सद्यः शुद्धस्वर्णरश्मिगौरकांततनूलताम् । स्फुरत्किशोरवर्षीयां शारदेंदुनिभाननाम्
Suddenly, she saw herself with a body radiant like pure gold, shining with the luster of youth, her face resembling the autumn moon.
सुनीलकुटिलस्निग्धविलसद्रत्नकुंतलाम् । सिंदूरबिंदुकिरणप्रोज्ज्वलालकपट्टिकाम्
Her dark, glossy, curling hair sparkled with jeweled earrings, and her forehead was adorned with a blazing streak of vermilion.
उन्मीलद्भ्रूलताभंगि जितस्मरशरासनाम् । घनश्यामलसल्लोल खेलल्लोचनखंजनाम्
Her arched brows bloomed gracefully, surpassing Cupid's bow, and her large, restless eyes played like wagtails in the dark waters.
मणिं कुंडलतेजोंशु विस्फुरद्गंडमण्डलाम् । मृणालकोमलभ्राजदाश्चर्यभुजवल्लरीम्
Her cheeks shone with the radiance of gem-studded earrings, and her arms, soft as lotus stalks, were wondrous and graceful like vines.
शरदंबुरुहां सर्वश्रीचौरपाणिपल्लवाम् । विदग्धरचितस्वर्णकटिसूत्रकृतांतराम्
Her hands were like autumn lotuses, stealing the splendor of all beauty, and her waist was adorned with a skillfully crafted golden girdle.
कूजत्कांचीकलापांत विभ्राजज्जघनस्थलाम् । भ्राजद्दुकूलसंवीतनितंबोरुसुमंदिराम्
Her hips shone, encircled by a tinkling girdle, and her thighs, wrapped in bright silk, resembled the temples of a noble elephant.
शिंजानमणिमंजीरसुचारुपदपंकजाम् । स्फुरद्विविधकंदर्पकलाकौशलशालिनीम्
Her lovely lotus feet were adorned with jingling jeweled anklets, and she excelled in all the arts of love and playfulness.
सर्वलक्षणसंपन्नां सर्वाभरणभूषिताम् । आश्चर्यललनाश्रेष्ठामात्मानं सव्यलोकयत्
Endowed with all auspicious marks, adorned with every ornament, she beheld herself as the most wondrous of maidens.
विसस्मार च यत्किंचित्पौर्वदेहिकमेव च । मायया गोपिकाप्राणनाथस्य तदनंतरम्
She forgot everything of her previous existence, for by the power of Māyā, she became devoted to the Lord of the gopīs.
इति कर्त्तव्यतामूढा तस्थौ तत्र सुविस्मिता । अत्रांतरेंऽबरे धीर ध्वनिराकस्मिकोऽभवत्
Bewildered about what to do, she stood there, greatly astonished; at that moment, O wise one, a sudden voice was heard.
अनेनैव पथा सुभ्रु गच्छ पूर्वसरोवरम् । उपस्पृश्य जलं तस्य साधयस्व मनोरथम्
Follow this very path, O beautiful-browed one, and go to the previous lake; touch its water and fulfill your desire.
तत्र संति हि सख्यस्ते मा सीद वरवर्णिनि । ता हि संपादयिष्यंति तत्रैव वरमीप्सितम्
There your friends are waiting, O fair-complexioned one; do not despair, for they will grant you the boon you desire.
इति दैवीं गिरं श्रुत्वा गत्वा पूर्वसरोऽथ सा । नानापूर्वप्रवाहं च नानापक्षिसमाकुलम्
Hearing this divine voice, she went to the previous lake, which was filled with many streams and crowded with various birds.
स्फुरत्कैरवकह्लारकमलेंदीवरादिभिः । भ्राजितं पद्मरागैश्च पद्मसोपानसत्तटम्
It was adorned with blooming white water-lilies, blue lotuses, and other flowers, and shone with red lotuses, its banks set with steps of lotus petals.
विविधैः कुसुमोद्दामैर्मंजुकुंजलताद्रुमैः । विराजितचतुस्तीरमुपस्पृश्य स्थिता क्षणम्
Adorned on all four banks by various splendid flowers and graceful lotus creepers and trees, she paused for a moment after touching the water.
तत्रांतरे क्वणत्कांची मंजुमंजीररंजितम् । किंकिणीनां झणत्कारं शुश्रावोत्कर्णसंपुटे
There, within, she heard the tinkling of girdles and the pleasing sound of anklets, the ringing of bells, with her ears cupped attentively.
ततश्च प्रमदावृंदमाश्चर्ययुतयौवनम् । आश्चर्यालंकृतिन्यासमाश्चर्याकृतिभाषितम्
Then, a group of young women appeared, wondrous in their youth, adorned with marvelous ornaments and speaking with astonishing expressions.
अद्भुतांगमपूर्वं सा पृथगाश्चर्यविभ्रमम् । चित्रसंभाषणं चित्रहसितालोकनादिकम्
She saw bodies never before seen, each displaying remarkable charm, with vivid conversations, delightful laughter, glances, and gestures.
मधुराद्भुतलावण्यं सर्वमाधुर्यसेवितम् । चिल्लावण्यगतानंतमाश्चर्याकुलसुंदरम्
All was sweet and wondrous in beauty, suffused with delight, endlessly lovely and astonishing, filled with enchanting grace.
आश्चर्यस्निग्धसौंदर्यमाश्चर्यानुग्रहादिकम् । सर्वाश्चर्यसमुदयमाश्चर्यालोकनादिकम्
Marvelous, gentle beauty, wondrous favor and kindness, a gathering of all wonders, with astonishing glances and gestures.
दृष्ट्वा तत्परमाश्चर्यं चिंतयंती हृदा कियत् । पादांगुष्ठेना लिखंती भुवं नम्रानना स्थिता
Seeing that supreme wonder, she pondered in her heart for a while, standing with bowed face, tracing the earth with her big toe.
ततस्तासां संभ्रमोऽभूद्दृष्टीनां च परस्परम् । केयं मदीयजातीया चिरेणानस्तकौतुका
Then, among them, there arose confusion and mutual glances: 'Who is she, of our kind, who has come after so long, arousing curiosity?'
इति सर्वाः समालोक्य ज्ञातव्येयमिति क्षणम् । आमंत्र्य मंत्रणाभिज्ञाः कौतुकाद्द्रष्टुमागताः
Thus, all observed her, thinking for a moment, 'She must be known.' Summoning those skilled in counsel, they came out of curiosity to see her.
आगत्य तासामेकाथ नाम्ना प्रियमुदा मता । गिरा मधुरया प्रीत्या तामुवाच मनस्विनी
One of them, named Priyamuda, approached with cheerful speech, and with sweet words and affection, addressed her, wise in mind.
प्रियमुदोवाच-। कासि त्वं कस्य कन्यासि कस्य त्वं प्राणवल्लभा । जाता कुत्रासि केनास्मिन्नानीता वा गता स्वयम्
Priyamuda spoke: 'Who are you? Whose daughter are you? Whose beloved are you? Where were you born? By whom were you brought here, or did you come on your own?'
एतच्च सर्वमस्माकं कथ्यतां चिंतया किमु । स्थानेऽस्मिन्परमानंदे कस्यापि दुःखमस्ति किम्
'Tell us all this—what are you thinking? In this place of supreme joy, does anyone have sorrow?'
इति पृष्टा तया सा तु विनयावनतिं गता । उवाच सुस्वरं तासां मोहयंती मनांसि च
Thus questioned by her, she bowed humbly and spoke in a melodious voice, enchanting their minds.
अर्जुन उवाच- । का वास्मि कस्य कन्या वा प्रजाता कस्य वल्लभा । आनीता केन वा चात्र किं वाथ स्वयमागता
Arjuna spoke: 'Who am I? Whose daughter am I? Whose beloved am I? By whom was I brought here, or did I come myself?'
एतत्किंचिन्न जानामि देवी जानातु तत्पुनः । कथितं श्रूयतां तन्मे मद्वाक्ये प्रत्ययो यदि
'I do not know any of this; let the goddess know it. Hear what I say, if you trust my words.'
अस्यैव दक्षिणे पार्श्वे एकमस्ति सरोवरम् । तत्राहं स्नातुमायाता जाता तत्रैव संस्थिता
'On the right side here, there is a lake. I came there to bathe, and was born and remain there.'