तृष्णायै क्षुत्स्वरूपायै स्थितिकर्त्र्यै नo । नमः संहाररूपिण्यै महामार्यै नo
Salutation to thirst, to the form of hunger, to the sustainer; salutation to the one whose form is dissolution, to the great goddess.
भयायैं चाभयायैं च मुक्तिदायै नo । नमः स्वधायैं स्वाहायै शान्तयै कान्त्यै नo
Salutation to fear and to fearlessness, to the giver of liberation; salutation to Svadha, to Svaha, to peace, to beauty.
नमस्तुष्ट्यैं च पुष्ट्यै च दयायै च नo । नमो निद्रास्वरूपायै श्रद्धायै च नo
Salutations to Satisfaction, to Nourishment, and to Compassion; salutations to the embodiment of Sleep, and to Faith.
क्षुत्पिपासास्वरूपायै लज्जायैं च नo । नमो धृत्यैं क्षमायैं च चेतनायैं नo
Salutations to the embodiment of Hunger and Thirst, and to Modesty; salutations to Steadfastness, to Forbearance, and to Consciousness.
सर्वशक्तिस्वरूपिण्यै सर्वमात्रे नo । अग्नौ दाहस्वरूपायै भद्रायै च नo
Salutations to Her who is the form of all powers, to the measure of all; salutations to the form of burning in fire, and to Auspiciousness.
शोभायै पूर्णचन्द्रे च शरत्पद्म नo । नास्ति भेदो यथा देवि दुग्धधावल्ययोःसदा
Salutations to Beauty, to the full moon, and to the autumn lotus; O Goddess, just as there is no difference between milk and its whiteness, so it is always.
यथैव गन्धभूम्योश्च यथैव जलशैत्ययौः । यथैव शब्दन्भसोर्ज्योतिः सूर्यकयोर्यथा
Just as with fragrance and earth, just as with coolness and water, just as with sound and space, and with light and the sun.
लोके वेदे पुराणे च राधामाधवयोस्तथा । चेतनं कुरु कल्याणि देहि मामुत्तरं सति
So also, O Auspicious One, in the world, in the Vedas, and in the Purāṇas, it is with Rādhā and Mādhava; grant me consciousness, O virtuous lady, and give me the highest state.
इत्युक्त्वा चोद्धवस्तत्र प्रणनाम पुनः पुनः । इत्युद्ववकृतं स्तोत्रं यः पठेद्भक्तिपूर्वकम्
Having spoken thus, Uddhava there bowed again and again; whoever recites this hymn with devotion—
इह लोके सुखं भुक्त्वा यात्यन्ते हरिमन्दिरम् ।न भवेद्बन्धुविच्छेदो रोगः शोकः सुदारुणः
Enjoying happiness in this world, at the end he attains the abode of Hari; there will be no separation from relatives, nor terrible disease or grief.
प्रोषिता स्त्री लभेत्कान्तं भार्याभेदी लभेत्प्रियाम् । अपुत्रो लभते पुत्रान्निर्धनो लभते धनम्
A wife separated from her husband regains him, one estranged from his beloved is reunited; the childless obtains children, the poor obtains wealth.
निर्भूमिर्लभते भूमिं प्रजाहीनो लभेत्प्रजाम् । रोगाद्विमुच्यते रोगी बद्धी मुच्यते बन्धनात्
One without land obtains land, one without offspring obtains children; the sick is freed from illness, the bound is released from bondage.
भयान्मुच्येत भीतस्तु मुच्येताऽऽपन्नआपदः । अस्पष्टकीर्तिः सुयशा मूर्खो भवति पण्डितः
The fearful is freed from fear, and one in calamity is delivered from distress; one of unclear reputation gains good fame, and the ignorant becomes wise.
अथ त्रिनवतितमोऽध्यायः नारायण उवाच उद्धवस्तवनं श्रुत्वा चेतनां प्राप्य राधिका । विलोक्य कृष्णाकारं च तमुवाच शुचाऽन्विता
Chapter Ninety-Three. Nārāyaṇa said: Hearing Uddhava's hymn, Rādhikā regained consciousness; seeing the form of Kṛṣṇa, she, filled with sorrow, spoke to him.
राधिकोवाच किन्नाम भवतो वत्स केन वा प्रेरितो भवान् । आगतो वा कुत इति ब्रूह मां केन हेतुना
Rādhikā said: What is your name, dear one, and by whom have you been sent? From where have you come? Tell me for what reason.
कृष्णाकृतिस्त्वं सर्वाङ्गैर्मन्ये त्वां कृष्णपार्षदम् । कृष्णस्य सुशलं ब्रूहि बरदेवस्य सांप्रतम्
You have the form of Kṛṣṇa in all your limbs; I consider you a companion of Kṛṣṇa. Tell me now of the welfare of the blessed Lord.
नन्दस्तिष्ठति तत्रैव हेतुना केन तद्वद । समायास्यति सोविन्दो रम्यं वृन्दावनं वनम्
Is Nanda still there? For what reason? Tell me that. Will Govinda return to the delightful forest of Vṛndāvana?
पुनर्द्रक्ष्यामि तस्यैव पूर्णचन्द्रमुखं शुभम् । पुनः क्रीडां करिष्यामि तेनाहं रासमण्डले
Will I see again his auspicious, full-moon face? Will I again play with him in the circle of the rāsa dance?
जले च विहरिष्यामि पुनर्वा सखिभिः सह । श्रीनन्दनन्दनाङ्गे च पुनर्दास्यामि चन्दनम्
Will I again sport in the water with my friends? Will I again anoint the body of Nanda's son with sandal paste?
उद्धव उवाच उद्दवेत्यभिधानं मे क्षत्रियोऽहं वरानने । प्रेषितः शुभवार्तार्थं कृष्णेन परमात्मना
Uddhava said: My name is Uddhava, I am a Kṣatriya, O beautiful-faced one; I have been sent by Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Soul, to bring auspicious news.
तवान्तिकं समायातः पार्षदोऽहं हरेरपि । कृष्णस्य बलदेवस्य शिवं नन्दस्य सांप्रतम्
I have come into your presence; I am an attendant even of Hari, of Krishna, of Baladeva, and now also of Shiva and Nanda.
राधिकोवाच अस्ति तद्यमुनाकूलं सुगन्धिपवनोऽस्ति सः । तस्य केलिकदम्बानां मूलमस्तयेव सांप्रतम्
Radhika said: There is indeed that bank of the Yamuna, where the breeze is fragrant; at the root of those kadamba trees for play, it is present now.
पुण्यं वृन्दावनं रम्यं तद्विद्यमानमीप्सितम् । पुंस्कोकिलानां विरुतं तल्पं चन्दनचर्चितम्
That sacred and delightful Vrindavana exists there, just as desired; the songs of male cuckoos are heard, and the couch is anointed with sandalwood.
चतुर्विधं च भोज्यं च मधुपानं च सुन्दरम् । दुरन्तो दुःखदोऽप्यस्ति पापिष्ठो मन्मथस्तथा
There are four kinds of food and beautiful honeyed drinks; yet, relentless and causing sorrow, the most sinful Kamadeva is also present.
ते च रत्नप्रदीपाश्च ज्वलन्ति रासमण्डले । मणीन्द्रसारनिर्माणमस्त्येव रतिमन्दिरम्
There, jeweled lamps shine in the circle of the rasa dance; a temple of love, fashioned from the essence of the best jewels, is indeed present.
गोपाङ्गनागणोऽस्त्येव पूर्णचन्द्रोऽस्ति शोभितः । सुगन्धिपुष्परचितं तल्पं चन्दनचर्चितम्
There is a multitude of cowherd maidens, and the full moon shines splendidly; the couch is adorned with fragrant flowers and anointed with sandalwood.
ताम्बूलं रतिभोगार्हं कर्पूरादिसुसंस्कृतम् ।सुगन्धिमालतीमाल्यं श्वेतचामरदर्पणम्
There is betel, fit for the enjoyment of love, expertly prepared with camphor and other fine ingredients; fragrant garlands of jasmine, a white yak-tail fan, and a mirror.
मुक्तामाणिक्यसंसक्तहीरहारमनोहरम् । कस्तूरीकुङ्कुमाक्तं च पात्रपूर्णं च चन्दनम्
There are enchanting necklaces of pearls, rubies, and diamonds; and sandalwood, mixed with musk and saffron, fills the vessels.
नानोपकाननं रम्यं रम्यक्रीडासरोवरम् । सुगन्धिपुष्पोद्यानं च पद्मश्रेणीमनोहरम्
There are many delightful groves, and lovely lakes for play; gardens of fragrant flowers, and rows of charming lotuses.
अस्त्येवं सर्वविभवः प्राणनाथः कुतो मम । हा कृष्ण हा रामानाथ क्वासि मे प्राणवल्लभ
All such wealth exists, but where is my Lord of life? Alas, Krishna! Alas, Lord of Rama! Where are you, my beloved of the soul?