Uma Samhita

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं उत्तम शिवके चरित्रको प्रेमपूर्वक सुनिये

English

Now please narrate the story of Siva, the supreme soul, accompanied by Uma—Parvati—the story that is full of incidental anecdotes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए प्रेमपूर्वक मधुर वाणीमें मुझसे कहा--

English

While performing penance, I saw at the side of Rudra the imperishable highly secret weapon which had no other missile superior or equal to it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऋषीन्विद्याधरांश्चैव पश्य सिद्धान्व्यवस्थितान् ॥ ० ऋषियों हा न सिद्धोंको देखिये

English

Narayana, holding conch, discus and mace, stood on his left, seated on the Garuda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऐश्वर्य प्राप्त किया

English

"O lord, if you are satisfied and if my devotion is firm and steady, may, in virtue of that truth, my knowledge comprehend the past, present and future.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवके अनुग्रहसे श्रेष्ठ गति प्राप्त की

English

See for yourself the Gandharvas, Apsaras, sage.s, Vidyadharas and the well arranged Siddhas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपमन्यूपदेश नामक दूसरा अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

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हिन्दी अर्थ

दुर्लभ एवं पवित्र वरोंको मुझसे माँग लीजिये

English

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हिन्दी अर्थ

भी माँगा है,बह सब आपको प्राप्त हो

English

The Balakhilyas harassed by Indra secured from Siva the invincible Garuda who brought them Soma juice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

महातपस्वी वासुदेवसे कहा--

English

When all the waters became dried up and lost by the prior fury of Siva they were worshipped and made to flow again by the gods through the skull.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवजीके सुन्दर चरित्रका वर्णन किया था

English

O Saunaka®* and other sages, please listen with devotion to the divinely auspicious story of Siva, that yields worldly pleasures and salvation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसीको मैं कहता हूँ

English

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हिन्दी अर्थ

जोड़ उनसे वे पूछने लगे

English

'Formerly Krsna, son of Vasudeva went to Kailasa*®* the abode of Siva in order to perform the penance to propi¬ tiate Siva for obtaining a son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवजीका स्मरण करते हुए कहने लगे--

English

On seeing the sage Upamanyu performing the penance on the excellent summit he bowed to him with devotion and asked him with palms joined in reverence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शंकरके समीपमें स्थित है

English

O Upamanyu of great intellect, O foren-ost of the devotees of Siva with good intellect. I have come here to perform the panance of Siva for obtaining a son.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देवस्वरूप सुदर्शनचक्रको भी मैंने देखा

English

O sage, please narrate the greatness of Siva, de¬ lightful to the good, on hearing which I shall perform the penance of Siva with devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अस्त्रोंको भी वहाँ स्थित देखा

English

On hearing these words of the intelligent Krna, Upamanyu was delighted in his mind. Remembering Siva, he replied.

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर उनके वामभागमें स्थित थे

English

O Krsna, great devotee of Siva, listen to the glory of Siva which I have witnessed myself. It is excellent story that enhances devotion to Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्तोत्रोंद्वारा उनकी स्तुति कर रहे थे

English

While performing penance, I saw Siva, his weapons, his followers and Vi§nu and other gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

देखकर मैं अत्यधिक आश्चर्यचकित हो गया

English

He who decisively annihilates the universe at the end of a kalpa and for whom there was none to be spared from death in the three worlds consisting of the mobile and immobile beings which being cast away from his hands burnt instantaneously and entirely, certainly within half a moment.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्यसे मुझे त्रिकालज्ञता प्राप्त हो जाय

English

It WM the weapon with which Yauvanava*®* the emperor of great refulgence and Mandhatr the powerful king who conquered the three worlds were killed formerly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त होता रहे

English

It stood as if threatening all with the three spikes for its knit eyebrows. It was like a blazing smokeless fire and the rising sun.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बनी रहे तथा अन्य लोगोंके प्रति उदासीनता रहे

English

I saw his sharp-edged axe decorated with serpents etc. It was as terrible as the god of death holding

हिन्दी अर्थ

देखकर शीघ्र ही कहा--

English

The epithet identifies Siva uith the thousand-footed Puiu;a mentioned in the Purusasiikta of the 8gveda.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपकी सारी कामनाएँ पूर्ण होंगी

English

Most probably it refers to tlie Plaihaya king Arjuna K&rttavirya, of a thousand arms who was clefrated and had his arms cut off by Paraurama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस आश्रममें सहैव निवास करूँगा

English

I saw the discus Sudarsana in the shape of a human being with a thousand faces and two thousand hands. It was divine and lordly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रहूँगा, है वत्स! आप सब प्रकारसे मेरे प्रिय हैं

English

It had two thousand eyes of fiery brilliance, and one thousand legs. It shone like a crore suns. It was capable of burning the three worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्ण हो जायँगे, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

I saw the sharp and refulgent thunderbolt of hundred spikes of extreme excellence. I saw the great bow Pinaka of excessive brilliance and its quiver of arrows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वहीं अन्तर्धान हो गये

English

I saw the Sakti, the sword, the noose of great brilliance and a goad, the great divine iron club, and many other weapons.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सब उनके ध्यानके द्वारा मैंने प्राप्त किया

English

On either side of Lord Rudra, I saw the weapons of the guardians of the quarters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्पन्न हुआ है

English

Brahma and other Manus, Bhrgu and other sages, Indra and other gods, all were there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अर्थोके द्रष्टा और प्रधान पुरुषेश्वर हैं

English

Holding his l§akti and a bell and seated on his peacock, Skanda stood near the goddess like another firegod.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थित रहते हैं

English

Nandin stood in front of Siva holding the trident. All the goblins, Gan as and the mothers were pre¬ sent there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शीघ्र प्रसन्‍नो भविता शिवस्ते भक्तवत्सल: ॥ ७१ शीघ्र ही प्रसन्‍न होंगे

English

Bowing to lord Siva and surrounding him on all sides, the gods eulogised the lord: with different kinds of hymns.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शति श्रीजिकमहाएुराणे पश्चम्याम॒मासंहितायां कृष्णोपमन्युसंवादे स्वग॒तिवर्णन॑ नाम प्रथमो5 ध्याय:

English

With the axe received from lord Siva, ParasurSma cleared the earth of the Katriyas tlirirr seven limes and gave the earth to the 3 rahmins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्वगतिवर्णन नामक पहला अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

O Krsna, it appeared as though somtf sacrifice was going on there. In that sacrifice I became immersed in great delight. I was bold to a great extent on sensing Siva in front. With palms joined in reverence and words choked with tears of joy I worshipped him duly with various kinds of hymns.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृष्णने उन मुनिसे कहा--

English

Then the delighted lord Siva spoke to me laugh¬ ingly in sweet words with great pleasure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कीं, उन्हें आप बताइये

English

"O brahmin, you cannot be shaken by me though I try again and again. You have been tested by me. Wel¬ fare be to you You are steadily endowed with devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रशंसा करके कहा--

English

O one of good rites, I am delighted. Choose the boon. There is nothing which cannot be given to you even if it happens to be something rare and inaccessible to all the gods."

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूर्ण की, उन-उन भक्तोंका वर्णन करूँगा, आप सुनें

English

On hearing the loving words of Siva I spoke to the lord sympathetic with the devotees with palms joined in reverence.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके अंगोंमें लगकर चूर-चूर हो गये थे

English

Grant me infinite devotion never swerving or straying from you. Let me and my family have milk pudding every day.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्तकर हैत्योंको बहुत प्रताड़ित किया

English

O lord, may you be present in my hermitage every day. Let my mutual friendship with your other devo¬ tees flourish for ever."

हिन्दी अर्थ

और वे त्रिकालज्ञ हुए

English

O leading scion of the family of Yadus, thus requested by me, lord Siva laughed and glanced at me with his merciful eyes. He said to me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यजनकर जलको पुनः प्रकट किया

English

O Upamanyu, O dear, O sage, you will be free from the defects of old age and death. Achieve all desires.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परम सिद्धिको प्राप्त किया

English

You will deserve the worship of the sages. You

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रसन्‍नतापूर्वक अपने घर लौट आया

English

O sage, wherever you wish it to be, the milk ocean*® will flow to and be present there.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुंश्चली दुष्टा गोकर्णे कारण उसके प्रभावसे स्त्रीत्वको प्राप्त कर लिया

English

O great sage, may your family be never-ending due to my grace. I shall be always present in your her¬ mitage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवलोकको प्राप्त किया

English

Be happy realising all your desires. Do not get anxious or worried. There is no doubt that everything you think ofwill be fulfilled.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करके उत्तम गति प्राप्त की

English

After granting me the boons and saying this, lord Siva of the brilliance of a crore suns vanished there itself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रत धारण करनेसे परम सुख प्राप्त किया

English

O Krsna, Siva, the supreme lord the bestower of worldly pleasures and salvation, was thus ''een by me accom¬ panied by his followers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रहकर शिवको प्राप्त किया

English

See the beautiful trees endowed with glossy leaves, fragrant with seasonal flowers and bearing fiuits and flowers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कृपासे शिवगति प्राप्त की

English

O mighty hero, all these arc the results of the grace of Siva the great soul, the lord of gods. The universe is emotionally agreeable.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मतका लोकमें प्रचार किया

English

I have the perfect knowledge of everything, thanks to the grace of the Trident-bearing lord. I know factually the past, present and the future, everything.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त किया तथा दूसरे ब्रह्मके समान हो गये

English

I have seen the lord whom even the great gods

हिन्दी अर्थ

उत्तम भक्तिसे शिवकी पूजाकर सृष्टिकर्ता बन गये

English

The eternal principles arc known as twentysix.*** Learned men meditate on the great and imperishable thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रैलेक्यका उपभोग किया

English

When the Kalpa came to an end, the lord created Rudra from his heart. Then he annihilated the universe in¬ cluding the mobile and immobile beings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं श्रीराम भी शिवके अनुग्रहसे महाशैव हुए

English

At the end of Yugas, lord Siva becomes Kala and stands devouring all the living beings, like the fire of dissolution Sarhvartaka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ग्रन्थकर्ता और अजर-अमर होओगे

English

Hence, propitiate him for the acquisition of a soli. 6iva, favourably disposed to his devotees will become delighted with you, soon.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तो सैकड़ों वर्षोंमें भी नहीं कर सकता हूँ

English

On hearing the words of sage CJpamanyu the great soul, devotion to lord Siva was generated in Kr9na and he spoke to the sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपमन्यूपदेशो नाम द्वितीयो5 ध्याय:

English

O dear, O Upamanyu, be merciful to me. Please

हिन्दी अर्थ

विस्मयं परम गत्वोपमन्युं शान्तमानसम्॥ ९ महामुनिसे कहा--

English

On hearing the words of Krsna, that sage Upamanyu, tlie great devotee of Siva, the storehouse of mercy praised him and said.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपि तावन्ममाप्येवं प्रसादं वा करोत्वसीौ॥ ३ आप ऐसा उपाय बतायें

English

O leading scion of the family of Yadus, I shall enumerate the various devotees, by whom the cherished desires of their hearts have been realised through the propitiation of Siva. Please listen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसमें सन्देह नहीं है

English

Formerly Hiranyakasipu attained he glory of the suzerainty over all the gods for a period of a million years from the moon-crested lord Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आप श्रद्धालुको जपनीय मन्त्र बताऊँगा

English

O Krsna, the terrible discus of Visnu and the thunderbolt of Indra became shattered against his person during a great battle.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बलवाला पुत्र प्राप्त करेंगे

English

The weapons, missiles, discus, thunderbolt never became effective in the body of Graha of great might during battles, thanks to the Dharma of that intelligent one.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मोक्षको प्रदान करनेवाला है

English

The gods were harassed by Graha the mighty one. Leading Asuras to whom the lord had granted boons killed gods with impunity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

के आठ दिन एक मुहूर्तके समान बीत गये

English

Siva, the lord of all worlds, when satisfied granted the lordship over the three worlds to Vidyutprabha for a period of a hundred thousand years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अरथर्वशीर्षका महामन्त्र उन्हें बताया

English

Siva blessed him with ten million sons also and said "You will become my follower for ever."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अँगूठेपर खड़े होकर तप करने लगे

English

O Krsna, the delighted lord Siva, lovingly gave him an auspicious kingdom in Kua Dvipa.-**

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर कृष्णसे कहा--

English

The Daitya Satamukha created by Brahma,

हिन्दी अर्थ

बार-बार प्रणाम करके उनसे कहा--

English

The iamous sage Yajnavalkya glorified * in the Vedas, propitiated him and acquired excellent knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवजीने उनसे पुनः कहा

English

The sage Vedavyasa who had acquired unequalled glory propitiated him and attained knowledge of the three times—past, present and future.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनसे उनसे कहा--

English

O Madhusudana, after pleasing Mahadeva the bestower of happiness to the devotees, Vikarna obtained great Siddhi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विस्मित होकर कहा-ऐसा ही हो

English

O Madhusudana, after pleasing Mahadeva the bestower of happiness to the devotees, Vikarna obtained great Siddhi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपमन्युसे उस वृत्तान्तको बताया--

English

King Citrasena of steady devotion delighted Siva and attained freedom from the terror of all other kings and unequalled pleasure as well.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आराधना करके सुस्थिर धर्मकी प्राप्ति की थी

English

O Krsna, king Vimarsana adopting Siva's devotion attained great goal formerly, thanks to Siva's blessings.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवजीके प्रति भक्ति उत्पन्न हो जाती है

English

O descendant of Yadu, thus the great sage secured boons from Siva and became well known and honoured in the three worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसने उनके पंखोंको भस्म कर दिया

English

Lord Kr?na saw Siva thus:—He was accom¬ panied by Parvati. The moon-crested lord had three eyes. He was being eulogised by Brahma and others and worship¬ ped by crores of Siddhas. He was wearing divine garlands and cloths. He was being bowed to by gods and Asuras, humbled by devotion. He was bedecked in different ornaments. He was lustrous. The unborn and imperishable god was full of wondrous things. He was accompanied by various Ganas and his two sons. On seeing him lord Kr$na was much surprised. His eyes beemed with wonder. De¬ lightedly and jubilantly he bowed to him,

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनुष्य ब्रह्मघाती होता है

English

(The curse was) "You will be born as a man." He will become your son. Whatever you have sought you will obtain."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुरापानके समान पाप है

English

On hearing the words of Parvati the leading descendant of Yadu**°, very much delighted in his heart, spoke with great devotion in his mind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यज्ञोंका त्याग करना सुरापानके समान पाप है

English

O goddess, if you arc satisfied, if you arc going to giant me boons due to my penance, truly let not my heart be inimical to brahmins. Let it be full of good will. 1 shall always worship the brahmins. My parents shall remain pleased with me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मुमासंहितायां महाप्रातकवर्णन॑ नाम पशञ्ञमोउ ध्याय:

English

Wherever I go let me be agreeable to all living beings. As a result of seeing you, let there be the birth of deserving progeny in my family.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तर्गत पाँचवीं उम्रासंहितामें महापातकवर्णन नामक पाँचवाँ अध्याय पूर्णहुआ

English

shall propitiate Indra and other gods with a hundred sacrifices and honour thousands of ascetics and guests always.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेमें अतिशय दुःसह कौन हो सकता है 2

English

Srikara, the son of a cowherdess, became his devotee on seeing the worship of Siva performed by the king and attained great Siddhi.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूछने लगे। तब मुनीश्वरने उनसे कहा--

English

O Krsna, prince Citrahgada, the husband of Simantini, was drowned in Yamuna but was saved by Siva's blessings

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवके भक्तोंमें सदा अग्रणी रहेंगे

English

He went to the abode of Taksaka*' and gained his friendship. The delighted prince of good rites then returned to his house with diverse riches.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्मरण करते हुए द्वारका चले गये

English

O Krsna, his beloved wife Simantini who regularly

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण कृतार्थ हुए और सभीसे अजेय हो गये

English

The mythical abode of Taka or Taksaka, the serpent chief is placed in (he nether region.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और सभीसे अजेय हो गये

English

Cahcula, a vicious harlot, heard a virtuous story from a brahmin at Grokarna and became a devotee of Siva. She attained the great goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

और सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वीका शासन करने लगे

English

Binduga*® the sinning husband of Gahcula heard Sivapurana through the good offices of his wife and attained the good goal of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन क्षत्रियोंका संहार किया

English

Pihgala a notorious prostitute and the base brahmin Mandara worshipped the bull of Siva and attained the supreme goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पूजन करते हुए देखे जाते हैं

English

A certain prostitute Mahananda devoted to Siva, dedicating herself at the feet of Siva delighted him and attained good goal.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बाद दुखी होकर शिवकी आराधना की थी

English

Kaikeyi, a brahmin girl, respectfully performing Siva's Vratas attained great happiness, thanks to the regular performance of Siva's vrata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक शिवका गण हुआ

English

Durjana, a sinful knavish king running after women attained Siva, thanks to devotion to Siva. He was unaffected by all actions.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही वह ब्राह्मण वहींपर मर गया

English

A hunter Sankara performing Sivavrata along with his wife and attached to the Bhasma from the funeral pyre attained the great goal by his devotion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुणोंका वर्णन करनेमें समर्थ नहीं हैं

English

O Kfsna, a canqlala woman Saumini performed the worship by ignorance and attained the goal of Siva by the blessings of the lord.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवमाहात्म्यवर्णन॑ नाम तृतीयो5 ध्याय:

English

A hunter Mahakala, a wild Kirata habitually injuring others, worshipped Siva with devotion and attained the goal of the good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शिवमाहात्य्यवर्णन नामक तीसरा अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Durvasas a leading sage popularised his cult in the world, thanks to the bles.sings of Siva. He spread Siva's cult of devotion that yields salvation to the devotee.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रदान करनेवाली यह अद्भुत शिवकथा सुनायी है

English

Propitiating Siva, the benefector of the worlds,

हिन्दी अर्थ

और शिवतत्त्वके ज्ञाता हैं

English

O Kfsna, by worshipping Siva with devotion Brahma, the most excellent devotee of Siva, became the creator and grandfather of the worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सनत्कुमारजीसे पूछा था

English

O Kfsna, thanks to Siva's blessings, Devendra, a great devotee of Siva, enjoyed the three worlds formerly. He became the lord of all the gods.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अधिक श्रद्धा उसे सुननेके लिये बढ़ रही है

English

O Krsna, Sakalya, the praiseworthy soul propi¬ tiated Siva for nine hundred years by means of mental sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनकी कथा सुनाइये

English

Your family will never be extinct. It will be adorned by the sages. O excellent sage, you will be the composer of Aphorisms later on."

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्रष्टा हैं, उनकी महिमासे सम्पूर्ण जगत् व्याप्त है

English

Lord Rudra spoke to him directly—''O faultless one, I am satisfied with you. You will become the writer

हिन्दी अर्थ

मूर्ति स्थित है

English

I am incompetent to describe with a single mouth the qualities that exist in the lord even in hundreds of years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्तमें शिवमें ही विलीन हो जाते हैं

English

O great brahmin, you arc blessed. Who can ade¬ quately eulogise you and be contented. In your hermitage the lord of the gods himself is ever present.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कल्पद्मो5थ वा भ्राता पिता माता शिवो मत: ॥ १३ शिवजी ही माने गये हैं

English

O leading sage, will the lord Siva grant me his vision? Will he do me this favour?

हिन्दी अर्थ

वीर देवताओंको भी अपने अधीन कर लिया है

English

In the sixteenth month you will get good boons from lord Siva and his wife. O Kr$na, why should not the lord grant you the boons?

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए, तब उनको मुनिने शाप दे दिया

English

O Visnu, thanks to your good qualities, you deserve worship of the gods. You are always praiseworthy. 1 shall explain a mantra if you have faith enough.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बादमें उन शिवजी -ने ही उनका उद्धार किया

English

By the virtue of that mantra yon will see l§iva. You will acquire a son, equal in strength to you, by the favour of lord Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्पर्ककी कामनावाले हो गये

English

O Krna, perform the Japa of this most eilicacious

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्त्री-संगकी कामनावाले हो गये

English

Immediately he grew matted hair and then clean¬ shaven. With great purity of mind he began to perform penance standing on the big toes of the feet and lifting up the hands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुकन्याके साथ विहार किया

English

When the sixteenth month arrived lord Siva was satisfied. Accompanied by Parvati, Siva granted his vision to Krsna.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक पुत्र उन्हें उत्पन्न हुआ

English

He worshipped him with different hymns. With drooping shoulders he eulogised the lord of gods with the thousand names.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्होंने उसके साथ रमण किया

English

Thus the gods, Gandharvas, Vidyadharas and the great serpents showered flowers and congratulated him delightfully.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षत्रियसे ब्राह्मण हो गये

English

Glancing at Parvati's face the delighted lord Rudra, favourably disposed towards his devotees spoke to Kesava even as his splendour spread all round.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया और अन्‍्तमें उसकी मृत्यु हुई

English

O Krsna, I know you are. my stapnch devotee,

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके फलस्वरूप महर्षि भरद्वाज उत्पन्न हुए

English

On hearing his words Krsna spoke to Siva the lord of all, respectfully, with palms joined in reverence, after bowing to him again and again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्णितस्ते मया व्यास किमन्यच्छोतुमिच्छसि॥ ३९ आगे और क्‍या सुनना चाहते हैं?

English

O lord Siva, lord of the gods, I solicit eight excellent boons from you, O Mahevara, you have already thought of them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रभाववर्णन नामक चोधा अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Let my mind be always in your cult. Let my fame be steady. Let me have nearness to you. Let my devotion to you be always unflinching. Let my senior sons have ten sons each. Let all my enemies who are arrogant by their might be killed in battle. O lord, nowhere shall I suffer dishonour from enemies. I shall be the beloved of all Yogins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्णन कीजिये, आपको नमस्कार है

English

O lord of gods, grant me these eight good boons. Obeisance be to you. You alone are the lord of all and especially my master.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परिणामोंका कोई अन्त नहीं है

English

On hearing his words, lord Siva said to him. Let your desire be fulfilled. After saying this the trident¬ bearing lord said again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करते हैं, वे नरकसमुद्रमें जाते हैं

English

The terrible sun Sarhvartaka at the time of dis¬ solution cursed by the sages will be born as your mighty and virile son Samba.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करता है, वह भी ब्रह्महत्यारा कहा गया है

English

After getting the boons from lord Siva, lord Krsna delighted him with hymns.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करता है, उसे ब्रह्महत्यारा कहा गया है

English

The delighted Parvati favourably disposed to her devotees, spoke to lord Krna the noble soul, the devotee of Siva and who had performed the penance of lord Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समान पाप समझना चाहिए, इसमें सन्देह नहीं है

English

O Kfsna of great intellect, O sinless son *of Vasu- dcva, I am delighted with you. Take from me too some boons that are rare in the world.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनुष्य कहे गये हैं

English

O goddess, consort of Siva, I shall be the beloved lover of thousands of wives. Let my love appeal to them and remain unfading and unfailing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे मूढ़ नरकसमुद्रमें जाते हैं

English

O goddess, consort of Siva, I shall be the beloved lover of thousands of wives. Let my love appeal to them and remain unfading and unfailing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेवाले--वे सभी नारकी कहे गये हैं

English

Let their parents be the speakers of truth in the world. O Parvati, thanks to your grace, let these and other excellent boons take effect.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सन्त्रासजननं घोरं विवशाः सर्वदेहिन:॥ १ करनेवाले घोर यमलोकको जाते हैं

English

Thus permitted by him, Keava the son of Vasudeva made obeisance to the sage and returned to Dvaraka mentally remembering Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शीतसे दुखी हो अग्निके लिये प्रार्थना करते हैं

English

To Gargya Siva granted salvation rare in the

हिन्दी अर्थ

लिये यमदूत उसे नरकसमुद्रमें फेंक देते हैं

English

Who ajre the people deluded by the Maya of Siva who indulges in great sports? What is that greatness by which their knowledge has been deluded?

हिन्दी अर्थ

मांस खाते हैं तथा अपना ही रक्त पीते हैं

English

Formerly the two gods Mitra and Varuna, whil'

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाशपर्यन्त निरन्तर भक्षण किये जाते हैं

English

Becoming confounded in thought he rivalled with Vasistha. But thanks to Siva's grace he became a brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपवित्र नरकमें जाते हैं

English

The following six are the great sins attended with endless evil results, viz:—censure of Siva, censure of the preceptor, censure of Siva's perfect knowledge, misappropri¬ ation of the wealth of the lord, destruction of the wealth of brahmins and the foolish stealing of the sacred text of Siva's perfect knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखके साथ भयानक यममार्गमें जाते हैं

English

Cp. Mann 11.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्रीड़ा करते हैं

English

If a brahmin learns the Vedas and acquires knowledge of Brahman and Siva, but eschews it later on he commits a sin equal to that of drinking wine.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त करता है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

On hearing his words, the eternal goddess, the

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजाको भी वही पाप लगता है

English

After granting Kf§na these boons and blessing him mercifully Parvati and Siva vanished there itself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह राजा नरकगामी होता है

English

O great sage, Kr?na, felt as if he had achieved his purpose. Immediately he went to the excellent hermitage of the sage Upamanyu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अवयवोंसे युक्त नूतन शरीर प्राप्त करता है

English

Bowing his head to the sage, Kfsna, the slayer of Keiin, narrated all the details to Upamanyu.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यातना-शरीरके साथ यमलोकको जाते हैं

English

"O Janardana, except lord Siva who else can there be the lord of great gifts or very unbearable if infuriated?

हिन्दी अर्थ

नहीं; ऐसा विद्वानोंका अभिमत है

English

O Kr?na of great fame, listen to the lordly glory of Siva about his perfect knowledge, austerity, heroism and fortitude during dangers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नाश करोड़ों कल्पोंमें भी नहीं होता है

English

On hearing that, Krsna became endowed with faith and devotion to Siva. He asked him about Siva's glory. The great sage narrated thus.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कायेन मनसा वाचा तस्य पापगति: फलम्॥ ५८ है, उसका फल पापगति ही है

English

Formerly in the region of Brahma lord Siva was eulogised with his thousand names by the noble-souled Brahma bearing the staff.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे पद्चम्यामुमासंहितायां पापथेदवर्णनं नाम बष्लोउ ध्याय:

English

The Samkhyas read that song of prayer as it were a big lexicon. That hymn bestows all desires on men though inscrutable to them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक छठा अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

O Krsna, return home happily remembering Siva constantly. O dear, you will always be the foremost among Siva's devotees.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुए आश्रयहीन होकर यमलोक जाते हैं

English

O great sage, Kra became contented and invinci¬ ble after propitiating Siva, the benefactor of the worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धधकते हुए अंगारोंकी वर्षासे जलाये जाते हैं

English

For a thousand names of Siva see KRS Ch. 35.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सिंचित किये जाते हुए यमलोक गमन करते हैं

English

Similarly, O great sage, Rama, the son of Daa- ratha, devoutly propitiated Siva and became contented and victorious everywhere.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं तथा सूख जाते हैं

English

O sage, after performing a great pcnanctf on the mountain, Rama secured from Siva a bow and an arrow and the excellent knowledge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याकुल होकर चलते रहते हैं

English

He built the bridge on the ocean, killed Ravana w th his followers, regained Sita, returned home and enjoyed the whole earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ले जाये जाते हैं

English

Similarly Parasurama, who was distressed on seeing his father killed by the Katriyas, propitiated lord Siva by his penance. From the delighted lord Siva he secured a sharp-edged axe. With that he exterminated the Ksatriyas twentyone times.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चुभाकर रस्सीसे खींचे जाते हैं

English

Even today Siddhas and Garanas see this store¬ house of penance deathless and invincible engaged in worshipping the phallic image.

हिन्दी अर्थ

छेदकर उनमें रस्सी डालकर खींचे जाते हैं

English

Rama stays on the mountain Mahendra and performs penance. At the end of the Kalpa he will attain the region of the sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा क्रन्दन करते हैं

English

The ascetic Devala, younger brother of Asita, harassed the universe formerly by clutching at its root. He was then cursed by the lord, destroyer of cities. He performed penance by propitiating the phallic image that bestows all desires and removes the past evil.

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर यमपुरीमें ले जाये जाते हैं

English

Grtsamada, son of Caksuamanu became a deer in the desert in the Darwjakas* forest by the curse of Vasistha. Alone he roamed about, devoutly remembering in his heart, Siva along with the Pranava oih. After his death he became a deer-faced Gana.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखपूर्वक यमालयको जाते हैं

English

Compare US. Ch. i. v. 27.

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वारा वे उनके आगे ले जाये जाते हैं

English

The mountain Mahcndra represents the Eastern Ghat. Sec Studies in Sk. P. P. i '{ 4 *

हिन्दी अर्थ

चित्रगुप्तश्न॒ भगवान् धर्मवाक्यै: प्रबोधयेत्॥ ५९ उन्हें समझाते हैं

English

It stretched from Citrakuta to the south of the God&vari, thus included the Vindhya and aivala mountains. For its identification with Tonaimapala or Dipivanam see GEAMl

हिन्दी अर्थ

जति श्रीशिवमहाएराणे फप्रश्नम्यागु॒मासंहितायां नरकलोकमार्गयमदूतस्वरूपवर्णन॑ नाम सक्षयो5 ध्याय:

English

The satisfied lord Siva granted to Paraara, a powerful Yogin as the son who was free from old age and death and was known as Vedavyasa.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यमदूतस्वरूपवर्णन नामक सातवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Mandavya who had been fixed to a s'ake for a million years was released by Siva and blessed with longevity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लिये पापकर्म क्‍यों किया 2

English

Formerly there was a poor brahmin house¬ holder. He had kept his son Galava in the house of his preceptor. Whenever any mendicant visited his house this brahmin hid himself. He used to tell his wife, "No doubt I am a householder. But what can I offer to a guest? If any poor man comes you shall tell him "My husband is not here." It happened once that a guest oppressed by thirst and hunger visited the house. He asked the lady "Where is your husband? Where has he gone?" She replied "My husband is not here." Knowing the truth by his divine vision the sage said, "He is hidden inside the house." The brahmin died in his hiding place. When permitted by his preceptor ViSvarxiitra, the son of the brahmin, Galava returned home and heard from his mother the terrible calamity that had overtaken them. He propitiated lord Siva and performed Siva's worship. When he went out of his house remembering Siva in his heart, he saw his father alive again who on seeing the son standing with palms joined in reverence said—"Thanks to the favour of lord Siva I am blessed and satisfied. I have been resuscitated to life again and also blessed with wealth".

हिन्दी अर्थ

अब उसका फल भोगो

English

Thus everything has been narrated to you. I am really not competent to express the qualities of Siva in brief or in detail. Even Sera's tongues may not be compietent for the task.

हिन्दी अर्थ

छोड़कर तुमलोग अकेले ही यहाँ स्थित हो

English

O dear, O fortunate one, you are blessed, O dear one of great intellect. This wonderful narrative of Siva that bestows great devotion has been narrated.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दूतोंसे यह कहा--

English

Mention again the story of Siva in accordance with Vyasa's enquiry. You are omniscient. You are the disciple of Vyasa and an expert in Siva's principles.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरककी अमग्नियोंमें इन्हें शुद्ध करो

English

O omniscient Sanatkumara, this auspicious story of Siva, the great lord indulging in different sports has been narrated to you.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे पद्मम्यागुम्रासंहितायां नरकलोकवर्णन॑ नामाष्टमो ध्याय:

English

O Vyasa, of great intellect, listen to the pleasing story of Siva, the mere hearing of which generates devotion to Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक आठवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

There are eight classes of gods. Human beings

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्मोके विनष्ट होनेतक सताये तथा सुखाये जाते हैं

English

All living beings past, present and future originate from Siva, flourish in him and finally merge into him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने कर्मोंके अनुरूप सन्तप्त किये जाते हैं

English

Siva is the kinsman,, friend, guide, protector, leader, purposeful preceptor, wish-yielding Kalpa tree, brother, father or mother of Brahma, Indra, Vi?nu, moon, the gods, danavas, serpents, Gandharvas, human beings and all others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दोल्यन्तश्नातिबेगेन विसंज्ञायान्ति योजनम्॥ ४ दूरीतक उनके द्वारा ले जाये जाते हैं

English

All heroic beings, even Vi?nu and mighty people, have been overwhelmed by the mighty Kama, born of the mind who has no other helper.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ध्यायन्ति स्वानि कर्माणि तृष्णी तिष्ठन्ति निश्चला:॥ 5 पचाप खड़े रहते हैं

English

Indra, the lord of the gods, became fascinated by Gautama's wife. That vicious one committed sin and so was cursed by the sage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बार-बार लेप करते हैं

English

Even the firegod, the most excellent in the universe was deluded by Siva's Maya. Due to his pride he became subservient to lust and was ultimately saved by Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पीड़ादायिनी यातनाएँ देते हैं

English

The wind-god, the vital air of the universe was deluded by Siva's Maya due to his arrogance. Overwhelmed by Kama, Vyasa too, had sexual intercourse with other men's wives.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बहुत मारा जाता है

English

The sun of fierce rays, deluded by Siva's Maya became lustful on seeing a mare and assumed the form of a horse.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उन्हें दागते हैं

English

The moon deluded by Siva's Maya became lust¬ ful and abducted the wife of Brhaspati and had his sexual union with her. But he was finally saved by Brhaspati himself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जर्जर बनाकर ईखके समान पेरे जाते हैं

English

On seeing the youthful maiden Orvasi, both of them had the emission of their semen. Mitra deposited his semen in a pot and Varuna in water.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुःखको सहन करते हैं

English

Daksa, son of Brahma deluded by Siva's Maya, had a desire for sexual intercourse with his sister along with his other brothers.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बड़े-बड़े धैर्यवान् भी रोने लगते हैं

English

Many times, Brahma, deluded by Siva's Maya, had the desire for sexual union with his own daughter and other women.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरकोंमें बार-बार गिराये जाते हैं

English

Gyavana the great Yogin. deluded by Siva's Maya, became lustful and had sexual dalliance with Sukanya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्निसे पकाये जाते हैं

English

Ka.<yapa became passionate on being deluded by Siva's Maya. Formerly, out of delusion, he requested king Dhanvan to give his daughter to him.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जहाँ भौरे उन्हें बहुत डँसते हैं

English

The deluded Garuda while abducting the virgin Sandili was found out by her and got his wings burnt.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षारकूपोंमें फेंक दिये जाते हैं

English

The sage Vibhandaka became lustful on seeing a woman. At the behest of Siva, Rsyasriiga®*® vvas his son born of a hind.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दग्ध होते हुए इधर-उधर भागते हैं

English

The sage Gautama had his mind deluded by Siva's Maya. On seeing Saiadvati in the nude he was excited and he indulged in sexual intercourse with her. He collected the semen emitted in a wooden bowl. Drona the foremost among marksmen was born of that bowl.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यातना देखते रहते हैं

English

The great yogin Parasara, deluded by Siva's Maya, indulged in sexual intercourse with Matsyodari the virgin daughter of a fisherman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

फाड़ दिया जाता है

English

O Vyasa, Visvamilra became deluded by Siva's Maya and lustfully indulged in sexual dalliance with Menaka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यथितचित्त होकर वहाँ पड़े रहते हैं

English

Ravana, the son of Viravas, became lustful due to Siva's Maya. The wicked-minded one abducted Sita, became deluded and courted death.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पैर करके अग्निसे तपाये जाते हैं

English

The excellent sage Brhaspati deluded by Siva's Maya had sexual intercourse with his brother's wife and Bharadvaja was born.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यमदूत उन्हें मुद्गरोंसे पीटते रहते हैं

English

O Vyasa, thus the power of the Maya of Siva, the great soul has been narrated to you. What else do you wish to hear?

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्णयामि विवर्णत्वं तेषां तत्त्वाय कर्मिणाम्॥ ४६ उन पापियोंके विकृतस्वरूपका वर्णन करता हूँ

English

O holy lord, son of Brahma, obeisance be to you. Please describe those living beings who are engaged in sins causing their fall into great hells.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे पश्चम्यामुमासंहितायां सामान्यतों नरकग्रतिवर्णनं नाम नमो ध्यायः

English

I describe to you in brief the living beings who are engaged in sins that cause their fall into great hells. Listen attentively.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नरकग्रतिवर्णन नामक नौवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Pondering over other men's wives and wealth, wishing for the ill of others mentally, conception of various evil actions and ardent longing for various mean acts, these arc the four types of mental activity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भरकर उसे पीटा जाता है

English

Unconnected jabber, untruthful utterance, dis-

हिन्दी अर्थ

चिल्ला-चिल्लाकर रोते हैं

English

Eating forbidden food, violence, wild goose chase and pilfering of other's property, these are the four types of physical activity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सत्य है, इसमें संशय नहीं

English

Thus there are twelve types of activity intended to achieve three aims. I shall explain their further sub¬ divisions, the results of which are endless and manifold.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपी हुई सैकड़ों कौलोंसे भर दिये जाते हैं

English

Those who censure the propoundcr of Siva's perfect knowledge, ascetics, preceptors or parents are mad. They fall into the ocean of hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उनके चित्तमें पीड़ा पहुँचाते हैं

English

The following too are great sins and those who commit them are great sinners. Those who do not take delight on seeing a well-arranged worship of Siva, who do not bow to or eulogise it on seeing his phallic image that is worshipped, those who do not scrub, clean and sanctify the spot of worship during festival days; those who do not duly cooperate with the preceptor in their sacred rites; those who misbehave as they please, play about mischievously and do not render service in front of Siva or in the presence of the preceptor; those who eschew §aiva course of conduct and discipline, those who hate Siva's devotees; those who begin to study or write about Siva's knowledge without worshipping; those who give without justice or justification; those who listen or recite indiscriminately; those who sport about covetously; tho.se vho pursue false knowledge or do not have proper rules and regulations; those who lie down and sleep in dirty uncleaned spots; he who abuses Siva's story and knowledge and begins to expatiate on other things; he who does not speak the truth; he who does not

हिन्दी अर्थ

करता है, उसे संक्षेपसे सुनिये

English

The murderer of a brahmin, the addict to wine, the habitual thief, the defiler of the preceptor's bed and he who associates with these is the great sinner fifth in all.*

हिन्दी अर्थ

दोनोंकी स्थितियोंको सुनिये

English

He who kills a brahmin out of fury, greed, fear or hatred or uses heart-rending taunts becomes the slayer of a brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आगे प्रतिदिन दुखी रहता है

English

He who invite? a brahmin and makes him some gift but later on takes it back and criticises him and rebukes him without any fault is the slayer of a brahmin.

हिन्दी अर्थ

रहनेपर भी पीड़ाका अनुभव नहीं करता है

English

He who, being arrogant of his gift of learning, puts to shame any good brahmin keeping silence and in¬ different in the assembly is also a brahmin-slayer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शतधा भेदमाप्नोति गिरिरवज्हतो यथा॥ ५७ टुकड़ोंमें छिन्‍न-भिन्‍न हो जाता है

English

He who pretends to have the qualities he does not have and gains recognition for the same and he who conceals his bad attributes is a brahmin-slayer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे पञ्ञम्यामुगासंहितायां नरकगतिभोगवर्णन॑ नाम दशमोउ ध्याय:

English

He who hinders cow? when bulls mate with them or brahmins when they seek preceptors is called a brahmin- slayer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक दसवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

He who forcibly occupies the land given in sup¬ port of the temples, brahmins or cows, though the lease might have lapsed due to efflux of time, is called a brahmin-.slayer.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुखपूर्वक यममार्गमें गमन करते हैं

English

The misappropriation of the wealth of the deity or

हिन्दी अर्थ

यमपुरीको जाते हैं

English

These are terrible sins like the murder of a brahmin:—abandonment of parents, perjury, lying to brah¬ mins, flesh-eating in regard to the devotees of Siva, eating forbidden food, killing of innocent living beings in the forest, failure to use for charitable purpose the funds left by good men for the sake of brahmins and committing of arson in the forest or village or in the pathway of cows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समान सुखपूर्वक यमलोक जाते हैं

English

These are terrible sins like the murder of a brahmin:—abandonment of parents, perjury, lying to brah¬ mins, flesh-eating in regard to the devotees of Siva, eating forbidden food, killing of innocent living beings in the forest, failure to use for charitable purpose the funds left by good men for the sake of brahmins and committing of arson in the forest or village or in the pathway of cows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त करता है

English

The following sins are equal to the theft of gold:—The forfeiture of the entire property of a poor man; the selling of these by a brahmin knowingly done except in a grave emergency—man, woman, elephant, horse, cow, land, silver, cloth, medicinal herbs, juices (or quicksilver) sandal paste, Aguru, camphor, musk, silk garments etc. and misap¬ propriation of deposits kept in trust. The following are sins on a par with that of defiling teacher's bed—the non-disposal of marriageable daughters by giving them in marriage to deserving husbands, having sexual intercourse with the wives of sons and friends or with the sisters, raping virgins; cohabitation with an intoxicated woman or a woman of one's own caste. These are the great sins I have mentioned. Now listen to the minor sins.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दान हुआ है और न होगा

English

Censuring gods, fire-god, preceptors and virtuous men openly and the kings and his officers indirectly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

समुदायको तृप्त करनेवाला जीवन कहा गया है

English

Those who are engaged in drinking bouts in hermitages and palaces; those who are in search of weak points in others; those who are in association with others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सब कुछ प्राप्त कर लेता है

English

The most sinful persons who castrate bulls by

हिन्दी अर्थ

लोक प्रसन्न रहते हैं

English

Those fools who do not take pity oft guests, helpless persons, independent casual guests, children, old men, emaciated and sick persons overwhelmed by hunger, thirst and weariness and desirous of food surely go to hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

है, इसलिये सदा सत्य बोलना चाहिए

English

The assets of a man take leave of him at the house itself as the kinsmen do at the cremation ground but his merits and sins follow wherever he goes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्योंकि सत्यसे बढ़कर कुछ भी नहीं है

English

The base brahmin who rears goats, sheep and buffaloes and who marries a Sudra woman and who lives on fishing etc. is a 8udra. If he follows the occupation of a K§attriya he is sure to go to hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परम पवित्र तीर्थ कहा गया है

English

Sculptors, blacksmiths, physicians, goldsmiths and royal pretenders and deceitful servants are sure to go to hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वे स्वर्गगामी होते हैं

English

The king who imposes improper taxes out of his own will and takes undue delight in punishment is tortured in jhcll.

हिन्दी अर्थ

करनेवाले घोड़ोंकी पीठपर चढ़कर जाते हैं

English

Removal of a brahmin's money, transgressor of the rules of inheritance, too much of arrogance, great fury, false prestige, ingratitude.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रदान करता है, उसके पास यमराज नहीं जाते हैं

English

Debauchery, miserliness, malice towards good men illicit approach to another man's wife, defiling the virgins of good men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा अनेक प्रकारके भोग प्राप्त करते हैं

English

The spoilation of flowers and trees around the tem¬ ple of Siva; even the slightest injury to the people in the hermitage.

हिन्दी अर्थ

एवं बल तथा बुद्धिको बढ़ानेवाला है

English

The theft of cattle, grain, wealth etc. of the family of servants, theft of base metals, food-grains and milch cattle, dirtying of waters.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके अभावमें मर जाते हैं

English

Selling of sacrificial parks and ponds, wives and children, pilgrimages and fasts, sacred rites and investiture with sacred thread.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगतू अन्नमय है अर्थात् अन्नका ही परिणाम है

English

Dependence on dowry, servitude to women, non- protection of the womenfolk, carrying on affairs with women through fraudulent means.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आहारकी ही विशेष आकांक्षा रखते हैं

English

Using bullock constantly as a vehicle through wild jungles, Uccatana (exorcising) and Abhicara (black magic) acceptance of grains as gift, working as a physician.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लेपसे नष्ट होता है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

Engagement in sacred rites to satisfy the palate or the sexual urge, teaching only the text of the Vedas (not the meaning).

हिन्दी अर्थ

अग्निसे तप्त हुए सभी प्राणी मर जाते हैं

English

For the comparison of the Piincipal and subsidiary sins as mentioned in the previous and present chapters, see Manu Ch. ii. The treatment of the subject in.P is more elaborate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त होता है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

Eschewing of Brahma and other Vratas and adop¬ tion of ther modes and customs, learning of spurious holy lore, engagement in hair-splitting arguments.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा महात्मा ब्राह्मणको अन्नका दान करे

English

Those who have ceased to perform sacrifices to the gods and the manes, those who have abandoned their duties and rites, persons of evil conduct, atheists, sinners, and habitual liars.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संचित कर लेता है

English

He who indulges in sexual intercourse during new moon and full moon days during day time, or in the vagi¬ nal passages of animals, or through other passages or emits semen in water, or cohabits with a woman in her monthly course.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्यक्तिको बहुत पुण्य मिलता है

English

Those who shatter the hopes of obtaining wives, sons and friends; those who speak displeasing words; ruth¬ less persons and those who break agreements.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा देश नहीं पूछना चाहिए

English

Those who damage or demolish lakes, wells or water causeways; he who serves different kinds of food among persons sitting in the same row.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आनन्दपूर्वक स्वर्गमें निवास करते हैं

English

The foregoing are some of the minor sins. Men or women guilty of the same are minor sinners, I shall mention some others also. Listen.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकाशित होते हैं

English

Those who cause injury to cows, brahmins, vir¬ gins, master, friends or ascetics are sure to go to hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

विशेषरूपसे श्रेष्ठ कहे गये हैं

English

Those who undergo agony due to another man's wife; those who have an eye on another man's wealth; those who steal that and those who make use of false weights.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अन्नादिका दान करना चाहिए

English

Those who cause misery to brahmins by means of kicks and blows; the brahmins who serve iSudra women and drink wine due to passion.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पढ़ाता है, वह समृद्धिशाली हो जाता है

English

Those who are cruel and engaged in sinful acts; those who arc fond of violence and those who perform Dana, Yajfia and other rites as a profession for livelihood.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक ग्यारहवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Those who evacuate their bowels in cowpens, streets, near water and fire, shades of trees, mountains, parks and temples.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सम्पूर्ण कुलको तार देता है

English

Those who block roads by means of bamboos, bricks, logs of wood, horns or poles and those who violate the boundaries of others' fields.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कभी नहीं प्राप्त करता है

English

Those who make counterfeit documents, those who are engaged in fraudulent activities, those who indulge in fraud in dealing in food and clothing and in law suits.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कोर्तिका उत्तम हेतु होता है

English

The maker, buyer and seller of bows, weapons and darts, he who is merciless to servants and he who ill-treats animals.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ऊराया, उसका पुण्य अनन्त होता है

English

He who listens slowly to the words of liars, who is traitor to masters, friends and teachers, a cheat, a fickle- minded and a rogue

हिन्दी अर्थ

निर्माणकर्ताको उत्तम लक्ष्मी प्रदान करते हैं

English

Those who leave their wives, sons, friends, child¬ ren, the aged, lean and sick persons, servants, guests and kinsmen hungry but take food themselves.

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थावर प्राणी जलाशयका आश्रय ग्रहण करते हैं

English

He who sumptuously feeds himself on delicacie.s but does not give any tiling to biahmins, shall be known as Vrthapaka (a man of fruitless cooking). He is despised by those who propound Brahman.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मिलता है--ऐसा विद्वानोंने कहा है

English

Those who voluntarily decide to perform certain rites with self-imposed checks and restraints but leave them off because they have not conquered their sense-organs; those who renounce but again come back to householder's life; breakers of the idols of Siva.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लगानेके महत्त्वका श्रवण कीजिये

English

Cruel persons who beat cows and bulls; suppress them; do not feed them properly and let them alone weak and feeble.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त करता है

English

Those who ill-treat bullocks with weighty burden; those who make them draw heavily-laden carts; those who do not let them off free for lei.sure.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धर्मसम्बन्धसे साक्षात् पुत्र ही कहे गये हैं

English

Those who do not rear cows and bullocks pro¬ perly, let them starve; ill treat them with heavy burdens; do not treat their wounds and bruises are called the killers of cows. They arc sure to fall into hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

साथ आनन्द प्राप्त करते हैं

English

There'is no doubt that the brahmins who take monetary gifts from an unjust king fall into terrible hells.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकारके अर्थोका साधन है

English

There'is no doubt that the brahmins who take monetary gifts from an unjust king fall into terrible hells.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सौभाग्य एवं रूप प्राप्त होता है

English

The king who confiscates the properties of brahmins unjustly and passes them on to others certainly falls into hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे प्ञम्यामुमासंहितायां तपोमाहात्म्यवर्णन॑ नाम द्वादशो5 ध्याय:

English

There are no living beings who do not go to Yama's abode. The result of the action must of necessity be undergone. Let that be considered.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुननेमात्रसे ही प्राप्त करता है

English

They go on, burnt and scorched by lightning falls and pierced through by heavy showers of arrows.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामक तेरहवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

The hands of some are tied behind and they are hit in the belly. Others are completely bound with iron fetters. Still others are nailed in their hands.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गृहनन्तो वै पवित्राणि तारयन्ति स्वमेव तम्॥ २ और दान देनेवाले दोनोंका उद्धार करनेवाले हैं

English

The noses of others arc bored and ropes arc tied through them and they are dragged. Similarly others have their cheeks and lips bored and are dragged by ropes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

किंतु सरस्वतीदान सबसे बढ़कर है

English

The tips of the hands and the legs of some arc cut off. The ears, noses and lips of others are cut. The penis and the scrotum of some are cut. A few others have all their limbs and joints cut.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मणि तथा कपिला गाय--ये दस महादान हैं

English

Pushed, pierced and thrust by spears and arrows some run about helplessly here and there shrieking and squealing.

हिन्दी अर्थ

हैं--ऐसा मैंने सुना है

English

Those who had not made any charitable gifts in the world feel thirsty along this path and vainly beg for water, feeling hungry they beg for food; oppressed by sun¬ shine they beg for shade and distressed with chillness they request for fire. They vainly beg for happiness. But those who had made charitable gilts in the world have all the food and drink necessary for this journey and go ahead to Yama's abode happily.

हिन्दी अर्थ

होकर परम गतिको प्राप्त करते हैं

English

Having thus traversed the path they finally reach the city of the dead with great hardship. They are then ushered into the presence of Yama by the emissaries after due announcement.

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह सब कुछ तपस्यासे प्राप्त कर लेता है

English

Sin accrues to the fierce robbers ind to those cohabiting with other men's wives. It accrues to the king who indulges in amorous sports with other's women.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परमेश्वर शिवजी प्राप्त नहीं हो सकते हैं

English

If the king does not discriminate between a non¬ thief and a thief and kills the wrong person he is sure to fall in hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पापोंसे मुक्त हो जाता है और तर जाता है

English

If people steal even a small quantity of these things they will fall into hell—ghee, oil, food and drink, honey, flesh, wine, toddy, jaggery, sugarcane, vegetables, milk, curds, roots, fruits, grass, firewood, leaves, flowers, medicine, shoes, umbrella, cart, seat, waterpot, copper, tin, lead, weapon, conch, and aquatic products, medicinal con-

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा अन्य लोग भी तपस्यापरायण रहते हैं

English

There are other similar things the stealing of which even in small quantities causes fall into hell.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आनन्द प्राप्त करते हैं

English

At the behest of Yama the sinners go to the world o.f Yama in their bodies, which are dragged by Yama's terrible emissaries and are subjected to grief.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चन्द्रमा, नक्षत्र एवं ग्रह प्रकाशित होते हैं

English

For those who regularly observe restraints and disciplined life but who err slightly due to oversight, the preceptor is the chastiser through expiatory rites and not Yama as explained by learned men.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तपसैव सुख ऐसा वेदवेत्ताओंने कहा है

English

Hence one should perform expiatory rites for the commission of sins. If the sin is not consumed it will not perish even in hundreds of crores of Kalpas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सौभाग्य॑ चैव तपसा प्राप्यते सर्वदा सुखम्॥ ५१ सर्वदा तपस्यासे ही प्राप्त होते हैं

English

As a result of the four kinds of sins, all living beings go to Yamaloka. They are helpless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बात त्रैलोक्यमें प्रसिद्ध है

English

It shall be known to all living beings whether in the womb, in the process of birth, as children, <outh or middling whether women, man or a eunuch.

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रण्वध्ययनमाहात्म्य॑ तपसो5धिकमुत्तमम्॥ ५४ अध्ययनकी महिमाको सुनिये

English

Here the result of the auspicious and the inaus¬ picious actions of all embodied beings is being considered by Gitragupta Vasistha and others.

हिन्दी अर्थ

माहमत््यवर्णण नामक बारहवाँ अध्याय पूर्ण हुआ

English

Men who have performed auspicious rites who are of gentle minds, endowed with the quality of compassion, go to Yama's abode through the gentle entrance at the East.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दोनोंका समान फल होता है

English

Sinners, habitually performing sinful actions and devoid of charitable nature, pass through the terrible path and enter Yama's abode by the southern gate.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सदा पुराणका अध्ययन करना चाहिए

English

It must be known that the multiformed city of Yama'-*®® is situated at a distance of eightysix thousand Yojanas from the Earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पतनातू त्रायते यस्मात् तस्मात्पात्रमुदाहतम्॥ ५ उसे पात्र कहा गया है

English

To men of auspicious deeds it appears to be very near, but to the sinners who go along the terrible path it is situated far off.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा अश्वमेधयज्ञके फलको प्राप्त करता है

English

Somewhere the cross-roads are full of sharp iron pieces, elsewhere there is a forest-fire; in other places these are hot rocks; in some places snow spreads over it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आगे आनेवाली दस पीढ़ियोंका उद्धार कर देता है

English

Some places are full of fine sand where the persons sink up to the neck; elsewhere it is full of stinking muddy water and some places arc covered with burning balls of dry cowdung.

हिन्दी अर्थ

पुराण-ग्रन्थके वाचनसे होते हैं

English

Different places are infested with different terrible beasts of prey such as lions, wolves, tigers and huge pythons or terrible mosquitoes or huge leeches.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भेदनकर ब्रह्मलोकको जाता है

English

Terrible flies, extremely poisonous serpents, herds of elephants in rut mad and mighty, crushing everything under their feet infest the paths.

हिन्दी अर्थ

भोग करता है; इसमें सन्देह नहीं करना चाहिए

English

The persons who go that way are tortured and hara.ssed by big boars digging and butting against the path with their sharp fangs, buffaloes with sharp horns, all sorts of beasts of prey, terrible evil spirits like Dakinis, horrible Raksasas and pernicious diseases.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राप्त करता है

English

They are without any shelter when fierce gusts of wind raising huge columns of dust blow sharply against them or showers of massive stones smother them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कथां पौराणिकों शैवीं भक्त्या श्रृण्वन्तु ते सदा ॥ २५ कथा सुननी चाहिए

English

They are scorched and burnt by the showers of burning coal, the falling terrible thunderbolts and meteors.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही शिवकी कथाका श्रवण करे

English

They cry when heavy showers of dust envelop them. They tremble with fear ever and anon at the terrible rumbling sounds of massive clouds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सुनते हैं, उनकी दुर्गति नहीं होती है

English

They are split by the shower of sharp weapons and drenched with acid-currents as they go on.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनोरम फल है, इसमें संशय नहीं है

English

They shrink and wither when oppressed by the rough and chill wind all round.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अजर-अमर हो जाता है

English

All those foolish persons who habitually sin are led through such paths by the terrible emissaries of Yam \ forcefully, in canying out his behests.—the paths that are terrible, devoid of feeding, devoid of basic support, im-

हिन्दी अर्थ

और पुराण-शास्त्रका श्रवण करना चाहिए

English

They are lonely, devoid of friends and relatives. They are dependent on others. They bewail their evil actions. They cry again and again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

लिये प्रयत्वपूर्वक पुराणोंको सुनना चाहिए

English

They have by this time become ghosts. They have no cloth on. Their throats, lips and palates are parched. They are frightened of terror. They are hungry and feel a burning sensation all over.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इसमें सन्देह नहीं है

English

Some are bound with fetters and forced to keep their legs lifted up. They are dragged again and again by the extraordinarily powerful emissaries of Yama.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सूर्गण हीना इब जीवलोका:॥ ४२ सूर्यके बिना जीवलोक आलोकयुक्त नहीं होता

English

Others with downcast faces are against the chest. They are distressed. They are dragged with a rope fastened to their tresses.

हिन्दी अर्थ

इृति श्रीशिवमहापुराणे पशञ्चम्यामुमासंहितायां पुराणमाहात्म्यवर्णन॑ नाम त्रयोदशो5 ध्याय:

English

Men in supine position are dragged along the thorny path or that covered with burning coal, by means of a goad clutching at their foreheads.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सह + तारयन्ति च॥ ९ देना चाहिए, ये आत्माका उद्धार करते हैं

English

A few others are dragged with a noose tied round their necks. They go ahead in distress. Others are dragged by ropes. Their tongues are pierced through by goads.