चक्षुष्मत्पद्मरागाग्र्यैर्वज्रभित्तिषु निर्मितैः । जुष्टं विचित्रवैतानैर्मुक्ताहारावलंबितैः
It was adorned with walls inlaid with the finest ruby gems, decorated with marvelous canopies and strings of pearls hanging down.
हंसपारावतव्रातैस्तत्र तत्र निकूजितम् । कृत्रिमान्मन्यमानैस्तानधिरुह्याधिरुह्य च
Flocks of swans and doves cooed here and there, flying up and down, taking the artificial for natural.
विहारस्थानविश्राम संवेश प्रांगणाजिरैः । यथोपजोषं रचितैर्विस्मापनमिवात्मनः
With pleasure grounds, resting places, sleeping chambers, courtyards, and halls, all arranged as desired, it seemed a wonder to the mind.
एवं गृहं प्रपश्यंतीं नातिप्रीतेन चेतसा । सर्वभूताशयाभिज्ञः स्वयं प्रोवाच तां प्रति
As she gazed upon such a house, though not with great delight in her heart, the sage, knower of all beings’ thoughts, himself spoke to her.
निमज्ज्यास्मिन्ह्रदे भीरु विमानमिदमारुह । सुभ्रूर्भर्तुः समादाय वचः कुवलयेक्षणा
‘O timid one, plunge into this lake and ascend this palace; O lovely-browed, lotus-eyed one, take up your husband’s command.’
सरजो बिभ्रती वासो वेणीभूतांश्च मूर्द्धजान् । अंगं च मलपंकेन संछन्नं शबलस्तनम्
Wearing a dust-stained garment, her hair bound in a braid, her body smeared with mud, her breast mottled, she entered.
आविवेश सरस्तत्र मुदा शिवजलाशयम् । सांतःसरसि वेश्मस्थाः शतानि दशकन्यकाः
She entered that lake joyfully, the auspicious reservoir of water; and in the lake, in the palace, were a hundred ten maidens.
सर्वाः किशोरवयसो ददर्शोत्पलगंधयः । तां दृष्ट्वा शीघ्रमुत्थाय प्रोचुः प्रांजलयः स्त्रियः
All were of youthful age, fragrant with lotus, and seeing her, the women quickly rose and, with joined palms, spoke.
वयं कर्मकरीस्तुभ्यं शाधि नः करवाम किम् । स्नानेन ता महार्हेण स्नापयित्वा मनस्विनीम्
‘We are your attendants; command us, what shall we do?’ Bathing that noble lady with the most precious bath,
दुकूले निर्मले नूत्ने ददुरस्यै च मानद । भूषणानि परार्घ्यानि वरीयांसि द्युमंति च
They gave her a new, pure linen garment, O bestower of honor, and ornaments of the highest value, radiant and splendid.
अन्नं सर्वगुणोपेतं पानं चैवामृतासवम् । अथादर्शे स्वमात्मानं स्रग्विणं विरजोंबरम्
Food endowed with all virtues and drink like nectar-wine; then, in the mirror, she saw herself adorned with a garland, clad in spotless garments.
ताभिः कृतस्वस्त्ययनं कन्याभिर्बहुमानितम् । हारेण च महार्हेण रुचकेन च भूषितम्
Honored greatly by the maidens who performed auspicious rites for her, she was adorned with a most precious necklace and a shining ornament.
निष्कग्रीवं वलयिनं क्वणत्कांचननूपुरम् । श्रोण्योरध्यस्तया कांच्या कांचन्या बहुरत्नया
With a golden necklace at her throat, bangles on her arms, and tinkling golden anklets, her hips were encircled by a gem-studded golden girdle.
सुभ्रुवा सुदता शुक्लस्निग्धापांगेन चक्षुषा । पद्मकोशस्पृधा नीलैरलकैश्च लसन्मुखम्
With beautiful brows, lovely teeth, and eyes moist and bright as white lotuses, her face shone, framed by dark curling locks rivaling lotus buds.
यदा सस्मार दयितमृषीणां वल्लभं पतिम् । तत्र चास्ते सहस्त्रीभिर्यत्रास्ते स मुनीश्वरः
When she remembered her beloved, the lord of the sages, she saw him there, surrounded by his wives, where that great sage dwelled.
भर्तुः पुरस्तादात्मानं स्त्रीसहस्रवृतं तदा । निशाम्य तद्योगगतिं संशयं प्रत्यपद्यत
Then, before her husband, she saw herself surrounded by thousands of women; perceiving that yogic state, she became filled with doubt.
सतां कृत मलस्नानां विभ्राजंतीमपूर्ववत् । आत्मनो बिभ्रतीं रूपं संवीतरुचिरस्तनीम्
Radiant as if newly bathed and purified, she beheld herself with a form adorned with beauty, her breasts covered by a splendid garment.
विद्याधरी सहस्रेण सेव्यमानां सुवाससम् । जातभावो विमानं तदारोहयदमित्रहन्
Attended by a thousand Vidyādharī maidens, splendidly dressed, she, now transformed, ascended the celestial chariot with her beloved, the subduer of foes.
तस्मिन्नलुप्तमहिमा प्रिययानुषक्तो । विद्याधरीभिरुपचीर्णवपुर्विमाने । बभ्राज उत्कचकुमुद्गणवानपीच्य । स्ताराभिरावृत इवोडुपतिर्नभःस्थः
There, his glory undiminished, attached to his beloved, his form attended by Vidyādharī maidens, he shone in the chariot, like the moon in the sky surrounded by stars and clusters of white lotuses.
तेनाष्टलोकपविहारकुलाचलेंद्र -। द्रोणीष्वनंगसखमारुतसौभगासु । सिद्धैर्नुतोद्युधुनिपातशिवस्वनासु । रेमे चिरं धनदवल्ललनावरूथी
With that retinue of Vidyādharī maidens, he delighted for a long time among the peaks and valleys of the eight celestial mountains, where the wind is ever gentle, praised by the Siddhas with the music of celestial drums and auspicious sounds.
वैश्रंभके सुरवने नंदने पुष्पभद्रके । मानसे चैत्ररथ्ये च सरे मे रामया रतः
In Vaiśrambhaka, the divine forest, in Nandana, Puṣpabhadraka, Mānasa, and Caitrarathya, he enjoyed himself with Rāmā in those groves.
सुमतिरुवाच। एवं तया क्रीडमानः सर्वत्र धरणीतले । नाबुध्यत गतानब्दाञ्छतसंख्या परीमितान्
Sumati said: Thus, while he sported with her everywhere on earth, he did not notice the passing of hundreds of measured years.
ततो ज्ञात्वाथव तद्विप्रः स्वकालपरिवर्तिनीम् । मनोरथैश्च संपूर्णां स्वस्यप्रियतमां वराम्
Then, realizing this, the sage understood the change of his destined time, and that his dearest wish had been fulfilled.
न्यवर्तताश्रमं श्रेष्ठं पयोष्णीतीरसंस्थितम् । निर्वैरजं तु जनतासंकुलं मृगसेवितम्
He returned to his excellent hermitage, situated on the bank of the Payoṣṇī, free from hostility, crowded with people, and frequented by deer.
तत्रावसत्स सुतपाः शिष्यैर्वेदसमन्वितैः । सेवितांघ्रियुगो नित्यं तताप परमं तपः
There, the ascetic dwelled with his disciples learned in the Vedas; ever attended by them, he practiced the highest austerity.
कदाचिदथ शर्यातिर्यष्टुमैच्छत देवताः । तदा च्यवनमानेतुं प्रेषयामास सेवकान्
Once, King Śaryāti wished to perform a sacrifice to the gods; then he sent servants to bring Cyavana.
तैराहूतो द्विजवरस्तत्रागच्छन्महातपाः । सुकन्यया धर्मपत्न्या स्वाचार परिनिष्ठया
Summoned by them, the great sage, steadfast in austerity, came with Sukanyā, his righteous wife, perfect in her conduct.
आगतं तं मुनिवरं पत्न्या पुत्र्या महायशाः । ददर्श दुहितुः पार्श्वे पुरुषं सूर्यवर्चसम्
The illustrious king saw the sage arrive, accompanied by his wife and daughter, and beside his daughter, a man radiant as the sun.
राजा दुहितरं प्राह कृतपादाभिवंदनाम् । आशिषो न प्रयुंजानो नातिप्रीतमना इव
The king spoke to his daughter, who had bowed at his feet, not bestowing blessings, and seeming not entirely pleased in his mind.
चिकीर्षितं ते किमिदं पतिस्त्वया । प्रलंभितो लोकनमस्कृतो मुनिः । त्वया जराग्रस्तमसंमतं पतिं । विहाय जारं भजसेऽमुमध्वगम्
What is this that you have done, wishing for a husband? You have deceived the sage, honored by the world. Abandoning your husband, old and approved by your elders, you have chosen this lover, this wanderer.