शतशृङ्गे महाशैले गोलोके रत्नपर्वते
On the great mountain with a hundred peaks, on the jeweled mountain in Goloka,
परिपूर्णतमं शान्तं राधाकान्तं मनोहरम्
There abides the most complete, peaceful, and enchanting Radhakanta.
श्रीकृष्णस्य स्तोत्रमिदं त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नरः 3.32.
Whoever recites this hymn to Shri Krishna at the three junctions of the day,
हरिदास्यं हरौ भक्तिं लभेत्स्तोत्रप्रसादतः
By the grace of this hymn, attains the service of Hari and devotion to the Lord.
सर्वसिद्धेश्वरः शान्तोऽप्यन्ते याति हरेः पदम्
Even the lord of all accomplishments, though tranquil, ultimately attains the abode of Hari.
जीवन्मुक्तः कृष्णभक्तः स भवेन्नात्र संशयः
He becomes liberated while living, a devotee of Krishna—of this there is no doubt.
षडभिज्ञो दशबलो मनोयायी भवेद्ध्रुवम् कल्पवृक्षसमः शश्वद्भवेत्कृष्णप्रसादतः
He surely becomes one who knows the six branches of knowledge, possesses ten strengths, and moves by will; by Krishna's grace, he is ever like the wish-fulfilling tree.
इत्येवं कथितं स्तोत्रं वत्स त्वं गच्छ पुष्करम्
Thus this hymn has been spoken; O child, now you go to Pushkara.
त्रिस्सप्तकृत्वो निर्भूपां कुरु पृथ्वीं यथासुखम्
Make the earth free of kings three times seven, as you wish.
नारायण उवाच गत्वा पुष्करतीर्थ च मन्त्रसिद्धिं चकार ह
Narāyaṇa said: Having gone to the holy place of Pushkara, he accomplished the perfection of the mantra.
स बभूव निराहारो मासं भक्तिसमन्वितः
He remained without food for a month, filled with devotion.
ददर्श चक्षुरुन्मील्य गगनं तेजसा वृतम्
Opening his eyes, he saw the sky enveloped in radiance.
तेजोमण्डलमध्यस्थं रत्नयानं ददर्श ह
He saw, in the center of the radiant circle, a chariot made of jewels.
ईषद्धास्यप्रसन्नास्यं भक्तानुग्रहकारकम्
He saw a face slightly smiling, gracious, bestowing favor upon devotees.
त्रिस्सप्तकृत्वो निर्भूपां करिष्यामि महीमिति
I will make the earth free of kings three times seven, indeed.
दास्यं सुदुर्ल्लभं शश्ववत्पादाब्जे च देहि मे
Grant me the exceedingly rare and eternal service at your lotus feet.
भृगुः प्रणम्य भवनं तज्जगाम परात्परम्
Bhrigu, having bowed, went to that supreme abode.
वाञ्छा प्रतीतिजननं सुस्वप्नं च ददर्श ह भाष्य स्वजनं सर्वं गृहे तस्थौ मुदाऽन्वितः
He saw a dream fulfilling his desires and bringing joy, and, having spoken with all his kinsmen, remained at home, filled with happiness.
स्वशिष्यान्पितृशिष्यांश्च भ्रातृवर्गांश्च बान्धवान् 3.33.
He addressed his own disciples, the disciples of his father, his brothers, and his relatives.
पौर्वापर्य्यं स्ववृत्तान्तं तानेवोक्त्वा शुभक्षणे
At an auspicious moment, he recounted to them his past and present affairs in order.
ददर्श मङ्गलं रामः शुश्राव जयसूचकम्
Rama beheld auspicious omens and heard signs foretelling victory.
यात्राकाले च पुरतः शुश्राव सहसा मुनिः
At the time of departure, the sage suddenly heard in front of him—
आकाशवाणीसंगीतं जयस्ते भवितेति च
A celestial voice singing, 'Victory shall be yours.'
चकार यात्रां भगवाञ्छ्रुत्वैवं विविधं शुभम्
Having heard such various auspicious signs, the blessed one set out on his journey.
ज्वलत्प्रदीपं दधतीं पतिपुत्रवतीं सतीम्
He saw a chaste woman, devoted to her husband and sons, carrying a burning lamp.
शिवं शिवां पूर्णकुम्भं चाषं च नकुलं तथा
He saw Shiva, Parvati, a full water-pot, a myna bird, and a mongoose as well.
कृष्णसारं गजं सिंहं तुरगं गण्डकं द्विपम्
He saw a black antelope, an elephant, a lion, a horse, a river, and an island.
मयूरं खञ्जनं चैव शंखचिल्लं चकोरकम्
He saw a peacock, a wagtail, a conch-shell, and a little partridge.
सौदामनीं शक्रचापं सूर्य्यं सूर्याप्रभां शुभाम् 3.33.
He saw lightning, Indra's rainbow, the sun, and the sun's auspicious radiance.
माणिक्यं रजतं मुक्तां मणीन्द्रं च प्रवालकम्
He saw a ruby, silver, a pearl, a chief gem, and coral.