क्षणं केलिनियुक्तौ च रसभावसमन्वितौ
For a moment, they engaged in playful sport, filled with the essence of emotion.
सततं जययुक्तौ द्वौ क्षणं नैव पराजितौ 2.17.
Always engaged in victory, the two were never defeated, even for a moment.
नारायण उवाच ब्राह्मे मुहूर्त्ते चोत्थाय पुष्पतल्पान्मनोहरात्
Nārāyaṇa said: Rising at the brāhma-muhūrta from a delightful bed adorned with flowers,
रात्रिवासः परित्यज्य स्नात्वा मङ्गलवारिणा
Having left his nightly resting place, he bathed in auspicious water.
चकाराह्निकमावश्यमभीष्टगुरुवन्दनम्
He performed the daily rites as prescribed and offered reverence to his desired guru.
रत्नश्रेष्ठं मणिश्रेष्ठं वस्त्रश्रेष्ठं च काञ्चनम्
He possessed the finest jewels, the best gems, excellent garments, and gold.
अमूल्यरत्नं यत्किञ्चिन्मुक्तामाणिक्यहीरकम्
Whatever priceless jewel there was—pearls, rubies, or diamonds—
गजरत्नं चाश्वरत्नं धेनुरत्नं मनोहरम्
He had the best of elephants, the best of horses, and charming cows.
कोशागारसहस्रं च नगराणां त्रिलक्षकम्
He had a thousand treasuries and three hundred thousand cities.
पुत्रं कृत्वा च राजेन्द्रं सुचन्द्रं दानवेषु च
He made his son the lord of kings, shining among the Dānavas.
प्रजानुचरसंघं च कोशौघं वाहनादिकम्
He gathered multitudes of subjects, heaps of wealth, and various vehicles.
भृत्यद्वारा क्रमेणैव स चक्रे सैन्यसंचयम् ।। 2.18.
Through his servants, in due order, he assembled an army.
रथानामयुतेनैव धानुष्काणां त्रिकोटिभिः
With ten thousand chariots and thirty crores of archers,
कृता सेनाऽपरिमिता दानवेन्द्रेण नारद
The lord of the Dānavas, O Nārada, formed an immeasurable army.
महारथः स विज्ञेयो रथिनां प्रवरो रणे
He was to be known as a great chariot-warrior, foremost among charioteers in battle.
त्रिंशदक्षौहिणीवाद्यभाण्डौघं च चकार सः
He amassed thirty akṣauhiṇīs and a great collection of equipment.
रत्नेन्द्रसारखचितं विमानं ह्यारुरोह सः
He ascended a celestial chariot adorned with the best of jewels.
पुष्पभद्रानदीतीरे यत्राक्षयवटः शुभः
On the bank of the Puṣpabhadrā river, where the auspicious, imperishable banyan stands,
कपिलस्य तपस्थानं पुण्यक्षेत्रं च भारते
At the place of Kapila's austerities, a holy region in Bhārata,
श्रीशैलोत्तरभागे च गन्धमादनदक्षिणे शाश्वती जलपूर्णा च पुष्पभद्रानदी शुभा
To the north of Śrīśaila and south of Gandhamādana, the ever-full, auspicious Puṣpabhadrā river flows.
लवणोदप्रिया भार्य्या शश्वत्सौभाग्यसंयुता
His wife, who was fond of salt water, was ever endowed with good fortune.
शरावतीमिश्रिता च निर्गता सा हिमालयात् 2.18.
Mixed with the waters of the Sharavati, she emerged from the Himalayas.
तत्र गत्वा शंखचूडो लुलोके चन्द्रशेखरम्
There, Shankhacuda went and beheld Chandrashekhara.
कृत्वा योगासने स्थित्वा मुद्रायुक्तं च सस्मितम्
Having assumed a yogic posture, with gestures and a gentle smile, he stood.
त्रिशूलपट्टिशधरं व्याघ्रचर्माम्बरं वरम्
He bore a trident and spear, was clad in a tiger skin, and was most excellent.
त्रिनेत्रं पञ्चवक्त्रं च नागयज्ञोपवीतिनम्
He had three eyes, five faces, and wore a serpent as his sacred thread.
भक्तमृत्युहरं शान्तं गौरीकान्तं मनोरमम्
He removes the death of devotees, is peaceful, beloved of Gauri, and delightful.
आशुतोषं प्रसन्नास्यं भक्तानुग्रहकारकम्
Easily pleased, with a gracious face, he bestows favor upon devotees.
विश्वम्भरं विश्ववरं विश्वसंहारकारणम्
He is the sustainer of the universe, the best in the universe, and the cause of its dissolution.
ज्ञानप्रदं ज्ञानबीजं ज्ञानानन्दं सनातनम्
He is the giver of knowledge, the seed of knowledge, the bliss of knowledge, eternal.