सुरासुरेन्द्रैरभिवन्द्यमुग्रं नत्वाज्ञया तस्य निषेदुरुर्व्याम्
The fierce one, worthy of reverence by the lords of gods and demons, having been bowed to, by his command, they remained on earth.
जग्मुस्ततो ज्ञानघनस्वरूपा नत्वा पुरारिं स्वपितुर्निकाशम्
Then, those whose nature was dense with knowledge, having bowed to the destroyer of cities, went near the sleeping one.
लब्ध्वाशिषो ऽद्यापि चरन्ति शश्वल्लोकेषु तीर्थानि च तीर्थभूताः
Having received blessings, even now they continually wander among the worlds, themselves holy places, visiting holy places.
दध्युश्चिरं विष्णुपदाब्जमव्ययं ध्यायन्ति यद्यतयो वीतरागाः
For a long time they meditated upon the imperishable lotus feet of Vishnu, as ascetics free from passion are wont to do.
लब्ध्वा ज्ञानं सविज्ञानं भृशं प्रीतमना ह्यभूत्
Having attained knowledge along with realization, his mind became exceedingly pleased.
प्रणम्य सत्कृतः पित्रा ब्रह्मणा निषसाद च
Having bowed, honored by his father Brahma, he sat down.
वर्णयामास तत्त्वेन सो ऽपि श्रुत्वा मुमोद च
He then described it in truth, and upon hearing it, he too rejoiced.
आजगाम च कैलासं मुनिसिद्धनिषेवितम्
He came to Kailasa, attended by sages and siddhas.
मन्दारैः पारिजातैश्च चंपकाशोकवञ्जुलैः
Adorned with mandara, parijata, champaka, ashoka, and bakula trees,
वातोद्धूतशिखैः पान्थानाह्वयद्भिरिवावृतम्
Its pathways were covered as if called by the wind-tossed blossoms.
सरोभिः स्वच्छसलिलैर्लसत्काञ्चनपङ्कजैः
With lakes of clear water, shining with golden lotuses,
स्वर्द्धनीपातनिर् घृष्टं क्रीडद्भिश्चाप्सरोगणैः
Polished by the descent of heavenly streams, and with groups of Apsaras sporting there,
आमोदमुदितैर्नागैः सलिलैः पुष्करोद्धृतैः
With waters drawn from lotuses, gladdened by joyful elephants,
अथ श्वेताभ्रसदृशे शृङ्गे तस्य च भूभृतः
Then, on a peak of that mountain, white as a mass of clouds,
तस्याधस्तात्समासीनं योगिमण्डलमध्यगम्
Beneath it, seated in the midst of a circle of yogis,
भूतिभूषितसर्वाङ्गं नागभूषणभूषितम्
Adorned all over with sacred ashes, adorned with serpent ornaments,
तं दृष्ट्वा नारदो विप्रा भक्तिनम्रात्मकन्धरः
Seeing him, O Brahmins, Narada bowed his head in devotion.
ततः प्रसन्नमनसा स्तुत्वा वाग्भिर्वृषध्वजम्
Then, with a clear mind, he praised the Bull-bannered One with words.
अथापृच्छच्च कुशलं नारदं जगतां गुरुः
Then the Guru of the worlds asked Narada about his welfare.
सर्वेषां योगिवर्याणां शृण्वतां तत्र वाडवाः
As all the foremost yogis listened there, O Vadava,
स शिवः सादरं तस्य भक्त्या संतुष्टमानसः
That Shiva, with reverence, was pleased in mind by his devotion.
स लब्ध्वा शांभवं ज्ञानं शङ्कराल्लोकशङ्करात्
He, having obtained the knowledge of Shiva from Shankara, the benefactor of the world,
तत्रापि नारदो ऽभीक्ष्णं गतागतपरायणः
There too, Narada, constantly engaged in coming and going,
एतद्वः कीर्तितं विप्रा नारदीयं महन्मया
O Brahmins, this Narada's great teaching has been proclaimed to you by me.
चतुष्पादसमायुक्तं शृण्वतां ज्ञानवर्द्धनम्
Endowed with fourfold qualities, it increases knowledge for those who listen.
समाजे द्विजमुख्यानां तथा केशवमन्दिरे
In the assembly of foremost twice-born, and likewise in the temple of Kesava,
सेतौ काञ्च्यां कुशस्थल्यां गङ्गाद्वारे कुशस्थले
On the bridge, in Kanchi, in Kushasthali, at the gate of the Ganga, in Kushasthali,
स लभेत्सर्वय ज्ञानां तीर्थानां च फलं महत्
He attains all knowledge and the great fruit of the sacred places.
उपवासपरो वापि हविष्याशी जितेन्द्रियः
Whether devoted to fasting, eating havishyā food, or with controlled senses,
शिवभक्तिरतो वापि शृण्वन् सिद्धिमवाप्नुयात्
Or devoted to Shiva's worship, hearing this, one attains perfection.