षाड्गुण्यवेदिनस्तस्य त्रिशक्त्यूर्जितचेतसः
He understood the sixfold policy, and his mind was empowered by the three strengths.
बुद्धिमंतोपि विबुधा विप्रतीकर्तुमुद्यताः
Even the wise gods, though intelligent, were intent on opposing him.
एकपत्नीव्रताः सर्वे पुमांसस्तस्य मंडले
All the men in his realm observed the vow of one wife.
अनधीतो न विप्रोभूदशूरोनैव बाहुजः
No brāhmaṇa was unlearned, nor was any kṣatriya lacking in valor.
अनन्यवृत्तयः शूद्रा द्विजशुश्रूषणं प्रति
The śūdras had no other occupation except service to the twice-born.
अविप्लुत ब्रह्मचर्यास्तद्राष्ट्रे ब्रह्मचारिणः
The students there maintained unbroken celibacy.
आतिथ्यधर्मप्रवणा धर्मशास्त्रविचक्षणाः
They were devoted to the duties of hospitality and skilled in the scriptures of righteousness.
तृतीयाश्रमिणो यस्मिन्वनवृत्तिकृतादराः
In that land, those in the third stage of life held the forest-dweller’s way in high regard.
सर्वसंगविनिर्मुक्ता निर्मुक्ता निष्परिग्रहाः 4.1.43.
Freed from all attachments, liberated, and without possessiveness.
अन्येनुलोमजन्मानः प्रतिलो मभवा अपि
Those born in accordance with custom, and even those born contrary to it.
अनपत्या न तद्राष्ट्रे धनहीनोपि कोपि न
There are none without children, nor is anyone in that realm destitute.
न चाटा नैव वाचाटा वंचका नो न हिंसकाः
There are no flatterers, nor those who speak falsely, no deceivers, and no violent ones.
श्रुतिघोषो हि सर्वत्र शास्त्रवादः पदेपदे
Everywhere is the sound of scripture, and discourse on the teachings at every step.
वीणावेणुप्रवादाश्च मृदंगा मधुरस्वनाः
There are melodies of the lute and flute, and the sweet sounds of drums.
मांसाशिनः पुरोडाशे नैवान्यत्र कदाचन
Those who eat meat do so only in sacrificial offerings, never elsewhere at any time.
पुत्रस्य पित्रोः पदयोः पूजनं देवपूजनम्
A son's worship at the feet of his parents is regarded as worship of the gods.
नारीणां भर्तृपद् योरर्चनं तद्वचःश्रुतिः
For women, reverence at the feet of their husbands is taught and heard.
सपर्ययंति मुदिता भृत्याः स्वामिपदांबुजम्
Servants joyfully worship the lotus feet of their masters.
वरिवस्यंति भूयोपि त्रिकालं काशिदेवताः 4.1.43.
Even repeatedly, the local deities are worshipped three times a day.
विद्वद्भिश्च तपोनिष्ठास्तपोनिष्ठैर्जितेंद्रियाः
By the learned, those devoted to austerity, and those who have conquered their senses through austerity.
मंत्रपूतं महार्हं च विधियुक्तं सुसंस्कृतम्
Offerings purified by mantra, of great value, properly prepared and well arranged.
वापीकूपतडागानामारामाणां पदेपदे
At every step, there are ponds, wells, lakes, and gardens.
यद्राष्ट्रे हृष्टपुष्टाश्च दृश्यंते सर्वजातयः
In that realm, all races are seen joyful and nourished.
इत्थं तस्य महीजानेः सर्वत्र शुचिवर्तिनः
Thus, everywhere in the land of that king, all conduct themselves in purity.
अथोवाचामर गुरुर्देवानपचिकीर्षुकान्
Then the guru Amara spoke to the gods, wishing to serve them.
यथा स राजा संवेत्ति न तथात्रापि कश्चन
As that king understands, so does no one else here.
तेन यद्यपि भूभर्त्रा भूमेर्देवा विवासिताः
Therefore, although the gods were expelled from the earth by the burden-bearer of the earth,
कालो निमिषमात्रोपि यान्विना न सुखं व्रजेत् 4.1.43.
even for the briefest moment, without them, happiness would not be attained.
अंतर्बहिश्चरा नित्यं सर्वविश्रंभ भूमयः
The earths, ever moving within and without, are the foundation of all trust.
समाकर्ण्य च ते सर्वे त्रिदशा गीष्पतीरितम् अभिनंद्याथ तं सर्वे प्रोचुरित्थं भवेदिति
Hearing the words spoken by the lord of song, all the gods together rejoiced and said, 'So let it be.'