प्रेषयामास देवेन्द्रः परिज्ञानाय पार्थिव । दूतस्तु त्वरितो गत्वा समागम्य सुराधिपम्
Then Indra dispatched a messenger to ascertain the facts about the king; the messenger, hurrying there, met with the lord of the gods.
निवेदयामास तदा सर्वसैन्यबलाबलम् । ज्ञात्वा तद्बलमुद्योगं तुराषाडतिविस्मितः
At that time, he reported all the strengths and weaknesses of the entire army; learning of their power and preparations, Turaṣāḍa was greatly astonished.
देवानचोदयत्तूर्णं समाहूय पुरोहितम् । मन्त्रं मन्त्रविदां श्रेष्ठं चकार त्रिदशेश्वरः
He quickly summoned the gods and called the chief priest; the lord of the gods performed the most excellent ritual among those who know mantras.
उवाचाङ्गिरसश्रेष्ठं समासीनं वरासने । इन्द्र उवाच भो भो देवगुरो विद्वन्किं कर्तव्यं वदस्व नः
He addressed the best of the Angirases, who was seated on a noble seat; Indra said: O revered teacher of the gods, wise one, tell us what must be done.
सर्वज्ञोऽसि समुत्पन्ने कार्ये त्वं गतिरद्य नः । दानवो महिषो नाम महावीर्यो मदान्वितः
You are all-knowing; in this situation, you are our refuge today. The demon named Mahiṣa, full of great strength and intoxication,
योद्धुकामः समायाति बहुभिर्दानवैर्वृतः । तत्र प्रतिक्रिया कार्या त्वया मन्त्रविदाधुना
Desires to fight and is approaching, surrounded by many demons; therefore, you, who are skilled in mantras, must now devise a countermeasure.
तेषां शुक्रस्तथा त्वं मे विघ्नहर्ता सुसंयतः । व्यास उवाच तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं प्राह तुरासाहं बृहस्पतिः
Among them, Śukra is their obstacle-remover, and you, self-controlled one, are ours; Vyāsa said: Hearing these words, Bṛhaspati spoke to Turaṣāha.
विचिन्त्य मनसा कामं कार्यसाधनतत्परः । गुरुरुवाच स्वस्थो भव सुरेन्द्र त्वं धैर्यमालम्ब्य मारिष
After considering in his mind, intent on accomplishing the task, the guru said: Compose yourself, O lord of the gods, take courage, O Indra.
व्यसने च समुत्पन्ने न त्याज्यं धैर्यमाशु वै । जयाजयौ सुराध्यक्ष दैवाधीनौ सदैव हि
Even when adversity arises, courage must never be abandoned; victory and defeat, O lord of the gods, are always dependent on fate.
स्थातव्यं धैर्यमालम्ब्य तस्माद् बुद्धिमता सदा । भवितव्यं भवत्येव जानन्नेव शतक्रतो
Therefore, the wise must always stand firm, relying on courage; whatever is destined will certainly happen, O Śatakratu, knowing this.
उद्यमः सर्वथा कार्यो यथापौरुषमात्मनः । मुनयोऽपि हि मुक्त्यर्थमुद्यमैकरताः सदा
One must always make effort according to one's own ability; even sages, seeking liberation, are always devoted to effort.
दैवाधीनं च जानन्तो योगध्यानपरायणाः । तस्मात्सदैव कर्तव्यो व्यवहारोदितोद्यमः
Knowing that the result depends on fate, they remain devoted to yoga and meditation; therefore, action and effort must always be undertaken.
सुखं भवतु वा मा वा दैवे का परिदेवना । विना पुरुषकारेण कदाचित्सिद्धिमाप्नुयात्
Whether happiness comes or not, what is the use of lamenting over fate? Without personal effort, one rarely attains success.
अन्धवत्पङ्गुवत्कामं न तथा मुदमावहेत् । कृते पुरुषकारेऽपि यदि सिद्धिर्न जायते
Like the blind or the lame, one should not rejoice in such a way; even if effort is made, if success does not arise,
न तत्र दूषणं तस्य दैवाधीने शरीरिणि । कार्यसिद्धिर्न सैन्येऽस्ति न मन्त्रे न च मन्त्रणे
There is no fault in that, for embodied beings are subject to fate; success in action is not found in the army, nor in mantras, nor in counsel.
न रथे नायुधे नूनं दैवाधीना सुराधिप । बलवाञ्क्लेशमाप्नोति निर्बलः सुखमश्नुते
Certainly, O lord of the gods, it is not in chariots or weapons, but dependent on fate; the strong experience hardship, while the weak enjoy comfort.
बुद्धिमान्क्षुधितः शेते निर्बुद्धिर्भोगवान्भवेत् । कातरो जयमाप्नोति शूरो याति पराजयम्
The intelligent man, when hungry, lies down; the unintelligent enjoys pleasures. The timid attains victory; the brave meets defeat.
दैवाधीने तु संसारे कामं का परिदेवना । उद्यमे योजयेन्नूनं भवितव्यं सुराधिप
In this world, which is governed by fate, what is the use of lamentation? One should certainly apply effort, O lord of the gods; what is destined will occur.
दुःखदे सुखदे वापि तत्र तौ न विचिन्तयेत् । दुःखे दुःखाधिकान्पश्येत्सुखे पश्येत्सुखाधिकम्
Whether it brings pain or pleasure, one should not dwell on either. In pain, see those who suffer more; in pleasure, see those who enjoy more.
आत्मानं हर्षशोकाभ्यां शत्रुभ्यामिव नार्पयेत् । धैर्यमेवावगन्तव्यं हर्षशोकोद्भवे बुधैः
One should not surrender oneself to joy or sorrow, as to enemies; wise people recognize only steadfastness when joy or sorrow arises.
अधैर्याद्यादृशं दुःखं न तु धैर्येऽस्ति तादृशम् । दुर्लभं सहनत्वं वै समये सुखदुःखयोः
The suffering caused by lack of fortitude is not found in fortitude itself. Endurance in times of pleasure and pain is rare.
हर्षशोकोद्भवो यत्र न भवेद् बुद्धिनिश्चयात् । किं दुःखं कस्य वा दुःखं निर्गुणोऽहं सदाव्ययः
Where joy and sorrow do not arise due to firm understanding, what suffering is there, and whose suffering? I am always without qualities and imperishable.
चतुर्विंशातिरिक्तोऽस्मि किं मे दुःखं सुखं च किम् । प्राणस्य क्षुत्पिपासे द्वे मनसः शोकमूर्छने
I am beyond the twenty-four elements; what is pain to me, or what is pleasure? Hunger and thirst belong to the vital breath; grief and fainting belong to the mind.
जरामृत्यू शरीरस्य षडूर्मिरहितः शिवः । शोकमोहौ शरीरस्य गणौ किं मेऽत्र चिन्तने
Old age and death pertain to the body; I am Shiva, free from the six waves. Grief and delusion are attributes of the body; what concern have I with them?
शरीरं नाहमथवा तत्सम्बन्धी न चाप्यहम् । सप्तैकषोडशादिभ्यो विभिन्नोऽहं सदा सुखी
I am not the body, nor am I its associate. I am always distinct from the seven, one, sixteen, and other elements, and ever blissful.
प्रकृतिर्विकृतिर्नाहं किं मे दुःखं सदा पुनः । इति मत्वा सुरेश त्वं मनसा भव निर्ममः
I am neither nature nor its modifications; what pain is there for me, ever again? Thinking thus, O lord of gods, be free from possessiveness in mind.
उपायः प्रथमोऽयं ते दुःखनाशे शतक्रतो । ममता परमं दुःखं निर्ममत्वं परं सुखम्
This is your first means for the destruction of suffering, O Indra. Attachment is the greatest pain; non-attachment is the highest happiness.
सन्तोषादपरं नास्ति सुखस्थानं शचीपते । अथवा यदि न ज्ञानं ममत्वनाशने किल
There is no other place of happiness than contentment, O lord of Shachi. Or, if there is no knowledge for the destruction of attachment,
ततो विवेकः कर्तव्यो भवितव्ये सुराधिप । प्रारब्धकर्मणां नाशो नाभोगाल्लक्ष्यते किल
Then discrimination should be cultivated regarding what is destined, O lord of gods. The destruction of actions begun is not seen through enjoyment.
यद्भावि तद्भवत्येव का चिन्ता सुखदुःखयोः । सुरैः सर्वैः सहायैर्वा बुद्ध्या वा तव सत्तम
Whatever is to happen, happens; why worry about pleasure or pain? Whether with all the gods as allies, or by your own intellect, O noble one.