ततस्ते नरका राजन् धर्मराजमुपागताः
Then, O king, those souls reached the realm of Dharma, the lord of justice.
देवदेव जगन्नाथ धर्मराज दयां कुरु
O god of gods, lord of the universe, O Dharma-rāja, show mercy!
यस्याः स्पर्शनतो नाथ भस्मभूताः क्षणादहो
O lord, by whose touch they were instantly reduced to ashes—alas!
तच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं तेषां धर्मराजो ऽतिविस्मितः
Hearing their words, Dharma-rāja was greatly astonished.
यो ब्रह्मदण्डनिर्दग्धः पुमान् स्त्री वा च तस्करः
Anyone—man or woman, or even a thief—who is burned by the staff of Brahmā,
तस्मादिमां महापापां भर्तुर्वचनलोपिनीम्
Therefore, expel this great sinner, who disobeyed her husband’s command,
निःसारयत मे बापि देहो ज्वलति दर्शंनात्
Cast her out for me, for her body blazes visibly.
प्रहरन्तो ऽस्त्रशस्त्रैश्च बहिश्चक्रुर्यमक्षयात्
The servants of Yama struck her with weapons and missiles outside.
पातालं प्रययौ तत्र पातालस्थैर्निवारिता
She went to the netherworld, but was turned away by those who dwell there.
जनकस्यान्तिकं गत्वा दुःखं स्वं संन्यवेदयत्
She went to her father and told him of her suffering.
यत्र यत्र तु गच्छामि तत्र तत्र क्षिपन्ति माम्
Wherever I go, there they cast me away.
भवदाज्ञां समादाय गता रुक्मविभूषणम्
Having received your command, I departed adorned with golden ornaments.
क्लेशयित्वा तु भर्तारं पुत्रं हत्वा वरासिना
After tormenting my husband, I killed my son with a splendid sword.
न गतिर्विद्यते देव पापाया मम सांप्रतम्
O god, now there is no refuge for me, a sinner.
विप्रवाक्यहताना च दग्धानां चित्रभानुना
Of those who have been ruined by the words of the Brahmins and burned by the radiant sun,
शतह्रदाविपन्नानां मुक्तिदा स्वर्णदी पितः
For those who have fallen into a hundred lakes, the golden river grants liberation, O father.
प्रसादयसि मत्प्रीत्या तर्हि मे विहिता गतिः
You please me by your devotion; thus, my ordained path is fulfilled.
शिवेन्द्रधर्मसूर्याग्निदेवेशैर्मुनिभिर्युतः
Surrounded by Shiva, Indra, Dharma, Surya, Agni, the lord of gods, and sages,
तत्र गत्वा महीपाल ब्रह्मा देवादिभिर्वृतः
There, having arrived, O king, Brahma is attended by the gods and others.
भूप रुद्रादिदेवैस्तु पूज्यो मान्यः पितामहः
O king, Brahma, the grandfather, is honored and revered by Rudra and the other gods.
कार्ये महति संप्राप्ते ह्यसाध्ये भुवनत्रये
When a great task arises, impossible in the three worlds,
स द्विजो वेदवेदाङ्गपरगस्तपसि स्थितः
That twice-born, accomplished in the Vedas and their branches, steadfast in austerity,
समुत्थाय नमश्चक्रे ब्रह्माणं तान्मुनीन्सुरान्
Having risen, he made obeisance to Brahma, those sages, and the gods.
ततः प्रसन्नो भगवान् लोककर्त्ता जगद्गुरुः
Then the blessed Lord, creator of the worlds, teacher of the universe, became pleased.
तात विप्र सदाचार परलोकोपकारक
O dear Brahmin, virtuous conduct is beneficial for the other world.
मया संप्रेषिता ब्रह्मन् रुक्माङ्गदविमोहने
By me, O Brahmin, you have been sent to dispel the delusion of Rukmāṅgada.
वैकुण्ठं संकुलं प्रेक्ष्य लोकैः सर्वैर्नि राकुलैः
Beholding Vaikuntha crowded with all worlds, free from demons,
निशामय धरादेव यद्ब्रवीमि तवाग्रतः
O lord of the earth, listen to what I say before you.
अनया निकषाश्याङ्ग्या परीक्ष्य स्वर्णभूषणः
By this touchstone, having tested, the golden ornament is proven.
राज्ञाप्रहतया भक्त्या हरिवासरपालनात्
By the devotion of the king, and by observing the day of Hari,