सत्यगिरिमाहात्म्यम् Satya Giri Māhātmyam

The Sadguru said:

Once in Amarāvatī, the thousand-eyed Śatakratu (Indra), along with Goddess Śacī and other gods led by the Fire God,

śrīsadgururuvāca

kadācidamarāvatyāṃ sahasrākṣaḥ śatakratuḥ

śacīdevyā sahānyaiśca devairhutavahādibhiḥ

श्रीसद्गुरुः · śrīsadguruḥ — The revered Guru

उवाच · uvāca — spoke

कदाचित् · kadācit — once

अमरावत्याम् · amarāvatyām — in the city of Amarāvatī

सहस्राक्षः · sahasrākṣaḥ — the thousand-eyed one (Indra)

शतक्रतुः · śatakratuḥ — Indra (performer of 100 sacrifices)

शचीदेव्या · śacīdevyā — with Goddess Śacī

सह · saha — along with

अन्यैः · anyaiḥ — others

देवैः · devaiḥ — gods

हुतवहादिभिः · hutavahādibhiḥ — led by the Fire God (Agni)

कदाचित् अमरावत्यां सहस्राक्षः शतक्रतुः शचीदेव्या सह हुतवहादिभिः अन्यैः देवैः (सह) आसीत्।

The revered Guru · spoke · once · in the city of Amarāvatī · the thousand-eyed one (Indra) · Indra (performer of 100 sacrifices) · with Goddess Śacī · along with · others · gods · led by the Fire God (Agni)

This verse introduces the setting of the narrative, establishing the celestial grandeur of Indra's court as the backdrop for the subsequent dialogue regarding the nature of truth.

was being served by Siddhas, Gandharvas, Vidyādharas, great Nāgas, Kinnaras, Garuḍas, Yakṣas, sages, and hosts of Apsarases.

sevitaḥ siddhagandharvavidyādharamahoragaiḥ

kinnarairgaruḍairyakṣairmunibhiścāpsarogaṇaiḥ

सेवितः · sevitaḥ — served by

सिद्धगन्धर्वविद्याधरमहोरगैः · siddhagandharvavidyādharamahoragaiḥ — Siddhas, Gandharvas, Vidyādharas, and great Nāgas

किन्नरैः · kinnaraiḥ — by Kinnaras

गरुडैः · garuḍaiḥ — by Garuḍas

यक्षैः · yakṣaiḥ — by Yakṣas

मुनिभिः · munibhiḥ — by sages

च · ca — and

अप्सरोगणैः · apsarogaṇaiḥ — by hosts of Apsarases

सः सिद्धगन्धर्वविद्याधरमहोरगैः किन्नरैः गरुडैः यक्षैः मुनिभिः अप्सरोगणैः च सेवितः आसीत्।

served by · Siddhas, Gandharvas, Vidyādharas, and great Nāgas · by Kinnaras · by Garuḍas · by Yakṣas · by sages · and · by hosts of Apsarases

This verse enumerates the diverse celestial beings present in the assembly, emphasizing the majesty and authority of the divine court where the inquiry about truth begins.

On a jeweled throne, complete with a white parasol, the divine king Śakra (Indra) shone, worshipped by the meritorious.

ratnasiṃhāsane rājā śvetacchatrasamanvite

rarāja bhagavāñchakraḥ puṇyavadbhirupāsitaḥ

रत्नसिंहासने · ratnasiṃhāsane — on a jeweled throne

राजा · rājā — the king (Indra)

श्वेतच्छत्रसमन्विते · śvetacchatrasamanvite — accompanied by a white parasol

रराज · rarāja — shone

भगवान् · bhagavān — the divine one

शक्रः · śakraḥ — Indra

पुण्यवद्भिः · puṇyavadbhiḥ — by the meritorious

उपासितः · upāsitaḥ — worshipped

श्वेतच्छत्रसमन्विते रत्नसिंहासने स्थितः भगवान् राजा शक्रः पुण्यवद्भिः उपासितः सन् रराज।

on a jeweled throne · the king (Indra) · accompanied by a white parasol · shone · the divine one · Indra · by the meritorious · worshipped

This verse highlights Indra's regal status, setting the stage for his interaction with Nārada and his subsequent philosophical inquiry into the nature of truth.

Nārada then arrived and, seeing the king of the gods and Upendra (Vishnu) near him, sang sweetly on his vīṇā.

tatrāgato nāradastu devarājaṃ vilokya ca

upendraṃ tatsamīpasthaṃ vīṇayā madhuraṃ jagau

तत्र · tatra — there

आगतः · āgataḥ — arrived

नारदः · nāradaḥ — Nārada

तु · tu — then

देवराजम् · devarājam — the king of gods

विलोक्य · vilokya — having seen

च · ca — and

उपेन्द्रम् · upendraṃ — Upendra (Vishnu)

तत्समीपस्थम् · tatsamīpastham — seated near him

वीणया · vīṇayā — with the vīṇā

मधुरम् · madhuram — sweetly

जगौ · jagau — sang

तत्र आगतः नारदः तु देवराजं तत्समीपस्थं उपेन्द्रं च विलोक्य वीणया मधुरं जगौ।

there · arrived · Nārada · then · the king of gods · having seen · and · Upendra (Vishnu) · seated near him · with the vīṇā · sweetly · sang

The arrival of Nārada, the divine messenger, acts as the catalyst for the dialogue, bringing the presence of Upendra (Vishnu) into the context of the discussion.

Seeing him, the great Śakra, with a pleased heart, asked him sweetly and lovingly with gentle words.

taṃ vilokya tadā śakraḥ prasannahṛdayo mahān |

papraccha ślakṣṇayā vācā madhuraṃ premapūrvakam

तम् · tam — him (Nārada)

विलोक्य · vilokya — having seen

तदा · tadā — then

शक्रः · śakraḥ — Indra

प्रसन्नहृदयः · prasannahṛdayaḥ — with a pleased heart

महान् · mahān — the great one

पप्रच्छ · papraccha — asked

श्लक्ष्णया · ślakṣṇayā — with gentle

वाचा · vācā — words

मधुरम् · madhuram — sweetly

प्रेमपूर्वकम् · premapūrvakam — lovingly

तदा तं विलोक्य प्रसन्नहृदयः महान् शक्रः श्लक्ष्णया वाचा मधुरं प्रेमपूर्वकं पप्रच्छ।

him (Nārada) · having seen · then · Indra · with a pleased heart · the great one · asked · with gentle · words · sweetly · lovingly

This verse depicts the mutual respect and affection between Indra and Nārada, establishing the warm atmosphere necessary for the profound discussion on truth that follows.

Indra said:

O Lord, best of Vaiṣṇavas, devoted to singing the praises of Viṣṇu, you wander the three worlds, purifying the people.

indra uvāca

bhagavan vaiṣṇavaśreṣṭha viṣṇugānaparāyaṇaḥ|

bhūtvā trilokasañcārī janān pāvayasi prabho

भगवन् · bhagavan — O Lord

वैष्णवश्रेष्ठ · vaiṣṇavaśreṣṭha — best of Vaiṣṇavas

विष्णुगानपरायणः · viṣṇugānaparāyaṇaḥ — devoted to singing Vishnu's glories

भूत्वा · bhūtvā — having become

त्रिलोकसञ्चारी · trilokasañcārī — traveler of the three worlds

जनान् · janān — people

पावयसि · pāvayasi — you purify

प्रभो · prabho — O Master

हे भगवन् वैष्णवश्रेष्ठ विष्णुगानपरायणः भूत्वा त्रिलोकसञ्चारी त्वं जनान् पावयसि, हे प्रभो।

O Lord · best of Vaiṣṇavas · devoted to singing Vishnu's glories · having become · traveler of the three worlds · people · you purify · O Master

Indra acknowledges Nārada's role as a purifier of the world, setting the stage for his request for guidance on the highest virtue: truth.

Truth is the highest pilgrimage, truth is the highest austerity. Truth is the highest merit, truth is the highest vow.

satyaṃ hi paramaṃ tīrthaṃ satyaṃ hi paramaṃ tapaḥ |

satyaṃ hi paramaṃ puṇyaṃ satyaṃ hi paramaṃ vratam

सत्यम् · satyam — truth

हि · hi — indeed

परमम् · paramam — the highest

तीर्थम् · tīrtham — pilgrimage

तपः · tapaḥ — austerity

पुण्यम् · puṇyam — merit

व्रतम् · vratam — vow

सत्यं हि परमं तीर्थं, सत्यं हि परमं तपः, सत्यं हि परमं पुण्यं, सत्यं हि परमं व्रतम्।

truth · indeed · the highest · pilgrimage · austerity · merit · vow

This verse serves as the philosophical foundation of the chapter, asserting that truth is the ultimate spiritual pursuit, which justifies the subsequent search for a practitioner of truth.

Those foolish men who speak untruth, even in jest, surely do not go to heaven; they certainly go to hell.

asatyaṃ ye narā mūḍhā bhāṣante līlayāpi ca |

te svargaṃ naiva gacchanti narakaṃ yānti te dhruvam

असत्यम् · asatyam — untruth

ये · ye — those who

नराः · narāḥ — men

मूढाः · mūḍhāḥ — foolish

भाषन्ते · bhāṣante — speak

लीलया · līlayā — in jest

अपि · api — even

ते · te — they

स्वर्गम् · svargam — heaven

नैव · naiva — not at all

गच्छन्ति · gacchanti — go

नरकम् · narakam — hell

यान्ति · yānti — go

ध्रुवम् · dhruvam — certainly

ये मूढाः नराः लीलया अपि असत्यं भाषन्ते, ते स्वर्गं नैव गच्छन्ति, ते ध्रुवं नरकं यान्ति।

untruth · those who · men · foolish · speak · in jest · even · they · heaven · not at all · go · hell · go · certainly

This verse provides a moral warning, contrasting the rewards of truth with the severe consequences of falsehood, thereby emphasizing the gravity of the virtue being discussed.

Who, at present in this world, is the best of men devoted to truth? Tell me, Nārada, I am curious to hear.

konvasmin sāṃprataṃ loke satyaniṣṭho varo naraḥ |

vartate nārada brūhi śrotuṃ kautūhalaṃ mama

कः · kaḥ — who

अस्मिन् · asmin — in this

सांप्रतम् · sāṃpratam — at present

लोके · loke — world

सत्यनिष्ठः · satyaniṣṭhaḥ — devoted to truth

वरः · varaḥ — best

नरः · naraḥ — man

वर्तते · vartate — exists

नारद · nārada — O Nārada

ब्रूहि · brūhi — tell

श्रोतुम् · śrotum — to hear

कौतूहलम् · kautūhalam — curiosity

मम · mama — my

हे नारद, अस्मिन् लोके सांप्रतं कः सत्यनिष्ठः वरः नरः वर्तते? ब्रूहि, मम श्रोतुं कौतूहलं (अस्ति)।

who · in this · at present · world · devoted to truth · best · man · exists · O Nārada · tell · to hear · curiosity · my

Indra directly asks Nārada to identify the most truthful person on earth, setting the plot in motion for the journey to Satyagiri.

Nārada said:

There is a mountain named Satyagiri, endowed with divine herbs, on the bank of the Puṣpabhadrā river, worshipped by the meritorious.

nārada uvāca

asti satyagirirnāma divyauṣadhisamanvitaḥ

puṣpabhadrānadītīre puṇyavadbhirupāsitaḥ

अस्ति · asti — there exists

सत्यगिरिः · satyagiriḥ — Satyagiri

नाम · nāma — named

दिव्यौषधिसमन्वितः · divyauṣadhisamanvitaḥ — endowed with divine herbs

पुष्पभद्रानदीतीरे · puṣpabhadrānadītīre — on the bank of Puṣpabhadrā river

पुण्यवद्भिः · puṇyavadbhiḥ — by the meritorious

उपासितः · upāsitaḥ — worshipped

पुष्पभद्रानदीतीरे पुण्यवद्भिः उपासितः दिव्यौषधिसमन्वितः सत्यगिरिः नाम (पर्वतः) अस्ति।

there exists · Satyagiri · named · endowed with divine herbs · on the bank of Puṣpabhadrā river · by the meritorious · worshipped

Nārada identifies Satyagiri as the abode of truth, introducing the sacred geography that will serve as the site for the divine test of the sage Satyamedhā.

There exists a certain rock there named Cakraśilā, and also a great tree named Bhadravaṭa.

tatra cakraśilā nāma śilā kācana vidyate |

evaṃ bhadravaṭo nāma mahāvṛkṣaśca vartate

तत्र · tatra — there

चक्रशिला · cakraśilā — the rock named Cakraśilā

नाम · nāma — by name

शिला · śilā — rock

काचन · kācana — a certain

विद्यते · vidyate — exists

एवं · evaṃ — thus/also

भद्रवटो · bhadravaṭo — the tree named Bhadravaṭa

नाम · nāma — by name

महावृक्षश्च · mahāvṛkṣaśca — and a great tree

वर्तते · vartate — exists

तत्र काचन चक्रशिला नाम शिला विद्यते। एवं भद्रवटो नाम महावृक्षश्च तत्र वर्तते।

there · the rock named Cakraśilā · by name · rock · a certain · exists · thus/also · the tree named Bhadravaṭa · by name · and a great tree · exists

This verse introduces the specific geography of the sacred site, establishing the physical landmarks that define Satyagiri's holiness. By naming the Cakraśilā and Bhadravaṭa, the text prepares the reader for the divine drama that will unfold in this sanctified space.

A sage, Satyamedhā, performs the highest penance there. He is the one truly committed to truth at present, O Pākaśāsana (Indra).

satyamedhā munistatra karoti paramaṃ tapaḥ |

sa eva satyasandho hi sāṃprataṃ pākaśāsana

सत्यमेधा · satyamedhā — the sage Satyamedhā

मुनिः · muniḥ — the sage

तत्र · tatra — there

करोति · karoti — performs

परमं · paramaṃ — supreme

तपः · tapaḥ — penance

सः · sa — he

एव · eva — indeed

सत्यसन्धः · satyasandhaḥ — committed to truth

हि · hi — certainly

सांप्रतं · sāṃprataṃ — at present

पाकशासन · pākaśāsana — O Indra

पाकशासन, तत्र सत्यमेधा मुनिः परमं तपः करोति। स एव सांप्रतं सत्यसन्धः हि।

the sage Satyamedhā · the sage · there · performs · supreme · penance · he · indeed · committed to truth · certainly · at present · O Indra

This verse identifies the protagonist of the chapter, Satyamedhā, whose penance makes him the embodiment of truth. It directly answers Indra's query, setting the stage for the divine test of the sage's integrity.

The revered Guru said:

To see the thus-praised great sage Satyamedhā, Indra and Upendra joyfully went quickly to Satyagiri.

śrīsadgururuvāca

evaṃ praśaṃsitaṃ draṣṭuṃ munīndraṃ satyamedhasam|

indropendrāvupāyātau śīghraṃ satyagiriṃ mudā

एवं · evaṃ — thus

प्रशंसितं · praśaṃsitaṃ — praised

द्रष्टुं · draṣṭuṃ — to see

मुनीन्द्रं · munīndraṃ — the best of sages

सत्यमेधसम् · satyamedhasam — Satyamedhā

इन्द्रोपेन्द्रौ · indropendrau — Indra and Upendra

उपायातौ · upāyātau — approached

शीघ्रं · śīghraṃ — quickly

सत्यगिरिं · satyagiriṃ — to Satyagiri

मुदा · mudā — with joy

एवं प्रशंसितं मुनीन्द्रं सत्यमेधसं द्रष्टुं इन्द्रोपेन्द्रौ मुदा शीघ्रं सत्यगिरिं उपायातौ।

thus · praised · to see · the best of sages · Satyamedhā · Indra and Upendra · approached · quickly · to Satyagiri · with joy

This verse marks the transition from the narrative of the sage to the divine intervention, showing the eagerness of the gods to witness the greatness of the sage. It establishes the movement of the divine characters towards the earthly realm of Satyagiri.

Indra went in the form of a hunter, carrying a bow and arrow. Upendra, having taken the form of a boar, went before him.

indraḥ kirātarūpeṇa cāpabāṇadharo yayau |

upendraḥ puratastasya yayau sūkararūpadhṛt

इन्द्रः · indraḥ — Indra

किरातरूपेण · kirātarūpeṇa — in the form of a hunter

चापबाणधरो · cāpabāṇadharo — holding bow and arrow

ययौ · yayau — went

उपेन्द्रः · upendraḥ — Upendra

पुरतः · purataḥ — in front

तस्य · tasya — of him

ययौ · yayau — went

सूकररूपधृत् · sūkararūpadhṛt — assuming the form of a boar

इन्द्रः किरातरूपेण चापबाणधरः ययौ। उपेन्द्रः तस्य पुरतः सूकररूपधृत् ययौ।

Indra · in the form of a hunter · holding bow and arrow · went · Upendra · in front · of him · went · assuming the form of a boar

This verse describes the disguises adopted by the gods, which is essential for the ensuing test of truth. It highlights the playful yet purposeful nature of the divine lila.

Under the pretext of a hunt, the two gods came playfully to Satyagiri to test the great sage Satyamedhā.

mṛgayāvyājato devau munīndraṃ satyamedhasam

parīkṣituṃ satyagiriṃ cāgatau līlayaiva tau

मृगयाव्याजतः · mṛgayāvyājataḥ — under the pretext of a hunt

देवौ · devau — the two gods

मुनीन्द्रं · munīndraṃ — the great sage

सत्यमेधसम् · satyamedhasam — Satyamedhā

परीक्षितुं · parīkṣituṃ — to test

सत्यगिरिं · satyagiriṃ — to Satyagiri

आगतौ · āgatau — came

लीलया · līlayā — playfully

एव · eva — indeed

तौ · tau — they

तौ देवौ मुनीन्द्रं सत्यमेधसं परीक्षितुं मृगयाव्याजतः लीलया एव सत्यगिरिं आगतौ।

under the pretext of a hunt · the two gods · the great sage · Satyamedhā · to test · to Satyagiri · came · playfully · indeed · they

This verse clarifies the intent behind the divine actions, framing the entire encounter as a deliberate test of the sage's commitment to truth. It emphasizes the 'lila' or divine play aspect of the gods.

The boar, going ahead, took refuge with the great sage. Satyamedhā, out of compassion, gave him his own dwelling.

varāhaḥ purato gatvā munīndraṃ śaraṇaṃ yayau

kṛpayā satyamedhāśca dadau tasmai nijaṃ gṛham

वराहः · varāhaḥ — the boar

पुरतः · purataḥ — ahead

गत्वा · gatvā — having gone

मुनीन्द्रं · munīndraṃ — the great sage

शरणं · śaraṇaṃ — refuge

ययौ · yayau — sought

कृपया · kṛpayā — out of compassion

सत्यमेधाः · satyamedhāḥ — Satyamedhā

च · ca — and

ददौ · dadau — gave

तस्मै · tasmai — to him

निजं · nijaṃ — his own

गृहम् · gṛham — dwelling

वराहः पुरतः गत्वा मुनीन्द्रं शरणं ययौ। सत्यमेधाः च कृपया तस्मै निजं गृहं ददौ।

the boar · ahead · having gone · the great sage · refuge · sought · out of compassion · Satyamedhā · and · gave · to him · his own · dwelling

This verse depicts the compassionate nature of the sage, which is the catalyst for the conflict. By granting shelter, the sage creates a moral dilemma that tests his adherence to truth.

Then Śakra arrived there in the form of a hunter with weapons. Bowing to the sage, with folded hands, he asked most humbly.

tatastatrāgataḥ śakro vyādharūpeṇa sāyudhaḥ

papraccha taṃ muniṃ natvā prāñjaliḥ suvinītavat

ततः · tataḥ — then

तत्र · tatra — there

आगतः · āgataḥ — arrived

शक्रः · śakraḥ — Indra

व्याधरूपेण · vyādharūpeṇa — in the form of a hunter

सायुधः · sāyudhaḥ — armed

पप्रच्छ · papraccha — asked

तं · taṃ — him

मुनिं · muniṃ — the sage

नत्वा · natvā — having bowed

प्राञ्जलिः · prāñjaliḥ — with folded hands

सुविनीतवत् · suvinītavat — very humbly

ततः शक्रः व्याधरूपेण सायुधः तत्र आगतः। सः मुनिं नत्वा प्राञ्जलिः सुविनीतवत् तं पप्रच्छ।

then · there · arrived · Indra · in the form of a hunter · armed · asked · him · the sage · having bowed · with folded hands · very humbly

This verse sets the scene for the dialogue, showing Indra's deceptive appearance and his humble approach to the sage. It highlights the contrast between the hunter's guise and the respectful behavior of the god.

Indra said:

Where is that boar? He has taken refuge with you. I found him while hunting. Tell me, O best of sages.

indra uvāca

kva vartate varāhaḥ sa tvāmeva śaraṇaṃ gataḥ

mṛgayāyāṃ mayā labdho vada tvaṃ munipuṅgava

क्व · kva — where

वर्तते · vartate — is

वराहः · varāhaḥ — the boar

सः · sa — he

त्वामेव · tvāmeva — you alone

शरणं · śaraṇaṃ — refuge

गतः · gataḥ — has taken

मृगयायां · mṛgayāyāṃ — in the hunt

मया · mayā — by me

लब्धः · labdhaḥ — found

वद · vada — tell

त्वं · tvaṃ — you

मुनिपुङ्गव · munipuṅgava — O best of sages

मुनिपुङ्गव, सः वराहः क्व वर्तते? सः त्वाम् एव शरणं गतः। मृगयायां मया लब्धः, त्वं वद।

where · is · the boar · he · you alone · refuge · has taken · in the hunt · by me · found · tell · you · O best of sages

Indra's question is the direct challenge to the sage's truthfulness. By asking about the boar, he forces the sage to choose between revealing the refugee or speaking a lie.

For a long time, I, along with my wife and son, have been suffering from hunger and thirst. Show me that boar.

**The revered Guru said:**

**20-21.** Spoken to thus by the king of the gods, the ascetic thought: "By saying 'he is not here,' it would surely be a lie. And by the words 'I know,' it would lead to revealing him. A great sin would be incurred by abandoning one who has sought refuge." Having deliberated thus, the sage spoke clear words to the hunter.

ahaṃ cireṇa kālena kṣudhā caiva pipāsayā

sadāraputraḥ sīdāmi taṃ varāhaṃ pradarśaya

अहं · ahaṃ — I

चिरेण · cireṇa — for a long time

कालेन · kālena — time

क्षुधा · kṣudhā — by hunger

च · ca — and

एव · eva — indeed

पिपासया · pipāsayā — by thirst

सदारपुत्रः · sadāraputraḥ — with wife and son

सीदामि · sīdāmi — suffering

तं · taṃ — that

वराहं · varāhaṃ — boar

प्रदर्शय · pradarśaya — show

अहं चिरेण कालेन क्षुधा पिपासया च सदारपुत्रः सीदामि। तं वराहं प्रदर्शय।

I · for a long time · time · by hunger · and · indeed · by thirst · with wife and son · suffering · that · boar · show

Indra adds a layer of urgency and emotional pressure by mentioning his family's suffering. This is designed to test if the sage's compassion for the boar will be outweighed by his compassion for the hungry hunter.

Satyamedhā said:

śrīsadgururuvāca

ityukto devarājena cintayāmāsa tāpasaḥ |

na veti pravādena bhavedanṛtameva hi

इत्युक्तः · ityuktaḥ — thus addressed

देवराजेन · devarājena — by the king of gods

चिन्तयामास · cintayāmāsa — pondered

तापसः · tāpasaḥ — the ascetic

न · na — not

वेति · veti — he knows

प्रवादेन · pravādena — by the statement

भवेत् · bhavet — would become

अनृतमेव · anṛtameva — a lie indeed

हि · hi — certainly

देवराजेन इत्युक्तः तापसः चिन्तयामास। 'न वेति' प्रवादेन अनृतम् एव भवेत् हि।

thus addressed · by the king of gods · pondered · the ascetic · not · he knows · by the statement · would become · a lie indeed · certainly

This verse provides the internal monologue of the sage, revealing his deep ethical deliberation. It highlights the complexity of truth-telling when it conflicts with the duty of protecting a refugee.

vedmīti vacanenāpi bhavettasya pradarśanam |

śaraṇāgatasantyāge pāpameva bhavenmahat|

ityālocya muniḥ prāha kirātaṃ viśadaṃ vacaḥ

वेद्मीति · vedmīti — saying 'I know'

वचनेनापि · vacanenāpi — even by the statement

भवेत् · bhavet — would happen

तस्य · tasya — of him (the boar)

प्रदर्शनम् · pradarśanam — revelation/exposure

शरणागतसन्त्यागे · śaraṇāgatasantyāge — in abandoning one who sought refuge

पापमेव · pāpameva — sin indeed

भवेन्महत् · bhavenmahat — would be great

इत्यालोच्य · ityālocya — having deliberated thus

मुनिः · muniḥ — the sage

प्राह · prāha — spoke

किरातं · kirātaṃ — to the hunter

विशदं · viśadaṃ — clear

वचः · vacaḥ — words

वेद्मीति वचनेनापि तस्य प्रदर्शनं भवेत् । शरणागतसन्त्यागे महत् पापमेव भवेत् । इति आलोच्य मुनिः किरातं विशदं वचः प्राह ।

saying 'I know' · even by the statement · would happen · of him (the boar) · revelation/exposure · in abandoning one who sought refuge · sin indeed · would be great · having deliberated thus · the sage · spoke · to the hunter · clear · words

This verse depicts the moral dilemma of the sage, who must balance the duty of protecting a refugee with the vow of truthfulness. It sets the stage for his clever, non-dualistic response to the hunter.

Satyamedhā said:

The object to be seen, the act of seeing, and the seer—this triad is established. Pondering this, O great-minded one, know the truth for yourself.

satyamedhā uvāca

draṣṭavyaṃ darśanaṃ draṣṭā siddhamevaṃ puṭatrayam

vicārya satyaṃ jānīhi svayameva mahāmate

द्रष्टव्यं · draṣṭavyaṃ — the object to be seen

दर्शनं · darśanaṃ — the act of seeing

द्रष्टा · draṣṭā — the seer

सिद्धमेवं · siddhamevaṃ — thus established

पुटत्रयम् · puṭatrayam — the triad

विचार्य · vicārya — having pondered

सत्यं · satyaṃ — the truth

जानीहि · jānīhi — know

स्वयमेव · svayameva — by yourself

महामते · mahāmate — O great-minded one

द्रष्टव्यं दर्शनं द्रष्टा इति पुटत्रयं एवं सिद्धम् । महामते, तत् विचार्य स्वयमेव सत्यं जानीहि ।

the object to be seen · the act of seeing · the seer · thus established · the triad · having pondered · the truth · know · by yourself · O great-minded one

The sage provides a philosophical answer that transcends the hunter's mundane query, shifting the focus from physical location to the metaphysical nature of perception.

The revered Guru said:

Hearing his truthful words, the two best of gods, Indra and Upendra, were delighted and immediately revealed their own forms.

śrīsadgururuvāca

tasya satyaṃ vacaḥ śrutvā prahṛṣṭau surasattamau |

indropendrau sadya eva dadaturnijadarśanam

तस्य · tasya — his

सत्यं · satyaṃ — truthful

वचः · vacaḥ — words

श्रुत्वा · śrutvā — having heard

प्रहृष्टौ · prahṛṣṭau — delighted

सुरसत्तमौ · surasattamau — the two best of gods

इन्द्रोपेन्द्रौ · indropendrau — Indra and Upendra

सद्य · sadya — immediately

एव · eva — indeed

ददतुः · dadatuḥ — gave/revealed

निजदर्शनम् · nijadarśanam — their own form

तस्य सत्यं वचः श्रुत्वा प्रहृष्टौ सुरसत्तमौ इन्द्रोपेन्द्रौ सद्य एव निजदर्शनं ददतुः ।

his · truthful · words · having heard · delighted · the two best of gods · Indra and Upendra · immediately · indeed · gave/revealed · their own form

This verse marks the climax of the test, where the divine beings reveal their true nature, validating the sage's commitment to truth and non-violence.

They were dark like sapphire gems, adorned with various ornaments, wearing divine yellow garments, and anointed with divine fragrances.

indranīlamaṇiśyāmau nānābharaṇabhūṣitau

divyapītāmbaradharau divyagandhānulepanau

इन्द्रनीलमणिश्यामौ · indranīlamaṇiśyāmau — dark like sapphire gems

नानाभरणभूषितौ · nānābharaṇabhūṣitau — adorned with various ornaments

दिव्यपीताम्बरधरौ · divyapītāmbaradharau — wearing divine yellow garments

दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनौ · divyagandhānulepanau — anointed with divine fragrances

तौ इन्द्रनीलमणिश्यामौ नानाभरणभूषितौ दिव्यपीताम्बरधरौ दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनौ आस्ताम् ।

dark like sapphire gems · adorned with various ornaments · wearing divine yellow garments · anointed with divine fragrances

The description of the deities' appearance serves to contrast their divine, radiant reality with the humble, deceptive forms they assumed for the test.

The two heroes, wielders of divine weapons, gods of gods, of great strength, were nourishers of the celestials and destroyers of the demons.

divyāyudhadharau vīrau devadevau mahābalau|

poṣakāvamarāṇāṃ ca dānavānāṃ vināśakau

दिव्यायुधधरौ · divyāyudhadharau — wielders of divine weapons

वीरौ · vīrau — heroes

देवदेवौ · devadevau — gods of gods

महाबलौ · mahābalau — of great strength

पोषकौ · poṣakau — nourishers

अमराणां · amarāṇāṃ — of the celestials

च · ca — and

दानवानां · dānavānāṃ — of the demons

विनाशकौ · vināśakau — destroyers

तौ दिव्यायुधधरौ वीरौ देवदेवौ महाबलौ अमराणां पोषकौ दानवानां विनाशकौ च आस्ताम् ।

wielders of divine weapons · heroes · gods of gods · of great strength · nourishers · of the celestials · and · of the demons · destroyers

This verse establishes the dual role of the Lord as both the protector of the righteous (celestials) and the destroyer of the wicked (demons), reinforcing the gravity of the sage's encounter.

They were pleased by truth, skilled in truth, protectors of truth, the very fruit of truth, and the embodiment of the dharma of truth.

satyaprasannau satye ca niṣṇātau satyarakṣakau

satyasya phalabhūtau ca satyadharmasvarūpiṇau

सत्यप्रसन्नौ · satyaprasannau — pleased by truth

सत्ये · satye — in truth

च · ca — and

निष्णातौ · niṣṇātau — skilled

सत्यरक्षकौ · satyarakṣakau — protectors of truth

सत्यस्य · satyasya — of truth

फलभूतौ · phalabhūtau — the fruit

सत्यधर्मस्वरूपिणौ · satyadharmasvarūpiṇau — embodiment of the dharma of truth

तौ सत्यप्रसन्नौ सत्ये निष्णातौ सत्यरक्षकौ सत्यस्य फलभूतौ सत्यधर्मस्वरूपिणौ च आस्ताम् ।

pleased by truth · in truth · and · skilled · protectors of truth · of truth · the fruit · embodiment of the dharma of truth

This verse summarizes the theological essence of the chapter, identifying the Lord not just as a person, but as the very embodiment of the principle of Truth.

Seeing them, the great sage Satyamedhā praised the god Satyanārāyaṇa (Vishnu) who had come with Śakra (Indra).

vilokya satyamedhāśca tuṣṭāva munipuṅgavaḥ |

satyanārāyaṇaṃ devaṃ śakreṇa samupāgatam

विलोक्य · vilokya — having seen

सत्यमेधाः · satyamedhāḥ — the sage Satyamedhā

च · ca — and

तुष्टाव · tuṣṭāva — praised

मुनिपुङ्गवः · munipuṅgavaḥ — the best of sages

सत्यनारायणं · satyanārāyaṇaṃ — Lord Satyanārāyaṇa

देवं · devaṃ — the God

शक्रेण · śakreṇa — with Indra

समुपागतम् · samupāgatam — who had arrived

मुनिपुङ्गवः सत्यमेधाः तौ विलोक्य शक्रेण समुपागतं सत्यनारायणं देवं तुष्टाव ।

having seen · the sage Satyamedhā · and · praised · the best of sages · Lord Satyanārāyaṇa · the God · with Indra · who had arrived

The sage's reaction confirms his spiritual maturity; he does not seek personal gain but immediately offers praise to the Divine, recognizing the Lord in the form of Satyanārāyaṇa.

Satyamedhā said:

I take refuge in the Protector of Truth, who is the embodiment of truth, the Lord of truth, the dweller on the mountain of truth, whose vow is truth, and who is the Truth of truth.

satyamedhā uvāca

satyasvarūpaṃ satyeśaṃ satyācalanivāsinam

satyavrataṃ satyasatyaṃ satyarakṣakamāśraye

सत्यस्वरूपं · satyasvarūpaṃ — embodiment of truth

सत्येशं · satyeśaṃ — Lord of truth

सत्याचलनिवासिनम् · satyācalanivāsinam — dweller on the mountain of truth

सत्यव्रतं · satyavrataṃ — whose vow is truth

सत्यसत्यं · satyasatyaṃ — Truth of truth

सत्यरक्षकम् · satyarakṣakam — protector of truth

आश्रये · āśraye — I take refuge

सत्यस्वरूपं सत्येशं सत्याचलनिवासिनं सत्यव्रतं सत्यसत्यं सत्यरक्षकं तं अहम् आश्रये ।

embodiment of truth · Lord of truth · dweller on the mountain of truth · whose vow is truth · Truth of truth · protector of truth · I take refuge

This is the opening of the sage's prayer, establishing the Lord as the ultimate refuge and the ontological source of all truth.

Ṛta (cosmic order) and Satya (truth) are Your two eyes, O Lord of the worlds. Truth is protected by Ṛta, and Ṛta likewise by Truth.

ṛtaṃ satyamiti dve ca netre tava jagatpate|

ṛtena rakṣitaṃ satyaṃ satyena ca ṛtaṃ tathā

ऋतं · ṛtaṃ — cosmic order

सत्यमिति · satyamiti — and truth

द्वे · dve — two

नेत्रे · netre — eyes

तव · tava — Your

जगत्पते · jagatpate — O Lord of the worlds

ऋतेन · ṛtena — by Ṛta

रक्षितं · rakṣitaṃ — protected

सत्यं · satyaṃ — truth

सत्येन · satyena — by truth

च · ca — and

ऋतं · ṛtaṃ — Ṛta

तथा · tathā — likewise

जगत्पते, ऋतं सत्यं इति द्वे तव नेत्रे । ऋतेन सत्यं रक्षितं, सत्येन च ऋतं तथा रक्षितम् ।

cosmic order · and truth · two · eyes · Your · O Lord of the worlds · by Ṛta · protected · truth · by truth · and · Ṛta · likewise

The sage defines the relationship between Ṛta (cosmic order) and Satya (truth), suggesting they are interdependent and divine in nature.

I bow to the Supreme Brahman, which is Ṛta and Satya, the Puruṣa, dark and tawny, the celibate one, with unique eyes, and of universal form.

ṛtaṃ satyaṃ paraṃ brahma puruṣaṃ kṛṣṇapiṅgalam|

ūrdhvaretaṃ virūpākṣaṃ viśvarūpaṃ namāmyaham

ऋतं · ṛtaṃ — Ṛta

सत्यं · satyaṃ — truth

परं · paraṃ — supreme

ब्रह्म · brahma — Brahman

पुरुषं · puruṣaṃ — the cosmic being

कृष्णपिङ्गलम् · kṛṣṇapiṅgalam — dark and tawny

ऊर्ध्वरेतं · ūrdhvaretaṃ — the celibate one

विरूपाक्षं · virūpākṣaṃ — with unique eyes

विश्वरूपं · viśvarūpaṃ — of universal form

नमाम्यहम् · namāmyaham — I bow

ऋतं सत्यं परं ब्रह्म, कृष्णपिङ्गलम् ऊर्ध्वरेतं विरूपाक्षं विश्वरूपं पुरुषं अहं नमामि ।

Ṛta · truth · supreme · Brahman · the cosmic being · dark and tawny · the celibate one · with unique eyes · of universal form · I bow

The sage concludes his initial praise by identifying the Lord as the Supreme Brahman, encompassing all forms and attributes, yet remaining the singular object of devotion.

Indeed, the truthfulness of truth does not exist without Ṛta, O Lord of Truth. The fulfillment of truth comes only through Ṛta, O Lord.

na hi satyasya satyatvaṃ vidyate satyanāyaka|

ṛtenaiva hi satyasya siddhiḥ sañjāyate prabho

न · na — not

हि · hi — indeed

सत्यस्य · satyasya — of truth

सत्यत्वम् · satyatvam — truthfulness

विद्यते · vidyate — exists

सत्यनायक · satyanāyaka — O Lord of Truth

ऋतेन · ṛtena — by Ṛta

एव · eva — only

सिद्धिः · siddhiḥ — fulfillment

सञ्जायते · sañjāyate — is produced

प्रभो · prabho — O Lord

सत्यनायक, सत्यस्य सत्यत्वं ऋतेन विना न हि विद्यते। प्रभो, ऋतेन एव सत्यस्य सिद्धिः सञ्जायते।

not · indeed · of truth · truthfulness · exists · O Lord of Truth · by Ṛta · only · fulfillment · is produced · O Lord

The sage Satyamedhā establishes the philosophical dependency of truth on Ṛta (cosmic order), emphasizing that truth is not merely a verbal statement but a manifestation of divine order.

I know You as the inner controller of all, the witness of truth, the form of Ṛta, the best of sages, established in truth, and who sees all equally.

sarvāntaryāmiṇaṃ jāne tvāmahaṃ satyasākṣiṇam |

ṛtarūpamṛṣiśreṣṭhaṃ satyasthaṃ samadarśinam

सर्वान्तर्यामिणम् · sarvāntaryāmiṇam — the inner controller of all

जाने · jāne — I know

त्वाम् · tvām — You

अहम् · aham — I

सत्यसाक्षिणम् · satyasākṣiṇam — the witness of truth

ऋतरूपम् · ṛtarūpam — the form of Ṛta

ऋषिश्रेष्ठम् · ṛṣiśreṣṭham — the best of sages

सत्यस्थम् · satyastham — established in truth

समदर्शिनम् · samadarśinam — who sees all equally

अहं त्वां सर्वान्तर्यामिणं सत्यसाक्षिणं ऋतरूपं ऋषिश्रेष्ठं सत्यस्थं समदर्शिनं जाने।

the inner controller of all · I know · You · I · the witness of truth · the form of Ṛta · the best of sages · established in truth · who sees all equally

Satyamedhā identifies the Lord as the inner witness and the embodiment of both truth and cosmic order, demonstrating his realization of the Divine's omnipresence.

The unreal appears as real, and the real as unreal, through Your Māyā, O Lord of Truth. Reveal that truth to me.

asatyaṃ satyavadbhāti satyaṃ cāsatyavattathā

māyayā tava satyeśa satyaṃ tanme nirūpaya

असत्यम् · asatyam — the unreal

सत्यवत् · satyavat — like the real

भाति · bhāti — shines/appears

सत्यम् · satyam — the real

च · ca — and

असत्यवत् · asatyavat — like the unreal

तथा · tathā — thus

मायया · māyayā — by Your illusion

तव · tava — Your

सत्येश · satyeśa — O Lord of Truth

तत् · tat — that

मे · me — to me

निरूपय · nirūpaya — reveal

सत्येश, तव मायया असत्यं सत्यवत् भाति, सत्यं च असत्यवत् तथा भाति। तत् सत्यं मे निरूपय।

the unreal · like the real · shines/appears · the real · and · like the unreal · thus · by Your illusion · Your · O Lord of Truth · that · to me · reveal

The sage acknowledges the deceptive power of Māyā, which obscures the real and projects the unreal, and prays to the Lord to reveal the ultimate truth.

But name and form are for worldly transaction; they are false. Only Truth shines in the beginning, in the end, and in the middle.

paraṃ tu nāmarūpaṃ ca vyavahārāya tanmṛṣā |

ādāvante ca madhye ca satyameva virājate

परम् · paraṃ — but

तु · tu — indeed

नामरूपम् · nāmarūpam — name and form

च · ca — and

व्यवहाराय · vyavahārāya — for worldly transaction

तत् · tat — that

मृषा · mṛṣā — false

आदौ · ādau — in the beginning

अन्ते · ante — in the end

मध्ये · madhye — in the middle

सत्यमेव · satyameva — only truth

विराजते · virājate — shines

परं तु नामरूपं व्यवहाराय, तत् मृषा। आदौ अन्ते मध्ये च सत्यमेव विराजते।

but · indeed · name and form · and · for worldly transaction · that · false · in the beginning · in the end · in the middle · only truth · shines

This verse distinguishes between empirical reality (name and form) and the eternal Truth, establishing the metaphysical foundation for the sage's devotion.

That Truth is one without a second, eternal and everlasting. Through Māyā, it is seen in many forms, though in reality it is one.

ekamevādvitīyaṃ tat satyaṃ nityaṃ ca śāśvatam |

māyayā bahurūpeṇa dṛśyate paramārthataḥ

एकमेव · ekameva — one only

अद्वितीयम् · advitīyam — without a second

तत् · tat — that

सत्यम् · satyam — truth

नित्यम् · nityam — eternal

शाश्वतम् · śāśvatam — everlasting

मायया · māyayā — by illusion

बहुरूपेण · bahurūpeṇa — in many forms

दृश्यते · dṛśyate — is seen

परमार्थतः · paramārthataḥ — in reality

तत् सत्यं एकमेव अद्वितीयं नित्यं शाश्वतं च। परमार्थतः तत् एकं, मायया बहुरूपेण दृश्यते।

one only · without a second · that · truth · eternal · everlasting · by illusion · in many forms · is seen · in reality

The sage describes the nature of the Absolute—one, eternal, and unchanging—which appears manifold only due to the influence of Māyā.

The world is born from Truth, abides in Truth, and attains dissolution in Truth. Therefore, Truth is supreme.

satyāt sañjāyate lokaḥ satye tiṣṭhati cāntare |

layaṃ prāpnoti satye ca tasmātsatyaṃ viśiṣyate

सत्यात् · satyāt — from truth

सञ्जायते · sañjāyate — is born

लोकः · lokaḥ — the world

सत्ये · satye — in truth

तिष्ठति · tiṣṭhati — abides

च · ca — and

अन्तरे · antare — within

लयम् · layam — dissolution

प्राप्नोति · prāpnoti — attains

तस्मात् · tasmāt — therefore

सत्यम् · satyam — truth

विशिष्यते · viśiṣyate — is supreme

लोकः सत्यात् सञ्जायते, सत्ये च तिष्ठति, सत्ये च लयं प्राप्नोति। तस्मात् सत्यं विशिष्यते।

from truth · is born · the world · in truth · abides · and · within · dissolution · attains · therefore · truth · is supreme

The sage concludes that since the entire universe originates from, exists in, and dissolves into Truth, Truth is the supreme reality.

Truth is Your nature, and mine also, O best of gods. The question 'Who are you?' arises only from lack of discrimination.

satyameva svarūpaṃ te mamāpi surasattama

ko bhavāniti saṃpraśno jāyate hyavivekataḥ

सत्यमेव · satyameva — truth alone

स्वरूपम् · svarūpam — nature

ते · te — Your

मम · mama — my

अपि · api — also

सुरसत्तम · surasattama — O best of gods

कः · kaḥ — who

भवान् · bhavān — you

इति · iti — thus

संप्रश्नः · saṃpraśnaḥ — question

जायते · jāyate — arises

अविवेकतः · avivekataḥ — from lack of discrimination

सुरसत्तम, सत्यमेव ते स्वरूपं, मम अपि। 'कः भवान्' इति संप्रश्नः अविवेकतः जायते।

truth alone · nature · Your · my · also · O best of gods · who · you · thus · question · arises · from lack of discrimination

Satyamedhā asserts that the Divine and the devotee share the same essential nature of Truth, and that ignorance causes the duality of questioning.

He who sees Truth everywhere is indeed wise. The one who sees truth, is equanimous and peaceful, attains supreme happiness.

satyameva hi sarvatra yaḥ paśyet sa hi buddhimān |

satyadarśī samaḥ śāntaḥ prāpnoti paramaṃ sukham

सत्यमेव · satyameva — truth alone

हि · hi — indeed

सर्वत्र · sarvatra — everywhere

यः · yaḥ — he who

पश्येत् · paśyet — sees

सः · saḥ — he

बुद्धिमान् · buddhimān — wise

सत्यदर्शी · satyadarśī — seer of truth

समः · samaḥ — equanimous

शान्तः · śāntaḥ — peaceful

प्राप्नोति · prāpnoti — attains

परमम् · paramam — supreme

सुखम् · sukham — happiness

यः सर्वत्र सत्यमेव पश्येत्, सः हि बुद्धिमान्। सत्यदर्शी, समः, शान्तः सः परमं सुखं प्राप्नोति।

truth alone · indeed · everywhere · he who · sees · he · wise · seer of truth · equanimous · peaceful · attains · supreme · happiness

The sage defines the wise person as one who perceives Truth everywhere, leading to equanimity and supreme happiness.

Therefore, abandoning untruth, one with firm vows should abide in truth. Untruth is the root of sorrow, and truth is the cause of happiness.

tasmādasatyaṃ santyajya satye tiṣṭhet dṛḍhavrataḥ |

asatyaṃ duḥkhamūlaṃ hi satyaṃ hi sukhakāraṇam

तस्मात् · tasmāt — therefore

असत्यम् · asatyam — untruth

सन्त्यज्य · santyajya — abandoning

सत्ये · satye — in truth

तिष्ठेत् · tiṣṭhet — should abide

दृढव्रतः · dṛḍhavrataḥ — one with firm vows

दुःखमूलम् · duḥkhamūlam — root of sorrow

सुखकारणम् · sukhakāraṇam — cause of happiness

तस्मात् असत्यं सन्त्यज्य दृढव्रतः सत्ये तिष्ठेत्। असत्यं दुःखमूलं, सत्यं हि सुखकारणम्।

therefore · untruth · abandoning · in truth · should abide · one with firm vows · root of sorrow · cause of happiness

Satyamedhā provides a practical instruction: abandon untruth and adhere to truth, as truth is the root of happiness and untruth of sorrow.

Those people who speak of 'truth' do not truly know truth. Having known the nature of truth, silence is indeed superior.

ye vadanti janāḥ satyaṃ satyaṃ naiva vidanti te |

jñātvā satyasvarūpaṃ tu maunameva viśiṣyate

ये · ye — those who

वदन्ति · vadanti — speak

जनाः · janāḥ — people

सत्यम् · satyam — truth

नैव · naiva — not at all

विदन्ति · vidanti — know

ते · te — they

ज्ञात्वा · jñātvā — having known

सत्यस्वरूपम् · satyasvarūpam — nature of truth

मौनमेव · maunameva — silence only

विशिष्यते · viśiṣyate — is superior

ये जनाः सत्यं वदन्ति, ते सत्यं नैव विदन्ति। सत्यस्वरूपं ज्ञात्वा तु मौनमेव विशिष्यते।

those who · speak · people · truth · not at all · know · they · having known · nature of truth · silence only · is superior

The sage concludes his discourse by stating that true understanding of Truth transcends speech, making silence the highest expression of that realization.

The revered Guru said:

Seeing the sage who had thus spoken and fallen silent, the Lord Hari, with a smiling lotus-face, spoke the supreme truth.

śrīsadgururuvāca

ityuktvoparataṃ devaṃ vilokya bhagavān hariḥ |

uvāca paramaṃ satyaṃ prasannavadanāmbujaḥ

इत्युक्त्वा · ityuktvā — having spoken thus

उपरतम् · uparataṃ — fallen silent

देवम् · devam — the sage (divine-like)

विलोक्य · vilokya — having seen

भगवान् · bhagavān — the Lord

हरिः · hariḥ — Hari

उवाच · uvāca — spoke

परमम् · paramaṃ — supreme

सत्यम् · satyam — truth

प्रसन्नवदनाम्बुजः · prasannavadanāmbujaḥ — with a smiling lotus-face

भगवान् हरिः इत्युक्त्वा उपरतं देवं विलोक्य प्रसन्नवदनाम्बुजः सन् परमं सत्यम् उवाच।

having spoken thus · fallen silent · the sage (divine-like) · having seen · the Lord · Hari · spoke · supreme · truth · with a smiling lotus-face

This verse serves as a bridge, transitioning from the sage's profound philosophical discourse back to the divine response. It highlights the Lord's satisfaction with the sage's realization, setting the stage for the granting of boons.

The Lord said:

I am pleased with your devotion, O great sage Satyavrata. You are truly established in truth; truth is the highest austerity.

śrībhagavānuvāca

bhaktyā prasanno'smi satyavrata mahāmune |

tvameva satyaniṣṭho'si satyameva paraṃ tapaḥ

भक्त्या · bhaktyā — by devotion

प्रसन्नः · prasannaḥ — pleased

अस्मि · asmi — I am

सत्यव्रत · satyavrata — O one with the vow of truth

महामुने · mahāmune — O great sage

त्वमेव · tvameva — you alone

सत्यनिष्ठः · satyaniṣṭho — established in truth

असि · asi — are

सत्यमेव · satyameva — truth alone

परम् · paraṃ — supreme

तपः · tapaḥ — austerity

सत्यव्रत महामुने, भक्त्या प्रसन्नः अस्मि। त्वम् एव सत्यनिष्ठः असि, सत्यम् एव परं तपः।

by devotion · pleased · I am · O one with the vow of truth · O great sage · you alone · established in truth · are · truth alone · supreme · austerity

The Lord validates the sage's life and philosophy, establishing 'Satyavrata' as the defining quality of the sage and the mountain. This confirms the theological link between truth, austerity, and divine presence.

By your name alone, this mountain shall gain fame in this world. I shall reside eternally on this Satyagiri, there is no doubt.

tava nāmnaiva loke'smin prakhyātiṃ prāpnuyād giriḥ |

asmin satyagirau nityaṃ vasāmi na hi saṃśayaḥ

तव · tava — your

नाम्नैव · nāmnaiva — by the name alone

लोकेऽस्मिन् · loke'smin — in this world

प्रख्यातिम् · prakhyātiṃ — fame

प्राप्नुयात् · prāpnuyād — shall attain

गिरिः · giriḥ — the mountain

अस्मिन् · asmin — on this

सत्यगिरौ · satyagirau — Satyagiri

नित्यम् · nityaṃ — eternally

वसामि · vasāmi — I reside

न · na — not

हि · hi — indeed

संशयः · saṃśayaḥ — doubt

तव नाम्ना एव अस्मिन् लोके गिरिः प्रख्यातिं प्राप्नुयात्। अस्मिन् सत्यगिरौ नित्यं वसामि, हि संशयः न।

your · by the name alone · in this world · fame · shall attain · the mountain · on this · Satyagiri · eternally · I reside · not · indeed · doubt

The Lord grants the mountain its eternal significance, linking the sage's name to the geography. This establishes the site as a permanent pilgrimage destination for the seeker of truth.

Here in the Kali age, I shall grant the fruit of the dharma of truth to men. I shall thus destroy the sin of those who bear false witness.

satyadharmaphalaṃ cāpi dadāmyatra kalau nṛṇām |

pāpaṃ vināśayāmyevaṃ sākṣye cānṛtavādinām

सत्यधर्मफलं · satyadharmaphalaṃ — fruit of the dharma of truth

चापि · cāpi — and also

ददामि · dadāmi — I grant

अत्र · atra — here

कलौ · kalau — in the Kali age

नृणाम् · nṛṇām — to men

पापम् · pāpaṃ — sin

विनाशयामि · vināśayāmi — I destroy

एवम् · evaṃ — thus

साक्ष्ये · sākṣye — in testimony

अनृतवादिनाम् · anṛtavādinām — of those who speak falsehood

अत्र कलौ नृणां सत्यधर्मफलं च अपि ददामि। एवं साक्ष्ये अनृतवादिनां पापं विनाशयामि।

fruit of the dharma of truth · and also · I grant · here · in the Kali age · to men · sin · I destroy · thus · in testimony · of those who speak falsehood

The Lord defines the specific spiritual utility of this place for the Kali age, offering a remedy for the common sin of dishonesty, thereby making the pilgrimage a practical necessity.

Those witnesses who speak falsehood in a court of justice, they go to a terrible hell. I am the witness of truth.

nītisthale ye vadanti sākṣiṇo'nṛtabhāṣaṇam |

te yānti narakaṃ ghoraṃ satyasākṣī bhavāmyaham

नीतिस्थले · nītisthale — in a court of justice

ये · ye — those who

वदन्ति · vadanti — speak

साक्षिणः · sākṣiṇo — witnesses

अनृतभाषणम् · anṛtabhāṣaṇam — falsehood

ते · te — they

यान्ति · yānti — go

नरकम् · narakaṃ — hell

घोरम् · ghoram — terrible

सत्यसाक्षी · satyasākṣī — witness of truth

भवामि · bhavāmi — I am

अहम् · aham — I

नीतिस्थले ये साक्षिणः अनृतभाषणं वदन्ति, ते घोरं नरकं यान्ति। अहम् सत्यसाक्षी भवामि।

in a court of justice · those who · speak · witnesses · falsehood · they · go · hell · terrible · witness of truth · I am · I

This verse serves as a stern warning against perjury, reinforcing the Lord's role as the ultimate witness. It establishes the moral gravity of the location.

Those who, realizing their own great sin, are filled with remorse and worship me here, I destroy that sin of theirs.

vijñāya svaṃ mahatpāpaṃ paścāttāpena saṃyutāḥ |

ye bhajantyatra māṃ teṣāṃ pāpaṃ tannāśayāmyaham

विज्ञाय · vijñāya — having realized

स्वम् · svaṃ — one's own

महत्पापम् · mahatpāpaṃ — great sin

पश्चात्तापेन · paścāttāpena — with remorse

संयुताः · saṃyutāḥ — filled with

ये · ye — those who

भजन्ति · bhajanti — worship

अत्र · atra — here

माम् · mām — me

तेषाम् · teṣām — their

पापम् · pāpaṃ — sin

तत् · tat — that

नाशयामि · nāśayāmi — I destroy

अहम् · aham — I

ये स्वं महत्पापं विज्ञाय पश्चात्तापेन संयुताः सन्तः अत्र मां भजन्ति, तेषां तत् पापम् अहम् नाशयामि।

having realized · one's own · great sin · with remorse · filled with · those who · worship · here · me · their · sin · that · I destroy · I

The Lord provides a path to redemption, emphasizing that sincere remorse and devotion at this sacred site can cleanse even grave sins, balancing justice with mercy.

The revered Guru said:

Having spoken thus, the Lord of the Universe, Lord Satyanārāyaṇa, is ever-present there on the holy Satyagiri.

śrīsadgururuvāca

evamuktvā jagannāthaḥ satyanārāyaṇaḥ prabhuḥ |

kurute tatra sānnidhyaṃ puṇye satyagirau sadā

एवम् · evam — thus

उक्त्वा · uktvā — having spoken

जगन्नाथः · jagannāthaḥ — Lord of the Universe

सत्यनारायणः · satyanārāyaṇaḥ — Lord Satyanarayana

प्रभुः · prabhuḥ — the Lord

कुरुते · kurute — makes

तत्र · tatra — there

सान्निध्यम् · sānnidhyaṃ — presence

पुण्ये · puṇye — holy

सत्यगिरौ · satyagirau — on Satyagiri

सदा · sadā — always

एवम् उक्त्वा जगन्नाथः प्रभुः सत्यनारायणः तत्र पुण्ये सत्यगिरौ सदा सान्निध्यं कुरुते।

thus · having spoken · Lord of the Universe · Lord Satyanarayana · the Lord · makes · there · presence · holy · on Satyagiri · always

This verse confirms the permanent divine installation of the Lord at Satyagiri, concluding the narrative of the Lord's manifestation and his promise to the sage.

Those people in the Kali age who see this holy place of Satya and Satyanārāyaṇa here, for them no sin exists.

Thus the sixth chapter, named "The Glory of Satyagiri," in the Fifth Part of the Divyadeśavaibhavam composed by Śrī Kṛṣṇapremi Mahāprabhu.

satyakṣetramidaṃ puṇyaṃ ye paśyanti narāḥ kalau |

satyanārāyaṇaṃ cātra teṣāṃ pāpaṃ na vidyate

सत्यक्षेत्रम् · satyakṣetram — field of truth

इदम् · idam — this

पुण्यम् · puṇyam — holy

ये · ye — those who

पश्यन्ति · paśyanti — see

नराः · narāḥ — men

कलौ · kalau — in the Kali age

सत्यनारायणम् · satyanārāyaṇaṃ — Lord Satyanarayana

चात्र · cātra — and here

तेषाम् · teṣām — their

पापम् · pāpaṃ — sin

न · na — not

विद्यते · vidyate — exists

ये नराः कलौ इदं पुण्यं सत्यक्षेत्रं सत्यनारायणं च अत्र पश्यन्ति, तेषां पापं न विद्यते।

field of truth · this · holy · those who · see · men · in the Kali age · Lord Satyanarayana · and here · their · sin · not · exists

This final verse serves as a phala-shruti (fruit of hearing), inviting the reader to seek the grace of the site, ensuring that the message of the chapter remains accessible to all.