सुधाम्भसि यथा क्षीरधीर् विचारान् निवर्तते । संसारवासना तद्वद् धीविचारान् निवर्तते
Just as the mind ceases to inquire into milk when it is mixed in nectar, so too worldly inclinations cease through inquiry of the mind.
मध्वम्बुशङ्कया तावद् विषवारि प्रपीयते । यावत् तन् न परिज्ञातं परिज्ञातं विहीयते
Out of suspicion that it is honey, one may drink poisonous water until it is truly known; once it is recognized, it is abandoned.
रूपलावण्ययुक्तापि चित्रकान्तेव कामिनी । द्रव्यमात्रसमारम्भात् तत्त्वविद्भिर् विलोक्यते
Even a woman endowed with beauty and charm, like a lovely painting, is regarded by those who know the truth as merely a collection of material substances.
यथा मषीकुसुम्भादि स्त्रियाश् चित्रे तथैव हि । जीवन्त्या अपि केशोष्ठं कस् तां प्रति किल ग्रहः
Just as ink, safflower, and other substances are seen in a woman's portrait, so too, even in a living woman, who would truly grasp her hair or lips?
अनुभूतो गुडस् स्वादुर् अपि दाहविकर्तनैः । न शक्यते ऽन्यथा कर्तुं तत्त्वालोकस् तथात्मनः
Even though tasted, sweet molasses cannot be made otherwise by burning or cutting; likewise, the vision of the Self remains unchanged.
परव्यसनिनी नारी व्यग्रापि गृहकर्मणि । तद् एवास्वादयत्य् अन्तर् नवसङ्गरसायनम्
A woman attached to another, though busy with household tasks, inwardly savors only the fresh flavor of union.
एवं तत्त्वे परे शुद्धे धीरो विश्रान्तिम् आगतः । न शक्यते चालयितुं देवैर् अपि सहासुरैः
Thus, in the supreme pure reality, the steadfast one who has found rest cannot be disturbed, even by gods together with demons.
परव्यसनिनी नारी केन भर्त्रा बलीयसा । विस्मारिता स्वसङ्कल्पकान्तसङ्गमहोत्सवम्
What powerful husband has caused the woman addicted to others' pleasures to forget the grand festival of union with her beloved, conceived in her own mind?
जगत् समरसानन्तचिदालोकावलम्बनम् । केन विस्मार्यते बुद्धिस् तत्त्वज्ञस्य महात्मनः
By whom is the mind of the great soul, who knows the truth, made to forget the world, which is sustained by the equal radiance of infinite consciousness?
समग्रसुखदुःखाभ्यां व्यवहारम् अखण्डितम् । कुर्वन् गुरुजनायत्तो भर्तृश्वशुरखेदितः
Engaged in uninterrupted dealings with both happiness and sorrow, dependent on elders, distressed by husband and in-laws, she acts accordingly.
यथा सङ्कल्पकान्तेन भवत्य् आनन्दमन्थरः । वधूलोको व्यसनवान् दुःखजालैर् न खेद्यते
Just as, with her beloved conceived in thought, the bride's world becomes gently blissful, so one afflicted by misfortune is not troubled by webs of sorrow.
तथा विगलिताविद्यो व्यवहारपरो ऽपि सन् । सम्यग्दृष्टिसमाचारो मुदम् एत्य् अन्तर् आत्मना
Similarly, even one devoted to worldly dealings, with ignorance dispelled and conduct aligned with right vision, attains inner joy.
छिद्यते न निकृत्ताङ्गो गलदस्रुर् न रोदिति । दह्यते न प्रदग्धो ऽपि नष्टो ऽपि न विनश्यति
He is not cut when his limbs are severed, does not weep when tears fall, is not burned though scorched, nor destroyed though lost.
व्यपगतसुखदुःखसन्निपातो विधिविधुरेष्व् अपि सङ्कटेष्व् अखिन्नः । निवसतु सदने पुरोत्तमे वा विततगिरौ विपिने तपोवने वा
Free from the mingling of pleasure and pain, unshaken even in dire and lawless situations, let him dwell in a noble house, on a broad mountain, in a forest, or in a hermitage.
जनकस् संस्थितो राज्ये व्यवहारपरो ऽपि सन् । विगतज्वर एवान्तर् अनाकुलमतिस् सदा
Janaka, established in his kingdom and engaged in worldly affairs, remains always free from fever within, with a mind undisturbed.
पितामहो दिलीपस् ते सर्वारम्भपरो ऽप्य् अलम् । वीतरागतयैवान्तर् बुभुजे मेदिनीं चिरम्
Your ancestor Dilipa, though always engaged in all undertakings, inwardly free from attachment, enjoyed the earth for a long time.
जीवन्मुक्ताकृतिर् नित्यम् अजो राज्यम् अपालयत्
Aja, ever established in the state of a liberated being while living, ruled the kingdom.
विचित्रबलयुद्धेषु व्यवहारेषु भूरिषु । मान्धाता सुचिरं तिष्ठंस् त्यक्तवान् न परं पदम्
Mandhata, remaining for a long time amidst many affairs and battles of various strengths, did not abandon the supreme state.
बडिः पातालपीठस्थः कुर्वन् स्वां दिवसस्थितिम् । सदात्यागी सदासक्तो जीवन्मुक्तपदे स्थितः
Badi, seated on the throne of the netherworld, always renouncing and always attached, maintained his daily duties, established in the state of liberation while living.
नमुचिर् दानवाधीशो देवद्वन्द्वपरस् सदा । नानाचारविहारेषु क्वचिन् नान्तर् अतप्यत
Namuci, lord of the demons, always intent on rivalry with the gods, in various enjoyments and activities, was never inwardly afflicted.
वासवाजौ तनुत्यागी वृत्रो विततमानसः । अन्तश्शीतमना मानी चकार सुरसङ्गरम्
Vritra, the adversary of Indra, though giving up his body, with a mind spread wide, inwardly cool and self-respecting, engaged in battle with the gods.
कुर्वन् दानवकार्याणि पातालतलपालकः । अनपायं निराक्रोशं प्रह्लादो ह्लादम् आगतः
Prahlada, guardian of the lowest realm, performing the duties of the demons, attained unshakable and undisturbed joy.
शम्बरैकपरो ऽप्य् अन्तश् शम्बरैकतयोदितः । संसारशम्बरं राम शम्बरस् त्यक्तवान् इदम्
Shambara, though wholly devoted to Shambara's ways and known as such, O Rama, abandoned this tumult of worldly existence.
असक्तबुद्धिर् हरिणा कुर्वन् दानवसङ्गरम् । परां संविदम् आसाद्य मुसलस् त्यक्तवांस् तनुम्
Hari, with an unattached mind, waged battle with the Daityas; having attained the supreme consciousness, he, the wielder of the mace, abandoned his body.
सर्वामरमुखं वह्निः क्रियाजालपरो ऽप्य् अति । यज्ञलक्ष्मीं चिरं भोक्तुं मुक्त एवेह तिष्ठति
Fire, though ever engaged in the web of ritual acts and facing all the gods, remains here liberated, enjoying the wealth of sacrifice for a long time.
पीयमानस् सुरैस् सर्वैस् सोमस् समरसाशयः । क्वचिद् एति न संसङ्गम् आक्रान्तो ऽप्य् अम्बरं यथा
Soma, though drunk by all the gods and present in the midst of conflict, at times does not mingle, just as the sky, though penetrated, is never mixed.
बृहस्पतिर् देवगुरुर् दारार्थं चन्द्रयोध्य् अपि । आचरन् दिवि चित्रेहामुक्त एव व्यवस्थितः
Bṛhaspati, the preceptor of the gods, even while engaging with the moon for the sake of his wife, acts in the heavens with a wondrous body, yet remains ever free.
शुक्रो ऽम्बरतलोद्द्योती लब्धसर्वार्थपालकः । निर्विकारमतिः कालं नयत्य् असुरदैशिकः
Śukra, shining in the sky and protector of all desired things, the teacher of the demons, passes time with an unwavering mind.
जगद्भूतगणाङ्गानि चिरं सञ्चारयन्न् अपि । सर्वदा सर्वसञ्चारी मुक्त एव समीरणः
The wind, ever moving all the limbs of the world-beings for a long time, always roaming everywhere, remains ever free.
लोकाजवञ्जवीभावे प्रोद्वेगार्हो ऽप्य् अखिन्नधीः । ब्रह्मा सममना राम क्षपयत्य् आयुर् आयतम्
Brahmā, O Rāma, though worthy of disturbance in the ceaseless coming and going of worlds, with an unwearied mind and evenness of thought, spends his vast lifespan.