13.110
उपवासफलम्
The fruit of fasting.
युधिष्ठिर उवाच॥
Yudhiṣṭhira said.
पितामहेन विधिवद्यज्ञाः प्रोक्ता महात्मना। गुणाश्चैषां यथातत्त्वं प्रेत्य चेह च सर्वशः ॥१३-११०-१॥
The grandfather (Brahmā), the great-souled one, has declared the sacrifices according to the proper rule. The qualities of all these have been described in their true nature, both after death and here, in every respect. (13-110-1)
न ते शक्या दरिद्रेण यज्ञाः प्राप्तुं पितामह। बहूपकरणा यज्ञा नानासम्भारविस्तराः ॥१३-११०-२॥
O grandfather, sacrifices cannot be accomplished by a poor person. Sacrifices require many implements and a wide array of various materials. (13-110-2)
पार्थिवै राजपुत्रैर्वा शक्याः प्राप्तुं पितामह। नार्थन्यूनैरवगुणैरेकात्मभिरसंहतैः ॥१३-११०-३॥
O grandsire, this can be attained by kings or princes—not by those lacking in wealth, having defects, being united in spirit, or not assembled. (13-110-3)
यो दरिद्रैरपि विधिः शक्यः प्राप्तुं सदा भवेत्। तुल्यो यज्ञफलैरेतैस्तन्मे ब्रूहि पितामह ॥१३-११०-४॥
O Grandsire, tell me that method which even the poor may always be able to accomplish, and which is equal to these fruits of sacrifice. (13-110-4)
भीष्म उवाच॥
Bhīṣma said.
इदमङ्गिरसा प्रोक्तमुपवासफलात्मकम्। विधिं यज्ञफलैस्तुल्यं तन्निबोध युधिष्ठिर ॥१३-११०-५॥
O Yudhiṣṭhira, understand this procedure regarding the fruit of fasting, spoken by Aṅgiras, which is equal to the fruit of sacrifices. (13-110-5)
यस्तु कल्यं तथा सायं भुञ्जानो नान्तरा पिबेत्। अहिंसानिरतो नित्यं जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-६॥
But he who eats in the morning and also in the evening, not drinking in between, always devoted to non-violence, making offerings to Jātavedas (the Fire), (13-110-6)
षड्भिरेव तु वर्षैः स सिध्यते नात्र संशयः। तप्तकाञ्चनवर्णं च विमानं लभते नरः ॥१३-११०-७॥
There is no doubt that he is accomplished in just six years; the man obtains a celestial vehicle of the color of molten gold. (13-110-7)
देवस्त्रीणामधीवासे नृत्यगीतनिनादिते। प्राजापत्ये वसेत्पद्मं वर्षाणामग्निसंनिभे ॥१३-११०-८॥
Padma should reside in the celestial abode of divine women, which is resounding with dance and song, and in the mansion of Prajāpati, shining among the years like fire. (13-110-8)
त्रीणि वर्षाणि यः प्राशेत्सततं त्वेकभोजनम्। धर्मपत्नीरतो नित्यमग्निष्टोमफलं लभेत् ॥१३-११०-९॥
Whoever, for three years, continually eats only one meal a day and is always devoted to his lawful wife, attains the merit of an Agniṣṭoma sacrifice. (13-110-9)
द्वितीये दिवसे यस्तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥ यज्ञं बहुसुवर्णं वा वासवप्रियमाहरेत् ॥१३-११०-१०॥
But he who should eat only one meal on the second day, is regarded as having made oblations to the fire for twelve months and as having performed a sacrifice with much gold or with gifts pleasing to Indra. (13-110-10)
सत्यवाग्दानशीलश्च ब्रह्मण्यश्चानसूयकः। क्षान्तो दान्तो जितक्रोधः स गच्छति परां गतिम् ॥१३-११०-११॥
He who speaks the truth, whose nature is giving, who is devoted to brahman, free from envy, forbearing, self-controlled, and who has conquered anger—he attains the supreme goal. (13-110-11)
पाण्डुराभ्रप्रतीकाशे विमाने हंसलक्षणे। द्वे समाप्ते ततः पद्मे सोऽप्सरोभिर्वसेत्सह ॥१३-११०-१२॥
He would dwell together with the apsarases on the lotus, in the aerial car resembling a white cloud and marked with a swan, after completing the two (stages). (13-110-12)
तृतीये दिवसे यस्तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-१३॥
Who, on the third day, should eat only one meal, such a person is as if offering oblations to Jātavedas (Agni) continually for twelve months. (13-110-13)
अतिरात्रस्य यज्ञस्य फलं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम्। मयूरहंससंयुक्तं विमानं लभते नरः ॥१३-११०-१४॥
A man attains the unsurpassed result of the atirātra sacrifice. He obtains a chariot adorned with peacocks and swans. (13-110-14)
सप्तर्षीणां सदा लोके सोऽप्सरोभिर्वसेत्सह। निवर्तनं च तत्रास्य त्रीणि पद्मानि वै विदुः ॥१३-११०-१५॥
He should always dwell in the world of the Seven Sages together with the Apsarases; and as for his return there, they indeed know it to be three lotuses. (13-110-15)
दिवसे यश्चतुर्थे तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-१६॥
Who eats only one meal on every fourth day during the day, always for twelve months, making offerings to Jātavedas (Agni, the fire-god), (he...) (13-110-16)
वाजपेयस्य यज्ञस्य फलं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम्। इन्द्रकन्याभिरूढं च विमानं लभते नरः ॥१३-११०-१७॥
The man attains the greatest reward of the Vājapeya sacrifice, and also obtains a celestial chariot ridden by Indra's maidens. (13-110-17)
सागरस्य च पर्यन्ते वासवं लोकमावसेत्। देवराजस्य च क्रीडां नित्यकालमवेक्षते ॥१३-११०-१८॥
At the boundary of the ocean, he dwells in Indra's realm and always beholds the sport of the king of the gods. (13-110-18)
दिवसे पञ्चमे यस्तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादशमासांस्तु जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-१९॥
He who, on the fifth day, eats only one meal and continually offers (oblations) to Jātavedas (Agni) for twelve months, (is commended). (13-110-19)
अलुब्धः सत्यवादी च ब्रह्मण्यश्चाविहिंसकः। अनसूयुरपापस्थो द्वादशाहफलं लभेत् ॥१३-११०-२०॥
One who is not greedy, speaks the truth, is devoted to brahman, non-violent, not envious, and free from sin obtains the fruit of a twelve-day sacrifice. (13-110-20)
जाम्बूनदमयं दिव्यं विमानं हंसलक्षणम्। सूर्यमालासमाभासमारोहेत्पाण्डुरं गृहम् ॥१३-११०-२१॥
He may ascend the divine aerial car made of Jāmbūnad gold, marked with swans, shining like a garland of the sun—the white house. (13-110-21)
आवर्तनानि चत्वारि तथा पद्मानि द्वादश। शराग्निपरिमाणं च तत्रासौ वसते सुखम् ॥१३-११०-२२॥
There are four movements, and twelve lotuses as well; with the measure of a reed-fire, he resides there happily. (13-110-22)
दिवसे यस्तु षष्ठे वै मुनिः प्राशेत भोजनम्। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-२३॥
If a sage eats food only on the sixth day, always for twelve months he is regarded as one who offers to Jātavedas (Agni). (13-110-23)
सदा त्रिषवणस्नायी ब्रह्मचार्यनसूयकः। गवामयस्य यज्ञस्य फलं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-२४॥
He who always bathes at the three sandhyās, maintains celibacy, and is free from envy, attains the highest fruit of the sacrifice involving cow-dung. (13-110-24)
अग्निज्वालासमाभासं हंसबर्हिणसेवितम्। शातकुम्भमयं युक्तं साधयेद्यानमुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-२५॥
One should arrange an excellent vehicle, made of refined gold, shining like a flame of fire, and attended by swans and peacocks. (13-110-25)
तथैवाप्सरसामङ्के प्रसुप्तः प्रतिबुध्यते। नूपुराणां निनादेन मेखलानां च निस्वनैः ॥१३-११०-२६॥
Just so, he, having fallen asleep on the lap of the apsarases, awakens to the sound of their anklets and the tinkling of their girdles. (13-110-26)
कोटीसहस्रं वर्षाणां त्रीणि कोटिशतानि च। पद्मान्यष्टादश तथा पताके द्वे तथैव च ॥१३-११०-२७॥
Ten million thousand years, three hundred crores, eighteen padmas, and similarly two flags as well. (13-110-27)
अयुतानि च पञ्चाशदृक्षचर्मशतस्य च। लोम्नां प्रमाणेन समं ब्रह्मलोके महीयते ॥१३-११०-२८॥
Tens of thousands and fifty, and the value of a hundred bear hides, measured by the number of hairs, are all honored equally in the world of Brahma. (13-110-28)
दिवसे सप्तमे यस्तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-२९॥
Whoever eats only one meal on the seventh day, doing so always for twelve months, is as if continually making offerings to Jātavedas (the fire god). (13-110-29)
सरस्वतीं गोपयानो ब्रह्मचर्यं समाचरन्। सुमनोवर्णकं चैव मधुमांसं च वर्जयेत् ॥१३-११०-३०॥
While protecting Sarasvatī and practising celibacy, one should certainly abstain from substances with the color of a good flower, as well as honey and meat. (13-110-30)
पुरुषो मरुतां लोकमिन्द्रलोकं च गच्छति। तत्र तत्र च सिद्धार्थो देवकन्याभिरुह्यते ॥१३-११०-३१॥
The man goes to the world of the Maruts and to Indra's world. There, in various places, the accomplished one is carried by divine maidens. (13-110-31)
फलं बहुसुवर्णस्य यज्ञस्य लभते नरः। सङ्ख्यामतिगुणां चापि तेषु लोकेषु मोदते ॥१३-११०-३२॥
A man attains the result of a sacrifice performed with abundant gold, and also rejoices in those worlds with merits surpassing number. (13-110-32)
यस्तु संवत्सरं क्षान्तो भुङ्क्तेऽहन्यष्टमे नरः। देवकार्यपरो नित्यं जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-३३॥
But the man who has endured for a year, who eats on the eighth day, who is always engaged in divine duties, offering to Jātavedas (Agni), (he is praised). (13-110-33)
पौण्डरीकस्य यज्ञस्य फलं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम्। पद्मवर्णनिभं चैव विमानमधिरोहति ॥१३-११०-३४॥
He attains the highest result of the sacrifice of Pauṇḍarīka, and furthermore, ascends a celestial chariot shining like a lotus. (13-110-34)
कृष्णाः कनकगौर्यश्च नार्यः श्यामास्तथापराः। वयोरूपविलासिन्यो लभते नात्र संशयः ॥१३-११०-३५॥
Dark-complexioned, golden-fair, and dusky women, as well as others—women delighting in youth and beauty—certainly obtain (enjoyment); there is no doubt about this here. (13-110-35)
यस्तु संवत्सरं भुङ्क्ते नवमे नवमेऽहनि। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-३६॥
But he who, offering oblations to Jātavedas (Agni) always on each ninth day, enjoys the twelve months of the year—(13-110-36)
अश्वमेधस्य यज्ञस्य फलं प्राप्नोति मानवः। पुण्डरीकप्रकाशं च विमानं लभते नरः ॥१३-११०-३७॥
A man attains the results of the horse sacrifice and also obtains a celestial chariot with the radiance of a white lotus. (13-110-37)
दीप्तसूर्याग्नितेजोभिर्दिव्यमालाभिरेव च। नीयते रुद्रकन्याभिः सोऽन्तरिक्षं सनातनम् ॥१३-११०-३८॥
He is escorted by the daughters of Rudra, with the blazing brightness of the Sun and Fire and adorned with celestial garlands, to the eternal sky. (13-110-38)
अष्टादशसहस्राणि वर्षाणां कल्पमेव च। कोटीशतसहस्रं च तेषु लोकेषु मोदते ॥१३-११०-३९॥
He enjoys eighteen thousand years, an entire kalpa, and (for) a hundred thousand crores (years) in those worlds. (13-110-39)
यस्तु संवत्सरं भुङ्क्ते दशाहे वै गते गते। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-४०॥
But he who, during each receding ten-day period throughout the year, always offers oblations to Jātavedas (Agni) during the twelve months, (he enjoys the fruits). (13-110-40)
ब्रह्मकन्यानिवेशे च सर्वभूतमनोहरे। अश्वमेधसहस्रस्य फलं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-४१॥
Whoever establishes (a residence for) the daughter of Brahma, which delights all beings, attains the unsurpassed fruit, equal to that of a thousand horse sacrifices. (13-110-41)
रूपवत्यश्च तं कन्या रमयन्ति सदा नरम्। नीलोत्पलनिभैर्वर्णै रक्तोत्पलनिभैस्तथा ॥१३-११०-४२॥
The beautiful maidens always delight that man with colors resembling blue lotus and also with those resembling red lotus. (13-110-42)
विमानं मण्डलावर्तमावर्तगहनावृतम्। सागरोर्मिप्रतीकाशं साधयेद्यानमुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-४३॥
One should construct an excellent aerial vehicle with circular motion, surrounded by dense whirlpools, and resembling the waves of the ocean. (13-110-43)
विचित्रमणिमालाभिर्नादितं शङ्खपुष्करैः। स्फाटिकैर्वज्रसारैश्च स्तम्भैः सुकृतवेदिकम् ॥ आरोहति महद्यानं हंससारसवाहनम् ॥१३-११०-४४॥
A magnificent vehicle, adorned with various gem garlands, resounding with the sound of conches and lotuses, set with crystals and pillars hard as diamond, and having a beautifully crafted platform, ascends—drawn by swans and cranes. (13-110-44)
एकादशे तु दिवसे यः प्राप्ते प्राशते हविः। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-४५॥
But whoever eats the oblation when the eleventh day arrives is, in effect, offering to Jātavedas (Agni) for twelve months continuously. (13-110-45)
परस्त्रियो नाभिलषेद्वाचाथ मनसापि वा। अनृतं च न भाषेत मातापित्रोः कृतेऽपि वा ॥१३-११०-४६॥
One should not desire other women, not even in speech or in mind; nor should one speak falsehood, even for the sake of mother or father. (13-110-46)
अभिगच्छेन्महादेवं विमानस्थं महाबलम्। स्वयम्भुवं च पश्येत विमानं समुपस्थितम् ॥१३-११०-४७॥
He should approach Mahādeva, of great strength, situated in the aerial chariot; and he should see the self-born (Brahmā) along with the aerial chariot now present. (13-110-47)
कुमार्यः काञ्चनाभासा रूपवत्यो नयन्ति तम्। रुद्राणां तमधीवासं दिवि दिव्यं मनोहरम् ॥१३-११०-४८॥
Maidens, golden in appearance and beautiful in form, lead him to that delightful divine abode of the Rudras in heaven. (13-110-48)
वर्षाण्यपरिमेयानि युगान्तमपि चावसेत्। कोटीशतसहस्रं च दश कोटिशतानि च ॥१३-११०-४९॥
He would remain for immeasurable years, even until the end of an age—ten thousand crores, and hundreds of crores and thousands. (13-110-49)
रुद्रं नित्यं प्रणमते देवदानवसंमतम्। स तस्मै दर्शनं प्राप्तो दिवसे दिवसे भवेत् ॥१३-११०-५०॥
Whoever always bows to Rudra, respected by gods and demons, may daily obtain a vision of him. (13-110-50)
दिवसे द्वादशे यस्तु प्राप्ते वै प्राशते हविः। सदा द्वादशमासान्वै सर्वमेधफलं लभेत् ॥१३-११०-५१॥
Whoever eats the consecrated food on the twelfth day, always attains, for twelve months, the fruit of the Sarvamedha sacrifice. (13-110-51)
आदित्यैर्द्वादशैस्तस्य विमानं संविधीयते। मणिमुक्ताप्रवालैश्च महार्हैरुपशोभितम् ॥१३-११०-५२॥
His palace is constructed by the twelve Ādityas and is adorned with precious gems, pearls, and corals. (13-110-52)
हंसमालापरिक्षिप्तं नागवीथीसमाकुलम्। मयूरैश्चक्रवाकैश्च कूजद्भिरुपशोभितम् ॥१३-११०-५३॥
Surrounded by swan rows, crowded with rows of cobras, and adorned by the cooing of peacocks and cakravāka birds. (13-110-53)
अट्टैर्महद्भिः संयुक्तं ब्रह्मलोके प्रतिष्ठितम्। नित्यमावसते राजन्नरनारीसमावृतम् ॥ ऋषिरेवं महाभागस्त्वङ्गिराः प्राह धर्मवित् ॥१३-११०-५४॥
O king, there, joined with great mansions and established in the world of Brahma, always dwells surrounded by men and women. Thus the highly fortunate sage Angiras, knower of dharma, spoke. (13-110-54)
त्रयोदशे तु दिवसे यः प्राप्ते प्राशते हविः। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै देवसत्रफलं लभेत् ॥१३-११०-५५॥
But one who eats the oblation on the thirteenth day, upon its arrival, always obtains the fruit of a twelve-month long sacrifice to the gods. (13-110-55)
रक्तपद्मोदयं नाम विमानं साधयेन्नरः। जातरूपप्रयुक्तं च रत्नसञ्चयभूषितम् ॥१३-११०-५६॥
A man should accomplish a celestial chariot named 'Red Lotus Udaya', adorned with gold and a collection of jewels. (13-110-56)
देवकन्याभिराकीर्णं दिव्याभरणभूषितम्। पुण्यगन्धोदयं दिव्यं वायव्यैरुपशोभितम् ॥१३-११०-५७॥
Filled with the daughters of the gods, adorned with divine ornaments, possessing a divine auspicious fragrance, and made resplendent by celestial breezes. (13-110-57)
तत्र शङ्कुपताकं च युगान्तं कल्पमेव च। अयुतायुतं तथा पद्मं समुद्रं च तथा वसेत् ॥१३-११०-५८॥
There, one should reside where there is a conch-banner, at the end of an age, or for an aeon, or for ten thousand times ten thousand years, or where there is a lotus and an ocean. (13-110-58)
गीतगन्धर्वघोषैश्च भेरीपणवनिस्वनैः। सदा प्रमुदितस्ताभिर्देवकन्याभिरीड्यते ॥१३-११०-५९॥
He is always delighted by the sounds of songs, Gandharvas, and the music of drums, lutes, and flutes, and is praised by those divine maidens. (13-110-59)
चतुर्दशे तु दिवसे यः पूर्णे प्राशते हविः। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै महामेधफलं लभेत् ॥१३-११०-६०॥
But whoever offers oblation on the fourteenth day at the full moon always obtains the fruit of a great sacrifice for twelve months. (13-110-60)
अनिर्देश्यवयोरूपा देवकन्याः स्वलङ्कृताः। मृष्टतप्ताङ्गदधरा विमानैरनुयान्ति तम् ॥१३-११०-६१॥
The divine maidens, adorned beautifully, of indescribable youth and form, wearing polished, heated armlets, follow him in aerial cars. (13-110-61)
कलहंसविनिर्घोषैर्नूपुराणां च निस्वनैः। काञ्चीनां च समुत्कर्षैस्तत्र तत्र विबोध्यते ॥१३-११०-६२॥
In various places, it is awakened by the calls of swans, the jingling of anklets, and the movements of girdles. (13-110-62)
देवकन्यानिवासे च तस्मिन्वसति मानवः। जाह्नवीवालुकाकीर्णे पूर्णं संवत्सरं नरः ॥१३-११०-६३॥
A man dwells in the abode of the daughter of the gods (Ganga); in that place, on the sand-strewn bank of the Jahnavi, the man remains for the full year. (13-110-63)
यस्तु पक्षे गते भुङ्क्ते एकभक्तं जितेन्द्रियः। सदा दादश मासांस्तु जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥ राजसूयसहस्रस्य फलं प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-६४॥
But the person who, at the conclusion of a fortnight, eats only one meal, having conquered his senses, and always, for twelve months, makes offerings to Jātavedas (Agni), attains the supreme result equivalent to a thousand Rājasūya sacrifices. (13-110-64)
यानमारोहते नित्यं हंसबर्हिणसेवितम्। मणिमण्डलकैश्चित्रं जातरूपसमावृतम् ॥१३-११०-६५॥
He always mounts a vehicle attended by swans and peacocks, adorned with jeweled circles and covered with gold. (13-110-65)
दिव्याभरणशोभाभिर्वरस्त्रीभिरलङ्कृतम्। एकस्तम्भं चतुर्द्वारं सप्तभौमं सुमङ्गलम् ॥ वैजयन्तीसहस्रैश्च शोभितं गीतनिस्वनैः ॥१३-११०-६६॥
Adorned by the radiance of divine ornaments and noble women, with a single pillar, four gates, seven platforms, and an auspicious form, resplendent with thousands of Vaijayantī garlands and resounding with the melodies of song. (13-110-66)
दिव्यं दिव्यगुणोपेतं विमानमधिरोहति। मणिमुक्ताप्रवालैश्च भूषितं वैद्युतप्रभम् ॥ वसेद्युगसहस्रं च खड्गकुञ्जरवाहनः ॥१३-११०-६७॥
He ascends a divine chariot endowed with divine qualities, adorned with gems, pearls, and corals, shining with the brilliance of lightning. He dwells for a thousand ages, possessing horse and elephant vehicles. (13-110-67)
षोडशे दिवसे यस्तु सम्प्राप्ते प्राशते हविः। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै सोमयज्ञफलं लभेत् ॥१३-११०-६८॥
Whoever eats the oblation on the sixteenth day, when it has arrived, always obtains the fruit of the Soma sacrifice for twelve months. (13-110-68)
सोमकन्यानिवासेषु सोऽध्यावसति नित्यदा। सौम्यगन्धानुलिप्तश्च कामचारगतिर्भवेत् ॥१३-११०-६९॥
He always dwells in the abodes of the daughters of Soma, anointed with gentle fragrances, and may move about as he wishes. (13-110-69)
सुदर्शनाभिर्नारीभिर्मधुराभिस्तथैव च। अर्च्यते वै विमानस्थः कामभोगैश्च सेव्यते ॥१३-११०-७०॥
He who is situated in the aerial vehicle is worshipped and served by beautiful, sweet women, and is also attended by enjoyable sensual pleasures. (13-110-70)
फलं पद्मशतप्रख्यं महाकल्पं दशाधिकम्। आवर्तनानि चत्वारि सागरे यात्यसौ नरः ॥१३-११०-७१॥
The fruit, equal to a hundred lotuses, is attained after a great kalpa plus ten (more), as this person proceeds through four cycles in the ocean (of existence). (13-110-71)
दिवसे सप्तदशमे यः प्राप्ते प्राशते हविः। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-७२॥
Whoever, on the seventeenth day, offers oblation to Jātavedas (Agni), and who does so continually for twelve months—such is declared. (13-110-72)
स्थानं वारुणमैन्द्रं च रौद्रं चैवाधिगच्छति। मारुतौशनसे चैव ब्रह्मलोकं च गच्छति ॥१३-११०-७३॥
He attains the place of Varuṇa, Indra, and Rudra. He also goes to the realms of Marut, Uśanas, and indeed to Brahmaloka. (13-110-73)
तत्र दैवतकन्याभिरासनेनोपचर्यते। भूर्भुवं चापि देवर्षिं विश्वरूपमवेक्षते ॥१३-११०-७४॥
There, he is honored with a seat by the divine maidens. The earth and the mid-region also behold the divine sage of universal form. (13-110-74)
तत्र देवाधिदेवस्य कुमार्यो रमयन्ति तम्। द्वात्रिंशद्रूपधारिण्यो मधुराः समलङ्कृताः ॥१३-११०-७५॥
There, the maidens of the lord of the gods, thirty-two in number, sweet and well-adorned, delight him. (13-110-75)
चन्द्रादित्यावुभौ यावद्गगने चरतः प्रभो। तावच्चरत्यसौ वीरः सुधामृतरसाशनः ॥१३-११०-७६॥
O Lord, as long as both the Moon and the Sun move in the sky, so long will that hero, who partakes of the essence of nectar and ambrosia, continue to exist. (13-110-76)
अष्टादशे तु दिवसे प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै सप्त लोकान्स पश्यति ॥१३-११०-७७॥
But on the eighteenth day, one should eat only one meal; always, for twelve months, he indeed beholds the seven worlds. (13-110-77)
रथैः सनन्दिघोषैश्च पृष्ठतः सोऽनुगम्यते। देवकन्याधिरूढैस्तु भ्राजमानैः स्वलङ्कृतैः ॥१३-११०-७८॥
He is followed from behind by chariots making cheerful sounds, which are mounted by divine maidens, radiant and beautifully adorned. (13-110-78)
व्याघ्रसिंहप्रयुक्तं च मेघस्वननिनादितम्। विमानमुत्तमं दिव्यं सुसुखी ह्यधिरोहति ॥१३-११०-७९॥
He, being very comfortable, indeed ascends the excellent and divine aerial chariot, which is impelled by tigers and lions and resounds with the noise of thunder. (13-110-79)
तत्र कल्पसहस्रं स कान्ताभिः सह मोदते। सुधारसं च भुञ्जीत अमृतोपममुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-८०॥
There, he rejoices with his beloveds for a thousand aeons, and enjoys a supreme nectar-essence, like ambrosia. (13-110-80)
एकोनविंशे दिवसे यो भुङ्क्ते एकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै सप्त लोकान्स पश्यति ॥१३-११०-८१॥
Whoever on the nineteenth day eats one meal, he always beholds the seven worlds for twelve months. (13-110-81)
उत्तमं लभते स्थानमप्सरोगणसेवितम्। गन्धर्वैरुपगीतं च विमानं सूर्यवर्चसम् ॥१३-११०-८२॥
He attains an excellent place, attended by groups of apsarases, a celestial vehicle radiant like the sun, praised by the gandharvas. (13-110-82)
तत्रामरवरस्त्रीभिर्मोदते विगतज्वरः। दिव्याम्बरधरः श्रीमानयुतानां शतं समाः ॥१३-११०-८३॥
There, he, freed from suffering, rejoices with noble celestial women, resplendent and clad in divine garments, for a hundred thousand years. (13-110-83)
पूर्णेऽथ दिवसे विंशे यो भुङ्क्ते ह्येकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासांस्तु सत्यवादी धृतव्रतः ॥१३-११०-८४॥
When a person, after the completion of the twentieth day, eats only one meal continuously for twelve months, remaining truth-speaking and steadfast in his vow, (that is the rule.) (13-110-84)
अमांसाशी ब्रह्मचारी सर्वभूतहिते रतः। स लोकान्विपुलान्दिव्यानादित्यानामुपाश्नुते ॥१३-११०-८५॥
He who abstains from meat, practices celibacy, and is devoted to the welfare of all beings attains the expansive, divine worlds of the Ādityas. (13-110-85)
गन्धर्वैरप्सरोभिश्च दिव्यमाल्यानुलेपनैः। विमानैः काञ्चनैर्दिव्यैः पृष्ठतश्चानुगम्यते ॥१३-११०-८६॥
He is followed from behind by Gandharvas and Apsarases, with divine garlands and unguents, and by golden, divine aerial vehicles. (13-110-86)
एकविंशे तु दिवसे यो भुङ्क्ते ह्येकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-८७॥
Whoever, on the twenty-first day, eats only one meal, always, for twelve months, is as if always offering oblations to Jātavedas (Agni). (13-110-87)
लोकमौशनसं दिव्यं शक्रलोकं च गच्छति। अश्विनोर्मरुतां चैव सुखेष्वभिरतः सदा ॥१३-११०-८८॥
He attains the divine world of Uśanas and also the world of Śakra. He is ever delighted in the worlds of the Aśvins, the Maruts, and in pleasures. (13-110-88)
अनभिज्ञश्च दुःखानां विमानवरमास्थितः। सेव्यमानो वरस्त्रीभिः क्रीडत्यमरवत्प्रभुः ॥१३-११०-८९॥
Unaware of sufferings, the lord, seated in a splendid aerial palace and attended by noble women, enjoys himself like a god. (13-110-89)
द्वाविंशे दिवसे प्राप्ते यो भुङ्क्ते ह्येकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-९०॥
When the twenty-second day has come, whoever eats only one meal, is as if always offering to Jātavedas (Agni) for twelve months. (13-110-90)
धृतिमानहिंसानिरतः सत्यवागनसूयकः। लोकान्वसूनामाप्नोति दिवाकरसमप्रभः ॥१३-११०-९१॥
One who is endowed with fortitude, devoted to non-injury, speaks the truth, and is free from envy, attains the worlds of the Vasus and shines with brilliance like the sun. (13-110-91)
कामचारी सुधाहारो विमानवरमास्थितः। रमते देवकन्याभिर्दिव्याभरणभूषितः ॥१३-११०-९२॥
He moves at will and feeds on nectar, seated in an excellent aerial car, enjoys with divine maidens, adorned with divine ornaments. (13-110-92)
त्रयोविंशे तु दिवसे प्राशेद्यस्त्वेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासांस्तु मिताहारो जितेन्द्रियः ॥१३-११०-९३॥
But on the twenty-third day, one who has controlled his senses and eats measured food should always take only one meal for twelve months. (13-110-93)
वायोरुशनसश्चैव रुद्रलोकं च गच्छति। कामचारी कामगमः पूज्यमानोऽप्सरोगणैः ॥१३-११०-९४॥
He attains the realms of Vāyu, Uśanas, and Rudra; moving at will and going wherever he wishes, he is honored by hosts of apsarases. (13-110-94)
अनेकगुणपर्यन्तं विमानवरमास्थितः। रमते देवकन्याभिर्दिव्याभरणभूषितः ॥१३-११०-९५॥
Seated in the most splendid celestial chariot, possessed of many virtues, he enjoys the company of celestial maidens, adorned with divine ornaments. (13-110-95)
चतुर्विंशे तु दिवसे यः प्राशेदेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-९६॥
He who, on the twenty-fourth day, eats only one meal, ever for twelve months indeed, is as if offering (oblation) to Jātavedas (Agni). (13-110-96)
आदित्यानामधीवासे मोदमानो वसेच्चिरम्। दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरो दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनः ॥१३-११०-९७॥
May he rejoice in the abode of the Ādityas and dwell there for a long time, adorned with divine garlands and garments, and anointed with divine fragrances. (13-110-97)
विमाने काञ्चने दिव्ये हंसयुक्ते मनोरमे। रमते देवकन्यानां सहस्रैरयुतैस्तथा ॥१३-११०-९८॥
In a beautiful, golden, divine aerial chariot joined with swans, he delights together with thousands and tens of thousands of celestial maidens in the same way. (13-110-98)
पञ्चविंशे तु दिवसे यः प्राशेदेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासांस्तु पुष्कलं यानमारुहेत् ॥१३-११०-९९॥
But whoever, on the twenty-fifth day, eats only one meal, will always for twelve months ascend to an abundant vehicle. (13-110-99)
सिंहव्याघ्रप्रयुक्तैश्च मेघस्वननिनादितैः। रथैः सनन्दिघोषैश्च पृष्ठतः सोऽनुगम्यते ॥१३-११०-१००॥
He is followed from behind by chariots drawn by lions and tigers, echoing like thunder, and filled with joyous sounds. (13-110-100)
देवकन्यासमारूढै राजतैर्विमलैः शुभैः। विमानमुत्तमं दिव्यमास्थाय सुमनोहरम् ॥१३-११०-१०१॥
Having ascended an excellent and divine aerial chariot, which was very enchanting, mounted by divine maidens, shining, pure, and auspicious. (13-110-101)
तत्र कल्पसहस्रं वै वसते स्त्रीशतावृते। सुधारसं चोपजीवन्नमृतोपममुत्तमम् ॥१३-११०-१०२॥
There, he dwells for a thousand aeons, surrounded by a hundred women, sustaining himself with the best nectar-juice, which is like ambrosia. (13-110-102)
षड्विंशे दिवसे यस्तु प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासांस्तु नियतो नियताशनः ॥१३-११०-१०३॥
He who should eat only one meal every twenty-sixth day, always, for twelve months, as a disciplined and restrained eater. (13-110-103)
जितेन्द्रियो वीतरागो जुह्वानो जातवेदसम्। स प्राप्नोति महाभागः पूज्यमानोऽप्सरोगणैः ॥१३-११०-१०४॥
He who has conquered his senses and is free from passion, making offerings to Jātavedas, becomes greatly fortunate and is honored by hosts of apsaras. (13-110-104)
सप्तानां मरुतां लोकान्वसूनां चापि सोऽश्नुते। विमाने स्फाटिके दिव्ये सर्वरत्नैरलङ्कृते ॥१३-११०-१०५॥
He attains the worlds of the seven Maruts and of the Vasus as well, in a divine crystal aerial car adorned with all kinds of jewels. (13-110-105)
गन्धर्वैरप्सरोभिश्च पूज्यमानः प्रमोदते। द्वे युगानां सहस्रे तु दिव्ये दिव्येन तेजसा ॥१३-११०-१०६॥
He, being worshipped by Gandharvas and Apsarases, rejoices, and abides for two thousand divine aeons by his divine splendor. (13-110-106)
सप्तविंशे तु दिवसे यः प्राशेदेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासांस्तु जुह्वानो जातवेदसम् ॥१३-११०-१०७॥
But he who, offering to Jātavedas (Agni), eats one meal on the twenty-seventh day, doing so always for twelve months, (attains the fruit). (13-110-107)
फलं प्राप्नोति विपुलं देवलोके च पूज्यते। अमृताशी वसंस्तत्र स वितृप्तः प्रमोदते ॥१३-११०-१०८॥
He obtains abundant fruit, is worshipped in the world of the gods, and living there as an eater of nectar, he rejoices, fully satisfied. (13-110-108)
देवर्षिचरितं राजन्राजर्षिभिरधिष्ठितम्। अध्यावसति दिव्यात्मा विमानवरमास्थितः ॥१३-११०-१०९॥
O king, the deeds of the divine sage, overseen by the royal sages, above the divine soul resides, situated in the excellent aerial chariot. (13-110-109)
स्त्रीभिर्मनोभिरामाभी रममाणो मदोत्कटः। युगकल्पसहस्राणि त्रीण्यावसति वै सुखम् ॥१३-११०-११०॥
Enjoying with women who are charming to the mind and possessed with intense pride, he dwells happily for three thousand yuga and kalpa cycles. (13-110-110)
योऽष्टाविंशे तु दिवसे प्राश्नीयादेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासांस्तु जितात्मा विजितेन्द्रियः ॥१३-११०-१११॥
He who, on the twenty-eighth day, should take only one meal—such a self-controlled one should continue this always, for twelve months, being master of himself and of his senses. (13-110-111)
फलं देवर्षिचरितं विपुलं समुपाश्नुते। भोगवांस्तेजसा भाति सहस्रांशुरिवामलः ॥१३-११०-११२॥
He fully attains the great fruit of the deed of the divine sage; possessing enjoyment, he shines by his brilliance, pure like the thousand-rayed sun. (13-110-112)
सुकुमार्यश्च नार्यस्तं रममाणाः सुवर्चसः। पीनस्तनोरुजघना दिव्याभरणभूषिताः ॥१३-११०-११३॥
Delicate women, radiant and enjoying his company, with full breasts and broad hips, adorned with divine ornaments.
रमयन्ति मनः कान्ता विमाने सूर्यसंनिभे। सर्वकामगमे दिव्ये कल्पायुतशतं समाः ॥१३-११०-११४॥
The beloveds delight the mind in the divine, sun-like aerial car, fulfilling all desires, for a hundred thousand aeons (years). (13-110-114)
एकोनत्रिंशे दिवसे यः प्राशेदेकभोजनम्। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै सत्यव्रतपरायणः ॥१३-११०-११५॥
Whoever, for twelve months, always eats one meal on the twenty-ninth day, and remains devoted to the vow of truth. (13-110-115)
तस्य लोकाः शुभा दिव्या देवराजर्षिपूजिताः। विमानं चन्द्रशुभ्राभं दिव्यं समधिगच्छति ॥१३-११०-११६॥
He attains the auspicious and divine worlds that are worshipped by gods, kings, and sages, as well as a divine celestial vehicle with the brilliance of the moon. (13-110-116)
जातरूपमयं युक्तं सर्वरत्नविभूषितम्। अप्सरोगणसम्पूर्णं गन्धर्वैरभिनादितम् ॥१३-११०-११७॥
It was made of gold, adorned and decorated with every jewel, filled with groups of apsarases, and resounded with music by the Gandharvas. (13-110-117)
तत्र चैनं शुभा नार्यो दिव्याभरणभूषिताः। मनोभिरामा मधुरा रमयन्ति मदोत्कटाः ॥१३-११०-११८॥
There, auspicious women adorned with divine ornaments, pleasing to the mind and sweet, who are greatly intoxicated, delight him. (13-110-118)
भोगवांस्तेजसा युक्तो वैश्वानरसमप्रभः। दिव्यो दिव्येन वपुषा भ्राजमान इवामरः ॥१३-११०-११९॥
Endowed with splendor and enjoyment, shining with a radiance like Vaiśvānara, possessing a divine body, he appeared brilliant like an immortal. (13-110-119)
वसूनां मरुतां चैव साध्यानामश्विनोस्तथा। रुद्राणां च तथा लोकान्ब्रह्मलोकं च गच्छति ॥१३-११०-१२०॥
He goes to the worlds of the Vasus, Maruts, Sādhyas, Aśvins, and also to the worlds of the Rudras and to Brahma's world. (13-110-120)
यस्तु मासे गते भुङ्क्ते एकभक्तं शमात्मकः। सदा द्वादश मासान्वै ब्रह्मलोकमवाप्नुयात् ॥१३-११०-१२१॥
But, the one who, being of tranquil nature, eats only one meal after a month has passed, always, for twelve months indeed, would attain Brahma-loka. (13-110-121)
सुधारसकृताहारः श्रीमान्सर्वमनोहरः। तेजसा वपुषा लक्ष्म्या भ्राजते रश्मिवानिव ॥१३-११०-१२२॥
He whose food is the essence of nectar, endowed with fortune, completely captivating; by brilliance, form, and beauty, he shines like the radiant one (the sun). (13-110-122)
दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरो दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनः। सुखेष्वभिरतो योगी दुःखानामविजानकः ॥१३-११०-१२३॥
The yogi, wearing divine garlands and garments and anointed with divine fragrances, delights in pleasures and is unaware of sufferings. (13-110-123)
स्वयम्प्रभाभिर्नारीभिर्विमानस्थो महीयते। रुद्रदेवर्षिकन्याभिः सततं चाभिपूज्यते ॥१३-११०-१२४॥
Dwelling in an aerial-car, he is honored by self-luminous women, and is constantly worshipped by the daughters of Rudras and divine sages. (13-110-124)
नानाविधसुरूपाभिर्नानारागाभिरेव च। नानामधुरभाषाभिर्नानारतिभिरेव च ॥१३-११०-१२५॥
With various beautiful forms, various attachments, indeed, and with various sweet speeches and various delights as well. (13-110-125)
विमाने नगराकारे सूर्यवत्सूर्यसंनिभे। पृष्ठतः सोमसङ्काशे उदक्चैवाभ्रसंनिभे ॥१३-११०-१२६॥
In the aerial chariot shaped like a city, shining like the sun and resembling the sun, behind which appeared something like the moon, and above, it seemed like a mass of clouds. (13-110-126)
दक्षिणायां तु रक्ताभे अधस्तान्नीलमण्डले। ऊर्ध्वं चित्राभिसङ्काशे नैको वसति पूजितः ॥१३-११०-१२७॥
But in the southern region, in the red-hued part, beneath the blue circle and above the multicolored shining one, not a single worshipped one resides. (13-110-127)
यावद्वर्षसहस्रं तु जम्बूद्वीपे प्रवर्षति। तावत्संवत्सराः प्रोक्ता ब्रह्मलोकस्य धीमतः ॥१३-११०-१२८॥
For as many thousand years as it rains in Jambudvīpa, just so many years are said to constitute a year in the world of Brahma, the wise. (13-110-128)
विप्रुषश्चैव यावन्त्यो निपतन्ति नभस्तलात्। वर्षासु वर्षतस्तावन्निवसत्यमरप्रभः ॥१३-११०-१२९॥
And, as many raindrops as fall from the sky during the rainy season, for that long does the lord of the immortals reside there. (13-110-129)
मासोपवासी वर्षैस्तु दशभिः स्वर्गमुत्तमम्। महर्षित्वमथासाद्य सशरीरगतिर्भवेत् ॥१३-११०-१३०॥
A person who fasts by the month, through ten years, attains the highest heaven. Then, having attained the state of a great sage, may obtain passage to heaven in the body. (13-110-130)
मुनिर्दान्तो जितक्रोधो जितशिश्नोदरः सदा। जुह्वन्नग्नींश्च नियतः सन्ध्योपासनसेविता ॥१३-११०-१३१॥
The sage, who is self-restrained, has conquered anger and the urges of lust and hunger, always offers oblations to the sacred fires, is self-controlled, and devoted to the practice of sandhyā (twilight) worship. (13-110-131)
बहुभिर्नियमैरेवं मासानश्नाति यो नरः। अभ्रावकाशशीलश्च तस्य वासो निरुच्यते ॥१३-११०-१३२॥
A man who spends many months like this with numerous restraints is called one whose shelter is the open sky. (13-110-132)
दिवं गत्वा शरीरेण स्वेन राजन्यथामरः। स्वर्गं पुण्यं यथाकाममुपभुङ्क्ते यथाविधि ॥१३-११०-१३३॥
O king, having reached heaven with his own body, he, like an immortal, enjoys the meritorious heaven according to proper rule, as he wishes. (13-110-133)
एष ते भरतश्रेष्ठ यज्ञानां विधिरुत्तमः। व्याख्यातो ह्यानुपूर्व्येण उपवासफलात्मकः ॥१३-११०-१३४॥
O best of the Bharatas, to you the supreme method of sacrifices—which consists in the fruit of fasting—has indeed been explained sequentially. (13-110-134)
दरिद्रैर्मनुजैः पार्थ प्राप्यं यज्ञफलं यथा। उपवासमिमं कृत्वा गच्छेच्च परमां गतिम् ॥ देवद्विजातिपूजायां रतो भरतसत्तम ॥१३-११०-१३५॥
O Pārtha, by poor men, just as the fruit of sacrifice is to be obtained, by performing this fast, one should attain the supreme goal. Being engaged in the worship of gods and twice-born, O best of the Bharatas. (13-110-135)
उपवासविधिस्त्वेष विस्तरेण प्रकीर्तितः। नियतेष्वप्रमत्तेषु शौचवत्सु महात्मसु ॥१३-११०-१३६॥
But this procedure of fasting has been described in detail specifically for those who are self-restrained, vigilant, pure, and great-souled individuals. (13-110-136)
दम्भद्रोहनिवृत्तेषु कृतबुद्धिषु भारत। अचलेष्वप्रकम्पेषु मा ते भूदत्र संशयः ॥१३-११०-१३७॥
O Bhārata, regarding those who have given up hypocrisy and malice, who have made firm resolve, who are unmoving and unshakable, let there be no doubt for you here. (13-110-137)
