विवेशांतः समुद्रं च नगरीमाससाद ताम्
He entered the depths of the ocean and reached that city.
तेन राज्ञा त्रिजगतीसौंदर्यश्रीरिवैकिका
By that king, a unique splendor of beauty, as if of the three worlds, was created.
निरमायि प्रमोद्देशात्स्रष्टृसृष्टिर्वि लक्षणा
From delight, a creation distinct from the creator’s own was fashioned.
योषिद्रूपं समाश्रित्य तिष्ठत्यत्राकुतोभया
Assuming the form of a woman, she dwells there, free from all fear.
सा विलोक्याथ तं बालं नितरां मधुराकृतिम्
Then, seeing that boy, exceedingly sweet in form—
शंखचक्रांकसुभगभुजद्वयविराजि तम्
Adorned with lovely arms marked by the conch and discus—
भवानीभक्तिबीजोत्थभूरुहं पुरुषाकृतिम् 5.2.46.
A human form, like a tree sprung from the seed of devotion to Bhavānī.
इति पर्याकुलीकृत्य चक्षुषी च मुहुर्मुहुः
Thus, repeatedly agitating her eyes again and again—
तावद्गुप्तं समातिष्ठ शस्त्रागारेऽत्र गह्वरे
Remain hidden here in the armory, in this cavern, for now.
आगामिन्यां तृतीयायां परश्वः पाणिपीडनम्
On the third day to come, the trial of strength by hand will take place.
मा तद्भीतिं कुरु युवंस्त्वत्कार्यं भविताचिरात्
Do not be afraid of that; your purpose will soon be fulfilled.
स्थिरो वीरो महाबाहुर्दानवागमनेक्षणः
A steadfast, heroic, strong-armed man, watchful for the coming of the demon.
अथ सायं समायातो दानवो भीषणाकृतिः
Then, in the evening, the demon of terrifying appearance arrived.
आगत्य दानवो रौद्रः प्रलयांबुदनिस्वनः
The fierce demon came, roaring like a storm cloud at the end of the world.
गृहाणेमानि रत्नानि दिव्यानि वरवर्णिनि
Take these jewels, O woman of excellent complexion, these divine gems.
दासीनामयुतं प्रातर्दास्यामि तव सुंदरि
I will give you ten thousand maidservants in the morning, O beautiful one.
गन्धर्वीणां किंनरीणां सततं परिचारिकाः 5.2.46.
There will always be attendants for you from among the Gandharvīs and Kinnarīs.
राक्षसीनां शतान्यष्टौ शतमप्सरसां वरम्
Eight hundred Rakshasī women and a hundred of the best Apsaras will be yours.
यावत्संपत्तिसंभारो दिक्पालानां गृहेषु वै
As much wealth and treasure as is gathered in the houses of the guardians of the directions.
दिव्यान्भोगान्मया सार्द्धं भोक्ष्यसे मत्परिग्र हात्
You will enjoy divine pleasures together with me, as my consort.
त्वदंगसंगसंस्पर्शसुखस्वादातिमेदुरः
Intense is my longing for the joy and sweetness of union and contact with your body.
मनोरथाश्चिरं यावद्ये मे हृदि समेधिताः
For a long time, these desires have grown strong in my heart.
जित्वा देवान्रणे सर्वानिंद्रादीन्मृगलो चने
Having conquered all the gods in battle, including Indra and the rest, like a lion among beasts.
आधायांके त्रिशूलं च सुष्वापेति प्रलप्य सः
Placing the trident on his lap, he muttered as he fell asleep.
वरं स्मरंती सा गौर्या विद्याधरकुमारिका आहूय तं नरवरं वरं सर्वांगसुंदरम्
Remembering her boon, that Vidyādhara maiden, devoted to Gaurī, summoned that excellent man, beautiful in every limb.
विष्णुभक्तिकृतत्राणं प्राणनाथेति जल्प्य च
Murmuring, 'Protector through devotion to Viṣṇu, lord of my life.'
तमादाय त्रिशूलं च स तदामित्रजिन्नृपः 5.2.46.
Then that king, destroyer of enemies, took up his trident.
जगादोत्तिष्ठ रे दुष्ट कन्यादूषणलालस
He said, 'Rise, you wicked one, eager to defile maidens!'
इति संश्रुत्य संप्राप्तः कस्य दृष्टोद्य चांतकः
Hearing this, he approached, wondering for whom death had now appeared.
मम प्रचंडदोर्दंडकंडूकंडूयनक्षमः
He is fit to scratch the itch of my fierce, rod-like arm.