स्वयम्भू पुराण

Then the wise Maitreya, that great being, son of the Jina,
bowing once more to the Blessed One, spoke thus with folded hands:

त्यसपछि ती बुद्धिमान महासत्त्व, जिनपुत्र मैत्रेयले,
भगवान्लाई पुनः प्रणाम गरी, हात जोडेर यसो भने:

Blessed One, I wish to hear the true story of the origin of Swayambhu.
May you relate it fully, for the awakening of all the worlds.

भगवन्, स्वयम्भूको उत्पत्तिको सत्कथा म सुन्न चाहन्छु।
सबै लोकको प्रबोधनका लागि कृपया त्यो पूर्ण रूपमा वर्णन गर्नुहोस्।

Thus entreated by that wise Maitreya,
the Blessed One, looking upon all gathered in the assembly, instructed thus:

ती सुधीमान मैत्रेयले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि,
भगवान्ले सभामा उपस्थित सबैलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:

Very well, Maitreya. All of you gathered here, listen with attention;
I shall relate the true story of the origin of Swayambhu.

साधु मैत्रेय। यहाँ उपस्थित सबै जना आदरपूर्वक सुन;
म स्वयम्भूको उत्पत्तिको सत्कथा वर्णन गर्नेछु।

It was thus. When the Lord of Sages Vipaśvī had passed into final peace,
after a long interval there arose here another Teacher of the world:

यसरी भयो। जब मुनीश्वर विपश्वी निर्वाणमा जानुभयो,
धेरै समयपछि यहाँ फेरि अर्का जगत्-शास्ता प्रकट हुनुभयो:

a Lord of Sages named Śikhi, an Arhat, a Dharma-king, a Tathāgata,
the Omniscient One, the Sugata, master of all knowledge, the Guide.

शिखि नामका मुनीन्द्र, अर्हत, धर्मराज, तथागत,
सर्वज्ञ, सुगत, सर्वविद्याका अधिपति, विनायक।

At that time the lifespan of human beings was seventy thousand years,
and I was then, it is said, a Bodhisattva named Kṣemaṁkara.

त्यस बेला मानिसहरूको आयु सत्तरी हजार वर्ष थियो,
र म त्यस बेला क्षेमंकर नामका बोधिसत्त्व थिएँ, भनिन्छ।

When that Blessed Teacher Śikhi, the Jina, lord of the Dharma,
was dwelling in a hermitage of the Sugata near the city called Aruṇa,

जब ती भगवान् शास्ता शिखि, धर्माधिपति जिन,
अरुण नामक नगरको नजिक सुगताश्रममा बस्नुभएको थियो,

those who came to him worshipped that Teacher Śikhi.
I too, in the same way, of that Śikhi, teacher of the three worlds,

उहाँकहाँ आउनेहरूले ती शास्ता शिखिको भजन गरे।
म पनि त्यसरी नै, त्रिजगद्गुरु ती शिखिको,

taking refuge and attending upon him, worshipped him always with joy.
On one occasion there, that Arhat, the Blessed all-knowing Śikhi,

शरणमा गएर र सेवा गरेर, सधैँ हर्षपूर्वक भजन गर्थें।
एक समय त्यहाँ, ती अर्हत भगवान् सर्वज्ञ शिखिले,

took his seat in the assembly to teach the true Dharma.
Seeing this, all the monks, the disciples, the celibate practitioners,

सद्धर्मको उपदेश दिन सभासनमा विराजमान हुनुभयो।
यो देखेर सबै भिक्षु, श्रावक, ब्रह्मचारीहरू,

nuns, keepers of vows, and lay devotees both men and women,
came to that Sage to drink the nectar of the true Dharma.

भिक्षुणी, व्रती, र उपासक-उपासिकाहरू,
त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिउन ती मुनिकहाँ आए।

Bowing with folded hands, they took their places around him.
Then Brahmā, Indra and all the thirty gods came,

हात जोडेर प्रणाम गरी, उहाँको वरिपरि परिक्रमा गरेर बसे।
त्यसपछि ब्रह्मा, इन्द्रलगायत सबै त्रिदश देवताहरू आए,

and all the guardians of the worlds came too, to hear the Dharma:
Siddhas, Vidyādharas, Sādhyas, Yakṣas, Gandharvas and Kinnaras,

र सबै लोकपालहरू पनि धर्म सुन्न आए:
सिद्ध, विद्याधर, साध्य, यक्ष, गन्धर्व र किन्नरहरू,

Garuḍas, lords of Rākṣasas, Daityas and Nāga kings as well,
seers and brahmins, tīrthikas and men of austerity,

गरुड, राक्षसेन्द्र, दैत्य र नागाधिपतिहरू पनि,
ऋषि र ब्राह्मणहरू, तीर्थिक र तपस्वीहरू,

renunciates and yogins, Nirgranthas and naked ascetics,
kings, Kṣatriyas and Vaiśyas, ministers, counsellors and officials,

यति र योगीहरू, निर्ग्रन्थ र दिगम्बरहरू,
राजा, क्षत्रिय र वैश्यहरू, अमात्य, मन्त्री र अधिकारीहरू,

craftsmen, merchants, caravan leaders and other men of substance,
townspeople, country people, villagers and those from other lands,

शिल्पी, व्यापारी, सार्थवाह र अन्य महाजनहरू,
पुरवासी, जनपदवासी, गाउँले र अन्य देशका मानिसहरू,

all came with delight to drink the nectar of the true Dharma.
Arriving there and beholding that Lord of Sages,

सबै हर्षित भई त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिउन आए।
त्यहाँ पुगेर ती मुनीश्वरलाई देखेर,

they worshipped him in due order and circumambulated him,
and with palms joined they bowed and spread out on every side,

तिनीहरूले क्रमैसँग पूजा गरी प्रदक्षिणा गरे,
र हात जोडेर प्रणाम गरी चारैतिर घेरेर बसे,

keeping him before them, looking up, and settling with reverence.
Seeing them all seated around him, the Blessed Śikhi

उहाँलाई अगाडि राखी, माथि हेर्दै, आदरपूर्वक बसे।
उहाँको वरिपरि बसेका ती सबैलाई देखेर, भगवान् शिखिले

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

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

and became eager in the practice of the Dharma, partakers of awakening.
At that very moment, there in that lake, that reservoir of holy water,

र धर्मसाधनामा उद्यत भई बोधिका भागी भए।
ठीक त्यही समयमा, त्यो पुण्यजलको आश्रय ह्रदमा,

with a stalk of gem, great in radiance, with filaments of diamond,
made of the five jewels, a royal lotus with a divine pericarp,

मणिको नाल, महान् तेजयुक्त, हीराका केसर भएको,
पञ्चरत्नले बनेको, दिव्य कर्णिकायुक्त राजकमल,

a great lotus appeared, shining with a thousand petals.
In the middle of the pericarp of that jewelled lotus,

एक महापद्म प्रकट भयो, सहस्र दलले जगमगाउँदै।
त्यो रत्नकमलको कर्णिकाको मध्यमण्डलमा,

there arose of itself the Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina,
a radiance one cubit in measure, blazing and made of pure jewel-light.

त्यहाँ स्वयम्भू भई धर्मधातु जिनालय उत्पन्न भयो,
एक हात प्रमाणको, शुभ्र रत्नमय उज्ज्वल ज्योति।

a vessel of the glory and virtue of perfect awakening, adorned with every mark,
a form of light, eldest of the world, the seat of the Five Tathāgatas,

सम्बोधिको श्री र गुणको आधार, सबै लक्षणले मण्डित,
ज्योतिस्वरूप, जगत्को ज्येष्ठ, पञ्च तथागतको आश्रय,

lord of the world, worthy of the world's homage, worshipped by the world, its master,
without beginning or end, undecaying, honoured, bearer of all that is good,

जगदीश, जगत्वन्द्य, जगत्पूज्य, जगत्प्रभु,
अनादि-अनन्त, अजीर्ण, माननीय, सबै शुभको धारक,

foremost in the form of Samantabhadra, supreme, bearer of the jewel of the true Dharma,
sovereign of the true qualities of the three worlds, granting the fourfold fruit.

समन्तभद्ररूप, अग्र, श्रेष्ठ, सद्धर्मरत्नको धारक,
त्रैलोक्यका सद्गुणको अधीश, चतुर्वर्गफल प्रदान गर्ने।

When that caitya had arisen, the whole earth with its oceans and mountains
shook on every side, by the power of the caitya's arising.

त्यो चैत्य उत्पन्न हुँदा, समुद्र र पर्वतसहितको सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी
चारैतिर हल्लियो, चैत्यको उत्पत्तिको प्रभावले।

Fragrant divine flowers fell from the dwelling of the gods,
the drums of the gods resounded, and all the directions grew clear.

स्वर्गबाट दिव्य सुगन्धित फूलहरू झरे,
देवदुन्दुभिहरू बजे, र सबै दिशाहरू प्रसन्न भए।

Fires blazed up auspiciously, their flames turning to the right;
cool and fragrant breezes blew steadily.

आगोहरू दक्षिणावर्त भई शुभ रूपमा दन्किए;
शीतल र सुगन्धित बतासहरू धीरे बहे।

Clouds with deep voices rained down sweet waters;
the planets, stars, moon and sun shone out together in splendour.

गम्भीर गर्जनसहित मेघहरूले मीठो जल वर्षाए;
ग्रह, तारा, चन्द्र र सूर्य सँगै चम्किए।

Sounds of praise, blessing and song spread through the sky;
everywhere, without pause, there was auspicious rejoicing,

स्तुति, मङ्गल र सङ्गीतका ध्वनिहरू आकाशमा फैलिए;
सबैतिर, निरन्तर, शुभ मङ्गल महोत्सव भयो,

abundance of food, a swelling of glory and virtue, good practice of the true Dharma,
freedom from calamity and right conduct spread on every side.

सुभिक्ष, श्री र गुणको वृद्धि, सद्धर्मको भद्र साधना,
निरुत्पात र शुभ आचरण चारैतिर फैलियो।

Beholding this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina, thus self-arisen,
Īśvara and all the others, and the dwellers in the formless realms,

यसरी स्वयम्भू भई उत्पन्न भएको धर्मधातु जिनालयलाई देखेर,
ईश र अन्य सबै, र आरूप्य भुवनका वासीहरू,

though absorbed in the great bliss and ease of meditation, broke off their joy
and set out to salute that Self-Arisen Lord.

योगध्यानको महानन्द र सुखमा भए पनि त्यो उत्सव त्यागेर,
ती ईशान स्वयम्भूलाई वन्दना गर्न हिँडे।

So too Brahmā and all the sages and celibate practitioners
set out with delight to behold that Self-Arisen One.

त्यसरी नै ब्रह्मालगायत सबै मुनि र ब्रह्मचारीहरू
हर्षित भई त्यो स्वयम्भूको दर्शन गर्न हिँडे।

So too Indra and all the thirty gods, with the hosts of Apsarases,
took up the requisites of worship and went joyfully to see him.

त्यसरी नै इन्द्रलगायत सबै त्रिदश देवता, अप्सरागणसहित,
पूजाका सामग्रीहरू लिएर हर्षपूर्वक उहाँको दर्शन गर्न गए।

So too Agni, Yama the Dharma-king, Nirṛti, Varuṇa, Vāyu,
Kubera the giver of wealth, and Īśāna lord of spirits, and all the world guardians,

त्यसरी नै अग्नि, धर्मराज यम, नैऋत, वरुण, वायु,
श्रीद कुबेर, र भूताधिप ईशान, र सबै लोकपालहरू,

delighted, with their own retinues and with great festivity,
came to behold that Self-Arisen caitya.

आ-आफ्ना परिजनसहित, महोत्साहका साथ प्रमुदित भई,
त्यो स्वयम्भू चैत्यको दर्शन गर्न आए।

Dhṛtarāṣṭra the great king came delighted with the Gandharvas,
with the festivity of song and instrumental music, to see him.

महाराज धृतराष्ट्र गन्धर्वहरूसहित हर्षित भई,
सङ्गीत र वाद्यवादनको उत्साहसहित उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

Virūḍhaka the great king, joyfully accompanied by the Kumbhāṇḍas,
beholding that Self-Arisen One, came gladly to salute him.

महाराज विरुढक कुम्भाण्डहरूसहित हर्षपूर्वक,
त्यो स्वयम्भूलाई देखेर आनन्दित भई वन्दना गर्न आए।

Virūpākṣa too, together with the Nāga kings and all the Nāga lords,
bearing jewelled offerings of worship, came to see him.

विरुपाक्ष पनि नागेन्द्रहरू र सबै नागाधिपतिहरूसहित,
रत्नमय पूजा-उपहारहरू लिएर उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

Kubera too, king of the Yakṣas, accompanied by the Yakṣiṇīs,
bearing offerings of many kinds, came to see him.

यक्षराज कुबेर पनि यक्षिणीहरूसहित,
नानाविध द्रव्य-उपहारहरू लिएर उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

And Vajrapāṇi, lord of the secret ones, together with all the Guhyakas,
bearing divine and precious offerings, came to see him.

र गुह्येन्द्र वज्रपाणि सबै गुह्यकहरूसहित,
दिव्य भोग्य उपहारहरू लिएर उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

Druma too, king of the Kinnaras, with all his kindred,
with the festivity of sounding instruments, came to see him.

किन्नरराज द्रुम पनि आफ्ना सबै आफन्तहरूसहित,
तूर्यनादको उत्साहसहित उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

So too Sarvārthasiddha, lord of all the Vidyādharas,
bearing divine offerings of worship, came to see him.

त्यसरी नै सर्वविद्याधराधिप सर्वार्थसिद्ध,
दिव्य पूजा-उपहारहरू लिएर उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

Garuḍa too, king of birds, with all the flocks of birds,
with their several powers and great festivity, came to behold him.

पक्षिराज गरुड पनि सबै पक्षीगणहरूसहित,
आ-आफ्ना ऋद्धि र महोत्साहसहित उहाँको दर्शन गर्न आए।

So too the Siddhas and Sādhyas, the Vasus and the planets,
and all the hosts of stars, and all the companies of Apsarases,

त्यसरी नै सिद्ध र साध्यहरू, वसु र ग्रहहरू,
सबै तारागणहरू, र सबै अप्सरागणहरू,

So too all the lords of the Daityas, with their own retinues,
with great abundance and eagerness, came at once.

त्यसरी नै सबै दैत्याधिपतिहरू, आ-आफ्ना परिजनसहित,
महासमृद्धि र उत्साहसहित तुरुन्तै आए।

So too all the world guardians, stationed in the ten directions,
seeing that Self-Arisen One, came at once to salute him.

त्यसरी नै दशै दिशामा स्थित सबै लोकाधिपतिहरू,
त्यो स्वयम्भूलाई देखेर तुरुन्तै वन्दना गर्न आए।

All of them, having come and beheld that Lord of the world,
with hearts full of delight bowed from afar and drew near.

ती सबैले आएर त्यो जगदीश्वरलाई देखेर,
हर्षित हृदयले टाढैबाट प्रणाम गरी नजिक गए।

Then all of them worshipped that Lord of the world in due order,
and making prostration with the eight limbs, honoured him with reverence.

त्यसपछि ती सबैले क्रमैसँग त्यो जगन्नाथको पूजा गरे,
र अष्टांग प्रणाम गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गरे।

Some anointed him joyfully with divine perfumes,
some with flowers of many kinds, some with fragrant incense,

कसैले दिव्य सुगन्धले उहाँलाई हर्षपूर्वक लेपन गरे,
कसैले नानाविध फूलले, कसैले मनोहर धूपले,

some with garlands of flowers, some with divine robes,
some with rows of lamps, some with waving lamps of ārati,

कसैले फूलका मालाले, कसैले दिव्य चीवरले,
कसैले दीपमालाले, कसैले आरतीका दीपले,

some with divine nectars and foods, some with divine medicines,
some with ornaments and jewelled adornments of many kinds,

कसैले दिव्य अमृत र भोजनले, कसैले दिव्य औषधिले,
कसैले नानाविध दिव्य रत्नालंकार र आभूषणले,

some with parasols, banners, fans and canopies,
some with song and accompaniment, with mṛdaṅga and muraja drums,

कसैले छत्र, ध्वजा, चँवर र वितानले,
कसैले सङ्गीत र वाद्यले, मृदङ्ग र मुरजजस्ता बाजाले,

some with the threefold music, with flutes, some with conches and horns,
and some with cymbals, with vīṇā and other stringed instruments,

कसैले तौर्यत्रिकले, बाँसुरीले, कसैले शंख र नरसिंहाले,
र कसैले झ्यालीले, वीणा र अन्य ततवाद्यहरूले,

with cymbals and other percussion, with bheri, ānaka and mardala drums,
and with maḍḍu, ḍiṇḍima, jharjhara and many others,

तालादि घनवाद्यहरूले, भेरी, आनक र मर्दल नगराहरूले,
र नानाविध मड्डु, डिण्डिम, झर्झरादिहरूले,

some with dance and song, and some with shouts of acclamation:
thus with festivity of every kind they worshipped that abode of the Jina.

कसैले नृत्य र गीतले, र कसैले जयजयकारले:
यसरी नानाविध उत्साहका साथ तिनीहरूले त्यो जिनालयको भजन गरे।

Some worshipped by making circumambulations, a thousand times over,
and some joyfully with dhāraṇīs, spells, recitation and hymns,

कसैले हजारौँ पटक प्रदक्षिणा गरेर भजन गरे,
र कसैले धारणी, विद्या, जप र स्तोत्रले हर्षपूर्वक,

Thus in ways of many kinds all those people, the twice-born and the rest,
drew near with faith and worshipped that Self-Arisen One.

यसरी नानाप्रकारले ती सबै मानिसहरू, द्विजलगायतले,
श्रद्धापूर्वक नजिक गएर त्यो स्वयम्भूको भजन गरे।

Hearing of this great festivity of the gods thus spreading abroad,
all those gathered in the assembly were filled with wonder.

देवताहरूको यो महोत्सव यसरी फैलिएको सुनेर,
सभामा उपस्थित सबै विस्मित भए।

Seeing this, the great being Ratnapāṇi came forward,
and bowing to that Sage Śikhi, spoke thus with folded hands:

यो देखेर महासत्त्व रत्नपाणि अगाडि आए,
र ती मुनि शिखिलाई प्रणाम गरी हात जोडेर यसो भने:

Blessed One, why has the whole earth shaken, and this divine festival
spread abroad? Whose is it? Please teach us the cause.

भगवन्, किन सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी हल्लियो, र यो दिव्य उत्सव
किन फैलियो? यो कसको हो? कृपया त्यसको कारण बताइदिनुहोस्।

Thus entreated by the wise Ratnapāṇi,
the Blessed Śikhi, looking upon him, said this to Ratnapāṇi:

ती सुधीमान रत्नपाणिले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि,
भगवान् शिखिले उहाँलाई हेर्दै रत्नपाणिलाई यसो भन्नुभयो:

Listen well, great being. Why the whole earth has shaken,
and why this divine festivity has begun, the cause shall now be told.

राम्ररी सुन, हे महासत्त्व। किन सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी हल्लियो,
र किन यो दिव्य उत्सव सुरु भयो, त्यसको कारण अब भनिन्छ।

It is thus. Here in this earthly world, in the northern Himālaya,
there is a lake, a reservoir of holy water endowed with the eight excellent qualities.

यसरी हो। यस भूलोकमा, उत्तरतर्फ हिमालयमा,
अष्टांग गुणले सम्पन्न पुण्यजलको आश्रय एक ह्रद छ।

There, upon a jewelled lotus, on the pericarp of that royal flower,
the Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina, has arisen of itself.

त्यहाँ रत्नमय कमलमा, त्यो सरोजराजको कर्णिकामा,
धर्मधातु जिनालय स्वयमेव उत्पन्न भएको छ।

At its arising the whole earth was stirred, and all were filled with joy;
everywhere, in every dwelling, auspicious vigour began to move.

त्यो उत्पन्न हुँदा सम्पूर्ण पृथ्वी हल्लियो र सबै प्रमुदित भए;
सबैतिर, हरेक भुवनमा, शुभ उत्साह प्रवर्तित भयो।

Beholding it, Maheśvara, Brahmā, Indra and the other immortals,
the planets and stars, the Siddhas, Sādhyas and Vidyādharas,

त्यसलाई देखेर महेश्वर, ब्रह्मा, इन्द्रलगायत अमरहरू,
ग्रह र ताराहरू, सिद्ध, साध्य र विद्याधरहरू,

and all the great seers as well, filled with wonder and delight,
and all the world guardians, the Daityas, Nāgas and lords of birds,

र सबै महर्षिहरू पनि, विस्मय र आनन्दले भरिएर,
र सबै लोकाधिपतिहरू, दैत्य, नाग र खगेश्वरहरू,

Yakṣas, Kinnaras, Gandharvas, Guhyakas and Rākṣasas too,
all these and others, beholding that Self-Arisen One,

यक्ष, किन्नर, गन्धर्व, गुह्यक र राक्षसहरू पनि,
यी सबै र अरूहरूले त्यो स्वयम्भूलाई देखेर,

came rejoicing and worshipped him with great festivals.
This great festivity of worship, spreading abroad,

हर्षित भई आएर महोत्सवका साथ भजन गरे।
पूजाको यो महोत्साह फैलिँदै,

has arisen as this great and auspicious portent of that event.
When the Lord of Sages Śikhi had thus instructed, hearing it,

त्यही घटनाको यो महान् शुभ निमित्तका रूपमा प्रकट भएको छ।
मुनीन्द्र शिखिले यसरी उपदेश दिनुभएपछि, त्यो सुनेर,

the great being Ratnapāṇi, filled with wonder and delight,
his lotus face lit with understanding, his heart full of great joy,

महासत्त्व रत्नपाणि, विस्मय र आनन्दले भरिएर,
बोधले उज्ज्वल कमलमुख भई, महाहर्षित हृदयले,

bowed again to Śikhi and spoke thus with folded hands:
Blessed One, may you know what my mind desires,

शिखिलाई पुनः प्रणाम गरी हात जोडेर यसो भने:
भगवन्, मेरो मनले जे चाहन्छ त्यो तपाईंले जान्नुहुन्छ,

and granting me leave, be pleased to give your blessing.
I too, O Teacher of the world, that Lord Swayambhu,

र मलाई अनुमति दिएर प्रसन्न हुनुहोस्।
म पनि, हे जगत्-शास्ता, त्यो स्वयम्भू ईश्वरलाई,

would draw near with faith and worship with great festivals.
Thus entreated by him, the Blessed Śikhi, having heard,

श्रद्धापूर्वक नजिक गएर महोत्सवका साथ भजन गर्न चाहन्छु।
उनले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, भगवान् शिखिले सुनेर,

looking upon the great being Ratnapāṇi, instructed thus:
Son of good family, go, if you desire awakening swiftly.

महासत्त्व रत्नपाणिलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:
हे कुलपुत्र, जाऊ, यदि तिमी छिट्टै बोधि चाहन्छौ भने।

Draw near with faith and worship that abode of the Jina.
Those who, drawing near there, worship with faith and joy,

श्रद्धापूर्वक नजिक गएर त्यो जिनालयको भजन गर।
जो त्यहाँ नजिक गएर श्रद्धा र हर्षले भजन गर्छन्,

they all swiftly attain awakening and reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.
When the Lord of Sages had thus instructed, Ratnapāṇi, hearing it,

ती सबैले छिट्टै संबोधि प्राप्त गरी सम्बुद्धपद पाउँछन्।
मुनीन्द्रले यसरी उपदेश दिनुभएपछि, रत्नपाणिले त्यो सुनेर,

bowed to that Sage with folded hands and set out rejoicing.
Then, along with him, many Bodhisattvas, sons of the Jina,

हात जोडेर ती मुनिलाई प्रणाम गरी हर्षित भई हिँडे।
त्यसपछि उहाँसँगै धेरै बोधिसत्त्व, जिनपुत्रहरू,

disciples and monks, nuns and laywomen,
devoted laymen and keepers of vows, eager for merit,

श्रावक र भिक्षुहरू, भिक्षुणी र उपासिकाहरू,
भक्तिमान उपासक र पुण्यका अभिलाषी व्रतीहरू,

seers and brahmins, renunciates and yogins,
tīrthikas and ascetics, Nirgranthas and celibate practitioners,

ऋषि र ब्राह्मणहरू, यति र योगीहरू,
तीर्थिक र तापसहरू, निर्ग्रन्थ र ब्रह्मचारीहरू,

kings, Kṣatriyas and Vaiśyas, ministers, counsellors and officials,
craftsmen, merchants, caravan leaders and other men of substance,

राजा, क्षत्रिय र वैश्यहरू, अमात्य, मन्त्री र अधिकारीहरू,
शिल्पी, व्यापारी, सार्थवाह र अन्य महाजनहरू,

townspeople, country people, villagers and those from other lands,
and others too, desiring the virtues of the true Dharma,

पुरवासी, जनपदवासी, गाउँले र अन्य देशका मानिसहरू,
र अन्य पनि, सद्धर्मका गुण चाहनेहरू,

all of them went there with him, joyfully and with great festivity.
Thus Ratnapāṇi, accompanied by all those people,

ती सबै उहाँसँगै हर्ष र महोत्साहका साथ त्यहाँ गए।
यसरी रत्नपाणि ती सबै मानिसहरूसहित,

taking up the requisites of worship, went with great festivity and joy.
Thus that glorious and excellent one, delighting all the people,

पूजाका सामग्रीहरू लिएर महोत्साह र हर्षका साथ गए।
यसरी ती श्रीमान् प्रवरले सबै मानिसहरूलाई आनन्दित पार्दै,

came there at once and beheld this abode of the Jina.
Seeing him, that great being drew near, rejoicing.

तुरुन्तै त्यहाँ आइपुगेर यो जिनालयको दर्शन गरे।
उहाँलाई देखेर ती महासत्त्व हर्षित भई नजिक गए।

Worshipping according to the rule and bowing, he honoured him with joy.
So too all those people, his companions, and the great seers,

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी प्रणाम गरेर हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
त्यसरी नै ती सबै मानिसहरू, उहाँका सहयात्री र महर्षिहरूले,

worshipping according to the rule, honoured him with great festivity and joy.
Thus all those people, having praised him and recited dhāraṇīs,

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी महोत्साह र हर्षका साथ भजन गरे।
यसरी ती सबै मानिसहरूले स्तुति गरी धारणी जप गरेर,

made eight circumambulations, bowed, and worshipped with joy.
So too other great beings, Bodhisattvas, sons of the Jina,

आठ प्रदक्षिणा गरी, प्रणाम गरी, हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
त्यसरी नै अन्य महासत्त्व, बोधिसत्त्व, जिनपुत्रहरू,

came from the ten directions and worshipped this Lord.
I too at that time, going there together with Ratnapāṇi,

दशै दिशाबाट आएर यो ईश्वरको भजन गरे।
म पनि त्यस बेला रत्नपाणिसँगै त्यहाँ गएर,

drew near with faith and worshipped this Lord.
By the power of that merit, having attained awakening even in the Kali age,

श्रद्धापूर्वक नजिक गएर यो ईश्वरको भजन गरेँ।
त्यो पुण्यको प्रभावले, कलियुगमा समेत बोधि प्राप्त गरेर,

conquering all the hosts of Māra, I have become lord of the Dharma.
Whoever draws near to him and worships with faith and joy,

सबै मारगणलाई जितेर म धर्माधिपति भएँ।
जो उहाँको नजिक गएर श्रद्धा र हर्षले भजन गर्छ,

they all swiftly attain awakening and become Sugatas.
Thus exceedingly great is the merit that springs from serving him,

ती सबैले छिट्टै संबोधि प्राप्त गरी सुगत हुन्छन्।
यसरी उहाँको सेवाबाट उत्पन्न हुने पुण्य अत्यन्त महान् छ,

bringing glory and true virtue, and accomplishing the knowledge of awakening.
So it has been declared everywhere by all the Lords of Sages.

भद्रश्री र सद्गुण प्रदान गर्ने, र सम्बोधिज्ञानको साधन।
यसरी सबै मुनीन्द्रहरूद्वारा सबैतिर घोषित छ।

You too, knowing this, worship him with reverence.
All the Lords of Sages as well, at the four junctures, day and night,

तिमीहरू पनि यो जानेर आदरपूर्वक उहाँको भजन गर।
सबै मुनीन्द्रहरूले पनि चारै सन्ध्यामा, दिनरात,

beholding, meditating and holding him in mind, worshipped him with reverence.
All the Buddhas established in every direction worship him now,

दर्शन गरी, ध्यान गरी, स्मरण गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गरे।
सबै दिशामा स्थित सबै बुद्धहरूले अहिले पनि उहाँको भजन गर्छन्,

and all those yet to come will worship him likewise, always.
By the mere sight of him, even the wicked and the sinful

र भविष्यमा आउने सबैले पनि त्यसरी नै सधैँ भजन गर्नेछन्।
उहाँको दर्शनमात्रले, दुष्ट र पापीहरू पनि

are swiftly freed from their sins and become pure in their faculties.
Then, stainless in self, free of defilement, living in celibacy,

छिट्टै पापमुक्त भई निर्मल इन्द्रियका हुन्छन्।
त्यसपछि निर्मल आत्मा भई, निःक्लेश, ब्रह्मचारी भई,

they never go to an evil destiny anywhere at any time.
Born only in fortunate states, vessels of glory and true virtue,

तिनीहरू कहिल्यै, कतै पनि दुर्गतिमा जाँदैनन्।
सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिएर, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणका आश्रय भई,

they become Bodhisattvas, great beings, sons of the Sugata.
Then, fulfilling in due order the accumulations for awakening,

तिनीहरू बोधिसत्त्व, महासत्त्व, सुगतपुत्र हुन्छन्।
त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग बोधिसम्भार पूरा गर्दै,

attaining the threefold Bodhi, they reach the state of final peace.
So, bowing to him always and beholding him with reverence,

त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरेर निर्वृतिपद पाउँछन्।
त्यसैले सधैँ उहाँलाई प्रणाम गरी आदरपूर्वक दर्शन गरेर,

rejoicing in him, recalling him, meditating upon him and considering him always,
and even by uttering his name, those who long for awakening

उहाँमा अनुमोदन गरी, स्मरण गरी, ध्यान गरी र सधैँ चिन्तन गरी,
र नाम उच्चारणमात्र गरी, बोधिका अभिलाषीहरूले

should perform loving service according to their capacity, with constant reverence.
Thus instructed by the Lord of Sages Śrīghana, it was heard;

आ-आफ्नो शक्तिअनुसार सदा आदरपूर्वक भक्तिसेवा गर्नुपर्छ।
मुनीन्द्र श्रीघनले यसरी उपदेश दिनुभएको सुनियो;

and Maitreya and all in the assembly, awakened, rejoiced,
saying, so be it. Of the Dharmadhātu, the Self-Arisen,

र मैत्रेयलगायत सभाका सबै प्रबुद्ध भई अनुमोदन गरे,
'त्यस्तै होस्' भन्दै। धर्मधातु स्वयम्भूको,

they desired to draw near with faith and to worship.
Then all those gathered in the assembly, concerning the Dharmadhātu, the Self-Arisen,

तिनीहरूले श्रद्धापूर्वक नजिक गएर भजन गर्ने इच्छा गरे।
त्यसपछि सभामा उपस्थित सबैले, धर्मधातु स्वयम्भूको,

wished to hear once more the particular fruits of worshipping him.
Knowing this, the great being Maitreya, son of the Sugata,

उहाँको पूजाका विशेष फलहरू पुनः सुन्न चाहे।
त्यो बुझेर महासत्त्व मैत्रेय, सुगतपुत्रले,

bowing, made this request to the Blessed Lord of Sages:
Blessed One, the full extent of the special fruits of his worship,

प्रणाम गरी भगवान् मुनीन्द्रसँग यस्तो प्रार्थना गरे:
भगवन्, उहाँको पूजाका विशेष फलको विस्तार,

all these people in the assembly now wish to hear.
So may the Blessed One teach the particular fruits of worship,

सभाका यी सबै मानिसहरू अहिले सुन्न चाहन्छन्।
त्यसैले भगवान्ले पूजाको विशेष फल उपदेश गरेर,

and awaken all who are seated in this assembly.
Thus entreated by Maitreya, hearing him,

सभामा बसेका सबैलाई संबोधित गर्न योग्य हुनुहुन्छ।
मैत्रेयले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, त्यो सुनेर,

the Blessed One, looking upon all in the assembly, instructed thus:
Listen, all you people, to the great fruit of worshipping him.

भगवान्ले सभाका सबैलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:
सुन, हे सबै जन, उहाँको पूजाको महान् फल।

I shall tell it in detail, for the awakening of all the worlds.
With the five nectars together with pure and shining waters,

म विस्तारपूर्वक भन्नेछु, सबै लोकको प्रबोधनका लागि।
पञ्चामृत र शुद्ध उज्ज्वल जलले,

those who joyfully bathe this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina,
bathe always in the heavenly Ganges, and their three spheres are purified.

जसले हर्षपूर्वक यो धर्मधातु जिनालयलाई स्नान गराउँछन्,
तिनीहरू सधैँ मन्दाकिनीमा स्नान गर्छन्, र तिनका त्रिमण्डल शुद्ध हुन्छन्।

Enjoying divine pleasures, at the end they go to the abode of the Jina.
Those who at this caitya of Swayambhu, with fragrant substances,

दिव्य सुखहरू भोगेर अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्छन्।
जसले यो स्वयम्भू चैत्यमा सुगन्धित द्रव्यहरूले,

gladdening the hearts of the world, joyfully burn incense always,
become sweet-scented and gentle of limb, honoured even by the gods,

जगत्को मन आनन्दित पार्दै सधैँ हर्षपूर्वक धूप बाल्छन्,
तिनीहरू सुगन्धित र सौम्य अङ्गका हुन्छन्, देवताहरूद्वारा समेत सम्मानित,

glorious, of pleasing voice, and radiant like jewels.
Those who at this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina, with the five perfumes

श्रीमान्, मधुर स्वरयुक्त र रत्नसमान तेजस्वी हुन्छन्।
जसले यो धर्मधातु जिनालयमा पञ्चगन्धले

joyfully anoint him, draw near and worship with constant reverence,
become possessed of the seven jewels, vessels of glory and true virtue,

हर्षपूर्वक लेपन गरी, नजिक गएर सदा आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू सप्तरत्नले सम्पन्न, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणका आश्रय हुन्छन्,

devoted to the welfare of all, and become rulers of the earth.
And those who here, with varied robes and cloths,

सबैको हितमा उद्यत भई पृथ्वीका अधिपति हुन्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ विचित्र चीवर र वस्त्रहरूले,

covering him with faith and devotion, worship with reverence,
become adorned with divine and lovely silks and jewelled ornaments,

श्रद्धा र भक्तिले उहाँलाई ढाकेर आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू दिव्य र मनोहर कौशेय र रत्नाभरणले विभूषित हुन्छन्,

wise, lords of the Dharma, virtuous and of noble conduct.
And those who worship him with all flowers, of water and of land,

बुद्धिमान, धर्माधिपति, सज्जन र भद्रचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले जल र स्थलका सबै फूलहरूले उहाँको पूजा गरी,

drawing near and worshipping him with delight,
become rich with the glory of great kings, endowed with splendour beyond Indra's,

नजिक गएर प्रमुदित भई भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू महेन्द्रको श्रीले समृद्ध, इन्द्रभन्दा बढी तेजस्वी हुन्छन्,

blessed with glory and happiness, and become partakers of awakening.
And those who with garlands of flowers, woven and lovely,

भद्रश्री र सुखले सम्पन्न भई बोधिका भागी हुन्छन्।
र जसले रचिएका मनोहर फूलमालाहरूले,

and with hanging strands of every flower, adorn him and worship,
become rich in glory, lovers of the Dharma, lords among the gods,

र सबै फूलका झुण्ड्याइएका लहरहरूले सजाएर भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू श्रीसमृद्ध, धर्मप्रेमी, देवताहरूका अधिपति हुन्छन्,

of good repute, devoted to virtue, fortunate, walkers of the path to awakening.
And those who joyfully in this abode of the Sugata, all flowers

सत्कीर्तिमान, गुणमा अनुरक्त, शुभग, बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले हर्षपूर्वक यो सुगतालयमा सबै फूलहरू

scatter, and drawing near in refuge, worship him,
become lords of the gods in heaven, and rulers of kings on earth,

छर्केर, शरणमा गई भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू स्वर्गमा देवाधिपति, र पृथ्वीमा नृपाधिपति हुन्छन्,

endowed with great glory and virtue, and become partakers of awakening.
Bearing fragrant oil and the rest, a blazing lamp that drives away darkness,

महान् श्री र गुणले सम्पन्न भई बोधिका भागी हुन्छन्।
सुगन्धित तेलादि लिएर, अन्धकार हटाउने प्रज्वलित दीप,

those who joyfully kindle it in this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina,
become clear of sight and fair of form, lamps of knowledge that dispel darkness,

जसले यो धर्मधातु जिनालयमा हर्षपूर्वक बाल्छन्,
तिनीहरू सुदृष्टियुक्त र सुरूप, अन्धकार हटाउने ज्ञानदीप हुन्छन्,

their lotus feet honoured by kings, and they become partakers of awakening.
Choice food fit for the gods, savoury and fragrant,

तिनका चरणकमल राजाहरूद्वारा पूजित हुन्छन्, र तिनीहरू बोधिका भागी हुन्छन्।
देवतायोग्य उत्तम भोजन, स्वादिलो र सुगन्धित,

those who present it here and worship with reverence,
become prosperous, lords of men, possessed of the seven jewels,

जसले यहाँ अर्पण गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू ऋद्धिमान, नृपेन्द्र, सप्तरत्नले सम्पन्न हुन्छन्,

and lords of the gods in heaven, and become partakers of awakening.
And those who offer here a divine drink mixed with gold and fragrance,

र स्वर्गमा देवाधिपति भई बोधिका भागी हुन्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ सुवर्ण र सुगन्धयुक्त दिव्य पेय,

presenting it and worshipping with a settled mind,
become strong, great kings of the earth, rich in glory and free of disease,

अर्पण गरी समाहित चित्तले भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू बलिष्ठ, महीपेन्द्र, श्रीसमृद्ध र निरोगी हुन्छन्,

and in heaven lords among the gods, and become partakers of awakening.
And those who bring here stalks and roots, seeds, leaves and fruits,

र स्वर्गमा देवेन्द्र भई बोधिका भागी हुन्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ डाँठ र जरा, बीउ, पात र फलहरू,

setting them down with faith, draw near and worship,
having enjoyed at will the many things they desire,

श्रद्धापूर्वक राखेर, नजिक गई भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूले इच्छाअनुसार धेरै भोग्य वस्तुहरू भोगेर,

devoted to the practice of the true Dharma, at the end go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who in this seat of the Sugata, wholesome herbs and medicines

सद्धर्मसाधनामा अनुरक्त भई अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यो सुगताधारमा पथ्य र औषधिहरू

offer with faith always and serve with reverence,
become strong, well-formed in body, gentle in their faculties, free of illness,

सधैँ श्रद्धापूर्वक अर्पण गरी आदरपूर्वक सेवा गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू बलिष्ठ, सुपुष्ट अङ्गका, सौम्य इन्द्रियका, निरामय हुन्छन्,

and having enjoyed the happiness of royal glory, at the end go to Sukhāvatī.
And those who here at this seat of the Jina, the Dharmadhātu Swayambhu,

र राज्यश्रीको सुख भोगेर अन्त्यमा सुखावती जान्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ यो जिनाधार धर्मधातु स्वयम्भूमा,

stretch a canopy high above and serve him with reverence,
are fortunate, virtuous, worthy of honour, of pure lineage and discerning,

माथि उच्च वितान तानेर आदरपूर्वक सेवा गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू धन्य, गुणी, वन्द्य, शुद्धवंशी र विचक्षण हुन्छन्,

accomplished in every aim, and at the end go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who at this dwelling of the Sugata, varied banners raised high,

सर्वार्थसिद्धिले सम्पन्न भई अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यो सुगतावासमा उच्च उठाइएका विचित्र ध्वजाहरू,

set up with great festivity, worship him and are blessed,
become bearers of glory, virtue and happiness, rulers of kings on earth,

महोत्साहका साथ खडा गरी भजन गर्छन् र अभिनन्दित हुन्छन्,
तिनीहरू श्री, सद्गुण र सुखका धारक, पृथ्वीमा भूपाधिपति हुन्छन्,

and lords of the gods in heaven, and at the end go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who raise here parasols of many kinds, of gold, jewels and flowers,

र स्वर्गमा देवाधिपति भई अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ सुवर्ण, रत्न र फूलका विविध छत्रहरू,

with great festivity, worship him with delight,
become lords of men and lords of gods, like parasols always in the world,

महोत्साहका साथ चढाएर प्रमुदित भई भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू नरेन्द्र र सुरेन्द्र, संसारमा सधैँ छत्रसमान हुन्छन्,

and having enjoyed great happiness, at the end go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who at this dwelling of the Sugata, banners of five colours

र महान् सुख भोगेर अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यो सुगतावासमा पञ्चरङ्गी पताकाहरू

hang up and honour him with great festivals,
become rulers of the earth here and lords among the gods hereafter,

झुण्ड्याएर महोत्सवका साथ भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू यहाँ महीपाल र त्यसपछि देवाधिपति हुन्छन्,

and having enjoyed glory and true happiness, at the end go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who here, with instruments of many kinds, with song and muraja drums,

र भद्रश्री र सत्सुख भोगेर अन्त्यमा जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ विविध वाद्य, सङ्गीत र मुरजादिले,

with flutes and other wind instruments, serve him with great festivals,
become possessed of lovely voices, divine glory and true virtue,

बाँसुरी र अन्य सुषिरवाद्यले महोत्सवका साथ सेवा गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू मनोज्ञ स्वर, दिव्य श्री र सद्गुणका आश्रय हुन्छन्,

and having practised the true Dharma, they go to the abode of the Sugata.
And those who in this abode of the Sugata, parched grain, unbroken rice and flowers

र सद्धर्मको साधना गरेर सुगतालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यो सुगतालयमा लावा, अक्षता र फूलहरू

scatter with faith and devotion and worship with reverence,
do not go to an evil destiny, and are always born in fortunate states.

श्रद्धा र भक्तिले छर्केर आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू दुर्गतिमा जाँदैनन्, र सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिन्छन्।

Having done good to all beings, they go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who joyfully offer here metals, goods, jewels and donations,

सबै प्राणीको हित गरेर तिनीहरू जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले यहाँ हर्षपूर्वक धातु, द्रव्य, रत्न र दक्षिणाहरू,

presenting them with faith, worship him with constant reverence,
enjoy divine glory and happiness, become vessels of virtue,

श्रद्धापूर्वक चढाएर सदा आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू दिव्य श्री र सुख भोग्छन्, सद्गुणका आश्रय हुन्छन्,

and having done good to all beings, go to the abode of the Jina.
And those who with truthful hymns joyfully praise this abode of the Buddha,

र सबै प्राणीको हित गरेर जिनालय पुग्छन्।
र जसले सत्य स्तुतिहरूले हर्षपूर्वक यो बुद्धालयको प्रशंसा गरी,

in verse and in prose, and worship him with reverence,
become rich in many jewels, skilled in all branches of knowledge,

पद्य र गद्यमा स्तुति गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू बहुरत्नले समृद्ध, सर्वविद्यामा विचक्षण हुन्छन्,

kings and lords of heaven, and at the end go to the state of the Sugata.
Those who with faith take refuge in this Lord of the world, Swayambhu,

भूपति र स्वर्गाधिपति भई अन्त्यमा सौगत पद पुग्छन्।
जसले श्रद्धापूर्वक यो जगन्नाथ स्वयम्भूको आश्रय लिई,

bowing with the eight limbs, worship him with reverence and serene hearts,
become possessed of the seven jewels, rulers of kings, of great power,

अष्टांग प्रणाम गरी, प्रसन्न हृदयले आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू सप्तरत्नले सम्पन्न, नृपाधिपति, महर्द्धिक हुन्छन्,

devoted to the practice of the true Dharma, and walkers of the path to awakening.
And those who circumambulate this king of caityas many times over,

सद्धर्मसाधनामा अनुरक्त र बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले यो चैत्यराजेन्द्रको अनेक पटक प्रदक्षिणा

and meditate, recall and utter his name, and so worship him,
become able to remember their births, long-lived, intelligent and fair,

गरी, ध्यान गरी, स्मरण गरी, नाम उच्चारण गरी भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू जातिस्मर, दीर्घायु, मतिमान् र सुवर्ण हुन्छन्,

worthy of homage, of worship and of honour, and walkers of the path to awakening.
And those who, cleansing with ash and water and plastering him all around,

वन्द्य, पूज्य र माननीय भई बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले खरानी र जलले सफा गरी, वरिपरि लिपेर,

worship him with great festivity and honour that Lord,
are freed from the burning fire of grief and affliction, and are long-lived,

महोत्साहका साथ पूजा गरी त्यो ईश्वरको भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू शोक र क्लेशको अग्निताप बाट मुक्त भई दीर्घायु हुन्छन्,

free of disease and happy, they become gods and rulers of the earth.
And those who gather up the withered offerings and clean the place all around,

निरोगी र सुखी भई तिनीहरू देवता र भूमिपाल हुन्छन्।
र जसले निर्माल्य बटुलेर यहाँ वरिपरि सफा गर्छन्,

drawing near and serving with hearts devoted to the Perfect Buddha,
are freed from affliction and grief, are fair to look upon, sound in their faculties,

सम्बुद्धमा भक्तिमय चित्तले नजिक गई सेवा गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू क्लेश र शोकबाट मुक्त, दर्शनीय र शुभ इन्द्रियका हुन्छन्,

glorious, with faces like white lotuses, and walkers of the path to awakening.
And those who, when he is worn, decayed or broken, joyfully repair him

श्रीमान्, पुण्डरीकसमान मुखका भई बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले जीर्ण, शीर्ण वा भग्न हुँदा हर्षपूर्वक जीर्णोद्धार गरी,

and re-consecrate him with great festivity, worshipping with reverence,
become rich in every kind of wealth, sound in their faculties, free of disease,

महोत्साहका साथ पुनःप्रतिष्ठा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू सबै सम्पत्तिले समृद्ध, पुष्ट इन्द्रियका, निरामय हुन्छन्,

lovers of the Dharma, of good conduct, and walkers of the path to awakening.
And those who recite his mantras and dhāraṇīs with a settled mind,

धर्मप्रेमी, शुभाचारी भई बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले समाहित चित्तले उहाँका मन्त्र र धारणी जप गरी,

meditate, recall and utter his name, and so worship him,
all of them become great beings with the three spheres purified,

ध्यान गरी, स्मरण गरी, नाम उच्चारण गरी भजन गर्छन्,
ती सबै शुद्ध त्रिमण्डलयुक्त महासत्त्व हुन्छन्,

vessels of glory and true virtue, and walkers of the path to awakening.
Thus exceedingly great is the merit that arises in this abode of the Lord of Dharma

भद्रश्री र सद्गुणका आधार भई बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
यसरी यो धर्माधिपालयमा उत्पन्न हुने पुण्य अत्यन्त महान् छ,

from worship performed with faith, as the Lords of Sages have declared.
By me this merit has been told now only in brief;

श्रद्धापूर्वक गरिएको भजनबाट, जसरी मुनीश्वरहरूले घोषणा गर्नुभएको छ।
मैले यो पुण्य अहिले संक्षेपमा मात्र भनेको हुँ;

the whole of it cannot be told here in full.
Knowing thus the exceedingly great fruit of honouring and worshipping him,

यसको पूर्ण विस्तार यहाँ बताउन सकिँदैन।
यसरी उहाँको सत्कार र पूजाको अत्यन्त महान् फल जानेर,

one should take refuge with faith and worship him always.
And those who, going to him for refuge, draw near with faith,

श्रद्धापूर्वक शरणमा गएर सधैँ भजन गर्नुपर्छ।
र जसले उहाँको शरणमा गई श्रद्धापूर्वक नजिक गएर,

with serene hearts and devotion worship him, their minds set on awakening,
never go to an evil destiny anywhere at any time.

प्रसन्न हृदय र भक्तिले बोधिमा चित्त राखी भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू कहिल्यै, कतै पनि दुर्गतिमा जाँदैनन्।

Born only in fortunate states, they become walkers of the path to awakening;
always born into good families, Bodhisattvas and discerning,

सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिएर तिनीहरू बोधिचारी हुन्छन्;
सधैँ सुकुलमा जन्मिएर, बोधिसत्त्व र विचक्षण भई,

keeping the vow lifelong, giving themselves to the welfare of all beings.
Then, fulfilling in due order the accumulations for awakening,

जीवनभर व्रत पालन गर्दै, सबै प्राणीको हितमा आफूलाई समर्पित गर्दै।
त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग बोधिसम्भार पूरा गर्दै,

attaining the threefold Bodhi, they reach the state of final peace.
For no gift made with a clear and joyful heart is ever a small one.

त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरेर निर्वृतिपद पाउँछन्।
किनकि प्रसन्न चित्तले गरिएको कुनै पनि दान सानो हुँदैन।

For thus the Perfect Buddhas are beyond thought, and the Buddha-qualities are stainless;
and beyond thought is the ripening for those of serene heart, and great its fruit.

किनकि यसरी सम्बुद्धहरू अचिन्त्य छन्, र बुद्धधर्महरू निर्मल छन्;
र प्रसन्न चित्त भएकाहरूको विपाक अचिन्त्य छ, र त्यसको फल महान् छ।

Knowing thus that devoted worship of the Three Jewels bears great fruit,
one should always render devoted service here, in this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina.

यसरी त्रिरत्नको भक्तिपूजाको फल महान् छ भनी जानेर,
यहाँ यो धर्मधातु जिनालयमा सधैँ भक्तिसेवा गर्नुपर्छ।

Hearing this instruction of the Lord of Sages, all who were gathered there,
the people, saying so be it, rejoiced and were awakened.

मुनीन्द्रको यो उपदेश सुनेर, त्यहाँ उपस्थित सबै,
'त्यस्तै होस्' भन्दै मानिसहरू आनन्दित भई प्रबुद्ध भए।

Thus it was taught to me by my teacher, and as I heard it, so it is told.
You too, O King, worship always there, at that abode of the Jina.

यसरी मेरा गुरुले मलाई उपदेश दिनुभयो, र मैले जसरी सुनेँ, त्यसरी नै भनिएको छ।
तिमी पनि, हे राजन्, त्यहाँ त्यो जिनालयमा सधैँ भजन गर।

By that merit may there be good fortune for you, free of all calamity;
and gaining the savour of the awakening mind, may you become a Bodhisattva.

त्यो पुण्यले तिम्रो कल्याण होस्, सबै उत्पातबाट मुक्त;
र बोधिचित्तको रस प्राप्त गरी तिमी बोधिसत्त्व होऊ।

Then, fulfilling the accumulations for awakening in due order,
conquering Māra and attaining awakening, may you reach the state of a Buddha.

त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग सम्बोधिसम्भार पूरा गरी,
मारलाई जितेर संबोधि प्राप्त गरी बुद्धपद पाऊ।

Thus instructed by the Teacher, that Arhat, the rightful lord of men,
Aśoka, together with all in the assembly, rejoiced and was awakened.

शास्ता ती अर्हतले यसरी उपदेश दिनुभएपछि, ती न्यायी नरपति
अशोक, सभाका सबैसहित, आनन्दित भई प्रबुद्ध भए।