पुष्पाणामिव वेगेन स्वशोभार्थं व्रजंति वै
They move swiftly, as if the flowers themselves go forth for their own beauty.
पुष्पशोभाभरनतैः शिखरैः कंपसंयुतैः
Their tops, heavy with the splendor of flowers, sway and tremble.
भृंगाः पवनविक्षिप्तामृतवल्लीलताश्रिताः
Bees, taking refuge in the nectar-rich creepers, are scattered by the wind.
पुष्पाभिः कुन्दवल्लीभिः पादपाः क्वचिदावृताः
In some places, trees are covered by the blossoms of jasmine creepers.
द्रुमा णामप्यथाग्रेषु पुष्पिता माधवी लता 5.1.5.
Among the trees ahead, the Mādhavī creeper is in bloom.
हरिताः कांचनच्छायाः फलिताः पुष्पिता द्रुमाः
The trees are green, shining with a golden hue, bearing fruit and flowers.
पुष्पकिंजल्कबहुलाः किंजल्कबहुलोदराः
Their flowers are abundant with filaments, their interiors rich with filaments.
शिरीष पुष्पसंकाशाः शुका मिथुनतः क्वचित्
Some places are bright with Śirīṣa blossoms, and pairs of parrots.
संयुक्ताः सहचारिण्या मयूराश्चित्रबर्हिणः
Peacocks with splendid plumage are together with their companions.
कूजंति पत्रिसंघाता नानाद्भुतविराविणः
They call out in flocks, making wondrous and varied sounds.
नाना मृगगणाकीर्णं नित्यं समुदितांडजम्
The area is always filled with many groups of animals and lively birds.
कपालपाणिर्भगवांस्तथारूपं वनोत्तमम्
The Blessed One, holding a skull in his hand, appeared in that excellent forest.
ता वृक्षपंक्तयः सर्वा दृष्ट्वा रुद्रं समागतम्
All those rows of trees, seeing Rudra arrive,
पुष्पप्रतिग्रहं कृत्वा पादपानां महेश्वरः
Maheshvara accepted the flowers offered by the trees.
एवमुक्ते भगवता तरवो निरवग्रहाः 5.1.5.
When the Blessed One spoke thus, the trees became free from restraint.
वरं ददासि देवेश प्रसन्न जनवत्सल
O Lord of the gods, you grant boons, gracious and loving to your devotees.
एष नः परमः कामो देवदेव नमोऽस्तु ते
This is our highest desire; O God of gods, salutations to you.
सर्वात्मना प्रपन्ना वै याचामहे वरोत्तमम्
We have surrendered with all our being and request the supreme boon.
इत्युक्तः पादपैः सर्वैः शरणागतवत्सलः
Thus addressed by all the trees, he who cherishes those who seek refuge,
वरं ददामि भूयो वो न वृथा दर्शनं मम
I grant you a boon again; my appearance will not be in vain.
नाग्निर्न वायुर्न जलं न सूर्यकिरणातपः
Neither fire, nor wind, nor water, nor the heat of the sun's rays,
नित्यं पुष्पवरोपेता नित्यं सुस्थिरयौवनाः
You will always be adorned with flowers, always steadfast in youthful vigor.
कामसंदर्शनाः पुंसां तपःसंध्याज्वलदृशाम्
For men whose eyes are inflamed by the fire of ascetic practice, the sight of desire arises.
एवं स वरदः शंभुरनुजग्राह पादपान्
Thus, the gracious Śambhu supported the trees.
क्षितिं निपतता तेन कंपते स्म रसातलम् 5.1.5.
As he fell to the earth, the underworld trembled.
शक्राशनिहतानीव व्याघ्रव्यालान्वितानि च
Like those struck down by Indra’s thunderbolt, and accompanied by tigers and wild beasts.
देवसिद्धविमानानि गंधर्वनगराणि च
The aerial chariots of the gods and siddhas, and the cities of the gandharvas,
कपोतमेषाश्चात्यंतं पुनः संघातदर्शनाः
Pigeons and sheep, in great numbers, appeared together again.
महता तस्य शब्देन जडांधबधिरं कृतम्
By the great sound he made, all were rendered dull, blind, and deaf.
सुरासुराणां सर्वेषां शरीराणि मनांसि च
The bodies and minds of all the gods and asuras