Varaha Purana

अथान्ये बहवस्तत्र बहुभिश्चापि दूतकैः 198.

Then many others there, along with numerous messengers.

असिशक्तिप्रहारैश्च ताडयन्ति पुनःपुनः

They are struck again and again with blows from swords and spears.

कूष्माण्डा यातुधानाश्च लंबमाना भयानकाः

Kushmandas and Yatudhanas, hanging and terrifying.

वेदनार्त्तास्तु वेगेन शीघ्रं शाखा उपारुहन् ।। तत्र ते निहता घोरा राक्षसाः पिशिताशनाः

Tormented by pain, they quickly climb the branches; there, those fierce Rakshasas, eaters of flesh, are slain.

घ्नन्ति चारूढगात्राणि निःशङ्कं तमसा वृतम्

They strike the bodies that have climbed, without hesitation, covered in darkness.

यथा च कुक्कुटं खादेत् कश्चिन्म्लेच्छो निराकृतः

Just as a certain outcast eats a rooster, rejected by others,

पक्वमाम्रफलं यद्वन्नरः खादेद्यथा वने

And just as a man eats ripe mango fruit in the forest,

चूषयित्वा तु तान्सर्वांस्ते च तस्मिन्नगोत्तमे

After sucking all of them, they too remain in that excellent city.

ततो जवेन संयुक्ता वनस्थाश्चूषिताः पुनः

Then, those dwelling in the forest, endowed with speed, are sucked again.

अधस्तात्तु पुनस्तत्र पश्यन्तः पापकर्मिणः

Below, there again, the wicked, watching,

भो देव पाहि मुञ्चेति वदन्तः पुरुषं वचः 198.

They cry out, 'O Lord, protect, release!' speaking these words to the man.

पाषाणवर्षैः केचित्तु पांसुवर्षैश्च विद्रुताः

Some flee, struck by showers of stones and showers of dust.

द्रवन्ति च पुनस्तत्र दूतैश्चापि दृढं हताः

And again there, they run, and are firmly struck by the messengers.

वारिपूर्णं ततः कुम्भं शीतलं च जलं पुनः

Then a pot filled with water, and again cool water,

ततः पानीयरूपेण जलं तप्तं तु दीयते

Then, in the form of drinking water, hot water is given.

आलिङ्ग्यालिङ्ग्य दुःखार्त्ताः केचित्तत्र पतन्ति वै

Some, afflicted by sorrow, embrace each other and fall there.

अन्नानां च सुमिष्टानां भक्ष्याणां च विशेषतः

And of foods, especially the most delicious and edible ones,

दधिक्षीररसांश्चैव कृसरान्पायसं तथा

Curds, milk, juices, as well as rice and sweet porridge,

माध्वीकस्य च पानस्य सीधोर्जातीरसस्य च

And drinks of honey, liquor, and jasmine rice,

गोरसस्य च पानानि भाजनानि च नित्यशः

Drinks made from cow's milk, and vessels for them, always,

माल्यानि धूपं गन्धाश्च नानारससमायुताः 198.

Garlands, incense, and fragrances, all endowed with various scents.

भोजनेषु च सर्वेषु स्त्रियः कान्ता मनोहराः

Among all the foods, charming and lovely women,

फलानि कुण्डहस्ताश्च पात्रहस्तास्तथापराः

Fruits held in bowls, and others holding vessels in their hands.

अन्नदानरताश्चैव भोजयन्ति सहस्रशः

Those devoted to giving food provide meals to thousands.

उपस्थाप्य महायोग्यमत्र काले च योषितः

At this time, they arrange for highly capable women to be present.

निघ्नन्तश्च हसन्तश्च दूता निष्ठुरवादिनः

Messengers, harsh in speech, kill and laugh.

पापाशया निष्कृतिकाः सर्वदानविवर्जिताः

With sinful intentions, they are devoid of any means of atonement and always lack generosity.

निर्लज्जा गृहका देया याचितुं मनसा हिताः

Shameless housewives are given, favorable for requesting with the mind.

पानीयमथ काष्ठानि यद्यन्नं सुखमागतम्

Water, firewood, and whatever food comes easily are provided.