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.
यक्षं प्रति प्रसन्नात्मा ह्युवाच श्लक्ष्णया गिरा
With a serene heart, he spoke to the Yaksha in gentle words.
धनयक्ष इति ख्यातिमेतत्तीर्थं गमिष्यति
This sacred place will become known as Dhanayaksha.
सौंदर्य्यदं शरीरस्य परं प्रत्ययकारकम् तत्र स्नानं प्रयत्नेन कर्त्तव्यं पुण्यकांक्षिभिः
It grants beauty to the body and brings supreme assurance; therefore, those who desire merit should bathe there with effort.
दानं श्रद्धास्वशक्तिभ्यां लक्ष्मीपूजा विशेषतः
One should give gifts with faith and according to one's ability, and especially worship Lakshmi.
पूजया तु निधीनां च नवानामपि सुव्रत 2.8.7.
By worshipping, O virtuous one, even the nine treasures are honored.
महापद्मस्तथा पद्मः शंखो मकरकच्छपौ
Mahapadma, Padma, Shankha, Makara, and Kacchapa—
एतेषामपि कुण्डेऽत्र संनिधिर्भविताऽनघ
Even these will have their presence in the pool here, O sinless one.
जलमध्ये प्रकर्त्तव्यं निधिलक्ष्मीप्रपूजनम्
Within the water, one should perform the worship of the treasures and Lakshmi.
अन्नं बहुविधं देयं वासांसि विविधानि च
One should give various kinds of food and diverse garments.
सुवर्णादि यथाशक्त्या वित्तशाठ्यं विवर्जयेत्
Gold and other valuables should be given according to one's means, avoiding deceit regarding wealth.