भवेद्बृहस्पतेः पीडा यस्य गोचरवेधतः
If one suffers affliction from Bṛhaspati due to planetary influence,
होमं कृत्वा गुरोर्मूर्तिः सुवर्णेन विनिर्मिता
After performing the fire offering, the image of the Guru made of gold,
वेदज्ञायातिशुचये स्नात्वा पीडापनुत्तये
Bathing for the sake of relief, for one who knows the Vedas and is exceedingly pure,
एवं कृते न संदेहो ग्रहपीडा प्रणश्यति
When this is done, there is no doubt that the affliction of the planets is destroyed.
तद्दक्षिणे मुनिश्रेष्ठ रुक्मिणीकुण्डमुत्तमम् 2.8.7.
To the south of that, O best of sages, is the excellent Rukmiṇī altar.
तत्र विष्णुः स्वयं चक्रे निवासं सलिले तदा
There, Viṣṇu himself made his abode in the waters at that time.
तत्र स्नानं तथा दानं होमं वैष्णवमंत्रकम्
There, bathing, giving, and fire offerings with Vaiṣṇava mantras are to be performed.
तत्र सांवत्सरी यात्रा कर्त्तव्या सुप्रयत्नतः
There, the annual pilgrimage must be undertaken with great care.
पुत्रवाञ्जायते वन्ध्यो यात्रां कृत्वा न संशयः
A barren woman becomes a mother by undertaking the pilgrimage, without doubt.
भुक्त्वा भोगान्समग्रांश्च विष्णुलोके स मोदते
Having enjoyed all pleasures, one delights in the world of Viṣṇu.
सर्वकाममवाप्नोति तत्र स्नानेन मानवः
There, by bathing, a person attains all desires.
कर्त्तव्या विधिवत्पूजा ब्राह्मणानां विशेषतः
Worship must be performed according to the prescribed rites, especially for the Brāhmaṇas.
पीतांबरधरः स्रग्वी नारदादिभिरीडितः
Clad in yellow garments, adorned with garlands, and praised by Nārada and others.
सर्वकामफलावाप्त्यै वक्षोलक्षितकौस्तुभः
Bearing the Kaustubha gem upon his chest, for the attainment of all desired rewards.
एवं कृते न संदेहः सर्वान्कामानवाप्नुयात् 2.8.7.
Thus performed, there is no doubt; one attains all desires.
अतः परं प्रवक्ष्यामि तीर्थमन्यदघापहम्
Next, I shall describe another sacred place that removes sin.
परं पवित्रमतुलं सर्वकामार्थसिद्धिदम्
It is supremely pure, incomparable, and grants fulfillment of all desires and purposes.
रुक्मिणीकुण्डवायव्यदिग्दले संस्मृतं शुभम्
It is remembered as auspicious in the region of Rukmiṇī-kuṇḍa and Vāyavya.
तस्य रक्षार्थमत्यर्थं रक्षितो यक्षउच्चकैः
For its protection, it is thoroughly guarded by Yakṣas of great stature.
हरिश्चंद्रं नरपतिं राज्यसूयकरं परम्
Hariśchandra, the king, performed the royal consecration there, the highest rite.
तद्वशेऽदाच्च स मुनिर्धनं सकलमुत्तमम्
Under its influence, the sage acquired all excellent wealth.
प्रमंथुर इति ख्यातं प्रमोदानन्दमंदिरम्
It is renowned as Pramaṃthura, the abode of joy and delight.
तुतोष स मुनिर्द्धीमान्कदाचिद्विजितेन्द्रियः
Once, the wise sage, having conquered his senses, was pleased.
वरं वरय धर्मज्ञ क्षिप्रमेव विमत्सरः
Choose a boon, O knower of dharma, without delay and free from envy.
ममांगमतिदुर्गंधि शापाच्च नृपतेरभूत् 2.8.7.
Due to the king's curse, my body became exceedingly foul-smelling.
तं विविच्यानया भक्त्या अभिषेकं चकार सः
Discerning this with devotion, he performed the consecration.
तीर्थोदकेन विधिवत्कृत्वा संकल्पमादरात्
With water from the sacred place, he made a vow according to proper rites, with reverence.
तथाभूतः स मधुरं प्रोवाच प्रांजलिस्ततः
Thus transformed, he spoke sweetly, with joined palms.
एतत्स्थानं यथा ख्यातिं याति सर्वज्ञ तत्कुरु
O omniscient one, make this place attain fame as it should.
त्वत्प्रसादेन विप्रर्षे तथा यत्नं विधेहि वै
By your grace, O sage among Brāhmins, exert effort accordingly.