पापो रम्याकृतिश्चित्र भूषणांबरसंयुतः। तं दृष्ट्वा गिरिशस्तुष्टस्तमालिंग्य महासुरम्
Sinful yet of lovely appearance, adorned with splendid ornaments and garments, he was embraced by Girisha, who, pleased, took him for the great asura.
मन्यमानो गिरिसुतां सर्वैरवयवांतरैः। अपृच्छत्साधुभावं ते गिरिपुत्रि न कृत्रिमम्
Believing her to be the daughter of the Mountain, complete in every feature, he questioned her, 'O daughter of the Mountain, is your nature truly virtuous and not artificial?'
या त्वं मदाशयं ज्ञात्वा प्राप्तेह वरवर्णिनी। त्वया विरहितं शून्यं मम स्थानं जगत्त्रयम्
O beautiful one, knowing my desire, you have come here; without you, my abode and the three worlds are empty.
प्राप्ता प्रसन्नवदने युक्तमेवंविधं त्वयि। इत्युक्तो दानवेंद्रस्तु तं बभाषे स्मितं शनैः
Now that you have come with a gracious face, it is fitting that this should be so with you.' Thus addressed, the lord of the demons replied to him with a gentle smile.
स चाबुध्यदभिज्ञानैः प्राह त्रिपुरघातिनम्। दैत्य उवाच। यातास्मि तपसः कामाद्वरं लब्धुं हिमाचलम्
He, recognizing by certain signs, spoke to the destroyer of Tripura: The demon said, 'I have come to Himachala, driven by desire, to obtain a boon through austerity.'
रतिश्च तत्र मेनाभूत्ततः प्राप्ता त्वदंतिकम्। इत्युक्तः शंकरः शंकां चित्ते प्राप्तो विचारयन्
'There, Menā became the object of my passion, and thus I have come near you.' Hearing this, Shankara became suspicious and pondered in his mind.
हृदयेन समाधाय देवः प्रहसिताननः। कुपिता कुपितं बुद्ध्वा प्रकृत्या च दृढव्रता
Composing his heart, the god, with a smiling face, realized her anger and her naturally firm vow, perceiving her to be angry.
अप्राप्तकामा संप्राप्ता किमेतत्संविजानती। इति चिंत्य हरस्तस्या अभिज्ञानं विचारयन्
'She, whose desire was unfulfilled, has now arrived—what does this mean?' Thinking thus, Hara considered her identity.
नापश्यद्वामपार्श्वे तु तदंकं पद्मलक्षणम्। लोम्नामावर्तरचितं ततो देवः पिनाकधृक्
He did not see on her left side the lotus mark on her hip, formed by a whorl of hair; then the god, wielder of the Pinaka bow,
बुद्ध्वा तां दानवीं मायामाकारं गूहयंस्ततः। मेढ्रदंष्ट्रास्त्रमादाय दानवं तमसादयत्
Recognizing that this was a demoness in disguise, he concealed his awareness, and, taking up the weapon of the genital fang, struck down the demon.
न चाबुध्यत तद्वृत्तं वीरको द्वाररक्षकः। कुसुमामोदिनं दृष्ट्वा स्त्रीरूपं दानवेश्वरम्
But the heroic doorkeeper did not perceive what had happened, seeing the lord of demons in the form of a woman, fragrant with flowers.
दूतेन मारुतेनाशु बोधिता हिमशैलजा। श्रुत्वा वायुमुखाद्देवी क्रोधरक्ताविलेक्षणा
Quickly informed by the messenger Marut, the daughter of the snowy mountain, hearing from the wind-god, became red-eyed with anger.
अपश्यद्वीरकं पुत्रं हृदयेनैव दूयता। देव्युवाच। मातरं मां परित्यज्य यस्मात्त्वं स्नेहविक्लवाम्
She saw her son, Viraka, distressed at heart. The goddess spoke: 'Because you have abandoned me, your mother, overwhelmed with affection—
विहितावसरः स्त्रीणां शंकरस्य रहोविधौ। तस्मात्ते मानुषे रूक्षा जडा हृदयवर्जिता
—the opportunity for women in Shankara's secret rites has been arranged; therefore, among humans, you are harsh, dull, and devoid of heart.'
गणेशाकारसदृशी शिला माता भविष्यति। निमित्त एष विख्यातो वीरकस्य सुतादरात्
A stone resembling the form of Ganesha will become the mother; this is a well-known omen for the affection of Viraka's son.
संभवे प्रक्रमे चैव विचित्राख्या न संशयः। एवमुत्सृष्टशापायां गिरिपुत्र्यामनंतरं
There is no doubt that, in the beginning of the birth, she will be called 'Vichitra'; thus, after the curse was lifted from the mountain daughter,
निर्जगाम मुखात्क्रोधः सिंहरूपी महाबलः। स तु सिंहः करालास्यः सटाजटिलकंधरः
Anger emerged from her mouth, taking the form of a lion, mighty in strength; that lion had a fierce face, a mane, and tangled locks.
ऊर्ध्वप्रोद्भूतलांगूलो दंष्ट्रोत्कटमुखावटः। व्यादितास्यो लंबजिह्वः क्षामः कुक्षिबलादिषु
With its tail raised high, its mouth terrifying with prominent fangs, its jaws wide open, tongue hanging down, emaciated in the belly and other parts,
अस्यास्ये वर्तितुं देवी व्यवस्थितवती तदा। ज्ञात्वा मनोगतं तस्या भगवांश्चतुराननः
At that time, the goddess stood before its mouth; knowing her intention, the blessed Four-Faced One,
आजगामाश्रमपदं संपदामाश्रयं यतः। आगम्योवाच देवेशो गिरिजां स्पष्टया गिरा
Arrived at the hermitage, the abode of prosperity; having come, the lord of the gods spoke to Girija with clear words.
ब्रह्मोवाच-। किं पुनः प्राप्तुकामासि किमलभ्यं ददामि ते। विरम्यतामतिक्लेशात्तपसोस्मान्मदाज्ञया
Brahma said: What do you wish to obtain again? What is unattainable that I may give you? Cease this severe austerity by my command.
तच्छ्रुत्वोवाचगिरिजा गुरोर्गौरवयंत्रितं। वाक्यं वाचाहरोद्गीर्णवर्णनिर्गमवांछितं
Hearing this, Girija spoke, restrained by the reverence for her teacher; she uttered words expressing her desired meaning.
देव्युवाच-। तपसा दुष्करेणाप्तः पतिर्वै शंकरो मया। समां श्यामलवर्णेति बहुशः प्रोक्तवान्रहः
The goddess said: By difficult austerity, I have obtained a husband, Shankara; he has often called me 'dark-complexioned' in secret.
तस्मादहं कांचनाभवर्णा तन्नामसंयुता। भर्तुर्भूतपतेरंगमेकतो निर्विषं भवेत्
Therefore, I wish to have a golden complexion, bearing that name; let me be free from poison in the body of my husband, the lord of beings.
तस्यास्तद्भाषितं श्रुत्वा प्रोवाच जगदीश्वरः। एवं भव त्वं भूयश्च भर्तुर्देहार्द्धचारिणी
Hearing her words, the lord of the world said: So be it; and again, you shall be the companion of your husband's body, sharing half.
ततस्तत्याजतां कृष्णां फुल्लनीलोत्पलत्वचं। त्वक्च साप्यभवद्भीमा घंटाहस्तात्रिलोचना
Then she abandoned her dark skin, like the hue of a blooming blue lotus; that skin became Bhima, with a bell in hand and three eyes.
नानाभरणसंपूर्णा पीतकौशेयधारिणी। तामब्रवीत्ततो ब्रह्मा देवीं नीलांबुजत्विषं
She was adorned with various ornaments, wearing yellow silk; then Brahma spoke to the goddess with the radiance of a blue lotus.
निशे भूधरजा देह संपर्का त्वं मदाज्ञया। संप्राप्ता कृतकृत्यत्वमेकानंशा पुरो ह्यसि
At night, by my command, you have attained the touch of the mountain's dust upon your body; you have accomplished your purpose and now stand as a distinct portion.
य एष सिंहः प्रोद्भूतो देव्याः क्रोधाद्वरानने। स तेस्तु वाहनं देवि केतौ चास्तु महाबलः
This lion, born from the goddess's wrath, O beautiful-faced one, shall be your vehicle, O goddess, and remain powerful at your banner.
गच्छ विंध्याचलं तत्र सुरकार्यं करिष्यसि। पंचालो नाम यक्षोयं यक्षलक्षपदानुगः
Go to the Vindhya mountain; there you will perform the work of the gods. This Yaksha named Panchala follows the steps of the Yaksha king.