The Narration by Sandhyavali

1. On hearing the words of Sandhyavali, MohinI the daughter of Brahma who was Mohakarantfika (a box of delusion?) said thus, as she was interested in her own mission.

2-3. “О splendid lady, if thus you know the ways of Dharma and Adharma, and if for the sake of your husband you will readily give up your wealth and life, I beg of you then, О splendid lady, a wealth that is superior to life. Give me the head of your son which is liked by you more than the heart.

4-8a. If your husband, the king does not take food on the day of Hari (Ekadashi), may he take the sword in his hand and cut off the beautiful head of Dharmangada, which is splendid, which is comparable to the disc of the moon, which is decorated with two ear-rings and in which the moustache has not yet grown. О lady of beautiful eyes, may he cut it off and let it fall on to my lap. If he does not take food, О gentle lady, at least do this on the day of lord Vishnu, that is destructive of heaps of sins.”

On hearing these words of MohinI couched in bitter words, (Sandhyavall) the gentle lady shivered for a short while like the plantain tree blasted by chillness.

8b-14. Thereafter, Sandhyavall, the fair-complexioned lady mustered courage and composure and spoke these words to MohinI, smilingly and preserving gentle expression on the face, — uO lady of beautiful eyebrows, these verses are heard mentioned in the Puranas. They are connected with Ekadashi. They are the bestowers of heavenly bliss and salvation. (They are as follows:) “One should abandon wealth, one should eschew one’s wife, life and house. One should abandon one’s land, king, heaven, friends, and preceptor. One may leave off the holy centre, Dharma and whatever one is most fond of. One shall eschew Yoga, charitable gifts, perfect knowledge and holy rites. One should leave off austerities, Vidya (learning), Siddhi (achievement of supernatural powers) and even salvation, О splendid lady. But one shall not leave off the holy Ekadashi rite in both fortnights. Sons, brothers, friends and beloved ones, all are but persons with whom we come in contact only here (in this world). But Ekadashi is remembered, О gentle lady, as the means of achievement of pleasures both here and hereafter (in this world and the other world). Thanks to the power of Ekadashi, everything will become beneficent.

15. О blessed lady, I shall make him give you the head of Dharmaflgada for your satisfaction. О splendid lady, believe in my statement and be happy.

16. In this matter, О gentle lady, this traditional mythological story is heard. I shall tell you, О gentle lady, listen with attention.

17. Formerly, there was a Daitya devoted to virtuous activities. (His name was) Virocana.1 His wife, a lady of large eyes, was interested in the worship of Brahmanas.

18. О lady of beautiful eye-brows, every day in the morning, she used to worship a sage in accordance with the injunctions. With great devotion and a delighted mind, she used to drink the water with which his feet had been washed.

19-21. (Defective) The Devas became apprehensive of the son of Prahlada (i.e. Virocana) in the same manner as they were, while Hiranyakasipu of fierce valour was ruling over the kingdom. Even when he was dead, they moved about on the Earth with great anxiety when the son of Prahlada (i.e. Virocana) was himself delighted. Once those Devas the chief of whom was Indra, consulted Brhaspati, the preceptor of the Devas and said: “We arc oppressed by the enemies. What is it that should be done by us?” On hearing those words of the Devas, the preceptor Brhaspati said:

22-23. “Vishnu must be respectfully informed by the Devas (gods) who have become miserable.” On hearing the utterance of their preceptor, the Devas of unmeasured splendour went to Vaikuntha for securing the death of Virocana. After going there, they eulogised Vishnu, the most excellent of all Devas, by reciting hymns.

24. Obeisance to the overlord of the Devas, to Vishnu of unmeasured splendour. Repeated salutes to the destroyer of obstacles of devotees, to Vaikuntha (Vishnu).

1. Virocana was Bali’s father. As such he preceded Vishnu’s incarnation as Vamana. Strictly speaking, reference to Vishnu calling him by his future incarnation as Parasurama, Kr?na, Buddha etc. is anachronic. But the Purina-writers have not developed that sense. To the author of the NP., Vishnu is Para-Brahman. Hence addressing him as Shiva, the universe, Kala etc., is natural (vide VV. 30-40 below).

25. Obeisance to Hari, the miraculous lion. HAil to the noble-souled Vamana. Bow to the deity of the form of a Boar. Obeisance to the Divine Fire, the resident of the ocean (at the time) of dissolution of the universe.

26. Obeisance to the Tortoise, the upholder of the Man- dara mountain. Hail to Bhargva; obeisance to the deity lying in the ocean; Bow to Rama the lord of all; obeisance to the lord of the universe, the cosmic witness.

27. Obeisance to Dattatreya, the pure one; obeisance to Kapila, the remover of distress; Bow to the sacrifice the upholder of Dharma; obeisance to the deity of the form of Sanaka and others.

28. Hail to the deity who granted boons to Dhruva; to Prthu of plenty of activities; to Rsabhathe pure one; obeisance to the Atman bearing horse’s head.

29. Bow to Hamsa (the swan), the embodiment of Agama, to the deity holding the vessel of nectar; obeisance to Krishna, to Vasudeva, to the deity who assumes the form of Samkarsana.

30. Obeisance to Pradyumna, to Aniruddha, to Brahma, Sankara, to Kumara, to GaneSa, to Nandin, to Bhrngin.

31. Obeisance to the deity staying on the mountain Gandhamadana, obeisance to Nara and Narayana. Bow to the lord of the universe; obeisance to Ramcsvara.

32. Hail to the resident of Dvaraka; obeisance to the resident of Tulasi grove. Obeisance to the deity having the lotus in umbilicus. Bow to you the lotus-footed.

33. Obeisance to the Lotus-handed deity; obeisance to you, the Lotus-eyed one. Hail to the protector of Kamala

34. Bow to the deity having the form of the Sun; obeisance to the deity assuming the form of the moon; obeisance to the deity having the form of the guardians of the worlds (quarters). Hail to the deity assuming the form of Prajapati.

35. Obeisance to the deity of the form of the groups of elements (or mass of living beings); obeisance to the splendour in the form of the Jiva (individual soul); obeisance to the Victory, to the victorious, to the leader, to the deity in the form of observances and holy rites.

36. Obeisance to the deity devoid of attributes, to the deity without desires, to the deity the knower of ethics, to the Atman devoid of motion, to Buddha, to the deity of the form of Kalki, to KsetrajAa; obeisance to the imperishable.

37. Obeisance to Govinda; to the lord of the universe, to the infinite one, to the primordial one; obeisance to the deity having the bow Sarnga; to the deity wielding the conch and the iron club. Bow to the deity holding the discus.

38. Hail to the deity having the sword; obeisance to the Trident-bearing deity: obeisance to the deity striking with all weapons and missiles; Bow to the deity worthy of being a refuge; obeisance to the transcendental deity. Bow to the great Atman.

39. Obeisance to Hfsikesa; to the deity identical with the universe; obeisance to you of the form of the universe. Hail to the deity having the Time as his umbilicus; salute to Kala (God of Death, Time). Bow to the deity having the moon and the sunfor his eyes; obeisance to the perfect one; obeisance to the deity worthy of being served. Hail to the deity who is greater than the greatest.

40. Obeisance to the maker of the universe, to the upholder of the universe, and to the annihilator of the universe; obeisance to one who fascinates, to one who agitates, to one who assumes the form as he desires; obeisance to the unborn, to the poet (the wise one).

41. О lord, on being oppressed by the Daityas, we have sought refuge in you. Hence, О supporter of everything, do that whereby we may be happy.

42b.-45a. On hearing their hymn of praise, Vaikuntha (god Vishnu) was delighted in his mind. He granted personal vision to those Devas who were distressed and harassed by the Daityas. On seeing Vaikuntha (God Vishnu), the lord of the chiefs of the Devas very affectionate at heart, they respectfully prayed to him for the destruction of Virocana. On hearing the main task of those Devas the chief of wfem was Indra, the lord who is the foremost among those who know their duties, consoled the Devas with Love and let them off fully delighted and joyous.

45.B-48. When the groups of the Devas had gone, the lord who is the foremost among the knowers of all expedients, assumed the form of an old Brahmana and went to the abode of Virocana. He, the achiever of the missions, reached the place at the time of the worship of the Brahmanas. On seeing him, VisalaksI (a lady of large eyes) became delighted in her mind. After greeting and honouring the extra-ordinary Brahmana with devotion, she gave him the seat. Without accepting the seat given by her, he told her: — “O splendid and gentle lady, I am not accepting the great seat offered by you.

49-50.A Listen. The mission for which I have come here is incomparable. О woman of honour, he who understands the task kept in my mind must agree to its fulfilment. Then, О fairfaced lady, I will accept his wor hip.”

50.B-51.A On hearing the words of the old Brahmana the lady (though) an expert in understanding the deep significance of expressions, was deluded by the Maya of Vishnu, as she was a woman. She spoke with great delight.

51-55. A “O Brahmana, I shall give you whatever may be in your mind. Take it from me. Here is the seat. Here is the water for washing the feet. Give unto me the desired object (viz. the water where-with you wash the feet)”. On being requested thus, the Brahmana said, “I do not believe in the words of a woman. If your husband says it I can believe.”

On hearing the words spoken by the Brahmana, the mistress of the abode of Virocana invited her husband there itself, in the presence of the Brahmana.

At the instance of the messenger, the delighted son of Prahlada came to the harem where his wife VisalaksI was present.

55.B-57.A On seeing her husband arrived, the lady engaged in holy rites got up, bowed to the leading Brahmana and offered the seat. When he did not accept the seat offered respectfully, she informed her husband, the king of the Daityas.

57B-61.A. On coming to know of the incident, Virocana, the king of Daityas, was swayed by his love for his" wife. With mind deluded, he accepted the (proposal of the Brahmana). After understanding the mental idea when the Daitya accepted the suggestion, the Brahmana became delighted and said,

“ Offierme your age and longevity”. Then the couple became deluded due to the grief caused by themselves. After medita- ing for a short while and joining the hands together, they spoke to the Brahmana, “O Brahmana, accept our life. Give us the water from your feet. We shall make your utterance true, Be delighted”.

61.63 A. Janardana who was delighted by their devotion, gave her the water from his feet. VisalaksI became joyous by washing the feet of the Brahmana. Along with her husband, she sprinkled water with which his feet were washed, over her head.

63.B. 65. О lady of beautiful eyebrows, the couple thereupon suddenly assumed divine forms, climbed into the excellent aerial chariot and went to the region of Vishnu.1 Thereafter, the lord became delighted by uprooting the cause of grief to the Devas. He went to his abode in Vaikuntha. He was eulogised by all the groups of Devas. Thus, О gentle ledy, what has been promised to you must be given to you by me.

66. О gentle lady, I will not make my husband Rukmangada move away from truth. It is truth alone that has been glorified as the bestower of salvation on men.

67-68. They know that the man who has fallen off from truth is baser than a Candala”. After speaking thus to Mohini, the daughter of the lotus-born deity (Brahma), Sandhyavall as refulgent as gold, and having beautiful eyebrows touched the feet of her husband with both of her hands, the feet that were copper-coloured with red toes.

1. The account of the death of Virocana given here — the self-sacrifice of Virocana and queen Vialakshi — is not complimentary to Vi?riu. In the Mbh. Santi. 98. 49-50, he was killed by Indra in the battle with demon Taraka. This second version of Virocana’s death is supported by Mt. P., Pd. P. and BrahmaQda P-

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