अंगान्यभ्यस्य तर्कांश्च परिलोड्य समंततः
Having practiced bodily exercises and thoroughly examined various arguments,
आयुर्वेदं विचार्यापि नाट्यवेदे कृतश्रमः
Even after considering Ayurveda, I exerted myself in the study of the Nāṭyaveda.
कलासु च कृताभ्यासो मन्त्रशास्त्रविचक्षणः
I practiced the arts and became skilled in the science of mantras.
अर्थानुपार्ज्य धर्मेण भुक्त्वा भोगान्यदृच्छया
Without acquiring wealth, I enjoyed pleasures as they came, in accordance with righteousness.
यौवनं गत्वरं ज्ञात्वा जरां दृष्ट्वाश्रितां श्रुतिम्
Recognizing the fleeting nature of youth and seeing old age accompanied by the scriptures,
पठतो मे गतः कालस्तथोपार्जयतो धनम्
Time passed for me while reading and likewise while earning wealth.
न मया तोषितो विष्णुः सर्वपापहरो हरिः
I did not please Viṣṇu, the remover of all sins, Hari.
तमस्तोमहरः सूर्यो नार्चि तो वै मया क्वचित् 4.1.7.
I never worshipped the Sun, who dispels masses of darkness, at any time.
न प्रीणिता मया देवा यज्ञैः सर्वैः समृद्धिदाः
I did not gladden the gods, who grant prosperity, with all kinds of sacrifices.
न मया तर्पिता विप्रा मृष्टान्नैर्मधुरै रसैः
I did not satisfy the Brahmins with well-cooked food and sweet flavors.
बहुपुष्पफलोपेताः सुच्छायाः स्निग्धपल्लवाः
Trees bearing many flowers and fruits, with pleasant shade and tender leaves,
दुकूलैः स्वानुकूलैश्च चोलैः प्रत्यंगभूषणैः
Nor did I offer garments, suitable cloths, or ornaments for each limb.
द्विजाय नोर्वरा दत्ता यमलोकनिवारिणी
Nor did I give a cow to a twice-born, one that averts the realm of Yama.
नालंकृता सवत्सा गौः पात्राय प्रतिपादिता
Nor did I present a decorated cow with calf to a worthy recipient.
ऋणापनुत्तये मातुः कारितो न जलाशयः
Nor did I construct a water reservoir for my mother to clear her debts.
छत्रोपानत्कुंडिकाश्च नाध्वगाय समर्पिताः
Nor did I offer an umbrella, shoes, or water-pot to a traveler.
न च कन्याविवाहार्थं वसु क्वापि मयार्पितम्
Nor did I ever give wealth for the purpose of a maiden's marriage.
न वाजपेयावभृथे स्नातो लोभवशादहम् 4.1.7.
Nor did I bathe at the Vājapeya sacrifice's conclusion, due to greed.
न मया स्थापितं लिंगं कृत्वा देवालयं शुभम
I have not established a liṅga nor constructed an auspicious temple.
विष्णोरायतनं नैव कृतं सर्वसमृद्धिदम्
Nor have I built a shrine for Viṣṇu, which brings all prosperity.
न गौरी न महालक्ष्मीश्चित्रेपि परिलेखिते
Neither Gaurī nor Mahālakṣmī have I depicted, not even in paintings.
सुसूक्ष्माणि विचित्राणि नोज्ज्वलान्यंबराण्यपि
I have not made fine, varied, radiant garments, nor even delicate ones.
न तिलाश्च घृतेनाक्ताः सुसमिद्धे हुताशने
Nor have I offered sesame seeds anointed with ghee into a well-kindled fire.
श्रीसूक्तं पावमानी च ब्राह्मणो मंडलानि च
I have not recited the Śrīsūkta, the Pavamānī, nor performed the Brāhmaṇa maṇḍalas.
अश्वत्थ सेवा न कृता त्यक्त्वा चार्कं त्रयोदशीम्
I have not served the aśvattha tree, nor observed the thirteenth day after abandoning the arka.
शयनीयं न चोत्सृष्टं मृदुला च प्रतूलिका
I have not relinquished a bed, nor a soft pillow.
अजाश्वमहिषी मेषी दासी कृष्णाजिनं तिलाः
A she-goat, horse, buffalo, sheep, maidservant, black antelope skin, sesame seeds—none have I given.
पादाभ्यंगं दीपदानं प्रपादानं विशेषतः 4.1.7.
I have not performed foot-massage, lamp-offering, or especially the washing of feet.
नित्यश्राद्धं भूतबलिं तथाऽतिथि समर्चनम्
I have not conducted daily śrāddha, offerings to spirits, nor honored guests.
न यमं यमदूतांश्च नयामीरपि यातनाः
I do not lead Yama or his messengers, nor do I inflict punishments.