तन्मया कथितं विप्र तवाग्रे परिनिष्ठितम् । एवं ज्ञात्वा महाभाग नारायणपरो भव
This has been spoken by her, O Brahmin, and established before you; knowing thus, O illustrious one, be devoted to Nārāyaṇa.
ब्रह्मात्मजेनापि महानुभावः स विप्रवर्यः परिबोधितो हि । हर्षेणयुक्तः स महानुभावो भक्त्या वसिष्ठं प्रणिपत्य तत्र
Even by the son of Brahmā, that eminent Brahmin of great prowess was instructed; filled with joy, that noble one bowed with devotion to Vasiṣṭha there.
आमंत्र्य विप्रं स जगाम गेहं तां प्राप्य भार्यां सुमनां प्रहर्षः । सर्वं हि वृत्तं ममपूर्वचेष्टितं तेनैव विप्रेण तव प्रसादात्
Taking leave of the Brahmin, he went home, and upon meeting his wife Sumanā, he rejoiced; all that happened, my former actions, were revealed by that Brahmin through your grace.
भद्रे वसिष्ठेन विकाशनीतमद्यैव मोहं परिनाशितं मे । आराधयिष्ये मधुसूदनं हि यास्यामि मोक्षं परमं पदं तत्
O gentle one, today my delusion has been dispelled by Vasiṣṭha, who brought clarity; I shall worship Madhusūdana and attain the supreme state of liberation.
आकर्ण्य वाक्यं परमं महांतं सुमंगलं मंगलदायकं हि । हर्षेण युक्ता तमुवाच कांतं पुण्योसि विप्रेण विबोधितोऽसि
Hearing those supreme, great, auspicious words, bestowing blessings, she joyfully spoke to her beloved: 'You are virtuous, awakened by the Brahmin.'
सूत उवाच- सोमशर्मा महाप्राज्ञः सुमनया सह सत्तमः । कपिलासंगमे पुण्ये रेवातीरे सुपुण्यदे
Sūta said: Somaśarmā, the wise and noble one, together with Sumanā, at the sacred confluence of the Kapilā, on the holy bank of the Revā.
स्नात्वा तत्र स मेधावी तर्पयित्वा सुरान्पितॄन् । तपस्तेपे सुशांतात्मा जपन्नारायणं शिवम्
There, having bathed, that intelligent one offered libations to the gods and ancestors; with a tranquil mind, he undertook austerities, reciting the auspicious name of Nārāyaṇa.
द्वादशाक्षरमंत्रेण ध्यानयुक्तो महामनाः । तस्यैव देवदेवस्य वासुदेवस्य सुव्रतः
With the twelve-syllable mantra, absorbed in meditation, his mind was steadfast; devoted to the Lord of gods, Vāsudeva, he observed vows.
आसने शयने याने स्वप्ने पश्यति केशवम् । सदैव निश्चलो भूत्वा कामक्रोधविवर्जितः
Whether seated, lying down, traveling, or dreaming, he always beheld Keśava; remaining ever steady, free from desire and anger.
सा च साध्वी महाभागा पतिव्रतपरायणा । सुमना कांतमेवापि शुश्रूषति तपोन्वितम्
And that virtuous, illustrious woman, devoted to her husband, Sumanā, served her beloved, who was engaged in austerity.
ध्यायमानस्य तस्यापि विघ्नैः संदर्शितं भयम् । सर्पा विषोल्बणाः कृष्णास्तत्र यांति महात्मनः
While he was meditating, obstacles appeared, causing him fear; venomous black serpents approached the great-souled one.
पार्श्वे ते तप्यमानस्य तस्य ते सोमशर्मणः । सिंहव्याघ्रगजा दृष्टा भयमेवं प्रचक्रिरे
Beside him, as he performed austerities, lions, tigers, and elephants were seen, and they caused fear in Somaśarmā.
वेताला राक्षसा भूताः कूष्मांडाः प्रेतभैरवाः । भयं विदर्शयंत्येते दारुणं प्राणनाशनम्
Vetālas, rākṣasas, ghosts, kūṣmāṇḍas, pretas, and bhairavas appeared, showing dreadful, life-threatening terror.
नानाविधा महाभीमाः सिंहास्तत्र समागताः । दंष्ट्राकरालवक्त्राश्च जगर्जुश्चातिभैरवम्
Various fierce lions gathered there, with faces terrifying, fangs and jaws wide, roaring with great frightfulness.
विष्णोर्ध्यानात्स धर्मात्मा न चचाल महामतिः । महाविघ्नैः सुसंरूढैश्चालितो मुनिपुंगवः
Through meditation on Viṣṇu, that righteous-minded, great intellect did not waver; though beset by great obstacles, the eminent sage remained unmoved.
एवं न चलते ध्यानात्सोमशर्मा द्विजोत्तमः । झंझावातैश्च शीतेन महावृष्ट्या सुपीडितः
Thus, Somaśarmā, the best of twice-born, did not move from meditation; though afflicted by violent winds, cold, and heavy rain.
भंभारावमहाभीमः सिंहस्तत्र समागतः । तं दृष्ट्वा भयवित्रस्तः सस्मार नृहरिं द्विजः
A lion, most dreadful and roaring fiercely, appeared there; seeing it, the Brahmin, terrified, remembered Nṛhari.
इंद्रनीलप्रतीकाशं पीतवस्त्रं महौजसम् । शंखचक्रधरं देवं गदापंकजधारिणम्
He saw the god, resembling a sapphire, wearing yellow garments, possessing great energy; holding conch and discus, and bearing the mace and lotus.
महामौक्तिकहारेण इंदुवर्णानुकारिणा । कौस्तुभेनापि रत्नेन द्योतमानं जनार्दनम्
Janardana, adorned with a great pearl necklace shining like the color of the moon, and with the Kaustubha jewel, was radiant.
श्रीवत्सांकेन दिव्येन हृदयं यस्य राजते । सर्वाभरणशोभांगं शतपत्रनिभेक्षणम्
On whose heart shines the divine mark of Srivatsa, whose body is adorned with all ornaments, whose gaze resembles a hundred-petaled lotus.
सुस्मितास्यं सुप्रसन्नं रत्नदामाभिशोभितम् । भ्राजमानं हृषीकेशं ध्यानं तेन कृतं ध्रुवम्
His face is smiling, exceedingly serene, adorned with strings of jewels; Hrisikesha, resplendent, was certainly meditated upon by him.
त्वमेव शरणं कृष्ण शरणागतवत्सल । नमोस्तु देवदेवाय किं मे भयं करिष्यति
You alone are my refuge, O Krishna, protector of those who seek shelter; obeisance to the God of gods—what fear can touch me?
यस्योदरे त्रयो लोकाः सप्त चान्ये महात्मनः । शरणं तस्य प्रविष्टोस्मि क्वास्ते भयं ममैव हि
Within whose belly are the three worlds and seven others, the great soul—I have entered his refuge; where, indeed, is fear for me?
यस्माद्भयाः प्रवर्तंते कृत्यादिक महाबलाः । सर्वभयप्रहर्तारं तमस्मि शरणं गतः
From whom arise the mighty beings like Kritya out of fear; I have taken refuge in him, the remover of all fears.
पातकानां तु सर्वेषां दानवानां महाभयम् । रक्षको विष्णुभक्तानां तमस्मि शरणं गतः
He is the great terror for all sinners and demons, yet the protector of Vishnu's devotees—I have taken refuge in him.
वृंदारकाणां सर्वेषां दानवानां महात्मनाम् । यो गतिः कृष्णभक्तानां तमस्मि शरणं गतः
He is the ultimate goal for all the hosts of gods and the great-souled demons, and for Krishna's devotees—I have taken refuge in him.
अभयो भयनाशाय पापनाशाय ज्ञानवान् । एकश्चेंद्रस्वरूपेण तमस्मि शरणं गतः
Fearless, destroyer of fear, destroyer of sin, possessed of knowledge, the one who alone takes the form of Indra—I have taken refuge in him.
व्याधीनां नाशकायैव य औषधस्वरूपवान् । निरामयो निरानंदस्तमस्मि शरणंगतः
He who destroys diseases, who is the very form of medicine, free from illness and sorrow—I have taken refuge in him.
अचलश्चालयेल्लोकानपापो ज्ञानमेव च । तमस्मि शरणं प्राप्तो भयं किं मे करिष्यति
The unmoving one who can move the worlds, who is sinless and knowledge itself—I have reached his refuge; what fear can affect me?
साधूनां चापि सर्वेषां पालको यो ह्यनामयः । पाति विश्वं च विश्वात्मा तमस्मि शरणंगतः
He who is the protector of all the virtuous, who is free from affliction, who preserves the universe and is the soul of all—I have taken refuge in him.