अन्नमेव ततो लक्ष्मीर् अन्नमेव जनार्दनः धान्यपर्वतरूपेण पाहि तस्मान्नगोत्तम
Therefore, Lakshmi herself is food, and Janardana too is food; O best of mountains, protect me in the form of a mountain of grain.
अनेन विधिना यस्तु दद्याद्धान्यमयं गिरिम् मन्वन्तरशतं साग्रं देवलोके महीयते
Whoever gives a mountain made of grain according to this procedure is honored in the world of the gods for a full hundred manvantaras.
अप्सरोगणगन्धर्वैर् आकीर्णेन विराजता विमानेन दिवः पृष्ठम् आयाति स्म निषेवित धर्मक्षये राजराज्यम् आप्नोतीह न संशयः
He ascends to heaven in a radiant chariot crowded with hosts of Apsaras and Gandharvas, and when his merit is exhausted, he obtains royal sovereignty here without doubt.
अथातः सम्प्रवक्ष्यामि लवणाचलमुत्तमम् यत्प्रदानान्नरो लोकान् आप्नोति शिवसंयुतान्
Now I shall explain the excellent Salt Mountain, by giving which a man attains worlds associated with Shiva.
उत्तमः षोडशद्रोणैः कर्तव्यो लवणाचलः मध्यमः स्यात्तदर्धेन चतुर्भिरधमः स्मृतः
The best Salt Mountain should be made with sixteen dronas, the middling with half that, and the inferior is said to be with four.
वित्तहीनो यथाशक्त्या द्रोणादूर्ध्वं तु कारयेत् चतुर्थांशेन विष्कम्भपर्वतान्कारयेत्पृथक्
One who is poor should make it as much as possible, at least more than a drona; and separately, he should make mountains of a quarter part in circumference.
विधानं पूर्ववत्कुर्याद् ब्रह्मादीनां च सर्वदा तद्वद्धेममयान्सर्वांल् लोकपालान्निवेशयेत्
He should perform the procedure as before, always for Brahma and the others; likewise, he should place all the guardians of the worlds made of gold.
सरांसि कामदेवादींस् तद्वदत्रापि कारयेत् कुर्याज्जागरणं चापि दानमन्त्रान्निबोधत
He should likewise make lakes, Kamadeva, and others here also; he should keep vigil, and now hear the mantras for giving.
सौभाग्यसरः सम्भूतो यतो ऽयं लवणो रसः तद्दानकर्तृकत्वेन त्वं मां पाहि नगोत्तम
O best of mountains, since this salt essence arises from the Lake of Fortune, protect me as the giver of this gift.
यस्मादन्नरसाः सर्वे नोत्कटा लवणं विना प्रियं च शिवयोर्नित्यं तस्माच्छान्तिं प्रयच्छ मे
Because all flavors of food are not excellent without salt, and it is always dear to Shiva and Parvati, therefore grant me peace.
विष्णुदेहसमुद्भूतं यस्मादारोग्यवर्धनम् तस्मात्पर्वतरूपेण पाहि संसारसागरात्
Since it arises from the body of Vishnu and increases health, therefore, in the form of a mountain, protect me from the ocean of worldly existence.
अनेन विधिना यस्तु दद्याल्लवणपर्वतम् उमालोके वसेत्कल्पं ततो याति परां गतिम्
Whoever gives a Salt Mountain according to this procedure dwells in Uma's world for a kalpa, and then attains the highest state.
अतः परं प्रवक्ष्यामि गुडपर्वतमुत्तमम् यत्प्रदानान्नरः स्वर्गम् आप्नोति सुरपूजितम्
Now I shall further explain the excellent Mountain of Jaggery, by giving which a man attains heaven, honored by the gods.
उत्तमो दशभिर्भारैर् मध्यमः पञ्चभिर्मतः त्रिभिर्भारैः कनिष्ठः स्यात् तदर्धेनाल्पवित्तवान्
The best is made with ten bhāras, the middling is considered to be with five, the lowest with three bhāras, and one with little wealth should make it with half that.
तद्वदामन्त्रणं पूजां हेमवृक्षसुरार्चनम् विष्कम्भपर्वतांस्तद्वत् सरांसि वनदेवताः
In the same way, one should perform invitation, worship, adoration of the golden tree, the honoring of mountain guardians, lakes, and forest deities.
होमजागरणं तद्वल् लोकपालाधिवासनम् धान्यपर्वतवत् कुर्याद् इमं मन्त्रमुदीरयेत्
Likewise, one should conduct fire offerings and night vigils, and establish the guardians of the worlds, just as with the mountain of grain; recite this mantra:
यथा देवेषु विश्वात्मा प्रवरो ऽयं जनार्दनः सामवेदस्तु वेदानां महादेवस्तु योगिनाम्
Just as among the gods, Janardana, the Soul of All, is foremost; among the Vedas, the Sama Veda is supreme; among yogis, Mahadeva is preeminent—
प्रणवः सर्वमन्त्राणां नारीणां पार्वती यथा तथा रसानां प्रवरः सदैवेक्षुरसो मतः
Among all mantras, the syllable Om is supreme; among women, Parvati; so too, among all juices, sugarcane juice is always considered the best.
मम तस्मात्परां लक्ष्मीं गुडपर्वत देहि वै यस्मात्सौभाग्यदायिन्या भ्राता त्वं गुडपर्वत निवासश्चापि पार्वत्यास् तस्माच्छान्तिं प्रयच्छ मे
Therefore, O mountain of jaggery, grant me the highest fortune, for you are the brother of the giver of prosperity, and you dwell with Parvati; thus, bestow peace upon me.
अनेन विधिना यस्तु दद्याद्गुडमयं गिरिम् पूज्यमानः स गन्धर्वैर् गौरीलोके महीयते
Whoever, following this method, gives a mountain made of jaggery, being honored by the Gandharvas, is exalted in the realm of Gauri.
ततः कल्पशतान्ते तु सप्तद्वीपाधिपो भवेत् आयुरारोग्यसम्पन्नः शत्रुभिश्चापराजितः
Then, at the end of a hundred ages, he becomes lord of the seven continents, endowed with long life, health, and unconquered by enemies.
अथ पापहरं वक्ष्ये सुवर्णाचलमुत्तमम् यस्य प्रदानाद्भवनं वैरिञ्चं याति मानवः
Now I will declare the supreme golden mountain, the remover of sins, by whose offering a person attains the abode of Brahma.
उत्तमः पलसाहस्रो मध्यमः पञ्चभिः शतैः तदर्धेनाधमस्तद्वद् अल्पवित्तो ऽपि शक्तितः दद्यादेकपलादूर्ध्वं यथाशक्त्या विमत्सरः
The best is a thousand palas in weight, the middling is five hundred, the lowest is half that; even one of little means should give at least one pala, according to his ability, without envy.
धान्यपर्वतवत्सर्वं विदध्यान्मुनिपुंगव विष्कम्भशैलास्तद्वच्च ऋत्विग्भ्यः प्रतिपादयेत्
Everything should be done as with the mountain of grain, O best of sages; likewise, the supporting mountains should be given to the officiating priests.
नमस्ते ब्रह्मबीजाय ब्रह्मगर्भाय ते नमः यस्मादनन्तफलदस् तस्मात्पाहि शिलोच्चय
Salutations to you, O seed of Brahma, O womb of Brahma; since you grant endless fruits, therefore, O heap of stone, protect me.
यस्मादग्नेरपत्यं त्वं यस्मात्पुण्यं जगत्पते हेमपर्वतरूपेण तस्मात्पाहि नगोत्तम
Since you are born of Agni, since you are meritorious, O Lord of the world, and take the form of a golden mountain, therefore, O best of mountains, protect me.
अनेन विधिना यस्तु दद्यात्कनकपर्वतम् स याति परमं ब्रह्मलोकमानन्दकारकम् तत्र कल्पशतं तिष्ठेत् ततो याति परां गतिम्
Whoever, following this method, gives a golden mountain, attains the supreme Brahma-world, the bringer of bliss; there he remains for a hundred ages, then attains the highest state.
अतः परं प्रवक्ष्यामि तिलशैलं विधानतः यत्प्रदानान्नरो याति विष्णुलोकं सनातनम्
Next, I will explain the prescribed method for the sesame mountain, by whose offering a man attains the eternal world of Vishnu.
उत्तमो दशभिर् द्रोणैर् मध्यमः पञ्चभिः स्मृतः त्रिभिः कनिष्ठो विप्रेन्द्र तिलशैलः प्रकीर्तितः
The best is made with ten droṇas, the middling with five, and the lowest with three, O best of Brahmins; such is the sesame mountain.
पूर्ववच्चापरान्सर्वान् विष्कम्भानभितो गिरीन् दानमन्त्रान् प्रवक्ष्यामि यथावन्मुनिपुंगव
As before, all the surrounding supporting mountains should be made; I will now declare the donation mantras for them, O best of sages.