03.125
Lomaśa said.
Śatakratu (Indra), the god, having seen him with a terrible face, filled with pride, approaching to devour with a gaping mouth like the Destroyer (Yama), (was struck with fear). (03-125-1)
With arms paralyzed from fear and repeatedly licking his lips, the king of the gods, afflicted by fear, then said to Cyavana. (03-125-2)
O Bhārgava, from today onwards, these two Ashvins are worthy of receiving soma; truly, O Brahman, I say this word to you for the future. (03-125-3)
Your effort will not be in vain; this is another decree. I know, O Brāhmaṇa sage, you will not act falsely. (03-125-4)
O Bhārgava, these two Aśvins, worthy of soma, have been made such by you today; but may your heroic power manifest even more again. (03-125-5)
“May the fame of Sukanya and her father be spread in this world; for this reason, I have effected this manifestation of your power. Therefore, grant me favor; let this be as you wish.” (03-125-6)
When Śakra thus spoke to the great-souled Cyavana, his anger quickly departed, and he released Puraṃdara (Indra). (03-125-7)
O king, the strong one divided the formerly created delight again and again among drinking, women, dice, and hunting. (03-125-8)
Thus, having set aside the soma and satisfied Indra with the soma, and having caused that king to offer sacrifice to the gods together with the two Aśvins.
After displaying his power in all worlds, the best among the wise enjoyed himself in the forest with Sukanya, who was devoted to him. (03-125-10)
O king, this lake of his, filled with the sounds of Brāhmaṇas, shines. Here, together with your brothers born of the same mother, satisfy your ancestors and the gods. (03-125-11)
Having seen this place and Sikatākṣa, O king, and arriving at the Saindhava forest, behold the water channels. At every lake, O great king, also touch the water. (03-125-12)
The Ārcīka mountain is indeed the abode truly of the wise; it is ever fruitful, ever-flowing, and the best place of the Maruts. These sanctuaries, O Yudhishthira, are found here in great hundreds for the gods. (03-125-13)
The sages worship this sacred place of the Moon. The Vaikhanasa sages and the Valakhilya sages do so likewise. (03-125-14)
After circumambulating all the three peaks and the three holy springs as you wish, bathe (touch the water). (03-125-15)
Here, O son of Kunti, Śantanu and Śunaka, O lord of men, and both Nara and Nārāyaṇa have all attained the eternal place. (03-125-16)
Here, the ever-reposing gods and ancestors together with great sages performed austerities on the Ārcīka mountain; worship them, O Yudhiṣṭhira. (03-125-17)
Here, O lord of men, your sages indeed consumed the oblations, and here the Yamunā flows with its inexhaustible current, and Kṛṣṇa also engaged in austerities here. (03-125-18)
The twin brothers, Bhīmasena, Kṛṣṇā (Draupadī), and all of us, O destroyer of enemies, shall go here, all emaciated with great austerity. (03-125-19)
O king of men, this spring is sacred to Indra, where Dhata, Vidhata, and Varuna have come up. (03-125-20)
Here, O king, dwelt those supremely righteous ones, enduring in nature. This excellent and auspicious mountain belonged to those friendly and straightforward in intellect. (03-125-21)
This is that Yamunā, O king, served by groups of royal sages, sanctified by various sacrifices, O king, sacred and remover of the fear of sin. (03-125-22)
Here, King Māndhātā, mighty-armed, performed sacrifice himself; and Sahadeva, the son of Kunti, and Somaka were the best among those who gave gifts. (3-125-23)
