हरमजितमजं प्रतुष्टुवुर् वचनविशेषैर् विचित्रभूषणैः रथस्त्रिपुरे सकाञ्चनाचलो व्रजति सपक्ष इवाद्रिरम्बरे
They praised Hara, the unconquered and unborn, with special words and wondrous ornaments; the chariot at Tripura, adorned with gold like a mountain, moved like a winged mountain in the sky.
मकरतिमितिमिङ्गिलावृतः प्रलय इवातिसमुद्धतो ऽर्णवः व्रजति रथवरो ऽतिभास्वरो ह्य् अशनिनिपातपयोदनिःस्वनः
Surrounded by makaras, whales, and great fish, the splendid chariot advanced, shining exceedingly, like the ocean rising at dissolution, with the roar of thunderclouds struck by lightning.
पूज्यमाने रथे तस्मिंल् लोकैर्देवे रथे स्थिते प्रमथेषु नदत्सूग्रं प्रवदत्सु च साध्विति
As that chariot was worshipped by the worlds, with the god standing upon it, the Pramathas roared fiercely and the people proclaimed, 'Well done!'
ईश्वरस्वरघोषेण नर्दमाने महावृषे जयत्सु विप्रेषु तथा गर्जत्सु तुरगेषु च
With the lord’s voice resounding, the great bull bellowing, the brahmins victorious, and the horses neighing, the sound filled the air.
रणाङ्गणात्समुत्पत्य देवर्षिर्नारदः प्रभुः कान्त्या चन्द्रोपमस्तूर्णं त्रिपुरं पुरमागतः
Then, rising from the battlefield, the divine sage Narada, radiant as the moon, swiftly arrived at the city of Tripura.
औत्पातिकं तु दैत्यानां त्रिपुरे वर्तते ध्रुवम् नारदश्चात्र भगवान् प्रादुर्भूतस्तपोधनः
Surely, an ominous sign appeared among the Daityas in Tripura, and there the blessed, ascetic Narada manifested.
आगतं जलदाभासं समेताः सर्वदानवाः उत्तस्थुर्नारदं दृष्ट्वा अभिवादनवादिनः
All the Danavas, assembled and cloud-like in appearance, rose up when they saw Narada arrive, greeting him with words of respect.
तमर्घ्येण च पाद्येन मधुपर्केण चेश्वराः नारदं पूजयामासुर् ब्रह्माणमिव वासवः
The lords honored Narada with arghya, water for the feet, and a honey-mixture, as Indra would honor Brahma.
तेषां स पूजां पूजार्हः प्रतिगृह्य तपोधनः नारदः सुखमासीनः काञ्चने परमासने
Narada, worthy of worship, accepted their homage and, ascetic as he was, sat comfortably upon a splendid golden seat.
मयस्तु सुखमासीने नारदे नारदोद्भवे यथार्हं दानवैः सार्धम् आसीनो दानवाधिपः
While Narada, born of Narada, sat comfortably, Maya, the lord of the Danavas, sat with the Danavas as was proper.
आसीनं नारदं प्रेक्ष्य मयस्त्वथ महासुरः अब्रवीद्वचनं तुष्टो हृष्टरोमाननेक्षणः
Seeing Nārada seated, Maya, the great asura, then spoke words, pleased, his hair standing on end, gazing intently.
औत्पातिकं पुरे ऽस्माकं यथा नान्यत्र कुत्रचित् वर्तते वर्तमानज्ञ वद त्वं हि च नारद
O Nārada, tell us why these omens appear in our city, as they do not occur elsewhere at any time; you know what is happening.
दृश्यन्ते भयदाः स्वप्ना भज्यन्ते च ध्वजाः परम् विना च वायुना केतुः पतते च तथा भुवि
Fearful dreams are seen, banners are broken, and without any wind, the pennant falls to the ground.
अट्टालकाश्च नृत्यन्ते सपताकाः सगोपुराः हिंस हिंसेति श्रूयन्ते गिरश्च भयदाः पुरे
Towers with flags and gateways dance, and voices utter 'violence, violence'—such fearful sounds are heard in the city.
नाहं बिभेमि देवानां सेन्द्राणामपि नारद मुक्त्वैकं वरदं स्थाणुं भक्ताभयकरं हरम्
O Nārada, I do not fear even the gods with Indra, except for the one boon-giver, Sthāṇu, Hara, who grants safety to devotees.
भगवन्नास्त्यविदितम् उत्पातेषु तवानघ अनागतमतीतं च भवाञ्जानाति तत्त्वतः
O blessed one, nothing is unknown to you regarding omens; you know the past and the future in truth.
तदेतन्नो भयस्थानम् उत्पाताभिनिवेदितम् कथयस्व मुनिश्रेष्ठ प्रपन्नस्य तु नारद
Therefore, tell us, O foremost sage, the cause of this fear arising from omens, for I have taken refuge in you, Nārada.
इत्युक्तो नारदस्तेन मयेनामयवर्जितः
Thus addressed by Maya, Nārada, free from deceit, replied.
शृणु दानव तत्त्वेन भवन्त्यौत्पातिका यथा धर्मेति धारणे धातुर् माहात्म्ये चैव पठ्यते धारणाच्च महत्त्वेन धर्म एष निरुच्यते
Listen, O Dānava, to the truth of how omens arise; the root 'dhṛ' means 'to hold', and in greatness it is called 'dharma'; from its greatness, dharma is thus defined.
स इष्टप्रापको धर्म आचार्यैरुपदिश्यते इतरश्चानिष्टफल आचार्यैर्नोपदिश्यते
That dharma, which brings desired results, is taught by teachers; the other, which brings undesired results, is not taught by teachers.
उत्पथान्मार्गमागच्छेन् मार्गाच्चेव विमार्गताम् विनाशस्तस्य निर्देश्य इति वेदविदो विदुः
If one leaves the path and enters a wrong way, or deviates from the path, destruction is declared for him—so say those who know the Vedas.
त्वमधर्मरथारूढः सहैभिर्मत्तदानवैः अपकारिषु देवानां कुरुषे त्वं सहायताम्
You, mounted on the chariot of adharma, along with these intoxicated Dānavas, act against the gods, aiding those who harm them.
तदेतान्येवमादीनि उत्पातावेदितानि च वैनाशिकानि दृश्यन्ते दानवानां तथैव च
Thus, these and other omens are seen, portending destruction for the Dānavas.
एष रुद्रः समास्थाय महालोकमयं रथम् आयाति त्रिपुरं हन्तुं मय त्वामसुरानपि
Rudra, having mounted a chariot made of the great worlds, is coming to destroy Tripura, Maya, and you asuras as well.
स त्वं महौजसं नित्यं प्रपद्यस्व महेश्वरम् यास्यसे सह पुत्रेण दानवैः सह मानद
Therefore, always seek refuge in the mighty Lord; you will depart together with your son and the Dānavas, O Mānada.
इत्येवमावेद्य भयं दानवोपस्थितं महत् दानवानां पुनर्देवो देवेशपदमागतः
Thus, having announced the great fear approaching the Dānavas, the god returned again to the abode of the lord of gods.
नारदे तु मुनौ याते मयो दानवनायकः शूरसंमतमित्येवं दानवानाह दानवः
When the sage Nārada departed, Maya, leader of the Dānavas, addressed the Dānavas as follows, considering them valiant.
शूराः स्थ जातपुत्राः स्थ कृतकृत्याः स्थ दानवाः युध्यध्वं दैवतैः सार्धं कर्तव्यं चापि नो भयम्
You are heroes, you have sons, you have fulfilled your duties, O Dānavas; fight together with the gods, and for us there is no fear.
जित्वा वयं भविष्यामः सर्वे ऽमरसभासदः देवांश्च सेन्द्रकान्हत्वा लोकान्भोक्ष्यामहे ऽसुराः
Having conquered, we shall all become members of the assembly of immortals; and having slain the gods along with Indra, we as asuras shall enjoy the worlds.
अट्टालकेषु च तथा तिष्ठध्वं शस्त्रपाणयः दंशिता युद्धसज्जाश्च तिष्ठध्वं प्रोद्यतायुधाः
Therefore, stand firm in the watchtowers, weapons in hand; remain vigilant, ready for battle, with your weapons raised.