तस्मिन्बाला द्विजश्रेष्ठाश्चक्रे संगीतमुत्तमम्
On that mountain, O best of twice-born, maidens performed excellent music.
समीपवर्तिनी तस्य भूत्वा लिङ्गस्य भामिनी
A radiant woman, becoming near to the liṅga, stood close by.
तस्मिन्प्रवृत्ते राजेन्द्रगीते मन्मथवर्द्धने
When that song began, O king, it increased the power of love.
न च दैवं न चादैवं गीतं तादृग्बभूव ह
Neither by fate nor by effort had such a song ever arisen.
मोहिनीमुखनिर्गीतं गीतं सत्वविमोहनम्
A song flowed from Mohini's mouth, enchanting the minds of all beings.
कामातुरो भोक्तुमनाश्चचाल तां मोहिनीं पार्वतिदृष्टिलज्जः
Overcome by desire and intent on enjoyment, he approached Mohini, restrained by shame before Parvati's gaze.
संपूज्य बहुशो देवं पीतांबरधरं हरम्
Having repeatedly worshipped the god Hara, clad in yellow garments,
कृत्वा शून्यं यमपथं जित्वा वैवस्वतं यमम्
and having emptied the path of Yama, conquering Vaivasvata Yama,
आहूय तनयं काले धर्माङ्गदमभाषत
he summoned his son at the proper time and spoke to Dharmangada.
परिपालय वीर्येण स्वधर्मे कृतनिश्चयः
Protect, with strength, your own dharma, firmly resolved.
तस्य धर्मस्तथा कीर्तिर्विनस्यति न संशयः
His dharma and fame perish—of this there is no doubt.
अवश्य पातकी सो ऽपि विज्ञेयो भुवनत्रये
Even he must be known as a sinner in all three worlds.
मातुरुच्चारवज्जातो द्विजिह्वो विषवर्जितः
Born like his mother's excretion, two-tongued, devoid of poison.
प्रकाशयति सर्वत्र स्वकरैरिव भास्करः
He illuminates everywhere with his own hands, like the sun.
स पुत्रो नरकं याति यावदाभूतसंप्लवम्
That son goes to hell until the dissolution of all beings.
स याति देव सायुज्यं स्तूयमानो दिवि स्थितैः
He attains union with the gods, praised by those dwelling in heaven.
न भुक्तं नैव सुप्तं तु स्वेच्छया पालने स्थितः
He neither eats nor sleeps at will, remaining steadfast in protection.
विष्णुवासरभोक्तॄणां निग्रहे कृतबुद्धिना
With resolved mind, he restrains those who partake of Vishnu's days.
विरिञ्चिमार्गगाश्चान्ये पार्वत्याश्च स्थिताः परे
Others follow the path of Virinchi, and some remain with Parvati.
बालो युवा वा वृद्धो वा गुर्विणी वा कुमारिका
Whether child, youth, old man, pregnant woman, or maiden,
इत्येवं जल्पितं यैस्तु तान्निरस्य समन्ततः
Those who thus speak are refuted by him in every way.
संबोधयित्वा बहुशः प्रजानां सुखहेतवे
Having repeatedly instructed the people for their happiness,
शास्त्रदृष्ट्या तु विदुषो मूर्खान्दण्डनपूर्वकम्
According to the scriptures, the wise should punish the foolish.
तेन मे न सुखं किञ्चिदवलीढं धरातले
Because of this, I have not enjoyed even a little happiness on earth.
स्वेभ्यो वापि परेभ्यो वा या रक्षेच्च प्रजा नृपः
Whether from his own people or from others, the king must protect his subjects.
सो ऽहं प्रजाकृते सौम्य संस्थितो नात्मनः क्वचित्
Therefore, gentle one, I have acted for the sake of the people, never for myself.
न पानद्यूतजं पुत्र कामये ऽहं कदाचन
Never, my son, have I desired pleasures arising from drinking or gambling.
त्वत्प्रसादादहं पुत्र मृगयाव्याजतो ऽधुना
By your favor, my son, I have now come under the pretext of hunting.
भोक्तुकामः प्रियान्कामांस्त्वयि भारं निवेश्य च
Desiring to enjoy beloved pleasures, I have entrusted the burden to you.
कृते तव महाकीर्तिरकृते नरकस्थितिः
If you act, you will gain great fame; if not, you will dwell in hell.