Narayaneeyam Dasakam: 51 -- Slaying of Aghasura

Dasakam: 51 -- Slaying of Aghasura

One day Krishna was playing with the boys in the forest. At that time a mighty Asura called Agha, who was the younger brother of Putana and Bakasura, came there under the direction of Kamsa. Even the Devas who were rendered immortal by Amrita were afraid of Agha. Aghasura reflected within himself thus, "This is the slayer of my brother and sister. I will take revenge now and kill Krishna along with Balarama and his friends.”

The wicked Asura assumed the huge body of a boa-constrictor, one Yojana (8 miles) in length and stout like a big hill. The extremities of his open mouth touched the clouds and the earth. It kept open its cave-like mouth in order to swallow Krishna and his associates. All the boys with all their calves clapped their hands and with a smile entered the mouth of the serpent. The serpent did not close its mouth. It waited with its mouth opened for Krishna. Krishna entered the mouth of the serpent and expanded Himself to huge dimensions in the throat of the Asura. The Asura died. Krishna gave fresh life to the cowherd boys and calves and came out with them from the mouth of the Asura. A brilliant light emanated from the huge body of the serpent and entered the body of Krishna.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 01

कदाचन व्रजशिशुभि: समं भवान्
वनाशने विहितमति: प्रगेतराम् ।
समावृतो बहुतरवत्समण्डलै:
सतेमनैर्निरगमदीश जेमनै: ॥१॥

kadaachana vrajashishubhiH samaM bhavaan

vanaashane vihitamatiH pragetaraam |

samaavR^itO bahutara vatsamaNDalaiH

satemanairniragama diishajemanaiH || 1

One day along with the children of Vruja Desa, Oh Lord ! Thou decided to go on a picnic, along with the cowherd children, Thou set out early in the morning. O Lord Thou also took along eatables, cooked rice and other delicacies.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 02

विनिर्यतस्तव चरणाम्बुजद्वया-
दुदञ्चितं त्रिभुवनपावनं रज: ।
महर्षय: पुलकधरै: कलेबरै-
रुदूहिरे धृतभवदीक्षणोत्सवा: ॥२॥

viniryatastava charaNaambuja dvayaat

uda~nchitaM tribhuvana paavanaM rajaH |

maharShayaH pulakadharaiH kalevaraiH

uduuhire dhR^itabhavadiikshaNOtsavaaH || 2

As Thou walked toward the forest, the holy dust raised by Thy pair of lotus feet, whichis sacred enough to purify the three worlds, was collected by the great sages, and wasrubbed on their bodies with enthusiasm and ecstasy, and Thy appearance wascelebrated by them as a grand, festive occasion.2

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 03

प्रचारयत्यविरलशाद्वले तले
पशून् विभो भवति समं कुमारकै: ।
अघासुरो न्यरुणदघाय वर्तनी
भयानक: सपदि शयानकाकृति: ॥३॥

prachaarayatyavirala shaadvale tale

pashuun vibhO bhavati samaM kumaarakaiH |

aghaasurO nyaruNadaghaaya vartaniiM

bhayaanakaH sapadi shayaanakaakR^itiH || 3

Oh Lord Omnipotent ! While Thou and the lads were grazing the cattle on the thick grass lands. Suddenly the most terrifying demon Aghaasura, in the form of a formidable python, with an evil intention blocked the way.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 04

महाचलप्रतिमतनोर्गुहानिभ-
प्रसारितप्रथितमुखस्य कानने ।
मुखोदरं विहरणकौतुकाद्गता:
कुमारका: किमपि विदूरगे त्वयि ॥४॥

mahaachala pratimatanOrguhaanibha

prasaarita prathita mukhasya kaanane |

mukhOdaraM viharaNa kautukaadgataaH

kumaarakaaH kimapi viduurage tvayi ||4

Thou had gone a little ahead. The lads mistook the huge body of the Asura for a mountain and its large spread out mouth for a cave. the cowherd children, who, eager to play in the forest,entered the open hollow of its mouth, (unsuspectingly), whilst Thou wert still a shortdistance away from them .

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 05

प्रमादत: प्रविशति पन्नगोदरं
क्वथत्तनौ पशुपकुले सवात्सके ।
विदन्निदं त्वमपि विवेशिथ प्रभो
सुहृज्जनं विशरणमाशु रक्षितुम् ॥५॥

pramaadataH pravishati pannagOdaraM

kvathattanau pashupakule savaatsake |

vidannidaM tvamapi viveshitha prabhO

suhR^ijjanaM visharaNamaashu rakshitum || 5

Oh Lord ! The cowherd children, along with the calves had entered the belly of the snake by mistake and started to feel the heat therein. O Lord! Apprehending the situation, Thou also entered immediately to save the helpless friends.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 06

 
गलोदरे विपुलितवर्ष्मणा त्वया
महोरगे लुठति निरुद्धमारुते ।
द्रुतं भवान् विदलितकण्ठमण्डलो
विमोचयन् पशुपपशून् विनिर्ययौ ॥६॥

galOdare vipulita varShmaNaa tvayaa

mahOrage luThati niruddha maarute |

drutaM bhavaan vidalita kaNTha maNDalO

vimOchayan pashupa pashuunviniryayau || 6

On entering the serpent's mouth, Thou Thy size of Thy body, thus obstructing its breath. such a great extent that he became breathless and started writhing in agony; , then Thou tore open its neck portion and releasing the cowherd boys and the calves, Thou also came out.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 07

क्षणं दिवि त्वदुपगमार्थमास्थितं
महासुरप्रभवमहो महो महत् ।
विनिर्गते त्वयि तु निलीनमञ्जसा
नभ:स्थले ननृतुरथो जगु: सुरा: ॥७॥

kshaNaM divi tvadupagamaarthamaasthitaM

mahaasuraprabhava mahO mahO mahat |

vinirgate tvayi tu niliinama~njasaa

nabhaH sthale nanR^iturathO jaguH suraaH || 7

Then, a brilliant ball of light which came out of the demon's body, remained suspendedin the air momentarily, and as soon as Thou emerged from his body, quickly enteredThy form and was absorbed in Thee. This was a miracle indeed, which made the godsin heaven dance and sing (Thy praise).

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 08

सविस्मयै: कमलभवादिभि: सुरै-
रनुद्रुतस्तदनु गत: कुमारकै: ।
दिने पुनस्तरुणदशामुपेयुषि
स्वकैर्भवानतनुत भोजनोत्सवम् ॥८॥

sa vismayaiH kamala bhavaadibhiH suraiH

anudrutastadanu gataH kumaarakaiH |

dine punastaruNa dashaamupeyuShii

svakairbhavaanatanuta bhOjanOtsavam ||8

Then, followed by the gods Brahma and others, who were full of amazement, Thou,and Thy friends, went to a different spot at noon, and celebrated the picnic, with all thetasty dishes and snacks.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam: 09

विषाणिकामपि मुरलीं नितम्बके
निवेशयन् कबलधर: कराम्बुजे ।
प्रहासयन् कलवचनै: कुमारकान्
बुभोजिथ त्रिदशगणैर्मुदा नुत: ॥९॥

viShaaNikaamapi muraliiM nitambake

niveshayan kabaladharaH karaambuje |

prahaasayan kalavachanaiH kumaarakaan

bubhOjita tridashagaNairmudaa nutaH || 9

Tucking the horn and flute in Thy waist, Thou holding the morsel of eatables in Thylotus hand, regaled the children with funny jokes, making them laugh heartily; seeing this, the gods sang Thy praises in delight.

Dasakam: 051 -- Slokam:10 

सुखाशनं त्विह तव गोपमण्डले
मखाशनात् प्रियमिव देवमण्डले ।
इति स्तुतस्त्रिदशवरैर्जगत्पते
मरुत्पुरीनिलय गदात् प्रपाहि माम् ॥१०॥

sukhaashanaM tviha tava gOpamaNDale

makhaashanaat priyamiva devamaNDale |

iti stuta sitradashavarairjagatpate

marutpuriinilaya gadaatprapaahi maam ||10

Oh Lord of Guruvayur! The great gods expressing their wonder at the fact that eating a humble meal in the company of the cowherds, seemed to be more pleasing to Thee, than the sacrificial offerings which Thou had received with the gods.O Guruvayorappa !Please save me from my troubles.

Narayaneeyam Dasakam: 50 -- Killing of Vatsasura and Bakasura

Dasakam: 50 -- Killing of Vatsasura and Bakasura  

 

After reaching Vrndavana, where everyone lives eternally, very peacefully and happily, they encircled Vrndavana and kept the carts all together. After seeing the beautiful appearance of Govardhana on the bank of the river Yamuna, they began to construct their places of residence. While those of the same age were walking together and children were talking with their parents, the inhabitants of Vrndavana felt very happy.

At this time Krishna and Balarama were given charge of the calves. The first responsibility of the cowherd boys was to take care of the little calves. The boys are trained in this from the very beginning of their childhood. So along with other little cowherd boys, Krishna and Balarama went into the pasturing ground and took charge of the calves and played with Their playmates. While taking charge of the calves, sometimes the two brothers played on Their flutes. And sometimes They played with amalaki fruits and bael fruits, just like small children play with balls. Sometimes They danced and made tinkling sounds with Their ankle bells. Sometimes They made Themselves into bulls and cows by covering Themselves with blankets. Thus Krishna and Balarama played. The two brothers also used to imitate the sounds of bulls and cows and play at bullfighting. Sometimes They used to imitate the sounds of various animals and birds. In this way, They enjoyed Their childhood pastimes apparently like ordinary, mundane children.

Once, when Krishna and Balarama were playing on the bank of the Yamuna, with other cowherd boys and tending the calves on the bank of the Yamuna. a demon of the name Vatsasura assumed the shape of a calf and came there intending to kill the brothers.  An Asura assumed the form of a calf and got mixed among the herd. He had the evil intention of killing Krishna and Balarama. 

Krishna discovered the Asura in the form of a calf in the midst of his calves and pointed him out to Balarama. Then He silently approached the demon. He caught him by the hind legs and tail and whirled him round and round his head and struck him against a tree. The Asura died. The cowherd boys praised Sri Krishna and shouted, "Well done, well done." The Devas showered flowers on Sri Krishna.

Krishna was playing with his friends as usual under the trees. Some of them felt thirsty and went to the river to drink water. Asura in the form of a Baka (crane), who was a friend of Kamsa.  They saw the huge bird sitting there and told Krishna about it. Krishna at once became suspicious. He knew that an ordinary bird cannot be that big. They all then went to see the giant bird. It was really a huge bird they had ever seen. It was as tall as a tree and its long and sharp beak was a few meters long. It looked that it was sleeping on its one leg.

Krishna asked his friends to hide behind the trees and then before the others could stop him, then ran towards the bird. The bird did not moved towards it. Suddenly it opened its one eye and grabbed Krishna on its beak. But Krishna made his body so hot that the bird was forced to drop him. The bird then attacked Krishna with its razor like beak. All the cowherds were shouting "Krishna, Krishna!". Some of them even fainted out of fear. 

Krishna then caught hold of the giant bird by its beak. The bird tried to flap its wings and break free. But Krishna held him like an iron grip. Bakasura had met his match. Krishna then forcibly opened and pulled apart Bakasura’s beak. He placed his one foot on the lower beak and then tore him apart by the other beak. The atmosphere filled with the scream as Bakasura fell on earth. All the gods who were watching this fight from the heavens were very happy at Bakasura’s death and they showered flowers on Krishna. From the sky, The gods then assembling in the skies showered heaps of flowers on Thy head, Accompanying the showers of flowers was a vibration of bugles, drums and conchshells. 

The cowherd children asked Krishna as to from where the extremely fragrant heap of flowers were falling on the top of Thy head. Lord Krishna jokingly told them that when the Asura was thrown , the flowers blooming on the clusters of the trees rose up and indeed those flowers were coming down slowly now.In the meanwhile, BalaRam had received the cowherds and they all surrounded Krishna. By now others too rushed to see what had happened. They were too surprised by the loud scream. They could not believe to what they saw and were all praises for Krishna. They talked about his courage and strength. Repeatedly all of them described Krishna’s feat to the others in the Village.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 01

तरलमधुकृत् वृन्दे वृन्दावनेऽथ मनोहरे
पशुपशिशुभि: साकं वत्सानुपालनलोलुप: ।
हलधरसखो देव श्रीमन् विचेरिथ धारयन्
गवलमुरलीवेत्रं नेत्राभिरामतनुद्युति: ॥१॥ 

madhukR^id bR^inde bR^indaavane(a)tha μανοηαρε

pashupa shishubhiH saakaM vatsaanupaalana lOlupaH |

haladharasakhO deva shriiman vicheritha δηααραυαν

gavala muralii vetraM netraabhiraama tanu dyutiH || 1

Oh Gracious Lord ! Along with Balarama and other friends started walking in VrindavanaWhich was very pretty and full of hoards of honey bees,And being interested in grazing the darling calves,You wandering aboutwith Balarama, and other cowherd children, ardently tending thecalves, along with horn , flute and a stick made of cane was a sight most pleasing to the eyes.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 02

विहितजगतीरक्षं लक्ष्मीकराम्बुजलालितं
ददति चरणद्वन्द्वं वृन्दावने त्वयि पावने ।
किमिव न बभौ सम्पत्सम्पूरितं तरुवल्लरी-
सलिलधरणीगोत्रक्षेत्रादिकं कमलापते ॥२॥

vihita jagatii rakshaM lakshmiikaraambuja λααλιταμ

dadati charaNadvandvaM bR^indaavane tvayi paavane |

kimiva na babhau sampatsampuuritaM ταρυβαλλαριη

salila dharaNii gOtra kshetraadikaM kamalaapate || 2

Oh Lord of Lakshmi ! When Thy two feet, which protect the entire universe and whichare fondled lovingly by the lotus-like hands of Lakshmi, touched the sacredBrindaavana, the entire surroundings, including the trees, creepers, water, earth,mountains, soil, fields and all else, became most fertile and productive, teeming withwealth and prosperity.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 03

विलसदुलपे कान्तारान्ते समीरणशीतले
विपुलयमुनातीरे गोवर्धनाचलमूर्धसु ।
ललितमुरलीनाद: सञ्चारयन् खलु वात्सकं
क्वचन दिवसे दैत्यं वत्साकृतिं त्वमुदैक्षथा: ॥३॥

vilasadulape kaantaaraante samiiraNa σηιιταλε

vipula yamunaatiire gOvardhanaachala muurdhasu |

lalitamuraliinaadaH sanchaarayan khalu βαατσακαμ

kvachana divase daityaM vatsaakR^itiM tvamudaikshathaaH || 3

In the lavish grass meadows at the end of the forests, the cool breeze was blowing on the vast banks of the Yamunaa river, on the peaks of the Govardhana mountain, Thou were playing the flute softly as Thou lead the calves to graze. One day, Thou saw an Asura in the form of a calf. 3

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 04 

रभसविलसत्पुच्छं विच्छायतोऽस्य विलोकयन्
किमपि वलितस्कन्धं रन्ध्रप्रतीक्षमुदीक्षितम् ।
तमथ चरणे बिभ्रद्विभ्रामयन् मुहुरुच्चकै:
कुहचन महावृक्षे चिक्षेपिथ क्षतजीवितम् ॥४॥

rabhasa vilasatpuchChanvichChaayatO(a)sya βιλοκαυαν

kimapi valitaskandhaM randhrapratiiksha mudiikshitam |

tamatha charaNe vibhradvibhraamayan μυηυρυχχακαιη

kuhachana mahaavR^ikshe chikshepitha kshatajiivitam ||4

As he was waiting for the opportunity to attack Thee, with his tail wagging fast and hisneck slightly turned, and a sly look on his face, Thou, grabbed his feet and lifting him by his two legs and swirling him very fast again and again, threw him on a big tree just as he lost his life

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 05निपतति महादैत्ये जात्या दुरात्मनि तत्क्षणं
निपतनजवक्षुण्णक्षोणीरुहक्षतकानने ।
दिवि परिमिलत् वृन्दा वृन्दारका: कुसुमोत्करै:
शिरसि भवतो हर्षाद्वर्षन्ति नाम तदा हरे ॥५॥

nipatati mahaadaitye jaatyaa duraatmani τατξηαναμ

nipatanajavakshuNNa kshONiiruha kshata kaanane |

divi parimilad bR^indaa bR^indaarakaaH κυσυμοτκαραιη

shirasi bhavatO harShaadvarShanti naama tadaa hare || 5

Oh Hari ! By the impact of the fall of the Asura who was evil minded by birth, the tops of the trees were broken and the forests were destroyed. O God! The gods then assembling in the skies showered heaps of flowers on Thy head, in joy.

  Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 06
सुरभिलतमा मूर्धन्यूर्ध्वं कुत: कुसुमावली
निपतति तवेत्युक्तो बालै: सहेलमुदैरय: ।
झटिति दनुजक्षेपेणोर्ध्वं गतस्तरुमण्डलात्
कुसुमनिकर: सोऽयं नूनं समेति शनैरिति ॥६॥

surabhilatamaa muurdhanyuurdhvaM kutaH κυσυμααβαλιη

nipatati tavetyuktO baalaiH sahela mudairayaH |

jhaTiti danujakshepeNOrdhvaM γατασταρυμανδαλαατ

kusumanikaraH sO(a)yaM nuunaM sameti shanairiti || 6

The cowherd children asked Thee as to from where the extremely fragrant heap of flowers were falling on the top of Thy head. Thou jokingly told them that when the Asura was thrown , the flowers blooming on the clusters of the trees rose up and indeed those flowers were coming down slowly νοώ.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 07क्वचन दिवसे भूयो भूयस्तरे परुषातपे
तपनतनयापाथ: पातुं गता भवदादय: ।
चलितगरुतं प्रेक्षामासुर्बकं खलु विस्म्रृतं
क्षितिधरगरुच्छेदे कैलासशैलमिवापरम् ॥७

kvachana divase bhuuyO bhuuyastare παρυσηααταπε

tapanatanayaapaathaH paatuM gataa bhavadaadayaH |

chalitagarutaM prekshaamaasurbakaM khalu vismR^ιταμ

kshitidhara garuchChede kailaasa shailamivaaparam || 7

  Again on another day, when it was extremely hot, Thou and the others went to drink the water of river Yamunaa who is the daughter of the Sun. Thou saw a crane flapping its wings very quickly, which looked like the mountain Kailaash whose wings Indra forgot to cut when he was cutting off the wings of the mountains.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 08

 

पिबति स लिलं गोपव्राते भवन्तमभिद्रुत:
स किल निगिलन्नग्निप्रख्यं पुनर्द्रुतमुद्वमन् ।
दलयितुमगात्त्रोट्या: कोट्या तदाऽऽशु भवान् विभो
खलजनभिदाचुञ्चुश्चञ्चू प्रगृह्य ददार तम् ॥८॥

pibati salilaM gOpavraate βηαβανταμαβηιδρυταη

sa kila nigilannagni prakhyaM punardrutamudvaman |

dalayitumagaattrOTyaaH kOTyaa tadaa(a)(a)shubhavaan βιβχο

khalajana bhidaa chunchushchanchuu pragR^ihya dadaara tam || 8

When the cowherd boys were drinking water, he charged towardsThee and swallowed Thee and again hastily spit Thee out like a ball of fire. He then came to tear Thee by the point of its beak. O Lord! Thou who are adapt at destroying the evil people, catching hold of his beak, tore him αpart.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 09

सपदि सहजां सन्द्रष्टुं वा मृतां खलु पूतना-

मनुजमघमप्यग्रे गत्वा प्रतीक्षितुमेव वा ।

शमननिलयं याते तस्मिन् बके सुमनोगणे
किरति सुमनोवृन्दं वृन्दावनात् गृहमैयथा: ॥९॥

sapadi sahajaaM sandraShTuM vaa mR^itaaM khalu πυυταναα

manujamaghamapyagre gatvaa pratiikshitumeva vaa |

shamana nilayaM yaate tasmin bake sumanO γάνε

kirati sumanObR^indaM bR^indaavanaad gR^ihamaiyathaaH || 9

Thus, that demon Baka, went to Yamaloka or the abode of death, as if eager to meethis dead sister Poothana, already there, or as if to look forward to welcoming hisyounger brother, Agha, (who would soon follow him in like manner). Then, while thegods were showering flowers on Thee from the sky, Thou returned home fromBrindaavana.

Dasakam: 050 -- Shlokam: 10

ललितमुरलीनादं दूरान्निशम्य वधूजनै-
स्त्वरितमुपगम्यारादारूढमोदमुदीक्षित: ।
जनितजननीनन्दानन्द: समीरणमन्दिर-
प्रथितवसते शौरे दूरीकुरुष्व ममामयान् ॥१०॥ 

lalita muraliinaadaM δυυρααννισηαμυ vadhuujanaiH

tvaritamupagamyaaraadaaruuDhamOdamudiikshitaH |

janitajananiinandaanandaH samiiraNamandiraprathitavasate

shaure duuriikuruShva mamaamayaan ||10

The Gopikaas heard the sweet sound of Thy flute and rushed with great joy to have a glimpse of Thee. Thy parents Yashoda and Nanda were also very delighted to see Thee. O Thou Shauri! (Vaasudeva) Who are well known to be residing in the famous temple of Guruvaayur, be pleased to expell my ailments.

Narayaneeyam Dasakam: 49 -- Journey to Brindavan

Dasakam: 49 -- Journey to Brindavan

Vrindavan, a village - once noted for its fragrant groves, is where he spent an eventful youth. Brindaban, this holy place is the site of the original forest or forested region, in which Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It is believed that Lord Krishna was raised there in the cow-herding village of Gokula by His foster parents .

 

Upset by the various bad happenings,The falling of the trees and other such incidents, which had disturbed the minds of the Gopas, who felt these, were bad omens, as they were not aware of Thy divine glory and power;  the Yadavas decide to move out of Gokula shift to Vrindavana (literally forest of Thulasi) near the Govardhana mountain as well as on the banks of river Yamuna.. Krishna likes the new place and started wandering here and therewith  other cowherd boys in grazing the calves.

The name 'Vrindavan' is a derivative of the term 'Vrinda', which is akin to Tulsi plant that grows profusely throughout the length and breadth of the city. Legend says that the entire surroundings were a tulsi coppice at one time. Some others believe that the term Vrindavan stands for Vrinda devi, one among the milkmaids.

Nandagrama, Vrindavan. Place where Krishna played His childhood pastimes(Courtesy Google image)

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 01

भवत्प्रभावाविदुरा हि गोपास्तरुप्रपातादिकमत्र गोष्ठे ।
अहेतुमुत्पातगणं विशङ्क्य प्रयातुमन्यत्र मनो वितेनु: ॥१॥

bhavatprabhaavaaviduraa hi gOpaaH taruprapaataadikamatra gOShThe |

ahetumutpaatagaNaM vishankya prayaatumanyatra manO vitenuH || 1

The falling of the trees and other such incidents, which had disturbed the minds of the Gopas, who felt these, were bad omens, as they were not aware of Thy divine glory and power; so they decided to move out of Gokula.

 

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 02 
तत्रोपनन्दाभिधगोपवर्यो जगौ भवत्प्रेरणयैव नूनम् ।
इत: प्रतीच्यां विपिनं मनोज्ञं वृन्दावनं नाम विराजतीति ॥२॥

tatrOpanandaabhidha gOpavaryO jagau bhavatpreraNayaiva nuunam |

itaH pratiichyaaM vipinaM manOj~naM bR^indaavanaM naama viraajatiiti || 2

Then, an elderly, respected Gopa, known as Upananda, prompted by Thee from within,suggested migrating to the fertile and charming forest region of Brindaavana, situatedto the west of their present homeland.

 Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 03
बृहद्वनं तत् खलु नन्दमुख्या विधाय गौष्ठीनमथ क्षणेन ।
त्वदन्वितत्वज्जननीनिविष्टगरिष्ठयानानुगता विचेलु: ॥३॥
 

bR^ihadvanaM tatkhalu nandamukhyaa vidhaaya gauShThiinamatha kshaNena |

tvadanvita tvajjananii niviShTa gariShTha yaanaanugataa vicheluH || 3

Then Nanda and others, full of enthusiasm, abandoning their present dwelling place,set out for that dense forest region, trudging behind that big cart, in which Thou seated along with Thy mother,

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 04

अनोमनोज्ञध्वनिधेनुपालीखुरप्रणादान्तरतो वधूभि: ।
भवद्विनोदालपिताक्षराणि प्रपीय नाज्ञायत मार्गदैर्घ्यम् ॥४॥

anO manOj~nadhvani dhenupaalii khurapraNaadaantaratO vadhuubhiH |

bhavadvinOdaalapitaaksharaaNi prapiiya naaj~naayata maarga dairghyam || 4

The Gopikaas did not feel the distance of the path covered, as they were fully engrossed in The rhythmic sounds of the rolling carts and the clattering of the hooves of the cows,and Thy sweet incoherent baby prattle, made the journey so enjoyable that nobodyknew how long the road to Brindaavana was.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 05 
 निरीक्ष्य वृन्दावनमीश नन्दत्प्रसूनकुन्दप्रमुखद्रुमौघम् ।
अमोदथा: शाद्वलसान्द्रलक्ष्म्या हरिन्मणीकुट्टिमपुष्टशोभम् ॥५॥

niriikshya bR^indaavanamiisha nandatprasuuna kunda pramukhadrumaugham|

amOdathaaH shaadvala saandra lakshmyaa harinmaNii kuTTimapuShTa shObham || 5

O Lord! The Kunda flowers were in full bloom and there were clusters of trees all around.The lush green grassland looked like a floor paved with emeralds. The Brindavana was extremely pretty and made you happy

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 06

नवाकनिर्व्यूढनिवासभेदेष्वशेषगोपेषु सुखासितेषु ।
वनश्रियं गोपकिशोरपालीविमिश्रित: पर्यगलोकथास्त्वम् ॥६॥

navaaka nirvyuuDha nivaasa bhedeShvasheSha gOpeShu sukhaasiteShu |

vanashriyaM gOpakishOrapaalii vimishritaH paryagalOkathaastvam || 6

The Gopas built their Separate new houses were built in the shape of a semi-circle, and settled down comfortably in their various homes Along with the young boys of the Gopas, Thou went about the whole place looking around admiringly, and enjoying the beauty of the beautiful scenery.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 07 

अरालमार्गागतनिर्मलापां मरालकूजाकृतनर्मलापाम् ।
निरन्तरस्मेरसरोजवक्त्रां कलिन्दकन्यां समलोकयस्त्वम् ॥७॥

araalamaargaagata nirmalaapaaM maraalakuujaakR^ita narmalaapaam |

nirantarasmera sarOjavaktraaM kalindakanyaaM samalOkayastvam || 7

Thou saw The river Kaalindi the daughter of Kalinda, Kaalindi or Yamunaa river which was flowing with clear waters through winding ways. The echoes of the cooing of the swans enhanced the sweet sound of the river. The thick growth of the full blown lotuses was like her ever smiling face. Thy heart  fill withjoy.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 08 
मयूरकेकाशतलोभनीयं मयूखमालाशबलं मणीनाम् ।
विरिञ्चलोकस्पृशमुच्चशृङ्गैर्गिरिं च गोवर्धनमैक्षथास्त्वम् ॥८॥

mayuurakekaashatalObhaniiyaM mayuukhamaalaashabalaM maNiinaam |

viri~nchalOkaspR^ishamuchchashR^iNgairgiriM chagOvardhanamaikshathaastvam || 8

Thou also saw the majestic Govardhana mountain. It was attractive by resounding with the cries ofnumerous peacocks, and shining with a multitude of coloured rays of the gems it contained. Its high peaks were as though touching the abode of Brahmaa

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 09 
 समं ततो गोपकुमारकैस्त्वं समन्ततो यत्र वनान्तमागा: ।
ततस्ततस्तां कुटिलामपश्य: कलिन्दजां रागवतीमिवैकाम् ॥९॥

samaM tatO gOpakumaarakaistvam samantatO yatra vanaantamaagaaH |

tatastatastaaM kuTilaamapashyaH kalindajaaM raagavatiimivaikaam || 9

Wherever Thou wandered with the gopa children, in and out of that forest, And seeing there the Kalindi river fully flowing in curves, as though she was a lovelorn  damsel, waiting to meet Thee in solitude.

Dasakam: 049 -- Slokam: 10 
तथाविधेऽस्मिन् विपिने पशव्ये समुत्सुको वत्सगणप्रचारे ।
चरन् सरामोऽथ कुमारकैस्त्वं समीरगेहाधिप पाहि रोगात् ॥१०॥   

tathaa vidhe(a)smin vipine pashavye samutsukO vatsagaNaprachaare |

charan saraamO(a)tha kumaarakaistvaM samiiragehaadhipa paahi rOgaat ||10

Oh Guruvayurappa ! May Thou who wandered in that forest, with a grassland mostsuitable for rearing cattle, along with Balarama and other gopa children, tending thecalves, guard me against disease.

Narayaneeyam Dasakam: 48 -- Nalakubara and Manigriva

 

Nalakuvara and Maṇigriva were great devotees of Lord Śiva, but because of material opulence they became so extravagant and senseless that one day they were enjoying with naked girls in a lake and shamelessly walking here and there. Suddenly Nārada Muni passed by, but they were so maddened by their wealth and false prestige that even though they saw Nārada Muni present, they remained naked and were not even ashamed. In other words, because of opulence and false prestige, they lost their sense of common decency.

Therefore Narada Muni set an example by cursing these two persons, Nalakuvara and Maṇigriva, to become dull and unconscious like trees. This was a fit punishment. But because After mother Yaśodā bound Kṛiṣhṇa and became engaged in other household affairs, Kṛiṣhṇa observed two yamala-arjuna trees, which were actually Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva, two sons of Kuvera who had been condemned by Nārada Muni to become trees. Kṛiṣhṇa by His mercy, now began to proceed toward the trees to fulfill the desire of Nārada Muni.is always merciful, even though they were punished they were fortunate enough to see the Supreme Personality of Godhead face to face. Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva became twin arjuna trees and remained in the courtyard of mother Yaśodā and Nanda Mahārāja, waiting for the opportunity to see Kṛiṣhṇa directly. Lord Krishna by the desire of His devotee.

Sri Krishna moving the wooden grinding mortar ends when he pulls it through two trees that were standing close by in Vrindavan. The two trees were Nalakuvara and Manigriva who were cursed by Sage Narada to become trees. They got Moksha when Krishna pulled the two trees down using the wooden grinding mortar. , uprooted these yamala-arjuna trees, and when Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva were thus delivered by Kṛiṣhṇa after one hundred years of the devas, their old consciousness revived, and they offered Kṛiṣhṇa prayers suitable to be offered by demigods. Having thus gotten the opportunity to see Kṛiṣhṇa face to face, they understood how merciful Nārada Muni was, and therefore they expressed their indebtedness to him and thanked him. Then, after circumambulating the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kṛiṣhṇa ,they departed for their respective abodes.

Dasakam: 48 -- Nalakubara and Manigriva  

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 01

मुदा सुरौघैस्त्वमुदारसम्मदै-
रुदीर्य दामोदर इत्यभिष्टुत: ।
मृदुदर: स्वैरमुलूखले लग-
न्नदूरतो द्वौ ककुभावुदैक्षथा: ॥१॥

mudaa suraughaistvamudaara sammadaiH udiirya daamOdara ityabhiShTutaH |

mR^iduudaraH svairamuluukhale lagannaduuratOdvau kakubhaavudaikshathaaH || 1

Thou were joyfully named Daamodara by the group of sages who were watching Thee with great happiness, and they praised and glorified Thee. Thou who with a tender belly were attached to the mortar, saw two Kakubha (Arjuna) trees not far away.

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 02

कुबेरसूनुर्नलकूबराभिध:
परो मणिग्रीव इति प्रथां गत: ।
महेशसेवाधिगतश्रियोन्मदौ
चिरं किल त्वद्विमुखावखेलताम् ॥२॥

kubera suunurnalakuubaraabhidhaH parO maNigriiva iti prathaaM gataH |

maheshasevaadhigata shriyOnmadau chiraM kila tvadvimukhaavakhelataam || 2

The two sons of Kuber, (the god of wealth) one known as Nalakubara and the other one known as Manigreeva became very well known. By worshipping Shiva they also attained great prosperity and because of the pride of wealth they became very haughty and indifferent to Thee. For a very long time they led a very wayward life. 

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 03

सुरापगायां किल तौ मदोत्कटौ
सुरापगायद्बहुयौवतावृतौ ।
विवाससौ केलिपरौ स नारदो
भवत्पदैकप्रवणो निरैक्षत ॥३॥
 

suraapagaayaaM kila tau madOtkaTau suraapagaayad bahuyauvataa vR^itau |

vivaasasau keliparau sa naaradO bhavatpadaika pravaNO niraikshata || 3

Naarada who is devoted to Thee alone, once saw these two sporting in the Ganges which is the river of the gods. They were in an intoxicated state having drunk wine and were surrounded by young intoxicated damsels, stark naked, singing and sporting in the Ganges waters.

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 04

भिया प्रियालोकमुपात्तवाससं
पुरो निरीक्ष्यापि मदान्धचेतसौ ।
इमौ भवद्भक्त्युपशान्तिसिद्धये
मुनिर्जगौ शान्तिमृते कुत: सुखम् ॥४॥
 

bhiyaa priyaalOkamupaattavaasasaM purO niriikshyaapi madaandha chetasau |

imau bhavadbhaktyupashaanti siddhaye munirjagau shaantimR^ite kutaHsukham || 4

Seeing the sage, their beloved female companions, gathered up their clothes, in panic,and left the place. Even then these two sons of Kubera, still intoxicated by liquor, didnot come to their senses. Sage Narada, therefore cursed them so that they wouldregain unmitigated devotion to Thee, and obtain peace of mind. Without a calm mind,happiness will be totally absent.

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 05

युवामवाप्तौ ककुभात्मतां चिरं
हरिं निरीक्ष्याथ पदं स्वमाप्नुतम् ।
इतीरेतौ तौ भवदीक्षणस्पृहां
गतौ व्रजान्ते ककुभौ बभूवतु: ॥५॥

yuvaamavaaptau kakubhaatmataaM chiraM hariM niriikshyaatha padaMsvamaapnutam |

itiiritau tau bhavadiikshaNaspR^ihaaM gatau vrajaante kakubhaubabhuuvatuH || 5

Sage Narada, cursed  You two will become Kakubha trees for long. Then when you see Hari, you two will get to your own state.' Being thus told by the sage, desiring to get Thy vision, they went to the outskirts of Vraja and became Kakubha trees.

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 06

अतन्द्रमिन्द्रद्रुयुगं तथाविधं
समेयुषा मन्थरगामिना त्वया ।
तिरायितोलूखलरोधनिर्धुतौ
चिराय जीर्णौ परिपातितौ तरू ॥६॥

atandramindradruyugaM tathaavidhaM sameyuShaa mantharagaaminaa tvayaa |

tiraayitOluukhalarOdhanirdhutau chiraaya jiirNau paripaatitau taruu ||6

Dragging the mortar, Thou moved steadily and purposefully toward those two trees,already worn out at the roots due to age; entering between them with the mortar behindThee, Thou made them fall by the mortar getting entangled in their roots.6 

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 07
अभाजि शाखिद्वितयं यदा त्वया
तदैव तद्गर्भतलान्निरेयुषा ।
महात्विषा यक्षयुगेन तत्क्षणा-
दभाजि गोविन्द भवानपि स्तवै: ॥७॥

abhaaji shaakhidvitayaM yadaa tvayaa tadaiva tadgarbhatalaannireyuShaa |

mahaatviShaa yakshayugena tatkshaNaadabhaaji gOvinda bhavaanapi stavaiH || 7

Oh Govinda ! No sooner were the two trees uprrooted, than there appeared from themtwo radiant Yakshas singing hymns of Thy glory.7

  Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 08

इहान्यभक्तोऽपि समेष्यति क्रमात्
भवन्तमेतौ खलु रुद्रसेवकौ ।
मुनिप्रसादाद्भव्दङ्घ्रिमागतौ
गतौ वृणानौ खलु भक्तिमुत्तमाम् ॥८॥

ihaanya bhaktO(a)pi sameShyati kramaad bhavantametau khalu rudrasevakau |

muni prasaadaad bhavadanghri maagatau gatau vR^iNaanau khalubhaktimuttamaam || 8

Here, in Thy Krishna incarnation even those who worship other deities, willeventually become devoted to Thee. Thus by the blessing of Sage Narada, these twodevotees of Rudra, finally took shelter at Thy feet, and asking only for the boon ofeverlasting devotion to Thee, went back to their abode.8

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam: 09ततस्तरूद्दारणदारुणारव-
प्रकम्पिसम्पातिनि गोपमण्डले ।
विलज्जितत्वज्जननीमुखेक्षिणा
व्यमोक्षि नन्देन भवान् विमोक्षद: ॥९॥

tatastaruuddaaraNa daaruNaarava prakampi sampaatini gOpamaNDale |

vilajjita tvajjananii mukhekshiNaavyamOkshi nandena bhavaan vimOkshadaH || 9

Then by the falling of the trees, which caused the frightening sound, the group of Gopas were frightened and rushed to the spot trembling. As Nanda glanced at Thy mother meaningfully, she felt very ashamed. He then released Thee from the mortar, who releases everyone from the bonds of Samsaara.9

Dasakam: 048 -- Shlokam:10
महीरुहोर्मध्यगतो बतार्भको
हरे: प्रभावादपरिक्षतोऽधुना ।
इति ब्रुवाणैर्गमितो गृहं भवान्
मरुत्पुराधीश्वर पाहि मां गदात् ॥१०॥

mahiiruhOrmadhyagatO bataarbhakO hareH prabhaavaadaparikshatO(a)dhunaa |

iti bruvaaNairgamitO gR^ihaM bhavaan marutpuraadhiishvara paahi maamgadaat || 10

Having entered the interspace of the two trees and the trees having fallen, it is only God's grace that the child is safe and unhurt today.' As they said so they carried Thee to the house. OhGuruvayurappa ! May Thou of such miracles, save me from my troubles and Save me from my ailments.