Book 1 - Adhyaya 7

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ब्रहच्माजी कहने लगे--जो समस्त अणुओंसे भी से भी गुरु ( भारी) हैं; उन निखिललोकविश्राम, पृथिवीके अनन्त, अज और अव्यय नारायणको में नमस्कार करता जिससे उत्पन्न हुआ है और जो देव सर्वभूतमय है तथा

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ARASARA said, — "Then camc forth untohim the mind-

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यः कारणं च कार्य च कारणस्यापि कारणम्। कारणं कारणस्यापि तस्य कारणकारणम्। यनन देवा न मुनयो न चाहं न च शड्भूरः । जो शुद्धस्वरूप होकर भी उपचारसे परमेश्वर

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spurng beings, embodying causcs and consequences arising

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जो कारण और कार्यरूप हैं तथा कारणके भी कारण और कार्यके भी कार्य हैं वे श्रीहरि हमपर

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from his own person. And out of the body of that intelligent

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तथा जो जगत्के कारण ( भूतपंचक ) -के कारण (पंचतन्मात्रा ) -के कारणों ( अहंकार- हम प्रणाम करते हैं

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one came out the souls. And thus were generated all those

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विष्णुका परमपद (परस्वरूप) है

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mobile and immobile objects beginning with the deities aJíd

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जिसके अयुतांश (दस हजारवें अंश) के अयुतांशमें उस अव्ययको हम प्रणाम करते हैं

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concluding with the immovable, — which are established in

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अपने पुण्य-पापादिका क्षय हो जानेपर ३» कारद्वारा चिन्तनीय जिस अविनाशी पदका साक्षात्कार करते हैं वही भगवान् विष्णुका परमपद है

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the three several spheres,t/i) — and of which I have told thee

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मुनिगण, शंकर और मैं--कोई भी नहीं जान सकते वही परमेश्वर श्रीविष्णुका परमपद है

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before. And when these beings of that intelligent one

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वही भगवान् विष्णुका परमपद है

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did not multiply, then he created other mind-begotten sons,

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सुनकर देवगण भी प्रणाम करके बोले--' प्रभो। हमपर प्रसन्‍न होकर हमें दर्शन दीजिये

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resembling himself, — viz., Bhrigu, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu,

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जानते, आपके उस परमपदको हम प्रणाम करते हैं'

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Angiras, Marichi, Daksha, Atri, and the mind-sprung

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सर्वादित्ये: सम॑ पूषा पावको5यं सहाग्निभि: ॥ ६३ तुष्टुवु: पुण्डरीकाक्ष॑ पितामहपुरोगमा: ॥ ६८ वसवो मरुत: साध्या विश्वेदेवगणा: भवान्। योअ्यं तवाग्रतो देव समीपं देवतागण:।

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Vasishtha. The Purána saith that these nine resemble

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सहित भगवान् पूषा, अग्नियोंके सहित पावक और ये देत्य-सेनासे पराजित होकर अति प्रणत हो आपकी शरणमें आये हैं'॥ ६३--६५ ॥ किये जानेपर शंख-चक्रधारी भगवान् परमेश्वर उनके

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Brahma himself. Tliosc who formerfy had been created by

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पितामह आदि समस्त देवगण अति विनयपूर्वक प्रणामकर क्षोभवश चकित-नयन हो उन कमलनयन भगवान्की स्तुति करने लगे॥ ६६-६८ ॥ देवगण बोले--हे प्रभो! आपको नमस्कार है,

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Vedas, being bereft of love and hate, ahd possessed of the

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हे देव! वसुगण, मरुद्गण, साध्यगण और विश्वेदेवणण भी आप ही हैं तथा आपके

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highest knowledge, did not take to the world, or produce

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हैं, आप ही वषट्कार हैं तथा आप ही ओंकार और प्रजापति

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offspring. And these being indifferent to the increase of

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हे विष्णो! हैत्योंसे परास्त हुए हम आतुर होकर आपकी शरणमें आये हैं; हे

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people, a mighty wrath took possession of Brahma, capable

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सम्पूर्ण पापोंको नष्ट करनेवाले आपकी शरणमें नहीं जाता तभीतक उसमें दीनता, इच्छा, मोह और दुःख

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of consuming the three worlds. And, anchoret, the entire

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आप प्रसन्न होइये और है नाथ! अपनी शक्तिसे हम सब देवताओंके खोये हुए तेजको फिर बढ़ाइये

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triune universe was then illuminaled with the flarne flowing

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तेजसो भवतां देवा: करिष्याम्युपबृंहणम्। आनीय सहिता हैत्ये: क्षीराब्धी सकलौषधी: । मथ्यताममृतं देवा: सहाये मय्यवस्थिते॥ ७८ तथा चाहं करिष्यामि ते यथा त्रिदशद्विष: ।

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from the ire of Brahma. And then from his furrowed

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देवगण! मैं तुम्हारे तेजको फिर बढ़ाऊँगा; तुम इस समय मैं जो कुछ कहता हूँ वह करो

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forehead inflamed with wrath sprang Rudra, resembling the

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हैत्योंके साथ सम्पूर्ण ओषधियाँ लाकर अमृतके लिये क्षीर-सागरमें डालों और मन्दराचलको मथानी तथा वासुकि नागकों नेती बनाकर उसे हैत्य और दानवोंके सहित मेरी सहायतासे मथकर अमृत

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mii-day Sun ; having a body, half-female, — terrific ; and of

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समुद्रके मथनेपर उससे जो अमृत निकलेगा उसका पान करनेसे तुम सबल और अमर हो जाओगे

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a prodigious person. And saying unto him, — " Divide thou

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हे देवगण! तुम्हारे लिये में ऐसी युक्ति करूँगा जिससे तुम्हारे द्वेषी देत्यॉंको अमृत न मिल सकेगा

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thyself."— Brahml then vanished. Thus directed, he divided

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श्रीपराशरजी बोले--तब देवदेव भगवान् विष्णुके ऐसा कहनेपर सभी देवगण हैत्योंसे

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himself into a male and a female. And then he divided the male

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हे मँत्रेय! देव, दानव और हैत्योंने नाना प्रकारकी ओषधियाँ लाकर उन्हें शरदू-ऋतुके आकाशकी-सी निर्मल कान्तिवाले क्षीर-सागरके जलमें डाला और मन्दराचलको मथानी तथा वासुकि नागको नेती बनाकर

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into one and tcn parts ; and the Lord God also divided the

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महातेजस्वी वासुकिके मुखसे निकलते हुए निः:श्वासाग्निसि झुलसकर सभी हैत्यगण

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female into Saumya,(í) Asaumya,(f) Santa,(_") AsSnta,(í) Sita(/)

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और उसी श्वास-वायुसे विक्षिप्त हुए मेघोंके पूँठकी ओर बरसते रहनेसे देवताओंकी

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Asita,(^) and many other parts resembline himself. Then the

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हे महामुने! भगवान् स्वयं कूर्मरूप धारण कर क्षीर-सागरमें घूमते हुए मन्दराचलके आधार हुए

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(a) vi:, the upper, middle, and nether regionj. (b) Mildness (c) Imolen.ce, ' (i) Meek. (t) Wiid. / White. f Dark.

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और वे ही चक्र-गदाधर भगवान् अपने एक अन्य रूपसे देवताओंमें और एक रूपसे हैत्योंमें मिलकर नागराजको खींचने लगे थे

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Lord appointed the Self-create Manu, formerly sprung from Brahm&'s self, and resembting himself, to rule creatures. And that lord, the divine Self-create Manu, took to wife the female SatarupS, (1) purged of all sin through asceti- cism. And to that person Satarupa bore Priyavrata and Uttanapada ; and two daughters, named Prasuti and Akuti, — endowed, O thou cognisant of righteousness, with the perfections of beauty, and nobility. And the Lord of creatures of old conferred Prasuti on Daksha, and Akuti on Rilfka. And unto this wedded couple were born, exceedingly righteous one, Yajna and Dakshina ; and these were then united in mairiage. And ten sons were borne to Yajna(2) by Dakshina. (3) At the time of the Self-create Manu, these went by the designations of Deva and Yáma. And on Prasuti, Daksha begat four and twenty daughters, — whose names do thou hear, Sraddha/4) Lakshmi,(5) Dhriti,(6) Tushti (7) Pushti,(8) Medha,(g) Kriyá(io) Buddhi, (11) Lajja,(i2) Vapu (13) Sánti, Siddhi,(i4) and Kriti. (15) These thirteen daughters- of Daksha were wedded by the Lord Dharma.(ió) Tlie daughters remaining after these elder ones, were eleven, furnished with fair eyes,— Khyati,(i7) Sati, (i8}Sambhuti,(i9) Smriti,(20) Piiti

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अन्येन तेजसा देवानुपबुंहितवान्प्रभु:॥ ९१ जम्मुर्मुदं ततो देवा दानवाश्च महामुने। बभूव वारुणी देवी मदाघूर्णितलोचना॥ ९४ तथा है मैत्रेय! एक अन्य विशाल रूपसे जो देवता और

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(26) and SwadhS. Bhrigu, Bhava, Marichi, Angiras, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Atri, Vasishtha, Vanhi.and the pitris, espoused respectively the daughters, Khyáti and the rest, foremost of ascetics. And then Sradhá brought forth Káma ; (27) and Chala,(28) Darpa ;(29) and Dhriti, Niyama(3o) as her son ; and

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भगवान् श्रीहरि अपने तेजसे नागराज वासुकिमें बलका संचार करते थे और अपने अन्य तेजसे वे देवताओंका बल बढ़ा रहे थे

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(1) Havingan hundred forms. (2) Sacrifice. (3) Gift in sacrifice te- Brahmanas. (4) Veneration (5) The goddes of wealth. (6) Patience. 7 SatUfaction. 8 Nourishment. 9 Intelligence. 10 Act. 11 Intellect. 12 Bashfulness. 13 Body. 14 Success. 15 Fame. 16 Righteousness. 17 Renown. 18 Chaste. 19 Birth. 20 Memory. 21 Gratification. 22 Forgi»e- ness. 93 Revennce. 24 Good-natured. 2$ Energy. 26 This and the li.st ire words uttered while one is offering oblations. 27 Sexual desire. 28 Lakshmi. 29 Pride. 30 Restraint.

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जानेपर पहले हवि (यज्ञ-सामग्री )-की आश्रयरूपा सुरपूजिता कामधेनु उत्पन्न हुई

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Tushti,(i) Santosha, ;(a) and Pushti,(3) Lobha.í^ And Medhaf$) brought forth Srutam ; (6) and Kriya,(7) Dandam,(8) Naya, (9) and Vinaya ;( 10) and Buddhi,(n)Bodha ;(i2) and Lajja,Vinaya; and Vapu,(i3; Vyavasaya (14) as her son ; and Santi brought forth Kshamá ; and Siddhi, Sukha ; (15) and Kirti, Yacas (16) These are the offspring of Dharma. Nanda bore unto Kama, Harsha(i7) — grandson unto Dharma. Hinsa(i8) was the wife of Adharma;;i9) and from her were born Anrita,(2o) and adaughter — Nikriti.(2i). And from these came forth Bhaya (22) and Naraka;(23)and two daughters — Maya 24and Vedana. 2^And Maya and Bhaya gave birth to Mrityu 26 — that allayer of the three kinds of heat, 27 And Vedana bore unto Rauraba, a son named Duhkha. 28 And from Mrityu sprang Vyadhi 29 Jwara,3o Soka,3i Trishna,32 and Krodha.33 These ultimately lead to misery ; and all have marks of unrighteousness. They have no wives, being all of vital fluid drawn u And, son of the Prime ascetic, these are the terrific forms of Vishnu ; and they ever bring on the universal dissolution. And, exalted one, Daksha, Marichi, Bhrigu, and olhers — lords of creatures — are always the causes of the creation of the universe. And the Manus and their sons and kings possessed

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हे महामुने ! उस समय देव और दानवगण अति आनन्दित हुए और उसकी ओर चित्त खिंच जानेसे उनकी टकटकी बाँध गयी

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Satisfaction. 2 Contentment. 3 Nourishment. 4 Greed. 5 Intellect. CKnowledge 7 Action. 8 PunUhmcnt. 9 Justice. to Humility. II ln. tellect. 12 Apprehension. 13 Body. 14 Exertion. 15 Felicity. 16 Fame. 17 Cheerfulness. 18 Malice. 19 Unrighteousness. 20 Falsehood 21 Wickedness. 22 Fear. 23 Hell. 24. Illusion. 2$ Pain. 26 Death. 27 Tapa—lit. heat— here means the three kinds of pain,— natural, supernatural and that coming from spiríts. The word taþa for pain refers to the physical phe- nomenon accopanying all pain— namely, heat in the part agected. And physical paininany part of the body is invariably found to be accompanied with ktat at that kxality— T 28 Misery. 29 Disease. 30 Decrepitude. 31 Grlef. 32 Thirst. 33 Anger. 34 The reader will readily percieve that ait thií íi »llegorical, although the allegory is by no meanson all fours. The entire fabric, it may truly b« said, of Hinduisim is upreared npon an allegorical foundation j bnt the ? Ilegory having been m'used, it has degeneroted ittelf into a systtem of degrading •uperitition,— T.

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करते हुए सिद्धोंके समक्ष मदसे घूमते हुए नेत्रोंवाली वारुणीदेवी प्रकट हुई

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of wcalth and pnnvess, and ever abiding by the way of righteousness, — and heroic, — are the causes of the mainte- nance of the ^osmos."

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हे मैत्रेय! उस समय मुनिगणके सहित समस्त हैत्य

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Maitreya said,— "0 Bráhmana, thou hast alluded to cons- tant crcation, constant sustenance and conslant dissolution. Do thou desbribe unto me the characteristics of them."

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उसके पश्चात् विकसित कमलपर विराजमान क्षीर-समुद्रसे प्रकट हुईं

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(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

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आदि अप्सराएँ नृत्य करने लगीं ॥ १०१-१०२ ॥ उन्हें अपने जलसे स्नान करानेके लिये गंगा आदि नदियाँ स्वयं उपस्थित हुईं और दिग्गजोंने सुवर्ण-कलशोमें भरे हुए उनके निर्मल

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(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

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कमल-पुष्पोंकी माला दी तथा विश्वकर्माने उनके अंग- प्रत्यंगमें विविध आभूषण पहनाये

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(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तया विलोकिता देवा हरिवक्ष:स्थलस्थया। धर्में च सर्वभूतानां तदा मतिरजायत॥ ११४

English

(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

हिन्दी अर्थ

कमण्डलु छीन लिया जिसमें अति उत्तम अमृत भरा हुआ

English

(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपनी मायासे दानवोंको मोहित कर उनसे वह कमण्डलु लेकर देवताओंकों दे दिया

English

(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तब इन्द्र आदि देवगण उस अमृतको पी गये; इससे हैत्यलोग अति तीखे खड़्ग आदि शश्त्रोंसे सुसज्जित हो उनके ऊपर टूट पड़े

English

(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."

हिन्दी अर्थ

अमृत-पानके कारण बलवान् हुए देवताओंद्वारा मारी- काटी जाकर हैत्योंकी सम्पूर्ण सेना दिशा-विदिशाओंमें भाग गयी और कुछ पाताललोकमें भी चली गयी

English

(Thereat) Parásara said, — "That one of incomprehensible soul, — the reverend destroyer of Madhu — the Lord assuming respective shapes, effecteth the creation, maintenance. and destruction (of the Universe). The dissolution (of beings) is of four kinds, vis., twice-born one, Naimittika, Prákritika Atyantika, and Nitya. When, on the expiry of his Day, Brahmá — the lord of the Universe — lieth dovvn, takes- place the dissolution called Naimittika. When thc mundane egg dissolveth itself away in Primæval Nature, takes place the Prákrita dissolution. The fusion of the Yogis into the jSupreme Soul through knowledge, is the Atyantika dissolu- tion. And ihe constant dissolution of things taking place day and night, goeth by the name of Nitya. The creation which comes of Primæval matter, is known as Prakriti ; that which takes place at the end of a minor dissolution, is known as Dainandini ; and, () foremost of anchorets, the constant daily creation of beings, is called Nitya by the wisc verscd in the import of the Puranas, Thus that origin of all beings, Vishnu, remaining in the bodies of all things, bringeth about creation, mainlenance and destruction. Maitreya, the energies of Vishnu relative to creation, sustenance, and destruction, remainin,^ in the bodies of all beings, are ever coursing on day aad night. Brahmana, he that, compounded of these mighty powers, overruleth the three principles, attaineth the Supremc state (of Vishnu). and hath not to come back to this scene."