सर्वांगरूपां सगुणां सुरूपां तस्मात्सुवृक्षाद्गिरिजा प्रलेभे। विश्वस्य मोहाय यथोपविष्टा साहाय्यरूपा मकरध्वजस्य
Girijā obtained from that splendid tree a woman of perfect form, endowed with virtues and beauty, seated for the delusion of the world, as an aid to the one bearing the makara banner.
क्रीडानिधानं सुखसिद्धिरूपं सर्वोपपन्ना कमलायताक्षी । पद्मानना पद्मकरा सुपद्मा चामीकरस्यापि यथा सुमूर्तिः
The lotus-eyed one, repository of play and embodiment of happiness and accomplishment, endowed with all qualities, with a lotus face, lotus hands, and beautiful form like gold.
प्रभासु तद्वद्विमला सुतेजा लीला सुतेजाश्च सुकुंचितास्ते । प्रलंबकेशाः परिसूक्ष्मबद्धाः पुष्पैः सुगंधैः परिलेपिताश्च
Her radiance is pure and brilliant, her play is luminous, her hair is soft and curled, long and delicately bound, adorned with fragrant flowers.
प्रबद्धकुंता दृढकेशबंधैर्विभाति सा रूपवरेण बाला। सीमंतमार्गे च मुक्ताफलानां माला विभात्येव यथा तरूणाम्
Her hair is tightly bound in strong knots, and she shines with supreme beauty; on the parting of her hair, a garland of pearls gleams, just as garlands adorn trees.
सीमंतमूले तिलकं सुदेव्या यथोदितो दैत्यगुरुः सतेजाः । भालेषु पद्मे मृगनाभिपद्म समुत्थतेजः प्रकरैर्विभाति
At the root of the hairline, the tilaka on Sudevi, as described, shines with the brilliance of the daitya-guru; on her forehead, the fragrance of musk and the radiance of the lotus are manifest in clusters.
सीमंतमूले तिलकस्य तेजः प्रकाशयेद्रूपश्रियं सुलोके । केशेषु मुक्ताफलके च भाले तस्याः सुशोभां विकरोति नित्यम्
The brilliance of the tilaka at the hairline reveals her beauty and splendor in the heavenly realm; among her hair and pearls, and upon her forehead, it continually enhances her loveliness.
यथा सुचंद्रः परिभाति भासा सा रम्यचेष्टेव विभाति तद्वत्। संपूर्णचंद्रोपि यथा विभाति ज्योत्स्नावितानेन हिमांशुजालः
Just as the beautiful moon shines with its light, so she appears radiant in her delightful gestures; and as the full moon glows, enveloped in the veil of moonbeams, so too does she shine.
तस्यास्तु वक्त्रं परिभाति तद्वच्छोभाकरं विश्वविशारदं च। हिमांशुरेवापि कलंकयुक्तः संक्षीयते नित्यकलाविहीनः
Her face shines in the same way, bringing beauty and wisdom to the world; even the moon, when marked by blemishes and lacking its full phase, diminishes, but her radiance is ever complete.
संपूर्णमस्त्येव सदैव हृष्टं तस्यास्तु वक्त्रं परिनिष्कलंकम् । गंधं विकाशं कमले स्वकीयं ततः समालोक्य सुखं न लेभे
Her face is always full and joyful, entirely without blemish; seeing the fragrance and blossoming of her own lotus, she could not find happiness.
पद्मानना सर्वगुणोपपन्ना मदीयभावैःपरिनिर्मितेयम्। गंधं स्वकीयं तु विपश्य पद्मं तस्या मुखाद्वाति जगत्समीरः
She, whose face is like a lotus and endowed with every virtue, has been fashioned by my feelings; observe her own fragrance, for the breeze of the world carries the scent from her mouth to the lotus.
लज्जाभियुक्तः सहसा बभूव जलं समाश्रित्य सदैव तिष्ठति । कतिमतिनियतबुद्ध्यासौ धियो वदंति सुमदननृपतेः कोशं समुद्र कलाभिः
Suddenly overcome by modesty, she always remains near water; those of keen and disciplined intellect say that the treasury of the king of love is composed of the arts of the ocean.
सुवरदशनरत्नैर्हास्यलीलाभियुक्ता अरुणअधरबिंबंशोभमानस्तु आस्यः
Her mouth, adorned with the radiant gems of her teeth and playful laughter, shines with the beauty of her reddish lips, resembling the hue of a ripe fruit.
सुभ्रूः सुनासिका तस्याः सुकर्णौ रत्नभूषितौ । हेमकांतिसमोपेतौ कपोलौ दीप्तिसंयुतौ
Her eyebrows are beautiful, her nose is fine, her ears are well-shaped and adorned with jewels; her cheeks, touched by the glow of gold, are radiant and luminous.
रेखात्रयं प्रशोभेत ग्रीवायां परिसंस्थितम् । सौभाग्यशीलशृंगारैस्तिस्रो रेखा इहैव हि
Three lines are beautifully arranged on her neck; these three lines here are marks of fortune, character, and love.
सुस्तनौ कठिनौ पीनौ वर्तुलाकारसन्निभौ । तस्याः कंदर्पकलशावभिषेकाय कल्पितौ
Her breasts are well-formed, firm, full, and round in shape; they are fashioned for the consecration of the vessel of Kāma.
अंसावतीव शोभेते सुसमौ मानसान्वितौ। सुभुजौ वर्तुलौ श्लक्ष्णौ सुवर्णौ लक्षणान्वितौ
Her shoulders shine greatly, well-matched and endowed with grace; her arms are round, smooth, golden, and marked with auspicious signs.
सुसमौ करपद्मौ तु पद्मवर्णौ सुशीतलौ । दिव्यलक्षणसंपन्नौ पद्मस्वस्तिकसंयुतौ
Her hands are well-formed, lotus-colored, and pleasantly cool; they possess divine marks and are adorned with lotus and svastika symbols.
सरलाः पद्मसंयुक्ता अंगुल्यस्तु नखान्विताः। नखानि च सुतीक्ष्णानि जलबिंदुनिभानि च
Her fingers are straight and joined with lotuses, and adorned with nails; her nails are very sharp and resemble drops of water.
पद्मगर्भप्रतीकाशो वर्णस्तदंगसंभवः । पद्मगंधा च सर्वांगे पद्मेव भाति भामिनी
The color arising from her limbs resembles the interior of a lotus; the fragrance of the lotus pervades her entire body, and she shines like a radiant lotus.
सर्वलक्षणसंपन्ना नगकन्या सुशोभना। रक्तोत्पलनिभौ पादौ सुश्लक्ष्णौ चातिशोभनौ
Endowed with all auspicious marks, the mountain maiden is exceedingly beautiful; her feet, resembling red lotuses, are very smooth and exceptionally lovely.
रत्नज्योतिः समाकारा नखाः पादाग्रसंभवाः। यथोद्दिष्टं च शास्त्रेषु तथा चांगेषु दृश्यते
Her toenails, formed at the tips of her feet, shine with the luster of jewels; as described in the scriptures, so are they seen upon her limbs.
सर्वाभरणशोभांगी हारकंकणनूपुरा। मेखलाकटिसूत्रेण कांचीनादेन राजते
Adorned with all ornaments—necklace, bracelets, anklets—she shines with a girdle, waist-string, and the sound of her jeweled waistband.
नीलेन पट्टवस्त्रेण परां शोभां गता शुभा । कंचुकेनापि दिव्येन सुरक्तेन गुणान्विता
Adorned with a blue silk garment, she attained supreme beauty; she was also graced with a divine, deep red bodice, endowed with virtues.
पार्वती कल्पिताद्भावाद्गुणं प्राप्ता महोदयम्। कल्पद्रुमान्मुदं लेभे शंकरं वाक्यमब्रवीत्
Parvati, through her creative intention, bestowed a great quality; she received joy from the wish-fulfilling tree and spoke to Shankara.
यथोक्तं तु त्वया देव तथा दृष्टो मया द्रुमः । यादृशं कल्प्यते भावस्तादृशं परिदृश्यते
O Lord, just as you described, I have seen the tree; as one’s intention is shaped, so is its appearance perceived.
सूत उवाच- अथ सा चारुसर्वांगी तयोः पार्श्वं समेत्य च । पादांबुजं ननामाथ सा भक्त्या भवयोस्तदा
Suta said: Then she, whose limbs were all lovely, approached the two and bowed with devotion at their lotus feet.
उवाच वचनं स्निग्धं हृद्यं हारि च सा तदा। कस्मात्सृष्टा त्वया नाथ मातर्वद स्वकारणम्
At that moment, she spoke gentle, pleasing, and charming words: 'O Lord, for what reason did you create me? Tell me, Mother, your purpose.'
श्रीदेव्युवाच- वृक्षस्य कौतुकाद्भावान्मया वै प्रत्ययः कृतः । सद्यः प्राप्तं फलं भद्रे भवती रूपसंपदा
Sri Devi said: 'Out of curiosity for the tree, I made an inquiry; O blessed one, you have instantly gained the fruit—beauty and prosperity.'
अशोकसुंदरी नाम्ना लोके ख्यातिं प्रयास्यसि । सर्वसौभाग्यसंपन्ना मम पुत्री न संशयः
You will be known in the world by the name Ashokasundari; endowed with all good fortune, you are truly my daughter—there is no doubt.
सोमवंशेषु विख्यातो यथा देवः पुरंदरः । नहुषोनाम राजेंद्रस्तव नाथो भविष्यति
Just as Indra is renowned among the lunar dynasties, so too will Nahusha, a king, become your husband.