शोभितं तद्वनं दिव्यं मत्तकोकिलनादितम् । वसन्तलक्ष्मीसंयुक्तं कामिकामप्रवर्धनम्
That divine forest was adorned, resounding with the cries of intoxicated cuckoos, graced by the beauty of spring, and the increase of desire and passion.
ताम्रसालादुत्तरत्र सीससालः प्रकीर्तितः । समुच्छ्रायः स्मृतोऽप्यस्य सप्तयोजनसंख्यया
To the north of the Tamala grove is the Sīsasāla, as it is called; its height is said to be seven yojanas.
सन्तानवाटिकामध्ये सालयोस्तु द्वयोर्नृप । दशयोजनगन्धस्तु प्रसूनानां समन्ततः
In the middle of the grove of wish-fulfilling trees, between the two groves, O King, the fragrance of the flowers extends for ten yojanas all around.
हिरण्याभानि कुसुमान्युत्फुल्लानि निरन्तरम् । अमृतद्रवसंयुक्तफलानि मधुराणि च
The flowers are golden in hue, always in full bloom, and the fruits, sweet and mixed with nectar, are ever present.
ग्रीष्मर्तुर्नायकस्तस्या वाटिकाया नृपोत्तम । शुक्रश्रीश्च शुचिश्रीश्च द्वे भार्ये तस्य सम्मते
O best of kings, the lord of that grove in the summer season is Śukraśrī; his two esteemed wives are Śuciśrī and Śukraśrī.
सन्तापत्रस्तलोकास्तु वृक्षमूलेषु संस्थिताः । नानासिद्धैः परिवृतो नानादेवैः समन्वितः
The inhabitants of the world afflicted by heat take refuge at the roots of the trees; he is surrounded by various Siddhas and accompanied by various gods.
विलासिनीनां वृन्दैस्तु चन्दनद्रवपङ्किलैः । पुष्पमालाभूषितैस्तु तालवृन्तकराम्बुजैः
He is attended by groups of playful women, adorned with garlands of flowers, their hands like lotus buds holding palm fans, and their bodies smeared with sandalwood paste.
प्राकारः शोभितो राजञ्छीतलाम्बुनिषेविभिः । सीससालादुत्तरत्राप्यारकूटमयः शुभः
O King, the enclosure wall is splendid, frequented by those who enjoy cool waters; to the north of the Sīsasāla grove is another auspicious wall made of gold.
प्राकारो वर्तते राजन् मुनियोजनदैर्घ्यवान् । हरिचन्दनवृक्षाणां वाटी मध्ये तयोः स्मृता
O King, the enclosure wall extends for a length measured by the sages in yojanas; in the middle of the two groves is a garden of sandalwood trees.
सालयोरधिनाथस्तु वर्षर्तुर्मेघवाहनः । विद्युत्पिङ्गलनेत्रश्च जीमूतकवचः स्मृतः
The lord of the groves in the rainy season is Meghavāhana; his eyes are tawny like lightning, and he is known as Jīmūtakavaca.
वज्रनिर्घोषमुखरश्चेन्द्रधन्वा समन्ततः । सहस्रशो वारिधारा मुञ्चन्नास्ते गणावृतः
He, whose voice resounds like thunder, is surrounded on all sides by rainbows, and, accompanied by his hosts, pours down thousands of streams of water.
नभःश्रीश्च नभस्यश्रीः स्वरस्या रस्यमालिनी । अम्बा दुला निरत्निश्चाभ्रमन्ती मेघयन्तिका
Nabhaḥśrī, Nabhasyaśrī, Svarasya, Rasyamālinī, Ambā, Dulā, Niratniśca, Abhramantī, and Meghayantikā are his wives.
वर्षयन्ती चिपुणिका वारिधारा च सम्मताः । वर्षर्तोर्द्वादश प्रोक्ताः शक्तयो मदविह्वलाः
Varṣayantī, Cipuṇikā, and Vāridhārā are also esteemed; the twelve powers of the rainy season, intoxicated with delight, are thus described.
नवपल्लववृक्षाश्च नवीनलतिकान्विताः । हरितानि तृणान्येव वेष्टिता यैर्धराखिला
There are trees with new shoots, entwined with fresh creepers, and the entire earth is covered with green grass.
नदीनदप्रवाहाश्च प्रवहन्ति च वेगतः । सरांसि कलुषाम्बूनि रागिचित्तसमानि च
Rivers and streams flow swiftly, and the lakes, with their turbid waters, resemble minds filled with passion.
वसन्ति देवाः सिद्धाश्च ये देवीकर्मकारिणः । वापीकूपतडागाश्च ये देव्यर्थं समर्पिताः
The gods and Siddhas who perform the deeds of the Goddess dwell there, as well as the wells, ponds, and reservoirs dedicated to the Goddess.
ते गणा निवसन्त्यत्र सविलासाश्च साङ्गनाः । आरकूटमयादग्रे सप्तयोजनदैर्घ्यवान्
Those hosts reside here, delighting with their companions; in front stands a hall made of Arakūṭa wood, seven yojanas in length.
पञ्चलोहात्मकः सालो मध्ये मन्दारवाटिका । नानापुष्पलताकीर्णा नानापल्लवशोभिता
The hall is made of five metals, and in its center is a grove of Mandāra trees, adorned with various flowering vines and beautiful with diverse young shoots.
अधिष्ठातात्र सम्प्रोक्तः शरद्ऋतुरनामयः । इषुलक्ष्मीरूर्जलक्ष्मीर्द्वे भार्ये तस्य सम्मते
The presiding deity there is said to be the faultless season of Autumn; his two esteemed wives are Iṣulakṣmī and Urdjalakṣmī.
नानासिद्धा वसन्त्यत्र साङ्गनाः सपरिच्छदाः । पञ्चलोहमयादग्रे सप्तयोजनदैर्घ्यवान्
Various accomplished beings dwell here with their companions and attendants; in front stands a hall of five metals, seven yojanas in length.
दीप्यमानो महाशृङ्गैर्वर्तते रौप्यसालकः । पारिजाताटवीमध्ये प्रसूनस्तबकान्विता
A silver hall, shining with great spires, stands there; in the midst of a Pārijāta forest, filled with clusters of blossoms.
दशयोजनगन्धीनि कुसुमानि समन्ततः । मोदयन्ति गणान्सर्वान्ये देवीकर्मकारिणः
Flowers with fragrance extending for ten yojanas in every direction delight all the hosts who perform the goddess's works.
तत्राधिनाथः सम्प्रोक्तो हेमन्तर्तुर्महोज्ज्वलः । सगणः सायुधः सर्वान् रागिणो रञ्जयन्नृप
The presiding lord there is said to be the resplendent season of Hemanta, accompanied by his hosts and weapons, coloring all the passionate ones, O king.
सहश्रीश्च सहस्यश्रीर्द्वे भार्ये तस्य सम्मते । वसन्ति तत्र सिद्धाश्च ये देवीव्रतकारिणः
His two esteemed wives are Sahashrī and Sahasyaśrī; there also dwell the accomplished ones who observe the vows of the goddess.
रौप्यसालमयादग्रे सप्तयोजनदैर्घ्यवान् । सौवर्णसालः सम्प्रोक्तस्तप्तहाटककल्पितः
In front of the silver hall, seven yojanas in length, stands the golden hall, said to be fashioned from refined gold.
मध्ये कदम्बवाटी तु पुष्पपल्लवशोभिता । कदम्बमदिराधाराः प्रवर्तन्ते सहस्रशः
At its center is a grove of Kadamba trees, adorned with flowers and young shoots; streams of Kadamba nectar flow there in thousands.
याभिर्निपीतपीताभिर्निजानन्दोऽनुभूयते । तत्राधिनाथः सम्प्रोक्तः शैशिरर्तुर्महोदयः
By drinking those golden streams, one's own bliss is experienced; the presiding lord there is said to be the glorious season of Śiśira.
तपःश्रीश्च तपस्यश्रीर्द्वे भार्ये तस्य सम्मते । मोदमानः सहैताभ्यां वर्तते शिशिराकृतिः
His two esteemed wives are Tapaḥśrī and Tapasyaśrī; rejoicing with them, he abides in the form of Śiśira.
नानाविलाससंयुक्तो नानागणसमावृतः । निवसन्ति महासिद्धा ये देवीदानकारिणः
He is endowed with various delights and surrounded by many hosts; the great accomplished ones who perform gifts to the goddess reside there.
नानाभोगसमुत्पन्नमहानन्दसमन्विताः । साङ्गनाः परिवारैस्तु सङ्घशः परिवारिताः
Endowed with supreme bliss arising from various enjoyments, together with their companions and entourages, they are surrounded in groups.