नृत्यंतं पुरुषोत्तमस्य पुरतः शर्वादि देवैः सह । श्रीमद्भिः स्वतनूयुतैररिगदांबूत्थाब्जहेत्यादिभिः । विष्वक्सेनवरैर्गणैः सुतनुभिः श्रीशंसदोपासितं । दृष्ट्वा विस्मयमाप लोकविषयं हर्षं तथात्यद्भुतम्
He saw himself dancing before Purushottama, together with Shiva and other gods, surrounded by his own radiant forms, holding the mace, lotus, and other weapons, attended by the foremost guardians and their groups, worshipped by the blessed, and he experienced wonder, delight, and extraordinary joy beyond worldly measure.
ददतं मनसोऽभीष्टं पुरुषोत्तमसंज्ञितम् । आत्मानं च कृपापात्रममन्यत महामतिः
He saw himself, called Purushottama, granting the desires of the mind, and the wise one considered himself a recipient of compassion.
इत्येवं स्वप्नविषये ददर्श नृपसत्तमः । प्रातः प्रबुद्धो विप्राय जगाद स्वप्नमीक्षितम्
Thus, the best of kings saw this in the realm of dreams; upon waking in the morning, he told the Brahmin the dream he had witnessed.
तच्छ्रुत्वा वाडवो धीमान्कथयामास विस्मितः । राजंस्त्वयासौ दृष्टो यः पुरुषोत्तमसंज्ञितः
Hearing this, the wise Brahmin from Vadava, astonished, began to speak: 'O king, the one you saw is called Purushottama.'
दास्यते शंखचक्रादिचिह्नितां स्वतनुं हरिः । इति श्रुत्वा तु तद्वाक्यं रत्नग्रीवो महामनाः
Hari will grant you his own form, marked with the conch, discus, and other symbols; hearing these words, Ratnagriva, of great mind,
दापयामास दानानि दीनानां मानसोचितम् । स्नात्वा गंगाब्धिसंयोगे तर्पयित्वा पितॄन्सुरान्
began to give gifts suitable to the hearts of the needy; after bathing at the confluence of the Ganga, he offered oblations to the ancestors and the gods.
गायन्हरिगुणग्रामं प्रत्यैक्षत च दर्शनम् । ततो मध्याह्नसमये दिविदुंदुभयो मुहुः
Singing the multitude of Hari's virtues, he awaited the vision; then, at midday, celestial drums resounded repeatedly.
जघ्नुः सुरकराघात बहुशब्दसुशब्दिताः । अकस्मात्पुष्पवृष्टिश्च बभूव नृपमस्तके
The hands of the gods struck the drums, producing many auspicious sounds; suddenly, a shower of flowers fell upon the king's head.
धन्योसि नृपवर्यस्त्वं नीलं पश्याक्षिगोचरम्
O foremost king, you are blessed—behold the blue mountain within the range of your sight.
शृणोतीति यदा वाक्यं नृपो देवप्रणोदितम् । तदा स सूर्यकोटीनामधिकांति धरोद्भुतः
When the king heard these words spoken by the gods, at that moment, a mountain arose, surpassing tens of millions of suns in brilliance.
राज्ञोऽक्षिगोचरो जातो नीलनामा महागिरिः । राजतैः कानकैः शृंगैः समंतात्परिराजितः
Before the king's eyes appeared the great mountain called Nila, adorned all around with peaks of silver and gold.
किमग्निः प्रज्वलत्येष द्वितीयः किमु भास्करः । किमयं वैद्युतः पुंजो ह्यकस्मात्स्थिरकांतिधृक्
Is this fire blazing? Is it a second sun? Is this a mass of lightning, suddenly radiant and steady?
तापस ब्राह्मणो दृष्ट्वा नीलप्रस्थं सुशोभितम् । राज्ञे निवेदयामास एष पुण्यो महागिरिः
The ascetic Brahmin, seeing the splendid Nila plateau, reported to the king: 'This is the holy great mountain.'
तच्छ्रुत्वा नृपतिश्रेष्ठः शिरसा प्रणनाम ह । धन्योऽस्मि कृतकृत्योऽस्मि नीलो मे दृष्टिगोचरः
Hearing this, the foremost king bowed his head and said: 'I am blessed, my purpose is fulfilled, for Nila is within my sight.'
अमात्यो राजपत्नी च करम्बस्तंतुवायकः । नीलदर्शनसंहृष्टा बभूवुः पुरुषर्षभ
The minister, the queen, the cook, and the weaver, O best of men, became joyful at the sight of Nila.
पंचैते विजये काले नीलपर्वतमारुहन् । महादुंदुभिनिर्घोषाञ्च्छृण्वन्तो ह्यमरैः कृतान्
These five, at the time of victory, ascended the Nila mountain, hearing the great sounds of celestial drums played by the gods.
तस्योपरितने शृंगे चित्रपादपराजिते । ददर्श हाटकाबद्धं देवालयमनुत्तमम्
On the summit of that mountain, adorned with wondrous footpaths, he saw an excellent temple bound with gold.
ब्रह्मागत्य सदा पूजां करोति परमेष्ठिनः । नैवेद्यं कुरुते यत्र हरिसंतोषकारकम्
There, Brahmā himself comes and always performs worship of the Supreme Lord, offering food that brings delight to Hari.
दृष्ट्वाथ तत्र विमलं देवायतनमुत्तमम् । प्रविवेश परीवारैः पंचभिः सह संवृतः
Seeing that pure and excellent temple, he entered within, surrounded by his five attendants.
तत्र दृष्ट्वा जातरूपे महामणिविचित्रिते । सिंहासने विराजंतं चतुर्भुजमनोहरम्
There he saw, upon a throne adorned with gold and great jewels, the enchanting four-armed Lord shining brilliantly.
चंड प्रचंड विजय जयादिभिरुपासितम् । प्रणनाम सपत्नीको राजा सेवकसंयुतः
Worshipped by Caṇḍa, Pracaṇḍa, Vijaya, Jaya, and others, the king, together with his wife and attendants, bowed down.
प्रणम्य परमात्मानं महाराजः सुरोत्तमम् । स्नापयामास विधिवद्वेदोक्तैः स्नानमंत्रकैः
Having bowed to the Supreme Self, the best of kings, excelling among the gods, bathed Him according to the prescribed Vedic mantras.
अर्घ्यपाद्यादिकं चक्रे प्रीतेन मनसा नृपः । चंदनेन विलिप्यैनं सुवस्त्रे विनिवेद्य च
With a joyful mind, the king offered arghya, pādya, and other rites, anointed Him with sandalwood, and presented fine garments.
धूपमारार्तिकं कृत्वा सर्वस्वादुमनोहरम् । नैवेद्यं भगवन्मूर्त्यै न्यवेदयदथो नृपः
Having performed incense and waving of lights, all supremely sweet and delightful, the king then offered food to the image of the Lord.
प्रणम्य च स्तुतिं चक्रे तापसब्राह्मणेन च । यथामतिगुणग्रामगुंफितस्तोत्रसंचयैः
After bowing, he offered praise, along with the ascetic and the brāhmaṇa, with hymns woven from abundant and fitting virtues.
राजोवाच। एकस्त्वं पुरुषः साक्षाद्भगवान्प्रकृतेः परः । कार्यकारणतो भिन्नो महत्तत्त्वादिपूजितः
The king said: You alone are the direct Person, O Lord, beyond nature, distinct from cause and effect, worshipped by the great principles and others.
त्वन्नाभिकमलाज्जज्ञे ब्रह्मा सृष्टिविचक्षणः । तथा संहारकर्ता च रुद्रस्त्वन्नेत्रसंभवः
From the lotus of Your navel was born Brahmā, skilled in creation; likewise, the destroyer Rudra arose from Your eye.
त्वयाज्ञप्तः करोत्यस्य विश्वस्य परिचेष्टितम् । त्वत्तो जातं पुराणाद्यज्जगत्स्थास्नु चरिष्णु च
Commanded by You, he performs the activities of this universe; all that is ancient, stable, and moving in the world has arisen from You.
चेतनाशक्तिमाविश्य त्वमेनं चेतयस्यहो । तव जन्म तु नास्त्येव नांतस्तव जगत्पते । वृद्धिक्षयपरीणामास्त्वयि संत्येव नो विभो
Entering with the power of consciousness, You make this world conscious—yet You have no birth, nor end, O Lord of the world; in You, O mighty one, there is truly no growth, decay, or transformation.
तथापि भक्तरक्षार्थं धर्मस्थापनहेतवे । करोषि जन्मकर्माणि ह्यनुरूपगुणानि च
Still, for the protection of devotees and the establishment of dharma, You take on births and deeds, suited to each circumstance.