भूमिदानं च यस्तत्र प्रदास्यति नरो मुने
And whoever, O sage, gives land as a donation at that place—
गामेकां रक्ति कामेकां भूमेरप्येकमंगुलम्
Whether he gives a single cow, a single wish, or even a finger's breadth of land—
धेनुमश्वांस्तिलान्वस्त्रं भाजनं ताम्रदोहनम्
A cow, a horse, sesame seeds, cloth, a vessel, or a copper milking pot—
ये प्रदास्यंति विप्रेभ्यस्तेषां लोकाः सदाऽक्षयाः
Those who give these to the Brahmins, their worlds are forever inexhaustible.
सा तत्र सर्वलोकानां देवी दुरितहारिणी
There, the goddess who removes the sins of all worlds—
तस्मिन्स्नात्वा तु यः पश्येत्पृष्ठमातर आदरात्
Whoever bathes there and respectfully beholds the backs of the mothers—
तासां तु दर्शनं कृत्वा मार्गे गमनमाचरेत्
After seeing them, one should proceed along the path.
स्वदेशे परदेशे वा पर्वतेष्वटवीषु च
Whether in one's own land or another, on mountains or in forests—
ग्रहपीडासु सर्वासु तथा राजभयादिकम् 5.1.8.
In all afflictions caused by planets, and likewise in fear from kings and the like—
देवीमुद्दिश्य यो विप्र सोऽभीष्टफलमश्नुते
Whoever, addressing the goddess, is a Brahmin, attains the desired fruit.
यः स्नाति पुरतो देव्याः स सिद्धि लभते पराम्
Who bathes before the goddess obtains the highest accomplishment.
स्नाति वै फलकुम्भेन अग्रे देव्या विधानतः
He who bathes with a fruit-filled pot in front of the goddess, according to the rite—
तस्य संजायते पुत्रो यथा देवः षडाननः
A son is born to him, just as the six-faced god.
रूपसौभाग्यसंपन्नस्तत्र स्नातो भवेन्नरः
A man who bathes there becomes endowed with beauty, good fortune, and prosperity.
भर्ता पुरूरवा लब्धं ऐलेयोंऽसौ महीपतिः
King Purūravas obtained it; he, the descendant of Ila, was that ruler.
कारणेन यथा तेन यस्मिन्काले प्रतिष्ठितम्
Just as, for that reason, at the time when it was established by him—
कथं पुरूरवाश्चासौ भार्यास्तस्य वराप्सराः सर्वमेतद्यथावृत्तं वद कौतूहलं हि मे
How did Pururavas obtain that celestial nymph as his wife? Tell me everything as it truly happened, for I am eager to know.
बदरिकाश्रमस्थौ तौ तेनेन्द्रो भयमागतः 5.1.8.
While those two were residing at Badarikāśrama, Indra became fearful.
आदिष्टा या मघवता विघ्नार्थं च समागताः
Those who were instructed by Maghavat and assembled for the purpose of creating obstacles—
विघ्नार्थमिह आयातास्तदा देवौ जजल्पतुः
Having come here to cause hindrance, at that time the two gods conversed.
एवं संजल्प्य च नरो नारायणमुवाच ह
After thus conversing, Nara spoke to Nārāyaṇa.
मंजर्या सहकारस्य स्त्रीमूरुभ्यां चकार ह
With the blossom of the mango tree, he fashioned a woman with thighs like a lady’s.
उत्थितां प्रमदां दृष्ट्वा ज्वलनाभां वरांगनाम्
Seeing the woman who arose, radiant like fire and of exquisite beauty,
शक्रस्तासां वचः श्रुत्वा गत्वा देवावुवाच ह
Śakra, having heard their words, went and spoke to the gods.
अहमर्थी स्त्रियाश्चास्याः प्रसादः क्रियतामिति
I desire this woman; let her favor be granted.
अस्मद्वचनसामर्थ्याद्गृहाणेमां त्वमुर्वशीम्
By the power of our words, accept this Urvaśī.
मंजर्या सहकारस्य तेनेयमुर्वशी स्मृता
Because of the mango blossom, she became known as Urvaśī.
गत्वा स्वर्गमथाहूय चित्रांगदमुवाच ह 5.1.8.
Then, going to heaven, he summoned Citrāngada and spoke to him.
क्रियतामचिरादेषा यत्नमास्थाय शोभनम् वरं प्रवीणा सा जाता नृत्ये गीते च कोविदा
Let this be done quickly, making every effort; she became skilled, excellent in dance and song.
एवं सा न्यवसत्तत्र सुरसद्मनि सुन्दरी
Thus that beautiful woman dwelt there in the mansion of the gods.