तदा ताः सर्वयोगिन्यः पप्रच्छुर्जगदीश्वरम् । मर्त्यलोकेषु ये लोका भोगमोक्षवरेप्सवः
Then all those yoginīs asked the Lord of the universe: 'In the mortal worlds, those who desire enjoyment or liberation—'
पूजयिष्यंति ते नित्यं स्वगृहे योगिनीगणम् । तत्तेषां वांछितं सर्वं सिध्यतां त्वत्प्रसादतः
'They will always worship the assembly of yoginīs in their homes; may all their wishes be fulfilled by your grace.'
महादेव उवाच- यः कश्चित्पूजयेन्नित्यं भक्तिभावसमन्वितः । युष्मद्गणं च तस्याहं वरदोऽस्मि धरातले
Mahādeva said: 'Whoever worships your assembly daily with devotion, to him I am the granter of boons on earth.'
मद्भक्तः केशवस्यापि द्वेष्टि यो योगिनीगणम् । भैरवोऽहं तदा तस्य हरिष्ये सुकृतं कृतम्
'If my devotee, or even Keśava's, should despise the assembly of yoginīs, then I, as Bhairava, will take away all his accumulated merit.'
इति दत्तवरा हृष्टा योगिन्यो विभुना मृधे । अत्रांतरे भवानीं तां सस्मार वृषभं हरः
Thus, having received their boons, the yoginīs rejoiced at the Lord's favor; meanwhile, Hara remembered Bhavānī and the bull.
स्मृतमात्रा पार्वती सा वृषभश्चागमत्क्षणात् । सखीगणसमायुक्ता संप्राप्ता हरवल्लभा
As soon as she was remembered, Pārvatī and the bull arrived instantly, surrounded by her retinue of companions, the beloved of Hara appeared.
संत्यक्त्वा भ्रामरीं मूर्तिं हरस्यार्द्धं समारुहत् । गिरिजासहितो राजन्महेशो मुमुदे ततः
Abandoning the form of Bhairavi, the Lord ascended to his half, O King, together with Girijā; then Maheśa rejoiced.
योगिनीं प्रत्युवाचेदं पिबध्वं रुधिरं नृप । जालंधरकबंधस्थं ताः श्रुत्वा जहृषुर्भृशम्
He addressed the Yoginīs: 'Drink the blood, O King, that remains bound in Jālandhara’s body.' Hearing this, they were greatly delighted.
मांसमेदोह्यसृक्पीत्वा योगिन्यो ननृतुर्मुदा । ततो हरः प्रसन्नोऽभूत्तासां क्रीडनवीक्षणात्
Having drunk the flesh, fat, and blood, the Yoginīs danced with joy; then Hara was pleased by watching their play.
स्वयं च भैरवं रूपं कृत्वा तन्मध्यगः पपौ । तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्रा महाकायास्तदासन्योगिनी गणाः
He himself, assuming the form of Bhairava, drank in their midst; at that time, the hosts of Yoginīs were fierce-fanged and gigantic.
ग्रसंतोऽद्यापि मांसानि काले चापि पिबंत्यसृक् । तेन जालंधरो दैत्यो नोत्तिष्ठति रणे हतः
Even today, they devour flesh and drink blood at the proper time; thus, the demon Jālandhara, slain in battle, does not rise again.
ततस्तत्र समाजग्मुर्ब्रह्माद्या देवतागणाः । ऋषयो मरुतो देवा स्तुवंति स्म महेश्वरम्
Then there assembled there the hosts of gods beginning with Brahmā; the sages, the Maruts, and the gods praised Maheśvara.
दिशः प्रसेदुः सुरभिर्ववौ मरुद्दिवः प्रपेतुर्भुवि पुष्पवृष्टयः । कृताभिषेकस्य च तस्य निःस्वनान्संनादिता दुंदुभयोऽपि चक्रिरे
The directions became clear, a fragrant wind blew, and showers of flowers fell to earth from the sky; as he was anointed, the drums resounded loudly.
उपरि परिमलांधैः सुस्वरं संपतद्भिर्मधुकरनिकुरं बैरुह्यमाणाभरेण । अविरलमधुधारासारसंसिक्तभूमिः सदसि सुरविमुक्ता प्रापतत्पुष्पवृष्टिः
Above, a rain of flowers released by the gods fell in the assembly, accompanied by swarms of bees humming sweetly, the ground soaked with abundant streams of honey.
हते तदा सिंधुसुते हरेण नाराचघातैस्त्रिजगत्तदा बभौ । प्रसूनवृष्टिर्ननृतुस्तदांगना जगुश्च यक्षाः सुरकिन्नराद्याः
When the son of the ocean was then slain by Hari with arrows, the three worlds shone; there was a shower of flowers, the women danced, and Yakṣas, gods, and Kinnaras sang.
शंभुर्वैरिजयोत्थितेन यशसा स्फारांगकीर्तिर्गिरिं । स्वं भेजे सुरसिद्धचारणगणैः संस्तूयमानः सदा । गौरी चापि जगाम चाशु गिरितः श्वेतः । सखीसंवृता संचक्रुस्त्वभिसेवनं सुमनसां वर्षेण देवांगना
Śambhu, his fame swelling from the victory over his foe, returned to his mountain, ever praised by hosts of gods, Siddhas, and Cāraṇas; and Gaurī swiftly went from the mountain, surrounded by her companions, while the divine women performed service with a rain of flowers.
देवोऽसौ करुणामयः सुरगणान्स्वे स्वे पदे स्थापयन्। प्रादादन्यदपि स्वकं वसु ततो ज्ञात्वा पतिं शंकरः । किं वक्तव्यमतः परं यदि भवेदीशानुकंपा परा । कोऽयं वा त्रिदिवो धरातलमिदं स्यादात्मसात्सर्वतः
That compassionate god established the hosts of gods in their own places; he gave them their own wealth as well. What more can be said? If there is supreme compassion from the Lord, what is this heaven or earth? All would become one’s own everywhere.
देवाः स्वराज्यमासाद्य यथापूर्वं चकाशिरे । बुभुजुर्यज्ञभागांस्ते लोकपालत्वमाश्रिताः
The gods, having regained their sovereignty, shone as before; they enjoyed their shares of the sacrifices, and assumed the guardianship of the worlds.
नारद उवाच- इति जालंधरस्योक्तं यथावदनुपूर्वशः । चरितं लोकवीरस्य राजन्नत्यद्भुतं तव
Nārada said: Thus, O King, the wondrous deeds of Jālandhara, the hero of the worlds, have been recounted to you in proper order.
विष्णुस्त्यजति नाद्यापि क्षीराब्धिं यद्वशो नृप । सर्वोऽपि भुंक्ते स्वं कर्म कर्म तद्विद्ध्यसंशयम्
Even now, O King, Viṣṇu does not leave the ocean of milk, being under its power; everyone experiences the result of their own actions—know this without doubt.
तुभ्यं दुःखनिरासाय प्रोक्तमाख्यानमुत्तमम् । यावद्देहोस्ति कर्माणि सुखदुःखानि कर्मतः
This excellent story has been told to you for the removal of your sorrow; as long as the body endures, pleasure and pain arise from actions.
देही भुंक्ते वशो राजन्त्राणं न ज्ञानतः परम् । कृष्णादीनां देहबंधे सुखदुःखादि वर्तते
The embodied one experiences according to fate, O King; there is no other means but action. Even for Kṛṣṇa and others, happiness and sorrow arise from bodily bonds.
तत्रेतरेषां किं वाच्यं ये वैराग्यपराङ्मुखाः । ज्ञात्वेदृशीं कर्मगतिं सर्वेभ्यो बलवत्तमाम्
What need is there to speak of others who are averse to detachment, having known such a powerful course of karma?
धीरो भव प्रतीक्षस्व शुभकर्मागमं पुनः । शत्रून्जित्वा तु समये स्वं राज्यं पुनराप्स्यसि
Be steadfast, wait for the coming of good actions again; having conquered your enemies at the right time, you will regain your kingdom.
इतिहासमिमं श्रुत्वा न दुःखै परिभूयते । धर्मार्थकाममोक्षाश्च यथावच्चात्र कीर्त्तिताः
Hearing this ancient tale, one is not overcome by sorrows; here, the paths of righteousness, wealth, desire, and liberation are properly described.
स्वर्ग्यं पापहरं पुण्यं शोकमोहविनाशनम् । ब्राह्मणो ज्ञानमाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति क्षत्रियः
It leads to heaven, destroys sin, brings merit, and removes grief and delusion; a Brahmin attains knowledge, and a Kshatriya attains sovereignty.
वैश्यश्च बह्वीं संपत्तिं श्रुत्वा शूद्रः सुखं लभेत् । यो राजा भ्रष्टराज्योऽपि रतः सन्नेव सत्पथि
A Vaishya gains abundant wealth, and a Shudra finds happiness by hearing it; even a king who has lost his kingdom, if devoted to the right path,
स राज्यं पुनराप्नोति श्रवणान्नित्यमस्य तु । आकर्ण्यैतत्सतां राजन्श्राव्यमन्यन्न रोचते
He regains his kingdom by regularly listening to this; O King, after hearing this pure narrative, nothing else pleases the hearts of the virtuous.
कलं च कोकिलालापं रूक्षं ध्वांक्षरुतं यथा । आख्यानमेतदनघं श्रुत्वा सज्जनहृत्प्रियः
Just as the sweet call of the cuckoo is pleasing compared to the harsh cry of the crow, so too is this sinless story dear to the hearts of the good when heard.
हिरण्यतिलवस्त्राद्यैर्धेनुभूमिप्रदानतः । संतोषयेद्वाचकं तु तस्मिंस्तुष्टे फलं लभेत्
One should satisfy the reciter with gifts of gold, sesame, cloth, cows, or land; when the reciter is pleased, the fruit is obtained.