अनन्तविश्रान्तितते पदे विश्रान्तम् आत्मनि । प्रतिबिम्बम् अगृह्णन्तं सितं मणिम् इव स्थितम्
He saw him resting in the state of infinite repose, established in the Self, not grasping at reflections, like a pure crystal lying still.
हेयोपादेयसङ्कल्पविकल्पाभ्यां समुज्झितम् । सुप्रबुद्धमतिं धीरं ददर्श तनयं भृगुः
Freed from the dual notions of acceptance and rejection, with a mind fully awakened and steadfast, Bhrigu beheld his son.
तम् आलोक्य भृगोः पुत्रं कालो भृगुम् उवाच ह । वाक्यम् अब्धिध्वनिनिभं तव पुत्रस् त्व् असाव् इति
Seeing the son of Bhrigu, Time spoke to Bhrigu words resounding like the roar of the ocean: 'That is your son.'
विबुध्यताम् इति गिरा समाधेर् विरराम सः । भार्गवो ऽम्भोदघोषेण शनैर् इव शिखण्डभृत्
At the words, 'Awaken,' Bhārgava gradually emerged from samādhi, like the lord of birds rising at the sound of thunder.
उन्मील्य नेत्रे सो ऽपश्यद् अग्रे कालभृगू प्रभू । समोदयाव् इवायातौ देवौ शशिदिवाकरौ
Opening his eyes, he saw before him the two mighty Kālabhṛgus, radiant like the moon and sun appearing together.
कदम्बलतिकापीठाद् अथोत्थाय ननाम तौ । समं समागतौ कान्तौ विप्रौ हरिहराव् इव
Rising from his seat on the kadamba creeper bower, he bowed to them—those two handsome and noble brāhmaṇas, like Hari and Hara meeting together.
मिथः कृतसमाचाराश् शिलायां समुपाविशन् । मेरुपृष्ठे जगत्पूज्या ब्रह्मविष्णुहरा इव
Having exchanged greetings, they all sat together on a rock, revered like Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Hara on the summit of Meru.
अथ शान्ततपा नाम स समङ्गातटे द्विजः । ताव् उवाच वचश् शान्तम् अमृतस्यन्दसुन्दरम्
Then the brāhmaṇa named Śāntatapas, on the riverbank, addressed them with gentle words, sweet as a stream of nectar.
भवतोर् दर्शनेनाहम् अद्य निर्वृतिम् आगतः । समम् आगतयोर् लोकं शीतलोष्णरुचोर् इव
Today, by seeing you both, I have attained contentment, just as the world is gladdened when the cool moon and the warm sun appear together.
यो न शास्त्रैर् न तपसा न ज्ञानेन न विद्यया । विनष्टो मे मनोमोहः क्षीणो ऽसौ दर्शनेन वाम्
The delusion of my mind, which was not dispelled by scriptures, austerity, knowledge, or learning, has now faded by seeing you.
न तथा सुखयन्त्य् अन्तर् निर्मलामृतवृष्टयः । यथा प्रहर्षयन्त्य् एता महताम् एव दृष्टयः
The inner showers of pure nectar do not bring such joy as does the sight of the great ones.
चरणाभ्याम् इमं देशं भवन्तौ भूरितेजसौ । कौ पवित्रितवन्तौ नश् शशाङ्कार्काव् इवाम्बरम्
With your feet, you two, radiant with great splendor, have sanctified this land—just as the moon and sun purify the sky.
इत्य् उक्तवन्तं प्रोवाच भृगुर् जन्मान्तरात्मजम् । स्मरात्मानं प्रबुद्धो ऽसि नाज्ञो ऽसीति रघूद्वह
When he had spoken thus, Bhrigu addressed the son of his own former birth: 'Remember yourself—you are awakened, not ignorant, O best of the Raghu lineage.'
प्रबोधितो ऽसौ भृगुणा जन्मान्तरदशा निजाः । मुहूर्तमात्रं सस्मार ध्यानोन्मीलितलोचनः
Awakened by Bhrigu, he recalled his own states from previous births for a moment, his eyes opened in meditation.
अथासौ विस्मयस्मेरमुखो मुदितमानसः । वितर्कमन्थरां वाचम् उवाच वदतां वरः
Then, his face bright with wonder and a joyful heart, that best of speakers uttered words, slow with reflection.
जयत्य् अविरतारम्भा नियतिः परमात्मनः । यद्वशाद् इदम् आभोगि जगच्चक्रं विवर्तते
Victory to the ever-active power of destiny belonging to the Supreme Self, by whose command this world-wheel, full of enjoyment, revolves.
ममानन्तान्य् अतीतानि जन्मान्य् अविदितानि ह । तानि तान्तदशाढ्यानि संस्मृतान्य् उचितानि च
My past births are countless and unknown; those states, filled with their own experiences, have now been remembered as appropriate.
भुक्तानि बहुकार्याणि विचित्रविभवान्य् अति । दशाफलान्य् अनन्तानि कल्पान्तकलितानि च
I have enjoyed many pursuits and extraordinary fortunes, and countless results of various states, stretching to the ends of aeons.
दृष्टाः कठिनसंरम्भा विभवोपार्जनभ्रमाः । विहृतं वीतशोकासु चिरं मेरुस्थलीषु च
I have witnessed the harsh struggles and delusions of amassing wealth, and have long wandered, free of sorrow, even on the slopes of Meru.
पीतम् आमोदि मन्दारकुसुमारुणितं पयः । मन्दाकिन्यास् सकल्हारं तटेष्व् अमरभूभृतः
On the banks of the Mandakini, the gods drank fragrant milk tinged red by the blossoms of the heavenly coral tree, along with all kinds of delicacies.
भ्रान्तं सन्तानकुञ्जेषु फुल्लहेमलतालिषु । मेरौ कल्पतरुच्छायापुष्पसुन्दरसानुषु
They wandered among groves of wish-fulfilling trees, amidst blooming golden creepers and tall palm trees, on Mount Meru's slopes adorned with the shade and flowers of celestial trees.
न तद् अस्ति न यद् भुक्तं न तद् अस्ति न यत् कृतम् । न तद् अस्ति न यद् दृष्टम् इष्टानिष्टासु दृष्टिषु
There is nothing that has not been enjoyed, nothing that has not been done, nothing that has not been seen, whether pleasing or unpleasing to the eye.
ज्ञातं ज्ञातव्यम् अधुना दृष्टं द्रष्टव्यम् अक्षतम् । विश्रान्तो ऽस्मि चिरश्रान्तो गतो मे सकलो भ्रमः
Now all that is to be known has been known, all that is to be seen has been seen without harm; long wearied, I have found rest, and all my delusion has departed.
उत्तिष्ठ तात गच्छामः पश्यामो मन्दरस्थिताम् । तां तनुं तावद् आशुष्कां शुष्कां वनलताम् इव
Rise, dear one, let us go and see that body which remains on Mandara, now dried up like a withered forest vine.
नासमीहितम् अस्तीह न समीहितम् अस्ति मे । नियते रचनां द्रष्टुं केवलं विहराम्य् अहम्
Here, there is nothing desired by me, nor is there anything I wish to avoid; I simply wander, observing the play of destiny.
किम् इति सुभगम् आर्यसेवितं तत् स्थिरम् अनुयामि मदेकभावबुद्ध्या । तद् अलम् अभिमतामतैर् ममास्तु प्रकृतम् इमं व्यवहारम् आचरामि
Why should I persistently follow that which is esteemed and favored by the noble, with a mind fixed on unity? Let whatever opinions are cherished by me be; I simply engage in this natural conduct.
क्रमाद् आकाशम् आक्रम्य निर्गत्याम्बुदकोटरैः । सम्प्रापुस् सिद्धमार्गेण मन्दरं हेमकन्दरम्
Gradually ascending into the sky and passing through the openings among the clouds, they reached Mandara, the golden-caverned mountain, by the perfected path.
अधित्यकायां तस्याद्रेर् आर्द्रपर्णावगुण्ठिताम् । ददर्श भार्गवश् शुष्कां पूर्वजन्मोद्भवां तनुम्
In the field at the foot of that mountain, Bhargava saw a dried-up body, covered with moist leaves, which had arisen from a previous birth.
उवाच चेदं हे तात तन्वी तनुर् इयं हि सा । या त्वया सुखसम्भोगैः पुरा समभिलालिता
And he said: 'O dear one, this slender body is indeed the same, which you once cherished with pleasures and delights.'
इयं सा मत्तनुर् यस्या मन्दारकुसुमोत्करैः । रचिताश् शीतलाश् शय्या मेरूपवनभूमिषु
This is that intoxicated body for whom cool beds were made with heaps of mandara flowers on the grounds of Meru's gardens.