स्वयम्भू पुराण

Then again that Maitreya, the Bodhisattva of great intellect,
bowing to the Blessed One, spoke thus with folded hands:

त्यसपछि फेरि ती महामति बोधिसत्त्व मैत्रेयले,
भगवान्लाई प्रणाम गरी हात जोडेर यसो भने:

Blessed One, when was this Dharmadhātu covered over with a stone,
and for what reason, and who built the stupa of brick?

भगवन्, यो धर्मधातु कहिले ढुङ्गाले छोपियो,
र कुन कारणले, र इँटाको स्तूप कसले बनायो?

Blessed One, seeing all these people here filled with curiosity,
may you teach the reason for it and satisfy them.

भगवन्, यहाँ जिज्ञासु सबै मानिसलाई देखेर,
कृपया त्यसको कारण बताई तिनीहरूलाई सन्तुष्ट पार्नुहोस्।

Thus entreated by Maitreya, that Lord of Sages,
the Blessed One, looking upon that great being, instructed thus:

मैत्रेयले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, ती मुनीश्वर
भगवान्ले त्यो महासत्त्वलाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:

Listen, Maitreya, to why this was concealed from open view;
I shall relate the reason for it, for the awakening of all the worlds.

सुन, हे मैत्रेय, यो किन प्रकाशबाट गुप्त गरियो;
त्यसको कारण म भन्नेछु, सबै लोकको प्रबोधनका लागि।

Thus: when the Perfect Buddha Kanakamuni had passed into final peace,
when the lifespan of human beings was twenty thousand years,

यसरी: सम्बुद्ध कनकमुनि निर्वाणमा जानुभएपछि,
जब मानिसहरूको आयु बीस हजार वर्ष थियो,

there arose a Blessed Teacher, a Dharma-king and Lord of Sages,
the Omniscient Arhat of great knowledge, the Tathāgata called Kāśyapa.

एक भगवान् शास्ता, धर्मराज र मुनीश्वर प्रकट हुनुभयो,
सर्वज्ञ अर्हत् महाभिज्ञ, काश्यप नामका तथागत।

That Perfect Buddha, in a hermitage near the great city of Vārāṇasī,
in the Deer Park, an abode of the Jina, dwelt with his companions.

ती सम्बुद्ध वाराणसी महानगरको छेउको आश्रममा,
मृगदाव, जिनावासमा आफ्ना सांघिकहरूसहित बस्नुभयो।

At that time I was a Bodhisattva named Jyotirāja, it is said,
a lay follower who had taken refuge in Kāśyapa, teacher of the world.

त्यस बेला म ज्योतिराज नामका बोधिसत्त्व थिएँ, भनिन्छ,
जगत्का शास्ता काश्यपको शरणमा रहेका उपासक।

When that teacher Kāśyapa, lord of the whole threefold realm,
took his seat in the assembly to teach the true Dharma,

जब ती शास्ता काश्यप, सम्पूर्ण त्रैधातुकका अधिपति,
सद्धर्मको उपदेश दिन सभासनमा विराजमान हुनुभयो,

all the people came to drink the nectar of that true Dharma:
Brahmā, Śakra and the other gods, and all the guardians of the worlds,

त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिउन सबै मानिस आए:
ब्रह्मा, शक्रलगायत देवताहरू, र सबै लोकाधिपतिहरू,

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

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

Kumbhāṇḍas and Rākṣasas, Nāgas and Garuḍas too,
seers and ascetics, tīrthikas and celibate practitioners,

कुम्भाण्ड र राक्षसहरू, नाग र गरुडहरू पनि,
ऋषि र तापसहरू, तीर्थिक र ब्रह्मचारीहरू,

renunciates and yogins, and other lay devotees as well,
brahmins and Kṣatriyas, and kings, rulers of the earth,

यति र योगीहरू, र अन्य उपासकहरू पनि,
ब्राह्मण र क्षत्रियहरू, र राजा, महीपतिहरू,

Vaiśyas, ministers and counsellors, servants and commanders of armies with their troops,
craftsmen and merchants, caravan leaders and men of substance,

वैश्य, मन्त्री र अमात्यहरू, भृत्य र गणसहित सेनापतिहरू,
शिल्पी र व्यापारीहरू, सार्थवाह र महाजनहरू,

townspeople, country people, villagers, guild members and hill dwellers,
and people from other lands too, all of them came.

पुरवासी, जनपदवासी, गाउँले, नैगम र पर्वतवासीहरू,
र अन्य देशका मानिसहरू पनि, ती सबै आए।

Beholding that Lord of Sages, the Perfect Buddha, seated on the assembly seat,
seeing the Blessed One, all his communities came.

सभासनमा विराजमान ती मुनीश्वर सम्बुद्धलाई देखेर,
भगवान्लाई देखेर, उहाँका सबै संघहरू आए।

monks and disciples, renunciates and yogins,
cailakas and keepers of vows, and all the lay devotees too,

भिक्षु र श्रावकहरू, यति र योगीहरू,
चैलक र व्रतीहरू, र सबै उपासकहरू पनि,

nuns too, and all the cailikās and women keeping vows,
and laywomen, and other women as well, came.

भिक्षुणीहरू पनि, र सबै चैलिका र व्रतिनीहरू,
र श्राविकाहरू, र अन्य स्त्रीहरू पनि आए।

Bodhisattvas and great beings, seers and celibate practitioners,
tīrthikas, Vaiṣṇavas and Śaivas, Nirgranthas and ascetics,

बोधिसत्त्व र महासत्त्वहरू, ऋषि र ब्रह्मचारीहरू,
तीर्थिक, वैष्णव र शैवहरू, निर्ग्रन्थ र तपस्वीहरू,

and others too came, longing for the virtues of the true Dharma;
all of them, seeing that Lord of Sages, went to him rejoicing.

र अन्य पनि आए, सद्धर्मका गुणका अभिलाषी;
ती सबै ती मुनीन्द्रलाई देखेर हर्षित भई गए।

There all those people, worshipping that Lord of Sages in due order
and bowing according to the rule, took their places in that assembly.

त्यहाँ ती सबै मानिसले क्रमैसँग ती मुनीन्द्रको पूजा गरी,
विधिअनुसार प्रणाम गरेर त्यो सभामा आ-आफ्नो ठाउँ लिए।

There all those people, spreading out on every side
and keeping that Lord of Sages before them, gazed at him with settled minds,

त्यहाँ ती सबै मानिस चारैतिर घेरेर,
ती मुनीन्द्रलाई अगाडि राखी समाहित चित्तले हेर्दै,

to drink the nectar of that true Dharma, like men parched with thirst before the sea,
with folded hands and serene faces they stood in due order.

त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिउन, तिर्खाले व्याकुल भई सागरसामु उभिएझैँ,
हात जोडेर प्रसन्न मुखले क्रमैसँग उभिए।

Seeing all those people seated, and all the communities and the gods,
and all the guardians of the worlds, that Blessed Jina

बसेका ती सबै मानिस, सबै संघ र देवताहरू,
र सबै लोकाधिपतिहरूलाई देखेर, ती भगवान् जिनले

took up the noble truths, the means to the knowledge of awakening,
and taught the true Dharma, excellent in beginning, middle and end.

आर्यसत्य, संबोधिज्ञानको साधनलाई लिएर,
आदि, मध्य र अन्त्यमा कल्याणकारी सद्धर्मको उपदेश दिनुभयो।

Drinking that nectar of the true Dharma, all the people were awakened,
and longed for the excellent vow, to gain lasting good and happiness.

त्यो सद्धर्मरूपी अमृत पिएर सबै मानिस प्रबुद्ध भए,
र सदा भद्रसुख प्राप्त गर्न उत्तम संवरको इच्छा गरे।

Then all those people, longing for the qualities of a Perfect Buddha,
took up the vow of Bodhi-conduct and moved always in what is good.

त्यसपछि ती सबै मानिसले सम्बुद्धका गुणका अभिलाषी भई,
बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी सधैँ शुभमा प्रवृत्त भए।

Then, having done all that was to be done, that master of yoga, the holder of the vajra,
Mañjudeva, passed at last into final peace together with his consorts.

त्यसपछि सबै कार्य सम्पन्न गरेर, ती योगवित् वज्री,
मञ्जुदेव आफ्ना भार्यासहित अन्त्यमा निर्वृतिमा जानुभयो।

Then, going to Mahācīna, to the hermitage of the Jina, Mañjuśrī,
taking again his own divine body, remained there with his consorts.

त्यसपछि महाचीनको जिनाश्रममा गएर, मञ्जुश्रीले,
आफ्नो दिव्य शरीर पुनः धारण गरी भार्याहरूसहित त्यहाँ रहनुभयो।

Here their bodies were consecrated in fire by all their disciples
according to the rule, and taking up the bones, they washed them clean.

यहाँ तिनीहरूका शरीर सबै शिष्यहरूले अग्निमा
विधिअनुसार संस्कार गरी, अस्थि लिएर सफा गरे।

Then, placing those bones here in a relic chamber according to the rule,
they made a caitya, consecrated it, worshipped it and honoured it always.

त्यसपछि ती अस्थि यहाँ गर्भमा विधिअनुसार राखेर,
चैत्य बनाई प्रतिष्ठा गरी, पूजा गरी सधैँ भजन गरे।

Those who worship this caitya and honour it always with faith
shall attain the virtue of the true Dharma that belonged to that Mañjudeva.

जसले यो चैत्यको पूजा गरी सधैँ श्रद्धाले भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूले ती मञ्जुदेवको सद्धर्मगुण प्राप्त गर्नेछन्।

Knowing this, those who desire the Dharma and the virtue of Mañjuśrī,
let them worship the caitya of Mañjuśrī here always.

यो जानेर, जसले मञ्जुश्रीको धर्म र सद्गुण चाहन्छन्,
तिनीहरूले यहाँ मञ्जुश्रीको चैत्यको सधैँ भजन गरून्।

Hearing this instruction of the Lord of Sages, those gathered in the assembly,
all saying so be it, rejoiced and were awakened.

मुनीन्द्रको यो उपदेश सुनेर, सभामा उपस्थित ती सबैले,
'त्यस्तै होस्' भन्दै आनन्दित भई प्रबुद्ध भए।

Then the Blessed One again, Śākyasiṁha, Lord of Sages,
looking upon Maitreya and upon the assembly, instructed thus:

त्यसपछि फेरि भगवान् शाक्यसिंह मुनीश्वरले,
मैत्रेय र सभालाई हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:

Then, after a long time had passed, in the realm of Gauḍa there was a king
named Pracaṇḍadeva, a glorious man born of the line of Vajradhara.

त्यसपछि धेरै समय बितेपछि, गौडराष्ट्रमा एक राजा
प्रचण्डदेव नामका, वज्रधरको वंशमा जन्मेका श्रीमान् थिए।

That king ruled his kingdom long, protecting it by the policy of Dharma,
and setting all the people in the good Dharma, made them walk in it.

ती राजाले धेरै समयसम्म नीतिधर्मले राज्यको पालन गरे,
र सबै मानिसलाई शुभ धर्ममा नियुक्त गरी चलाए।

By the power of that Dharma, there on every side always
there was abundance of food, festivity and freedom from calamity.

त्यो धर्मको प्रभावले, त्यहाँ सधैँ चारैतिर
सुभिक्ष, मङ्गलोत्सव र निरुत्पात भयो।

Then all those people, longing for the virtues of the true Dharma,
followed the customs of their families and delighted in giving, conduct and vows.

त्यसपछि ती सबै मानिस सद्धर्मका गुणका अभिलाषी भई,
कुलधर्मको आचरण गरी दान, शील र व्रतमा रमाए।

True to their word, steadfast, dwelling in the four Brahmavihāras,
they worshipped their household deities and worked for one another's good.

सत्यसन्ध, धीर, चार ब्रह्मविहारमा विहार गर्दै,
तिनीहरूले कुलदेवताको भजन गरी परस्पर हितमा लागे।

Seeing all his people intent on what is good, that king, lord of men,
delighted, summoned them, and looking upon them instructed thus:

आफ्ना सबै जनतालाई शुभमा उद्यत देखेर, ती नृपतिराजा,
प्रसन्न भई तिनीहरूलाई बोलाएर, हेर्दै यस्तो उपदेश दिनुभयो:

Good people, all you citizens, if you desire the true Dharma,
worship the Three Jewels and practise the vow of awakening.

हे जनहरू, सबै पौरिकहरू, यदि तिमीहरू सद्धर्म चाहन्छौ भने,
त्रिरत्नको भजन गर र बोधिसंवर आचरण गर।

By that you become pure in self, your three spheres wholly purified,
Bodhisattvas and great beings, walkers of the path to awakening.

त्यसबाट तिमीहरू शुभात्मा, त्रिमण्डल पूर्ण शुद्ध भई,
बोधिसत्त्व, महासत्त्व, बोधिचारी हुनेछौ।

Then, stainless in self, free of defilement, clear in your faculties,
as Arhats, attaining awakening, you shall reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.

त्यसपछि निर्मल आत्मा, निःक्लेश, विमल इन्द्रियका भई,
अर्हत भई, बोधि प्राप्त गरेर सम्बुद्धपद पाउनेछौ।

Hearing this instruction of the king, all the people,
understanding and saying so be it, rejoiced and were awakened.

राजाको यो उपदेश सुनेर, सबै मानिसले,
बुझेर 'त्यस्तै होस्' भन्दै आनन्दित भई प्रबुद्ध भए।

Then all those people, holding the king's instruction,
worshipped the Three Jewels and walked in good conduct.

त्यसपछि ती सबै मानिसले राजाको अनुशासन धारण गरी,
त्रिरत्नको भजन गरी शुभ आचरणमा लागे।

Seeing all those people delighting in the vow of Bodhi-conduct,
his heart serene with great joy, he reflected again:

ती सबै मानिसलाई बोधिचर्याव्रतमा रमाएको देखेर,
महानन्दले प्रसन्न हृदय भई उनले फेरि विचार गरे:

My life and birth have borne fruit, since those who keep to my rule,
all these people, with settled minds, walk always in what is good.

मेरो जीवन र जन्म सफल भयो, किनकि मेरो शासनमा रहेका
यी सबै मानिस समाहित चित्तले सधैँ शुभमा प्रवृत्त छन्।

Then that Pracaṇḍadeva, seeing his kingdom and its great festivals,
and seeing the futility in this round of existence, reflected within himself:

त्यसपछि ती प्रचण्डदेवले आफ्नो राज्य र महोत्सव देखेर,
र संसारको अनर्थ देखेर, आफैँभित्र विचार गरे:

Here I shall be overtaken by old age, shall grow old, my senses worn out,
and overcome by disease I shall surely go to my death.

यहाँ म जराले आक्रान्त हुनेछु, वृद्ध हुनेछु, इन्द्रिय जीर्ण हुनेछ,
र रोगले अभिभूत भई म निश्चय नै मृत्युमा जानेछु।

How long, then, shall I remain here in comfort?
What must come to be, comes to be for those who wander in existence.

त्यसो भए म यहाँ कति समय सुखपूर्वक बस्ने?
जे हुनु छ, त्यो भवचारीहरूका लागि भइछाड्छ।

In life after life there is only good for those who walk in the true Dharma,
and only suffering for those who walk in desire, in this wandering through existence.

जन्म-जन्ममा सद्धर्मचारीहरूका लागि भद्र मात्र हुन्छ,
र भवचरणमा कामचारीहरूका लागि दुःख मात्र हुन्छ।

Therefore, abandoning the household life, that seat of desire,
I shall dwell alone in an empty forest, with a settled mind,

त्यसैले कामको आश्रय गृहाश्रम त्यागेर,
म निर्जन वनमा एक्लै समाहित चित्तले बस्नेछु,

remembering the Three Jewels, meditating, my heart set on awakening,
and holding the vow of Bodhi-conduct, I shall move for the welfare of the world.

त्रिरत्नको स्मरण गरी, ध्यान गरी, संबोधिमा चित्त राखी,
र बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी जगत्को हितमा लाग्नेछु।

Having so resolved, that wise Pracaṇḍadeva, knower of the self,
summoned all the ministers of the realm and instructed them thus:

यसरी निश्चय गरी, ती प्राज्ञ आत्मज्ञ प्रचण्डदेवले,
राज्यका सबै मन्त्रीहरूलाई बोलाएर यस्तो उपदेश दिए:

Good ministers, all of you, hear these words of mine for your benefit;
as I have declared, so should you act.

हे सबै मन्त्रीहरू, मेरो हितकर वचन सुन;
जसरी मैले भनेँ, त्यसरी नै तिमीहरूले गर्नुपर्छ।

Thus: I shall be overtaken by old age, shall grow old, my senses worn out,
and overcome by disease I shall surely be swallowed by death.

यसरी: म जराले आक्रान्त हुनेछु, वृद्ध हुनेछु, इन्द्रिय जीर्ण हुनेछ,
र रोगले अभिभूत भई म निश्चय नै मृत्युले ग्रसित हुनेछु।

At this my mind trembles, fearing an evil destiny;
what must come to be, comes to be for those who wander in existence.

यसले मेरो चित्त त्रस्त छ, दुर्गतिको भयले शंकित;
जे हुनु छ, त्यो भवचारीहरूका लागि भइछाड्छ।

In life after life there is only good for those who walk in the true Dharma,
and only suffering for those who walk in desire, in this wandering through existence.

जन्म-जन्ममा सद्धर्मचारीहरूका लागि भद्र मात्र हुन्छ,
र भवचरणमा कामचारीहरूका लागि दुःख मात्र हुन्छ।

A kingdom brings ruin, its pleasures are to be enjoyed yet terrible, thick with the fear of serpents;
reflecting that it is impermanent and without substance, I take no delight in dwelling in a house.

राज्य अनर्थकारी छ, यसका भोग भयंकर, सर्पभयले व्याकुल;
यो अनित्य र असार हो भनी विचार गर्दा मलाई घरमा बस्न मन लाग्दैन।

Knowing this, abandoning the household life, that seat of desire,
I now long to dwell in a forest hermitage, in a fair grove.

यो जानेर, कामको आश्रय गृहाश्रम त्यागेर,
म अब वनाश्रम, शुभ आराममा बस्न उत्सुक छु।

So I wish now to establish my own son Śaktideva
on the royal seat and make him king.

त्यसैले म अब आफ्नै छोरा शक्तिदेवलाई
राजासनमा प्रतिष्ठित गरी राजा बनाउन चाहन्छु।

So all of you, hearing my instruction in this,
consecrate him and make him king, and serve this son of mine.

त्यसैले तिमीहरू सबै, यसमा मेरो अनुशासन सुनेर,
उनलाई अभिषेक गरी राजा बनाऊ, र मेरा यी पुत्रको सेवा गर।

Hearing this instruction of the king, those ministers and people
assented, saying that their lord's command was their authority.

राजाको यो उपदेश सुनेर, ती मन्त्री र जनहरूले,
'भर्ताको शासन नै प्रमाण हो' भन्दै स्वीकार गरे।

Then that king, summoning his son Śaktideva, said this:
Division, force, conciliation and gift, these are the four expedients.

त्यसपछि ती राजाले आफ्ना पुत्र शक्तिदेवलाई बोलाएर यसो भने:
भेद, दण्ड, साम र दान, यी चार उपाय हुन्।

I shall be overtaken by old age and shall surely grow worn in my senses,
and overcome by disease I shall surely go to my death.

म जराले आक्रान्त हुनेछु र निश्चय नै इन्द्रिय जीर्ण हुनेछ,
र रोगले अभिभूत भई म निश्चय नै मृत्युमा जानेछु।

Therefore I long for the shelter of the forest, which my mind holds the better course;
death strikes down the enemy before it, or the man attached to his house.

त्यसैले म वनाश्रय चाहन्छु, जसलाई मेरो मन श्रेयस्कर ठान्छ;
मृत्युले अगाडिको शत्रुलाई मार्छ, वा घरमा आसक्त मानिसलाई।

Therefore, afraid of this round of existence, with fears of many kinds,
my mind does not delight to stay here. I go to the empty forest.

त्यसैले संसारदेखि भयभीत भई, नानाविध भयशंकाले,
यहाँ बस्न मेरो मन रमाउँदैन। म निर्जन वनमा जान्छु।

Therefore you should act as I have said.
Protecting your subjects, govern by the policy of Dharma.

त्यसैले मैले जसरी भनेँ त्यसरी नै तिमीले आचरण गर्नुपर्छ।
प्रजाको पालन गर्दै धर्मनीतिले शासन गर।

Do not afflict the people with harsh exactions; follow the customs of your house,
and give gifts with faith, with kindness even towards strangers.

जनतालाई कठोर करले पीडा नदेऊ; कुलधर्मको आचरण गर,
र अरूप्रति पनि दयायुक्त भई श्रद्धाले दान देऊ।

Do not take life, do not take what is not given, do not act wrongly in desire;
do not lie, do not slander, do not speak harshly, do not chatter idly.

प्राणीहिंसा नगर, नदिएको नलेऊ, कामको मिथ्याचार नगर;
मृषावाद, पैशुन्य, पारुष्य र संभिन्नप्रलाप नगर।

Do not fall into covetousness or ill will, and abandon wrong view and the rest;
hold all these firmly, with a steady mind.

अभिध्या र व्यापादका दोषमा नपर, र मिथ्यादृष्टि आदि त्याग;
यी सबै दृढ चित्तले धारण गर।

These the Sugata has declared to be the root of all evils.
When a king acts thus, no calamities will come upon him.

यी नै सबै पापका मूल हुन् भनी सुगतले भन्नुभएको छ।
राजाले यसरी गर्दा उसमाथि कुनै उत्पात आउनेछैन।

And why? Because a kingdom is won by Dharma, and wealth increased by Dharma;
by Dharma wealth is secured, and by Dharma desire is fulfilled.

किन? किनकि धर्मले राज्य प्राप्त हुन्छ, धर्मले धनवृद्धि हुन्छ;
धर्मले धन सिद्ध हुन्छ, र धर्मले काम सिद्ध हुन्छ।

And by the fulfilment of desire liberation too is attained; of this there is no doubt.
By this path of knowledge the king instructed his son.

र कामसिद्धिबाट मोक्ष पनि प्राप्त हुन्छ; यसमा शंका छैन।
यस ज्ञानमार्गले राजाले आफ्नो पुत्रलाई शिक्षा दिए।

Then that father, the king, consecrating Śaktideva his own son
and establishing him on the royal seat, made him king.

त्यसपछि ती पिता राजाले आफ्नै पुत्र शक्तिदेवलाई अभिषेक गरी,
राजासनमा प्रतिष्ठित गरेर राजा बनाए।

As an elephant is held in check by the fear of the goad of knowledge,
so there that father made over everything to his son.

ज्ञानरूपी अंकुशको भयले हात्ती वशमा रहेझैँ,
त्यसरी नै त्यहाँ ती पिताले सबै कुरा पुत्रलाई सुम्पिए।

Abandoning all his possessions, he spoke again:
From today you are the lord and master of all these people,

आफ्ना सबै परिग्रह त्यागेर उनले फेरि भने:
आजदेखि तिमी यी सबै जनताका अधिपति र प्रभु हौ,

teacher of all Dharma, bearer of the welfare of all beings.
Hearing these words like nectar, the son bowed to his father.

सर्वधर्मको अनुशासक, सबै प्राणीको हितको धारक।
यी अमृतसमान वचन सुनेर पुत्रले पितालाई प्रणाम गरे।

Holding your command, father, in the protection of the people.
Having so instructed, that king Pracaṇḍadeva, right-minded,

हे तात, प्रजाको पालनमा तपाईंको आज्ञा शिरोपर गर्छु।
यसरी उपदेश दिएर, ती सन्मति राजा प्रचण्डदेवले,

having taken leave of his son, his wife and the rest, went alone to a forest hermitage.
There, in an empty and secluded wood, in a hut of leaves,

पुत्र, पत्नी आदिलाई बिदा गरी एक्लै वनाश्रममा गए।
त्यहाँ निर्जन, एकान्त वनमा, पातको कुटीमा,

seated on a mat of grass, he remained absorbed in meditation.
Dwelling there alone for some time, that keeper of the seer's discipline,

घाँसको आसनमा बसेर उनी ध्यानमा लीन भई रहे।
त्यहाँ केही समय एक्लै बस्दै, ती ऋषिधर्मधारीले,

eager for the welfare of all beings, reflected thus in his mind:
What is the use of dwelling here alone in an empty wood, meditating?

सबै प्राणीको हितमा उत्सुक भई मनमा यस्तो विचार गरे:
यहाँ निर्जन वनमा एक्लै ध्यान गरी बस्नुको के अर्थ?

To whom shall I teach the true Dharma, the means to awakening,
which arises from giving, conduct, patience, vigour, meditation and wisdom?

म कसलाई सद्धर्म, बोधिसाधन उपदेश गरूँ,
जुन दान, शील, क्षमा, वीर्य, ध्यान र प्रज्ञाबाट उत्पन्न हुन्छ?

Merit is declared by the Lords of Sages to be for the welfare of beings.
So what use is my practice of Dharma, standing here in solitude?

पुण्य प्राणीको हितका लागि हो भनी मुनीश्वरहरूले भन्नुभएको छ।
त्यसो भए एकान्तमा बसेर मेरो धर्मसाधनको के अर्थ?

Without benefit to beings, even austerity is without purpose.
What use here is even the hardest penance as a means to accomplishment?

प्राणीको हित बिना, तपस्या पनि निरर्थक छ।
यहाँ कठिन तपस्या पनि सिद्धिको साधनका रूपमा के काम?

It is only for the sake of glory and happiness in a fortunate birth;
without benefit to beings, accomplishment bears no fruit.

त्यो त सद्गतिमा श्री र सुख पाउनका लागि मात्र हो;
प्राणीको हित बिना सिद्धिसाधन निष्फल हुन्छ।

So my austerity, standing here in solitude, is fruitless for me.
What is for the benefit of beings is the means to the glory and virtue of Dharma.

त्यसैले एकान्तमा बसेर गरेको मेरो तपस्या निष्फल छ।
जे प्राणीको हितका लागि हो, त्यही धर्मश्री र गुणको साधन हो।

Accomplishment in knowledge, abundance, a moment of vigour and strength, whatever is good:
all these things of mine, though joined with attainment,

विद्यासिद्धि, समृद्धि, वीर्यबल र जे-जे शुभ छ:
मेरा यी सबै कुरा, सिद्धिले युक्त भए पनि,

without benefit to beings are as purposeless as a beast's.
So, abandoning this hard vow, my mind set on awakening,

प्राणीको हित बिना पशुकोझैँ निरर्थक छन्।
त्यसैले यो कठिन व्रत त्यागेर, बोधिमा चित्त राखी,

holding the vow of Bodhi-conduct, I shall move for the welfare of the world.
Therefore at ford after ford, at the seats of power, in the lands of merit,

बोधिचर्याव्रत धारण गरी म जगत्को हितमा लाग्नेछु।
त्यसैले तीर्थ-तीर्थमा, पीठमा, पुण्यभूमिहरूमा,

teaching the true Dharma to beings, I shall go about.
Purified in self by this merit, my three spheres wholly pure,

प्राणीहरूलाई सद्धर्मको उपदेश दिँदै म विचरण गर्नेछु।
यस पुण्यले विशुद्ध आत्मा भई, त्रिमण्डल पूर्ण शुद्ध भई,

swiftly attaining awakening, I shall reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.
Having so resolved, that wise Pracaṇḍadeva rose,

छिट्टै बोधि प्राप्त गरेर म सम्बुद्धपद पाउनेछु।
यसरी निश्चय गरी, ती प्राज्ञ प्रचण्डदेव उठे,

and for the welfare of beings he went forth with a settled mind.
Thus wandering, teaching the Dharma on every side,

र प्राणीको हितका लागि समाहित चित्तले हिँडे।
यसरी विचरण गर्दै, सबैतिर धर्मको उपदेश दिँदै,

he went joyfully among the fields of merit, the fords and the seats of power.
Thus roaming everywhere over the face of the earth in due order,

उनी पुण्यक्षेत्र, तीर्थ र पीठहरूमा हर्षपूर्वक हिँडे।
यसरी क्रमैसँग पृथ्वीभरि सबैतिर घुम्दै,

travelling in due course, he came here to the Himālaya.
Arrived here and looking all about, he was filled with delight.

क्रमैसँग यात्रा गर्दै, उनी यहाँ हिमालयमा आइपुगे।
यहाँ आएर चारैतिर हेर्दै उनी अत्यन्त प्रमोदित भए।

Ah, this is a great seat of power, he said, and rejoiced.
Then, beholding this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina,

अहो, यो त महापीठ हो, भन्दै उनी आनन्दित भए।
त्यसपछि यो धर्मधातु जिनालयलाई देखेर,

a form of light, his heart serene, he bowed and drew near.
Coming here and beholding this abode of the Jina,

ज्योतिस्वरूप, प्रसन्न हृदयले उनले प्रणाम गरी नजिक गए।
यहाँ आएर यो जिनालयलाई देखेर,

worshipping according to the rule, his mind serene with faith and devotion,
he made many circumambulations and praised him with lovely songs,

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी, श्रद्धा र भक्तिले प्रसन्न चित्त भई,
उनले अनेक प्रदक्षिणा गरी मनोहर गीतले स्तुति गरे,

made the eight-limbed prostration, meditated, recited, and worshipped in joy.
Then, beholding this caitya built by Mañjudeva,

अष्टांग प्रणाम गरी, ध्यान गरी, जप गरी हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि मञ्जुदेवद्वारा निर्मित यो चैत्य देखेर,

worshipping that caitya and praising it with songs, he bowed and worshipped in joy.
Then that great goddess Khagānanā, in the form of a yoni,

त्यो चैत्यको पूजा गरी गीतले स्तुति गरी, प्रणाम गरी हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि त्यो महादेवी खगानना, योनिरूपमा,

seeing her, his heart serene, he worshipped her according to the rule.
There too that great being, praising her with lovely songs,

उनलाई देखेर, प्रसन्न आत्मा भई उनले विधिअनुसार पूजा गरे।
त्यहाँ पनि ती महासत्त्वले मनोहर गीतले स्तुति गरी,

made the eight-limbed prostration and many circumambulations,
and going to her for refuge with faith, remembered and meditated with a settled mind,

अष्टांग प्रणाम गरी अनेक प्रदक्षिणा गरे,
र श्रद्धापूर्वक शरणमा गई, समाहित चित्तले स्मरण र ध्यान गरे,

and reciting her spell and dhāraṇī, rejoiced.
Then that great being, seeing the Vāgmatī and the other

र उनको विद्या र धारणीमन्त्र जपेर आनन्दित भए।
त्यसपछि ती महासत्त्वले वाग्मतीलगायत

fords, all of them, rejoiced.
Then at all those fords in due order

सबै तीर्थहरू देखेर आनन्दित भए।
त्यसपछि ती सबै तीर्थमा क्रमैसँग

he bathed, gave gifts, kept vows and the rest, and worshipped in delight.
Then, seeing the eight Vītarāgas, he was filled with joy,

उनले स्नान गरी, दान र व्रत आदि गरी, प्रमोदित भई भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि आठ वीतरागलाई देखेर उनी अत्यन्त हर्षित भए,

and worshipping according to the rule, praising and bowing, he worshipped them in turn.
Then that Pracaṇḍadeva, the Bodhisattva, made serene,

र विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी, स्तुति र प्रणाम गरी क्रमैसँग भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि ती बोधिसत्त्व प्रचण्डदेव प्रसन्न भई,

wished to take refuge here always and to practise the vow.
Then, looking all about the Himālaya,

यहाँ सधैँ आश्रय लिएर व्रत आचरण गर्न चाहे।
त्यसपछि हिमालयमा चारैतिर हेर्दै,

enjoying the highest bliss of the true Dharma, he longed for perfect peace.
Then, coming to a disciple of Mañjudeva, upholder of his teaching,

सद्धर्मको परमानन्द भोगेर उनले सुनिर्वृतिको इच्छा गरे।
त्यसपछि मञ्जुदेवका शिष्य, शासनका धारककहाँ गएर,

taking refuge in that true teacher, he made this request, bowing:
Venerable one, here in this field of merit, this great seat of power, the Himālaya,

ती सद्गुरुको आश्रय लिएर, प्रणाम गरी यस्तो प्रार्थना गरे:
भदन्त, यहाँ यो पुण्यक्षेत्र, महापीठ हिमालयमा,

I long to remain always, holding the vow of going forth.
So of your kindness, grant me the means to the knowledge of awakening,

प्रव्रज्यासंवर धारण गरी म सधैँ बस्न चाहन्छु।
त्यसैले कृपया मलाई संबोधिज्ञानको साधन,

and be pleased to give me the vow of going forth, for the welfare of the world.
Thus entreated by him, that mine of virtue, hearing him,

र जगत्को हितका लागि प्रव्रज्यासंवर दिन योग्य हुनुहोस्।
उनले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, ती गुणाकरले त्यो सुनेर,

looking upon that wise Bodhisattva, said this:
Come, good man. If you have the wish for the Buddhist vow,

ती सुविज्ञ बोधिसत्त्वलाई हेर्दै यसो भने:
आऊ, हे भद्र। यदि तिमीमा बौद्ध संवरको इच्छा छ भने,

take up the vow of going forth and live with a settled mind.
Having said this, that one of great knowledge made him go forth,

प्रव्रज्याव्रत धारण गरी समाहित चित्तले विचरण गर।
यसो भनेर, ती महाज्ञानीले उनलाई प्रव्रजित गराए,

and giving him the vow of Bodhi-conduct, set him to work for the welfare of the world.
There, his head shaved, carrying a bowl, clad in deep ochre robes,

र बोधिचर्याव्रत दिएर जगत्को हितमा लगाए।
त्यहाँ शिर खौरेर, पात्र लिएर, गाढा काषाय चीवर लगाएर,

he became a celibate, an ascetic, a monk, free of defilement, an Arhat and wise.
His name was then given as the monk Śāntaśrī.

उनी ब्रह्मचारी, यति, भिक्षु, निःक्लेश, अर्हत् र सुधी भए।
तब उनको नाम शान्तश्री भिक्षु भनी राखियो।

He became worthy of the homage and worship even of the worlds of gods and anti-gods.
From that time Śāntaśrī, at the Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina,

उनी देव र असुरलोकका पनि वन्द्य र पूजित भए।
त्यस बेलादेखि शान्तश्रीले धर्मधातु जिनालयमा,

worshipping the Three Jewels, remained, practising the vow of awakening.
One day, seeing this radiant form of light

त्रिरत्नको भजन गरी, बोधिव्रत आचरण गर्दै बसे।
एक दिन, यो देदीप्यमान ज्योतिस्वरूपलाई

seated on a jewelled lotus throne, he reflected thus:
Ah, this self-arisen form of light, shining,

रत्नकमलको आसनमा विराजमान देखेर, उनले यस्तो विचार गरे:
अहो, यो स्वयं उत्पन्न ज्योतिस्वरूप, प्रकाशमान,

seated on a jewelled lotus throne, stands for the welfare of the world.
For how long will this glorious Dharmadhātu, abode of the Jina,

रत्नकमलको आसनमा विराजमान भई जगत्को हितका लागि रहेको छ।
यो श्रीमान् धर्मधातु जिनालय कति समय

stand thus, speaking to the people for the welfare of the world?
For in the Kali age, in that time, when the world is stained with the five defilements,

यसरी मानिसहरूसँग बोल्दै जगत्को हितका लागि रहनेछ?
किनकि कलियुगमा, त्यस समयमा, पञ्चकषायले युक्त लोकमा,

all people will be of evil conduct and evil intent,
drunk with pride, wicked, greedy, walking in desire,

सबै मानिस दुराचारी र दुराशयी हुनेछन्,
मदले मातेका, दुष्ट, लोभी, कामचारी,

envious and heedless, their minds troubled by meanness,
blind with affliction, egotism and arrogance, without discernment, careless,

ईर्ष्यालु र प्रमत्त, मात्सर्यले व्याकुल चित्तका,
क्लेश, अहंकार र गर्वले अन्धा, विवेकहीन, प्रमादी,

wholly given over to the enjoyment of desire, walking in the ten unwholesome ways.
How then shall this glorious radiant form of light,

कामभोगमा अत्यन्त आसक्त, दश अकुशलमा चल्ने।
त्यसो भए यो श्रीमान् देदीप्यमान ज्योतिस्वरूप कसरी

seated on a jewelled lotus throne, stand thus for the welfare of the world?
Surely those who are greedy and wicked, their minds troubled by affliction,

रत्नकमलको आसनमा विराजमान भई जगत्को हितका लागि रहनेछ?
निश्चय नै लोभी र दुष्ट, क्लेशले व्याकुल चित्तका मानिसहरूले,

will throw down this caitya and carry off its jewels.
And other wicked men too, afflicted and full of pride,

यो चैत्यलाई भत्काएर रत्नहरू हरण गर्नेछन्।
र अन्य दुष्ट, क्लेशी र अभिमानी मानिसहरूले पनि,

will utterly destroy this caitya of light.
And when in that time, in the Kali age, this abode of the Jina is destroyed,

यो ज्योतिस्वरूप चैत्यलाई पूर्ण रूपमा ध्वंस गर्नेछन्।
र त्यस समय कलियुगमा यो जिनालय ध्वंस भएपछि,

a great calamity will surely arise, born of that great sin.
For this reason, for the protection of this Dharmadhātu,

त्यो महापापबाट उत्पन्न महान् उत्पात निश्चय नै हुनेछ।
यसै कारणले, यो धर्मधातुको रक्षाका लागि,

I shall make a concealment, covering it with a stone, and build a high caitya.
Then all those people, seeing this lofty stupa,

म ढुङ्गाले छोपेर गुप्ति बनाई अग्लो चैत्य निर्माण गर्नेछु।
त्यसपछि ती सबै मानिसले यो अग्लो स्तूप देखेर,

will worship it with faith and devotion, made serene.
Then by the power of that merit, here on every side always

श्रद्धा र भक्तिले प्रसन्न भई भजन गर्नेछन्।
त्यसपछि त्यो पुण्यको प्रभावले, यहाँ सधैँ चारैतिर

there will surely be abundance of food, festivity and freedom from calamity.
Having thought thus, that Śāntaśrī joyfully again

निश्चय नै सुभिक्ष, मङ्गलोत्सव र निरुत्पात हुनेछ।
यस्तो विचार गरी, ती शान्तश्रीले हर्षपूर्वक फेरि

came to that teacher, bowed with folded hands and made this request:
Venerable true teacher, what I now wish here is this:

ती गुरुकहाँ गएर, हात जोडेर प्रणाम गरी यस्तो प्रार्थना गरे:
भदन्त सद्गुरु शास्ता, मैले अहिले यहाँ जे चाहन्छु त्यो यो हो:

to make a concealment of this caitya, the Dharmadhātu, for its protection;
covering it above with a stone, and with good bricks raised high,

यो धर्मधातु चैत्यको रक्षाका लागि गुप्ति बनाउने;
माथि ढुङ्गाले छोपेर, उत्तम इँटाले अग्लो बनाएर,

to build a stupa, consecrate it and make it firm, I long to do.
So in this may you, my teacher, for the protection and concealment

स्तूप बनाई प्रतिष्ठा गरी स्थिर बनाउन म उत्सुक छु।
त्यसैले यसमा तपाईं, मेरा शास्ताले, रक्षा र गुप्तिका लागि,

of the Dharmadhātu, lord of the world, be pleased to grant me leave.
Thus entreated by that Śāntaśrī, hearing him,

जगद्भर्ता धर्मधातुको, मलाई अनुज्ञा दिन योग्य हुनुहोस्।
ती शान्तश्रीले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, त्यो सुनेर,

that one of great intellect, looking upon that great being, said this:
Good man, if you wish to make a concealment of that Self-Arisen One,

ती महामतिले त्यो महासत्त्वलाई हेर्दै यसो भने:
हे भद्र, यदि तिमी त्यो स्वयम्भूको गुप्ति गर्न चाहन्छौ भने,

then leaving the vehicles of the disciple and the solitary Buddha, take refuge in the great vehicle,
receive the vajra initiation, and practise again the vajra vow.

श्रावक र प्रत्येकबुद्ध यान त्यागेर महायानको आश्रय लेऊ,
वज्राभिषेक ग्रहण गरी पुनः वज्रव्रत आचरण गर।

Then, having conquered the Māras and propitiated the Lord of Jinas,
and having asked his leave, cover it with a stone and build the stupa high.

त्यसपछि मारहरूलाई जितेर, जिनेश्वरको आराधना गरी,
र अनुमति मागेर, ढुङ्गाले छोपेर अग्लो स्तूप बनाऊ।

Hearing this instruction of the teacher, he rejoiced,
and bowing to that teacher, made this request with reverence:

गुरुको यो उपदेश सुनेर उनी प्रमोदित भए,
र ती शास्तालाई प्रणाम गरी आदरपूर्वक यस्तो प्रार्थना गरे:

My teacher, you are my master; for the protection of the Dharmadhātu
give me the vow of vajra conduct and set me to work for the welfare of the world.

हे शास्ता, तपाईं मेरा सद्गुरु हुनुहुन्छ; धर्मधातुको रक्षाका लागि
मलाई वज्रचर्याव्रत दिई जगत्को हितमा लगाउनुहोस्।

Thus entreated by that Śāntaśrī, hearing him,
that one of great intellect, looking upon that great being, said this:

ती शान्तश्रीले यसरी प्रार्थना गरेपछि, त्यो सुनेर,
ती महामतिले त्यो महासत्त्वलाई हेर्दै यसो भने:

If you have faith, good man, in the great vow of vajra conduct,
I shall give it to you according to the rule; receive it, for the welfare of the world.

हे भद्र, यदि तिमीमा वज्रचर्या महाव्रतप्रति श्रद्धा छ भने,
म तिमीलाई विधिअनुसार दिनेछु; जगत्को हितका लागि ग्रहण गर।

Having said this, that great teacher gave to Śāntaśrī in due order
the vow of vajra conduct in the great vehicle, together with initiation.

यसो भनेर, ती महाचार्यले शान्तश्रीलाई क्रमैसँग
अभिषेकसहित महायानमा वज्रचर्याव्रत दिए।

He was established as Śāntaśrī Vajrācārya, and in that moment attained higher knowledge.
Then, having received initiation, that Śāntaśrī, knower of the vajra yoga,

उनी शान्तश्री वज्राचार्य भनी स्थापित भए, र त्यही क्षणमा अभिज्ञा प्राप्त गरे।
त्यसपछि अभिषेक प्राप्त गरेर, ती वज्रयोगवित् शान्तश्रीले,

gave himself joyfully to that teacher as the fee.
Then that holder of the vajra, that yogin of great knowledge and great accomplishment,

आफैँलाई दक्षिणाका रूपमा ती गुरुलाई हर्षपूर्वक अर्पण गरे।
त्यसपछि ती वज्रधर योगी, महाभिज्ञ र सुसिद्धिमान्,

propitiating his own lineage deity, worshipped him joyfully with his company.
Then that holder of the vajra, that yogin of great knowledge and great accomplishment,

आफ्नो कुलेशको आराधना गरी, गणसहित हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि ती वज्रधर योगी, महाभिज्ञ र सुसिद्धिमान्,

eager in the practice of the true Dharma, became lord of every branch of knowledge.
Then, receiving the teacher's leave, made serene,

सद्धर्मसाधनामा उत्साही भई सर्वविद्याधिप भए।
त्यसपछि शास्ताको अनुज्ञा प्राप्त गरी, प्रसन्न भई,

propitiating the Dharmadhātu, he made this request, bowing:
Blessed Lord, Protector, Omniscient One, for your protection

धर्मधातुको आराधना गरी, प्रणाम गरी यस्तो प्रार्थना गरे:
भगवन्, नाथ, सर्वज्ञ, तपाईंको रक्षाका लागि

I long to cover over this form of light and build a caitya here.
So may you, Lord of the three worlds, be gracious to me in your kindness.

म यो ज्योतिस्वरूपलाई छोपेर यहाँ चैत्य बनाउन उत्सुक छु।
त्यसैले हे त्रिजगन्नाथ, कृपया मप्रति प्रसन्न हुनुहोस्।

And whatever offence of mine there may be in this, may you forgive it all.
Having so prayed, that wise one, this abode of the Jina, this form of light,

र यसमा मेरो जे अपराध होस्, त्यो सबै क्षमा गर्न योग्य हुनुहोस्।
यसरी प्रार्थना गरेर, ती प्राज्ञले यो ज्योतिस्वरूप जिनालयलाई,

covering the jewelled lotus with a stone, concealed it,
and above it, with bricks, made a caitya raised high;

रत्नकमललाई ढुङ्गाले छोपेर गुप्त पारे,
र त्यसमाथि इँटाले अग्लो चैत्य बनाए;

consecrating it according to the rule, he worshipped it always with great festivity.
Then this Pucchāgra caitya too, built by Mañjudeva,

विधिअनुसार प्रतिष्ठा गरी, उनले महोत्साहका साथ सधैँ भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि मञ्जुदेवद्वारा निर्मित यो पुच्छाग्र चैत्य पनि,

he covered with a stone and made into an excellent stupa likewise.
And having consecrated this stupa according to the rule, that Śāntaśrī

ढुङ्गाले छोपेर त्यसरी नै उत्तम स्तूप बनाए।
र यो स्तूप विधिअनुसार प्रतिष्ठा गरी, ती शान्तश्रीले

worshipped it always with faith, devotion and great festivity, in joy.
Then that great teacher, propitiating the five deities,

सधैँ श्रद्धा, भक्ति र महोत्साहका साथ हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
त्यसपछि ती महाचार्यले पाँच देवताको आराधना गरी,

established them in five cities and worshipped them always.
Thus the five deities: first, the deity of wind

तिनलाई पाँच पुरमा प्रतिष्ठित गरी सधैँ भजन गरे।
यसरी पाँच देवता: पहिलो, वायुदेवता

established in Vāyupura, and the deity of fire in Vahnipura,
the Nāga lord in Nāgapura, and Vasundharā in Vasupura,

वायुपुरमा प्रतिष्ठित, र वह्निपुरमा अग्निदेवता,
नागपुरमा नागेन्द्र, र वसुपुरमा वसुन्धरा,

and in Śāntipura the glorious Saṁvara with his company.
Propitiating all of these according to the rule, that teacher

र शान्तिपुरमा श्रीमान् सम्बर गणसहित।
यी सबैको विधिअनुसार आराधना गरी, ती आचार्यले

worshipped them with great festivity and honoured them always in joy.
Having done this, that teacher Śāntaśrī, his work accomplished, of great power,

महोत्साहका साथ पूजा गरी सधैँ हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरे।
यसो गरेर, ती कृतकृत्य महर्द्धिक आचार्य शान्तश्री,

accomplished in the glorious mantras, became lord of every branch of knowledge.
Then again that teacher, the Bodhisattva of great intellect,

भद्रश्री मन्त्रमा सिद्ध भई सर्वविद्याधिप भए।
त्यसपछि फेरि ती आचार्य, महामति बोधिसत्त्वले,

eager for the welfare of all beings, meditated and reflected thus:
Here, having propitiated all the deities according to the rule

सबै प्राणीको हितमा उत्सुक भई ध्यान गरी यस्तो विचार गरे:
यहाँ सबै देवताको विधिअनुसार आराधना गरी

and established and worshipped them with great festivity in joy,
so here always I shall remember, meditate upon and propitiate

र प्रतिष्ठित गरी महोत्साहका साथ हर्षपूर्वक भजन गरेर,
त्यसरी नै यहाँ म सधैँ धर्मधातु वागीश्वरको

the Dharmadhātu Vāgīśvara, and shall remain for the welfare of the world.
Having thought thus, that teacher Śāntaśrī, bearer of the threefold aim,

स्मरण, ध्यान र आराधना गरी जगत्को हितका लागि रहनेछु।
यस्तो विचार गरी, ती त्रिगुणार्थभृत् आचार्य शान्तश्री,

for the welfare of all beings, remained right here, rejoicing.
Thus those who worship these deities with devotion, according to the rule,

सबै प्राणीको हितका लागि यहीँ रहेर आनन्दित भए।
यसरी जसले यी देवताको भक्तिपूर्वक, विधिअनुसार भजन गर्छन्,

become endowed with glory and virtue, and walkers of the path to awakening.
And hear now, Maitreya, the particular fruit of that as well.

तिनीहरू भद्रश्री र गुणले सम्पन्न भई बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र अब सुन, हे मैत्रेय, त्यसको विशेष फल पनि।

For the awakening of all beings I shall tell it here in brief.
Thus: those who propitiate the deity of wind with his company,

सबै प्राणीको प्रबोधनका लागि म यहाँ संक्षेपमा भन्नेछु।
यसरी: जसले गणसहित वायुदेवताको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring them with reverence,
have no fear anywhere of great calamity from wind.

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूलाई कतै वायुको महोत्पातको भय हुँदैन।

Health, the attainment of glory and the enjoyment of desire are theirs in every life.
And those who likewise propitiate the deity of fire with his company,

आरोग्य, श्रीप्राप्ति र कामभोग तिनीहरूलाई हरेक जन्ममा हुन्छ।
र जसले त्यसरी नै गणसहित वह्निदेवताको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring them with reverence,
have no fear anywhere of great calamity from fire.

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूलाई कतै अग्निको महोत्पातको भय हुँदैन।

Sound faculties, health and great happiness are theirs in every life.
And those who likewise propitiate the Nāga deity with his company,

परिपुष्ट इन्द्रिय, आरोग्य र महासुख तिनीहरूलाई हरेक जन्ममा हुन्छ।
र जसले त्यसरी नै गणसहित नागदेवताको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring them always in joy,
have no fear anywhere of calamity arising from famine.

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी सधैँ हर्षपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूलाई कतै दुर्भिक्षजन्य उत्पातको भय हुँदैन।

Glory, jewels, wealth and the enjoyment of desire are theirs in every life.
And those who likewise propitiate the glorious Vasundharā with her company,

भद्रश्री, रत्नसम्पत्ति र कामभोग तिनीहरूलाई हरेक जन्ममा हुन्छ।
र जसले त्यसरी नै गणसहित श्री वसुन्धराको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring her with reverence,
never have any fear of poverty or the suffering it brings.

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूलाई दारिद्र्य र त्यसको दुःखको भय कहिल्यै हुँदैन।

Glory, virtue, great wealth and happiness are theirs always.
And those who likewise propitiate the Jina Saṁvara with his company,

भद्रश्री, सद्गुण, महासम्पत्ति र सुख तिनीहरूलाई सधैँ हुन्छ।
र जसले त्यसरी नै गणसहित जिन सम्बरको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring them with reverence,
have no fear anywhere arising from the assaults of Māra.

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरूलाई कतै मारको उपसर्गजन्य भय हुँदैन।

The wealth of the jewel of the true Dharma, great sovereignty and happiness are theirs always.
And those who propitiate this caitya built by Mañjudeva,

सद्धर्मरत्नसम्पत्ति, महैश्वर्य र सुख तिनीहरूलाई सधैँ हुन्छ।
र जसले मञ्जुदेवद्वारा निर्मित यो चैत्यको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring it with reverence,
are never unfortunate, never of evil conduct, never wicked.

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू कहिल्यै दुर्भग, दुराचारी वा दुष्ट हुँदैनन्।

All of them become lords of the Dharma, protectors, mines of glory and virtue.
And those who propitiate this Dharmadhātu, the abode of the Jina,

ती सबै धर्माधिप, नाथ, श्री र गुणका आकर हुन्छन्।
र जसले यो धर्मधातु जिनालयको आराधना गरी,

worshipping according to the rule and honouring it with reverence,
all of them become stainless in self, vessels of glory and true virtue,

विधिअनुसार पूजा गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
ती सबै निर्मल आत्मा, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणका आश्रय भई,

Bodhisattvas of great knowledge, walkers of the path to awakening.
And those who, remembering and meditating upon all these deities always,

महाज्ञानी बोधिसत्त्व, बोधिचारी हुन्छन्।
र जसले यी सबै देवताको सधैँ स्मरण र ध्यान गरी,

and even uttering their names, worship them with reverence,
they too shall never go to an evil destiny at any time.

र नाम मात्र उच्चारण गरी आदरपूर्वक भजन गर्छन्,
तिनीहरू पनि कहिल्यै दुर्गतिमा जानेछैनन्।

Always born in fortunate states, they become vessels of glory and virtue;
then, delighting in good deeds, longing for the virtues of the true Dharma,

सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिएर श्री र गुणका आश्रय हुन्छन्;
त्यसपछि सुकृतमा रत भई, सद्धर्मका गुणका अभिलाषी भई,

taking refuge in the Three Jewels, they move always in what is good.
Then, stainless in self, wholly pure in faculties and intention,

त्रिरत्नको शरण लिएर सधैँ शुभमा प्रवृत्त हुन्छन्।
त्यसपछि निर्मल आत्मा, परिशुद्ध इन्द्रिय र आशययुक्त भई,

Bodhisattvas and great beings, dwelling in the four Brahmavihāras,
holding the welfare of all beings, they keep the vow of awakening.

बोधिसत्त्व र महासत्त्व, चार ब्रह्मविहारमा विहार गर्दै,
सबै प्राणीको हित धारण गरी बोधिसंवर पालन गर्छन्।

Then, fulfilling the accumulations for awakening in due order,
as lords of the ten stages, protectors, they become sons of the Sugata.

त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग बोधिसम्भार पूरा गरी,
दशभूमीश्वर, नाथ भई सुगतपुत्र हुन्छन्।

Then, stainless in self, without craving for the round of existence,
as Arhats, having conquered Māra with all his forces, they become free of stain;

त्यसपछि निर्मल आत्मा भई, भवगतिमा निस्पृह भई,
अर्हत भई, सबलसहित मारलाई जितेर निरञ्जन हुन्छन्;

attaining the threefold awakening, suns of the virtue of the true Dharma,
for the welfare of all beings they reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.

त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरी, सद्धर्मगुणका भास्कर भई,
सबै प्राणीको हितका लागि सम्बुद्धपद पाउँछन्।

And those who, merely hearing the greatness of these qualities, rejoice in it,
and praise that greatness of merit with reverence,

र जसले यी गुणको माहात्म्य सुनेर मात्र पनि अनुमोदन गर्छन्,
र त्यो पुण्यमाहात्म्यको आदरपूर्वक प्रशंसा गर्छन्,

they too, free of stain, their three spheres wholly pure,
glorious, vessels of true virtue, become minds set on awakening.

तिनीहरू पनि निष्कलंक, त्रिमण्डल पूर्ण शुद्ध भई,
श्रीमान्, सद्गुणका आधार भई बोधिमानस हुन्छन्।

They shall not go to an evil destiny anywhere, but are always born in fortunate states;
doing good to all beings, they move for the welfare of the world.

तिनीहरू कतै दुर्गतिमा जानेछैनन्, सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिन्छन्;
सबै प्राणीको हित गरी जगत्को हितमा लाग्छन्।

Then they become lords of all, fulfillers of Dharma and of aim,
and completing the accumulations for awakening, reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.

त्यसपछि तिनीहरू सर्वाधिप, धर्म र अर्थका सम्पूरक हुन्छन्,
र बोधिसम्भार पूरा गरी सम्बुद्धपद पाउँछन्।

Knowing this truth, if you desire the state of the Buddha,
propitiate these deities and worship them always, in every life.

यो सत्य जानेर, यदि तिमीहरू बौद्ध पद चाहन्छौ भने,
यी देवताको आराधना गरी सधैँ, हरेक जन्ममा भजन गर।

By the power of that merit you too, in every life,
shall never go to an evil destiny at any time or anywhere.

त्यो पुण्यको प्रभावले तिमीहरू पनि, हरेक जन्ममा,
कहिल्यै, कतै दुर्गतिमा जानेछैनौ।

Always born in fortunate states, vessels of glory and true virtue,
become Bodhisattvas, great beings, walkers of the path to awakening.

सधैँ सद्गतिमा जन्मिएर, भद्रश्री र सद्गुणका आश्रय भई,
बोधिसत्त्व, महासत्त्व, बोधिचारी होऊ।

Then, fulfilling the accumulations for awakening in due order,
attaining the threefold awakening, you shall reach the state of a Perfect Buddha.

त्यसपछि क्रमैसँग संबोधिसम्भार पूरा गरी,
त्रिविध बोधि प्राप्त गरेर तिमीहरू सम्बुद्धपद पाउनेछौ।

Knowing this, those people here who desire the state of the Sugata,
let them propitiate all these deities with their companies and worship them.

यो जानेर, यहाँ जुन मानिसहरू सौगत पद चाहन्छन्,
तिनीहरूले गणसहित यी सबै देवताको आराधना गरी भजन गरून्।

Hearing this instruction of the Lord of Sages, those gathered in the assembly,
all saying so be it, rejoiced and were awakened.

मुनीन्द्रको यो उपदेश सुनेर, सभामा उपस्थित ती सबैले,
'त्यस्तै होस्' भन्दै आनन्दित भई प्रबुद्ध भए।

Thus by Śāntaśrī was the abode of the Jina made concealed.
Having so instructed, the Lord of Sages entered into meditation.

यसरी शान्तश्रीद्वारा जिनालय गुप्त गरियो।
यसरी उपदेश दिएर, मुनीन्द्र समाधिमा प्रवेश गर्नुभयो।