वृत्तकस्तूरिकावेणी मध्ये सिंदूरबिंदुवत् । दधाना चित्रकं भाले सार्द्धं चंदनचित्रकैः
Her rounded braid is perfumed with musk, marked in the middle with a vermilion dot, and her forehead is decorated with designs together with sandalwood markings.
या सैव दृश्यते शांता जपंती परमं पदम् । आसीच्चंद्रप्रभो नाम राजर्षिः प्रियदर्शनः
She is seen, peaceful, reciting the supreme mantra; there was a royal sage named Candraprabha, pleasing in appearance.
तस्य कृष्णप्रसादेन पुत्रोऽभून्मधुराकृतिः । चित्रध्वज इति ख्यातः कौमारावधि वैष्णवः
By Kṛṣṇa's grace, his son was born with a sweet form, known as Citradhvaja, a Vaiṣṇava until the age of youth.
स राजा सुसुतं सौम्यं सुस्थिरं द्वादशाब्दिकम् । आदेशयद्द्विजान्मंत्रं परमष्टादशाक्षरम्
That king instructed his gentle, steadfast son of twelve years to receive from the twice-born the supreme eighteen-syllable mantra.
अभिषिच्यमानः स शिशुर्मंत्रामृतमयैर्जलैः । तत्क्षणे भूपतिं प्रेम्णा नत्वोदश्रुप्रकल्पितः
As the boy was anointed with waters infused with mantra-nectar, he bowed to the king with love, tears welling up at that moment.
तस्मिन्दिने स वै बालः शुचिवस्त्रधरः शुचिः । हारनूपुरसूत्राद्यैर्ग्रैवेयांगदकंकणैः
On that day, the boy, pure and clad in clean garments, adorned with necklaces, anklets, threads, garlands, armlets, and bracelets.
विभूषितो हरेर्भक्तिमुपस्पृश्यामलाशयः । विष्णोरायतनं गत्वा स्थित्वैकाकी व्यचिंतयत्
Adorned thus, with pure intent, he touched the devotion of Hari, went to Viṣṇu's temple, and standing alone, reflected.
कथं भजामि तं भक्तं मोहनं गोपयोषिताम् । विक्रीडंतं सदा ताभिः कालिंदीपुलिने वने
How shall I worship that enchanting devotee, beloved of the cowherd women, who always plays with them on the banks of the Yamunā, in the forest?
इत्थमत्याकुलमतिश्चिंतयन्नेव बालकः । अथापपरमां विद्यां स्वप्नं च समवाप्यत
Thinking thus, his mind greatly troubled, the boy then attained the supreme knowledge and a vision in a dream.
आसीत्कृष्णप्रतिकृतिः पुरतस्तस्य शोभना । शिलामयी स्वर्णपीठे सर्वलक्षणलक्षिता
A beautiful image of Kṛṣṇa appeared before him, made of stone, seated on a golden throne, marked with all auspicious signs.
साभूदिंदीवरश्यामा स्निग्धलावण्यशालिनी । त्रिभंगललिताकार शिखंडी पिच्छभूषणा
She was dark as a blue lotus, radiant with gentle beauty, graceful in the threefold bend, adorned with a peacock feather crest.
कूजयंती मुदा वेणुं कांचनीमधरेऽर्पिताम् । दक्षसव्यगताभ्यां च सुंदरीभ्यां निषेविताम्
Joyfully playing the golden flute placed upon her lips, served by two beautiful maidens standing at her right and left.
वर्द्धयंतीं तयोः कामं चुंबनाश्लेषणादिभिः । दृष्ट्वा चित्रध्वजः कृष्णं तादृग्वेषविलासिनम्
Seeing the two increasing their desire through kisses, embraces, and the like, Citradhvaja beheld Krishna, delighting in such forms and attire.
अवनम्य शिरस्तस्मै पुरो लज्जितमानसः । अथोवाच हरिर्दक्षपार्श्वगां प्रेयसीं हसन्
Lowering his head before him, his mind filled with modesty, Hari then spoke, smiling, to his beloved who stood at his left side.
सलज्जं परमं चैनं स्वशरीरासनागतम् । निर्मायात्मसमं दिव्यं युवतीरूपमद्भुतम्
With shyness, he revealed to her that supreme, wondrous, divine form—created to be like himself—seated upon his own body, in the form of a marvelous young woman.
चिंतयस्व शरीरेण ह्यभेदं मृगलोचने । अथो त्वदंगतेजोभिः स्पृष्टस्त्वद्रूपमाप्स्यति
Contemplate, O doe-eyed one, the unity of your body with hers; then, touched by the radiance of your limbs, she will assume your very form.
ततः सा पद्मपत्राक्षी गत्वा चित्रध्वजांतिकम् । निजांगकैस्तदंगानामभेदं ध्यायती स्थिता
Then she, lotus-eyed, approached Citradhvaja and, standing there, meditated upon the oneness of her own limbs with those of that form.
अथास्यास्त्वंगतेजांसि तदंगं पर्यपूरयन् । स्तनयोर्ज्योतिषा जातौ पीनौ चारुपयोधरौ
Then the radiance of her limbs filled that form; from the light of her breasts arose two full, lovely bosoms.
नितंबज्योतिषा जातं श्रोणिबिंबं मनोहरम् । कुंतलज्योतिषा केशपाशोऽभूत्करयोः करौ
From the light of her hips appeared enchanting, rounded thighs; from the light of her hair, a mass of tresses; from her hands, two graceful arms.
सर्वमेवं सुसंपन्नं भूषावासः स्रगादिकम् । कलासु कुशला जाता सौरभेनांतरात्मनि
Thus, all was perfectly formed—adornments, garments, garlands, and the rest; she became skilled in the arts, and her inner being was fragrant.
दीपाद्दीपमिवालोक्य सुभगां भुवि कन्यकाम् । चित्रध्वजां त्रपाभंगि स्मितशोभां मनोहराम्
Beholding that fortunate maiden on earth, radiant as one lamp to another, Citradhvaja saw her, her bashfulness dispelled, her smile shining, captivating.
प्रेम्णा गृहीत्वा करयोः सा तामपहरन्मुदा । गोविंदवामपार्श्वस्थां प्रेयसीं परिरभ्य च
Out of love, he joyfully took her by the hand and led her away, and, embracing his beloved who stood at Govinda's left side—
उवाच तव दासीयं नाम चास्याश्चकार य । सेवां चास्यै वद प्रीत्या यथाभिरुचितां प्रियाम्
He said, 'She is your maidservant,' and gave her that name; 'Assign her, with affection, whatever service pleases you, dear one.'
अथ चित्रकलेत्येतन्नाम चात्ममतेन सा । चकार चाह सेवार्थं धृत्वा चापि विपंचिकाम्
Then she, by her own will, took the name Citrakala, and, for the sake of service, took up a vina as well.
सदा त्वं निकटे तिष्ठ गायस्व विविधैः स्वरैः । गुणात्मन्प्राणनाथस्य तवायं विहितो विधिः
Always remain near, singing with various melodies; this is the duty appointed for you, O virtuous one, for the lord of your life.
अथ चित्रकला त्वाज्ञां गृहीत्वानम्य माधवम् । तत्प्रेयस्याश्च चरणं गृहीत्वा पादयो रजः
Then Citrakala, having received your command, bowed to Madhava, and, taking the dust of his beloved's feet, too—
जगौ सुमधुरं गीतं तयोरानंदकारणम् । अथ प्रीत्योपगूढा सा कृष्णेनानंदमूर्तिना
She sang a most sweet song, bringing joy to them both; then, embraced with affection by Krishna, the embodiment of bliss—
यावत्सुखांबुधौ पूर्णा तावदेवाप्यबुध्यत । चित्रध्वजो महाप्रेमविह्वलः स्मरतत्परः
As long as they were immersed in the ocean of happiness, so long did Citradhvaja, overwhelmed with great love and absorbed in thoughts of Kama, remain unaware.
तमेव परमानंदं मुक्तकंठो रुरोद ह । तदारभ्य रुदन्नेव मुक्त्वा हरिविचारकम्
He wept aloud for that supreme bliss alone; from that time on, weeping, he abandoned all thoughts except those of Hari.
आभाषितोऽपि पित्राद्यैर्नैवावोचद्वचः क्वचित् । मासमात्रं गृहे स्थित्वा निशीथे कृष्णसंश्रयः
Even when addressed by his father and others, he spoke not a word; after staying at home for only a month, at midnight he sought refuge in Krishna.