वरदवैभवम् Varada Vaibhavam

Sri Sadguru said:

To see the sacrifice being performed by Brahma, people came there from various lands—the old, the young, and women too.

śrīsadguruvāca

brahmaṇā kriyamāṇaṃ taṃ yajñaṃ draṣṭuṃ samāyayuḥ

nānādeśājjanāstatra vṛddhā bālāḥ striyastathā

ब्रह्मणा · brahmaṇā — by Brahma

क्रियमाणं · kriyamāṇaṃ — being performed

तं · taṃ — that

यज्ञं · yajñaṃ — sacrifice

द्रष्टुं · draṣṭuṃ — to see

समाययुः · samāyayuḥ — came together

नानादेशात् · nānādeśāt — from various lands

जनाः · janāḥ — people

तत्र · tatra — there

वृद्धाः · vṛddhāḥ — the old

बालाः · bālāḥ — the young

स्त्रियः · striyaḥ — women

तथा · tathā — also

नानादेशात् जनाः, वृद्धाः बालाः स्त्रियः तथा, तं ब्रह्मणा क्रियमाणं यज्ञं द्रष्टुं तत्र समाययुः।

by Brahma · being performed · that · sacrifice · to see · came together · from various lands · people · there · the old · the young · women · also

This verse sets the stage for the grand yajna, establishing the universal appeal of the event by noting that people from all walks of life gathered to witness the sacrifice.

Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, filled with faith; forest-dwellers, householders, ascetics, and celibate students.

brāhmaṇāḥ kṣatriyā vaiśyāḥ śūdrāśca śraddhayānvitāḥ

vānaprasthā gṛhasthāśca yatayo brahmacāriṇaḥ

ब्राह्मणाः · brāhmaṇāḥ — Brahmanas

क्षत्रियाः · kṣatriyāḥ — Kshatriyas

वैश्याः · vaiśyāḥ — Vaishyas

शूद्राः · śūdrāḥ — Shudras

च · ca — and

श्रद्धया · śraddhayā — with faith

अन्विताः · anvitāḥ — endowed with

वानप्रस्थाः · vānaprasthāḥ — forest-dwellers

गृहस्थाः · gṛhasthāḥ — householders

यतयः · yatayaḥ — ascetics

ब्रह्मचारिणः · brahmacāriṇaḥ — celibate students

ब्राह्मणाः क्षत्रियाः वैश्याः शूद्राः च, वानप्रस्थाः गृहस्थाः यतयः ब्रह्मचारिणः च श्रद्धया अन्विताः (आसन्)।

Brahmanas · Kshatriyas · Vaishyas · Shudras · and · with faith · endowed with · forest-dwellers · householders · ascetics · celibate students

This verse highlights the inclusivity of the gathering, showing that the spiritual merit of the sacrifice was accessible to all social orders and stages of life.

The four-faced Brahma himself honored them, he who is the Lord of the worlds, seeing Vishnu everywhere in all beings.

teṣāṃ cakāra pūjāṃ tu svayameva caturmukhaḥ

lokanātho'pi sarvatra bhāvayan viṣṇumeva

तेषां · teṣāṃ — of them

चकार · cakāra — did

पूजां · pūjāṃ — worship/honor

तु · tu — indeed

स्वयमेव · svayameva — himself

चतुर्मुखः · caturmukhaḥ — the four-faced one (Brahma)

लोकनाथः · lokanāthaḥ — Lord of the worlds

अपि · api — even

सर्वत्र · sarvatra — everywhere

भावयन् · bhāvayan — contemplating

विष्णुमेव · viṣṇumeva — Vishnu alone

लोकनाथः चतुर्मुखः अपि सर्वत्र विष्णुमेव भावयन्, तेषां पूजां स्वयमेव चकार।

of them · did · worship/honor · indeed · himself · the four-faced one (Brahma) · Lord of the worlds · even · everywhere · contemplating · Vishnu alone

This verse emphasizes Brahma's divine vision, noting that he treated all attendees with respect because he perceived the presence of Vishnu in every individual.

Devas, Pitrs, Siddhas, Kinnaras, Garudas, Vidyadharas, and sages—all gathered there.

**5-6.** The attendants respectfully served all the people, led by the Brahmanas, with rice cooked from shali grain, endowed with the six tastes, accompanied by five kinds of edibles, along with various fruits, and complemented by vegetable dishes and condiments, as well as yogurt, milk, and ghee.

devāśca pitaraḥ siddhāḥ kinnarā garuḍāstathā

vidyādharāśca munayaḥ sarve tatra samāgatāḥ

देवाः · devāḥ — Devas

पितरः · pitaraḥ — Pitrs

सिद्धाः · siddhāḥ — Siddhas

किन्नराः · kinnarāḥ — Kinnaras

गरुडाः · garuḍāḥ — Garudas

तथा · tathā — also

विद्याधराः · vidyādharāḥ — Vidyadharas

मुनयः · munayaḥ — sages

सर्वे · sarve — all

तत्र · tatra — there

समागताः · samāgatāḥ — gathered

देवाः पितरः सिद्धाः किन्नराः गरुडाः तथा विद्याधराः मुनयः च, सर्वे तत्र समागताः।

Devas · Pitrs · Siddhas · Kinnaras · Garudas · also · Vidyadharas · sages · all · there · gathered

This verse establishes the cosmic significance of the event, as not only humans but also celestial beings and sages gathered to participate in the sacrifice.

śālyannaṃ ṣaḍrasopetaṃ pañcabhakṣyasamanvitam

nānāvidhaiḥ phalaiścāpi śākavyañjanakairyutam

शाल्यन्नं · śālyannaṃ — rice from shali grain

षड्रसोपेतं · ṣaḍrasopetaṃ — endowed with six tastes

पञ्चभक्ष्यसमन्वितम् · pañcabhakṣyasamanvitam — accompanied by five kinds of edibles

नानाविधैः · nānāvidhaiḥ — various kinds of

फलैः · phalaiḥ — fruits

च · ca — and

अपि · api — also

शाकव्यञ्जनकैः · śākavyañjanakaiḥ — vegetable dishes and condiments

युतम् · yutam — joined with

षड्रसोपेतं शाल्यन्नं, पञ्चभक्ष्यसमन्वितम्, नानाविधैः फलैः शाकव्यञ्जनकैः च युतम् (आसीत्)।

rice from shali grain · endowed with six tastes · accompanied by five kinds of edibles · various kinds of · fruits · and · also · vegetable dishes and condiments · joined with

This verse describes the opulence of the hospitality provided, emphasizing that the food was of the highest quality, suitable for a divine sacrifice.

dadhikṣīraghṛtaiścāpi bhojayāmāsurādarāt

viprapradhānānnikhilānmanuṣyān paricārakāḥ

दधिक्षीरघृतैः · dadhikṣīraghṛtaiḥ — with yogurt, milk, and ghee

च · ca — and

अपि · api — also

भोजयामासुः · bhojayāmāsuḥ — they fed

आदरात् · ādarāt — with respect

विप्रप्रधानान् · viprapradhānān — led by Brahmanas

निखिलान् · nikhilān — all

मनुष्यान् · manuṣyān — people

परिचारकाः · paricārakāḥ — attendants

परिचारकाः आदरात् दधिक्षीरघृतैः अपि विप्रप्रधानान् निखिलान् मनुष्यान् भोजयामासुः।

with yogurt, milk, and ghee · and · also · they fed · with respect · led by Brahmanas · all · people · attendants

This verse details the service provided by the attendants, showing that the guests were treated with utmost care and devotion, led by the Brahmanas.

"Oh, we are delighted and well-fed! We have received a meal fit for the gods!"—praising thus, they dwelt there day after day.

aho hṛṣṭāśca puṣṭāḥ smaḥ prāptaṃ no devabhojanam

iti praśaṃsāṃ kurvanto vasanti sma dine dine

अहो · aho — oh

हृष्टाः · hṛṣṭāḥ — delighted

पुष्टाः · puṣṭāḥ — well-fed

स्मः · smaḥ — we are

प्राप्तं · prāptaṃ — received

नः · naḥ — our

देवभोजनम् · devabhojanam — meal fit for gods

इति · iti — thus

प्रशंसां · praśaṃsāṃ — praise

कुर्वन्तः · kurvantaḥ — doing

वसन्ति · vasanti — they dwell

स्म · sma — indeed

दिने · dine — day

दिने · dine — day

अहो हृष्टाः पुष्टाः स्मः, नः देवभोजनं प्राप्तम् इति प्रशंसां कुर्वन्तः (जनाः) दिने दिने वसन्ति स्म।

oh · delighted · well-fed · we are · received · our · meal fit for gods · thus · praise · doing · they dwell · indeed · day · day

This verse captures the satisfaction of the guests, who felt that the meal was so divine that it was fit for the gods themselves, reflecting the success of the sacrifice.

While the Adhvaryu priest was making offerings to the host of gods, Vidhi (Brahma), the best of devotees, was meditating on the limbs of the Purusha.

adhvaryuṇā hūyamāne tadā devagaṇe vidhiḥ

puruṣāvayave dhyāyannāsa bhāgavatottamaḥ

अध्वर्युणा · adhvaryuṇā — by the Adhvaryu priest

हूयमाने · hūyamāne — being offered

तदा · tadā — then

देवगणे · devagaṇe — to the host of gods

विधिः · vidhiḥ — Brahma

पुरुषावयवे · puruṣāvayave — on the limbs of the Purusha

ध्यायन् · dhyāyan — meditating

आस · āsa — was

भागवतोत्तमः · bhāgavatottamaḥ — best of devotees

अध्वर्युणा देवगणे हूयमाने तदा, भागवतोत्तमः विधिः पुरुषावयवे ध्यायन् आस।

by the Adhvaryu priest · being offered · then · to the host of gods · Brahma · on the limbs of the Purusha · meditating · was · best of devotees

This verse shifts the focus to Brahma's internal state, showing that while the external rituals were being performed, he maintained deep meditation on the Supreme Lord.

An act performed with ignorance yields a small fruit, but that same act, if done with knowledge, grants the fruit of liberation.

avidyayā kṛtaṃ karma bhavedalpaphalapradam

tadeva mokṣaphaladaṃ vidyayā kriyate yadi

अविद्यया · avidyayā — by ignorance

कृतं · kṛtaṃ — done

कर्म · karma — action

भवेत् · bhavet — becomes

अल्पफलप्रदम् · alpaphalapradam — yielding small fruit

तदेव · tadeva — that same

मोक्षफलदं · mokṣaphaladaṃ — granting fruit of liberation

विद्यया · vidyayā — by knowledge

क्रियते · kriyate — is done

यदि · yadi — if

अविद्यया कृतं कर्म अल्पफलप्रदं भवेत्, यदि विद्यया क्रियते तदेव मोक्षफलदं (भवति)।

by ignorance · done · action · becomes · yielding small fruit · that same · granting fruit of liberation · by knowledge · is done · if

This verse provides the philosophical justification for Brahma's meditation, explaining that the fruit of an action depends on the knowledge with which it is performed.

The rituals prescribed in the Shruti and Smriti are a form of worship of the indwelling, inner controller, the direct agent, the Supreme Lord.

antaryāmiṇamātmasthaṃ sākṣātkartāramīśvaram

śrautaṃ smārtamanuṣṭhānaṃ tadārādhanarūpakam

अन्तर्यामिणम् · antaryāmiṇam — the inner controller

आत्मस्थम् · ātmastham — residing in the self

साक्षात्कर्तारम् · sākṣātkartāram — the direct agent

ईश्वरम् · īśvaram — the Supreme Lord

श्रौतम् · śrautam — prescribed in Shruti

स्मार्तम् · smārtam — prescribed in Smriti

अनुष्ठानम् · anuṣṭhānam — ritual

तदाराधनरूपकम् · tadārādhanarūpakam — a form of His worship

श्रौतं स्मार्तं अनुष्ठानं, अन्तर्यामिणम् आत्मस्थं साक्षात्कर्तारम् ईश्वरं प्रति तदाराधनरूपकं (भवति)।

the inner controller · residing in the self · the direct agent · the Supreme Lord · prescribed in Shruti · prescribed in Smriti · ritual · a form of His worship

This verse defines the true nature of Vedic rituals, asserting that they are not merely mechanical acts but are fundamentally acts of worship directed toward the Supreme Lord.

He who performs action while contemplating that very Purusha, Vishnu, the universal form, the eternal one, and visualizing the other gods as His limbs—he alone performs karma with knowledge and is considered a wise man.

tameva puruṣaṃ viṣṇuṃ viśvarūpaṃ sanātanam

anyān devāṃstadaṅgeṣu bhāvayan yaḥ karoti ca

sa eva karma kurute vidyayā paṇḍitaḥ smṛtaḥ

तम् · tam — Him

एव · eva — only

पुरुषम् · puruṣam — the Supreme Person

विष्णुम् · viṣṇum — Vishnu

विश्वरूपम् · viśvarūpam — the universal form

सनातनम् · sanātanam — the eternal one

अन्यान् · anyān — other

देवान् · devān — gods

तदङ्गेषु · tadaṅgeṣu — in His limbs

भावयन् · bhāvayan — contemplating

यः · yaḥ — who

करोति · karoti — performs

सः · saḥ — he

पण्डितः · paṇḍitaḥ — a wise man

यः तमेव पुरुषं विष्णुं विश्वरूपं सनातनं भावयन् अन्यान् देवान् तदङ्गेषु भावयन् कर्म करोति, स एव पण्डितः स्मृतः।

Him · only · the Supreme Person · Vishnu · the universal form · the eternal one · other · gods · in His limbs · contemplating · who · performs · he · a wise man

This verse defines the essence of 'Vidya' (knowledge) in ritual, establishing that true worship involves recognizing the inner controller (Vishnu) within all beings and deities. It elevates the mechanical performance of sacrifice to a meditative act of devotion.

Thus, with knowledge, Brahma performed the great worship of Vishnu through the rite known as the horse sacrifice, with faith and devotion.

evaṃ hi vidyayā brahmā viṣṇorārādhanaṃ mahat

cakāra śraddhayā bhaktyā hayamedhākhyakarmaṇā

एवम् · evam — thus

हि · hi — indeed

विद्यया · vidyayā — with knowledge

ब्रह्मा · brahmā — Brahma

विष्णोः · viṣṇoḥ — of Vishnu

आराधनम् · ārādhanam — worship

महत् · mahat — great

चकार · cakāra — performed

श्रद्धया · śraddhayā — with faith

भक्त्या · bhaktyā — with devotion

हयमेधाख्यकर्मणा · hayamedhākhyakarmaṇā — by the rite called horse-sacrifice

एवं हि ब्रह्मा विद्यया श्रद्धया भक्त्या च हयमेधाख्यकर्मणा विष्णोः महत् आराधनं चकार।

thus · indeed · with knowledge · Brahma · of Vishnu · worship · great · performed · with faith · with devotion · by the rite called horse-sacrifice

This verse concludes the description of Brahma's preparation, emphasizing that his sacrifice was not merely a ritualistic duty but a profound act of devotion performed with full awareness of the Supreme Lord.

Then, from the sacrificial fire-pit, the compassionate Lord Vishnu Himself appeared—clad in yellow garments, with eyes as large as lotus petals, four-armed, and holding a conch, mace, and lotus.

tato'gnikuṇḍādbhagavān kṛpāluḥ

pītāmbaraḥ padmadalāyatākṣaḥ

āvirbabhūva svayameva viṣṇu-

ścaturbhujaḥ śaṅkhagadābjahastaḥ

ततः · tataḥ — then

अग्निकुण्डात् · agnikuṇḍāt — from the sacrificial fire-pit

भगवान् · bhagavān — the Lord

कृपालुः · kṛpāluḥ — the compassionate one

पीताम्बरः · pītāmbaraḥ — clad in yellow garments

पद्मदलायताक्षः · padmadalāyatākṣaḥ — with eyes like lotus petals

आविर्बभूव · āvirbabhūva — appeared

स्वयमेव · svayameva — Himself

विष्णुः · viṣṇuḥ — Vishnu

चतुर्भुजः · caturbhujaḥ — four-armed

शङ्खगदाब्जहस्तः · śaṅkhagadābjahastaḥ — holding conch, mace, and lotus

ततः अग्निकुण्डात् कृपालुः पीताम्बरः पद्मदलायताक्षः चतुर्भुजः शङ्खगदाब्जहस्तः भगवान् विष्णुः स्वयमेव आविर्बभूव।

then · from the sacrificial fire-pit · the Lord · the compassionate one · clad in yellow garments · with eyes like lotus petals · appeared · Himself · Vishnu · four-armed · holding conch, mace, and lotus

This verse marks the climax of the sacrifice, where the Lord manifests physically from the sacrificial fire, validating Brahma's sincere and knowledgeable worship.

Seeing Him, the wielder of the discus, the sole Lord of the universe, with eyes as wide as a blooming lotus, the primeval God with the Srivatsa mark on His chest, the gods and sages praised Him with delight.

taṃ cakrapāṇiṃ jagadekanāthaṃ

praphullapadmāyatalocanaṃ ca|

śrīvatsavakṣaḥsthalamādidevaṃ

vilokya devā munayaśca tuṣṭuvuḥ

तम् · tam — Him

चक्रपाणिम् · cakrapāṇim — the wielder of the discus

जगदेकनाथम् · jagadekanātham — the sole Lord of the universe

प्रफुल्लपद्मायतलोचनम् · praphullapadmāyatalocanam — with eyes like blooming lotuses

श्रीवत्सवक्षःस्थलम् · śrīvatsavakṣaḥsthalam — with Srivatsa on His chest

आदिदेवम् · ādidevam — the primeval God

विलोक्य · vilokya — having seen

देवाः · devāḥ — the gods

मुनयः · munayaḥ — the sages

तुष्टुवुः · tuṣṭuvuḥ — praised

तम् चक्रपाणिं जगदेकनाथं प्रफुल्लपद्मायतलोचनं श्रीवत्सवक्षःस्थलम् आदिदेवं विलोक्य देवाः मुनयः च तुष्टुवुः।

Him · the wielder of the discus · the sole Lord of the universe · with eyes like blooming lotuses · with Srivatsa on His chest · the primeval God · having seen · the gods · the sages · praised

This verse describes the immediate reaction of the assembled gods and sages, who are struck with awe and devotion upon witnessing the divine form of the Lord.

Brahma, upon seeing Him, the abode of the universe, the companion of Padma (Lakshmi), the bestower of boons, Mukunda, praised the God who is the refuge of the worlds, his own body bathed in tears of joy.

brahmā tamālokya jagannivāsaṃ

padmāsahāyaṃ varadaṃ mukundam

ānandabāṣpasnapitātmadeha-

stuṣṭāva devaṃ jagatāṃ śaraṇyam

ब्रह्मा · brahmā — Brahma

तम् · tam — Him

आलोक्य · ālokya — having seen

जगन्निवासम् · jagannivāsam — the abode of the universe

पद्मासहायम् · padmāsahāyam — the companion of Lakshmi

वरदम् · varadam — the bestower of boons

मुकुन्दम् · mukundam — Mukunda

आनन्दबाष्पस्नपितात्मदेहः · ānandabāṣpasnapitātmadehaḥ — his body bathed in tears of joy

तुष्टाव · tuṣṭāva — praised

देवम् · devam — the God

जगताम् · jagatām — of the worlds

शरण्यम् · śaraṇyam — the refuge

ब्रह्मा तम् जगन्निवासं पद्मासहायं वरदं मुकुन्दं आलोक्य आनन्दबाष्पस्नपितात्मदेहः सन् जगतां शरण्यं देवं तुष्टाव।

Brahma · Him · having seen · the abode of the universe · the companion of Lakshmi · the bestower of boons · Mukunda · his body bathed in tears of joy · praised · the God · of the worlds · the refuge

This verse focuses on Brahma's personal emotional response, highlighting his role as the primary devotee who is overwhelmed by the grace of the Lord he has invoked.

Brahma said:

Salutations, salutations to You, O Purushottama, Sri Vasudeva, the eternal one! You who are to be known through all the words of the Vedas, who are the Veda itself, and the most excellent among the knowers of Vedanta.

brahmovāca

namo namaste puruṣottamāya

śrīvāsudevāya sanātanāya

vedyāya sarvairapi vedavākyai-

rvedāya vedāntavidāṃ varāya

नमः · namaḥ — salutations

नमस्ते · namaste — salutations to You

पुरुषोत्तमाय · puruṣottamāya — to the Supreme Person

श्रीवासुदेवाय · śrīvāsudevāya — to Sri Vasudeva

सनातनाय · sanātanāya — to the eternal one

वेद्याय · vedyāya — to be known

सर्वैः · sarvaiḥ — by all

वेदवाक्यैः · vedavākyaiḥ — Vedic words

वेदाय · vedāya — to the Veda

वेदान्तविदां · vedāntavidām — of the knowers of Vedanta

वराय · varāya — to the best

पुरुषोत्तमाय श्रीवासुदेवाय सनातनाय ते नमः नमः। सर्वैः वेदवाक्यैः वेद्याय, वेदाय, वेदान्तविदां वराय तुभ्यं नमः।

salutations · salutations to You · to the Supreme Person · to Sri Vasudeva · to the eternal one · to be known · by all · Vedic words · to the Veda · of the knowers of Vedanta · to the best

Brahma begins his prayer by establishing the theological identity of the Lord, affirming His supremacy as the goal of all Vedic knowledge and the source of the Vedas themselves.

At the beginning of the age, when the Vedas were stolen by Madhu and Kaitabha, having been prayed to by me to protect them again, O Vishnu, You took the incarnation of a fish.

ādau yugānte madhukaiṭabhābhyāṃ

vedān hṛtān rakṣitumeva bhūyaḥ

tvaṃ prārthita eva viṣṇo

matsyāvatāraṃ kṛtavānasi tvam

आदौ · ādau — at the beginning

युगान्ते · yugānte — at the end of the age

मधुकैटभाभ्याम् · madhukaiṭabhābhyām — by Madhu and Kaitabha

वेदान् · vedān — the Vedas

हृतान् · hṛtān — stolen

रक्षितुम् · rakṣitum — to protect

भूयः · bhūyaḥ — again

त्वम् · tvam — You

प्रार्थितः · prārthitaḥ — prayed to

विष्णो · viṣṇo — O Vishnu

मत्स्यावतारम् · matsyāvatāram — fish incarnation

कृतवानसि · kṛtavānasi — You took

आदौ युगान्ते मधुकैटभाभ्यां हृतान् वेदान् रक्षितुं भूयः प्रार्थितः त्वं विष्णो मत्स्यावतारं कृतवानसि।

at the beginning · at the end of the age · by Madhu and Kaitabha · the Vedas · stolen · to protect · again · You · prayed to · O Vishnu · fish incarnation · You took

Brahma recounts the Lord's past interventions to protect the Vedas, establishing a historical context of the Lord's compassion and His role as the protector of Dharma.

Searching for a foundation below for myself and for the world, O God of gods, I saw the primeval, excellent, first Tortoise, supporting the worlds on His vast back.

ādhārapīṭhaṃ mṛgayannadhastāt

mamāpi lokasya ca devadeva

apaśyamādyaṃ varamādikūrmaṃ

lokān dadhānaṃ vipule svapṛṣṭhe

आधारपीठम् · ādhārapīṭham — a foundation

मृगयन् · mṛgayan — searching

अधस्तात् · adhastāt — below

मम · mama — for me

लोकस्य · lokasya — of the world

देवदेव · devadeva — O God of gods

अपश्यम् · apaśyam — I saw

आद्यम् · ādyam — primeval

वरम् · varam — excellent

आदिकूर्मम् · ādikūrmam — first Tortoise

लोकान् · lokān — the worlds

दधानम् · dadhānam — supporting

विपुले · vipule — vast

स्वपृष्ठे · svapṛṣṭhe — on His back

देवदेव, मम लोकस्य च अधस्तात् आधारपीठं मृगयन् अहं विपुले स्वपृष्ठे लोकान् दधानम् आद्यं वरम् आदिकूर्मम् अपश्यम्।

a foundation · searching · below · for me · of the world · O God of gods · I saw · primeval · excellent · first Tortoise · the worlds · supporting · vast · on His back

Brahma recalls the Kurma avatar, emphasizing the Lord's role as the foundation of the universe, which provides the necessary stability for creation to exist.

Again, once, when desiring to lift up the earth which was submerged in the waters of dissolution, O Deva, I meditated upon You alone, and You Yourself appeared from my nostril as a Boar.

punaḥ kadācitpralayābdhimagnā-

muddhartukāmo bhuvameva deva

tvāmeva dadhyau ahamāvirāsīt

tvameva nāsāvivārādvarāhaḥ

पुनः · punaḥ — again

कदाचित् · kadācit — once

प्रलयाब्धिमग्नाम् · pralayābdhimagnām — submerged in the dissolution ocean

उद्धर्तुकामो · uddhartukāmo — desiring to lift up

भुवम् · bhuvam — the earth

देव · deva — O Deva

त्वामेव · tvāmeva — You alone

दध्यौ · dadhyau — I meditated

अहम् · aham — I

आविरासीत् · āvirāsīt — appeared

त्वमेव · tvameva — You Yourself

नासाविवारात् · nāsāvivārāt — from my nostril

वराहः · varāhaḥ — as a Boar

पुनः कदाचित् प्रलयाब्धिमग्नां भुवम् उद्धर्तुकामो अहं त्वामेव दध्यौ, तदा त्वमेव नासाविवारात् वराहः आविरासीत्।

again · once · submerged in the dissolution ocean · desiring to lift up · the earth · O Deva · You alone · I meditated · I · appeared · You Yourself · from my nostril · as a Boar

Brahma describes the Varaha avatar, illustrating the Lord's immediate response to his meditation during the crisis of the earth's submersion, showcasing the intimacy of their relationship.

In the form of Narasimha, having killed the primeval demon who was intoxicated by a boon granted by me, You embraced Prahlada, my offering and Your foremost devotee, and became the bestower of boons.

mayaiva dattena vareṇa mattaṃ

hatvā''didaityaṃ narasiṃharūpaḥ

mayopanītaṃ nijabhaktamukhyaṃ

prahlādamāliṅgya varaprado'bhūḥ

मयैव · mayaiva — by me alone

दत्तेन · dattena — granted

वरेण · vareṇa — by a boon

मत्तम् · mattam — intoxicated

हत्वा · hatvā — having killed

आदिदैत्यम् · ādidaityam — the primeval demon

नरसिंहरूपः · narasiṃharūpaḥ — in Narasimha form

मयोपनीतम् · mayopanītam — my offering

निजभक्तमुख्यम् · nijabhaktamukhyam — Your foremost devotee

प्रह्लादम् · prahlādam — Prahlada

आलिङ्ग्य · āliṅgya — having embraced

वरप्रदोऽभूः · varaprado'bhūḥ — You became the bestower of boons

मयैव दत्तेन वरेण मत्तं आदिदैत्यं हत्वा नरसिंहरूपः त्वं मयोपनीतं निजभक्तमुख्यं प्रह्लादम् आलिङ्ग्य वरप्रदोऽभूः।

by me alone · granted · by a boon · intoxicated · having killed · the primeval demon · in Narasimha form · my offering · Your foremost devotee · Prahlada · having embraced · You became the bestower of boons

Brahma acknowledges the Lord's role in destroying the demon who misused a boon, while simultaneously showing the Lord's affection for His devotee Prahlada, reinforcing the theme of divine justice and grace.

Seeing the generosity, devotion to Brahmanas, and adherence to truth of Prahlada's grandson (Bali), You, the Lord of Lakshmi, assuming the form of a dwarf, came into his sight, saying "Give!".

prahlādapautrasya vadānyatāṃ ca

brahmaṇyatāṃ vīkṣya ca satyaniṣṭhām

lakṣmīpatistvaṃ vaṭurūpadhārī

dehīti taddṛṣṭipathaṃ gato'bhūḥ

प्रह्लादपौत्रस्य · prahlādapautrasya — of Prahlada's grandson

वदान्यतां · vadānyatāṃ — generosity

च · ca — and

ब्रह्मण्यतां · brahmaṇyatāṃ — devotion to Brahmanas

वीक्ष्य · vīkṣya — having seen

सत्यनिष्ठाम् · satyaniṣṭhām — adherence to truth

लक्ष्मीपतिः · lakṣmīpatiḥ — Lord of Lakshmi

त्वं · tvaṃ — You

वटुरूपधारी · vaṭurūpadhārī — assuming a dwarf form

देहीति · dehīti — saying 'give'

तद्दृष्टिपथं · taddṛṣṭipathaṃ — into his sight

गतोऽभूः · gato'bhūḥ — became

लक्ष्मीपतिः त्वं प्रह्लादपौत्रस्य वदान्यतां ब्रह्मण्यतां सत्यनिष्ठाम् च वीक्ष्य वटुरूपधारी सन् देहि इति तस्य दृष्टिपथं गतः अभूः।

of Prahlada's grandson · generosity · and · devotion to Brahmanas · having seen · adherence to truth · Lord of Lakshmi · You · assuming a dwarf form · saying 'give' · into his sight · became

This verse highlights the Lord's Vamana incarnation, emphasizing His appreciation for Bali's virtues. It serves as a bridge in Brahma's prayer to showcase the Lord's accessibility to those who possess devotion and truthfulness.

Wielding a fearsome axe, You swiftly brought about the destruction of the Kshatriyas, O God of gods. Twenty-one times, You, as Bhargava (Parashurama), established Dharma in the world.

dhṛtvā karālaṃ paraśuṃ javena

kṣatrakṣayaṃ cakritha devadeva

triḥsaptakṛtvo bhuvane ca dharmaṃ

saṃsthāpayāmāsitha bhārgavastvam

धृत्वा · dhṛtvā — having held

करालं · karālaṃ — fearsome

परशुं · paraśuṃ — axe

जवेन · javena — swiftly

क्षत्रक्षयं · kṣatrakṣayaṃ — destruction of Kshatriyas

चक्रिथ · cakritha — You caused

देवदेव · devadeva — O God of gods

त्रिःसप्तकृत्वो · triḥsaptakṛtvo — twenty-one times

भुवने · bhuvane — in the world

धर्मं · dharmaṃ — righteousness

संस्थापयामासिथ · saṃsthāpayāmāsitha — You established

भार्गवस्त्वम् · bhārgavastvam — You as Bhargava

देवदेव त्वं करालं परशुं धृत्वा जवेन क्षत्रक्षयं चक्रिथ। भार्गवः त्वं भुवने त्रिःसप्तकृत्वः धर्मं संस्थापयामासिथ।

having held · fearsome · axe · swiftly · destruction of Kshatriyas · You caused · O God of gods · twenty-one times · in the world · righteousness · You established · You as Bhargava

Brahma recounts the Parashurama avatar to illustrate the Lord's role as the restorer of Dharma. It reinforces the theme that the Lord intervenes decisively when cosmic order is threatened.

Having descended into the Ikshvaku dynasty, You, in the form of Rama, practiced Dharma, taught all people their respective duties, and established a holy and virtuous way of life.

ikṣvākuvaṃśe'pyavatīrya dharmaṃ

samācaran sarvajanān svadharme

saṃśikṣayan saccaritaṃ pavitraṃ

saṃsthāpayāmāsitha rāmarūpaḥ

इक्ष्वाकुवंशे · ikṣvākuvaṃśe — in the Ikshvaku dynasty

अवतीय · avatīrya — having descended

धर्मं · dharmaṃ — righteousness

समाचरन् · samācaran — practicing

सर्वजनान् · sarvajanān — all people

स्वधर्मे · svadharme — in their own duties

संशिक्षयन् · saṃśikṣayan — teaching

सच्चरितं · saccaritaṃ — virtuous life

पवित्रं · pavitraṃ — holy

संस्थापयामासिथ · saṃsthāpayāmāsitha — You established

रामरूपः · rāmarūpaḥ — in the form of Rama

रामरूपः त्वं इक्ष्वाकुवंशे अवतीर्य धर्मं समाचरन्, सर्वजनान् स्वधर्मे संशिक्षयन्, पवित्रं सच्चरितं संस्थापयामासिथ।

in the Ikshvaku dynasty · having descended · righteousness · practicing · all people · in their own duties · teaching · virtuous life · holy · You established · in the form of Rama

This verse celebrates the Rama avatar, focusing on the establishment of exemplary conduct. It serves as a model for the 'dharmic' life that the Lord promotes through His incarnations.

By dragging the city of the Kurus with Your plough, You showed them Your power. For You, Sankarshana, the very self of Shesha, what is so amazing about this sport of ploughing?

halena karṣan kurupattanaṃ tat

sandarśayāmāsitha te prabhāvam

saṅkarṣaṇasyaiva kimadbhutaṃ te

śeṣātmanaḥ karṣaṇakelirevam

हलेन · halena — with the plough

कर्षन् · karṣan — dragging

कुरुपत्तनं · kurupattanaṃ — the city of Kurus

सन्दर्शयामासिथ · sandarśayāmāsitha — You showed

ते · te — Your

प्रभावम् · prabhāvam — power

सङ्कर्षणस्य · saṅkarṣaṇasya — of Sankarshana

किमद्भुतं · kimadbhutaṃ — what is amazing

शेषात्मनः · śeṣātmanaḥ — of the self of Shesha

कर्षणकेलिः · karṣaṇakeliḥ — sport of ploughing

हलेन कुरुपत्तनं कर्षन् त्वं ते प्रभावं सन्दर्शयामासिथ। शेषात्मनः सङ्कर्षणस्य ते कर्षणकेलिः एवम् इति किम् अद्भुतम्?

with the plough · dragging · the city of Kurus · You showed · Your · power · of Sankarshana · what is amazing · of the self of Shesha · sport of ploughing

Brahma acknowledges the Balarama avatar, highlighting the Lord's omnipotence. The act of dragging the city demonstrates that even the most impossible feats are mere play for the Lord.

Indeed, at my request, O Murari, You took the form of Krishna, desiring to remove the burden of the earth and to protect the virtuous through Your own Maya.

**26-27.** Your birth in a prison, O Mukunda, then Your childhood pastimes in Gokula, herding cows on the banks of the Yamuna, the sport of lifting Govardhana hill; then going to the city and killing Kamsa, establishing Your own kingdom in glorious Dvaraka, and composing the teachings of the Gita—how can I describe it all? How can I even remember it?

mamaiva hi prārthanayā murāre

kṛṣṇasvarūpaṃ dhṛtavānasi tvam

bhūbhāramevaṃ parihartukāmaḥ

svamāyayā sādhujanāvanāya

ममैव · mamaiva — my own

प्रार्थनया · prārthanayā — by request

मुरारे · murāre — O Murari

कृष्णस्वरूपं · kṛṣṇasvarūpaṃ — form of Krishna

धृतवानसि · dhṛtavānasi — You have taken

त्वम् · tvaṃ — You

भूभारं · bhūbhāraṃ — burden of the earth

परिहर्तुकामः · parihartukāmaḥ — desiring to remove

स्वमायया · svamāyayā — by Your own Maya

साधुजनावनाय · sādhujanāvanāya — for the protection of the virtuous

मुरारे त्वं मम एव प्रार्थनया भूभारं परिहर्तुकामः, साधुजनावनाय स्वमायया कृष्णस्वरूपं धृतवान् असि।

my own · by request · O Murari · form of Krishna · You have taken · You · burden of the earth · desiring to remove · by Your own Maya · for the protection of the virtuous

This verse transitions to the Krishna avatar, attributing the descent to Brahma's own request. It establishes the Lord's motivation as the protection of the virtuous and the removal of the earth's burden.

kārāgṛhe janma tato mukunda

te bālalīlāmapi gokule ca

gocāraṇaṃ sūryasutātaṭe ca

govardhanoddhāraṇakelimevam

कारागृहे · kārāgṛhe — in the prison

जन्म · janma — birth

मुकुन्द · mukunda — O Mukunda

ते · te — Your

बाललीलाम् · bālalīlām — childhood pastimes

गोकुले · gokule — in Gokula

गोचारणं · gocāraṇaṃ — herding cows

सूर्यसुतातटे · sūryasutātaṭe — on the banks of Yamuna

गोवर्धनोद्धारणकेलिम् · govardhanoddhāraṇakelim — sport of lifting Govardhana

मुकुन्द कारागृहे ते जन्म, ततः गोकुले ते बाललीलाम्, सूर्यसुतातटे गोचारणं, गोवर्धनोद्धारणकेलिम् च (कथं वर्णयामि)।

in the prison · birth · O Mukunda · Your · childhood pastimes · in Gokula · herding cows · on the banks of Yamuna · sport of lifting Govardhana

Brahma begins a list of Krishna's leelas, expressing awe at the sheer volume of divine deeds. This verse sets the stage for the impossibility of fully recounting the Lord's glories.

gatvā purīṃ kaṃsavadhaṃ kṛtaṃ ca

śrīdvārakāyāṃ racitaṃ svarājyam

gītopadeśaṃ racitaṃ tvayaiva

kathaṃ pravakṣyāmi kathaṃ smarāmi

गत्वा · gatvā — having gone

पुरीं · purīṃ — to the city

कंसवधं · kaṃsavadhaṃ — killing of Kamsa

कृतं · kṛtaṃ — done

श्रीद्वारकायां · śrīdvārakāyāṃ — in glorious Dvaraka

रचितं · racitaṃ — established

स्वराज्यम् · svarājyam — Your own kingdom

गीतोपदेशं · gītopadeśaṃ — teaching of Gita

त्वयैव · tvayaiva — by You alone

कथं · kathaṃ — how

प्रवक्ष्यामि · pravakṣyāmi — shall I describe

स्मरामि · smarāmi — shall I remember

पुरीं गत्वा कंसवधं कृतं, श्रीद्वारकायां स्वराज्यं रचितं, त्वयैव गीतोपदेशं रचितं; एतत् सर्वं कथं प्रवक्ष्यामि, कथं स्मरामि?

having gone · to the city · killing of Kamsa · done · in glorious Dvaraka · established · Your own kingdom · teaching of Gita · by You alone · how · shall I describe · shall I remember

Continuing the previous thought, Brahma reflects on the difficulty of remembering and describing the Lord's life. It emphasizes the overwhelming nature of divine grace and history.

In the Kali age, O Murari, O infinite-formed one, to re-establish the eternal Dharma which has been destroyed in the world, You Yourself will become Kalki, wielding a very sharp sword.

kalau vinaṣṭaṃ bhuvane murāre

sanātanaṃ dharmamanantamūrte

bhūyaḥ pratiṣṭhāpayituṃ tvameva

kalkirbhaviṣyasyatitīkṣṇakhaḍgadhṛt

कलौ · kalau — in the Kali age

विनष्टं · vinaṣṭaṃ — destroyed

भुवने · bhuvane — in the world

मुरारे · murāre — O Murari

सनातनं · sanātanaṃ — eternal

धर्मं · dharmaṃ — righteousness

अनन्तमूर्ते · anantamūrte — O infinite-formed one

भूयः · bhūyaḥ — again

प्रतिष्ठापयितुं · pratiṣṭhāpayituṃ — to re-establish

त्वमेव · tvameva — You alone

कल्किः · kalkiḥ — Kalki

भविष्यसि · bhaviṣyasi — You will become

अतितीक्ष्णखड्गधृत् · atitīkṣṇakhaḍgadhṛt — wielding a sharp sword

मुरारे अनन्तमूर्ते, कलौ भुवने विनष्टं सनातनं धर्मं भूयः प्रतिष्ठापयितुं त्वम् एव अतितीक्ष्णखड्गधृत् कल्किः भविष्यसि।

in the Kali age · destroyed · in the world · O Murari · eternal · righteousness · O infinite-formed one · again · to re-establish · You alone · Kalki · You will become · wielding a sharp sword

Brahma looks forward to the Kalki avatar, confirming the cyclical nature of the Lord's intervention. It highlights the Lord's commitment to preserving Dharma throughout all ages.

Today in my sacrifice, having accepted a form, You shine forth as an Archa-avatara (iconic incarnation), O Vishnu. I choose only supreme devotion to You, not the position of Brahma (Parameshthya) or the highest state.

mamādya yajñe parigṛhya mūrti-

marcāvatāreṇa vibhāsi viṣṇo

tvayyeva bhaktiṃ paramāṃ vṛṇe'haṃ

na pārameṣṭhyaṃ paramaṃ padaṃ vā

ममाद्य · mamādya — in my sacrifice today

यज्ञे · yajñe — in the sacrifice

परिगृह्य · parigṛhya — having accepted

मूर्तिम् · mūrtim — a form

अर्चावतारेण · arcāvatāreṇa — as an iconic incarnation

विभासि · vibhāsi — You shine

विष्णो · viṣṇo — O Vishnu

त्वय्येव · tvayyeva — in You alone

भक्तिं · bhaktiṃ — devotion

परमां · paramāṃ — supreme

वृणेऽहं · vṛṇe'haṃ — I choose

न · na — not

पारमेष्ठ्यं · pārameṣṭhyaṃ — the position of Brahma

परमं · paramaṃ — highest

पदं · padaṃ — state

विष्णो, मम अद्य यज्ञे मूर्तिं परिगृह्य अर्चावतारेण विभासि। अहं त्वयि एव परमां भक्तिं वृणे, पारमेष्ठ्यं परमं पदं वा न (वृणे)।

in my sacrifice today · in the sacrifice · having accepted · a form · as an iconic incarnation · You shine · O Vishnu · in You alone · devotion · supreme · I choose · not · the position of Brahma · highest · state

Brahma expresses his ultimate desire: devotion to the Lord over any worldly or celestial position. This is the climax of his prayer, defining the highest goal of a devotee.

Sri Sadguru said:

Thus praised, Ramanatha, the boon-bestower, the imperishable Vishnu, spoke to the lotus-seated Brahma, whose throat was choked with emotion.

śrīsadguruvāca

evaṃ stuto ramānātho varado viṣṇuravyayaḥ

gadgadastabdhakaṇṭhaṃ tamuvāca kamalāsanam

एवं · evaṃ — thus

स्तुतः · stutaḥ — praised

रमानाथः · ramānāthaḥ — Lord of Lakshmi

वरदः · varadaḥ — bestower of boons

विष्णुः · viṣṇuḥ — Vishnu

अव्ययः · avyayaḥ — imperishable

गद्गद · gadgada — choked with emotion

स्तब्धकण्ठं · stabdhakaṇṭhaṃ — throat choked

तम् · tam — to him

उवाच · uvāca — spoke

कमलासनम् · kamalāsanam — lotus-seated Brahma

एवं स्तुतः अव्ययः रमानाथः वरदः विष्णुः, गद्गदस्तब्धकण्ठं तं कमलासनं उवाच।

thus · praised · Lord of Lakshmi · bestower of boons · Vishnu · imperishable · choked with emotion · throat choked · to him · spoke · lotus-seated Brahma

This verse marks the transition from the prayer to the Lord's response. It captures the emotional intensity of the moment as the Lord prepares to address the moved Brahma.

The Supreme Lord said:

I have come, desiring to see the great festival of your sacrifice. I am worshipped and well-pleased with you, O grandfather of the worlds.

śrībhagavānuvāca

āgato'haṃ draṣṭukāmastava yajñamahotsavam |

ārādhito'smi suprītastvayā lokapitāmaha

आगतः · āgataḥ — I have come

अहम् · aham — I

द्रष्टुकामः · draṣṭukāmaḥ — desiring to see

तव · tava — your

यज्ञमहोत्सवम् · yajñamahotsavam — great sacrificial festival

आराधितः · ārādhitaḥ — worshipped

अस्मि · asmi — I am

सुप्रीतः · suprītaḥ — well-pleased

त्वया · tvayā — by you

लोकपितामह · lokapitāmaha — O grandfather of the worlds

अहं तव यज्ञमहोत्सवं द्रष्टुकामः आगतः। हे लोकपितामह, त्वया अहं आराधितः सुप्रीतः अस्मि।

I have come · I · desiring to see · your · great sacrificial festival · worshipped · I am · well-pleased · by you · O grandfather of the worlds

The Lord responds to Brahma's prayers by revealing the reason for His divine appearance, establishing the intimate relationship between the Creator and the Supreme Lord.

Taking an iconic form out of a desire to grace the world, I will reside eternally on this Hastigiri (Elephant Hill), O four-faced one.

arcārūpaṃ gṛhītvā'haṃ lokānugrahakāṅkṣayā |

asmin hastigirau nityaṃ vatsyāmi caturānana

अर्चारूपम् · arcārūpam — iconic form

गृहीत्वा · gṛhītvā — having taken

अहम् · aham — I

लोकानुग्रहकाङ्क्षया · lokānugrahakāṅkṣayā — with a desire to grace the world

अस्मिन् · asmin — in this

हस्तिगिरौ · hastigirau — on Hastigiri

नित्यम् · nityam — eternally

वत्स्यामि · vatsyāmi — I will reside

चतुरानन · caturānana — O four-faced one

हे चतुरानन, अहं अर्चारूपं गृहीत्वा लोकानुग्रहकाङ्क्षया अस्मिन् हस्तिगिरौ नित्यं वत्स्यामि।

iconic form · having taken · I · with a desire to grace the world · in this · on Hastigiri · eternally · I will reside · O four-faced one

The Lord declares His intention to manifest in an iconic form (Arca) on Hastigiri, providing a permanent place for devotees to seek His grace.

Whoever comes to the city of Kanchi and sees Me, to them I, as Varada (the bestower of boons), will grant their desired boons.

kāñcīpuramupāgatya ye ye paśyanti māṃ narāḥ|

teṣāṃ teṣāṃ varāniṣṭān dāsyāmi varadastvaham

काञ्चीपुरम् · kāñcīpuram — city of Kanchi

उपागत्य · upāgatya — having approached

ये ये · ye ye — whosoever

पश्यन्ति · paśyanti — see

माम् · mām — Me

नराः · narāḥ — men

तेषां तेषां · teṣāṃ teṣāṃ — to them respectively

वरान् · varān — boons

इष्टान् · iṣṭān — desired

दास्यामि · dāsyāmi — I will grant

वरदः · varadaḥ — the boon-bestower

तु · tu — indeed

अहम् · aham — I

ये नराः काञ्चीपुरम् उपागत्य मां पश्यन्ति, तेषां तेषां इष्टान् वरान् वरदः अहम् दास्यामि।

city of Kanchi · having approached · whosoever · see · Me · men · to them respectively · boons · desired · I will grant · the boon-bestower · indeed · I

This verse establishes the specific phala-shruti of the Varada-kshetra, promising that all who visit Kanchi will receive their desired boons.

I grant you devotion to Me. You shall be the foremost of My devotees. Remain in your position of Parameshthya and carry out My command.

tubhyaṃ dadāmi madbhaktiṃ madbhaktāgresaro bhavān

pārameṣṭhye pade tiṣṭha madājñāṃ paripālaya

तुभ्यम् · tubhyam — to you

ददामि · dadāmi — I grant

मद्भक्तिम् · madbhaktim — devotion to Me

मद्भक्ताग्रेसरः · madbhaktāgresaraḥ — foremost of My devotees

भवान् · bhavān — you shall be

पारमेष्ठ्ये · pārameṣṭhye — in the position of Parameshthya

पदे · pade — in the status

तिष्ठ · tiṣṭha — remain

मदाज्ञाम् · madājñām — My command

परिपालय · paripālaya — carry out

तुभ्यं मद्भक्तिं ददामि। भवान् मद्भक्ताग्रेसरः भव। पारमेष्ठ्ये पदे तिष्ठ, मदाज्ञां परिपालय।

to you · I grant · devotion to Me · foremost of My devotees · you shall be · in the position of Parameshthya · in the status · remain · My command · carry out

The Lord grants Brahma the ultimate gift of devotion and confirms his status, balancing the divine hierarchy with personal affection.

At the time of the great dissolution, O Vidhi (Brahma), by My grace alone, you shall attain My abode along with your devotee-attendants.

mahāpralayakāle tu mamaiva kṛpayā vidhe

matpadaṃ prāpsyasi tvaṃ ca madbhaktaiḥ pārṣadaistava

महाप्रलयकाले · mahāpralayakāle — at the time of great dissolution

तु · tu — indeed

मम · mama — My

एव · eva — only

कृपया · kṛpayā — by grace

विधे · vidhe — O Brahma

मत्पदम् · matpadam — My abode

प्राप्स्यसि · prāpsyasi — you will attain

त्वम् · tvam — you

च · ca — and

मद्भक्तैः · madbhaktaiḥ — with My devotees

पार्षदैः · pārṣadaiḥ — attendants

तव · tava — your

हे विधे, महाप्रलयकाले मम एव कृपया त्वं मद्भक्तैः तव पार्षदैः च सह मत्पदं प्राप्स्यसि।

at the time of great dissolution · indeed · My · only · by grace · O Brahma · My abode · you will attain · you · and · with My devotees · attendants · your

The Lord provides assurance of ultimate liberation for Brahma and his associates, emphasizing that grace is the final path to the divine abode.

Sri Sadguru said:

Thus consoled by the all-powerful Vishnu, Brahma consecrated the worshipful, boon-bestowing Vishnu on Karishaila (Hastigiri) according to the Pancharatra rites, and then performed the Brahmotsava.

śrīsadgururuvāca

evaṃ prasāntvito brahmā viṣṇunā prabhaviṣṇunā

kariśaile pratiṣṭhāpya pāñcarātravidhānataḥ

viṣṇuṃ vareṇyaṃ varadaṃ brahmotsavamathākarot

एवम् · evam — thus

प्रसान्त्वितः · prasāntvitaḥ — consoled

ब्रह्मा · brahmā — Brahma

विष्णुना · viṣṇunā — by Vishnu

प्रभविष्णुना · prabhaviṣṇunā — the all-powerful

करिशैले · kariśaile — on Karishaila

प्रतिष्ठाप्य · pratiṣṭhāpya — having consecrated

पाञ्चरात्रविधानतः · pāñcarātravidhānataḥ — according to Pancharatra rites

विष्णुम् · viṣṇum — Vishnu

वरेण्यम् · vareṇyam — worshipful

वरदम् · varadam — boon-bestowing

ब्रह्मोत्सवम् · brahmotsavam — Brahmotsava

अथ · atha — then

अकरोत् · akarot — performed

एवं विष्णुना प्रभविष्णुना प्रसान्त्वितः ब्रह्मा करिशैले वरेण्यं वरदं विष्णुं पाञ्चरात्रविधानतः प्रतिष्ठाप्य अथ ब्रह्मोत्सवम् अकरोत्।

thus · consoled · Brahma · by Vishnu · the all-powerful · on Karishaila · having consecrated · according to Pancharatra rites · Vishnu · worshipful · boon-bestowing · Brahmotsava · then · performed

This verse marks the successful completion of Brahma's mission, establishing the ritual foundation for the worship of Varada.

For the purpose of Vishnu's worship, Aja (Brahma) established Brahmanas learned in the Vedas, the Shrotriyas, in the streets right there.

viṣṇorārādhanārthāya brāhmaṇān vedapāragān

sthāpayāmāsa tatraiva vīthīṣu śrotriyānajaḥ

विष्णोः · viṣṇoḥ — of Vishnu

आराधनार्थाय · ārādhanārthāya — for the purpose of worship

ब्राह्मणान् · brāhmaṇān — Brahmanas

वेदपारगान् · vedapāragān — learned in Vedas

स्थापयामास · sthāpayāmāsa — established

तत्रैव · tatraiva — right there

वीथीषु · vīthīṣu — in the streets

श्रोत्रियान् · śrotriyān — Shrotriyas

अजः · ajaḥ — Aja (Brahma)

अजः विष्णोः आराधनार्थाय वेदपारगान् श्रोत्रियान् ब्राह्मणान् तत्रैव वीथीषु स्थापयामास।

of Vishnu · for the purpose of worship · Brahmanas · learned in Vedas · established · right there · in the streets · Shrotriyas · Aja (Brahma)

Brahma ensures the continuity of worship by settling learned scholars in the vicinity, creating a sacred environment around the temple.

Pained by separation from the Lord, gazing upon Vishnu again and again, he, along with Sarasvati, attained his position of Parameshthya.

bhagavadvirahāklānto viṣṇuṃ paśyan punaḥ punaḥ |

pārameṣṭhyaṃ padaṃ prāpa sarasvatyā ca saṃyutaḥ

भगवद्विरहाक्लान्तः · bhagavadvirahāklāntaḥ — pained by separation from the Lord

विष्णुम् · viṣṇum — Vishnu

पश्यन् · paśyan — gazing

पुनः पुनः · punaḥ punaḥ — again and again

पारमेष्ठ्यम् · pārameṣṭhyam — position of Parameshthya

पदम् · padam — status

प्राप · prāpa — attained

सरस्वत्या · sarasvatyā — with Sarasvati

च · ca — and

संयुतः · saṃyutaḥ — accompanied

भगवद्विरहाक्लान्तः विष्णुं पुनः पुनः पश्यन्, सः सरस्वत्या संयुतः पारमेष्ठ्यं पदं प्राप।

pained by separation from the Lord · Vishnu · gazing · again and again · position of Parameshthya · status · attained · with Sarasvati · and · accompanied

Brahma's departure is marked by deep longing, highlighting that even the Creator finds the highest fulfillment in the vision of the Lord.

By worshipping the boon-bestowing Vishnu, who was consecrated by Brahma himself, men certainly obtain all their desired boons.

Thus ends the fifth chapter, named "The Glory of Varada," in the Second Part of the "Divyadesavaibhavam" composed by Sri Krishnapremi Mahaprabhu.

varadaṃ viṣṇumārādhya brahmaṇaiva pratiṣṭhitam

prāpnuvanti narā nūnaṃ kāmitānakhilān varān

वरदम् · varadam — boon-bestowing

विष्णुम् · viṣṇum — Vishnu

आराध्य · ārādhya — having worshipped

ब्रह्मणा · brahmaṇa — by Brahma

एव · eva — indeed

प्रतिष्ठितम् · pratiṣṭhitam — consecrated

प्राप्नुवन्ति · prāpnuvanti — obtain

नराः · narāḥ — men

नूनम् · nūnam — certainly

कामितान् · kāmitān — desired

अखिलान् · akhilān — all

वरान् · varān — boons

ब्रह्मणा एव प्रतिष्ठितं वरदं विष्णुम् आराध्य नराः नूनम् अखिलान् कामितान् वरान् प्राप्नुवन्ति।

boon-bestowing · Vishnu · having worshipped · by Brahma · indeed · consecrated · obtain · men · certainly · desired · all · boons

The chapter concludes with a universal promise, inviting all humanity to seek the boon-bestowing Lord consecrated by the Creator himself.