चरणौ सेवते तन्वी सर्वलक्षणलक्षिता । राजपुत्री सुंदरांगी फलमूलोदकाशना
That slender, royal maiden, marked by all auspicious signs, served his feet, her beautiful body sustained by fruits, roots, and water.
नित्यं तद्वाक्यकरणे तत्परा पूजने रता । कालक्षेपं प्रकुरुते सर्वभूतहिते रता
Always intent on carrying out his words, devoted to worship, she spent her time in service, delighting in the welfare of all beings.
विसृज्य कामं दंभं च द्वेषं लोभमघं मदम् । अप्रमत्तोद्यता नित्यं च्यवनं समतोषयत्
Abandoning desire, hypocrisy, hatred, greed, sin, and pride, she remained ever vigilant and diligent, continually pleasing Cyavana.
एवं तस्य प्रकुर्वाणा सेवां वाक्कायकर्मभिः । सहस्राब्दं महाराज सा च कामं मनस्यधात्
Thus, serving him in word, body, and deed, O King, she fulfilled her desires in her mind for a thousand years.
कदाचिद्देवभिषजावागतावाश्रमे मुनेः । स्वागतेन सुसंभाव्य तयोः पूजां चकार सा
Once, the two divine physicians came to the sage’s hermitage; she welcomed them graciously and honored them with hospitality.
शर्यातिकन्याकृतपूजनार्घ-। पाद्यादिना तोषितचित्तवृत्ती । तावूचतुः स्नेहवशेन सुंदरौ । वरं वृणुष्वेति मनोहरांगीम्
Having pleased them with worship, offering water for their feet and other rites, Śaryāti’s daughter, whose conduct delighted their hearts, was addressed by the two handsome gods, who affectionately said, 'Choose a boon, O enchanting one.'
तुष्टौ तौ वीक्ष्य भिषजौ देवानां वरयाचने । मतिं चकार नृपतेः पुत्री मतिमतां वरा
Seeing the two divine physicians satisfied and offering a boon, the wise daughter of the king considered what she should request.
पत्यभिप्रायमालक्ष्य वाचमूचे नृपात्मजा । दत्तं मे चक्षुषी पत्युर्यदि तुष्टौ युवां सुरौ
Perceiving her husband’s desire, the king’s daughter spoke: 'If you two gods are pleased, grant me vision for my husband.'
इत्येतद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सुकन्या या मनोहरम् । सतीत्वं च विलोक्येदमूचतुर्भिषजां वरौ
Hearing this charming request from Sukanyā, and recognizing her fidelity, the two physicians replied.
त्वत्पतिर्यदि देवानां भागं यज्ञे दधात्यसौ । आवयोरधुना कुर्वश्चक्षुषोः स्फुटदर्शनम्
'If your husband offers the gods their share in the sacrifice, then grant him clear sight from both eyes right now.'
च्यवनोऽप्योमिति प्राह भागदाने वरौजसोः । तदा हृष्टावश्विनौ तमूचतुस्तपतां वरम्
Cyavana replied, 'So be it,' agreeing to give the gods their share; then, delighted, the Aśvins spoke to him, the foremost of ascetics.
निमज्जतां भवानस्मिन्ह्रदे सिद्धविनिर्मिते । इत्युक्तो जरयाग्रस्त देहो धमनिसंततः
'Enter this lake, created by perfected beings,' they said; his body, afflicted by old age and covered with veins, obeyed.
ह्रदं प्रवेशितोऽश्विभ्यां स्वयं चामज्जतां ह्रदे । पुरुषास्त्रय उत्तस्थुरपीच्या वनिताप्रियाः
Cyavana entered the lake with the Aśvins, and as they submerged, three men emerged, all equally pleasing to women.
रुक्मस्रजः कुंडलिनस्तुल्यरूपाः सुवाससः । तान्निरीक्ष्य वरारोहा सुरूपान्सूर्यवर्चसः
They wore golden garlands, earrings, and matching forms, splendidly dressed; seeing them, the beautiful woman beheld radiant men.
अजानती पतिं साध्वी ह्यश्विनौ शरणं ययौ । दर्शयित्वा पतिं तस्यै पातिव्रत्येन तोषितौ
Not knowing which was her husband, the virtuous woman sought refuge with the Aśvins; showing her husband to her, they were pleased by her fidelity.
ऋषिमामंत्र्य ययतुर्विमानेन त्रिविष्टपम् । यक्ष्यमाणे क्रतौ स्वीयभागकार्याशयायुतौ
After bidding farewell to the sage, the Aśvins departed in their celestial chariot to heaven, eager to receive their share at the sacrifice.
कालेन भूयसा क्षामां कर्शितां व्रतचर्यया । प्रेमगद्गदया वाचा पीडितः कृपयाब्रवीत्
Over time, weakened and emaciated by her observance of vows, she spoke with a voice trembling with love; afflicted, he replied with compassion.
तुष्टोऽहमद्य तव भामिनि मानदायाः । शुश्रूषया परमया हृदि चैकभक्त्या । यो देहिनामयमतीव सुहृत्स्वदेहो । नावेक्षितः समुचितः क्षपितुं मदर्थे
'Today I am pleased with you, O beautiful one, who gives honor; by your devoted service and single-minded love, you are truly my greatest friend, my own body. No other is so fitting to endure for my sake.'
ये मे स्वधर्मनिरतस्य तपः समाधि-। विद्यात्मयोगविजिता भगवत्प्रसादाः । तानेव ते मदनुसेवनयाऽविरुद्धान् । दृष्टिं प्रपश्य वितराम्यभयानशोकान्
'Those blessings I have gained through my own dharma—asceticism, meditation, knowledge, and yoga—by the grace of the Lord, I now grant you, through your service to me, unobstructed vision, fearlessness, and freedom from sorrow.'
अन्ये पुनर्भगवतो भ्रुव उद्विजृंभ-। विस्रंसितार्थरचनाः किमुरुक्रमस्य । सिद्धासि भुंक्ष्व विभवान्निजधर्मदोहान् । दिव्यान्नरैर्दुरधिगान्नृपविक्रियाभिः
'Others, whose efforts are scattered by the Lord’s raised brow, what can they accomplish against the mighty? You are accomplished; enjoy prosperity and the rewards of your own dharma, and partake of divine foods, unattainable by mortals, through royal favor.'
एवं ब्रुवाणमबलाखिलयोगमाया । विद्याविचक्षणमवेक्ष्य गताधिरासीत् । संप्रश्रयप्रणयविह्वलया गिरेषद् । व्रीडाविलोकविलसद्धसिताननाह
Hearing him speak thus, the woman, perceiving his mastery of all yoga and knowledge, became calm; overwhelmed with humility and affection, she gazed bashfully, her face bright with a gentle smile.
सुकन्योवाच। राद्धं बत द्विजवृषैतदमोघयोग-। मायाधिपे त्वयि विभो तदवैमि भर्तः । यस्तेऽभ्यधायि समयः सकृदंगसंगो । भूयाद्गरीयसि गुणः प्रसवः सतीनाम्
Sukanyā said: 'Indeed, O best of twice-born, your unfailing mastery of yoga and magic is proven; I know this, O lord. That vow you made, that union of bodies, may it bring forth the highest virtue among faithful women.'
तत्रेति कृत्यमुपशिक्ष्य यथोपदेशं । येनैष कर्शिततमोति रिरंसयात्मा । सिध्येत ते कृतमनोभव धर्षिताया । दीनस्तदीशभवनं सदृशं विचक्ष्व
There, learn what must be done according to instruction; by which, with longing, this soul, worn thin by desire, might be fulfilled. Consider, O wise one, what is fitting for you to do for the one whose mind has been overpowered, and who is destitute and at the lord’s door.
सुमतिरुवाच। प्रियायाः प्रियमन्विच्छंश्च्यवनो योगमास्थितः । विमानं कामगं राजंस्तर्ह्येवाविरचीकरत्
Sumati said: Desiring what was dear to his beloved, Cyavana, established in yoga, at that very moment created a flying palace at will, O King.
सर्वकामदुघं रम्यं सर्वरत्नसमन्वितम् । सर्वार्थोपचयोदर्कं मणिस्तंभैरुपस्कृतम्
It was delightful, granting every wish, adorned with all jewels, bringing increase to all aims, and furnished with pillars of precious stones.
दिव्योपस्तरणोपेतं सर्वकालसुखावहम् । पट्टिकाभिः पताकाभिर्विचित्राभिरलंकृतम्
It was equipped with divine bedding, bestowing comfort at all times, and beautifully decorated with varied cloths and banners.
स्रग्भिर्विचित्रमालाभिर्मंजुसिंजत्षडंघ्रिभिः । दुकूलक्षौमकौशेयैर्नानावस्त्रैर्विराजितम्
Adorned with garlands and intricate wreaths, with the gentle jingling of bees, resplendent with garments of fine linen, silk, and many kinds of cloth.
उपर्युपरि विन्यस्तनिलयेषु पृथक्पृथक् । कॢप्तैः कशिपुभिः कांतं पर्यंकव्यजनादिभिः
On each separate level, one above another, were arranged charming couches, fans, and other delightful furnishings.
तत्रतत्र विनिक्षिप्त नानाशिल्पोपशोभितम् । महामरकतस्थल्या जुष्टं विद्रुमवेदिभिः
Here and there were set various works of art, beautifying the place, with a great emerald floor adorned with coral platforms.
द्वाःसु विद्रुमदेहल्या भातं वज्रकपाटकम् । शिखरेष्विंद्रनीलेषु हेमकुंभैरधिश्रितम्
At the doors, coral thresholds shone with diamond panels, and on the peaks of sapphire towers stood golden urns.