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श्रीरामानन्दाचार्यजन्मोत्सवकथा
Transmitted as chapters 131–135 of an Agastya-saṃhitā Bhaviṣya-khaṇḍa; attribution and antiquity contested
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Chapter 131 · verse 1 · checked
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सिंहासने समासीनः सहितः सीतयानुजैः । अतसीकुसुमश्यामो रामो विजयतेऽनिशम् ॥ १ ॥
Seated upon the throne together with Sītā and his younger brothers, Rāma—dark as the blossom of the flax plant—is ever victorious.
Chapter 131 · verse 2 · checked
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स्वाश्रमे संश्रितं शिष्यैः प्रातर्हुतहुताशनम् । बोधयन्तं परं तत्त्वं तमगस्त्यं महामुनिम् ॥ २ ॥
In his own hermitage, attended by disciples, having made the morning offering into the fire and teaching the supreme reality—there was the great sage Agastya.
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कृतक्षणः सुतीक्ष्णस्तमुपागम्य कृताञ्जलिः । पश्यन्वनानि रम्याणि विचरंश्च महामुनिः ॥ ३ ॥
Finding the fitting moment, the great sage Sutīkṣṇa approached him with joined palms, roaming on while beholding the delightful forests.
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भाविनो नॄन् कलौ बुद्ध्वा विषयासक्तचेतसः । अज्ञानाल्पायुषः श्रीमच्छ्रीशाङ्घ्रिविमुखान्भुवि ॥ ४ ॥
Knowing the people yet to come in the Kali age—minds fastened upon sense objects, ignorant, short-lived, and on earth turned away from the feet of the glorious Lord of Śrī—
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संसारार्णवसम्मग्नान् कृपालुर्मुनिसत्तमः । उद्धर्तुकामस्तांस्तस्मात् पृष्टवान् श्रेय उत्तमम् ॥ ५ ॥
sunk in the ocean of saṃsāra—the compassionate best of sages, wishing to raise them up, therefore asked about the highest good.
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भगवन् मुनिशार्दूल सर्वज्ञ कलशोद्भव । नृणां श्रेयसि मूढानां श्रेयश्चिन्तय सुव्रत ॥ ६ ॥
Blessed one, tiger among sages, omniscient pot-born seer, you of noble vows: consider the highest good of people who are confused about what truly benefits them.
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उपायं वद निश्चित्य तेषां श्रेयो यथा भवेत् । परोपकारनिरताः साधवो हि कृपालवः ॥ ७ ॥
Determine and tell a means by which their welfare may come about, for holy people are compassionate and wholly intent upon helping others.
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कुम्भजोऽथ निशम्येत्थं वाचं मुनिसमीरिताम् । अल्पाक्षरमनल्पार्थं धर्मसम्प्रश्नभूषिताम् ॥ ८ ॥
Then the pot-born sage heard the speech thus uttered by the seer—few in syllables yet rich in meaning, adorned by a question concerning dharma.
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प्रसन्नवदनाम्भोजः प्रशस्य मुनिपुङ्गवः । तं प्रत्युवाच सम्प्रीतो वाचं हृदयहर्षणीम् ॥ ९ ॥
The foremost sage, his lotus-face serene, praised him and, deeply pleased, addressed him with words that gladden the heart.
Chapter 131 · verse 10 · checked
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श्रूयतामितिहासोऽयं कुमारेभ्यो मया श्रुतः । मुनिवर्यो महाभागो जगतामुपकारकः ॥ १० ॥
Hear this account, which I heard from the Kumāras. There was a foremost sage, greatly blessed, a benefactor of the worlds—
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हिरण्यगर्भसम्भूतो मतिमान् वाग्विदां वरः । सर्वलोकजनान् दृष्ट्वा विमूढान् विमुखाञ्छ्रुतेः ॥ ११ ॥
born of Hiraṇyagarbha, wise and foremost among those who know speech. Seeing the people of every world bewildered and turned away from revelation,
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चिन्तयन् वत तच्छ्रेयो दिव्यं धाम जगाम सः । कृपालुरच्युतस्याद्यं सिद्धिभिः सिद्धभूषणम् ॥ १२ ॥
the compassionate sage reflected, ‘Ah, what is their highest good?’ He went to Acyuta’s primordial divine abode, adorned by perfected beings and their powers.
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तत्र सिंहासनं दिव्यमध्यासीनं जगत्प्रभुम् । निजैर्वरायुधैः सर्वैर्मूर्तिमद्भिरुपासितम् ॥ १३ ॥
There he saw the Lord of the world seated upon a divine throne, attended by all his excellent weapons embodied in visible form,
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पार्षदप्रवरैः कृत्स्नैर्महार्हाम्बरभूषणैः । पद्मपत्रविशालाक्षं पद्मया पद्मनेत्रया ॥ १४ ॥
with all his foremost attendants, clothed and adorned in things of great worth. His broad eyes were like lotus petals, and beside him sat Padmā, lotus-eyed—
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उपविष्टं जगद्धेतुं नारदोऽपश्यदच्युतम् । दिव्याम्बरधरं देवं दिव्यभूषणभूषितम् ॥ १५ ॥
thus Nārada beheld Acyuta, the cause of the world, seated there: the radiant Lord wearing divine garments and adorned with divine ornaments.
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प्रणतस्तं प्रतुष्टाव हृष्टात्मा जगदीश्वरम् । जगद्योनिरयोनिस्त्वं व्यक्तोऽव्यक्ततरो विभुः ॥ १६ ॥
Bowing, Nārada—his heart rejoicing—praised that Lord of the world: ‘You are the womb of the cosmos, yourself unborn; O all-pervading One, you are the manifest and what lies beyond the unmanifest.
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कर्त्रे विश्वस्य सम्भर्त्रे संहर्त्रे ते नमोनमः । आदिमध्यान्तहीनाय प्रभवे परमात्मने ॥ १७ ॥
Homage, homage to you—the maker, sustainer, and dissolver of the universe; to the mighty Supreme Self, without beginning, middle, or end.
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नमस्ते विश्वरूपाय नमस्ते विश्वबन्धवे । विश्वम्भर नमस्तेऽस्तु विश्वनाथ कृपाम्बुधे ॥ १८ ॥
Homage to you whose form is the universe; homage to the universe’s friend. O bearer of the universe, Lord of the universe, ocean of compassion—homage to you.
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संसारेऽस्मिन् महाघोरे पापाभिरतचेतसाम् । जन्तूनां का गतिर्देव कर्मणा भ्रमतामिह ॥ १९ ॥
O Lord, in this exceedingly dreadful saṃsāra, what destiny awaits creatures whose minds delight in wrong and who wander here under the force of their deeds?
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मुक्तिस्तेषां कथं श्रीश भवेद्धर्मे कथं रतिः । कृपाकूपार भगवञ्जन्तूनुद्धर माधव ॥ २० ॥
O Lord of Śrī, how may they find liberation, and how may love for dharma arise in them? O boundless ocean of compassion, Blessed Lord, Mādhava—lift these creatures up.
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श्रुतिस्मृत्युदिता धर्माः क्लेशसाध्या नृभिः सदा । अतस्त्वं सुकरोपायं वद त्वद्भक्तिवर्धनम् ॥ २१ ॥
The disciplines taught in Śruti and Smṛti are always achieved by human beings only with hardship. Therefore tell us an easy means—one that increases devotion to you.
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सर्वबन्धविनाशाय मुक्तये प्राणिनां प्रभो । प्रवक्ता त्वं हि धर्माणामविता जगतामपि ॥ २२ ॥
O Lord, for the destruction of every bond and the liberation of living beings—for you indeed are the teacher of the dharmas and also the protector of the worlds.
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इत्थमाकर्ण्य भगवान् वाचं मुनिसमीरिताम् । तं प्रत्युवाच सम्प्रीतः शुचिस्मितमुखाम्बुजः ॥ २३ ॥
Hearing the sage’s words thus spoken, the Blessed Lord was deeply pleased. His lotus-face bright with a pure smile, he addressed him in reply.
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मुनिवर्य महाभाग जगतां हितकारक । मया जगद्धितायैव पुरैतदवधारितम् ॥ २४ ॥
‘Foremost sage, greatly blessed benefactor of the worlds: for the welfare of the world itself I have already resolved upon this.
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दिव्ये हि भारते वर्षे तीर्थराजे सुविश्रुते । प्रयागे पुण्यसदने भवद्भिर्नित्यसूरिभिः ॥ २५ ॥
In the divine land of Bhārata, at renowned Prayāga, king of sacred fords and abode of merit, together with you eternal attendants,
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सार्धमेवावतीर्याहं प्रणेष्ये मोक्षसाधनम् । दृढसंसारबन्धस्य शातनं भक्तिवर्धनम् ॥ २६ ॥
I shall descend together with you and establish a means to liberation—one that cuts through saṃsāra’s firm bond and increases devotion,
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सुबोधं सुकरं सर्वैर्धर्ममार्गं सुखावहम् । वेदवेदान्तसच्छास्त्रसारभूतं सदाश्रयम् ॥ २७ ॥
a path of dharma readily understood and practised by all, bringing happiness, embodying the essence of the Veda, Vedānta, and true śāstras, an abiding refuge.
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तत्र तत्रावतीर्णास्तु भवन्तो वीतकल्मषाः । मदुक्तस्योपदेष्टारः प्राणिभ्यो तत्परायणाः ॥ २८ ॥
You, free from stain, shall descend in those several places, wholly devoted to it and teaching living beings what I have declared.
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भविष्यन्ति महात्मानो जगदुद्धारहेतवः । सुशीलाः धर्मनिरता जगतामुपकारकाः ॥ २९ ॥
They will be great souls, causes of the world’s uplift—noble in conduct, devoted to dharma, and benefactors of the worlds.
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ये ग्रहीष्यन्ति सन्मार्गे प्राणिनो भक्तितत्पराः । स्यादनायासतो मोक्षस्तेषामत्र न संशयः ॥ ३० ॥
For those beings who, intent on devotion, embrace the true path, liberation will come without strain; of this there is no doubt.
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वाणीपीयूषमास्वाद्य क्षणमासीद्धरेर्मुनिः । मग्नः सुखसुधाम्भोधौ विनीतो गतसंशयः ॥ ३१ ॥
Having tasted the nectar of Hari’s speech, the humble sage, his doubts gone, remained for a moment immersed in an ocean of the nectar of joy.
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निशम्य तद्वाक्यममोघमद्भुतं हिरण्यगर्भाङ्गसमुद्भवो मुनिः । प्रहृष्टरोमावलिभूषिताकृतिः कृती कृतज्ञः कृतकृत्य ईशितुः ॥ ३२ ॥
Hearing that wondrous, unfailing declaration of the Lord, the sage born from Hiraṇyagarbha’s body—his form adorned by hairs standing up in joy—felt blessed, grateful, and fulfilled.
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दृढव्रतस्याथ विनम्रकन्धरः स्मरन् सुरेशस्य विभोः प्रतिश्रुतम् । प्रणम्य तं देववरं रमापतिं महाविभूतेर्निरगात्ततः सुधीः ॥ ३३ ॥
Then, bowing his neck and remembering the promise of the all-pervading Lord of the gods, firm in his vow, the wise sage saluted that best of gods, the Lord of Ramā, and departed from the realm of great splendour.
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सुवादयन् दिव्ययशोऽथ वल्लकीं हरेः स्वरब्रह्मविभूषितानसौ । गायंश्च लोके विचचार सर्वतः सुरासुरेन्द्रैरभिपूजितो मुनिः ॥ ३४ ॥
Then that sage wandered everywhere through the worlds, playing his lute beautifully and singing Hari’s divine glory, honoured by the lords of gods and antigods.
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मुनीश्वरे देवऋषौ विनिर्गते सुरैरपीड्यो जगतामधीश्वरः । रेमे रमेशो रमया स्मिताननः प्रभूतभूतैर्निजदिव्यधामनि ॥ ३५ ॥
When the lordly divine sage had departed, Rameśa—the smiling Lord of Ramā and sovereign of the worlds—remained delighting with Ramā and the many beings in his own divine abode.
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व्यतीते द्वापरे पुण्ये श्रीमद्भगवतोज्झिते । कलौ सत्त्वहरे पुंसां प्रवृत्तेऽधर्मवर्द्धके ॥ १ ॥
When the holy Dvāpara age had passed, forsaken by the blessed Lord, and Kali had begun—stealing away people’s goodness and increasing adharma—
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जनेऽधर्मरुचौ नित्यं शौचाचारविवर्जिते । मोक्षसाधनमार्गेभ्यो विमुखे पशुतां गते ॥ २ ॥
when people constantly delighted in adharma, lacked purity and right conduct, turned away from the paths that lead to liberation, and sank to an animal condition—
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मन्दे मन्दमतो शश्वदल्पभाग्येऽल्पजीवने । तत्रत्ये पापनिरते महत्सङ्गविवर्जिते ॥ ३ ॥
when the people of that time were sluggish and dull-minded, ever unfortunate and short-lived, absorbed in sin and deprived of the company of the great—
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प्रवर्धमानानभितो वादैर्निर्जित्य नास्तिकान् । आचार्यैर्भगवद्धर्मो वेदवेदान्तपारगैः ॥ ४ ॥
the teachers thoroughly versed in Veda and Vedānta defeated by argument the deniers who were multiplying on every side, and established the dharma of the Lord.
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स्थापितोऽपि महायोगैर्वृद्धिं नैव गमिष्यति । विधातुं सत्यसन्धः सुरेड्यो निजभाषितम् ॥ ५ ॥
Yet even when established through great disciplines, it would not prosper. Then the truthful Lord, praised by the gods, resolved to make good his own word.
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वीक्ष्य विष्णुः कृपासिन्धुः प्रबुद्धं तादृशं कलिम् । सदृशांश्च जनान् सर्वान् दुर्मतीन् क्लेशसंयुतान् ॥ ६ ॥
Viṣṇu, the ocean of compassion, beheld Kali grown powerful in just that way, and all the people who resembled him—misguided and laden with suffering.
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मनः कर्ताऽवताराय स्मृत्वाथो स्वं प्रतिश्रुतम् । खं नभो वेद वेद प्रमिते वर्षे गते कलौ ॥ ७ ॥
Remembering then his own promise, he set his mind upon descent. When the year of Kali measured by ‘space, sky, Veda, Veda’ had elapsed—
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कालिन्दीजाह्नवीसङ्गशोभिते देवपूजिते । तीर्थराजे महापुण्ये प्रयागे तीर्थ उत्तमे ॥ ८ ॥
at Prayāga, the greatly holy king of sacred places, the highest tīrtha, honoured by the gods and adorned by the meeting of Yamunā and Gaṅgā—
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गृहे श्रीपुण्यसदनद्विजातेर्भूरिकर्मणः । योगिनो योगयुक्तस्य कान्यकुब्जशिरोमणेः ॥ ९ ॥
in the home of the twice-born Śrī Puṇyasadana, abundant in sacred works, a yogin established in yoga and a foremost Kānyakubja—
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पतिसेवापरा तस्य सुशीला गृहिणी ततः । माघकृष्णस्य सप्तम्यां शुभधर्मप्रवर्तके ॥ १० ॥
his good wife Suśīlā was wholly devoted to serving her husband. Then, on the seventh lunar day of Māgha’s dark fortnight, a time setting auspicious dharma in motion—
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सप्तदण्डोद्गते सूर्ये सिद्धयोगयुजि प्रभुः । नक्षत्रे त्वाष्ट्रदैवत्ये कुम्भलग्ने शुभग्रहे ॥ ११ ॥
when the sun had risen seven daṇḍas, under Siddha-yoga, in the constellation whose deity is Tvaṣṭṛ, with Aquarius ascending and the planets auspicious, the Lord—
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एवं सर्वगुणोपेते देशे काले च माधवः । गुण्ये पुण्ये शरण्यः स शरणागतवत्सलः ॥ १२ ॥
Thus, in a place and time furnished with every excellence—worthy and holy—Mādhava, the giver of refuge who cherishes those who seek refuge,
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आविर्भूतो महायोगी द्वितीय इव भास्करः । रामानन्द इति ख्यातो लोकोद्धरणकारणः ॥ १३ ॥
manifested as a great yogin, like a second sun, renowned as Rāmānanda—the cause of the world's deliverance.
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अष्टमेऽब्दे चोपवीतं जातं तस्य तदा ह्यसौ । ब्रह्मचर्यं गृहीत्वा तु विद्याभ्यासं करिष्यति ॥ १४ ॥
In his eighth year his sacred-thread rite will indeed have taken place; then, undertaking celibate studentship, he will pursue learning.
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वर्षे द्वादशे जाते काश्यां गत्वा पुनः स्वयम् । वेदवेदाङ्गशास्त्राणि पुराणादि पठिष्यति ॥ १५ ॥
When his twelfth year has arrived, he will himself go to Kāśī and study the Vedas, the Vedāṅgas, the śāstras, the Purāṇas, and more.
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आचार्यलक्षणैर्युक्तं वेदवेदान्तपारगम् । श्रीसम्प्रदायश्रेष्ठञ्च जनोद्धारपरं सदा ॥ १६ ॥
Recognizing Rāghavānanda as endowed with the marks of an ācārya, versed in Veda and Vedānta, foremost in the Śrī tradition, and ever intent on people's deliverance—
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विज्ञाय राघवानन्दं लब्ध्वा तस्मात् षडक्षरम् । रहस्यत्रयवाक्यार्थं तात्पर्यार्थं च सन्मतम् ॥ १७ ॥
and having received from him the six-syllabled mantra, he will comprehend the verbal meaning of the three mysteries and their accepted purport.
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आचार्यलक्षणैर्दिव्यैर्लक्षितो वै भविष्यति । प्रवक्ता सर्वधर्माणामनुष्ठाता च कर्मणाम् ॥ १८ ॥
He will indeed be distinguished by the divine marks of an ācārya, an expounder of every dharma and a performer of the prescribed acts.
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रक्षिता धर्मसेतूनामुपदेष्टा महायशाः । शश्वद्वैष्णवधर्माणां महाकीर्तिरुदारधीः ॥ १९ ॥
He will guard the embankments of dharma and teach the Vaiṣṇava disciplines perpetually—greatly renowned, of vast fame and generous understanding.
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प्रसन्नवदनाम्भोजो विशालाक्षो महाभुजः । कृपालुः सर्वजीवानामितरेषां च नित्यशः ॥ २० ॥
His lotus-face will be serene, his eyes broad, his arms mighty; he will remain compassionate toward every living being and toward others as well.
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संसाराम्भोनिधेर्घोरात् समुद्धारपरायणः । वेदवेदान्तनिरतस्सर्वशास्त्रविशारदः ॥ २१ ॥
Wholly devoted to raising beings from the dreadful ocean of saṃsāra, he will be absorbed in Veda and Vedānta and expert in every śāstra.
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कामान् पूरयिता नॄणां कविः कल्पद्रुमो यथा । गुणवान् दयितः पूज्यः सर्वज्ञो विजितेन्द्रियः ॥ २२ ॥
A sage who fulfills people's wishes like a wish-granting tree, he will possess virtue, be beloved and venerable, all-knowing, and master of his senses.
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शोभिष्यति धर्मरतैः सद्भिः परिवृतोऽनिशम् । लोके पूर्णकलः खे वै शीतांशुर्भगणैरिव ॥ २३ ॥
Surrounded continually by good people devoted to dharma, he will shine in the world like the full-rayed moon in the sky amid the constellations.
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सुशीलः समदृक् शान्तो दान्तः श्रीमान् जगद्गुरुः । पुनः सत्सम्प्रदायस्य वर्तयिता मुनीश्वरः ॥ २४ ॥
Of noble conduct, impartial in vision, peaceful and self-restrained, the illustrious world-teacher and lord among sages will set the true tradition in motion once again.
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कृपया यस्य लोकेऽस्मिन् जनाः सर्वे निरामयाः । श्रीरामभक्तिनिरताः सदा धर्मपरायणाः ॥ २५ ॥
By his grace, all people in this world will be free from affliction, ever absorbed in devotion to Śrī Rāma and wholly devoted to dharma.
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तादृशस्य महाबुद्धेर्योगिवर्यस्य सत्कवेः । गुणान् कार्त्स्न्येन संवक्तुं कविः कः क्षमतेऽधुना ॥ २६ ॥
What poet could now be capable of recounting in full the virtues of such a greatly wise man, the foremost of yogins and a true seer?
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तेऽथाप्यवतरिष्यन्ति भगवन्मतकोविदाः । स्वयम्भूप्रमुखाः सर्वे महान्तो नित्यसूरयः ॥ २७ ॥
Then those great eternal attendants as well, beginning with Svayambhū and skilled in the Lord's teaching, will all descend.
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इङ्गितज्ञा हरेराज्ञां वहन्तः शिरसा मुदा । नानादेशेषु वर्णेषु तत्तत्कालेऽर्कसन्निभाः ॥ २८ ॥
Understanding Hari's intention and joyfully bearing his command upon their heads, they will appear sunlike at their several times, in different regions and social orders.
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आयुष्मन्! कृत्तिकायुक्तपूर्णिमायां धने शनौ । स्वयम्भूः कार्तिकस्याद्धाऽनन्तानन्दो भविष्यति ॥ २९ ॥
Long-lived one, on Kārttika's full moon joined with Kṛttikā, with Sagittarius rising and on a Saturday, Svayambhū will truly become Anantānanda.
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योगनिष्ठः सदा धीमान् सदाचारपरायणः । शिष्य आचार्यवर्यस्य रामानन्दस्य धीमतः ॥ ३० ॥
Ever established in yoga, wise and devoted to right conduct, he will be a disciple of the eminent and discerning teacher Rāmānanda.
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जातः सुरसुरानन्दो नारदो मुनिसत्तमः । वैशाखसितपक्षस्य नवम्यां स वृषे गुरौ ॥ ३१ ॥
Nārada, best of sages, will be born as Surasurānanda on the ninth of Vaiśākha's bright fortnight, with Taurus rising and on a Thursday.
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शुक्रे वरुणभे योगे शीलरत्नाकरो महान् । मन्त्रमन्त्रार्थसन्निष्ठो गुरुभक्तिपरायणः ॥ ३२ ॥
On a Friday, under Varuṇa's asterism and an auspicious conjunction, that great treasury of virtuous conduct will be firmly grounded in mantra and its meaning and devoted to his guru.
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तस्यामेव तुलालग्ने तादृशीन्दुरिवोग्रधीः । शम्भुरेव सुखानन्दः पूर्वाचार्यार्थनिष्ठकः ॥ ३३ ॥
On that very date, with Libra rising, Śambhu himself—keen-minded like such a moon—will become Sukhānanda, steadfast in the meaning taught by earlier ācāryas.
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व्यतिपातेऽनुराधाभे शुक्रे मेषे गुणाकरे । वैशाखशुक्लपक्षस्य तृतीयायां महामतिः ॥ ३४ ॥
At Vyatīpāta, under Anurādhā, on a Friday, with Aries as the reservoir of qualities, on the third of Vaiśākha's bright fortnight, the greatly wise one—
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कुमारो नरहरियानन्दो जात उदारधीः । वर्णाश्रमकर्मनिष्ठः शुभकर्मरतः सदा ॥ ३५ ॥
Kumāra will be born as Narahariyānanda, noble-minded, firmly devoted to the duties of social class and life-stage, and always engaged in auspicious action.
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वैशाखकृष्णसप्तम्यां मूले परिघसंयुते । बुधे कर्केऽथ कपिलो योगानन्दो जनिष्यति ॥ ३६ ॥
Then Kapila will be born as Yogānanda on the seventh of Vaiśākha's dark fortnight, under Mūla and joined with Parigha, on a Wednesday with Cancer rising.
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योगनिष्ठो महायोगी सत्सेवितपदाम्बुजः । सदा वैष्णवधर्माणामुपदेशपरायणः ॥ ३७ ॥
A great yogin established in yoga, his lotus feet served by the good, he will always be devoted to teaching the Vaiṣṇava disciplines.
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मनुः पीपाभिधो जात उत्तराफाल्गुनीयुजि । पूर्णिमायां ध्रुवे चैत्र्यां धनवारे बुधस्य च ॥ ३८ ॥
Manu will be born under the name Pīpā, with Uttaraphālgunī, on the full moon of Caitra, in Dhruva, at the time of Sagittarius and Mercury.
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निष्ठा तदीयकैङ्कर्ये सतस्तस्य महात्मनः । नक्षत्रे शशिदैवत्ये चैत्रकृष्णाष्टमी तिथौ ॥ ३९ ॥
Devotion to service of that good and great soul will be firm; under the lunar-deity's asterism, on the eighth lunar day of Caitra's dark fortnight—
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प्रह्लादोऽपि कविरस्तु कुजे सिंहे च शोभने । जातो वेदान्तसन्निष्ठः क्षेत्रवासरतः सदा ॥ ४० ॥
Prahlāda too will be born as the sage Kabīr, on a Tuesday with Leo rising and in Śobhana, firmly established in Vedānta and always delighting in residence at sacred places.
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भावानन्दोऽथ जनको मूले परिघसंयुते । वैशाखकृष्णषष्ठ्यान्तु कर्के चन्द्रे जनिष्यति ॥ ४१ ॥
Then Janaka will be born as Bhāvānanda on the sixth of Vaiśākha's dark fortnight, under Mūla joined with Parigha, with Cancer rising and on a Monday.
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रामसेवापरो नित्यं स महात्मा महामतिः । भीष्मः सेनाभिधो नाम तुलायां रविवासरे ॥ ४२ ॥
That greatly wise and great-souled Bhīṣma, ever intent on Rāma's service, will bear the name Sena, with Libra rising, on a Sunday—
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द्वादश्यां माघकृष्णे तु पूर्वभाद्रपदे च भे । तदीयाराधने सक्तो ब्रह्मयोगे जनिष्यति ॥ ४३ ॥
and will be born on the twelfth of Māgha's dark fortnight, under Pūrvabhādrapadā, in Brahma-yoga, devoted to his worship.
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श्रीमाघस्यासिताष्टम्यां वृश्चिके शनिवासरे । धनाभिधो बलिः साक्षात् पूर्वाषाढयुते शिवे ॥ ४४ ॥
On blessed Māgha's dark eighth, with Scorpio rising, on a Saturday, Bali himself will be named Dhana, under Pūrvāṣāḍhā and joined with Śiva-yoga.
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वरो भक्तिमतां जातस्तदीयाराधने रतः । सदाचारपरो धीमान् गुरुपादाम्बुजार्चकः ॥ ४५ ॥
Born foremost among the devout and delighting in his worship, he will be wise, intent on right conduct, and a worshipper of his guru's lotus feet.
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तत्त्वज्ञो गालवानन्दो जात एकादशीतिथौ । चैत्रे वैयासकिश्चन्द्रे कृष्णे लग्ने वृषे शुभे ॥ ४६ ॥
Vyāsa's son, a knower of truth, will be born as Gālavānanda on the eleventh lunar day of Caitra's dark fortnight, on a Monday with auspicious Taurus rising.
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सर्वदा ज्ञाननिष्ठोऽयमुपदेशपरायणः । वेदवेदान्तनिरतो महायोगी महामतिः ॥ ४७ ॥
Always established in knowledge and devoted to instruction, this great and greatly wise yogin will be absorbed in Veda and Vedānta.
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चैत्रशुक्लद्वितीयायां शुक्रे मेषेऽथ हर्षणे । यम एव रमादासस्त्वाष्ट्रे प्रादुर्भविष्यति ॥ ४८ ॥
Then Yama himself will manifest as Ramādāsa on the second of Caitra's bright fortnight, on a Friday with Aries rising, in Harṣaṇa, under Tvaṣṭṛ's asterism.
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पालनं वैष्णवाज्ञानां कुर्वन् नित्यमतन्द्रितः । धर्ममेवाचरँल्लोके धर्माधीश उदारधीः ॥ ४९ ॥
Tirelessly and continually obeying Vaiṣṇava commands, the generous-minded lord of dharma will practice dharma alone in the world.
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चैत्रशुक्लत्रयोदश्यां गुरौ कर्के ध्रुवान्विते । उत्तराफाल्गुनी संज्ञे जाता पद्मावती सती ॥ ५० ॥
The virtuous Padmāvatī will be born on the thirteenth of Caitra's bright fortnight, on a Thursday with Cancer rising, joined with Dhruva, under the asterism called Uttaraphālgunī.
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श्रीमदाचार्यसन्निष्ठा सा पद्मेवापरा सदा । धर्मज्ञा धर्मनिरता गुरुभक्तिपरायणा ॥ ५१ ॥
Ever steadfast in the illustrious ācārya, she will be like another Padmā—knowing dharma, devoted to dharma, and wholly given to devotion to the guru.
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एवमेतादृशैस्तैस्तैः शिष्यैर्द्वादशभिर्महान् । शोभिष्यत्यर्चितो देव्या पद्मावत्या च सन्ततम् ॥ ५२ ॥
Thus the great one, worshipped continually by those twelve disciples of such several kinds and by Lady Padmāvatī, will shine.
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श्रीमानाचार्यवर्योऽयं रामानन्दो महामतिः । शिष्योपशिष्यैरन्यैश्च शोभितोऽहर्दिवं भुवि ॥ ५३ ॥
This illustrious Rāmānanda, eminent among ācāryas and greatly wise, will be adorned on earth day and night by disciples, their disciples, and others.
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पूज्यो ध्येयश्च जगतां रामरूपो जगद्गुरुः । हेतुः कल्याणमार्गस्य शुभदो ज्ञानदोऽनिशम् ॥ ५४ ॥
The world-teacher, Rāma in form, will be worthy of worship and contemplation by all peoples—the cause of the path to welfare, continually giving blessing and knowledge.
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यस्य दर्शनमात्रेण स्मरणेन सदा क्षितौ । नाम व्याहरणाद्धीना नरा मुक्ता न संशयः ॥ ५५ ॥
On earth, merely by seeing him, remembering him, or uttering his name, even lowly people are liberated—there is no doubt.
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यदीयमतमालम्ब्य मन्त्रमन्त्रार्थभूषितम् । भूष्यते भूरियं लोकैर्राजितैर्मुनिवृत्तिभिः ॥ ५६ ॥
Taking refuge in his doctrine, adorned with mantra and the meaning of mantra, this earth will be adorned by peoples made radiant through the conduct of sages.
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शरच्चन्द्रायते लोके कीर्तिर्यस्य महात्मनः । विशदा पावनी पुण्या शृण्वतां पापनाशिनी ॥ ५७ ॥
The fame of that great soul acts like an autumn moon in the world: clear, purifying, holy, and destroying the sins of those who hear it.
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हरिभक्तिप्रदा नॄणां तथा ज्ञानप्रकाशिनी । मोहान्धकारसङ्घप्रध्वंसिनी शुभदायिनी ॥ ५८ ॥
It grants devotion to Hari to human beings and illumines knowledge, shattering the massed darkness of delusion and bestowing blessing.
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स एष भगवद्रूपो धर्मो विग्रहवानिव । द्विषतामिह दुर्धर्षः सेवनीयः सतां सदा ॥ ५९ ॥
This very one, formed as the Lord, is like dharma embodied: unassailable here by adversaries and always to be served by the good.
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तज्जन्ममासर्क्षतिथौ तदीयै- स्तदीयजन्मोत्सवमुत्सवोत्सुकैः । विधेयमेवं प्रतिवर्षमुत्तमं विधानविज्ञैर्विधिना हि वैष्णवैः ॥ ६० ॥
On the month, asterism, and lunar date of his birth, his Vaiṣṇava followers—eager for the festival and versed in its ordinance—should duly hold this excellent birth celebration every year.
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पूजोपहारैरुचिरैर्यथोचितं देवं समभ्यर्च्य सशिष्यसङ्घम् । वाद्यैर्मृदङ्गादिभिरद्भुतैः परै- र्नृत्यैस्तथा गीतवरैः प्रसादयेत् ॥ ६१ ॥
Having duly worshipped the divine teacher together with his circle of disciples using beautiful offerings, one should please him with excellent and wondrous instruments such as mṛdaṅgas, with dances, and with choice songs.
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तदीयजन्मोत्सवसत्कथाभि- स्तत्तोषहेतुस्तुतिभिस्तथैव । अन्यैस्तदीयाचरितैर्व्रतादिभि- र्निस्तन्द्रिरेवं गुरुभक्तितत्परः ॥ ६२ ॥
Intent on devotion to the guru and free from lassitude, one should act thus with worthy accounts of his birth festival, with praises that cause his delight, and likewise with other observances practiced by him.
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एवं स कुर्वन् विधितस्तदर्चनं तत्तोषहेतुं च महोत्सवं बुधः । निरालसो भक्तियुतो लभेत स्वाभीष्टसिद्धिं महतीं न संशयः ॥ ६३ ॥
A wise person who thus duly performs his worship and the great festival that brings him delight, free from laziness and endowed with devotion, will attain the great fulfillment personally desired—there is no doubt.
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निशम्य तद्वाक्यमथो महात्मनो मुनेः प्रहृष्टः कलशोद्भवस्य । मुनिः सुतीक्ष्णः ससुतीक्ष्णबुद्धि- र्विधिं च प्रष्टा हि तदर्चने पुनः ॥ ६४ ॥
Then, hearing the words of that great-souled, jar-born sage, the seer Sutīkṣṇa rejoiced; keen-minded, he would next ask about the procedure for that worship.
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तज्जन्म पावनं पुण्यं कथितं परमं त्वया । तदर्चनविधिं मह्यं वक्तुमर्हस्यथाधुना ॥ १ ॥
You have told of his supremely purifying and holy birth; now you should explain to me the procedure for worshipping him.
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जगतामुपकर्ता त्वं दयालुर्धीमतां वरः । समभ्यर्च्य जना येनाचार्यं श्रेयः समाप्नुयुः ॥ २ ॥
You benefit the worlds, compassionate and foremost among the wise; tell the means by which people may worship the ācārya and attain the highest good.
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श्रूयतामिति चामन्त्र्य कथयिष्यति कुम्भजः । अम्बुजं वर्तुलाकारं द्वादशदलसंयुतम् ॥ ३ ॥
Addressing him with ‘Let it be heard,’ the jar-born sage will explain: a circular lotus furnished with twelve petals—
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सुव्यक्तं तैर्दलैर्व्यक्तैर्दर्शनीयं सुशोभनम् । तन्मध्ये कर्णिकायान्तु यन्त्रषट्कोणमालिखेत् ॥ ४ ॥
clearly formed with those distinct petals, beautiful and pleasing to behold. In its central pericarp one should draw a six-angled yantra.
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तत्राचार्यवरं देवं रामानन्दमुदारधीः । विन्यसेत् साङ्गमर्काभं तं दिव्यगुणशालिनम् ॥ ५ ॥
There the generous-minded worshipper should install the divine Rāmānanda, eminent among ācāryas, together with his limbs, radiant like the sun and endowed with divine qualities.
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सम्पूर्वदिशमारभ्य दलेषु क्रमशो न्यसेत् । अनन्तानन्दमुख्यांस्तान् द्वादशादित्यसन्निभान् ॥ ६ ॥
Beginning precisely with the eastern direction, one should place in order upon the petals those twelve, headed by Anantānanda, who resemble the twelve suns.
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यन्त्रम् एवं सुसम्पाद्य तदर्चनपरायणः । पूजयेत्तत्र तान् सर्वानर्घ्यपाद्यादिभिर्वरैः ॥ ७ ॥
Having properly completed the yantra in this way and devoted himself to that worship, one should worship all of them there with excellent offerings such as arghya and water for the feet.
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पूजोपहारैः सकलैर्भक्त्या परमया युतः । एकाग्रमानसो भूत्वा तमेव मनसा स्मरन् ॥ ८ ॥
using every worship-offering, endowed with supreme devotion, becoming single-minded and remembering him alone in the mind.
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नम आचार्यवर्याय रामानन्दाय धीमते । मोक्षमार्गप्रकाशाय चतुर्वर्गप्रदाय च ॥ ९ ॥
Homage to the wise Rāmānanda, eminent among ācāryas, who illumines the path of liberation and bestows the four human aims.
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इति मन्त्रविधानेन समर्चेद्विधिनार्चकः । अर्घ्यपाद्यादिभिस्तैस्तैर्गन्धपुष्पाक्षतैः फलैः ॥ १० ॥
With this prescribed mantra the worshipper should duly honor him with the several offerings—arghya, water for the feet, fragrances, flowers, unbroken grains, and fruits—
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नैवेद्यैरुत्तमैः श्रेष्ठः षड्रसैः सुमनोहरैः । ताम्बूलैर्दक्षिणाभिश्च तोषयेन्नृत्यगीतिभिः ॥ ११ ॥
with excellent and most pleasing food offerings of the six tastes, with betel and honoraria; one should please him with dance and song.
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एवं दलेषु शिष्यांस्तान् पूजयेदमलात्मना । प्रणवादिचतुर्थ्यन्तनाममन्त्रैर्विधानतः ॥ १२ ॥
Thus, with a stainless mind, one should ritually worship those disciples upon the petals, using name-mantras beginning with oṃ and ending in the dative case.
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स्तुवीत स्तुतिभिर्देवं सशिष्यं भक्तितत्परः । ज्ञानविज्ञानदीपं तमुदारयशसं प्रभुम् ॥ १३ ॥
Intent on devotion, one should praise with hymns that divine lord together with his disciples—the lamp of knowledge and realized understanding, whose fame is noble.
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जगद्गुरो! नमस्तेऽस्तु हरये विश्वबन्धवे । मोक्षमार्गप्रकाशाय प्रणतार्तिहराय ते ॥ १४ ॥
World-teacher, homage to you—to Hari, friend of the universe, illuminator of the path of liberation, who removes the distress of those who bow before you.
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सपार्षदाय साङ्गाय सदा पावनकीर्तये । नमस्तेऽगाधबोधाय प्रणताभीष्टदायिने ॥ १५ ॥
Homage to you, accompanied by attendants and ritual members, ever of purifying fame, of unfathomable understanding, and giver of the cherished aims of those who bow.
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सत्यव्रताय शान्ताय दान्ताय जगदात्मने । नमोऽनन्ताय महते निर्जिताशेषविद्विषे ॥ १६ ॥
Homage to the one of truthful vows, peaceful and self-restrained, the self of the world, infinite and great, who has conquered every adversary.
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विधृतज्ञानमुद्राय योगिने योगशालिने । नमस्तेऽस्तु दयासिन्धो जगज्जन्मादिहेतवे ॥ १७ ॥
Homage to you who bear the gesture of knowledge, a yogin rich in yoga—ocean of compassion and cause of the world's birth and the rest.
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भीमे भवार्णवेऽनन्यः शरणः पतितः प्रभो । पादपद्मद्वयं तेऽहं व्रजामि शरणं सदा ॥ १८ ॥
Fallen into the dreadful ocean of becoming, Lord, I have no other refuge; I perpetually take refuge in your pair of lotus feet.
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इत्यभिष्टूय तं धीमान् दद्यात्पुष्पाञ्जलिं मुदा । प्रणमेद्दण्डवद्भूमौ साष्टाङ्गं विधिवत्ततः ॥ १९ ॥
Having praised him thus, the wise worshipper should joyfully offer a handful of flowers and then duly prostrate on the ground like a staff, with all eight limbs.
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अथ जन्मकथान् तस्य शृणुयात् पापनाशिनीम् । गदतां शृण्वतामाशु विशदां तां शुभप्रदाम् ॥ २० ॥
Then one should hear that lucid, blessing-bestowing account of his birth, which quickly destroys the sins of those who tell it and those who hear it.
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एवं मुने! त्वं जानीहि तदर्चनविधिं महत् । लोकेऽनेन विधानेन तमभ्यर्च्यमहामुनीम् ॥ २१ ॥
Sage, understand his great procedure of worship in this way. In the world, having worshipped that great sage by this ordinance—
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प्राप्स्यन्ति च क्षितौ लोका वाञ्छितार्थमसंशयम् । नरास्तद्भावनायुक्ताः प्रणता विशदाशयाः ॥ २२ ॥
people on earth—humble persons endowed with contemplation of him and clear in heart—will undoubtedly attain the object they desire.
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मुने! स भगवानित्थं सुतीक्ष्ण! जगदीश्वरः । सत्यसन्धो हरिर्जातो विधास्यति शुभं नृणाम् ॥ २३ ॥
Sage Sutīkṣṇa, in this manner that blessed Lord of the world—Hari, true to his pledge—will be born and bring welfare to human beings.
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चार्वाकादिमतारूढान् बहुधा दुर्मतीन् कलौ । करिष्यति नरान् जित्वा रामभक्तिपरायणान् ॥ २४ ॥
In the Kali age, after conquering in many ways the ill-minded people attached to doctrines beginning with Cārvāka, he will make them wholly devoted to Rāma-bhakti.
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यत्प्रतापवशादेव भविष्यन्ति कलौ नराः । धर्मनिष्ठास्तपोनिष्ठा मोक्षमार्गरताः सदा ॥ २५ ॥
Through the power of his splendor alone, people in the Kali age will become steadfast in dharma and austerity and always delight in the path of liberation.
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तस्मिन् महीतलं याते नृणां किं वर्णयाम्यहम् । भाग्यं साक्षाद्धरौ प्रीते सच्चिदानन्दविग्रहे ॥ २६ ॥
When he has come to the earth—Hari himself, the embodiment of being, consciousness, and bliss, graciously present—how could I describe humanity's good fortune?
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धन्यास्तदातन्मुखपङ्कजं नरा द्रक्ष्यन्ति ये तापहरं च पश्यताम् । श्रोष्यन्ति वाचं परमामृतायनां ते भूरिभाग्या वत निर्मलाशयाः ॥ २७ ॥
Blessed then are the people who will behold his lotus face, which removes the affliction of those who see it; greatly fortunate indeed are those of stainless heart who will hear his speech, the supreme abode of nectar.
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शिष्यैर्द्वादशभिः श्रीमानथैतैरर्कसन्निभैः । सूर्यैर्द्वादशभिर्नित्यं यथा विष्णुः प्रतापवान् ॥ १ ॥
Then the illustrious and powerful one, attended by these twelve sunlike disciples, will be like Viṣṇu perpetually accompanied by twelve suns.
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विराजमानः सततं पर्यटन्नवनीमिमाम् । द्वारकादिषु तीर्थेषु तत्र तत्र जगद्गुरुः ॥ २ ॥
Resplendent, the world-teacher will continually travel over this earth, visiting sacred places here and there, beginning with Dvārakā.
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विद्विषां जित्वरो वादैः श्रुतिस्मृतिसमुत्थितैः । विपरीतान् वशीकुर्वन् कुर्वन् शिष्यांश्च तानथ ॥ ३ ॥
Conquering adversaries with arguments arising from Śruti and Smṛti, he will bring opponents under discipline and then make them disciples.
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षडक्षरं मन्त्रराजं तेभ्यश्चोपदिशन् मुनिः । मन्त्रार्थं श्रावयन्नित्थं मन्त्रज्ञैस्तैरुपासितः ॥ ४ ॥
Teaching them the six-syllabled king of mantras and making its meaning heard in this way, the sage will be attended by those knowers of mantra.
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आसमुद्रं चतुर्दिक्षु विचरन् धर्मतत्परः । कर्ता वै बहुधा लोकं रामाभिरतमुत्तमम् ॥ ५ ॥
Traveling in the four directions as far as the oceans and devoted to dharma, he will in many ways make the people deeply attached to Rāma and excellent.
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लेष्यन्ति नास्तिकास्तस्य प्रतापहततेजसः । तमोपहे यथा सूर्येऽभ्युदिते तारकागणाः ॥ ६ ॥
Those called unbelievers, their brilliance struck down by his power, will fade like the hosts of stars when the darkness-destroying sun has risen.
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एवमेवात्र सुतीक्ष्ण! विचरन् सर्वतो मुनिः । श्रेयः सम्पादयन् नॄणां हरन्नज्ञानजं तमः ॥ ७ ॥
Just so, Sutīkṣṇa, the sage will roam everywhere here, securing human welfare and removing the darkness born of ignorance.
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राजिष्यते स्वयं स्वीयैर्भानुभिर्भानुमानिव । असङ्ख्येयैर्गुणैः शुभ्रैर्जगत्पालनतत्परः ॥ ८ ॥
Intent on sustaining the world, he himself will shine through his own countless and radiant virtues, as the sun shines through its rays.
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प्रकृत्या शीलसम्पन्नो दयारत्नकरो महान् । धर्मत्राणाय लोकेऽस्मिन्नवतीर्णः परः पुमान् ॥ ९ ॥
By nature endowed with noble conduct, great and an ocean of compassion, the Supreme Person has descended into this world to protect dharma.
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महाव्रतधरो धीमान् सर्वविद्याविशारदः । निस्पृहः सर्वकामेभ्यः स्वात्मारामो महामुनिः ॥ १० ॥
The great sage bears a great vow, is wise and expert in every field of knowledge, free of longing for all desires, and delighting in his own self.
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रामानन्द उदारकीर्तिरतुलः श्रीयोगिवर्याग्रणीः पाखण्डाद्रिविभेदनाशनिरहो धर्माभिसंवर्धनः । श्रीमान् दिव्यगुणालयो निजयशःस्तोमाङ्कितक्ष्मातलः सिद्धध्येयपदाम्बुजो विजयतेऽज्ञानान्धकारापहः ॥ ११ ॥
Rāmānanda triumphs: of incomparable and generous fame, foremost among eminent yogins, a destroyer that splits the mountain of heterodoxy, one who increases dharma, illustrious abode of divine virtues, marking the earth with the mass of his fame, his lotus feet contemplated by the accomplished, and remover of the darkness of ignorance.
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वेदार्थसम्पादकसम्मुखाम्बुज- स्त्रितापसंहारकचारुलोचनः । भवाब्धिसन्तारकपादपङ्कजो निजेष्टपूर्त्यार्पितकल्पपादपः ॥ १२ ॥
His face-lotus brings forth the meaning of the Veda; his lovely eyes destroy the three afflictions; his lotus feet carry beings across the ocean of becoming; and he offers a wish-granting tree that fulfills one's cherished aim.
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विधूतशत्रुर्धृतिमान् धरातलं यशस्समूहैर्विदधत् सुनिर्मलम् । प्रकाशमानात्मविभूतिभूषितः प्रभूतविद्याप्रभवः प्रभाववान् ॥ १३ ॥
Having shaken off his foes, steadfast, making the earth utterly pure through masses of fame, adorned with radiant powers of the self, a source of abundant learning and full of majesty—
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प्रतापसन्तापितशत्रुमण्डलः सुसद्यशोऽलङ्कृतभूमिमण्डलः । समीहिताशेषजगत्सुमङ्गलः सदर्चनीयोऽखिलमङ्गलालयः ॥ १४ ॥
his circle of enemies afflicted by his power, the earthly sphere adorned by his excellent fame, desiring the complete welfare of the whole world, ever worthy of worship and the abode of every blessing.
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सत्सम्प्रदायाम्बुजभास्करोऽग्रणी र्विनीतनीताखिलवाञ्छितार्थकः । निगूढवेदार्थविदीपनस्तै- रुदारवृत्तैर्महितो महात्मभिः ॥ १५ ॥
Foremost sun to the lotus of the true tradition, guiding the humble to every desired end, illuminating the hidden meaning of the Veda, he is honored by those great souls of generous conduct.
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गुणेन शीलेन श्रुतेन कर्मणा प्रकाशमानः किरणैर्यथा रविः । हरंस्तमो नैशमुदारदीधिति- र्विनिर्जिताशेषसपत्नसंहतिः ॥ १६ ॥
Shining through virtue, conduct, learning, and action as the sun shines through its rays, his noble radiance removes the darkness of night, and he has completely conquered every host of rivals.
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करोतु नोऽदभ्रदयोऽधिमङ्गलं सपार्षदो दर्शितभूर्यनुग्रहः । गृहीतधर्मायतनाकृतिः कृती कृतार्थयंल्लोकमिमं चराचरम् ॥ १७ ॥
May he of boundless compassion bring us surpassing welfare—accompanied by attendants, displaying abundant grace, accomplished, having assumed a form that is an abode of dharma, and fulfilling this world of moving and unmoving beings.
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उपप्लुतं धर्मविरोधिभिर्जगत्- सनाथमाद्यो विदधत्कृपानिधिः । विधत्सुरस्याघनिवर्हणं यश- स्तनोतु नोऽजस्रमसौ सुमङ्गलम् ॥ १८ ॥
The primordial treasury of compassion makes this world—afflicted by opponents of dharma—possessed of a protector. May his fame, intent on removing its sin, continually extend excellent welfare to us.
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जगत्प्रतीपानभितो निरस्य य- श्चकार धर्माभिरतं सतां प्रभुः । अशेषसत्पूजितपादपङ्कजः सुमङ्गलं नो वितनोतु सर्वदा ॥ १९ ॥
May the lord who drove away the world's opponents on every side and made people devoted to the dharma of the good—whose lotus feet are worshipped by all the virtuous—always extend excellent welfare to us.
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रामानन्दमहं वन्दे योगिध्येयाङ्घ्रिपङ्कजम् । उदारयशसं देवं शान्तमूर्तिं शुभप्रदम् ॥ १ ॥
I bow to divine Rāmānanda, whose lotus feet yogins contemplate, whose fame is noble, whose form is peaceful, and who bestows welfare.
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अष्टोत्तरशतं वक्ष्ये नाम्नां यस्य महात्मनः । यैरिज्यमानो भगवान् कामानाशु प्रदास्यति ॥ २ ॥
I shall proclaim the 108 names of that great soul; worshipped through them, the blessed one will swiftly grant desires.
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पठतां पठितैर्ध्यातैर्ध्यायतां शृण्वतां श्रुतैः । शुभप्रदैः सतां ग्राह्यैर्महापापप्रणाशनैः ॥ ३ ॥
Recited, they bless those who recite; contemplated, those who contemplate; and heard, those who hear. Bestowing welfare, acceptable to the good, they destroy great sins.
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रामानन्दो रामरूपी राममन्त्रार्थवित्कविः । राममन्त्रप्रदो रम्यो राममन्त्ररतः प्रभुः ॥ ४ ॥
Rāmānanda; Rāma-formed; knower of the Rāma-mantra's meaning; seer; giver of the Rāma-mantra; lovely; devoted to the Rāma-mantra; lord.
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योगिवर्यो योगगम्यो योगज्ञो योगसाधनः । योगिसेव्यो योगनिष्ठो योगात्मा योगरूपधृक् ॥ ५ ॥
Foremost yogin; reached through yoga; knower of yoga; accomplisher of yoga; served by yogins; established in yoga; self of yoga; bearer of the form of yoga.
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सुशान्तः शास्त्रकृत् शास्ता शत्रुजिच्छान्तिरूपधृक् । समयज्ञः शमी शुद्धः शुद्धधीः शुद्धवेषधृक् ॥ ६ ॥
Perfectly peaceful; maker of śāstra; teacher; conqueror of enemies; bearer of peaceful form; knower of convention; self-controlled; pure; pure-minded; bearer of pure attire.
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महान् महामतिर्मान्यो वदान्यो भीमदर्शनः । भयहृद् भयकृद् भर्ता भव्यो भवभयापहः ॥ ७ ॥
Great; greatly wise; venerable; generous; formidable to behold; remover of fear; producer of fear; sustainer; auspicious; remover of the fear of becoming.
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भगवान् भूतिदो भोक्ता भूतेज्यो भूतभृद् विभुः । ज्ञातज्ञेयोऽतिगम्भीरो गुरुज्ञानप्रदो वशी ॥ ८ ॥
Blessed Lord; giver of prosperity; enjoyer; worshipped by beings; sustainer of beings; all-pervading; knower of what is knowable; exceedingly profound; guru; giver of knowledge; self-mastered.
Chapter 135 · verse 9 · checked
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अमोघोऽमोघदृग्दान्तोऽमोघभक्तिरमोघवाक् । सत्यः सत्यव्रतः सभ्यः सत्प्रियः सत्परायणः ॥ ९ ॥
Unfailing; of unfailing vision; restrained; of unfailing devotion; of unfailing speech; true; of truthful vows; courteous; lover of the good; wholly devoted to the good.
Chapter 135 · verse 10 · checked
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सुसिद्धः सिद्धिदः साधुः सिद्धिभृत् सिद्धिसाधनः । सिद्धसेव्यः शुभकरः सामवित् सामगो मुनिः ॥ १० ॥
Perfectly accomplished; giver of accomplishment; holy; bearer of accomplishment; means of accomplishment; served by the accomplished; beneficent; knower of Sāman; singer of Sāman; sage.
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पूतात्मा पुण्यकृत् पुण्यः पूर्णः पूर्तिकरोऽघहा । अर्च्योऽर्चकः कृती सौम्यः कृतज्ञः क्रतुकृत् क्रतुः ॥ ११ ॥
Purified self; maker of merit; meritorious; complete; completer; destroyer of sin; worshipful; worshipper; accomplished; gentle; grateful; performer of sacrifice; sacrifice itself.
Chapter 135 · verse 12 · checked
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अजय्यः शीलवान् जेता विनेता नीतिमान् स्वभूः । वाग्मी श्रुतिधरः श्रीमान् श्रीदः श्रीनिधिरात्मदः ॥ १२ ॥
Unconquerable; virtuous; conqueror; guide; principled; self-born; eloquent; bearer of revelation; illustrious; giver of prosperity; treasury of prosperity; giver of the self.
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सर्वज्ञः सर्वगः साक्षी समः समदृशिः सदृक् । शुभज्ञः शुभदः शोभी शुभाचारः सुदर्शनः ॥ १३ ॥
All-knowing; all-pervading; witness; impartial; equal in vision; truly seeing; knower of the good; giver of good; resplendent; of auspicious conduct; beautiful to behold.
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जगदीशो जगत्पूज्यो यशस्वी द्युतिमान् ध्रुवः । इतीदं कीर्तितं यस्य नाम्नामष्टोत्तरं शतम् ॥ १४ ॥
Lord of the world; worshipped by the world; renowned; radiant; steadfast. Thus have his 108 names been proclaimed.
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अधीयीताथ शृणुयाद्यश्चापि परिकीर्तयेत् । अवाप्नुयाच्छ्रियं लोके विपुलं श्रद्धया युतः ॥ १५ ॥
Whoever studies, hears, or fully recites them with faith will obtain abundant prosperity in the world.
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अर्चेत् स्तवेन यो नित्यमुपचारैः सुसम्भृतैः । अनेन विधिवत्तस्य प्रसीदेत् स गुणाकरः ॥ १६ ॥
For one who worships daily with this hymn and well-prepared offerings, that treasury of virtues will duly become gracious.
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तस्मिन् देवे प्रसन्ने तु न किञ्चित्तस्य दुर्लभम् । इह लोके परत्रापि जगदीशे जगद्गुरौ ॥ १७ ॥
When that divine lord of the world and world-teacher is gracious, nothing is difficult for that worshipper to obtain, either in this world or beyond.
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श्रद्धया माघमासेऽर्चेत् सप्तम्यां तु विशेषतः । संवत्सरार्चनाज्जातमाप्नुयात् फलमुत्तमम् ॥ १८ ॥
One should worship with faith in the month of Māgha, especially on the seventh lunar day; one will obtain the excellent fruit produced by a full year's worship.
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श्रद्धालवे सुशीलाय गुरुभक्तियुताय च । प्रदिशेद् ब्रह्मनिष्ठाय वेदव्रतरताय च ॥ १९ ॥
One should impart it to a faithful person of good conduct, endowed with devotion to the guru, established in brahman, and devoted to Vedic vows.
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गोपनीयमिदं सद्भिः सदा सर्वप्रयत्नतः । न देयं नास्तिकायाथ निन्दकाय गुरुद्रुहे ॥ २० ॥
The good should always guard this with every effort. It should not be given to an unbeliever, a reviler, or one hostile to the guru.
Chapter 135 · verse 21 · checked
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सुपूजितेष्टप्रदपादपङ्कजः समर्चकानां विदधातु मङ्गलम् । सतामजस्रं जगदीश्वरो हरि- र्यथाश्रितोऽसौ कलिकल्पपादपः ॥ २१ ॥
May that Lord of the world, Hari—the wish-granting tree in the Kali age, duly resorted to by the good, whose well-worshipped lotus feet bestow what is desired—continually bring welfare to his worshippers.
Chapter 135 · verse 22 · checked
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विराजतेऽयं तपसां प्रसूति- र्गुणाकरः सच्चरितो द्विजार्यभूः । ससज्जनाग्र्याभिश्रुतो वशंवदो बृहद्व्रतश्चारुनृपावलीडितः ॥ २२ ॥
He shines as a source of austerities, a treasury of virtues, of good conduct and born from an eminent twice-born man; renowned among the foremost good people, persuasive in speech, of great vows, and praised by a lovely succession of kings.