स्वयम्भू पुराण

By whom the supreme Dharma was illuminated in the three worlds,
I bow to that glorious, supreme Buddha, who is my refuge and shelter.

जसले तीनै लोकहरूमा परम धर्मलाई प्रकाशित गर्नुभयो,
म त्यो महाबुद्धलाई प्रणाम गर्छु, जो मेरो शरण र आश्रय हुनुहुन्छ।

Having bowed to the Lord of the three worlds, the abode of the Dharma essence,
I shall now explain the glory of Swayambhu; listen attentively.

तीनै लोकका ईश्वर, धर्मधातुको मन्दिरलाई नमस्कार गरेर,
म अब स्वयम्भूको उपदेश वर्णन गर्न लागिरहेको छु; ध्यानपूर्वक सुन!

Whoever listens to this sacred story of the origin of Swayambhu with devotion,
Will surely become a Bodhisattva, possessing the pure threefold body.

जो कोही यो स्वयम्भूको उत्पत्तिको पवित्र कथा श्रद्धाले सुनिन्छ,
त्यो निश्चय नै शुद्ध त्रिकायाको धनी बोधिसत्त्व हुनेछ।

Long ago, the wise Jayaśrī, the son of the Sugata,
Dwelled in the Bodhi Maṇḍa monastery, engaged in contemplation.

पुरातन समयमा, सुगतपुत्र जयश्री,
बोधिमण्ड विहारमा बसेर ध्यानमा संलग्न थिए।

There, a Bodhisattva named Jineśvara, of great intellect,
Approached Jayaśrī with devotion and sought refuge in him.

त्यहाँ एक बुद्धिसम्पन्न बोधिसत्त्व, जिनेश्वर नामक,
श्रद्धापूर्वक जयश्रीकाे शरणमा गए।

Then the wise Jayaśrī, who is devoted to the welfare of all beings,
Took his seat in the assembly to expound the true Dharma.

त्यसपछि बुद्धिमान जयश्री, जो सबै प्राणहरूको हितमा समर्पित थिए,
सच्चा धर्म प्रचार गर्न सभा आसनमा बस्नुभयो।

There gathered all great beings, Bodhisattvas, sons of the Jina,
Arhats, monks, celibates, and disciples.

त्यहाँ सबै महात्मा, बोधिसत्त्व, जिनका पुत्रहरू,
अर्हत, भिक्षुहरू, ब्रह्मचारी, र श्रावकहरू उपस्थित भए।

Nuns, celibate women, devotees, and lay practitioners,
As well as householders and other noble individuals.

भिक्षुणीहरू, ब्रह्मचारीनीहरू, व्रतीहरू, उपासकहरू,
उपासिका र अन्य गृहस्थहरू पनि त्यहाँ उपस्थित भए।

Brahmins, ascetics, seekers, and hermits,
Kings, ministers, counselors, military chiefs, and city officials.

ब्राह्मण, तपस्वी, तीर्थयात्री, र साधकहरू,
राजाहरू, मन्त्रीहरू, सल्लाहकारहरू, सेना प्रमुखहरू, र नगर प्रमुखहरू।

Villagers, townsfolk, and others from different regions,
Came with devotion to partake in the nectar of the true Dharma.

गाउँलेहरू, शहरका बासिन्दाहरू र अन्य क्षेत्रका मानिसहरू,
श्रद्धाका साथ सत्य धर्मको अमृत ग्रहण गर्न आए।

In that assembly, the revered Jayaśrī, seated with dignity,
Was worshipped with reverence and bowed to by all in proper order.

त्यो सभामा, सम्माननीय जयश्री, जो गरिमामय आसनमा विराजमान थिए,
सविनय पूजित गरिए र सभाका सदस्यहरूले क्रमबद्ध रूपमा नमन गरे।

With folded hands, all gathered around, encircling him respectfully,
Fixing their gaze upon him and seeking shelter with complete focus.

हात जोडेर सबैले उनको वरिपरि परिक्रमा गरे,
श्रद्धाका साथ उनको संरक्षणमा गए।

Seeing all those assembled, eager to listen to the true Dharma,
The Bodhisattva Jinaśrī stood up.

सच्चा धर्म सुन्न उत्सुक ती सबैलाई देखेर,
बोधिसत्त्व जिनश्री उठे।

Draped in his upper robe and folding his hands in salutation,
He knelt on the ground and, looking around, spoke as follows.

ऊपरको वस्त्र ओढेर, हात जोड्दै,
जमिनमा घुँडा टेकेर, चारैतिर हेर्दै यसरी बोले।

Revered one, I desire to undertake the Bodhisattva vow,
But first, what discipline should I observe to remain focused?

आदरणीय, म बोधिसत्त्व व्रत लिन चाहन्छु,
तर पहिले के व्रत लिनु पर्छ र कसरी ध्यानमग्न रहन सकिन्छ?

Please guide us all by enlightening us,
So that we may walk the path of enlightenment with virtue.

कृपया हामी सबैलाई मार्गनिर्देशन दिनुहोस्,
जसले गर्दा हामी ज्ञानमार्गमा सही रूपमा अघि बढ्न सक्छौं।

Hearing this request, the son of the Sugata,
The wise Jayaśrī, addressed the assembly with these words.

यो अनुरोध सुनेपछि, सुगतपुत्र,
ज्ञानमय जयश्रीले सभालाई यसरी सम्बोधन गरे।

Listen, dear ones, if you aspire to take the Bodhisattva vow,
I shall now explain the method for fulfilling that aspiration.

हे प्रियहरू, यदि तिमीहरू बोधिसत्त्व व्रत लिन चाहन्छौ,
म तिमीहरूलाई त्यो व्रत पूरा गर्न विधि सिकाउँछु।

To undertake the Bodhisattva vow in this world,
One must first seek refuge in a true teacher.

यो संसारमा बोधिसत्त्व व्रत लिन,
पहिले सच्चा गुरुको शरण लिनुपर्छ।

Obeying the teacher's instructions and following the prescribed path,
One should wholeheartedly practice the teachings as directed.

गुरुको आज्ञा पालन गर्दै, गुरुले बताएको मार्गमा चल्दै,
तिनीको शिक्षालाई पूर्ण समर्पणका साथ अभ्यास गर्नुपर्छ।

After bathing in sacred waters, purifying the mind, and taking refuge in the Three Jewels,
They worship as prescribed, holding enlightenment as their ultimate goal.

पवित्र तीर्थमा स्नान गरेर, मन शुद्ध बनाएर, त्रिरत्नमा शरण लिँदै,
उनीहरूले विधिपूर्वक पूजा गर्छन् र संबोधि प्राप्त गर्न समर्पित हुन्छन्।

By observing the vow of fasting and practicing for the benefit of all beings,
One who always acts with a mind set on enlightenment becomes wise and virtuous.

उपवास व्रत धारण गरी, सम्पूर्ण प्राणीहरूको कल्याणका लागि अभ्यास गरेर,
जो व्यक्ति सधैं बोधिचित्त राखेर कार्य गर्दछ, ऊ ज्ञानी र धर्मी हुन्छ।

Such a person, possessing a pure threefold body, becomes a Bodhisattva,
A great being who strives for the welfare of all sentient beings.

यस्तो व्यक्ति, शुद्ध त्रिकायाको धनी भई, बोधिसत्त्व बन्छ,
जो एक महात्मा हुन् र सबै प्राणीहरूको हितका लागि प्रयास गर्छन्।

Gradually completing the accumulations for enlightenment, remaining focused,
This virtuous soul, embodying the four divine abodes, becomes steadfast.

क्रमशः संबोधिको सञ्चय पूरा गर्दै, ध्यानमग्न रहन्छ,
यस्तो पुण्य आत्मा चार ब्रह्म विहारको धारण गर्ने व्यक्ति हो।

Free from all suffering, liberated from all anxiety,
purged of defilements and victorious over Māra, one attains perfect enlightenment.

सबै दुःखबाट मुक्त, सबै चिन्ताबाट छुटकारा पाएको,
दोषरहित भई मारलाई पराजित गरेर व्यक्ति पूर्ण संबोधि प्राप्त गर्छ।

Thus spreading the true Dharma across all realms,
They fulfill the noble task of the Sugata and attain supreme nirvana.

यसरी सबै लोकहरूमा सत्य धर्मलाई प्रकाशित गर्दै,
ऊ सुगतको पवित्र कार्य पूरा गरी, सर्वोच्च निर्वाण प्राप्त गर्छ।

Becoming an Arhat and a Sugata, they awaken all sentient beings,
Establish them on the path of enlightenment, and spread virtuous teachings.

अर्हत र सुगत भई, ऊ सबै प्राणिहरूलाई जागृत गर्छ,
तिनीहरूलाई बोधिको मार्गमा स्थापन गरेर, धर्म प्रचार गर्दछ।

All the Perfect Buddhas, those of the past and those yet to come,
and those of the present as well, by the ripening of the merit of this vow,

भूतकाल, भविष्य र वर्तमानका सबै संबुद्धहरूले,
यस व्रतको पुण्यको फलस्वरूप,

having attained awakening, became Jinas, will become Jinas, and are becoming Jinas;
so too all the great beings, the Bodhisattvas, the sons of the Jina,

संबोधि प्राप्त गरेर जिन भए, जिन हुनेछन्, र जिन भइरहेका छन्;
त्यसरी नै सबै महासत्त्व, बोधिसत्त्व, जिनपुत्रहरू पनि,

Even Arhats, with their purified triple domains,
Attain enlightenment and supreme nirvana and continue to guide others.

यहाँसम्म कि, अर्हतहरू, शुद्ध त्रिमण्डलका धनी भई,
संबोधि प्राप्त गरेर, सर्वोच्च निर्वाणमा पुग्छन् र अरूलाई मार्गदर्शन जारी राख्छन्।

Thus, knowing this well, if you desire supreme liberation,
Take refuge in the Three Jewels and practice this sacred vow.

यसरी जानेर, यदि तिमीहरू सर्वोच्च मुक्ति चाहन्छौ भने,
त्रिरत्नमा शरण लिएर यो व्रत आचरण गर।

Having heard what was thus taught, that son of the Sugata,
gazing upon the venerable Arhat, spoke these words:

यसरी दिइएको उपदेश सुनेर, ती सुगतपुत्रले,
पूज्य अर्हतलाई हेर्दै यसो भने:

Venerable one, I wish to hear of the supreme place for that vow.
Where should this vow be practised? Please point out that land.

भदन्त, त्यो व्रतको सर्वोत्तम स्थान सुन्न म चाहन्छु।
यो व्रत कहाँ आचरण गर्नुपर्छ? कृपया त्यो देश बताइदिनुहोस्।

Thus entreated by him, that Jayaśrī of great wisdom,
looking upon the great being Jineśvara, instructed thus:

उनले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, ती महाबुद्धिमान जयश्रीले,
महासत्त्व जिनेश्वरलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:

Listen attentively, dear child, to the most excellent place of the vow.
As it was declared by the Lords of Sages, so shall I now tell you.

हे वत्स, ध्यानपूर्वक सुन, व्रतको सर्वोत्तम स्थान।
मुनीश्वरहरूले जसरी भन्नुभएको थियो, त्यसरी नै म अब तिमीलाई भन्नेछु।

In fields of merit, at sacred fords, in monasteries and hermitages of the Sugata,
at the caityas and images of the Buddhas who have passed into peace,

पुण्यक्षेत्रहरूमा, तीर्थहरूमा, विहार र सुगताश्रमहरूमा,
निर्वाण प्राप्त बुद्धहरूका चैत्य र प्रतिमाहरूमा,

and everywhere in the Buddha-fields; these are supreme places for the vow.
Yet among all of these, the Swayambhu Caitya is declared the highest.

र सबै बुद्धक्षेत्रहरूमा; यी नै व्रतका उत्तम स्थान हुन्।
तर यी सबैमध्ये स्वयम्भू चैत्य नै सर्वोत्तम भनी घोषित छ।

Knowing this, the wise one who wishes to undertake the vow
should resort to the Jina-field of Swayambhu and practise the vow there.

यो जानेर, जुन बुद्धिमानले व्रत आचरण गर्न चाहन्छ,
उसले स्वयम्भू जिनक्षेत्रको आश्रय लिएर त्यहीँ व्रत गरोस्।

Whoever, resorting to the field of Swayambhu, joyfully practises the vow,
obtains that great and inexhaustible merit which is the means to awakening.

जसले स्वयम्भूक्षेत्रको आश्रय लिएर हर्षपूर्वक व्रत आचरण गर्छ,
उसले बोधिको साधनस्वरूप त्यो महान् र अक्षय पुण्य प्राप्त गर्छ।

By this merit, purified in self, a vessel of noble qualities and glory,
he surely becomes a Bodhisattva of great knowledge, a son of the Jina.

यस पुण्यले विशुद्ध आत्मा भई, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणको आश्रय बनी,
ऊ निश्चय नै महाज्ञानी बोधिसत्त्व, जिनपुत्र हुन्छ।

He shall never fall into an evil destiny anywhere in saṁsāra;
born always in a fortunate state, he will practise the vow of Bodhi-conduct.

ऊ संसारमा कहिल्यै, कतै पनि दुर्गतिमा पर्दैन;
सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिएर बोधिचर्याव्रत आचरण गर्नेछ।

Thus, wandering through the world and doing good everywhere,
holding the aspiration to awakening, he moves for the welfare of all.

यसरी संसारमा घुम्दै, सबैतिर भलाइ गर्दै,
संबोधिको प्रणिधान धारण गरी ऊ जगत्को हितमा लाग्छ।

And thus, fulfilling in due order the accumulations for awakening,
attaining the threefold Bodhi, he reaches the state of final peace.

र यसरी क्रमैसँग बोधिसम्भार पूरा गर्दै,
त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरेर निर्वृतिपद पाउँछ।

Therefore you too, knowing this, resorting to the abode of Swayambhu,
take refuge in the Three Jewels and practise this supreme vow.

त्यसैले तिमीहरू पनि यो जानेर, स्वयम्भूस्थानको आश्रय लिई,
त्रिरत्नमा शरण गएर यो उत्तम व्रत आचरण गर।

Hearing this instruction given by the Arhat, that son of the Sugata,
gazing upon the venerable Jayaśrī, spoke thus:

अर्हतले दिनुभएको यो उपदेश सुनेर, ती सुगतपुत्रले,
पूज्य जयश्रीलाई हेर्दै यसो भने:

Venerable one, hearing what you have taught, my mind delights in it:
to worship the Swayambhu Caitya and keep the vow for as long as I live.

भदन्त, तपाईंले दिनुभएको उपदेश सुनेर मेरो मन प्रसन्न भयो;
स्वयम्भू चैत्यको आराधना गरी जीवनभर व्रत आचरण गर्ने इच्छा जाग्यो।

Where in this world of earth is Swayambhu, king of caityas,
glorious abode of the Dharmadhātu Jina? Please instruct me on this.

यस पृथ्वीलोकमा स्वयम्भू चैत्यराज, श्रीधर्मधातु जिनालय,
कहाँ अवस्थित छ? कृपया त्यो बताइदिनुहोस्।

Thus entreated by him, that wise Arhat ascetic Jayaśrī,
looking upon the great being, instructed thus:

उनले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, ती बुद्धिमान अर्हत यति जयश्रीले,
महासत्त्वलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:

There exists in this world of earth, in the northern Himālaya,
a land renowned as Nepāla, where stands the foremost of mountains, called Gopuccha.

यस पृथ्वीलोकमा, उत्तरतर्फ हिमालयमा,
नेपाल भनी प्रसिद्ध देश छ, जहाँ गोपुच्छ नामको उत्तम पर्वत छ।

That mountain bears four names, differing through the four ages.
Thus in the Satya age it was remembered as Padmagiri, the Lotus Mountain;

त्यो पर्वतको नाम चार युगमा चार किसिमको हुन्छ।
सत्ययुगमा त्यो पद्मगिरि भनी स्मरण गरिन्थ्यो;

In the Tretā age it was called Vajrakūṭa, in the Dvāpara it was known as Gośṛṅga,
and now in the Kali age it is renowned as Gopuccha.

त्रेतायुगमा यसलाई वज्रकूट भनियो, द्वापरमा गोशृङ्ग भनी चिनियो,
र अहिले कलियुगमा यो गोपुच्छ भनी प्रसिद्ध छ।

That same hill is now, among the people of the land of Nepāla,
renowned by the name Sāmhegu, and so it stands upon the earth.

त्यही डाँडालाई अहिले नेपाल देशका मानिसहरूले
साम्हेगु भनी चिन्दछन्, र त्यसै नामले यो पृथ्वीमा प्रसिद्ध छ।

It is supreme, composed of every mineral, gem and substance,
beautified by trees of every kind, the aśvattha foremost among them.

त्यो पर्वत सबै धातु, रत्न र सबै द्रव्यले युक्त, सर्वोत्तम छ;
अश्वत्थलगायत सबै किसिमका वृक्षहरूले शोभायमान छ।

Lovely everywhere with blossoms, with herb-bearing and fruit trees,
loud with the cries of every kind of bird and the hum of circling bees.

सबैतिर फूलहरूले मनोहर, औषधि र फलका रूखहरूले भरिएको;
सबै किसिमका पक्षीका आवाज र घुमिरहेका भमराका गुञ्जनले गुञ्जायमान।

Filled with creatures whose hearts are bound together in affection and friendliness,
frequented by ascetics grown in austerity and by those of noble conduct.

स्नेह र मैत्रीले बाँधिएका मनहरू भएका जीवजन्तुहरूले भरिएको;
तपस्यामा वृद्धि भएका तपस्वी र सदाचारीहरूले सेवित।

Adorned with pure nectar-streams endowed with the eight excellent qualities,
graced by breezes carrying the fragrance of flowers.

अष्टांग गुणले सम्पन्न शुद्ध अमृतझरनाहरूले सुशोभित;
फूलको सुगन्धले सुवासित शीतल बतासले मनोरम।

Ever attended with divine and great festivity, shining in splendour,
constantly served with reverence by all the guardians of the world.

सधैँ दिव्य महोत्सवहरूले सेवित र देदीप्यमान;
सबै लोकपालहरूद्वारा नित्य आदरपूर्वक सेवित।

There, resting upon the pericarp of a jewelled lotus,
was a form of light, spotless, radiant like a divine crystal gem.

त्यहाँ रत्नमय कमलको कर्णिकामा आश्रित,
दिव्य स्फटिक रत्नजस्तै निर्मल ज्योतिस्वरूप विराजमान थियो।

A cubit in height, in the form of a caitya, the seat of the Jina,
the Self-Arisen, established for the welfare of all the worlds.

एक हात उचाइको, चैत्यको आकारको, जिनको आश्रयस्थल,
सर्वलोकको कल्याणका लागि विराजमान स्वयम्भू।

By Brahmā, Śakra and the other gods, by all the guardians of the worlds,
by all the lords of the Daityas, by the Nāga kings and the Garuḍas,

ब्रह्मा, इन्द्रलगायत देवताहरूद्वारा, सबै लोकपालहरूद्वारा,
सबै दैत्याधिपतिहरू, नागेन्द्रहरू र गरुडहरूद्वारा पनि,

by Siddhas, Vidyādharas, Sādhyas, Yakṣas, Gandharvas and Kinnaras,
by the lords of Rākṣasas, by the Rudras, by the planets and the hosts of stars,

सिद्ध, विद्याधर, साध्य, यक्ष, गन्धर्व र किन्नरहरूद्वारा,
राक्षसेन्द्र, रुद्रहरू, ग्रह र तारागणहरूद्वारा पनि,

by the Vasus and the Apsarases, by all the lords of the thirty gods,
by sages, renunciates, yogins and celibates,

वसुहरू र अप्सराहरूद्वारा, सबै त्रिदशाधिपतिहरूद्वारा,
ऋषि, यति, योगी र ब्रह्मचारीहरूद्वारा पनि,

and by all the tīrthikas, the learned, the austere and the virtuous,
day and night, at the four junctures, seen and remembered, it was worshipped.

र सबै तीर्थिक, विद्वान्, तपस्वी र सज्जनहरूद्वारा,
दिनरात, चारै सन्ध्यामा, दर्शन र स्मरण गरी वन्दना गरियो।

Coming at every appointed time, worshipping with reverence,
with hymns and great festivals it was honoured and saluted.

नित्य निश्चित समयमा आएर, आदरपूर्वक पूजा गरी,
स्तुति र महोत्सवहरूसहित सम्मानित र वन्दित भयो।

Thus that Lord of the three worlds, Swayambhu, the Dharmadhātu,
remained there, speaking for the welfare of all the worlds.

यसरी ती त्रिजगन्नाथ स्वयम्भू धर्मधातु,
सर्वलोकको हितका लागि सम्भाषण गर्दै त्यहाँ विराजमान रहनुभयो।

But now in the Kali age people are wicked, cruel-hearted and deceitful;
seeing this Dharmadhātu, they will surely carry it off; of this there is no doubt.

तर अब कलियुगमा मानिसहरू दुष्ट, क्रूर र शठ भएका छन्;
यो धर्मधातु देखेपछि तिनीहरूले निश्चय नै यसलाई हरण गर्नेछन्; यसमा शंका छैन।

Thinking thus, he covered it with a stone and made it hidden, yet manifest;
and above it, with bricks, he fashioned an excellent caitya,

यस्तो विचार गरी, ढुङ्गाले छोपेर गुप्त बनाई पनि प्रकट राखियो;
र त्यसमाथि इँटाहरूले उत्तम चैत्य निर्माण गरियो।

Adorning it with parasols, banners and flags, he established it there.
There too, by all the peoples and by all the guardians of the worlds,

छत्र, ध्वजा र पताकाहरूले सजाएर त्यहाँ प्रतिष्ठापित गरियो।
त्यहाँ पनि सबै जनता र सबै लोकपालहरूद्वारा,

coming, propitiating and worshipping, it was saluted
with offerings, great festivals, hymns and circumambulations,

आएर, आराधना र पूजा गरी वन्दना गरियो,
सत्कार, महोत्सव, स्तुति र प्रदक्षिणाहरूद्वारा,

and with prostrations it was propitiated, served, honoured and worshipped.
Thus that Lord of the three worlds, the Dharmadhātu, abode of the Jina,

र प्रणामहरूद्वारा आराधित, सेवित, सम्मानित र पूजित भयो।
यसरी ती त्रिजगन्नाथ धर्मधातु जिनालय,

stood resplendent for the good of all beings.
Those who go there for refuge with pure and joyful hearts,

सबै प्राणीहरूको कल्याणका लागि सुशोभित भई विराजमान रहनुभयो।
जो शुद्ध र प्रसन्न हृदयले त्यहाँ शरणमा जान्छन्,

they never go to an evil destiny anywhere in saṁsāra.
Born only in fortunate states, graced by the glory of Dharma and Saṅgha,

तिनीहरू यस संसारमा कहिल्यै दुर्गतिमा जाँदैनन्।
सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिएर, धर्म र संघको श्रीले सुशोभित भई,

they become Bodhisattvas and great beings, their three spheres purified,
bearers of glory and noble virtue, doers of good to all creatures.

तिनीहरू बोधिसत्त्व, महासत्त्व बन्छन्, शुद्ध त्रिमण्डलयुक्त,
भद्रश्री र सद्गुणका धारक, सबै प्राणीको हित गर्ने।

Holding the vow of Bodhi-conduct, they move for the welfare of the world.
So you too, knowing this, having gone for refuge with faith,

बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी तिनीहरू जगत्को हितमा लाग्छन्।
त्यसैले तिमीहरू पनि यो जानेर, श्रद्धापूर्वक शरणमा गई,

worship the Swayambhu Caitya and keep the vow always.
Doing so, in this saṁsāra, becoming a vessel of glory and noble virtue,

स्वयम्भू चैत्यको आराधना गर्दै सधैँ व्रत आचरण गर।
यसरी गर्दा यस संसारमा भद्रश्री र सद्गुणको आश्रय बनी,

you shall become Bodhisattvas, great beings, sons of the Jina.
Then, fulfilling in due order the accumulations for awakening,

तिमीहरू बोधिसत्त्व, महासत्त्व, जिनपुत्र हुनेछौ।
त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग संबोधिसम्भार पूरा गर्दै,

attaining the threefold Bodhi, you shall reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.
Hearing this instruction, that one of great intellect,

त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरेर सम्बुद्धपद पाउनेछौ।
यो उपदेश सुनेर, ती महाबुद्धिमानले,

gazing upon the teacher, spoke once more:
Venerable one, I wish to hear about this Swayambhu, the abode of the Jina:

गुरुलाई हेर्दै फेरि यसो भने:
भदन्त, यो स्वयम्भू जिनालयको विषयमा म सुन्न चाहन्छु:

when did it arise of itself, and how? Please teach me that.
Thus entreated, that wise Arhat ascetic,

यो कहिले र कसरी स्वयं उत्पन्न भयो? कृपया त्यो बताइदिनुहोस्।
यसरी प्रार्थना गरिएपछि, ती बुद्धिमान अर्हत यतिले,

Jayaśrī, gazing upon that great being, instructed thus:
Listen well, greatly fortunate one, as I heard it from my teacher.

जयश्रीले त्यो महासत्त्वलाई हेर्दै यसो भन्नुभयो:
हे महाभाग, राम्ररी सुन, जसरी मैले मेरा गुरुबाट सुनेको थिएँ।

So shall I tell you the true story of the origin of Swayambhu.
It was thus: in the city of Pāṭalīputra there was a king named Aśoka,

त्यसरी नै म तिमीलाई स्वयम्भूको उत्पत्तिको सत्कथा भन्नेछु।
यसरी भयो: पाटलीपुत्र नगरमा अशोक नामका राजा थिए,

zealous in the practice of the true Dharma, a servant of the Three Jewels.
He went there, to the Kukkuṭārāma monastery, the hermitage of the Sugata,

सद्धर्मको साधनामा उत्साही, त्रिरत्नका सेवक।
उनी त्यहाँ कुक्कुटाराम विहार, सुगताश्रममा गए,

to salute Upagupta of great knowledge.
At that time that Arhat of great wisdom, honoured by the whole Saṅgha,

महाज्ञानी उपगुप्तलाई वन्दना गर्न।
त्यस बेला ती महाज्ञानी अर्हत, सम्पूर्ण संघद्वारा सम्मानित,

was seated on the seat in the midst of the assembly, absorbed in meditation.
Seeing that Arhat seated in the assembly, honoured by the whole Saṅgha,

सभाको बीचमा आसनमा बसेर ध्यानमा लीन थिए।
सभामा बसेका, सम्पूर्ण संघद्वारा सम्मानित ती अर्हतलाई देखेर,

King Aśoka, lord of the earth, joyfully approached.
Coming there at once, with folded hands, before the Arhat ascetics,

पृथ्वीपति राजा अशोक हर्षित भई नजिक गए।
तुरुन्तै त्यहाँ पुगेर, हात जोडेर, अर्हत यतिहरूसामु,

he bowed to them all, and joyfully prostrated before Upagupta with the eight limbs.
Then, honouring that Arhat teacher with great festivity, according to rule,

सबैलाई नमन गरी, उपगुप्तलाई हर्षपूर्वक अष्टांग प्रणाम गरे।
त्यसपछि ती अर्हत गुरुलाई महोत्साहपूर्वक, विधिअनुसार,

worshipping and bowing, he sat down to hear the Dharma.
Likewise all his ministers, counsellors and attendants,

पूजा र प्रणाम गरी, धर्म सुन्न बसे।
त्यसरी नै उनका सबै मन्त्री, अमात्य र सचिवहरूले,

having bowed to that Arhat ascetic, took their seats to one side.
Then that Arhat of great knowledge, seeing all who had gathered,

ती अर्हत यतिलाई प्रणाम गरी एकातिर बसे।
त्यसपछि ती महाज्ञानी अर्हतले सबै उपस्थितहरूलाई देखेर,

taught the true Dharma, excellent in its beginning, middle and end.
Drinking that nectar of the true Dharma, all the people were awakened.

आदि, मध्य र अन्त्यमा कल्याणकारी सद्धर्मको उपदेश दिए।
त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिएर सबै मानिसहरू प्रबुद्ध भए।

Recognising the excellence of the Dharma, they longed for the vow of awakening.
Then that great king too, having heard that supreme Dharma,

धर्मको विशेषता बुझेर तिनीहरूले संबोधिव्रतको इच्छा गरे।
त्यसपछि ती महाराजाले पनि त्यो उत्तम धर्म सुनेर,

desired to undertake the practice that accomplishes awakening.
Then that ruler of men, with folded hands, drew near,

संबोधिसाधनको चर्या आचरण गर्ने इच्छा गरे।
त्यसपछि ती नरपतिले हात जोडेर नजिक गई,

and bowing to that Arhat, that great being, he looked at him and joyfully said:
Venerable one, I wish to hear of the vow that accomplishes awakening.

ती महासत्त्व अर्हतलाई प्रणाम गरी, हेर्दै हर्षपूर्वक भने:
भदन्त, संबोधिसाधन व्रतको विषयमा सुन्न म चाहन्छु।

Where is the most meritorious field, in which the vow is swiftly fulfilled?
May you teach that, and awaken all the peoples,

कुन ठाउँ सबैभन्दा पुण्यक्षेत्र हो, जहाँ व्रत छिटो सिद्ध हुन्छ?
कृपया त्यो बताएर सबै लोकलाई प्रबोधित गर्नुहोस्,

and joining them to the path of awakening, set them walking upon it.
Thus entreated by the king, that Arhat of great intellect, having heard,

र तिनीहरूलाई बोधिमार्गमा जोडेर हिँडाउन योग्य हुनुहुन्छ।
राजाले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, ती महामति अर्हतले सुनेर,

gazing upon Aśoka, lord of the earth, spoke thus:
Listen well, great king, as it was told to me by my teacher.

पृथ्वीपति अशोकलाई हेर्दै यसो भने:
हे महाराज, राम्ररी सुन, जसरी मेरा गुरुले मलाई भन्नुभएको थियो।

So shall I tell you the vow of awakening, if you desire it.
O King, the best of all fields lies in the northern Himālaya,

त्यसरी नै म तिमीलाई बोधिव्रत भन्नेछु, यदि तिमी चाहन्छौ भने।
हे राजन्, सबै क्षेत्रमध्ये उत्तम उत्तरतर्फ हिमालयमा छ,

the land renowned as Nepāla, where the vow is swiftly fulfilled.
There too is a field of exceedingly great merit, praised by the Buddhas,

नेपाल भनी प्रसिद्ध देश, जहाँ व्रत छिटो सिद्ध हुन्छ।
त्यहाँ अत्यन्त महान् पुण्यक्षेत्र छ, बुद्धहरूद्वारा प्रशंसित,

the abode of Swayambhu, king of caityas, the Dharmadhātu.
Whatever action is performed there is swiftly brought to fruit.

स्वयम्भू चैत्यराज, धर्मधातुको आश्रयस्थल।
त्यहाँ जे-जति कर्म गरिन्छ, त्यो सबै छिट्टै सिद्ध हुन्छ।

Thus it is served by all the great beings and by the Jinas as well.
Knowing this, O lord of kings, if you desire perfect awakening,

यसरी सबै महासत्त्व र जिनहरूद्वारा पनि यो सेवित छ।
यो जानेर, हे राजेन्द्र, यदि तिमी सम्बोधि चाहन्छौ भने,

go for refuge to that caitya and practise the excellent vow.
Purified in self by this merit, endowed with glory and the wealth of virtue,

त्यो चैत्यको शरणमा गएर उत्तम व्रत आचरण गर।
यस पुण्यले विशुद्ध आत्मा भई, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणरूपी सम्पत्तिले युक्त भई,

you shall become a Bodhisattva of great knowledge, a bearer of benefit for all.
Then, gradually fulfilling the accumulations for awakening,

तिमी महाज्ञानी बोधिसत्त्व, सर्वहितकारी हुनेछौ।
त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग संबोधिसम्भार पूरा गर्दै,

free of defilement, an Arhat, a lord of the world, you shall attain the state of a Perfect Buddha.
Hearing this instruction of the Arhat, that king joyfully

निःक्लेश, अर्हत, जगन्नाथ भई सम्बुद्धपद प्राप्त गर्नेछौ।
अर्हतको यो उपदेश सुनेर, ती राजाले हर्षपूर्वक

bowed to his teacher Upagupta and asked reverently:
Venerable one, I wish to hear the true story of the origin of Swayambhu.

आफ्ना गुरु उपगुप्तलाई प्रणाम गरी आदरपूर्वक सोधे:
भदन्त, स्वयम्भूको उत्पत्तिको सत्कथा सुन्न म चाहन्छु।

When did it arise of itself? Please teach me that.
Thus entreated by the king, that wise Arhat ascetic,

यो कहिले स्वयं उत्पन्न भयो? कृपया त्यो बताइदिनुहोस्।
राजाले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, ती बुद्धिमान अर्हत यतिले,

gazing upon Aśoka, lord of the earth, instructed thus:
Very well, O King, as it was taught by my teacher and heard by me,

पृथ्वीपति अशोकलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिए:
हुन्छ, हे राजन्, जसरी मेरा गुरुले उपदेश दिनुभयो र मैले सुनेँ,

so shall I relate it; listen attentively.
At that time the Teacher of the world, Śākyamuni the Tathāgata,

त्यसरी नै म भन्नेछु; ध्यानपूर्वक सुन।
त्यस बेला जगत्का शास्ता शाक्यमुनि तथागत,

the Omniscient One, Dharma-king, Arhat, Lord of Sages, Guide,
wandering with all his companions through the countries,

सर्वज्ञ, धर्मराज, अर्हत, मुनीश्वर, विनायक,
आफ्ना सबै सांघिकहरूसहित जनपदहरूमा विचरण गर्दै,

on one occasion came there, to Nepāla,
to the western side of the Gopuccha mountain of glorious Swayambhu,

एक समय त्यहाँ, नेपालमा आइपुग्नुभयो,
श्रीस्वयम्भूको गोपुच्छ पर्वतको पश्चिमपट्टि,

near the caitya called Pucchāgra, in a hermitage of the Sugata;
for the welfare of all beings, shining like the full moon,

पुच्छाग्र नामको चैत्यको नजिक, सुगताश्रममा;
सबै प्राणीको हितका लागि पूर्णचन्द्रझैँ प्रकाशित हुँदै,

he dwelt there with his companions to teach the true Dharma.
When that Blessed Teacher, for the increase of Dharma among beings,

सद्धर्मको उपदेश दिन सांघिकहरूसहित त्यहाँ बस्नुभयो।
जब ती भगवान् शास्ताले प्राणीहरूमा धर्मवृद्धिका लागि,

took his seat in the assembly to teach the true Dharma;
seeing him then, there at Mañjuśrī's hermitage,

सद्धर्म उपदेश गर्न सभासनमा विराजमान हुनुभयो;
त्यस बेला मञ्जुश्रीको आश्रममा उहाँलाई देखेर,

a celibate nun dwelling in that monastery, named Cūḍā,
an Arhatī, a noble bhikṣuṇī, longing for the virtues of the true Dharma,

त्यो विहारमा बस्ने चूडा नामकी ब्रह्मचारिणी,
अर्हती, भद्र भिक्षुणी, सद्धर्मगुणकी अभिलाषिणी,

of serene disposition, pure, clad in saffron robes,
joyfully taking up divine offerings and requisites,

प्रसन्न स्वभावकी, शुद्ध, काषाय चीवर धारण गरेकी,
दिव्य पूजा-सामग्रीहरू हर्षपूर्वक लिएर,

she came swiftly there to drink the nectar of that true Dharma.
Then there the great beings, the Bodhisattvas, sons of the Jina,

त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिउन उनी हतारिँदै त्यहाँ आइन्।
त्यसपछि त्यहाँ महासत्त्व, बोधिसत्त्व, जिनपुत्रहरू,

headed by Maitreya, all came to hear that Dharma;
Arhats and monks too, disciples and celibates,

मैत्रेयलगायत सबै त्यो धर्म सुन्न आए;
अर्हत र भिक्षुहरू, श्रावक र ब्रह्मचारीहरू पनि,

nuns and celibate women, cailakas and keepers of vows,
and lay men and women seated in the refuge of the Three Jewels,

भिक्षुणी र ब्रह्मचारिणीहरू, चैलक र व्रतीहरू,
र त्रिरत्नको शरणमा बसेका उपासक-उपासिकाहरू,

all devoted to the Buddha, came to hear that Dharma.
All of them, approaching him seated on the assembly seat,

सबै बौद्ध भक्तिमा रत भई त्यो धर्म सुन्न आए।
ती सबै सभासनमा विराजमान उहाँको नजिक पुगेर,

beheld the Perfect Buddha and joyfully drew near.
All of them worshipped that Lord, bowing with folded hands in joy,

सम्बुद्धलाई देखेर हर्षित भई नजिक गए।
ती सबैले उहाँको पूजा गरी, हात जोडेर हर्षपूर्वक प्रणाम गरे,

and sat in that assembly to drink the nectar of the true Dharma.
Brahmā, Śakra and the other gods, and all the guardians of the worlds,

र त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिउन सभामा बसे।
ब्रह्मा, इन्द्रलगायत देवताहरू र सबै लोकपालहरू पनि,

the planets and the hosts of stars, the Siddhas and Vidyādharas,
the Sādhyas and Rudras, the Gandharvas, Yakṣas, Guhyakas and Kinnaras,

ग्रह र तारागणहरू, सिद्ध र विद्याधरहरू,
साध्य र रुद्रहरू, गन्धर्व, यक्ष, गुह्यक र किन्नरहरू,

the lords of the Daityas and of the Rākṣasas, the Nāga kings and the Garuḍas,
and other rulers of the worlds as well; all came there with joy.

दैत्येन्द्र र राक्षसेन्द्रहरू, नागेन्द्र र गरुडहरू,
र अन्य लोकेन्द्रहरू पनि; सबै हर्षपूर्वक त्यहाँ आए।

Worshipping that Lord of Sages and bowing, they took their places there.
And Hāritī the Yakṣiṇī too, protectress of Bodhisattvas,

ती मुनीन्द्रको पूजा र प्रणाम गरी तिनीहरू त्यहाँ बसे।
र बोधिसत्त्वहरूकी संरक्षिका हारिती यक्षिणी पनि,

she brought her retinue and took her seat in that assembly.
Then that Blessed Teacher, seeing all who had gathered,

आफ्ना परिवारसहित त्यो सभामा आएर बसिन्।
त्यसपछि ती भगवान् शास्ताले सबै उपस्थितहरूलाई देखेर,

addressed Maitreya and, gazing upon him, instructed thus:
Maitreya, this Lord of the world, Swayambhu, abode of the Jina,

मैत्रेयलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै, हेर्दै, यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:
हे मैत्रेय, यी जगन्नाथ स्वयम्भू जिनालय,

the Dharmadhātu, the Three Jewels. Behold it with reverence.
Worship it always with faith, going there for refuge in joy.

धर्मधातु, त्रिरत्नस्वरूप। यसलाई आदरपूर्वक हेर।
श्रद्धापूर्वक सधैँ भजन गर, हर्षपूर्वक त्यहाँ शरणमा गएर।

Holding the vow of Bodhi-conduct, they move for the welfare of the world.
Those who with faith worship here, taking refuge,

बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी तिनीहरू जगत्को हितमा लाग्छन्।
जो श्रद्धापूर्वक यहाँ भजन गर्छन्, शरण लिन्छन्,

holding the vow of Bodhi-conduct, move for the welfare of the world;
all of them, freed from sin, their three spheres purified,

बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी जगत्को हितमा लाग्छन्;
ती सबै पापमुक्त भई, शुद्ध त्रिमण्डलयुक्त भई,

become Bodhisattvas of great knowledge, vessels of noble virtue,
endowed with glory and happiness, dwelling in the four Brahmavihāras,

महाज्ञानी बोधिसत्त्व, सद्गुणका आश्रय बन्छन्,
भद्रश्री र सुखले सम्पन्न, चार ब्रह्मविहारमा विहार गर्दै,

devoted to the welfare of all beings, practitioners of the vow of awakening.
Nowhere do they fall into an evil destiny; they are always born in fortunate states,

सबै प्राणीको हितमा उद्यत, संबोधिव्रतका आचरणकर्ता।
तिनीहरू कतै दुर्गतिमा पर्दैनन्; सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिन्छन्,

eager in the worship of the Three Jewels, striving in the practice of the true Dharma.
Then, going forth, they take refuge in the teaching of the Perfect Buddha,

त्रिरत्नको भजनमा उत्साही, सद्धर्मसाधनमा उद्यमशील।
त्यसपछि प्रव्रज्या लिएर सम्बुद्धशासनको शरणमा गएर,

and holding the vow of celibacy, they live composed.
Then, stainless in self, free of defilement, their senses mastered,

ब्रह्मचर्यव्रत धारण गरी समाहित भई विचरण गर्छन्।
त्यसपछि निर्मल आत्मा भई, निःक्लेश, जितेन्द्रिय भई,

attaining the threefold Bodhi, they reach the state of the Perfect Buddha.
Knowing this, those mortals who long for the state of the Sugata,

त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरेर सम्बुद्धपद पाउँछन्।
यो जानेर, जुन मर्त्यहरू सौगतपद चाहन्छन्,

let them always worship right here, taking refuge with faith.
Hearing this instruction of the Lord of Sages, those gathered in the assembly,

तिनीहरूले सधैँ यहीँ श्रद्धापूर्वक शरण लिई भजन गरून्।
मुनीन्द्रको यो उपदेश सुनेर, सभामा उपस्थित ती सबै,

all the people rejoiced and likewise longed to worship.
Then the wise Maitreya, that Bodhisattva, delighted,

सबै मानिसहरू प्रमुदित भई त्यसरी नै भजन गर्ने इच्छा गरे।
त्यसपछि ती बुद्धिमान बोधिसत्त्व मैत्रेय, हर्षित भई,

rose and came before the Lord of Sages;
lifting his upper robe over one shoulder, bowing to that Lord of Sages,

उठेर मुनीन्द्रको अगाडि गए;
उत्तरासंग एकातिर मिलाएर, ती मुनीश्वरलाई प्रणाम गरी,

placing both knees upon the ground, with folded hands he said:
Blessed One, Protector, Omniscient, abode of the Dharmadhātu Jina:

दुवै घुँडा भुइँमा टेकेर, हात जोडेर यसो भने:
भगवान्, नाथ, सर्वज्ञ, धर्मधातु जिनालय:

when did this Self-Arisen One come into being? Please teach that.
Thus entreated by the great-souled Maitreya,

यो स्वयम्भू कहिले उत्पन्न भयो? कृपया त्यो बताइदिनुहोस्।
महात्मा मैत्रेयले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि,

the Blessed One of great wisdom, gazing upon him, instructed thus:
Listen well and attentively, Maitreya: of this Swayambhu

महाविज्ञ भगवान्ले उहाँलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:
हे मैत्रेय, राम्ररी ध्यान दिएर सुन, यी स्वयम्भूको

I shall tell the story of origin, for the awakening of all the worlds.
Long ago in this Bhadrakalpa there was an all-knowing one named Vipaśvī,

उत्पत्तिकथा म भन्नेछु, सर्वलोकको प्रबोधनका लागि।
पहिले यसै भद्रकल्पमा विपश्वी नामका सर्वज्ञ हुनुहुन्थ्यो,

Teacher of the world, Lord of Sages, Arhat, Dharma-king, Tathāgata,
when the utmost lifespan of human beings was eighty thousand years.

जगत्का शास्ता, मुनीन्द्र, अर्हत, धर्मराज, तथागत,
जब मानिसहरूको परमायु असी हजार वर्ष थियो।

At that time I was, it is said, a Bodhisattva named Satyadharma.
When that Blessed Teacher, near the city of Bandhumatī,

त्यस बेला म सत्यधर्म नामका बोधिसत्त्व थिएँ, भनिन्छ।
जब ती भगवान् शास्ता बन्धुमतीनगरको नजिक,

dwelt in a monastery teaching the Dharma with his companions,
I then served that Lord of the world and stood near him.

विहारमा सांघिकहरूसहित धर्मोपदेश गर्दै बस्नुभएको थियो,
त्यस बेला म ती जगन्नाथको आराधना गरी नजिक उपस्थित थिएँ।

At that time there was here a lake seven kos in extent.
Receiving his instruction, I practised the vow of awakening.

त्यस बेला यहाँ सात कोस फैलिएको एउटा ह्रद थियो।
उहाँको अनुशासन पाएर मैले बोधिसंवरको आचरण गरेँ।

It was a body of water endowed with the eight excellent qualities, ringed by mountains,
graced with fragrant lotuses, blue lilies and flowers of every kind,

त्यो अष्टांग गुणले सम्पन्न, पर्वतले घेरिएको जलाशय थियो,
कमल, उत्पललगायत सुगन्धित नाना फूलहरूले सुशोभित,

adorned with swans, cranes, kādamba geese and other birds;
on the slopes above its shores stood trees flowering in every season,

हाँस, सारस, काडम्बलगायत पक्षीहरूले सुशोभित;
किनारका डाँडाहरूमा सबै ऋतुमा फुल्ने रूखहरू थिए,

and it was adorned all around by fruit trees and healing herbs.
Of fish, turtles, frogs and other water-dwelling

र वरिपरि फल तथा औषधिका रूखहरूले परिमण्डित थियो।
माछा, कछुवा, भ्यागुतालगायत जलमा बस्ने

creatures it was the fathomless home, and the dwelling of all the Nāga lords.
There the great king of all serpents, named Karkoṭaka, resided.

जीवहरूको अगाध आश्रय, र सबै नागाधिपतिहरूको निवास थियो।
त्यहाँ सबै नागहरूका महान् राजा कर्कोटक बस्थे।

Thus at that time this great sacred ford shone as a reservoir of merit and nectar.
The thirty gods, ever delighted with celestial nymphs,

यसरी त्यस बेला यो महातीर्थ पुण्य र अमृतको आश्रय भई शोभायमान थियो।
त्रिदश देवताहरू अप्सराहरूसँग सधैँ प्रमुदित भई,

having bathed and sported and enjoyed true happiness, went to heaven.
So too Brahmā and all the great sages and ascetics,

स्नान गरी, क्रीडा गरी, सुख भोगेर स्वर्ग गए।
त्यसरी नै ब्रह्मालगायत सबै महर्षि र तपस्वीहरूले,

performing bathing, twilight rites and other observances, always frequented it.
Likewise the guardians of the worlds bathed here always with joy,

स्नान, सन्ध्यादि कर्म गरी सधैँ सेवन गरे।
त्यसरी नै लोकपालहरूले पनि सधैँ हर्षपूर्वक यहाँ स्नान गरी,

and worshipping in their own lineages, served it with great festivity.
So too other people, keepers of vows and celibates,

र आ-आफ्ना कुलअनुसार पूजा गरी महोत्साहका साथ सेवन गरे।
त्यसरी नै अन्य मानिसहरू, व्रती र ब्रह्मचारीहरूले पनि,

having bathed here and taken up the discipline, went purified to heaven.
Likewise many Bodhisattvas joyfully performed the vow of bathing and giving

यहाँ स्नान गरी संवर धारण गरेर पवित्र भई स्वर्ग गए।
त्यसरी नै धेरै बोधिसत्त्वहरूले हर्षपूर्वक स्नान र दानको व्रत

here, and with stainless hearts acted for the welfare of the world.
Thus by all the Lords of Sages the fruit of bathing, vows and the rest

यहाँ गरी, विमल आत्मा भई जगत्को हितमा आचरण गरे।
यसरी सबै मुनीन्द्रहरूद्वारा स्नान, व्रतादिको बीजफल

was declared to be of the greatest merit, the supreme means to awakening.
Those who, bathing here, took refuge in the Three Jewels,

महान् पुण्य र श्रेष्ठ बोधिसाधन भनी घोषित छ।
जसले यहाँ स्नान गरी त्रिरत्नको शरण लिए,

and holding the vow of Bodhi-conduct, acted for the welfare of the world;
they swiftly became stainless, endowed with glory and noble virtue,

र बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी जगत्को हितमा लागे;
तिनीहरू छिट्टै विमल, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणले युक्त भए,

Bodhisattvas and great beings, sons of the Sugata.
Some, with defilements destroyed, free of craving for worldly wandering,

बोधिसत्त्व, महासत्त्व, सुगतपुत्रहरू भए।
कोही निःक्लेश भई, भवसंचारमा निस्पृह भई,

attained the awakening of the disciples and became celibates.
Some, stainless in heart, turning away from saṁsāra,

श्रावकबोधि प्राप्त गरी ब्रह्मचारी भए।
कोही निर्मल आत्मा भई, संसारबाट विरक्त भई,

attained Pratyeka awakening and reached perfect peace.
Some, gaining the mind of perfect awakening, longing for the true Dharma,

प्रत्येकबोधि प्राप्त गरी सुनिर्वृति पाए।
कोही सम्बोधिचित्त प्राप्त गरी, सद्धर्ममा लालायित भई,

held the vow of Bodhi-conduct and acted for the welfare of the world.
Some, having enjoyed even the divine pleasures of the senses,

बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी जगत्को हितमा आचरण गरे।
कोही दिव्य कामसुखहरू समेत भोगेर पनि,

remained devoted to the qualities of the true Dharma and ever moved in what is good.
Some became rulers of the earth, following sound policy and Dharma,

सद्धर्मका गुणहरूमा अनुरक्त भई सधैँ शुभमा प्रवृत्त भए।
कोही असल नीति र धर्म पालन गर्ने पृथ्वीपति राजा भए,

and having done what benefits beings, went at last to the abode of the Jina.
I too at that time bathed here and constantly kept the vow.

र प्राणीहरूको हितका कार्य गरी अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुगे।
म पनि त्यस बेला यहाँ स्नान गरी सधैँ व्रत आचरण गर्थें।

Purified in self by this merit, I swiftly attained perfect awakening.
And those who drank of its water were likewise freed from sin;

यस पुण्यले विशुद्ध आत्मा भई मैले छिट्टै सम्बोधि प्राप्त गरेँ।
र जसले यसको जल पिए, तिनीहरू पनि पापमुक्त भए;

of wholly pure intention and noble, they became partakers of awakening.
Thus this great sacred ford, by all the Lords of Sages

परिशुद्ध आशयका, भद्र भई, तिनीहरू बोधिका भागी भए।
यसरी यो महातीर्थ सबै मुनीश्वरहरूद्वारा

was consecrated, and to this day it is praised upon the earth.
There, hereafter, the Dharmadhātu shall surely arise of itself.

अधिष्ठापित भयो, र आजसम्म पृथ्वीमा प्रशंसित छ।
त्यहाँ पछि धर्मधातु निश्चय नै स्वयं उत्पन्न हुनेछ।

Having so instructed, that Lord of Sages spoke further:
When the Dharmadhātu, abode of the Jina, has arisen there,

यसरी उपदेश दिएर ती मुनीन्द्रले फेरि यसो भन्नुभयो:
त्यहाँ धर्मधातु जिनालय उत्पन्न भएपछि,

that land shall always prosper, free of calamity, with auspicious vigour.
And all the people, seeing that self-arisen Dharmadhātu,

त्यो ठाउँ सधैँ निरुत्पात, शुभ उत्साहले युक्त भई फस्टाउनेछ।
र सबै मानिसहरूले त्यो स्वयम्भू धर्मधातु देखेर,

shall go to it for refuge with faith and worship it always.
Smeared with that merit, all those people, their faculties made wholesome,

श्रद्धापूर्वक शरणमा गई सधैँ भजन गर्नेछन्।
त्यो पुण्यले लिप्त भई ती सबै मानिसहरू, शुभ इन्द्रियले युक्त भई,

having enjoyed glory and true happiness, shall at last go to the abode of the Jina.
Thus instructed by the Lord of Sages Vipaśvī, it was heard;

भद्रश्री र सत्सुख भोगेर अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्नेछन्।
यसरी मुनीन्द्र विपश्वीले दिनुभएको उपदेश सुनियो;

all the people gathered in that assembly rejoiced, awakened.
Thus what the teacher Vipaśvī declared was heard by me,

सभामा उपस्थित सबै मानिसहरू प्रबुद्ध भई अत्यन्त आनन्दित भए।
यसरी शास्ता विपश्वीले दिनुभएको उपदेश मैले सुनेको हो,

and so it has been told for your awakening; may you be awakened.
Thus instructed by the Lord of Sages Śrīghana, it was heard;

र तिमीहरूको प्रबोधनका लागि यो भनियो; प्रबुद्ध होऊ।
यसरी मुनीन्द्र श्रीघनले दिनुभएको उपदेश सुनियो;

Maitreya and all the assembled beings were fully gladdened.
Hearing what the Blessed One had spoken, they bowed to the Sugata.

मैत्रेयलगायत सभामा उपस्थित सबै अत्यन्त प्रसन्न भए।
भगवान्ले भन्नुभएको सुनेर तिनीहरूले सुगतलाई प्रणाम गरे।