः
I speak what is beneficial to you; today, do this with focused mind.
पदानि यत्र दृश्यन्ते न्यस्तानि सुमाहात्मना
Where the footprints are seen, placed by the great-souled one.
पदाग्रात्क्रमतो लोकांस्तद्बलेस्तु विनिग्रहे
From the tip of his foot, as he stepped, worlds were subdued by his power.
पठस्व नियमेनैव नियतो नियताशनः
Recite with discipline, steadfast and restrained in eating.
शत्रूणां निग्रहार्थाय तच्च ते सिद्धिदं भवेत्
For the purpose of subduing enemies, this will grant you accomplishment.
नमस्कृत्य मुनीं शान्तं निर्जगामाश्रमाद्बहिः
Having bowed to the peaceful sage, he departed from the hermitage.
यत्रोत्तरात्पदन्यासान्निर्गता स्वर्णदी नृप
Where, from the northern placement of the foot, the golden river emerged, O king.
समभ्यस्यत्स्तवं दिव्यं कृष्मप्रेमामृताभिधम्
He practiced the divine hymn, called the nectar of love for Krishna.
जगाम दर्शनं तस्य जामदग्न्यस्य भूपते
He went for the audience of Jamadagni, O king.
किरीटंनार्कवर्णेन कुण्डलाभ्यां च राजितः
Adorned with a crown of solar hue and shining with earrings.