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॥ द्विषष्टितमोऽध्यायः - ६२ ॥
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Discourse LXII
Aniruddha made captive (Preamble)
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राजोवाच ।
बाणस्य तनयामूषामुपयेमे यदूत्तमः ।
तत्र युद्धमभूद्घोरं हरिशङ्करयोर्महत् ।
एतत्सर्वं महायोगिन् समाख्यातुं त्वमर्हसि ॥ १॥
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The king (Parikṣit) submitted : Aniruddha, a (veritable) jewel among the Yadus, married Bāṇa's daughter, Uṣā, and in that connection (I am told) a great and terrible combat ensued between Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Lord Śaṅkara. May you be pleased to tell me all this in detail, O great Yogi ! (1) (1)
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श्रीशुक उवाच ।
बाणः पुत्रशतज्येष्ठो बलेरासीन्महात्मनः ।
येन वामनरूपाय हरयेऽदायि मेदिनी ॥ २॥
तस्यौरसः सुतो बाणः शिवभक्तिरतः सदा ।
मान्यो वदान्यो धीमांश्च सत्यसन्धो दृढव्रतः ॥ ३॥
शोणिताख्ये पुरे रम्ये स राज्यमकरोत्पुरा ।
तस्य शम्भोः प्रसादेन किङ्करा इव तेऽमराः ।
सहस्रबाहुर्वाद्येन ताण्डवेऽतोषयन्मृडम् ॥ ४॥
भगवान् सर्वभूतेशः शरण्यो भक्तवत्सलः ।
वरेण छन्दयामास स तं वव्रे पुराधिपम् ॥ ५॥
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Śrī Śuka replied : Bāṇa was the eldest of the hundred sons of the high-souled Bali, by whom the (entire) globe was given away to the Lord who appeared (before him) in the form of the divine Dwarf. (2)
Sprung from his loins, Bāṇa even took delight in devotion to Lord Śiva. He was worthy of honour, liberal-minded, intelligent, true to his word and of firm resolve. (3)
He in those days ruled over the beautiful city known by the name of Śoṇitapura. By the grace of Lord Śiva the gods, though adorable (themselves), behaved towards him as servants. Endowed (as he was) with a thousand arms, he propitiated Lord Śiva (the Delighter of all) by playing upon (various) musical instruments during the latter's Tāṇḍava dance. (4)
The almighty Śaṅkara, the Ruler of all created beings, who affords shelter to all and is (so) fond of His devotees, bade him ask (of Him) a boon of his choice. Bāṇāsura sought His (constant) presence as a guardian of his city. (5) (2-5)
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स एकदाऽऽह गिरिशं पार्श्वस्थं वीर्यदुर्मदः ।
किरीटेनार्कवर्णेन संस्पृशंस्तत्पदाम्बुजम् ॥ ६॥
नमस्ये त्वां महादेव लोकानां गुरुमीश्वरम् ।
पुंसामपूर्णकामानां कामपूरामराङ्घ्रिपम् ॥ ७॥
दोःसहस्रं त्वया दत्तं परं भाराय मेऽभवत् ।
त्रिलोक्यां प्रतियोद्धारं न लभे त्वदृते समम् ॥ ८॥
कण्डूत्या निभृतैर्दोर्भिर्युयुत्सुर्दिग्गजानहम् ।
आद्यायां चूर्णयन्नद्रीन् भीतास्तेऽपि प्रदुद्रुवुः ॥ ९॥
तच्छ्रुत्वा भगवान् क्रुद्धः केतुस्ते भज्यते यदा ।
त्वद्दर्पघ्नं भवेन्मूढ संयुगं मत्समेन ते ॥ १०॥
इत्युक्तः कुमतिर्हृष्टः स्वगृहं प्राविशन्नृप ।
प्रतीक्षन् गिरिशादेशं स्ववीर्यनशनं कुधीः ॥ ११॥
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Touching His lotus-feet with his crown shining like the sun, Bāṇa, intoxicated as he was with the pride of his prowess, spoke one day to the Lord of Kallāsa, who was standing beside him, (as follows:—) (6)
"I bow to You, the Preceptor and Ruler of all the worlds, the celestial tree which grants the desires of men whose longings have not been sated, O supreme Deity! (7)
The thousand arms given by You (by way of a boon) have only proved a burden to me (so far); (for) in (all) the three worlds I do not find a well-matched rival other than You. (8)
Eager to fight, I proceeded, O most ancient Person, against the elephants guarding the quarters, pounding the mountains (even as I marched) with my arms full of itching (for a combat); but they too took speedily to their heels in terror." (9)
The Lord flew into a rage to hear that and said, "When your ensign is broken, your encounter will take place with one equal to Me; that will crush your pride, O foolish one!" (10)
Thus spoken to, the fool with a perverted mind withdrew to his palace, full of joy, O king, awaiting the fulfilment of the augury of Lord Śiva (the Lord of Kallāsa), even though it was expected to deal a crushing blow to his power. (11) (6-11)
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तस्योषा नाम दुहिता स्वप्ने प्राद्युम्निना रतिम् ।
कन्यालभत कान्तेन प्रागदृष्टश्रुतेन सा ॥ १२॥
सा तत्र तमपश्यन्ती क्वासि कान्तेति वादिनी ।
सखीनां मध्य उत्तस्थौ विह्वला व्रीडिता भृशम् ॥ १३॥
बाणस्य मन्त्री कुम्भाण्डश्चित्रलेखा च तत्सुता ।
सख्यपृच्छत्सखीमूषां कौतूहलसमन्विता ॥ १४॥
कं त्वं मृगयसे सुभ्रूः कीदृशस्ते मनोरथः ।
हस्तग्राहं न तेऽद्यापि राजपुत्र्युपलक्षये ॥ १५॥
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Even as a virgin, his daughter, Ūṣā by name, enjoyed in a dream sexual delight with the lovely son of Pradyumna (viz., Aniruddha), who had (however) neither been seen nor heard of (by her) before. (12)
Not finding him there (on opening her eyes), she got up in a state of excitement saying, "Where are you, my darling!" in the midst of her girl companions, and felt greatly abashed. (13)
Kumbhāṇḍa was the minister of Bāṇa and Citralekhā, his daughter. Full of curiosity she, a (constant) companion of Ūṣā, questioned her friend (thus):—(14)
O princess of charming eyebrows! whom are you looking for and what is the nature of your longing? I do not find till today anyone who has espoused you. (15) (12-15)
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ऊषोवाच ।
दृष्टः कश्चिन्नरः स्वप्ने श्यामः कमललोचनः ।
पीतवासा बृहद्बाहुर्योषितां हृदयङ्गमः ॥ १६॥
तमहं मृगये कान्तं पाययित्वाधरं मधु ।
क्वापि यातः स्पृहयतीं क्षिप्त्वा मां वृजिनार्णवे ॥ १७॥
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Ūṣā replied : In my dream was seen a certain youngman of dark-brown hue, with long arms and lotus-like eyes, clad in yellow and captivating the heart of women. (16)
I am in quest of that darling, who having allowed me to drink the honey of his lips, has gone to some unknown destination, plunging me, though thirsting (yet), into an ocean of misery. (17) (16-17)
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चित्रलेखोवाच ।
व्यसनं तेऽपकर्षामि त्रिलोक्यां यदि भाव्यते ।
तमानेष्ये नरं यस्ते मनोहर्ता तमादिश ॥ १८॥
इत्युक्त्वा देवगन्धर्वसिद्धचारणपन्नगान् ।
दैत्यविद्याधरान् यक्षान् मनुजांश्च यथालिखत् ॥ १९॥
मनुजेषु च सा वृष्णीन् शूरमानकदुन्दुभिम् ।
व्यलिखद्रामकृष्णौ च प्रद्युम्नं वीक्ष्य लज्जिता ॥ २०॥
अनिरुद्धं विलिखितं वीक्ष्योषावाङ्मुखी ह्रिया ।
सोऽसावसाविति प्राह स्मयमाना महीपते ॥ २१॥
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Citralekhā said : "I shall bring the youth who has stolen your heart, if he is traced (by you) in the three worlds (the elite of which are going to be depicted by me), and dispel your agony (thereby). Point him out." (18)
Having said so, she drew faithful sketches of gods, Gandharvas (heavenly musicians), Siddhas (a class of superhuman beings endowed with mystic powers), Cāraṇas (celestial bards), Nāgas (a class of superhuman beings—half men and half serpents), Daityas (demons), Vidyādharas (artistes of gods), Yakṣas (a class of demigods) and human beings. (19)
Among men she portrayed the Vṛṣṇis, viz., Śūra, Vasudeva, Balarāma and Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Perceiving Pradyumna, Uṣā blushed. (20)
Beholding Aniruddha portrayed with particular care, Uṣā cast down her face through shyness, O king, and smilingly exclaimed: "It is he, it is he !" (21) (18-21)
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चित्रलेखा तमाज्ञाय पौत्रं कृष्णस्य योगिनी ।
ययौ विहायसा राजन् द्वारकां कृष्णपालिताम् ॥ २२॥
तत्र सुप्तं सुपर्यङ्के प्राद्युम्निं योगमास्थिता ।
गृहीत्वा शोणितपुरं सख्यै प्रियमदर्शयत् ॥ २३॥
सा च तं सुन्दरवरं विलोक्य मुदितानना ।
दुष्प्रेक्ष्ये स्वगृहे पुम्भी रेमे प्राद्युम्निना समम् ॥ २४॥
परार्ध्यवासः स्रग्गन्धधूपदीपासनादिभिः ।
पानभोजनभक्ष्यैश्च वाक्यैः शुश्रूषयार्चितः ॥ २५॥
गूढः कन्यापुरे शश्वत्प्रवृद्धस्नेहया तया ।
नाहर्गणान् स बुबुधे ऊषयापहृतेन्द्रियः ॥ २६॥
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Concluding him to be Śrī Kṛṣṇa's grandson, Citralekhā, who possessed Yogic powers, journeyed, O king, through the air to Dwārakā protected by Śrī Kṛṣṇa (Himself). (22)
Resorting to her Yogic powers, she bore away Aniruddha (son of Pradyumna), (who had been) lying asleep there on a beautiful bed, to Śoṇitapura and showed her friend the object of her love. (23)
With her face lit up with joy to behold the loveliest of the lovely, she enjoyed life with him in her palace, which could not be easily peeped into by males. (24)
Honoured with exquisite raiment, garlands, sandal-paste, incense, lights, seats etc., drinks, food and other edibles, as well as with (loving) words and (bodily) service, and remaining concealed in the maidens' apartments, with his mind captivated by the said Uṣā—whose love (for him) was constantly increasing by leaps and bounds—Aniruddha had no idea of the number of days (that slipped away). (25-26) (22-26)
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तां तथा यदुवीरेण भुज्यमानां हतव्रताम् ।
हेतुभिर्लक्षयाञ्चक्रुराप्रीतां दुरवच्छदैः ॥ २७॥
भटा आवेदयाञ्चक्रू राजंस्ते दुहितुर्वयम् ।
विचेष्टितं लक्षयामः कन्यायाः कुलदूषणम् ॥ २८॥
अनपायिभिरस्माभिर्गुप्तायाश्च गृहे प्रभो ।
कन्याया दूषणं पुम्भिर्दुष्प्रेक्षाया न विद्महे ॥ २९॥
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While she was being thus (secretly) enjoyed by Aniruddha (the hero of Yadu's race) and felt overjoyed, the eunuchs (in charge of the gynaeceum) noticed her, through marks that could hardly be concealed, as having been deprived of her virginhood. They reported (to Bāṇa as follows):—"O king, we notice the conduct of your virgin daughter to be such as is apt to cast a stain on your family. (27-28)
We are unable to make out how came about the defloration of your daughter, who is constantly guarded by us in her house and could not (as such) be easily perceived by men."(29) (27-29)
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ततः प्रव्यथितो बाणो दुहितुः श्रुतदूषणः ।
त्वरितः कन्यकागारं प्राप्तोऽद्राक्षीद्यदूद्वहम् ॥ ३०॥
कामात्मजं तं भुवनैकसुन्दरं
श्यामं पिशङ्गाम्बरमम्बुजेक्षणम् ।
बृहद्भुजं कुण्डलकुन्तलत्विषा
स्मितावलोकेन च मण्डिताननम् ॥ ३१॥
दीव्यन्तमक्षैः प्रिययाभिनृम्णया
तदङ्गसङ्गस्तनकुङ्कुमस्रजम् ।
बाह्वोर्दधानं मधुमल्लिकाश्रितां
तस्याग्र आसीनमवेक्ष्य विस्मितः ॥ ३२॥
स तं प्रविष्टं वृतमाततायिभि-
र्भटैरनीकैरवलोक्य माधवः ।
उद्यम्य मौर्वं परिघं व्यवस्थितो
यथान्तको दण्डधरो जिघांसया ॥ ३३॥
जिघृक्षया तान् परितः प्रसर्पतः
शुनो यथा सूकरयूथपोहऽनत् ।
ते हन्यमाना भवनाद्विनिर्गता
निर्भिन्नमूर्धोरुभुजाः प्रदुद्रुवुः ॥ ३४॥
तं नागपाशैर्बलिनन्दनो बली
घ्नन्तं स्वसैन्यं कुपितो बबन्ध ह ।
ऊषा भृशं शोकविषादविह्वला
बद्धं निशम्याश्रुकलाक्ष्यरौदिषीत् ॥ ३५॥
इति श्रीमद्भागवते महापुराणे पारमहंस्यां
संहितायां दशमस्कन्धे उत्तरार्धे अनिरुद्धबन्धो
नाम द्विषष्टितमोऽध्यायः ॥ ६२॥
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Sore distressed to hear (the news) of his daughter's pollution, Bāṇa hastened thence to the maidens' apartments and noticed there Aniruddha (a jewel among the Yadus). (30)
Bāṇāsura was taken aback to behold Aniruddha, sprung from the loins of Pradyumna (who was no other than Love incarnate), (and therefore) exceptionally charming in all the (three) worlds—dark-brown of hue, clad in yellow, having lotus-like eyes and long arms, a face lit up with the lustre of his ear-rings and (curly) locks as well as with his smiling glances, playing at dice with his darling—who was decked with festal ornaments all over her body—and seated in front of her, and wearing between his arms a wreath of jasmine flowers peculiar to the vernal season, tinged with the saffron painted on her breasts, during his bodily contact with her. (31-32)
Perceiving Bāṇāsura to have entered the room, surrounded by a detachment of armed soldiers, Aniruddha (a scion of Madhu) stood firmly taking up (in his hand) a steel bludgeon with intent to make short work of them (all) like Yama (the god of death) wielding his rod (of punishment). (33)
Like the leader of a pack of boars killing (an army of) dogs, he made short work of the warriors even as they rushed on all sides with intent to seize him. Being struck by him, they issued out of the mansion and ran helter-skelter with their heads, thighs and arms smashed. (34)
The powerful Bāṇāsura (the son of Bali) got enraged and bound Aniruddha with the cords of serpents, while he was (busy) exterminating his army, so the tradition goes. Overwhelmed with grief and despondency to hear of his bondage, Ūṣā loudly wailed with tear-drops in her eyes. (35)
Thus ends the sixty-second discourse entitled "Aniruddha taken captive," in the latter half of Book Ten of the great and glorious Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, otherwise known as the Paramahārhsa-Sarhhitā. (30-35)
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