सूर्योदयमनुप्राप्य प्राच्यां शुष्कतरूपरि
After sunrise, in the east, upon a dried tree,
मध्ये विपणि यतूर्णं कौचिच्चारण्यचारिणौ
In the middle of the marketplace, swiftly, two wanderers of the forest appeared.
रसालशालमुकुलं वीक्ष्यते यच्छरद्यदः
A mango, a śāla, and a bud are observed, as is the autumn river.
साध्वसंजनयित्वेति केचिदुच्चाटिताः पुरः 4.2.56.
Having caused fear, thus, some were expelled from the city.
अथ मध्येवरोधं स प्रविश्य निजमायया
Then, entering the inner chambers by his own power,
तव पुत्रशतं जज्ञे सप्तोनं शुभलक्षणे
A hundred sons were born to you, all possessing auspicious marks.
अंतर्वत्नी त्वियं कन्या जनयिष्यति शोभनाम्
This maiden, your wife, will give birth to a beautiful daughter.
असौ हि राज्ञो राज्ञीनामत्यंतमिहवल्लभा
She will be exceedingly beloved to the king and queen here.
पंचसप्तदिनान्येव जातानीतीह तर्क्यते
It is inferred that they were born within five or seven days.
इति दृष्टार्थकथनै राज्ञीमान्योभवद्द्विजः
Thus, by speaking of observed events, the Brahmin became honored by the queen.
अहो यादृगसौ विप्रः सर्वत्रातिविचक्षणः
Ah, how remarkable is this Brahmin, so exceedingly wise in all matters!
अलोलुप उदारश्च सदाचारो जितेंद्रियः
He is not greedy, generous, of good conduct, and master of his senses.
जितक्रोधः प्रसन्नास्यस्त्वनसूयुरवंचकः
He has conquered anger, his face is serene, he is free from envy, and does not deceive.
पुण्योपदेष्टा पुण्यात्मा सर्वव्रतपरायणः ।। 4.2.56.
He is a teacher of virtue, virtuous in soul, and wholly devoted to all sacred observances.
धीरः पुण्येतिहासज्ञः सर्वदृक्सर्वसंमतः
He is steadfast, knowledgeable in sacred histories, all-seeing, and esteemed by all.
क्षमी कुलीनोऽकृपणो भोक्ता निर्मलमानसः
He is patient, of noble lineage, not pitiable, a worthy enjoyer, and his mind is pure.
इत्थं तास्तद्गुणग्रामं वर्णयंत्यः पदेपदे
Thus, at every step, they described that multitude of his virtues.
एकदावसरं प्राप्य दिवोदासस्य भूभुजः
Once, finding an opportunity, King Divodāsa—lord of the earth—
राजन्वृद्धो गुणैर्वृद्धो ब्राह्मणः सुविचक्षणः
A king advanced in years and virtues, a Brahmin of great discernment,
राज्ञी राज्ञा कृतानुज्ञा सखीं प्रेष्य विचक्षणाम्
The queen, with the king’s permission, sent a wise companion.
राजापि दूरादायांतं त विलोक्यमहीसुरम्
The king, too, seeing him—the lord of the earth—approaching from afar,
पदैर्द्वित्रैर्नृपतिना कृताभ्युत्थानसत्कृतिः
With a few steps, the king rose and honored him with due respect.
कृतप्रणामो राज्ञा स सादरं दत्तमासनम्
He bowed to the king, and the king offered him a seat with reverence.
परस्परं कुशलिनौ कुशलौ च कथागमे 4.2.56.
They inquired after each other's welfare and conversed pleasantly.
कथावसाने राज्ञाथ गेहं विससृजे द्विजः
At the end of their conversation, the Brahmin took leave of the king and departed for home.
गतेऽथ स्वाश्रमं विप्रे दिवोदासो नरेश्वरः
After the Brahmin had gone to his own hermitage, King Divodāsa—lord of men—
महादेवि महाप्राज्ञे लीलावति गुणप्रिये
O great goddess, O supremely wise, O Līlāvatī, lover of virtue,
अतीतं वेत्ति सकलं वर्तमानमवैति च
He knows all that is past and perceives what is present.
महाविभव संभारैर्महाभोगैरनेकधा
With abundant wealth and many great enjoyments,
सत्कृत्य तं द्विजं भक्त्या दुकूलादि प्रदानतः
He honored that Brahmin with devotion, giving him fine cloth and other gifts.