सुराङ्गनाश्चापि च भावयुक्ता नृत्यंति तत्राप्सरसां समूहाः। तथैव विद्याधरसिद्धसंघा विमानयानैर्मुदिता भ्रमंति
The divine women, filled with emotion, danced there, along with groups of Apsarases; likewise, the assemblies of Vidyādharas and Siddhas, delighted, wandered about in their celestial vehicles.
वदंति सत्यानृतकार्यनिर्णयं तथाभिरंगं प्रतिदर्शयंति। गायंति गेयं विनिवृत्तरागा मुहुर्मुहुर्दुःखसुखप्रभूताः
They spoke of the discernment of truth and falsehood, displaying their skill in various ways; they sang melodious songs, their passions subdued, repeatedly overwhelmed by both sorrow and joy.
नृत्यंति वै स्वर्गगताश्च ते तु धर्मार्जितं स्वर्गमितो व्रजंति। इति विगतविषादे निर्मले जीवलोके तिमिरनिकरमुक्ता निर्वृतिं प्राप्तुकामाः
Those who had attained heaven through righteousness danced there, and from that place, they journeyed to heaven; thus, freed from sorrow, in the pure world of the living, released from the mass of darkness, they longed to attain bliss.
तत्रोचुः केचिदुर्व्यां जयजय भगवन्संप्रहृष्टाश्च केचित्। त्वेवं प्रोक्तप्रणादैरविरल मनसश्चानुवादैस्तथान्यैः। ध्यायंतेन्ये निगूढं जननभय जरामृत्युविच्छेदहेतो-। रित्येवं कृत्स्नमासीज्जगदिदमखिलं सर्वतः संपृहृष्टम्
There, some in the sky exclaimed, 'Victory, victory, O Lord!' and others rejoiced; with such continuous cries and the echoing of hearts, others meditated in secret on the cause of birth, fear, old age, and death—thus, the entire universe everywhere was filled with joy.
परमासाद्य यं विष्णुं ब्रह्माह जगतः कृते। जातोयं भवतामर्थे वामनो यदपीश्वरः
Having approached the supreme Viṣṇu, Brahmā said for the sake of the world: 'This Vāmana, though Lord, is born for your sake.'
एष ब्रह्मा च विष्णुश्च एष एव महेश्वरः। एष वेदाश्च यज्ञाश्च स्वर्गश्चैष न संशयः
He is Brahmā and Viṣṇu; he is indeed Maheśvara; he is the Vedas and the sacrifices, and he is heaven—of this there is no doubt.
विष्णुव्याप्तमिदं सर्वं जगत्स्थावरजंगमम्। एकः स तु पृथ्क्त्वेन स्वयंभूरिति विश्रुतः
This entire world, both moving and unmoving, is pervaded by Viṣṇu; he alone, though one, is known as the Self-born, appearing as manifold.
यथार्थवर्णके स्थाने विचित्रः स्फाटिको मणिः। ततो गुणवशात्तस्य स्वयंभोरनुवर्त्तनम्
Just as a variegated crystal gem reflects the colors of its setting, so too does the Self-born manifest according to the qualities present.
यथा हि गार्हपत्योग्निरन्यसंज्ञां पुनर्व्रजेत्। लभेत संज्ञां भगवान्ब्राह्मादिषु तथा ह्यसौ
Just as the household fire may assume another designation and then regain its original name, so too does the Blessed Lord obtain his appellation among the Brāhmaṇas and others.
सर्वथा वामनो देवो देवकार्यं करिष्यति। एवं चिंतयतां तेषां भावितानां दिवौकसाम्
In every way, the god Vāmana will accomplish the task of the gods; thus thought those devoted dwellers of heaven.
जगाम शक्रसहितो बाष्कलेश्च निवेशनम्। दूरादेव च तां दृष्ट्वा पुरीं तस्य समावृताम्
Accompanied by Śakra, he went to the abode of Bāṣkala; and from afar, seeing that city, which was encircled,
पांडुरैः खगमागम्यैः सर्वरत्नोपशोभितैः। शोभितां भवनैर्मुख्यैस्सुविभक्तमहापथैः
Adorned with pale birds that could be mounted, embellished with all kinds of jewels, splendid with principal mansions and well-divided great avenues,
नित्यप्रभिन्नैर्मातंगैरंजनाचलसन्निभैः। देवनागकुलोत्पन्नैः शतसंख्यैर्विराजिताम्
Radiant with elephants ever in rut, resembling the dark mountain Anjana, born of the lineages of divine elephants, numbering in the hundreds,
निर्मांसगात्रैस्तुरगैरल्पकर्णैर्मनोजवैः। दीर्घग्रीवाक्षिकूटैश्च मनोज्ञैरुपशोभिताम्
Graced with horses of lean limbs, small ears, swift as the mind, with long necks and prominent foreheads, charming in appearance,
पद्मगर्भसुवर्णाभाः पूर्णचंद्रनिभाननाः। संल्लापोल्लापकुशलास्तत्र वेश्याः सहस्रशः
There, thousands of courtesans, golden as the heart of a lotus, with faces like the full moon, skilled in playful conversation and jesting,
न तत्पुण्यं न सा विद्या न तच्छिल्पं न सा कला। बाष्कलेर्न पुरेऽस्याथ निवासं प्रतिगच्छति
There is no merit, no knowledge, no art, nor any skill that does not find a place of residence in the city of Bāṣkala.
उद्यानशतसंबाधं समाजोत्सवमालिनि। अन्विते दनुमुख्यैश्च सर्वैरंतकवर्जितैः
Crowded with hundreds of gardens, adorned with festivals and gatherings, filled with all the foremost Dānavas, except for the ender of their line,
वीणावेणुमृदंगानां शब्दैः सर्वत्र नादिते। सदा प्रहृष्टा दनुजा बहुरत्नोपशोभिताः
Resounding everywhere with the sounds of vīṇā, flute, and drum, the Dānavas, always joyful and adorned with many jewels, are seen there.
क्रीडमानाः प्रदृश्यंते मेराविव यथामराः। ब्रह्मघोषो महांस्तत्र दनुवृद्धैरुदीरितः
They are seen playing, like the immortals on Mount Meru; there, a great sound of Vedic recitation is uttered by the elder Dānavas.
साज्यधूमेन चाग्नीनां वायुना नष्टकिल्बिषे। सुगंधधूपविक्षेप सुरभीकृतमारुते
With the clarified butter smoke of the fires, their sins destroyed by the wind, and the air made fragrant by the scattering of sweet incense,
सुगंधिदनुजाकीर्णे पुरे तस्मिंस्तु बाष्कलि। त्रैलोक्यं तु वशे कृत्वा सुखेनास्ते स दानवः
In that city of Bāṣkala, filled with fragrant Dānavas, that Dānava, having brought the three worlds under his control, dwells happily.
तत्रस्थः पालयन्नास्ते त्रैलोक्यं सचराचरं। धर्मज्ञश्च कृतज्ञश्च सत्यवादी जितेंद्रियः
Residing there, he rules the three worlds, with all that moves and is still; he is knowledgeable in righteousness, grateful, truthful, and self-controlled.
सुदर्शः पूर्वदेवानां नयानयविचक्षणः। ब्रह्मण्यश्च शरण्यश्च दीनानामनुकंपकः
Handsome, discerning in policy and its opposite, devoted to Brahmins, a refuge, compassionate to the distressed,
वेदमंत्रप्रभूत्साह सर्वशक्तिसमन्वितः। षाड्गुण्यविषयोत्साहः स्मितपूर्वाभिभाषितः
Endowed with great energy from Vedic mantras, possessed of all powers, enthusiastic in the sixfold policy, and speaking with a smile first,
वेदवेदांगतत्वज्ञो यज्ञयाजी तपोरतः। न च दुःशीलनिरतः स सर्वत्राविहिंसकः
Knowing the essence of the Vedas and their branches, performing sacrifices, devoted to austerity, not engaged in wicked conduct, and nonviolent everywhere,
मान्यमानयिता शुद्धः सुमुखः पूज्यपूजकः। सर्वार्थविदनाधृष्यः सुभगः प्रियदर्शनः
Honoring and being honored, pure, with a pleasant face, both worshipped and worshipper, knowing all purposes, unassailable, fortunate, and pleasing to behold.
बहुधान्यो बहुधनो बहुयानश्च दानवः। त्रिवर्गसाधको नित्यं त्रैलोक्ये वरपूरुषः
The demon was abundant in grain, wealth, and vehicles; always accomplishing the three aims of life, he was the foremost man in the three worlds.
स्वपुरीनिलयो नित्यं देवदानवदर्पहा। स चैवं पालयामास त्रैलोक्ये सकलाः प्रजाः
Dwelling always in his own city, he destroyed the pride of gods and demons; and thus he protected all beings in the three worlds.
नाधमः कश्चिदप्यास्ते तस्मिन्राजनि दानवे। दीनो वा व्यधितो वापि अल्पायुर्वाथ दुःखितः
No one was base among the demons under his rule; nor was anyone poor, afflicted, short-lived, or unhappy.
मूर्खो वा मंदरूपो वा दुर्भगो वा निराकृतः। एवं युतं तं विमलैर्गुणौघैर्दृष्ट्वा च मत्वा च निविष्टबुद्धिं
No one was foolish, ugly, unfortunate, or rejected; seeing him endowed with pure qualities and recognizing his steadfast mind,