Vayu Purana

अभ्यन्तरपरिस्कन्धा देवावासगृहोचिताः। रराम भगवांस्तत्र दशबाहुर्महेश्वरः ।। ३९.

Within the inner chambers, suited to the dwellings of the gods, the blessed ten-armed Maheshvara delighted there.

नन्दिना च गणैः सार्द्धं विश्वरूपैर्महात्मभिः। तथा रुद्रगणैश्चापि तुल्यौदार्य्यपराक्रमैः ।। ३९.

Together with Nandi and the hosts of attendants, of universal forms and great souls, as well as with the Rudra hosts, equal in generosity and valor.

पावकात्मजसङ्काशैर्यूपदंष्ट्रोत्कटाननैः। वन्द्यमानो विमानश्च पूज्यमानश्च तत्परैः ।। ३९.

Surrounded by those resembling the sons of Fire, with fierce faces and protruding fangs, he was honored and worshipped by those devoted to him, even in the aerial chariot.

सर्वर्तुकुसुमां मालां जिघ्रमाणोरसि स्थितान् । नीलोत्पलदलश्यामं पृथुताम्रायतेक्षणम् ।। ३९.

He inhaled a garland of flowers from all seasons, resting on his chest; his complexion dark as a blue lotus petal, with large, coppery, wide eyes.

ईषत्कराल्लम्बोष्ठं तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्रा गणाञचितम्। षडूर्द्ध्वनेत्रं दुष्प्रेक्ष्यं रुचिरञ्चीरवाससम् ।। ३९.

With slightly raised hands, thick lips, sharp fangs, surrounded by hosts, six eyes above, difficult to behold, clad in a beautiful garment of bark.

आहवेष्वपरिक्लिष्टं देवानामरिनाशनम्। बाहुना बाहुमावेश्य पार्श्वे सव्येऽन्तरे स्थितम् ।। ३९.

In battle, unwearied, the destroyer of the gods’ enemies, he stands with one arm entwined around another, positioned at his left side.

रराजापदिशन्तस्य वामाग्रकरगोचरम्। महाभैरवनिर्घोषं बलेनाप्रतिमौजसम्। दशवर्णधनुश्चैव विचित्रं शोभतेऽधिकम् ।। ३९.

He shone forth, indicating the direction, within reach of his left hand; his bow, ten cubits long, wondrous and resounding with a terrible roar, gleamed with unmatched strength and power.

त्रिशूलं विद्युताभासममोघं शत्रुनाशनम्। जाज्वल्यमानं वपुषा परमं तत्त्विषा युतम् ।। ३९.

His trident, shining like lightning, unfailing and destructive to enemies, blazed with supreme brilliance and was endowed with the highest energy.

असिश्चैवौजसां श्रेष्ठः शीतरश्मिः शशी तथा। तेजसा वपुषा कान्त्या देवेशस्य महात्मनः। शुशुभेऽभ्यधिकं तत्र वेद्यामग्निशिखा इव ।। ३९.

And his sword, best among the powerful, cool-rayed like the moon, with radiance, form, and splendor, belonging to the great-souled Lord of the gods, shone there exceedingly, like a flame upon the altar.

स्थितः पुरस्ताद्देवस्य शातकौम्भमयो महान्। शुशुभे रुचिरः श्रीमान्सोदकः सकमण्डलुः ।। ३९.

Before the god stood a great, beautiful, and illustrious golden vessel, filled with water and accompanied by a water-pot.

असिमावेश्य चाङ्गेषु पाण्डुराम्बर धारिणी। उरश्छदेन महता मौक्तिकेन विराजिता। चतुर्भुजा महाभागा विजया लोकसम्मता ।। ३९.

Clad in white garments, adorned with a great pearl-covered breast-cloth, and holding a sword against her limbs, the four-armed, highly fortunate, and universally esteemed Vijayā stood there.

देव्या आद्यः प्रतीहारी श्रीरिवाप्रतिमा परा। विभ्राजती स्थिता चैव कृत्वा देवस्य चाञ्जलिम् ।। ३९.

The goddess’s foremost attendant, incomparable like Śrī herself, stood there resplendent, having joined her palms in reverence to the god.

तस्याः पृष्ठानुगाश्चान्याः स्त्रियोऽप्सरोगणान्विताः। ताः खल्वभिनवैः कान्तैरुपतिष्ठन्ति शङ्करम् ।। ३९.

Other women, accompanied by groups of celestial nymphs, followed behind her; they, adorned with fresh beauty, attend upon Śaṅkara.

सर्वलक्षणसम्पन्ना वादित्रै रुपबृंहिताः। उपगायन्ति देवेशं गणा गन्धर्वयोनयः ।। ३९.

Endowed with all auspicious marks, enhanced by musical instruments and beauty, the hosts of Gandharvas and other divine beings sing praises to the Lord of the gods.

अभ्युन्नतो महोरस्कः शरन्मेघसमद्युतिः। शोभते नन्दमानश्च गोपतिस्तस्य वेश्मनि ।। ३९.

There, a cowherd, broad-chested and radiant like an autumn cloud, shines joyfully in his dwelling.

स्कन्दश्च सपरीवारः पुत्रोऽस्यामितवीर्य्यवान्। रक्ताम्बरधरः श्रीमान्वराम्बुजदलेक्षणः ।। ३९.

Skanda, his son of immeasurable might, stands there with his retinue, adorned in red garments, illustrious, and with eyes like the finest lotus petals.

तस्य शाखो विशाखश्च नैगमेयश्च चाष्टवान्। व्यपेतव्यसनाक्रूराः प्रजानां पालने रताः ।। ३९.

His branches—Viśākha and Naigameya—are also present, free from vice and cruelty, devoted to the protection of beings.

तैः सार्द्धं स महावीर्य्यः शोभते शिखिवाहनः । व्यालक्रीडनकैस्तत्र क्रीडते विश्वतोमुखः ।। ३९.

Together with them, the mighty Skanda, the peacock-rider, shines forth; there, the all-faced one plays with toys shaped like serpents.

ये नृपा विभुधेन्द्राणां काञ्चनस्य प्रदायिनः। ये च स्वायतना विप्रा गृहस्था ब्रह्मवादिनः ।। ३९.

Those kings who give gold to the lords of the gods, and those householders among the Brahmins devoted to their own sacred rites—

गूढस्वाध्याय तपसस्तथा चैवोञ्छवृत्तयः। एते सभासदस्तस्य देवेशस्य च सम्मताः ।। ३९.

Those who are secretly devoted to study and austerity, and those who live by gleaning—these are the honored assembly members of the Lord of the gods.

मन्वन्तराण्यनेकानि व्यवर्त्तन्त पुनः पुनः। श्रूयतां देवदेवस्य भविष्याश्चर्यमुत्तमम् ।। ३९.

Many cycles of Manu have passed again and again; now listen to the supreme and wondrous future deeds of the God of gods.

व्याघ्राश्चैवानुगास्तत्र काञ्चनाभास्तरस्विनः। स्वच्छन्दचारिणः सर्वे स्वयं देवेन निर्म्मिताः।। ३९.

There, tigers, radiant like gold and full of vigor, roam freely, all created by the god himself.

मृत्योर्मृत्युसमास्ते तु यमदर्पापहारिणः । विभूतिमप्यसंख्येयां को न खल्वभिधास्यते ।। ३९.

He stands as the death of Death himself, the remover of Yama’s pride; who indeed could recount all his countless powers?

अतःपरमिदं भूयो भवेनाद्भुतमुत्तमम्। भूतानामनुकंपार्थं यत्कृतं तन्निबोधत ।। ३९.

Now, listen further to this most marvelous and excellent event, which was done out of compassion for the beings.

मन्दरादिप्रकाशानां बलेनाप्रतिमौजसाम्। हारकुन्देन्दुवर्णानां विद्युद्वननिनादिनाम् ।। ३९.

By the power of those shining like Mandara and other mountains, possessing incomparable strength, adorned with garlands, earrings, and moon-like radiance, and resounding like thunderclouds—

चूडामणिधराणां वै मेघसन्निभवाससाम्। श्रीवत्साङ्कितवज्राणामङ्गुलीशूलपाणिनाम् ।। ३९.

Wearing crest-jewels, clad in garments resembling clouds, marked with the Śrīvatsa and thunderbolt, bearing tridents and weapons in their hands—

एवं दिशानां देवानां रूपेणोत्तमशालिनाम्। तस्य प्रासादमुख्यस्य स्तम्भेषूत्तमशोभिषु ।। ३९.

In this way, the gods of the directions, possessing supreme forms, were depicted on the splendid pillars of that foremost palace.

संयताग्निमयीभिस्तु श्रृङ्खलाभिः पृथक्पृथक्। मायासहस्रं सिंहानां सुखं तत्र निवासिनाम् ।। ३९.

There, lions—each comfortably residing—were bound separately with chains made of fire, controlled and restrained.

स्तम्भेऽप्यपासृताषष्टं(?) त्र्यम्बकस्य निवेशने। अथ तत्प्रतिसंपूज्य वायोर्वाक्यं सुविस्मिताः। ऋषयः प्रत्यभाषन्त नैमिषेयास्तपस्विनः ।। ३९.

On the pillar, at the abode of Tryambaka, the sixth (lion?) was also set apart; then, after duly honoring that, the sages of Naimisha, filled with wonder, addressed Vāyu.