Matsya Purana
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अध्याय 174

श्लोक 41

भुजगेन्द्रेण वदने निविष्टेन विराजितम् अमृतारम्भनिर्मुक्तं मन्दराद्रिम् इवोच्छ्रितम्

bhujagendreṇa vadane niviṣṭena virājitam amṛtārambhanirmuktaṃ mandarādrim ivocchritam

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सुरपतिवनितासहस्त्रसंख्यै: विशुद्धशरीर होकर हजारों देवाङ्गनाओंसे सुशोभित परिवृतमम्बुजसंसदाभिवन्द्यः ॥ १६ ब्रह्माके लोकमें अभिवन्दनीय होता है। इस प्रकार इति विधानमिदं दिगङ्गनानां दिगङ्गनाओंके तथा कनककल्पलताके दानकी विधिको

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I salute you." After saying so he should alight from the scale and give first of all half of the whole offerings to the preceptor (Ghiru) and the arest should be made over to the Ritvijas and with their permission, should distribute a portion of that wealth among others also. — 66-72. The poor, the helpless, the good, the worthy and the Br&hmanss should all be duly honoured. The offerings of the tulSdSna, should not be allowed to lie in the house even for some time. One who does so is visited by fear, privation and pestilence. By readily distributing it among others one gets blessings from superiors. — 73-74. Those who observe this Mab& D&na in such a way reign over a Loka for one manvantara. — 75. He becomes illustrious like the Sun and then goes to the realm of Visnu seated in a Viruana deocorated with beautifid perforated work, bells, garlands and adorned by the nymphs where be remains for crores of kalpas. — 76. On the completion of his store of virtues he is born as an illustrious emperor on this land and conquers thousands of kings after performing sacrifices. The one who witnesses such an ordinance and thinks of it at the close of his life, or repeats it to others, or reads about it or hears it, goes to heaven adorned by Indra. — 77-78. Here ends the two hundred and seventy- fourth chapter on Tuld Pumia Mahd Dana. Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the excellent Hiragya- garbha Mahfi Dfinara which is the dispeller of all sins. — 1. On an auspicious day the devotee should observe fasting and arrange for a pandal, articles, ornaments, canopy, Ritvikas, etc., as needed for the tuht.dA.na. He should then invoke BhagavAn Vifnu and the LokapAlas. Then after FunyahavAchana and AdhivAsana he should get an auspicious jar of gold which should be 72 fingers in height and of the shape of a lotus having its third part filled in with clarified butter and milk and also with ten weapons, jewels, needles, a sickle, gold, and then the jar should be provided with a pedestal and golden stalk of lotus and it should have an image of the Sun on their outer circumference and a golden thread put round its navel. — 2-6. Close to that Hiranyagarbha jar should be placed the golden staff and Kamapdalu on either of the sides respectively and then a lotus should be drawn on the space all round the jar measuring a few more fingers. Then pearl strings and sapphires should be placed, afterwards sesamura and an oval wooden vessel should be placed on the altar above which should be placed the Hiranyagarbha jar. — 7-8. Then after uttering propitiatory words and getting the BrAbmapas to read the Vedas, the devotee after bathing in water, mixed with all the herbs, is to put on a garland of white flowers, clothes, ornaments and utter the following mantras with flowers in his hands. — 9-10. TUB MATSYA FVRANAM. 0 Hiranyagsrbha! 0 Hiranyakavacha! 0 Lord of the Devas and the 86V ea Lokas! salutations to you. Salutations to Lord Vifu and the Holder of the Universe. — 11. Deva i Bhhloka and other regions are contained in you and so are Brahmli and other Devas. You are the holder of the universe. I salute you. — 12. 0 Supporter of the Universe, the golden-wombed One! Creator of the Universe is contained in you. Salutations to You. — 13. You are the soul of all the beings. Yon are inherent in each being, pray, therefore, drive away all my endless troubles of the world.— 14. After thus invoking the Lord the devotee should enter the precincts of the altar and keeping his face north-wards hold the images of DharmarSja and Brahmft in both his hands and take five deep breaths after placing his head between his ankles. Then the Brfihmana versed in the Vedas should perform the Garbhadhtlna Punsavana and Simanta ceremonies of the Hiranyagarbha. Then the Preceptor and Brflhmapas should make the devotee to sit up after chanting the Vedic hymns and getting the music played. — 15-17. Afterwards the sixteen ceremonies such as Yfitakarma, etc., should be duly performed, and then the devotee should utter the following mantras and make over the needles, etc., to the preceptor. — 18. 1 salute you Hiranyagarbha and Visvagarbha. You are the Soul of the Universe. — 19. 0 Best of the Devas! as I was born of you in the mortal world so let me be born again of Divine form on account of my being born again of you. You have created me virtuous and truthful. — 20. Afterwards that Br4hmana should decorate a blessed cow with the ornaments and bathe her with four vases. He should seat her on the golden seat and bathe her by reciting these mantras, viz. — " Devasyar- tvSn " and say ' I shall now bathe ail the limbs born of you.' — 21-22. May all of you live long and happy, holding Divine bodies. After- wards he should make over that golden thing to the Ititvika Br&hniapa chosen for the performance of the sacrifice. — 23. The Bitvikas who may be few or many in number should all be worshipped and the things used in the worship should all be given to the Guru. — 24. Gift of sandals, shoes, umbrella, chamara, seats, utensils, villages, countries and any other thing should also be made according to the means of the devotee. — 25. One who perforins this Hiranyagarbha ordinance on an auspicious day according to the prescribed rites will go to Brahmaloka and be wor- shipped there and live for koti kalpas, — 26. And at the end of the manvantara will reside in the realm of all the Lokap4las one after another, after being freed from the sins of the iron age and adored by the Siddhas, SSdhyas, nymphs, lie also liberates from hell one hundred Pilri Lokas, friends, brothers, sons, grandsons, all by himself. — 27-28. One who reads or hears this Hirayagarbha IMna'goes to the realm of Vinu and one who advises others to perform this ordinance, becomes, like India the Ijord of the Devas in heaven, and the leader of the hosts of wise persons. — 29. Here ends the two hundred and seventy-fifth chapter the Hiranyagariiha Maha Ddnam. Matsya said: — " 1 shall now explain to you the ways of performing the Brahmanda ATahdna which is the dispeller of all sins of the highest degree and one of the best ordinances " — 1. The devotee should make similar arrangements as before of Ritvika, pandal, articles, ornaments, clothings, etc., as required for Tul&dSna and then on an auspicious day he should invoke the Lokapalas and perform Adhivrtsana, etc. The golden universe (Brahma egg) should be made from 20 palas to 1,000 palas (one pala is equal to four tol5s) according to the means of the devotee which and two jars should also be provided. All round the BrahmAnda eight Diggaj&stakas and six Vedkfiga ISstras should be located. — 2-4. The Brahm(in(la should be made with four-faced Brahm.'i in the centre and all round it should be made the images of the eight Lokap/ilas, liva, Visnu, Siirya, Parvatl, Laktmi, Vasu, Marudgana and with precious jewels. The length of the BrahmAnda should be from one cubit to 100 fin- gers and it should bo covered with a piece of silk cloth and located on a mound of 32 seers of sesamum. After that the eight sorts of grains should be placed all round it. — 5-7. To the east should be the Lord Sri Hari lying on Ananta, to the south-east Pradyumna. To the south should also be placed the images of Prakriti and Sabkarana; to the west should be located Aniruddha and the four Vedas. To the north should be made the images of Agni and golden Vdsudeva. — 8-9. All round the gods should be placed on golden pedestals covered with red cloths after molasses being placed over them (in jars), and then worshipped. Ten jars filled with water and covered with cloths should also be placed. Ten cows should be given away, and the devotee should be baiihed along with gold, cloth, milking vessel, sandals, umbrella, ch/traara, looking-glass, seats, eatables, sugarcane, lighting-bowls, flowers, garlands and sandal, and incense, etc., after the Brabmanas, versed in the Vedas have performed Homa ceremonies with Adhiv&sa. — 10-11 Lord of the universe, Virfvadhfima! 1 salute you. The devotee, thus bathed, would circumambulate and repeat the following mantra: — You are the Lord of all of the seven Riis, of the Immortals and of this Sarth. Pro tect me. Deva! Let the aggrieved and sinners also become blessed by your grace on their calamities being cut off by the blade of ordinances and cha- rities performed in your name. Let the sins of all the beings moving and non-moving be destroyed. Even those who are freed from thier sins by TBE MATS7A PURiVAM. tlie merit of their MahSd&na, be cared of all their faults and defects. After reciting this prayer and saluting!ri Hari, all the articles of worship should be divided into ten parts and then two parts are to be given to the Guru and the rest given away to the Brahmanas. In an ordinance in which only a small amount is spent by the devotee, only the preceptor should offer libations into the sacrificial fire as is done in Agnihotra and be should be given away all the cloths, ornaments, etc. — 12-16. One who thus performs this Brahmfinda MahSd&na is liberated from all sins and goes to the region of Viu seated on a chariot and is adored by the nymphs. — 17. By the glory of this Brahm&nda ordinance the devotee liberates the whole family of mother and father and grandfather, grandmother, brethren, wife, son, grandson, friends, acquaintances and guests and gives pleasure and happiness to all of them. — 18. One who reads this in a temple or in a virtuous man's premises or hears about it or advises others to perform this ordinance goes to the realm of Indra where he enjoys the company of the nymphs. — 19. Here ends the 27Gth Chapter of the Matsya Purdtiam on Brahmanda Dana. Matsya said; — " Now 1 shall tell you about the KalpapSdapa MahA. DAna which is also the dispeller of all sins." — 1. On an auspicious day the devotee should invoke the LokapAlas of the PunyAha-VAchana as prescribed in the TuladAna ordinance. — 2. The Ritvikas, pandal, ornaments, cloths, &c., should also be arranged as before. A golden tree yielding all desires (Kalpa-padapa) of various kinds of fruits should be made; and also birds sitting on that tree; the cloths and various ornaments should also be made. The tree should be of four to one thousand pals according to the means of the devotee. The gold used is mixed with alloy. — 3-4. It should be located on a mound of molasses of 32 seers, covered with a piece of white cloth. — 5. Five branches along with the images of BrahmA, Vifinu, iiva, Sfirya and Cupid should be made, on the lower branch should be placed Cupid with Rati. SantAnaka tree, I of the golden Kalpa tree, should be located to the east of the latter. Mandara tree along with an image of Lakshmt should be located on a pot of clarified butter in the south, PAri- jAta tree along with the image of SAvitri should be located to the west on a mound of cumin seed (Jiraka). Similarly, Harichandana tree should be Ipcated to the north along with Surabhi cow on a mound of sesamum. he tree is to be adorned on one-fourth part of it with flowers.-— 6-7. All the other trees should be made of the golden Kalpa tree and covered with a yellow cloth and decorated with flowers, sugarcane, CBAPTER GCLXXVm. Then eight jars filled with water and provided with fruits, should be placed near the tree with a pair of sandals, cooking-utensils, lamps, < shoes, umbrella, chamara, seats, etc. After placing fruits, flowers, and buntings over them, 8 or 10 sorts of grains should be put in all the direc- tions. Over the tree a canopy is to be stretched, decked with fruits and garlands of flowers. — 9-11. After Homa ceremony and Adhiv&sa, the devotee should get himself bathed by the Br&hmaigias versed in the Vedas with the recitation of the sacred Vedic hymns and then he is to utter the following mantra after circumambulating the tree thrice: — 12. " Salutations to the Kalpa tree, the giver of the desired objects, the protector of the universe and the image of the Creation. — 13. " You are Brahmd, the Lord of the universe. You are the Lord of the day. You are the supreme soul; therefore be pleased to protect me. You are the Immoveable, the soul of the universe. You are the Sun; you are the material; you are the immaterial; you are the Highest cause. Saluta- tions to you. You are the nectar, you are the Infinite, you are the undecay- ing Person. In conjunction with Santilnas be gi'acious enough to protect me and deliver me from this ocean of world." — 15. After this, the Kalpa tree should be given to the preceptor and the other trees should be given to the four Kitvikas. — 16. If the devotee cannot afford much money, he should worship the preceptor only. He should free himself from feelings of avarice and not be miserly in the expenditure of money. — 17. One who makes this Mah& DSn in this way, obtains the merits of the Asvamedha sacrifice. — 18. He is also adored by the nymphs, the Siddhas, the Ch&ranas and the Kinnaras. Besides that he liberates bis manes and the members of the present and future generations. — 19. After being seated in a Vim&na resplendent like the Sun, he goes to the realm of Lord Vispu venerated by the Devas. — 20. Thereafter residing for hundreds of Kalpas as the King of Kings in Heaven and then through the grace of NSr&yana, he becomes His devotee and inclined to hear about Him when he goes to the city of NSr&yana. - 21. One who reads about it or remembers it also gets himself freed from sins and goes to the realm of Indra and lives there for one Manvantara happily with ApsarSs. — 22. Here enda the 277th Chapter of the Mataya Puranam on Kalpa Pddapa Mahad&nam. Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the Gohasra Mahft Ddna the dispeller of all great sins and the yielder of all desires." — 1.

अध्याय 174

श्लोक 42

देवासुरविमर्देषु बहुशो दृष्टविक्रमम् महेन्द्रेणामृतस्यार्थे वज्रेण कृतलक्षणम्

devāsuravimardeṣu bahuśo dṛṣṭavikramam mahendreṇāmṛtasyārthe vajreṇa kṛtalakṣaṇam

हिन्दी अर्थ

पठति यः स्मरतीह तथेक्षते पढ़ता, स्मरण करता या देखता है, वह इन्द्रद्वारा सेवित स पदमेति पुरंदरसेवितम्॥ १७ पदको प्राप्त करता है॥ ७--१७॥ इति श्रीमत्स्ये महापुराणे महादानानुकीर्तने कनककल्पलताप्रदानविधिर्नाम षडशीत्यधिकद्विशततमोऽध्यायः

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On an auspicious day before carrying out this ordinance the devotee should live on milk for three nights or one. Afterwards the THIS MATSYA PUBANAM. Ix)kp&la8 should bo invoked as is done in TuUddna and Homa ceremony and adliivSsa should be performed. Ritviks, Mandapas, articles, ornaments and covering cloths all are to be arranged; and within the enclosure of the Vedi, a bull with all auspicious signs is to be brought. Outside the Vedi then a thousand cows with their horns mounted with gold and hoofs with silver, should be placed after being adorned with ornaments, cloths, flowers and garlands. — 2-4. Then after decorating ten cows with cloths,.garlands, golden-bells, milking-pots of bell-metal, gold plait and red cloth, the devotee should arrange a pair of sandals, shoes, umbrella, vessels, seats, etc., these are to be worshipped and in their midst sliouhl bo made a golden bull, Nandikevata which should be located on a mound of salt after being covered with a silken cloth and decorated with ornaments. Sugarcane and fruits should be placed closed by. The b\ill, etc., should not be less than one hundred palas in weight ami should go up to three thousand palas. In the case of gift of one hundred (100) cows, one-tenth of that should be arranged for. — 5-10. On an auspicious day auspicious Vedic songs should be sung and then the devotee should bathe in water mixed with herbs and medi- cinal plants. The Brahinanas accompli.shed in the Vedas slionld bathe the devotee after which the latter should iceite the following fornudie by* holding a handful of flowers: — "() Kohini.s, the inhahitimts of the liokas! "Vou are the form of the Universe; vi/u are llie world-mother; salutations to you! — 11-12. " O Cow-Mother! witliin your body are tlie 21 bhuvans, Devas, Brahm, etc., tlierefore protect me. (> Cows! be on my front; be at my back and also on ray head. 1 am living in the midst of Cows for you are existing incarnate in the form of Vrisa, the efr iiial Bliarma. You are the resting place of the eight Mortis. Therefore, o Eternal one! protect me." Afterwards the golden bull Xandikcsvaiw should be given away with all materials to the preceptor and a cow out of the ten should be given to the Ritvikas. Then each of the llitvikas and the priests shordd bo given 100,.50, 20 or 10 co%v8 and with their permi8.si(>n other Brahmanas should also be given ten or five cows each. One cow should not be given to many. This is sinful. A sensible devotee eager for his health and pro- sperity should give many cows to one man. — 13-18. After thus giving away one thousand cows, the devotee should live again on milk for a day and one eager for a store of wealth should lead a life of celibacy on the day of performing this ordinance and hearing the glories of this liana and making it heard by others. One who thus makes the gift of 1,(j 0<) cows is liberated from all sins and honoured by the Siddbas, Clikrapas, etc., is venerated in the realm of all the Ixkpiilas after being seated in a chariot shinitig like the sun and decorated with a beautiful network of bells, etc. lie remains in those reaJtns along with his sons and grarjdsons for a Manvantara in each. Thus he goes beyond the seven realms and attains the domain of Siva. — 19-23. Besides this he liberates JOl manes and grandmothers, etc. Ho reigns as a king for 100 Kafpas; after that he becomes devoted to liva and performing one hundred Asvamedha sacrifices attains the realm o( Lord Visnu and becomes liberated from bondage.— 24-25. The manes also eagerly look forward to a son who would make la gift of 1,000 cows. They wish that a son or a grandson should liberate tlien 1)y making such a gift. One who does so is ministered to by hifl manes in every respect. — 26-27. One who reads about this or thinks abcfut it, will go to the realm of Indra after leaving his- mortal evil and liberated from all sins.'— 28. Here ends the 278th Chapter of Matsya Purdnam on giving away one thousand Goivs. Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the K&madhenu D&n which fulfils all the desires of the people after driving away all great sins." — 1. First the LokapAlas should be invoked and then Homa and Adhivis should be performed after erecting ICundas, pandal, and an altar. If the devotee cannot afford much money then only the preceptor may offer sacrificial oblations as is done in Ekagni ceremony. In this cere- mony a cow and her calf are to be made of pure gold. To give away Kimadhenu with one thousand fruits is the best; with 5'0 fruits ii middling; and with 250 fruits is Kani§tha. The Kamadhenu should be made of not less than three tolas of gold, whether the devotee is able or not, A black deerskin should be spread on a mound of molasses and above it should be placed the cow decorated with various kinds of gems. Close to it should be placed eight pitchers full of water containing jewels and various flowers. — 3-6. Itound it should be placed 8 or 10 sorts of grains, sugarcane, fruits, utensils, seats, copper milkingpot, red cloth, lamp, umbrella, chamara, oar-rings, bell, golden horns foils, silver hoofs, turmeric, ciiininseed, daniya, sugar, etc. An awning of five colours is to be spread over the altar. The cow is to be anointed all over well with turmeric, etc. — 7-9. Then after the chant of Vedic hymns, the devotee should make three circumainbulations, get himself bathed and taking a handful of kusa grass and flowers he should invoke the K&madhenu wliile the preceptor recites the Vedic mantras. — 10. He should say, " 0, Kfimadhenu! You on the temple of all the Devas are; you are Tripathag/l; you are the essejice of oceans and mountains; you are the protector of the universe. I have attained the final bliss by making a gift of you and have been liberated from all the sins. I salute you. Who is there that undergoes sufferings when he has attained you? You are Emadhenu because you drive away all ills and sufferings." One who thus gives away a K&madhenu to a Br/lhmana of noble lineage, of good qualities and handsome appearance goes to the realm of Indra inhabited by the Devas.— 11-13, Here ends the 279 th Chapter of the Matsya Purdnam on Kdmadhenu Ddriam, THE MATSYA PDBAEAM. Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you the sacred HirapyArfva Mah& D&na which confers numberless benefits on the devotee." — 1. Ou an auspicious day the devotee should invoke the Lokap&las and recite Brfihmana V&chanam as done in Tult\d&na. — 2. * Afterwards Ritvikas, pandal, ornaments, cloths, Ac., shouhi be arranged for as before. If the devotee cannot spend more money then he should get a sacrifice performed by the Guru only according to the Ekftgni rite. — 3. Afterwards a golden horse should be made and placed on a heap of sesamuin placed on the skin of a black deer over the Vedi (altar). It should then be covered with a silk cloth. The horse should be made from three to 1,000 (one thousand) tolas of gold according to the means of the de- votee. Sandals, shoes, umbrella, chamara, seats, utensils, eight (8) pitchers full of water, garlands, sugarcane, fruits, bedsfead with all its equipments, and an image of the sun made of gold, should be placed near it. Then the devotee should get himself bathed by the Vcdic Brilhmanas facccnn- panied with the reeitation of the Vedic hymns) with water in which some medicinal herbs have been put and then taking a handful of flowers recite the following mantra — 4-7. " 0, Sarvadevea! O Visnu, the revealer of the sacred Vedas; please work out my salvation from tliis mundane ocean. Salutations to you. — 8. " 0 Sun! You are divided into seven parts, the seven Chliandas whereby you illumine all the Lokas. You illumine the universe. Pray protect me. 0 Eternal one! " —9. While reciting this mantra, the devotee is to make over the golden horse to the preceptor. One who does so becomes freed of sins and attains the realm of the Sun. Afterwards the devotee should give away cows to the Ritvikas and various sorts of grains to the preceptor. — 10-11. On the conclusion of the ceremony the devotee should not take any- thing cooked in oil. He should hear the Puranas and feed the BrSh- mapas. — 12. One who observes this ordinance is freed from all his sins and attains the domain of Visnu, and is honoured by the Siddhas. — 13. One who reads or hears this lliranyasva ordinance or witnesses it or thinks of it or one who is poor but yearns to perform it, is liberated from all his sins and goes to the region of Sun with a bright body seated inaVimana shining like the Sun, where he is a worshipped by tlie celestial women. — 14-1.5. Here ends the 280th Chapter of the Matsya Purdnam on Hiraaydsoa Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the auspicious Advaratha Mah4 Dfin which is the dispeller of all great sins." — 1. On an auspicious day after Svastivdchana the Lokapftlas should be invoked by the sacrificer as is done in course of TulM&na. — 2. GnAPTER CGLXXXII. Afterwards, Ritvikas, mapdapa, necessary articles, ornaments, etc.,, should be brought, and then a golden chariot should he put on the black deer skin over which the sesamums are scattered. There should be four wheels in the chariot and the number of horses should be four or eit. Aflag-stafE and a pitcher of sapphire should be made and the eight Lokapllas should be made of lapis-lazuli. Four pitchers full of water and 18 kinds of grains should be placed; and the chariot should be covered with silk cloth and there is to be a canopy over the altar. Afterwards there should be placed on the chariot garlands, sugarcane, fruits, and Purusas. The devotee should consecrate the Deity to whom he is devoted. Then um- brella, chamara, red cloth, ghee, cow, bedstead with all the necessary equip- ments should be supplied. The chariot should be made of over three palas to one bhSra of gold according to the means of the devotee. Eight, four or only a pair of horses may be made. The banner should be adorned with a lion of gold. The two Asvini Kum&ras riding on horses should be made to go to and fro as guards of the chariot wheels. The devotee should then bathe as before with the recitation of the Vedic hymns and then make three circumainbulations and after holding a handful of flowers and putting on garlands of white flowers and white clothes recite the following mantras. — 3-11. " 0, Lord Sun! the Soul of the universe, the Destroyer of all sins, the Ocean and Master of splendour or brilliancy, whose chariot is drawn by the horses of the Vedas, I salute you. Give me peace. Yon are the creator and supporter of the eight Vasus and the Maruts. Dispel my sins, and infuse virtue in me." — 12-13. One who thus gives away a golden chariot attains beatitude after being freed from all his sins.— 14. He becomes illustrious and goes to the realm of the Lord iva after attaining and going beyond the domain of the piercing Sun where the nymphs like the black bees drink the aroma of his lotus-like face and live there with Ambuja Bhava. — 15. One who reads or hears about this ordinance never goes to hell. He repeatedly goes to heaven. — 16. Here ends the 28Ist Chapter on the gift of Hirany&roa Hatha Mahd D&nam. Matsya said; — " I shall now-tell you about the greatly auspicious Heiuabasti Ratba MahaDanaby performing which one attains- the realm of Lord Vinu." — 1. On an auspicious day after Svastivnchana, the devotee should invoke the Lokapalas as prescribed in coarse of Tultidana. Then he should find out Ritvikas, canopy, ornaments, cloth, etc., and observe a fast. He should break his fast with the Brahmanas. A chariot of the shape of Puspaka (aeroplane) should be made of gold studded with precious stones. It should have artistic tiled covering on domes and four wheels. Then a mound of sesamum should be placed on a black deer skin and above it should be located the chariot. — 2-4. ms MATSTA PUUmM. Round it the eight LokapAlas, Brahmi, San and Siva should be made and in the centre should be made the image of N&riiyana with the Cloddesa Lakshmt. — 5. Then twelve kinds of grain, seats, utensils, sandal, lighting-bowls, shoes, umbrella, mirror, a pair of sandals should be placed. A llag-stalT should be made with an image of Qariida on it and in front of the yoke should be made an image of Gane«la. Above it should be placed a canopy with bunting of various kinds of fruits. — 6-7. Five kinds of coloured silk cloths, floweis, four pitchers and oigl\t cows should be placed next to tlm chariot. Tlien four elepiiants mado of gold and decorated with pearl strings should be made and yoked to the chariot. Two real elepliants shoud be olTered with four golden elephants. The golden elephants should be made from five palais to one bh&ra of gold according to the means of the devotee. After bathing with the recitation by Bralunanas versed in the Vedas of the Vedic hymns the devotee should circumambulate the chariot three times. Taking a handful of flowers he should utter the following mantras and then should give it away to tlie Brahmaiuis: — 8-11. " (), illustrious chariot! You are made use of by fJiva, IJralim/i, SQrya, Vidyadhara, Vasudeva, in Vedas, ruranas and Yajnas. [ Iherefore salute you. Your blissful form is the lotus of lieart which tl»e Munis see through Yoga, and where is seated Murari! You bring deliverance tc those entangled in the [mealies of the] ocean of the world. 0, Madhava! therefore protect me after dispelling all my sins." — 14. One who gives away a golden chariot after thus saluting it, goes to the domain of Jiva after being liberated from all his sins and there he is adored by the seers and the Vidyadharas, the immorlals and Munindias. — 15. Even a sinner who gives away this grjidon chariot assumes a good form and liberates his manes, brethren, sons, etc, and carries them to the region of Vitjiiu, — Ifi. Here enrU the 282)ir1 Chapter on the fjiring au:ay of golden chariot and elephant knovm as Ilema I fasti Mahaddnam. Matsya said: — " T shall now tell you about the Panclia Langalaka or- dinance which is the dispeller of all great sins/' — 1. On an auspicious moment, e.g., the commencement of a Yiiga or on the occasion of an eclipse, a plot of land measuring five ploughs should be given away. — 2 Any market town or a village at the foot of a mountain, or any other village should be given away after making the fields prosperous with harvest, or only half the village may be given with its good harvest according to one's means. — 3. Five ploughs of good wood should be made and five plouglis of gold from five palas to one thousand palas should also be made according to the means of the devotee. Then five pairs of oxen should be procured CSAPTm GOLXXXIV. and their horns shoahi be covered with gold and tails studded with pearls and their hoofs mounted with silver and then a a silk cloth should be thrown over them and they should then be worshipped with flor garlands, sandals, etc., and tied in the devotee's cowshed. — 4-6. Afterwards sacrificial oblations of rice cooked in milk and sugar and other things should be made in the name of Prithv!, Aditya,' Rudra in the same sacrificial pit. The wood of butea-frondosa,' clarified butter, sesamum should also be used in course of the sacrificial offerings. The Lokapalas should be invoked as prescribed in the Tul&ddna cere- mony. — 7-8. Then, after the recitation of propitiatory hymns, the wise priest should put on white clothes and white garlands and call the devotee with his consort and give him a girdle of gold, a ring, a piece of redcloth, a few gems, a bed with all its equipments and a milch cow. Eigliteen grains should be placed all round and then the devotee holding a handful of flowers should circumambulate the Mapdap and utter the following: — " All the Devas and all other bei ngs, moveable and non-movable, are present, on the harnessed body of this ox, so let them remain devoted towards Siva. There is no ordinance like one-sixteenth part of the gift of a plot of land; so let my intellect be fixed in Dharma. — 9-13. A plot of land that can hold thirty poles of seven hands each is called the Nirvartana. This is told by Praj&pati. One who gives away a plot of land of 100 Nirvartanas in area according to the prescribed rites, is freed at once of all bis sins. And one who gives away an area of land half of that on measuring a Gocharma or sufficient for a house to be built upon also frees himself from all his sins. — 14-16. The donor of such plots of land remains in the realm of Siva for as many years as there are hairs on the body of the oxen or as many pores there are in the soil at the time of sowing seeds after ploughing the plot. — 17. The Gandharvas, Devas, demons, Sid d has, they all wave chamaras on him and the devotee goes to the domain of Siva seated in a huge Vim&na along with his fathers, grandfathers, friends, etc. — 18.

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श्लोक 43

शिखिनं बलिनं चैव तप्तकुण्डलभूषणम् विचित्रपत्रवसनं धातुमन्तमिवाचलम्

śikhinaṃ balinaṃ caiva taptakuṇḍalabhūṣaṇam vicitrapatravasanaṃ dhātumantamivācalam

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इस प्रकार श्रीमत्स्यमहापुराणमें महादानवर्णन-प्रसंगमें कनककल्पलताप्रदानविधि नामक दो सौ छियासीवाँ अध्याय सम्पूर्ण हुआ सप्तसागर-दानकी विधि

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By this gift of oxen, lands, and ploughs with yokes, etc., the donor is freed of his sins and obtains the position of Indra. A wealthy man should therefore give this gift to remove his sins and acquire prosperity for him- self. — 19. Here ends the 283rd Chapt on Pancha L&ngalaka Mahd Ddnam {giving away land wiUi five ploughs). Malsya said " I shall now tell you about the sacred Dhar&d4na that drives away aU the ills and sins of the devotee and promotes his welfare." — 1. The Yajam4n (sacrificer) should make an earth of gold in imitation of Jambudvlpa. TEB UAT8YA POBANAM. This jtolden Jambadvtpa, having mountains, with Meru in the centre, with eight Lokap&Ias and nine Vardas, with rivers and oceans, full of gems, conjoint with Vasa, Rudra and the Sun should be made of 1,000 palas or 500 or 300, or 200 or 100 palas of gold. It should how- ever be more than five palas. The Lokap&las should be invoked as in course of the Tul/ldAna and Ritvikas, pandal, ornaments, clothings, etc., should bo similarly arranged. — 2-6. On the altar (Vedi) the black deer skin should be spread and over it should be niade a mound of sesamum. Above the heap should be placed the image of the earth and round it should be placed salt, etc., along with 18 kinds of grains. Then 8 pitchei's full of water should be placed covered over with silk awning as well as various kinds of fruits and cocoanuts and clothings. Afterwards the devotee should put on white clothes, white garlands and taking a handful of llowers, — 7-10. Recite the following mantras at an auspicious moment: — " 0 Mother Universe! You are the refuge of all the Uevas, 1 therefore salute you. You protect all the Jivas; therefore protect me. 0 Vasundliare! You hold the Vasus, all the beings, pray protect me. 0 Achale! Even the four-faced Lord Brahma does not adequately know your limit. Therefore you are Ananta. My salutations to you. O, one without any beginning or an end. Guard me from the perils of this vast and fearfid ocean of the world. You are with Vi§nu in the form of Lakshnu, with Siva in the form of Gaurt, with Brahm& in the form of Savitri. You are the light of the Sun and the Moon, intellect in Vrihaspati, Medhfi, t,i>delligonce) retentive faculty in the Munis. — 11-15. " 0 mother! You' are fixed, you pervade all the universe, therefore you are called Viijvamlihara. Devi I you are known by the names Dhriti, Sthiti, KshamS, Kshauni, Prithvi, Vasumati.md RasA. Pray do protect me by all your above-mentioned forms." Afterwards the devotee should give away the Devi to the Bn'ihmanas. One-half or one-fourth of the earth made of gold should be given to the preceptor (Guru) and the rest should be given away to the Ritvikas. Then the Br&hmauas should be dismissed after being saluted. — 10-18. In such a way one who gives away that golden \iniverse in an auspi- cious moment attains bliss and goes to the realm of Narayana seated in a VimAn bright as the Sun and decorated with beautiful network and bells where he remains for.3 Kalpas and liberates his manes, sons, grand-children for twenty-one generations. One who reads this or hears it is also liberat- ed from all sins and goes to the realm of jJiva resided by thousands of Devas where nymphs yearn for him. Here ends the 284i}i Chapter on giving aioay the golden earth. Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the Viiivacbakra Mnhft DSnam which is the dispeller of ail heinous sins." — 1. On the day when the Sun enters the point of equinox or on any auspicious day an image of golden Virfvachakra (tlie wheels of the uni- verse) should be made. The image of 1,000 palas of gold is the best, of 500 palas is medium and of 250 palas is the Kanitha. If the devotee oan-» not aiford much he should get an image of over 20 palas made. It should however not be less than that. — 2-3. The wheel should be made of sixteen spokes and eight fellies. In the middle of it should be made the image of Lord Vispu in Yoga posture, • of four arms, a conch and a disc should be placed beside him. The images of the eight Goddesses should also be made to reside within the wheel. Another image of Visnu in a lying posUire should be made in the east and the images of Atri, Bhrigu, Vaistha, BrahmS, Kasyapa, Matsya, Kflrma, VarSha, Nrisiipba, Vamana, Paradurama, Ramachandra, Krina, Buddha and Kalki should also be made in due order as the secondary attendants. In the third row of attendants on the wheel should be placed the images of Gauri, the 16 Matrikds, 8 Vasus; in the fourth one should be placed the 12 Adityas, 4 Vedas; in the fifth one the five elements and eleven Rudras, in the 6th one, the 8 Lokaplas, the Diggajas; in the 7th one, all the auspicious things, arms and weapons and in the 8th one the Devas. Thus the Virfvachakra has 8 varanas. Afterwards all the things mentioned in the TulAdana should be placed all round the Vidvachakra and then Ritvi- kas, pandal, ornaments, etc., should be arranged accordingly. Then the Vidvachakra should be placed on a mound of sesamum placed on the skin of a black deer. — 4-11. Eighteen sorts of grains and salt, etc., as well as eight pitchers full of water covered with cloths and adorned with garlands of flowers, sugarcane, fruits, gems and awnings should also be placed. The householder should bathe as before accompained with Vedic hymns and put on white clothes and then commence the sacrifice. After Homa and AdhivAsana he should take a handful of flowers and make three circumarabulations and utter the following mantras: — " 0 Visvamaya! O VitSvachakr&traan! My salutations to you in whom is contained the universe and who is the master of the cycle of the universe. — 12-14. " O, one full of the highest bliss, do save me from the mundane sea of troubles. The illustrious Tattva which is seen constantly in the hearts by the Yogis in meditation is saluted by me. I bow down to the Virfva- chakra above all the attributes. 0 Chakra! you are contained in Lord Vignu and vice versa. It is therefore the remover of all sins. — 15-17. " Vitivachakra is the supreme weapon of Visnu. You are the resting place of the Lord. Pray therefore rescue me from the sufferings of the world." One who thus gives away the Viivachakra, is liberated from all sins and goes to the realm of Visnu where he is blessed with 4 hands and eternal form in Vaikuptha and remains there for 300 Ealpas in the midst of the Apsaras. One who salutes the Vi4vachakra every day gets prosperity and wealth in this life. His life becomes long. — 18-20. One who gives away a Viilvachakra of gold with 16 spokes and 8 fellies, the refuge of the Devas and this world, goes to the realm of Visnu and the Siddhas salute him. — 21. His appearance also becomes very fascinating to women. This ordin- ance destroys all the enemies of the devotee and removes all his sins. — 22. THE MAT8YA PUBAHAM. Most heinous sins vanish by the glory of this ordinance in the name of Hari and the devotee never gets into any peril of rebirth and death. — 23. Here ends the 285th Chapter on Viavaehakra prad&nam (giving aioay the wheel of universe). Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the Mah&kalpa1at&, an ex- cellent gift, which is the destroyer of great sins." — 1. On an auspicious Tithi after Svastivftchana, the devotee should arrange for the Ritvikas, pandal, articles, ornaments, clothings as before and invoke Lokaptllas as is done in the TaUdana. Then Kalpalatds (creepers yielding all desires) of gold should be made and they should be adorned with various fruits, flowers and kinds of birds, couples of VidyA- dharSs, pairs of golden birds, Siddhas culling flowers and fruits. Birds should be made along with the images of the ascetics living rnly on fruits; as well as the images of the Devas the attendant of the LokapSlas should also be made. — 4-5. Beneath the two creeper twigs on a mound of salt should be placed the image of the Goddess Brahmi of infinite power and glory holding lotus and conch, as well as of the Goddess of i\nauta Sakti. — 6. On a mound of molasses to the east should be located the image of the Goddess Indrdni on a seat on an elephant holding a thunderbolt in Her hand. The consort of Agni should be located iu the S.-E. corner on a mound of turmeric holding a sacrificial ladle in Her hand. — 7. In the south should be located the image of the Goddess Gadini riding a buffalo, in the S.-W. corner sliould be placed the image of the Goddess Nairitya on a mound of clarified butter holding a sword. — 8. In the west should be placed the image of the Goddess VSrunl with her weapon of NSgapfijfa, riding a fi.sh, on a pot of milk and in the N.-W. corner should be placed the image of the Goddess Patfikini riding a deer, on a mound of sugar. — 9. The Goddess atpkhini should be located in the north on a mound of sesamum and in the N.-E. corner should be placed the image of the Goddess Mahesvart riding a bull and holding a trident, on a seat of fresh butter. — 10. The images of these Goddesses should be made in their girlish forms with a coronet on their heads, with Their hand in the posture of offering some boon. They should be made of from five palas to one thousand palas of gold. — 11. Over Them should be made awnings and arches of different colours and close to them should be kept 10 cows, 10 vases, and pairs of cloths. The central image, and the two cows along with the two vases should be given to the preceptor and the rest should bo given to the Ritvikas. After a bath with Vedic chants the tlevotee should put on white clothes and utter the following formulae after circumambulating thrice. — 12-13. "Salutations to the better halves of the Directions and the KalpalatA OHAPTER GCLXXXVIIL Vadbus that dispel all sins; protect the universe along with the Loka- pulas and give the desired objects." — 14. One who thus gives away these consorts of the Directions goes to the NSgaloka, the satisiler of all desires, where he remains for 30 years of Brabmi. — 15. • He liberates one hundred generations of bis manes from this sea of troubles and is adored by thousands of nymphs. The Diganganis have ordained this Mah&dana. One who reads, listens to or sees the Kalpa- lat&d&na and the Dikvadhhd4na goes to the realm of Indra. — 16-17. Here end$ the 286th Chapter on Kanaka Kalpalatdpraddnam. Matsya said: — " I shall now relate to you Saptastlgara ordinance, the dispeller of all great sins." — 1. On an auspicious day after Svastiv&chana the Lokap&las should be invoked as is done in TuUdfina. Then Ritvikas, Mandapa, articles, orna:- ments, clothings and coverings should be collected and seven sacrificial pits should be made of gold. — 2-3. They should be of the size of PradfisA (of the span of the thumb and forefinger) or Aratui and should be made of from seven palas to one thou- sand palas of gold according to the means of the devotee. — 4. [N. B. Aratni — a cubit of the middle length from the elbow to the tip of the little finger.] Then they should be located on a black deer skin overspread with sesamum. The first pit should be filled in with salt; the second one with milk, the third one with clarified butter, the fourth one with molasses, the fifth one with cords, the sixth one with sugar, the seventh one with the sacred waters of the holy Tirthas. The golden image of BrahmA should be put in the one filled with salt; Eesava in the second one filled with milk, Shiva in the third one filled with clarified butter, the Sun in the fourth one filled with molasses, the Moon in the 5th one filled with curds, kshmt in the 6th one filled with sugar, PArvatl in the 7th one filled with the sacred waters. Gems and grains (Dhknyam) should be put in each one of them and grains all round — 5-9. All the ceremonies should be performed as is done in Tulad&na and at the end of the V&runa Homa the'sievotee should bathe assisted by the BrAhmayas versed in the Vedas. He should then make three circum- ambulations and then recite the following formula*.: — " 0 Eternal Oceans! You are the basis of all the beings. You are eternal. You are the giver of life to all beings. I salute you. — 10-11. " You satisfy the three realms with your store of milk, clarified butter, water, curds, honey, salt, sugar-cane, gems; pray therefore drive away my sins also. — 12. ** You dispel the ills of the Devas, the demons in all the regions, be- stow nectar unto them and give them gems for their ornaments, pray let therefore there be an increase in the store of wealth in my house." — 13. THE MAT8YA PVBANAM, One who thus gives away these seven oceans in such a way, attains the realm of Visnu venerated by the Devas. — 14, He also liberates his sons, wife, father, grandfather, etc,, from sins and sends them to heaven from hell,— 15, Here ends the 287th Chapter on Saptasdgar Pradanam (giving away seven oceans.) Matsya said: — " I shall now tell you about the Rafnadhonu ordi- nance the giver of high benefits, and which leads to Go-loka,— 1. On an auspicious day the Lokap&ls should be invoked as iu Tuladdna and then a cow studded with precious stones should be made. — 2. A skin of black deer should be spread on the floor and then a mound of 32 seers of sesamum should be placed and above it should be- put 81 sorts of gems. — 3-4. On the head a tilaka should be made in gold and 100 pearls should be placed in the eyes, and 100 corals should be placed in tlie brows. Mother o'pearl should be placed in the oars and the horns should be made of gold. On the head should be placed one hundred diamonds and in the neck 100 Gonioda stones should be placed. The eyes are to be lotus-like extended. — 5-6. One hundred sapphires (Indranila-mani) should be placed on the back and Vaidfirya-mauis in place of the ribs, and Sphatikamani in place of the stomach. Musk and other scented things should be placed in place of the waist. The hoofs should be made of gold, the tail of pearls, nose of Sflrya- kfiipta and ChandrakUnta stones. The knee is to bo studded with camphor. — 7-8. The hair should be of Kufikuma (saffron) and the navel of silver and there should be a 100 rubies in place of the arras.— 9, Other precious stones should be placed in the other joints. The tongue should be made of sugar and molasses should be substituted for dung, clarified butter in place of urine, curds in place of curds and milk in place of milk. Chamara should be placed in front of the tail-end and a copper milking pot should be placed close by the cow. — 10-11. Earrings should be made of gold and other ornaments should be made according to the means of the devotee. In the same way a calf of one-fourth of the cow prescribed according to rule should be made. — 12. All the grains, sugarcane, various kinds of fruits should be provided and an arch of various colours should be made. Afterwards Horna should be performed and gifts should bo made to the Ritvikas. Afterwards the cow should be invoked and the following mantras should be recited. — 13-14. Cow! 0 Devi! Your body contains the three worlds; you are said to be the resting place of all the Devas; so Rudra, Brahm&, and Vfisudeva say; pray protect me from the troubles of the world. — 15. One is to observe fasting, and after invoking the above mantras, should circumambulate and with devotion make the gift, touching tbe waters. The cow should bo given away to tlie preceptor. One who does so goes to the region of Vi§nu, being freed from sins. — 16. * Seated in a brilliant chariot, with his sons, grandsons, <S:c., and freed from all sins he goes to Sambhu. — 17. Here ends the 228th Chapter on Ratna Lhenu Praddnam.

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श्लोक 44

स्फीतक्रोडावलम्बेन शीतांशुसमतेजसा भोगिभोगावसक्तेन मणिरत्नेन भास्वता

sphītakroḍāvalambena śītāṃśusamatejasā bhogibhogāvasaktena maṇiratnena bhāsvatā

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मत्स्य उवाच मत्स्यभगवानूने कहा--अब मैं सम्पूर्ण पापोंके अथातः सम्प्रवक्ष्यामि महादानमनुत्तमम्। विनाशक परमोत्तम सप्तसागर नामक महादानकी विधि सप्तसागरकं नाम सर्वपापप्रणाशनम्॥ १ बतला रहा हूँ। बुद्धिमान् पुरुष तुलापुरुष-दानकी तरह पुण्यं दिनमथासाद्य कृत्वा ब्राह्मणवाचनम् किसी पवित्र दिनके आनेपर पुण्याहवाचन करके तुलापुरुषवत् कुर्याल्लोकेशावाहनं बुधः॥ २ लोकपालोंका आवाहन करे। तथा ऋत्विज्, मण्डप, पूजन- तुलापुरु षवत ः सामग्री, भूषण, आच्छादन आदिका प्रबन्ध भी उसी ऋत्विङ्मण्डपसम्भारभूषणाच्छादनादिकम् । तरह करे। विचक्षण पुरुष स्वर्णनिर्मित सात स्वतन्त्र कारयेत् सप्त कुण्डानि काञ्चनानि विचक्षणः॥ ३ कुण्डोंका निर्माण करे। ये कुण्ड एक बित्ता चौड़े तथा प्रादेशमात्राणि तथारत्निमात्राणि वै पुनः। एक अरत्नि अर्थात् बँधी हुई मुट्ठीवाले हाथ-जितने

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Matsya said: — "I shall now relate to you about the MahSbhdta-ghata ordinance, the destroyer of all sins." — 1. On an auspicious day after Svastivflchana, the devotee should call the Ritvikas and arrange for the pandal, ornaments, cloths, etc., as pre- scribed for the Tulfipdiina and should then invoke the Lokaptllas. The pitcher or kutnbha should be made of gold studded with precious stones. It should measure one PradSifa to 100 fingers of gold according to the means of the devotee. It should then be filled in with clarified butter, milk and made to go hand in hand with Kalpavriksa. — 2-4. Images of BrahmS, Vinu and iva should be made seated on lotusps with their Yulianas; and so those of the Lokap&las seated on PadmAsana; and the Earth along with the lotus raised up by the I.ord Varaha. All these images should be made of gold. There should also be made the images of Varuna on a seat of golden crocodile, Agni riding on a goat, Vfiyu seated on a black deer. All these Devas with the Deva Panchakam are to be placed within the pitcher. Ganeifa is to be chosen as the Lord of Kosa. Afterwards the images should be invoked with the recitations of the prescribed Vedic hymns and then put inside the vase. The image of the Rigveda decorated with an Aka Sutra (rosary), of the Yajurveda with a lotus, SAmaveda with a guitar, and bamboos are to be placed on the right side of the pitcher. Atbarvaveda with the sacrificial utensils sruk, sruva should also be placed. — 5-9. Round the vase should be placed by a wise man holding aka sutra and kamandalu, and versed in the PurAnas all the grains, Chamara, seats, mirror, sandals, shoes, ornaments, bed, vase of water, five kinds of buntings. The devotee should then recite the following mantras after AdhivAsa both: — 10-11. 0 thou, the support of all the Devas, and the Universe the Lord of the MahAbhfitas, I salute you. Pray bring me peace and prosperity. — 12. There is no other thing in this Universe than the elements. The whole creation is made of elements. Let there be an attainment of in- exhaustible wealth to me by virtue of this ordinance. — 13. One who thus gives away the MahAbhfita-ghata is liberated from all sins and attains beatitude. — 14. In other words he goes to the kingdom of Vifu seated in a VimAna resplendent like the Sun along with his manes and relation and is adored by the nymphs. — 15. One who performs the 16 kinds of ordinances mentioned before is not reborn. — 16. One who hears about them in company of one's wife and sons, etc., in a temple of Visu, also attains the realm of the Lord Vinu, and remains there for one kalpa.*— 17. Here ends the 289th Chapter of Matsya Purdviam on MahSbhAtaghata Manu. — "Lord! be gracious enough to name, in brief, the Kalpas mentioned by you in course of your description of the measurement and duration of Kalpas. — 1. Matsya. — " I shall now give you the names of all those Kalpas, the mere mention of which gives the benefit of having recited the sacred Vedas, and destroys all the great sins." — 2. They are: — C) vSta (2) Ntlaldhita, (3) VSmadfiva, (4) Rathamtara, (5) Raurava, (6) Deva, (7) Vrihat, (8) Kandarpa, (9) Sadya, (10) Itlana, (11) Tama, (12) Stirasvata, (13) Udfina, (14) Gruda, (15) Kaurina, (16) Nrasitpha, (17) Samna, (18) &gnfiya, (19) S6ma, (20) Mdnava, (21) Tatapumfina, (22) Vaikuntlia, (23) Lakshml, (24) S&vitrl, (25) Gh6ra, (26) VArAha, (27; Vair&ja, (28) Gauri, (29) Mnhevara, in course of whi Tripura was annihilated, (30) Pittri, at the end of which occurs Lord Brahm&'s ParamS. Kuhu. These Kalpas form one month of 30 days of Brahmd, each Kalpa forming a day; and one who hears them is freed from all sins. The kalpas have been named by the Ijord BrahmS after the names of the significant events taking place in them and after the name of who had the highest glorious career in the beginning of each. — 3-12. These Kalpas are divided into Samklrna, Tamas, Rajas, Sattvik and are classified according to Rajastama. — 13. In the Sankirpa Kalpas Sarasvati and the Pittris are glorified; the T4masa Kalpas are endowed with the glories of Agni and iiva. During the Rajas Kalpa the glory of Brahma is prominent. The Purfipas as revealed by Brahmd in each Kalpa are glorified in the corresponding Kalpa. During the Sfitvika Kalpas the glory of Visnu is most prominent. — 14-16. And in course of the same Kalpas men advanced in the practice of yoga attain emancipation. One who reads Brahma Purdna and Padma Purdpara on the occasion of each festival, is granted abundance of wealth and prosperity and Dharma by the Lord Brahm4. He who hears these Purfinas at every festival and gives away things made of gold on the occasion of each festival, goes to the realm of Vinu or Brahmfi where he is venerated by the seers. It drives away all his sins. — 17-19. Oue should give away the images the Kalpas in the form of Munis O'king! I have thus described to you the whole of the Purina SaiphiUs, which are the dispeller of all sins and the giver of health and wealth. 20 years of Brahm4 are equal to one day of Siva; and 100 years of fiva to one OEAFTEB OGXG. wink of the eye of Vi§ 9 u. When Vinu awakes the universe becomes conscious, and when He reposes it is annihilated. — 21-22. Suta said: — So saying. Lord Matsya disappeared before all then and there. In the present Manvantara, Bhagwan Vaivasvata Maaa the scion of the family of Sun, is ruling after creating various beings. His reign is going on unto this day. — 23-25. Sdta. — "fiigis! I have narrated the Matsya Pur&pa to yon. It is the crown of all the iSafitras." — 26. Here ends the 290th Chapter of Matsya Purdaam on the narration of Kalpas. Sflta said: — " I have related to you, 0, sages! the whole of the Matsya PurSa according to my intellect, as it was revealed by the Lord' before the king Vaivasvata Manu for Dharma, KSma, and Artba. — 1. It begins with the discourses of Manu and the Lord, known as ManusamvM and deals with the following subjects in successive order, viz. — the history of BrShinada, the driraka Sdtpkhya as described by BrahinS, the birth of the Dovas, demons and the Maruts. The descriptions of the Madanadvddadt ordinance, the ways of the worship of the Lokapdis, the description of the Manvantaras, the history of king Vena, the birth of the Sun and Vaivasvata and the coming of Buddha. — 2-4. Then it deals with the families of the manes, the times of performing Srdddha, Pitritirtha Pravdsa, the birth of the moon, the history of Yay&ti, the glory of Svdmikdrtika, the history of the Vrini and YSdava houses. — 5-6. The curse of Bbrign, the curses of Vi§pu on the Daityas, the glory of Lord Puruiica, the history of Agni family, the names and the bulk of the Punlnas, Kriyd Yoga, the Nekgatva Suinkliyaka Vrata, Martanda Sayana Vrata, Krindstami Vrata, the Rohini and Moon's ordinances, the ways of laying out tanks, &o., and of planting trees. — 7-9. The descriptions of Saubhdgyatlayana Vrata, Agastya Vrata, Ananta- tritiyn Vrata, Rasakalyapi Vrata, Ardrdnandakarl Vrata, Sdrasvata Vrata, — 10 - 11. As well as about the Upardgdbhisgkavrata, Saptamisvpana Vrata, Bhimadvddfl, Anaqjgailayana, AiJiinydrfayana Vrata, Amgdra, the seven Saptaipls, Vidokadvddaili, ordinances and the ways of giving away the gifts of the SumSru tenfold and performing the worship of Navagrahas. — 12-13. The form of the nine Grahas, about the livachaturdash, Sarvaphala- tydga Vrata, Saipkrdipti Vibhhtidvddaili, ladtivrata, ordinances, the benefits of the 60 ordinances, the kinds of baths, the glories of Praydga, the names of all the sacred places, the benefits of Paildirama, the description of the dvipas and the Lokas; — 14-16. The description of the movements of the Sun and Moon, on the chariot of the Sun; on the celestial luminous bodies, the glory of Dhruva, the description of the realms of the Devas and TripurSsura i — 17. TEE UAT8YA PUBANAU. The benefits of offerings of Pbda to the manes, tiie durations of the periods of the Manvantaras, the birth and greatness of the demon Vajrftm ga, the birth of Tarak&sura, the glory of Tarakasura, Divfinumantrana, the birth of P&rvati, the aceticism of iva, the burning of Cupid, the lament of Rati, the going of the goddess Pfvrvati to the place of asceticism and the joy of iva 18-20. The dialogue of P&rvatt and the sage, the rejoicings of the marriage of Pfirvati, the birth of Svmik&rtika, the conquering of TSrak&sura and his death, the description of Nrisiipha, the coming into being of the BrahmEnda out of the lotus, the history of the annihilation, the death of Andhaka 21-22. > The glory of KSifi, Mrmadfi., the description of Gotras and Pravaras, the history of the manes, about the giving away of cows, and the skin of a black deer, the history of S&vitrt, the duties of kings; —23-24. The times of setting out on a journey, the fruits and effects of dreams, the glory of Vftmana, the history if Varaha, the churning of the milky ocean.— 25-26. The drinking of poison by liva; the fight between the Devas and the Asuras, worship of the Devas, on the characteristics of palaces, pandak, and housebuilding, the forms of the temples and pandals, thq history of Puru dynasty, the narration of the coming sovereigns, the de- scription of the 16 gifts such as Tuludana, etc., the names of the Kalpas, which completes the index of the Pur&na.— 27-28. This the Matsya Purana is most sacred. It is the giver of long life, fame, prosperity and dispellor of all sins.— 29. One who reads oven one pada of tliis Puranara is liberated from all sins and attains the realm of the Ijord Visnu where one enjoys all bliss after getting a form as handsome as that of Cupid. neve ends the 291st chapter of the Matsya Purdmm on the conclusion and narration, w brief, of the contents of the Purdmtn the end. Till', I'ls'u TABLE OF contents CiiArmi 1,-— BonorticLion. At the end of the Ion Baer ificc, 8annaka and other Rhis cnpafied in holy conversation asked Siita, well versod in PanrAnic lores, the cause of the Lord assuroing the form of a fish, how did MahAdeva becomo Bhairava and PurAri and for what reason did ho become a mendicant. At that Silta told Saiinaka and other the reason of the Lord assuming the form of a fish and the meeting of Matsya and Mann...... 1-6 ,, 2. -Then being ordainea by the Lord, Mann tying bis boat to tho tentacles of tho divine fish, using tho serpent as ropo, and saluting JnnArdana after tlio delngo was over, seated on tho boat asked the Lord, wdio was in tho form of tho fish, the origin and tho end of tho Universe and the Laws of Gift and Sruffdha and about tho division of caste, etc. At that the Lord NArdyaa told him the origin of tlio Universe and its end... *... 0-9 „ 9.- Manu's qnestion to Matsya as to how the Lord Brahmd became four-faced and how did he create tho Universe. Then the origin from Brahnid of the Veda and the origin of Marichi, tJio ten mental ones, and the origin of Daka, tho ton corporal ones, as told by Matsya, and tho appearance of the five faces of Brahmd in order to see tlio beauty of SatarOpdand the narration of tho origin of Swayiimblui and others............ 0-12 „ 4. -The description of tho 1st creation. Absence of sin on tho part of Brahmd by going to his own daughter. Mann's question to Matsya as to tho advisability of tho marriage relations between Sagotras and their children. Matsya's answer to tho offoot that it does not tend to the w'elfaro of mankind in discussing the propriety or otherwise of the actions and conduct of gods. Then J{r.Tlimd, who was ashamed on account of this incestuous connec- tion with his dangliior, cursed KSmadeva tliat he should bo ere long turned into nslios by Maluideva. Being pleased with his solicitations ho gave him a boon that he would bo born again. Then Manu's production of Vam.adeva and others in SatrQpfts. From Vamadeva the origin of Brdhniaiias. Then tho production of Priyavrata and Uttanapdda in his wife Ananti by Manu of austere penanco. Prom Uttanapdda the birth of Dhruva by his wife Sunitd. Tlie attainment of tho boon of gett ing a lxcd place by Brahmd as a result of his penances lasting for three thousand years. Dhriia produced a virtuous son in tho daughtor of Manu Hhanya. 8istd produced Kripddi ihroiigli Siichaya, daughtor of Agni. Tho begetting of Uakaa by tho ton Pracholas in Marisa, tho daughter of Moon. Then tho narration of tho birth of 80 crores of boings...... 12-16 „ 6. — Tho description of tho birth of gods and others. Then Daksa, seeing tho final journey undertaken his thousand sons by advice of Ndrada, produced on Panchjavi. Ho produced another thousand sons known as ftjhavala. They, too, went tho path of their brothers at Ndrada's instigations. Then after that ho produced sixty daughters and gave them to Pharma and others. Then tho birth of Kdrtikoya in tho clumps of rood. And tho description of tho birth of all the diPorent gods from those girls...... 16-18 „ C.>-Tho description of Kasyapa's family......... 18-21 CiiAPTiiK 7 —The birth of eons of Ditis known as Marutaa. Thoro at Siawaut* pauohak, on the banks of Saraswati, Ditl, whoso sons wore killl practising austoro penancos» in order to got sons porforniod in duo ritOB the vrata of Madan Dw&datfi. By virtue of tho vrata Lord Kasyapa appeared and offered her a boon. At that Diti asked for* sons who would be killers oflndra and afllictors of all denas. Kasyapa, too, according to his vow, gave her the desired boon. Indra, hearing about Kyapa's boon to Diti, feigning to servo her mother and finding a looiwiole, vis., that she wont to sleep without washing her feet, entered the womb of Diti and cut her son by vajra into seven paits and again cut each of those parts into seven parts. Then determining that, by tho virtue of tho greatness of Krlsna pujdt she cannot bt killed, appeased tho awakened mother, saying ' Don't weep.* Let the Marutas become tho partici- pators of sacrifice and taking Diti on an ferial car wont to Heaven along with Maruta and others............ 2126 -Treats of the anointment for kingship. Then Brahma, in tho sover- eignty of tho earth, made Ohandramft the lord of medicinal herbs, sacrifices, fasts and penances; stars, planets, Brahinanas, trees, thickets and creepers; Vanina of waters; Knbora of wealth; Vianu of all suns; Fire of all vasus; Daksa of prajdpatf; Indra of r/ind; Prahlftda of demons; Yama of manos; Siva of demons and others; tho Himalayas of mountains; tho Ocean of waters; Chitraratha of gandluirvas and others; Vasuka of serpents; Taktaka of othor siiakos; Airslvata of olophants; tho Peacock of birds; Uchaisravft of horses; tho Lion of other beasts; tho Bnjl of tho cows;.'ind tho Trees of the herbs. Tho deuas adharina, Buukhapada, KotumAnn and Hiranyaromana were made kings of all four directions, oast, south, we*8t and north respectively, Tlicy still protect tho uni- verse by ruling over tho directions by destroying tho onomios... 2(>2t „ U. -Tho description of Maiivantara. The order of namos of those sous... 27-29

अध्याय 174

श्लोक 45

पक्षाभ्यां चारुपत्राभ्याम् आवृत्य दिवि लीलया युगान्ते सेन्द्रचापाभ्यां तोयदाभ्यामिवाम्बरम्

pakṣābhyāṃ cārupatrābhyām āvṛtya divi līlayā yugānte sendracāpābhyāṃ toyadābhyāmivāmbaram

हिन्दी अर्थ

कुर्यात् सप्तपलादूर्ध्वमासहस्त्राच्च शक्तितः॥ ४ लम्बे होने चाहिए। इन्हें अपनी आर्थिक शक्तिके सजात्या अनुसार सात पल सोनेसे ऊपर एक हजार पलतकका संस्थाप्यानि च सर्वाणि कृष्णाजिनतिलोपरि। बनवाना चाहिए। इन सभी कुण्डोंको कृष्णमृगके

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The description of Vena family. As Vena, tho son of Sunotha, the daughter of Myityu of Anga PrajApati, was engaged in sinful deeds, tho sagos in order to bring.about law and order approached liim, but when the king did not pay hood to their counsel they killed him by their curse and being afraid of anarchy, tho sinless Brah- maaas churned his body by force. By churning his body the races of Micclihas, came out of his body black as soot being tho portion of evil qaalltics of his mother; and from the portion of his father appeared the right hand with groat dilliculty a most brilliant heavenly figure armed with bow and arrow and club of tho name of Pyithu. Being anointed by tho Brahuianas ho prac- tised severe austerities and by the blessings of Vishnu bccamo most powerful. Seeing tho earth devoid of all righteous deeds Pfithu prepared hirnsolf to burn her by his anger and who trem- bling took the form of a cow and began to run. Sho stopped and asked what to do. Tho king making Swayambhu Manu as tho calf milked tho cow with his own han of tho desirod-for grains for all the world, moving or fixed. Thon the description of how tho sagos milked tho earth using tho moon as the calf.... 29-82 Chap FEU II.- -The description of tho mooting, of Bndha in the history of tho lunar and solar races. RAjni, the daughter of Vivaswat a Raivat a brought forth Raivata, Prabha gavo birth to PrabhAt, Sarajfii, tho daughter of ViavakarmA, became tho mother of Manu. She also gavo birth to Yama and YamuuA, who wore twins. Thon Samjni, unable to boar tho power of the Sun, producing one lacly from her body known as ChhAyA and directing hor to stay near him went away elsewhere. The Sun mistaking hor to bo SamjilA satisfied his desires. Ho produced from hor SAvarpi Manu of tho same Varna and Sani and Tapatf and Vifti. Then Yama seeing that sho pays more attention to hor sons boebming angry throw a kick on his mother. Learning from tho lips of Twastra that this is OhhAya and hearing SaipjilA came to was in tho form of VadawA, uncalled and stayed in* tho country of Maru ho being passionafco going there in the form of a horse enjoyed with her. SaipjuA doubting that ho was some one cIbo throw bis semen through her nostrils. Tho two Asifiiis wore born out of that seed. Vaivasata Mann had ton poworfal soiis» IkwAku and others, out of whom lla, in order to win tho whole oarth, visited all tho countries and reached tlio garden of Sambhu and was transformed into a woman by tho curse of Siva. Budha, the son of the Moon, looks at her while wandering in the forest and desires to marry. Sho, too, lived with him for long.... S2«8<i CHAracu 12,- -Tho brothers of Ila sot out in search of tho king and reaching tho hormitago of Budha saw the horso; '*tho splendour of tho Mora** turiiod into a maro, and hearing thocauso from tho lips of Vasistha began to ploaso Siva. The Lord Biva said that if Iho IkswAku performed tho Aswainedha sacriftco ho would become a Kimpurusa. They performed the sacrifice and Ila became a Kimpurusa. For ono month assuming tho form of a woman and for anot her that of man and staying in the house of Budha, Ila becamo pregnant. Purhrava became tho increaser of the lunar dynasty. Ila came to bo called Suduinna after Eimprusa and from her were born throe sons Utkala and others. He crowning Purdrava in Pratisthana wont to liavrita to enjoy the glory of tho race of the sun... SG-SB „ 13. - Tho description of tho family of Vairdja Pitpis. In those regions there woro a group of throo incorporoal and four corporeal beings. The Yir&jas disturbed in thoir Yoga practices attained Sandtana (old) regions and at tho end of Brahma*s day will again become Brahniviidins. They having attained Sdnkhya-Yoga obtained success in which there is no possibility of rebirth. Tlion follows the account that yogis should bo fed by offerers at srdddlux. Then follows tho narration of tho birth of two sons of Mcnakft and Erauilcha of HiraaLaya born of Manasis daughter of tho Pitria and of Mon& three daughters wore born, Uma, Eka- parna and Aparna, who woro devoted to the practices of Yoga and rospoctivcly married to Rndra, Sita and Jaigisavya. Then in tJio sacriheo of Dak§a his daughter Sati not liuding her husband invited among the hosts of gods asked why her husband was not called, was answered by Daksa that ho was not considered worthy of being invited in tho sacrifice as ho is tho source of all evil being, the author of destruction. Hearing that, out of anger desirous of destroying tho body which she owed to liim and cursing him, "You will bo tho only son of ten Pitpis and as a Ksattriya you will obtain destruction at the hand of Hudra in a horso sacrifice.'* Having recourse to Yogic power sho consumed herself through her own Fire and Daksa approaching her said "What is this'*? *'Bo pleased** O omniscient ono You should not leave mo.'* Thus requested by Daksa sho said. " What I have begun 1 must accomplish, you should practise penance near mo after your sacrifice is destroyed by 8iva in order to ploaso mo you will bo born of the ton Prajfipatis and then out of my parts sixty daughters will bo born to you.'* She then said to Daksa "By practising penance near mo you will visit the several manifesta- tions named Yisfilfiksi and 107 others in 108 places such as V&r&n&si, etc., and by this you will obtain excellent Yoga, Then follows the 108 names of Gauri......... 30-43 „ 14. Tho description of tho family of AgnisvAtta Pitpis. Then tho birth of Am&vasya (Now Moon). Achhod, tho daughter of tho Pitpis practising penance for a thousand divine years saw tho Pitpis come to her for granting her boon being pleased with her penance and being ovorconio by passion desired Amftvasya. Fallen from her poTianco by this sinful desire and being ashamed and with her face downcast desired all the Pitpis. The Pitpis thus solicited granted her boons in these words. " Acting unlike tho scion of a Fit pi, you will bo born in tho world of the mortals as tho daughter of tho King Vasil and marrying Parfisara you will get a son named Badrftyana. Ho will divide ono Veda into several parts, and bear- ing two*Ksctraja sons Chitrfthgada and Vichitravira, to King jftntanu, a part of tho sea and of tho family of Purus. You will be known as Praiisihapadi astaki in tho Pitrl loka and Batyavati on earth... '... '...... 43-44 Chaviku Vh -Tlio dosoription of tho family of Barhifa Pitpis* Thou thoir daughter named Pivari whilo practising penauoo seeing tho Lord who being pleased liad como to her to offer a boon wanted a husband who would bo possessed of Yoga, beauty and able to curb his.passions. Then tho Lord granted her a boon in those words "teiuka, master of Vof/o, son of VyAsa will bo your husband and from him you will get a daughter) named Kritvi possessed of Vogie virtues, and will be the wife of tho King of the Panch&la, and tho mother of Brahmadatta. Krisna) Gaura, Prablui and biimbhu will bo your sons, you will obtain mol(a with your hus- band after giving birth to those children.' ' In tho solar world there aro tho regions eallod Marichigarblias where reside the IlavLsin&was, tho J'itria of kings. Of these Ksatriya Pitpis, Yasnda was tho M'inuia daughter, sho w.is the wife of Ainsuinaua, who was tho son of Panchajana..She became famous as tho mother of Dilipa and gratidmotlier of Bliagirabha. Tho doscriiitioii td the Pibris runs on. Then tho description of silver plates, otc., which the Pitris Avero fond of. Then the moution of Mitsur, hemp and black mustard, etc., which aro to bo avoided in a srfjddha............ 44. |0 „ 1<».—The ceremony of »rdddha. Then Mann, hearing the description of ' the Pitpis, asked kcaava: " On what day, how and when tho s/vn dha is to bo performed and what aro tho different kinds, what liPAlimauas arc to bo fed and what are to bo avouh d on tho ardddha day" Then tho description of tho duties to bo performed and rules to bo observed by tho performers of smdd/ta and tJio guests to bo fod according to Matsya. Then an account of tho distribu- tion of tho balls of rico to goat, cows and IlrAlimanas...... 49-5 1 „ 17.— Then tho account of general auspicious ceremonios. Then tho l)urticular days and kinds ot srdddhu to be? perforinod. Then 1 tiio various liccs and tho flesh of the different animals which please tho manes and tho period of timci. Moreover which diff.Tonb portions of tho Veda to ho recited at tho timrj of feast- ing in sr./ddha. Then tho right to the srdrfdha coromoiiios of those who are not invested with tho sacred tiireid. In this brdddha tho worship of the Pitpis to follow that of tho MaLris, and barley is to bo used instead of sesame. Then the description of *ho rights of fciiiclras by tho wonl ' numa/t \ Tiion the chief light of fcludra is in gift and tho fruition of all thoir desires is obtaiuod through gift............ r* 4 -C 0 „ 1 . -'I'll' t'e -cj'iption of Sapinilikrirana. Then the narration of aaucha of tlui four castes. Then th'o description of tho duties hogiii- nii-.g from tho first day until tho H.ipituliVaiana ceremony. Tlii u the account ol Le])a and Bhakta Sa[)in'aas)iip *...... (;i),G2 „ 19. - Tiieii tho (b'SCTiptioii of tho fruition of th ) dllTeronb »mdd/ia. ibnv are the hurjjas and kovijitg to f)c offered what huvnas aro olfered to vvli.it ac/u/s and what kaz-i/a.s oflored to what Brflhmana I'oacJiwhat Bitpis in tlu region ui' Also the mention of the merits obtained by the porformer.s of irdddha...... C2-C3 -The account of the ridicule of tho ant in conneebi- n with the merit of.'swddha......... 03-60 „ 21. TJic description of the greatness of Pitpis in ennnection with tlio pi-rformanco of srdddha. T1h*h in that town they were born as the sens of iStidaridru, the Brahmana and tliey thought of prac- ti.slng pen.aiico. Then Sudaridra prevented them by saying that to go out to t!jo forest leaving an aged father behind was no virtuo. Tlien the narration by the sons of their former births. Then tho departure of tho sons to the forest and the arrival of Sudaridra to thei'alaco. Then tho worship of Visrui by Vibhrilja, who w\as solicitous ot getting a son. Then Vibhrija obtains a boon from tho Lord, Then tho iirrival of Brahmadatta, tho son, at Iho place where tho ants were united. Then, at Brahmadatta's smiling, tho conver- sation between him and Sannati. Then Brahmadatta's romom- brance of the Lord to put an end to tho quarrel which had ensued, and fiiidingof the Lord In a dream. Mooting with iho old BrAhmana next morning and in course of their mutual conversation his remembrance of their former birth. Repenting for his fall from yoga, giving that Br&hmana some gift, ho dismissed him. Then. the installation of Visvaksen, his son on the throne, meotlngof all at Manasa, The mention of the merits of hearing the recital of the Pitf is...... ••• 66-68 CiiAi*TKR 22.— The end of the description of sr/tddha. Narration ot the time of doing irdddha and the result of doing imddha at tho proper tioje. Accounts of the greatness of Gaytl and other holy places and also about tho gods. Description of Naimlsa forest, also tho result of performing imddha on the banks of Sarayu, Irivatf, Yamuna, Chandrabhaga and Vonumati. The narration ot tho greatness of other holy rivers and accounts of gods, also signs of tho time. Showing the production of kusa and black sesamun from tho body of Visuu, also tho result of hearing and reading of tho greatness of holy places............ C8-72 „ 23.— Tho account of tho fault of the Moon in tho narration of tho Innar dynasty. Then the description of the birth of the Moon, his gaining superiority over the Brahmanas. Description of the Moon getting a boon from Yisnu. In tho Rajashya sacrifices performed by the Moon Brahma and other gods became priests. After tho conclusion of the sacrificial bath, dcsiious of seeing the Moon's face Laksmi and other new goddesses forsaking their respective husbands adored the Moon. Account of the fault of the Moon, and the description of Tara, also an account of tho battle between the Moon and blva. Tho mooting of Tara and Brihaspati... 72-75 „ 24.— Beginning of the story of Yayati. Then tho birth of Bndha from Tard. Then tho god's question put to Tdra " Whoso son is this On being answored that he was from tho Moon, the latter ac- cepted him.................. 70-79 „ 25.*— Eacha obtains the knowledge of the elixir of lifo. Eacha goes to Sukra in order to obtain tho knowledge of tho elixir of life by tho order of Indra and others. Out of spite for Eacha, and in order to protect themselves, tho demons killed Eacha, who was grazing the cows, and gave its corpse to W'olves and jackals, t/ukra brought him back to life and Kacha told him with a bow that ho was killed by the demons. Then, again, be was killed while gathering flowers and again came to life by tearing the stomach. Eacha learns from Bukra the knowledge of restoring one to life. Narration of the faults of Brdhmanas taking wiiio...... 80-83 „ 26 - Both Eacha and Dovaydni enrso each other. Then a dobato between Kaoha and Dovaydni, Dovaydni curses " You shall never accom- plish this knowledge of safijivani." Eacha curses ** No son of a ri.si will accept you as his wife," Eacha goes to heaven... 84-85 „ 27.— Quarrel between Sarraisthd and Devaydni. Barmisthd puts on Devayani's dross. Sho throws Dovaydni into a we'll. Mooting of Nahusa and Dovaydni and her rescue from tho well. When Yaydti has gone, Devaydni speaks to Ghurpikd. Qhurnikd com- municates tho liistory of forest to Sukra. Bukra comes to forest. Conversation between Barmistlia and Bukra......... 85-87 „ 28.— Talks between Bukra and Dovaydni. Bukra counsels Dovaydni, but she refuses his advice............ 87-88 „ 29.— Slavery of Siarmislhd to Dovaydni, Eayyagoes to Yfisaparvan and abuses him. Vri.saparvan says to Bukra as you aro going away leaving us, then I shall throw myself into tho ocean. Bukra replies " whether you enter tho ocean or not, I cannot tolerate tho insult to my daughter, so try to please my daughter." Conversa- tion between Devaydni and Vfi.saparvau. Devaydni enslaved to Barmisthd. Then Bukra goes to the capital with Devaydni... 88-00 „ 80.— Dovaydni's marriage. In this connection sho goes to the forest with a thousand of her maids for sporting. Yaydti comes then. Their mutual conversation. Dovaydni's prayer to Yaydti: " Please, make me your wife." Devaydni is given away to Yaydti by Bukra. Yay dti enters tho houso............ 00-02 CiupTeii ni, -Mootiuis; oJL Yayiiti and Yayftii Uvea In Asoka irovo roakiiiK 8armistha, tho daaghtor of Yrifaparvana, ono of hHi thousand maid sorvants, at the inatanoo of Dovav toi. Doy nydnl gets a son. Convorsatlon between fiarmiha and Yay&ti in tho Aka grovo. Moilon of tho apna of wife's maid servants as no heir. Yayftti ge& a son from Sarmtfthft......... 93-94 „ 82. -8nkra curses YayAtl. Conversation between Sarmisthd and Yayilti. Yadii and Turvasxi, sons of YayiitI, bom of Dovayiinu Tho mooting of tho sons of ChvayAut and thoso of iarmithA Convorsation between pevay,'i\i and iSarmiftha. Yay&ti and DovayAni go to Hukra. Sukra cursed Yayfitl'that he would bo at once atrickoii with decrepit old ago The removal of the curse to Yayftti who sought tho protection of 8ukra............ 94 99 „ 83.-Puru agrocs to take upon himself his father's senility. When Yadii did not consent to take upon himsolf his father's senility* Yayfiti cursed him, ** You will bo childless." Then YayAti curses Turvasu who is reluctant to take upon himself his father's decrepit old ago. A like ciirso to Druhya* the second son, and Anu* tho third sou. Tho fourth, Puru, accepts his father's dd ago...... 97 08 „ 34— Puru installed on the throne. YayAti rules tho country righteously on tho removal of his old age. The endowment, of youth fro»ii Puru. Yayfiti transfers the kingdom to Puru and goes out to tlio forest ill the company of Brahmauas......... 90-100 „ 35,— Ysiy&ti ascends heaven. Uis fall. His return to Hoavon in company with King Vasiimat............... 100401

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श्लोक 46

नीललोहितपीताभिः पताकाभिरलंकृतम् केतुवेषप्रतिच्छन्नं महाकायनिकेतनम्

nīlalohitapītābhiḥ patākābhiralaṃkṛtam ketuveṣapraticchannaṃ mahākāyaniketanam

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प्रथमं पूरयेत् कुण्ड लवणेन विचक्षणः॥ ५ चर्मपर रद्ध गये तिलके ऊपर स्थापित करना चाहिए। द्वितीयं पयसा तद्वत् तृतीयं सर्पिषा पुनः। विद्वान् पुरुषको प्रथम कुण्डको लवणसे, द्वितीय कुण्डको चतुर्थं तु गुडेनैव दध्ना पञ्चममेव च॥ ६ दुग्धसे, तृतीयको घृतसे, चतुर्थको गुडुसे, पञ्चमको षष्ठं शर्करया तद्वत् सप्तमं तीर्थवारिणा। दहीसे, छठेको चीनीसे तथा सातवेंको तीर्थोके पवित्र स्थापयेल्लवणस्थं तु ब्रह्माणं काञ्चनं शुभम्॥ ७ जलसे पूर्ण करना चाहिए। फिर लवण कुण्डमें सुवर्ण- केशवं क्षीरमध्ये तु घृतमध्ये महेश्वरम्। त अको, उःधकुण्डके माई भवान विय, घृतकुण्डमें भगवान् शिवकी, गुड्कुण्डमें भगवान् भास्करकी, भास्करं गुडमध्ये तु दधिमध्ये निशाधिपम्॥ ८ दधिकुण्डमें चन्द्रमाकी, शर्कराकुण्डमें लक्ष्मीकी और शर्करायां न्यसेल्लक्ष्मी जलमध्ये तु पार्वतीम्। जलकुण्डमें पार्वतीकी स्थापना करनी चाहिए। सभी कुण्डोंको सर्वेषु सर्वरत्नानि धान्यानि च समन्ततः॥ ९ सभी ओरसे रत्नों तथा अन्नोंद्वार अलंकृत करना

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„ 8C.— Convorsation between Indra and YayiUi. Narration to liidra of tho instructions imparted to Puru............ tOl „ 37. Aaika siieaks to Yayfiti wlien ho drops from hoavon on tho Verniinatiou of his merits. Dialogue between Indra and Yayfiti and description of master............... 102 „ 38.— Dialogue between AsUka and Yay&ti. Yay.fiti speaks to Astaka about Vedfiiita. Descriptions of tho enjoyments ho had '...103404 „ 39.- Advice to Yayfiti, Astaka asks Yayfiti why did ho como to enjoy the world while he was living in Paradise. Yayfiti's reply. Account of th<i origin of body. Getting a meritorious life througli merits and a sinful life through sins. Account of penance and charity as means of attaining heaven...............104 106 „ 40. Yayfiti's account of different Asramas. Distinctive features of Munis..................100 108 „ 41. - Yayfiti's refusal to ascend heaven through tho merits of others. Account of tho various regions of heaven. Dialogue between Pratardana and Yayfiti............108-110 „ 42. Salvation of Yayfiti. Dialogue between Yayfiti, Vasnm ala and others 110-U2 „ 43. -Description of tho glory of Yadii. Kfirtavirya asks four boons from Datta. Pacifying tho ocean by his thousand arms. Conflnemont of Rfivapa in Mahismati. Curse against Arjuna. Description of 100 sons of Kartavirya of whom five were warriors. Tho fruit of uttering the birth of Kfirtavirya......... 112-115 „ 44 - The story of Kfirtavirya and others. Adilya comes to Kfirtavirya in tho form of a Brfihraana. Kfirtavirya gives food to him. Apava enters water. Description of the dynasty of King Krostu and Vidarbha. Chaitrfi became tho wife of Jayfimagha. Jayfimagha, liaving no sons, got a victory in war. Then getting tho daughter said to tho queen through fear of her that she was a daugtcr-iii law. Then in duo courso she got a son Vidarbha by name. Tho fruit of uttering the description of tho dynasty of Andhaka... 1 15-120 „ 45.- Beginning of the dynasty of Vrisni. Description of tho Syfimautak jewel. Acceptance of 8atyabhfimfi by Kpiiia. Description of Anl- mitra dynasty............... 120422 M 46.- Description of VfisnL dynasty. Tho IdrUi of tlio Panda vas. Ohaptbr* 47.— Sttkra'fl curse on Asuras. The birth of 6ri Efina. The names of 16,000 wives and sons. The description of Nfisiqiha and other avatdrs, jankara bom to Bhftrgava for his ansteritios. Bukra's praise of Mahddeva. Meeting of Jaranti and lnkra. Bpihaspatrs deception of the Asuras in disguise of K&vya. Prabltida's narration before 6ukra of the boon given by Lord, The description of the doings of Deva and Asura. ••• ,f 4S.<-Tho description of the dynasty of Turvasu and its foUowors. Birth of Ahga. Meeting of Dirghatama and Bali. The descrip- tion of the family of Ahgas. Birth of Rarna. M 49. —Description of the family of Purus. Birth of BharadvAja from Brihaspati. Description of the Brihatksatra family. Account of the origin of Ugranyudha. Account of the dynasty of A jamida 50.- Continuation of the description of the family of I'uru and of the AjAmida family in this connection. Birth of JarAsandha. Descrip- tion of Apadhyataand Devapi. Description of s'Antanii, Birth of Dovavrata from HAntanu and JAhnavi. Birth of tlio progeny by Krisnadvaipa 3 'Ana on tho'wife of Chitravirya. Description of tho enrsd of VaisimpAyana to Pariksit and of the future family of Adhisoma Kfisna -Account of tho family of Agiii. The origin of Agni and its various names. The origin of Dhisnu. -The greatness ot yoga. Tho excellence of Earmar/ogfa over J/idHU- yoga. Ceremony of panchn yajiia. One endowed with the 22 Propitious marks if without tho qualities of self has no right to moka. The qualities of Self......... -The precedence of PurAnas. Their number. Tho merit of making tho gift of a PurAna. The characteristic feature of a PurAna. Tho distinctive marks of tho oxcollent Pur A pas. The fruit of read- ing and bearing tho precedence of the PurAnas. .54. -The vow of Naksatra Purusa. Tho fruit of that vow 55,— The vow of Aditya Sayana and its fruit. This vow was observed even by Yasi St ha and others 66.— Tho vow of KpisnAstami. In what month Siva is to be worshipped by what name.* 0*no fasting on KfisnAftami day is worshipped in the regions of Siva being rovorod by tho gods for 2,100 kalpaa..,. The vow of Roll! fu Chandra Sayana. Discourse between tho Lord and NArada. The rules for tho performance of tho different vows. The fruit of the vow... 58 —Tho rules about tanks. Tho dimensions of sacrificial posts. Tho fruit of staying in tho water in tho rainy days — Tho process of consecrating a tree. Attaining of svarga by planting — The ordinance of SaubhAgya Sayan. Description of SaubhAg'a AstakA. The various ways of worship by married women 61— Birth of Agastya. Process of his worship. Dialogue between NArada and Mahesvara. Birth of Agastya by the curse of Indra on fire and water 62.— Vow of Anaiita TpitiyA, The various ways. The fruits of vows... 03.— Tho ordinance of RasakalyAiii tritiyA. In the month of mdgha salt must be given up. Tho * narration of tho fruit of a thousand agniatotm by giving golden lotuses — The vow of ArdrAnandakari TritiyA.— The various ways of wor- shipping tho goddess along with Siva -Vow of Ak 9 aya TritiyA. Its result — Tho vow of SArasvata. Description of Astatava. The process of vow and its fruit — The method of bathing in Solar and Lunar oolipsos 172- 173 173- 175 176-180 180-181 182-186 197- 198 198- 109 199- 201 ( viii ) ClIAPTKR 68, —The ordinance of bftthing on SaptamL The procofts of ablation for tho prevention from death of infants and young men. The method of the ritual and its fruits.........201-205 60.— Vow of Bhimadvddasi. The method and its fruit...... 205-209 — Vow of Annngarirm.. Women question DAlabhya tho duties of prosti- utes. The method of worshipping E&ma......... 209-2 l.'i — Tho vow of AsunyasayanadvitiyA. The vow to bo performed to expiate sin if anybody goes to another's wife either through cupidity or arrogance. Its method.........213-215 — Tho vow of Ahgfiraka. Dialogue between PipplAda and Yndhisthira. The discourse between Virochana and Bhdrgava. Birth of Virhha- dra from the sweat of Mahfideva who was enraged and about to destroy tho sacrifice of Daksa. After destroying tho sacrifice when Virabhadra was going to annihiiato the world ho was prevent- ed, He became tho planet Mars. Tho process of this vow... 215-218 — Tho method of worshipping Briliaspati and 8ukra...... 218-219

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श्लोक 47

अरुणावरजं श्रीमान् आरुह्य समरे विभुः सुवर्णवर्णवपुषा सुपर्णं खेचरोत्तमम्

aruṇāvarajaṃ śrīmān āruhya samare vibhuḥ suvarṇavarṇavapuṣā suparṇaṃ khecarottamam

हिन्दी अर्थ

२०७८६ मत्स्यपुराण तुलापुरुषवच्छेषमत्रापि परिकल्पयेत्। चाहिए। शेष कार्य तुलापुरुषदानकी भाँति सम्पन्न करना ततो वारुणहोमान्ते स्नापितो वेदपुङ्गवैः॥ १० चाहिए। तत्पश्चात् महावारुणी आहुतियाँ प्रदानकर वेदज्ञ ब्राह्मणोंद्वारा अभिषिक्त यजमान इन कुण्डोंकी तीन बार

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— Tho vow of Kalya na Sap tarai. The worship is to bo performed by calling the sun by different names according to tho quarte?/. East, etc. The process and its fruit... — -Tho Visoka Saptami vow— Its method...... ... — The Pliala Saptami vow— Its method — The vow of Sarkara Saptami— Its method — The vow of KamalA, Bapiami. Its method — The vow of Mand.ara Bnptami.— Its method 80.— Tlie vowof *SnbhaSaptnmi.-- Its method and tlio worship of a milch cow 22.3-22.5 22.5-220 226- 227 «• 227- 228 — The vow of Visoka Dvadasi.— Its method and worship of Ijaksmi 228-230 — The gift of GnOadhonn in tho vow of Visoka nvada.si and iho .syml)olioal images of cows. The preparation of tho dhonu and its presentation............... 231-233 — The gpoatnoss of charity. Discoup.se between NArada and Nambhn. The description of ten mountains such as hill of Dhanyasaila, hill of gold. Traiso of food............ 233-236 — Tho description of salt hill. —Its i>reseutalion...... 237 — Tho de.scription of the hill of raw.sugar— Tho method of presenting it.................. 237-238 — The description of tho mountain of gold. Its presentation... 238 — The mountain of tifti.— Its origin from tho body of Visiiu and tlio method of giving that away...... *.!....239 — Tho description of gift of the mountain of cotton. The fruit of pre- senting it.................. 239 — The mountain of Ghfita. The process of making tho gift and tho origin of (ihrita............... 240 — Tho mountain of gems. Tho ppoccs.s of giving that away... 240-241 — Mountains of silver.— The mountains to bo made after tho shape of Visuu, Bralunft, or the Sun............241-212 -Greatness of giving a mountain of Sugar and tho story of Lilavati, tho prostitute............ 242-245 — Tho method of porforming the hnma Hftnti ceremony of the 0 planets. What particular offerings of raw sugar, cooked rice, etc., to what particular planets. The measure of fuel. Tho discription of the mantras of the difforent planets. Tho moasuromoiit of reservoirs for a Iwma with ton million offerings...... 245-257 — Description of the form of the nine planets.........257-258 06.— The vow of ftiva Chaturdasi. Discourse between NArada and Nandikosvara. The method of worshipping Hiva. The fruit of reading and hearing tho story of tho vow...... 259-261 liiAPTBR 06.---Thogroatnc3S of giving up all fruits, Tho time when this vrata is to coonmeoce and the process of doing it...... ••• 102*203 »> 07.— The Sunday ordinance. The way of worshipping Sunday, and its fruits.................. 208*205 „ 98,— The process of bringing SankrAnti to a close. The fruit of hearing and reading it............... 205-260 tf 99.— The ordinance of Vinu. The method of VibhOti DvAdasi Vrata... 267-208 ,, 100,— Tho continuation of the ordinances of Visnu. Discourse between PuspavAhana and Prachotasa... '*.........268-271 „ 101. — Tho greatness of Sasaki vrata (60 ordinances). The narration of gods in each vrata. The fruits of each......... 271-278 „ 102.— Tlio fruit and tho process of taking bath. Tho narration of the number of tirthas. The process of giving water to the manes and bathing the body in order to obtain Heaven. Tho process of offering water to tho Sun............278-282 „ 108.— The greatness of Praydga. Mdrkandeya goes toHastindpur. Tho counsel of Markandcya to Yudhisthira for going to Praydga... 282-283 „ 104.— ShoAving tho greatness of Praydga. The fruits of remembering Praydga............ •...... 2S8-285 „ 106,— Tho result of dying at Praydga. Tho greatness of tho gift of tho palc-rod milch cow............... 285-286 „ 106.— The difforcnce between tho result and action at Praydga... 286-289 „ 107.— Tho different actions in the greatness of Praydga, Tho greatness of Mdnasa tirtha. The holy place on tho north of Vamund and south of Praydga where all debts are discharged... 280 291 „ 108.— Tho fruit of fasting at Praydga. Dialogue between Yudhisthira and Mdrkanilcya. Tho greatness of Yamuod......... 201-208 100.— The sacredness of Praydga among holy places. Tho narration of Somatirtha...... •••... 203-205

अध्याय 174

श्लोक 48

तमन्वयुर्देवगणा मुनयश्च समाहिताः गीर्भिः परममन्त्राभिस् तुष्टुवुश्च जनार्दनम्

tamanvayurdevagaṇā munayaśca samāhitāḥ gīrbhiḥ paramamantrābhis tuṣṭuvuśca janārdanam

हिन्दी अर्थ

त्रिः प्रदक्षिणमावृत्य मन्त्रानेतानुदीरयेत्। प्रदक्षिणा कर इन मन्त्रोंका उच्चारण करे नमो वः सर्वसिन्धूनामाधारेभ्यः सनातनाः । “सनातन सागरगण! आपलोग समस्त जीवोंके जन्तूनां प्राणदेभ्यश्च समुद्रेभ्यो नमो नमः॥ ११ प्राणदाता तथा सम्पूर्ण नदियोंक आधार हो, आपको क्षीरोदकाज्यदधिमाधुरलावणेक्षु- बारंबार नमस्कार है। चूँकि आपलोग दुग्ध, जल, घृत, पापक्षयामृतविलेपनभूषणाय

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„ 110.— Tho greatness of Praydga among all tho tirtlms—llB praise... 295-296 „ 111 —End of the greatness of Praydga............206-297 „ 112.— The fruit of hearing tho greatness of Praydga. The praise of Praydga sung by Ydsudova...........,297-208 „ 113.— Narration of Dvipa and others. Description of Jambudvipa. Its mountains and mras— 8howin§ the var.?as of Himalaya and others.................. 301-906 „ 114.~Tho position and situation of Blidrata according to Nirukta. Description of the seven mountains, names of rivers and places. The description of Kimpurusa and Hari Var§a...... 305-312 115.— Pururava goes to practise penance in forest on account of his ugliness due to a former birth. Pururava sees river Irdvati...312-313 „ 116.— Narration of Irdvati...............813-315 „ 117.— Varration of Himdlaya...............315-816 1 18, — Narration of tho hermitage on Himalaya. Description of tho hermitage of Atri ••• tti tia •••..,316 310 119, — Its moasurocnont. Length and breadth. Tho imago of Vdsudeva established by Atri. Tho austerities of King Pururava...810-321 120, — Tho King practised austerities and saw the pastimes of Gan* dharvas and nymphs. Dialogue between Pururava, Gandharva and Apsard. The King dreams and tells it to Atri......322-324 „ 121.— Description of Jdmbudvipa............825-229 „ 122.— Description bdkadvipa. Its rivers and mountains......829-334 „ 123.— Narration of tho 6th and 7th Dvipa— Tho mcasuromont of tho rivers, mountains and seas......884-887 124.— Tho dimensions of tho orb of tho sun and moon in describing tho sphere. Tho authority of Mount Mcru. Tho dimensions of tho earth. Description of tho Equator. Mention of tho time of Nagavithi...............338-343 Chaptrr 125.— The movements of the Pole star, sun, moon and other planets. Mention of Gaja Mountain and the source of the clouds. JDescrip- tion of the position of the chariot of the sun......346-340 „ 126.— The course of tho sun. The ])ositioii of the gods and Oan- dhapv.as near tho ami. The seasons. Description of tho solar horses and of tho lunar horses............349-3(53 127.— The description of chariot of Bndha (Mercury) and Mars and tho praise of the Polo star. The description of the starry column...853-355 „ 1*28.— Tho situation and respective positions of tho planets in tho Polar system. The three kinds of flro, ut 2., P&chak, etc. Mcuition of the rains at the head of the seasons. The places of the planets...355-860 Part II, „ 120.— Orign of Tripura in the.story of TrIpiitA. M&ya gets a boon from Brahmd.............. 1-3 — The divisions of forts, ramparts, etc. of Tripura. Building of Tripura. Descri]) tion of each city......... 3-4 „ 13l.- The groat pOAver of the three cities. Maya dreams a bad dream. Alaliiui enters tho city. Tho Danavas vanquished by thi' gods give up truth and virtue and take to vicious courses...... 4-6 ,, 132.— Tho gods eulogise Hiva. Aditya and others take refuge in Brahma, The gods go to tho place of Bhava (Wiva) in company with Urahraa............... 7-8 „ 183.— Building up of a strange chariot.,Brahml and other gods descrii)C tho.strength of tho Asuras, iSiva accfq)t.s the position of charioteer of tho gods. The horses unable to bear tho weight of Mahadeva fall on the ground. Eulogy of Kara by tho Risis... 8-tl ., 134.— Narada goe.s to Tripur.l and comes to Maya. Their discour.so. Maa in.striiets tlui Daityas how to fight Mahadova...... 11-13 „ 135. — Eight between the gods and Asuras. The leadens of the army aro stupefied bj Maya's euohaatment. Maya strikes KumAra... 13-17 136, - First tho itia.ssacpo of the demons, tho dwellers of Tripura by tlie lirst army. The death of Vidyutaumali. Maya through magic enates a lake. fc>ankukara»ia says to tSankara that the lake revives the dead. NAnlyaua taking the form of a bull drinks up the water of the lake reated by Maya......... 17-20 — The siego of Tripura. The g.iartl of the lake.s.ny.s to Maya that the,.lake has been d.-uok up bv.some in the form of a bull, Maya goes to The.sea wiih Tripura. Indra eoines there to destroy Tripura.............. 20-22 „ 138. — Slaughter of Tsiraka. Description i»f tho war between the gods and demon.s. \ hen Sankara wa.s fighting placing one foot on the uack ot a bull and the oth<'r on that of a horso from his tromendoii.s weight, tlio bull and the horse lost their tooth and breast.s. Since tlien bulls and horses have no breasts and teeth. Vidyumu All's words to tho gods............ 22-25 I3!j. ' Discourse bctwcou tho demons and Maya. Ratr entered the body of Parvati. Tho amorous pastime of tho Danavas... 25-27 „ MO.—Burning of TripurA, Nandi kills Vidyunmali, Nandi says to Maya ".since TripiirA has met with such destruction you should leave tho city. " Tho sorrow of tho wives and children. Tho fruit of reading and listening to this chapter...... 28-32 „ 141.— Tho group of Pitris who take part in SrAddha when VailA and Soma moot. The definition of Sinivali and Kuhfi. Praise of SrAddha 33-36 „ 142 — Tho shorter period of a manvantara, Tho measure of time from the shortest to tho longest. The number of tho rptgas and the number of tho religions based on tho Vedas and tho 7 precious gems. Tho duties of Treta............ 36-39 „ 143,—The dawn of sacrifice. Vasfi's partiality to the gods in tho

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श्लोक 49

तद्वैश्रवणसंश्लिष्टं वैवस्वतपुरःसरम् द्विजराजपरिक्षिप्तं देवराजविराजितम्

tadvaiśravaṇasaṃśliṣṭaṃ vaivasvatapuraḥsaram dvijarājaparikṣiptaṃ devarājavirājitam

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लोकस्य बिभ्रति तदस्तु ममापि लक्ष्मी: दही, मधु, लवण, शक्कररूप अमृत तथा रत्नादि सम्पत्तियोंद्वारा त्रिभुवनके जीवसमूहोंको आनन्दित करते हैं, अतः मेरे भी पापपुझोंका विनाश करें। चूँकि आपलोग ही समस्त भुवनोंमें लोकके पापक्षय,

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discourse on tho and the gods, Tho rtffis curse him. The source of the oiernal religion......... 39'4l Chapter 144. — The duties of the ytigaa — Dwpara, etc.. The profesions of people. The duration of their lives. Departure from the path of virtue of the future people in Unit......... 42-46 V 146.— The moasuro o| the body altering with the different i/Wis. * Different duties in the different yugns. The height of animals., '(.g, cows, etc. Definition of Achdrya* and others. Definition of Yajria.s. Definition of Ksettra and Ksottrajna. The names of rtflts... 46-61 „ 146. — The killing of T4raka described in brief. In course of describing that in detail description of Vajra. Birth of Guha in the clumps of reeds. Discourse between his mother and Indra. Indra divides the worab of Diti into seven parts and hence the birfh of Maruta. Vajranga captures Indra and releases Jiim at the request of BruhmA. VajrAhga's penance......... 51-54 „ 147.— Origin of Traka. Discourse between Vajra hga and VarSngi... 65-56 „ 148. — TAraka obtains the boon. Preparation of the war between the gods and demons. Discourse between Brahma and Taraka. BrahmA offers a boon to TAraka. Brihaspatl advises Indra on the tactics of warfare, such as conciliation, etc. It is decided to punish the Daitms. The army of the gods ready to fight...... 66-60 „ 149.— Hand to hand fight between gods and demons...... 60-61 „ 150.— KAlnerai defeated in tho groat fight. Visnu gives up yoga-nidrA and comos to the fight......... 61-70 „ 151.— The wheel killing tho Grasana demon comes to the hand of Visnu... 70-71 „ 152. — Fight with Mathana and others. Ourntman sent to kill Mathana. Guruda (Garutmaiia) files away with Visun....... 72-73 „ 163.— Taraka wins. Slaughter of Jambha. Visnu slaughters the Daltya named Indra VAhaaa. Indra and others* are captured...... 73-82 „ 154,— Indra and tho other gods praiso BrahmA. BralimA's discourse with VAyfi. Night engaged to carry on tho work of the gods. Indra says to NArada: ** Try to unite MahAdova with tho daughter of tho mountain./' Conversation between Himalaya and Narada. The counsel of tho gods and burning ol Madan. Rati praises Siva and Siva's marriago. Viraka accepted as a son. PArvati practises penance.................. 82-107 „ 165.— KAlikA goes to the place of Gauri's penance for becoming Qauri. The mutual censure of UmA and Maheswar...... 108-109 % „ 156.— The death of Adi. BrahmA gives a boon to Adi. GirijA's discourse Avith Eusumaraodini, tho presiding deity of the mountain. Adi adopts the form of UmA to deceive Siva. Sankara's discourse with the demon in tho form of UmA......... 109-111 ,, 167.— Curse on Viraka. Origin of the Lion from Devi's wrath, BrahmA gives boon to UmA Devi............111-112 „ 158.— The brith of Kartikeya. Discourse between Viraka and PArvati. Praise of Viraka................112-114 „ 169.— Tho gods prepare for tho fight. They eulogizo KArtikoya. Mes- senger sent to Taraka. fiAraka sees ill omcMis...... 114-116 „ 160.— KumAra deals the (loath blow to TAraka. The fruit of reading and teaching this chapter................116-117 „ 161,— Hiranyakasyapa practisos penances aud obtains many boons from BrahmA. Tho gods como to Brahma hearing tho terrific boons ac- quired by Hiranyakasyapa. Brahma says that Hiranyakasyapa will be killed by Visnu at tho end of tho penances. Hiranyakasyapa growing haughty by his boons oppressed the gods who approach Visnu. Visnu comforts them saying " I will kill him." Visnu adopts the form of a man-lion and goes to the metropolis of Hiranya- kas'yapa whoso court is described at length, Visnu sees Uiran- yaknsyapa on the lap of Luxury... *'......118-121 ,, 162.— PrahlAda describes the lion as tho source of tho universe to Hiriiyakasyapu. Hearing that Hiranyakasypa orders the Daityas to capture the lion. Accordingly all those demons struck the lion with various weapons. Then Lord visnu in tho form Of that lion scared those warriors and demons in a trice...... 121-123 CiupTK 108,— The DaLtyas make fraitloss attempts to kill tho lion. Hiranyakasyapu, too, made like wiso futile attempts. Site ominous to*Daityas and propitious to the gods. Hiranyaksyapu armed with all sorts of weapons. Tho lion simply by means of his Claws tore him to pieces, Tho lion praised by Brahmfi. and others. Yisnu goes out in his own form to his abode...... '*...... 123«126 ,1 164, Maim asks Vis MU in tho Padmakalpa how was tho world in tho form of a lotus on tho navel. Visrui in the.orm of a fish begins to reply...... '.........127128 ,, 165.— Tiie Lord in tho form of a fish relates to Maim in brief tho datosiof tho four yugas, krita, etc. The narration of tho final dissolution... 128-129 166.— lie further rolats to Maim it is Nftr.lyana who adopting ilifToront forms, Bibhavasu, etc., reduced tho whole world into one vast sheet of water and lived...............120-180 „ 167.— On this vast ocean N4r4yana took tho form of a swan and from crane and others he created Brahma, UdgAtri and Sftmaga. Mdrkandeya born out of the belly of Bhagaw'iin and seeing tho rosplendant Lord asks him who he was. Again he entered the belly and coming out of tho mouth saw a boy concealed in tho branches of a banyan tree. He approached tho boy and enquired wlio ho was. Ho replied that he was tho Lord and his creator............ 130 132 „ 108.-— Desirous of keeping the univirse afresh or agitating the ocean and creating the material olomonts—.sound, etc., and sporting that war lie created a lotus from His navel......... 13.3 „ 169.— The Lord creating tho lotus produced the creator of the universe out of it. Tlio masters of the PiirAnas say that that lotus was the earth. The.softer parts of this lotus arc this earth and its harder parts are mountains............ 133-1' 170.— When BraUmfi was practi.sing pcuaiico in that Lotus Madhu and Kaitavas the Daityas, tried to disturb him. Tlie Lord taking them on ilis thigh orushotl them............ 135 „ 171.— When Bralimfi was doing penance again there came the founder of Yoga, aud Kajiila, tlie founder of Snkliya. Prom Brahma are pro- duced his mental sons, b'anibhQ, Bhu, Bhuvah and others and also of Daksya aiul Nagas. The fruit of hearing tho history of the lotus... ••• •-... 185-188 „ 172,— Fight with Taraka and Maya after tho slaughter of Yfitra. Tho Lord Yisnu seeing the gods come to him and ask fi)r help, deter- mined to kill Danavas. Vmnu promised to deliver them from this dilliculty and grant to theni the Lordship of the three worlds. Propitious sight seen..............1118-140 173.— 'Hearing this promise of Visnu, Maya, Virochona, Hayagriva and other chief demons mustering their armies prepared lor fighting tho heavenly hosts............... 140-141 „ 174.-- Tho gods also in order to meet tho Dai tya armies <'irraiigcd their own troops under the leadership of Indra. Brihspati pronounces blessings on them............142-143 — Groat war between gods and demons. Praise of celibacy. Durva gets a boon from Brahma. Armed with this Durva creates an illu- sion to help tho army of Maya and crush that of tho gods. Iiidra requests Brahinft to quench the illusory fire of Durva and also rc- ([ucsts the moon born of the ocean to do tho same...... 144-147 — The Moon and Varuna, the lords of water, ordered by Indra consoled Maya and scared tho demons a groat deal. Boeing this Maya produced tho illusion of PArvati Maya in tho gods. After that tho fire and wind ordered by the Lord Yisnu annihilated the array of the demons. After that everything became calm and tho demons became indiitorent. Then Kftlnomi, assuming the form of Trivikrama, pleased the demons and frlghteiiod the gods... 147-140 — Kalanoroi increased bis.strength, dimmed tho splendour of all tho ' gods from Indra downward, and, vanquishing everything by his

अध्याय 174

श्लोक 50

चन्द्रप्रभाभिर्विपुलं युद्धाय समवर्तत पवनाविद्धनिर्घोषं संप्रदीप्तहुताशनम्

candraprabhābhirvipulaṃ yuddhāya samavartata pavanāviddhanirghoṣaṃ saṃpradīptahutāśanam

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अमृतविलेपन और भूषणके निमित्त तीर्थो, देवताओं, असुरों और सुन्दर मणिके प्रदान-कार्यको धारणवाले हैं, अतः वह लक्ष्मी मुझे भी प्राप्त हो।' इस प्रकार ज्छुचिरविस्मयवानिह सागरान्। जो मनुष्य पवित्र एवं विस्मयरहित होकर इस लोकमें अमलकाञ्चनवर्णमयानसौ रस एवं अमृतसे युक्त निर्मल सोनेके बने हुए सागरोंका पदमुपैति हरेरमराचित: ॥ ९४ दान करता है, वह देवताओंद्वारा पूजित होकर भगवान् सकलपापविधौतविराजितः विष्णुके पदको प्राप्त करता है। सम्पूर्ण पापोंके धुल पितृपितामहपुत्रकलत्रकम् जानेसे विशुद्ध हुआ यह पुरुष नरकलोकमें व्याकुल नरकलोकसमाकुलमप्ययं हुए पिता, पितामह, पुत्र और पत्नी आदिको भी शीघ्र

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prowess, making everything his own, shone like Brahma Prajft- patS. All the gods extolled him as if ho were BrahniA Prajfipati, and the Daityas, too, praised him,........... 149-151 ( xiii ) -When KAlanemi mado overytiiing his own, he, contrary to the laws of Dharmaf could not carry out the Vedas, Dharma, Forbearance, Truth and Laksmf. In not being able to attain these hvo things, he became angry and, wanting to enthrone himself in place of Visnu, wont to him. Ho saw the Lord riding on Garua and* holding conch, quoit and club, and simply to cause destruction on himself and of the Danavas brandished his own club and by many sorts of words censuring NdrSyapa enraged him. Kdlanomi strikes at the chest of Ndrayana. Ho also strikes his club on the head of Garuda at which the Lord cut the hundred arms and hundred heads of E&lanomi and allowed Garuda to strike him down. Brahmd praised Visnu. Visnu reinstates ' the gods in their former pos- sessions and returns to his own abode along with Brahmd... 151-154 Slaying of Andhaka, the Asura. Sankara, in order to drink tho blood of Andhak Asura, creates tho Matris Mdhesvari and others. Appearance of Na.Hsimgha at the rotiuesb of Jludra to prevent the Matris from devouring tho universci in contravention with the order of Sankara. After having drunk the blood of Andhak Asura, the Mfltris Mahesvari and others defeat the Rudra. Matris Narisiipgha's instructions to Rudra Devata......... 154-157 ISC.—Grcatnoss of Vftrftnasi. Pihgala got Ksotrap&iahood and its con- sequent elevations. Siva and Gauri como to VarAn&si. They see a garden in the way. Siva says to Gauri that Kuvora and others attain fruition on worshipping me. They visit Hari- K§etra and grant him boons............157-162 — -In tho course of conversation between Sanat Kumara and Nandi- koaara, some important sacred places are described...... 162-164 - Skanda describes tho field of Vimukta.........164-165 — The greatness of the Avimuktas described in the dialogue between PArvati and MahesVd!ra. HrahmA having cut his fifth head commits BrahmahatyA and comes to lankara for expiation and the sin is removed by lankara. The skull bursts out into thousand pieces and forms the sacred place of EapAla Mochana...... 165-169 — Greatness of Avimukta...............169-171 — in the discourse between the Rlsis and Skanda, it is described that VyAsa, pressed with hunger after having practised penance for 12 years, gets no alms anywhere, but Sankara and PArvati in tho guise of a relation give him food, Hari says, to VyAsa as you are irritable, don't live here. VyA.sa prays to Siva that in the Chatiirdasi and Astami days he would be favoured with an accommodation. Greatness of Dan dnayak and others......171-174 — The greatness of NarmadA described in a dialogue between MAr- kandeya and Yudhiathira. Tho greatness of Amarkantaka... 174-176 ~In tho the topic of the greatnos of NarmadA is described that the Rlsis frightened by BAnAsnr came to Siva for protection and help. NArada sent to disturb the minds of the women at Tripura. AnaupamyA, the wife of BAp Asura, discourses with NArada. A hole is made in tho city onaccount of the faithful wives of tho city becoming faithless and hence losing their virtues at the insti- gation of NArada...............176-178 — Sankara moves about in order to destroy TripurA, being on his own grounds on the banks of NarmadA. Tho piteous cries of the inhabitants of tho town when it is being burnt by the fire of Hari when BAnA seeing tho TripurA on fire leaving his wife and children takes the lihga on his head and praises Siva. Hari being pleased grants a boon to him that he will be indestruct- iblo to gods. Description of Amarkantaka.........178-182 — Description of tho coniluenco of tho KAveri and NarmadA. Kuvera becomes tho lord of Yakas... ••• ••• ••• 1 — The sacred places Yantresvara, GarjaiiA, MeghnAda, etc.... 183 -— The sacred places on the banks of NarmadA, SAlabhcdha, etc., num- bering more than a hundred.........184-188 Ciiafteh 178. Chapter 102, —lii the topic on the greatness of Narmailii is described the origin and greatness of the Sukla Tirtha.........188-190 „ 103.— Pilgrimage to sacred places like Anarakn. Tlie origin and greatness of the held of Bhrigu. The sacred places Aim ncU and Dhauba-pfipa. Description of Kankhal and other sacred places....... lOO'lCi „ 194.— The sacred place of Anknsosvara and others. The sacred places Ri.si Kany& and SvarnAvindu............104-11)0 „ 195.— The re-birth of llrahnili, etc. The goncology of tho Bhfigu... 19rt-l'.)7 „ 106. — The geneology of Augirft............!07-l9l) „ 197.—The family of Airi................ 100 ,, 198.— The family of Visv&milra............199-200 „ 109,- -Tho family of Kasyapa... „ 200.— The family of VasisUia............... 201 „ 201.-— The family of Pai-dsiira Nimi and Vasi.stlia cnrso each other. IVlitra, Varnna begets Vasistha and Agastya. Vasistha begets /bikti who begets Pai'tlsara, the 'father of Dvaiptiyna. The continuation of Prfisara's line............ 201-203 „ 202. — The families of Agastaya, Pulaha, Kratu and Pulastya......203-204 „ 203. — Family of Dliarma............... 204 „ 204. — Description of the S(»ng of Pitris...... 205 „ 205. —Praise of gift of a cow............... 206 206, — Presentation of the skin of an antelojio.........206-208 „ 207. — Letting loose a bull. Tho marks of such a bull......208-210 „ 208. — Origin of ftfivitri. Rhe hoa»*s from N&rada of tlie future death of % her hu.sbaiid and goes to the forest in her husband's company... 210-21 1 „ 200. — Showing the beauty of the spring to hi.s wife, Satyavftua leaves her in a part of the f<)ro.st and him.seU' goes to another part of it... 2LL-213 „ 210. Suddenly Satyavftna is overcome avith a pain in tho head and li tvs downon tho ground placing his head on his wif<*'s lap. Then Dhtirmaraja comes w»ith Kiila and M ritvQ and ensnaring the per- son of the size of the thumb from Ratyavfina's body dcfjarts for his own abode. KAvitri finding her lord lifeless follows Dharmaraja and he, lioiiig ploa.sed with her devotion to her husband, grants her the first boon........ 213-211 „ 211.— Again pleased with her dutiful word ho grants her the second boon.................. 214-215 „ 212.— She is likewise granted tho third boon......... 215-217 „ 213. — SAvitri's swoct w'ord.s please DharmarAja who restores lior husband to life..................217-218 ,, 214. — S&vLtri returns to her father-in-law with her husband. His eye sight restored and ho is re-instated on his throne. Tho fruit of reading and hearing this story............218-219 „ 216. "Bhagavftn Matsya describes to Manu tho duties of an anointed king. Tho helpmates and wealth of a king......219-224 „ 216.— Tho maintenance of oflicers of a kingdom......... 224-226 „ 217.— Tho collection of naodicinal plants in well-protected forts described in course of the resources of the kingdom......... 226-229

अध्याय 174

श्लोक 51

विष्णोर्जिष्णोश्च भ्राजिष्णोस् तेजसा तमसावृतम् बलं बलवदुद्वृत्तं युद्धाय समवर्तत

viṣṇorjiṣṇośca bhrājiṣṇos tejasā tamasāvṛtam balaṃ balavadudvṛttaṃ yuddhāya samavartata

हिन्दी अर्थ

झटिति सोऽपि नयेच्छिवमन्दिरम्॥ १५ ही शिवलोकमें ले जाता है॥ ११--१५॥ इति श्रीमत्स्ये महापुराणे महादानानुकीर्तने सप्तसागरप्रदानविधिर्नाम सप्ताशीत्यधिकद्विशततमोऽध्यायः

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„ 218. — In tho same topic is described the prevention from different calamities............... ••• 229-231 „ 219. — Tho secret recesses for kings, etc., in tho fort......231-232 „ 220. — Tho protection of tho king............232-285 „ 221.— Fatality and human efforts. Activity above predestination. Tho effects of Satvika, KAjasika and TAmasika works...... 235 „ 222.— In the topic on king's duties— Conciliatory policy...... 235-236 „ 22:J.— In tho same— the policy of creating differences...... 236-287 „ 224.— In bte same— the policy of buying off.........237-288 (, XV' ) Chaptkr 225.— In the same— the policy of repression' vhich is praised. King's blame in dealing improperly with the innocent and the guilty... 288>289 „ 226.— The cause of king's impartiality towards potentates. The king's vow of Yama, etc., with respect to his people...... 289 „ 227. — Punishment. SantftpanS expiation in stealing things ot little value. Punishment in abhisansftna, etc. Punishment in rude speak- ing. Punishment in stealing big animals. Punishment in killing women and children............ 251 — Special observance of peace............251-253 — The characters of kings in former births— of people whoso towns aro being destroyed............... 253-264 — In the topic on supernatural means of pacification the efiicacy of worship.................. 264-255 — In tho same topic— mutilation by fire......... 265-256 — In tho same— the means of removing dangers to trees... 256 — Removal of drought and overflow......... 257 — In the same— dangers from reservoirs of water...... 257 — In the same — delivery of women.........258 — In the same— unusual peace of offerings......... 258 2.S7.— In tho same— dangers to animals and birds...... 258-259 238.— In the samo- rerooval of accidents......259-260 — Sacrifices to tho Grahas. A Lakh homas and a koti homas. The measure of aikunda. The materials and means, e.p., rltvik. The priests to be fed with kaira, etc., in tho first month, etc. Distribu- tion of one's weight in gold at the close of the sacrifice... 260-262 — The discourse on taking a journey. Tho proper time of a journey described in the dialogue between Matsya and Manu... 262-264 — The movements in the difforoiit parts of the body as forecasting tho success in a journey............264 — Dreams as foretelling the success of a journey......265-266 — Sights— propitious aud ominous, at the time of starting... 266-267 — Visnu's greatness. Tho manifestation of Vamaiis when bakra and others were vanquished. Aditi practising dilTicnlt penances. Plea.scd the Oiniiipresont by sweet words in order to re.storc her own children to life. On Yisnii asking her to solicit for the boon she liked most, she says '' Let my son VAsava be tho ruler of tho three worlds." The Lord grants her tho boon saying, ** I shall be born from you by Kasyapa, and killing tho demons, shall fulfil your request."............267-269 — The Lord appears in the form of a V&mana (dwarf). Learning that all the Asuras became weak through tho proweas of tho Lord, Bali asks his grandfather how that could be. PrahlAda replies that His true nature isoiot known even by BrahmA and others— and He is the source of this entire universe. Tho same VAsiideva manifesting himself as the son of Kas'yapa and Aditi will kill tho Daityas, the burdens of this world, and make Indra and others happy. Bali says, ** who, Graiidsire, is this Hari, who is the dread of us all? 1 have got hundreds of heroes who will relieve this world, such as Vipraohiti and others, who excel VAsudeva in power. Kfisna is not half of any of them in strength. PrahlAda curses him saying—** Since you are abusing Kri$na, the god of your grand- father, you will ere long loso your sovoreignty " At the solicita- tion of Bali, PrahlAda says— " Be you His devotee from this day. He will be your saviour." The Lord takes birth in tho form of a dwarf. Propitious signs on the advent of the Protector of tho world. Tho gods give up their sorrow. Pleasant breezes blow. Praiso to the Lord by BrahmA and the other gods. The Lord thus self-manifested speaks of the different vratas and goos to tho sacrifice celebrated by Bali............269-274 OiiAPTBR 240.— At V&manaX tread the whole earth shakos and Bali asks his preceptor Snkrfichftryya— why the earth trerablos and why tlio fires do not accept the offerings of the Asnras. Ho muses Jong and says, ** In Easyapa's house Visnu has taken birth. He comes to your sacrifice. The earth quakes at his strides, unable to boar his great weight. And on his approach the fires refuse your offerings." At this Bali feels delighted and asks his preceptor how the Lord ought to be received and entertained. Bukr&chary- ya says— " The Lord comes in hio ' Satva quality ' to preserve creation and to crush yon. Beware of making any promises to him, however small. Just say I am unable to give you anything." Bali replies, "How can I refuse the Lord anything when ho directly prefers a request?............ 3C9-870 „ 24C-~IIow can I say I have nothing to give you? Please do nob stand in the way of my charity. Yon know I am his devotee. Ho will not kill me. Instantly Ho appears there in the form of the dwarf. At his sight the Daityas tremble and the sages worship him. Bali is greatly delighted and blesses his stars. All remain silent. Visnu pleases everybody. Seeing the modesty of the king of the Daityas Bali takes an " Argha " and approaching the Lord says, "1 shall present you anything you ask for, oven.4 1 my wealth or the whole world." At this the Lord says— " O king! please give mo throe feet of ground for my worship of fire." Bali gives Him throe feet of land. As tho consecrating waterfalls on VSmana's hands, He displ.ays His true form. Then assigning tlic throe worlds to Indra and granting many a boon to Bali, establishes him on his throne............274-278 „ 247 — Vartlha's deeds in the dialogue between Arjuna and Baunaka. Tho disaolutiou of tho world and its fresh creation...... 278-2ii0 „ 218— Tho earth's praise of Visnu. Visnu adopts tho form of Varaha. Tho Lord relievos the earth.........280-288 2i0— The immortality of tho gods and tho.story of tho Ampita. /&?ahkara, iSukra and the BanjivanividyA. Request to tho Mandar Hill. The gods and the DAnavas praise Visnu. Churning of tho milk ocean. Brahmft and the gods praise Visnu and tho gods are endowed with strength.........288-286 250— Tho origin of Kfila Kiita. The origin of Soma, «ri, Sivft, Ucchai- sravas, Kaustubha and PSrfjftta. Tho origin of fire and of the serpents JIundubha, etc. Discourse between Visnu and KfiU kiita. IVaiso o'f Siva by tho gods.and tho Drinava.s. Disconr.se between tho gods and Asuras and Siva. Mahftdova drinks up tho deadly poison- The god and tho Asuras dance and sing when the poison is drunk up............ 287-280 251 — Churning out tho Amrita. Birth of Dhanvantari. Tho holding of the gora. The Lord in tho form of a fair woman steals tho Amrita from Asuras. R&hfi bciicadod. Tho war between tho gods and tho Asuras............280-291 252— Blirif?Ui Atri and Vasigtha— tho authors of tho VAstu Hfistras. Birth of Vftstubhfita from the sweat of tho brow of Siva in tlio fight with Andhaka............... 291-292

अध्याय 174

श्लोक 52

स्वस्त्यस्तु देवेभ्य इति बृहस्पतिरभाषत स्वस्त्यस्तु दानवानीक उशना वाक्यमाददे

svastyastu devebhya iti bṛhaspatirabhāṣata svastyastu dānavānīka uśanā vākyamādade

हिन्दी अर्थ

इस प्रकार श्रीमत्स्यमहापुराणमें महादानवर्णन-प्रसङ्गमें सप्तसागरदान-विधि नामक दो सौ सतासीवाँ अध्याय सम्पूर्ण हुआ रत्नधेनुदानकी विधि मत्स्य उवाच मत्स्यभगवानूने कहा--अब मैं मनुष्योंको अथातः सम्प्रवक्ष्यामि महादानमनुत्तमम्। गोलोक प्रदान करनेवाले अत्युत्तम 'रत्नधेनु' नामक रत्नधेन्विति विख्यातं गोलोकफलदं नृणाम्॥ १ महादानकी विधिका वर्णन कर रहा हूँ। किसी पुण्य

English

— Tho inlluonco of the different months and astorisms. Tho different methods of making houses..........292-295 254— Tho measure of a building. Tho nature of Chatuhsata, etc. Five sorts of royal palaco.s. Tho shape of the bouse of a prince* 295-297 255— TJio five kinds of pillars. The effect of having big treos like tho banyan to the cast of tho house......... 297-298 256— On V&stu Vidyft...............299-800 257— Ditto.....•...... 300-801 258— On the measurements of limbs of the images of tho Devas... 301-306 259— Tho distinctive marks of an imago. Its shapes and sizes... 305-807 260magea whore half is a god and half a goddess...... 807-310 261— Images of PrabhfiJrara, etc............. 310-818 ( xvil ) 262— Description of the pcdastal. The mention of the fruit in des- cribing the altar...............813-614 263— The distinctive features of the Linga. The nine.sorts of Liuga...314-315 264— The measurements, Kuurta etc., The placing of the imago, etc., * and their methods............ 315-818 265— Method of adhivAsaiiu. The definition of an Achdrya." Fruit ofadhivdsana...............318*820 266— The ceremony of Pratisthd. After the establishment cere- mony of the image, the* worship of the Ac h dry a. Besmearing honey, etc., on succeeding days. The fault of moving an imago once established............... 320-32.) 267— The ceremony of bathing the god. The obsorvanetj of the " seven-day festival *' cercjnony......... 323-325 268— The ceremony of removing evils from buildings. Special offer- ings to special gods..............325-327 269— Palaces— their names and characteristics...... 327-320 270— The signs of a "mandapa.'* Dillorent names for mandapa. Their distinctive features......... *...329-331 271 — The future kings of the Iks vakil and Magadha families... 331-333 272— The reign of the Pulaka family. The names of the kings of the family................•• 384 337 273~The reigns of the Andhras, Yavauas and the Mlcchchhas. The end of a Yuga. The origin of Kali Yuga... ... 337*347 274— The gift called Tuldpurusaddna Mahdddna. Different sorts of Tuldpurusaddna............ 347-351 275— Giftof Uiranyagarbha............861-353 276— The moihod of giving away the Brahuidiida, Tho fruit of doing, reading or listening to this account.........353-354 277— -Gift of a Kalpa tree. The fruit of hearing and reading this account...... *•*... •*. 354-85.5 278— Gift of a thousand cows. Tho fruit of hearing the account... 355-357 279— Mothod of making gift of a golden milch cow. Tho proper Brdhmana for such a gift............357 280— Gift of a golden horse. Tho fruit of reading and hearing this account...... •••...... 358 281— Method of making gift of a golden horse and chariot... 358-350 282 — Gift of a golden olcphaut. The fruit of hearing and reading the account...............359-360 283— Gif t of land with five ploughs............ 360-30 1 284— Gift of tho golden earth. The fruit of hearing and reading this account............ 361-362 285— Gift of tho universal wheel. Tho way of making tho wheel... 302-364 286— Gift of a golden Kalpa-crcpcr. Tho fruit of hearing and. reading this............364-365 287— Gift of tho seven.seas. Its fruit.........365-366 288— Gift of tho Katnadheuu. Its fruit.........306-307 289— Gift of the pot representing the groat elements. Tho fruit of reading and hearing this............867-368 290— The account of the Ealpas. Their names and number. TJio fruit of hearing and reading tho Br&hma and the Padma Purdnas. The disappearance of tho Lord Matsya, etc.... 368 291— The subjects described in tho Matsa Pitrana. Xlio fruit of reading it............ *......369-370

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पिछलाअध्याय 173अगलाअध्याय 175

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शास्त्रीय प्रामाणिकता एवं पारदर्शकताSources & Interpretation

स्रोत, संस्करण एवं व्याख्या वर्गीकरण

धर्म ग्रंथ पर मूल शास्त्र, पारंपरिक भाष्य और आधुनिक व्याख्या को पूर्णतः पृथक रखा जाता है ताकि पाठक को किसी भी व्याख्या के शास्त्र होने का भ्रम न हो।

सामग्री वर्गीकरण संकेत (Epistemic Content Labels)

6 स्तरिय प्रमाण व्यवस्था
मूल पाठOriginal text

अपौरुषेय / प्रामाणिक शास्त्र (Primary Canonical Scripture)

मूल संस्कृत, प्राकृत अथवा अवधी श्लोक/मंत्र। यह सर्वोच्च प्रमाण (प्रस्थान) है। इस पाठ में किसी भी आधुनिक व्याख्याकार का हस्तक्षेप नहीं है।

शाब्दिक अनुवादLiteral translation

पदार्थ व अन्वय (Direct Grammatical & Word-for-Word Meaning)

व्याकरणसम्मत प्रत्यक्ष शब्दार्थ (अन्वय)। बिना किसी दार्शनिक संप्रदाय के पूर्वाग्रह के, संस्कृत शब्दों का सटीक भाषांतर।

पारंपरिक भाष्यTraditional commentary

आचार्य परंपरा व टीका (Classical Lineage Commentary)

प्राचीन आचार्य परंपरा (यथा शंकराचार्य, रामानुजाचार्य, मध्वाचार्य, श्रीधर स्वामी) द्वारा विरचित शास्त्रीय भाष्य व टीकाएं।

सरल व्याख्याSimple explanation

भावार्थ व सुबोध प्रबोधन (Accessible Pedagogical Exposition)

आधुनिक जिज्ञासुओं के लिए सरल भाषा में भावार्थ। यह मूल मंत्र नहीं, बल्कि पाठ को सुगम बनाने हेतु संपादकीय व्याख्या है।

आधुनिक चिंतनModern reflection

समसामयिक विमर्श व अनुप्रयोग (Contemporary Application & Analysis)

दार्शनिक, मनोवैज्ञानिक व वैज्ञानिक समरूपताओं पर आधुनिक चिंतन। यह मूल शास्त्र का अंग नहीं है और इसे शास्त्रोक्त सिद्धांत के रूप में नहीं देखा जाना चाहिए।

शोध टिप्पणीResearch note

पांडुलिपि एवं ऐतिहासिक शोध (Critical Apparatus & Manuscript Research)

पांडुलिपि विविधताएं, पाठ-भेद (variant readings), छंद रचना, और ऐतिहासिक व तुलनात्मक भाषावैज्ञानिक शोध। यह शास्त्र का मूल संदेश बदलने हेतु नहीं, बल्कि पाठ की प्रामाणिकता परखने के लिए है।