The Greatness of Krttivdsesvara

Narada said:

1-14a. There is a pure auspicious Phallus called Omkara, merely by remembering which a man is freed from all sins. This is superior knowledge, the excellent Paficayatana, which is always resorted to by sages in Varanasi, and which liberates (men). There actually Mahadeva, Rudra, who gives liberation to creatures rejoices in the form of the five abodes. This knowledge relating to Pasupati (i.e. Shiva) is called Paficayatana. This is that pure Phallus, Omkara, that stands there. The Phallus of the lord is of five forms: Santyatita, Santi, Aparavara Vidya (i.e. higher and lower knowledge), Pratistha and Nivrtti. The Phallus that supports the five Lingas, Brahma and others, and that is indicative of Omkara, is called Pancayatana. A wise man should remember the immutable Linga, i.e. Pancayatana, of the lord. At the end of his body (i.e. when he dies) he enters the highest light, joy. There formerly gods, sages, siddhas, brahmanic sages ultimately obtained the best position after having waited upon the lord. O lord of kings, on the auspicious bank of Matsyodari there is the most secret place, of the size of gocarma (cow's hide), the excellent Omkaresvara; there is the Linga called Krttivasesvara, the excellent Madhyamesvara, and also Visvesvara, Orhkara and Kandarpesvara. O Yudhisthira, these are the secret Lingas in Varanasi. Nobody here knows (i.e. experiences) destruction due to Sambhu's favour. O king, listen to the greatness of Krttivasesvara. At that time formerly a demon having become an elephant came there near Shiva to kill the brahmanas who were everyday worshipping Shiva. From the Linga of them Mahadeva, the three-eyed (god), affectionate towards his devotees, came there for the protection of his devotees.

14b-25. ava having with contempt killed the demon in the form of the elephant by means of his trident used his hide as his garment. Therefore, he is known as Krttivasesvara. O Yudhisthira, the sages obtained a great superhuman power and with the same body obtained that highest position. Those who are called Vidyavidyesvara, Rudra, Shiva, have always resorted to the Linga (called) Krttivasesvara. Men knowing that Kaliyuga is fearful and full of great impiety, do not forsake Krttivasa; by doing so they are undoubtedly blessed. (At other places) liberation may or may not be obtained after a thousand existences; but at this Krttivasa liberation is obtained after (just) one existence. They describe this place to be the abode of all siddhas, protected by Sambhu Mahadeva, the lord of gods. In every yuga brahmanas that are controlled and are masters of deep meditation worship the magnanimous one and mutter the (hymn called) Satarudriya. They constantly extol god Tryambaka, having the garment of (elephant-)hide. They meditate in their heart upon Shiva, Sthanu, who is in the heart of all. Siddhas, the brahmanas who live at Varanasi sing songs. Even by means of one song salvation would take place in the case of those who resort to Krttivasa. They obtain a birth very difficult to obtain, which is desired, in brahmana families. Being steady in meditation, the sages maditate upon Rudra, the great lord, in their hearts. The best sages, living in Varanasi, propitiate the supreme lord. They perform sacrifices without any (selfish) aim; they praise Rudra; they salute Sambhu. " I salute Bhava, the abode of pure, deep meditation. I resort to the ancient Girisa. I remember Rudra, settled in my heart; I know Mahadeva of many forms."

 

CHAPTFR THIRTYFIVE

Greatness of Kapardin

Narada said:

1-2a. Now there is another excellent Linga, (called) Kapardisvara. O king, having bathed there according to proper rites and offered oblations to manes, one is freed from all sins and obtains salvation and enjoyment.

2b-ll. Then there is another holy place called Pisacamocana. There is the wonderful (form of) god that gives salvation and that removes all blemishes. A demon taking up a terrible form of a tiger went to the excellent Kapardisvara to eat up a female deer. There she with her heart frightened again and again circumambulated (the deity). Running and extremely perpflexed she came under the sway of the tiger. That very strong tiger having torn her with sharp nails went to another place after having noticed the best sages. That young female deer almost dead looked in front of Kapardlsa, like a great flame, lustrous like the moon in the sky. (She appeared) to have three eyes, dark blue throat, and with her hair on the head marked with the moon, to have mounted upon a bull, and surrounded by men like her only. The (divine) beings roaming in the sky, showered upon her flowers on all sides. Being turned into one of the female chiefs of Shiva's attendants she vanished just at that moment only. Seeing that great wonder the gods and others praised it. That is the Linga of! > iva called Kapardisvara, the best one. By merely remembering, it a man gets quickly free from his sins. All blemishes like passion, anger, and difficulties of the residents of Varanasi perish by worshipping Kapardisvara.

12-14. Therefore one should always see the excellent Kapardisvara, one should worship (the Phallus) with great care, and should extol (the lord) with Vedic hymns. There is no doubt that the meditating saints of tranquil minds who always meditate (upon the lord), attain perfection within six months. By worshipping this deity sins like killing a brahmanaperish, since one who has bathed in the tank called Pisacamocana obtains peace.

15-24. Formerly, a brahmana ascetic of a severe vow and known as Sankukarna worshipped Shiva at that holy place. He constantly muttered (the names of) Rudra of the form of Brahman. The meditating saint taking the vow devoutly worshipped there the lord by means of flowers, incense etc., hymns, salutation and circumambulations. Once he saw a hungry ghost with its body covered with bones and skin, sighing repeatedly, that had come there. Having seen him the best sage full of great pity said (to him): " Who are you? From what region have you come to this region? " The ghost oppressed by hunger, said (these) words to him: " In my former existence I was a brahmana having wealth and grains. I had sons and grandsons and was eager to maintain my family. I did not worship great deities, cows and guests. I never did any small or big (act of) religious merit. Once I saw the revered Visvesvara having the lord of bulls as his vehicle, touched him, and saluted him. Then after a short time I died. (But) O sage, I did not see (i.e. go to) that very terrible house of Yama. Now, being overpowered by thirst I do not know what is beneficial or otherwise. O lord, if you see some means to emancipate me, (please) do it. Salutation to you. I have sought your refuge (now)."

25-28. Sankukarna who was thus addressed by the ghost, said to him: " There is no person like you who has done the most meritorious deed, since you have formerly seen shiva, the lord of the universe. You touched him and again saluted him. Who else in the world is like you? Due to the ripening of the deed you have come to this region. Being calm, quickly cast off this vile body here only."

29-34. That ghost, thus addressed by that kind sage, remembered after making his mind tranquil, Kapardisvara, the best, three-eyed god, and bathed there. Then, he having bathed there near the sage and endowed with divine ornaments died and was seen in an aeroplane resembling the sun and had his charming head marked with the moon. With Rudras living in heaven and being looked after by the meditating saints along with the unbounded Valakhilyas, 1 he shines like the full god, the sun at the time of rising. Siddhas and hosts of gods praise him in the heaven. Charming celestial nymphs danced. Gandharvas, Vidyadharas and kinnaras etc. showered flowers mixed with water. Being praised by the groups of the best sages, having secured knowledge by the favour of the lord, he entered that best orb full of the three (gods) where Rudra shines. Seeing the ghost liberated the sage, being pleased in mind, thought about Rudra, the only wise one, saluted Agni, and praised that Kapardin. Sctnkukarna said:

35. I approach you, Kapardin, greater than the great, the protector, the only ancient man, the lord of deep meditation, the giver of desired objects, the sun, the fire, and the one mounted upon a tawny bull.

36-44. I seek the refuge of you, the essence of Brahman, placed in my heart, full of gold, possessing miraculous power, the beginning and the end (of the world), Rudra, staying in heaven, a great sage, of the nature of Brahman and pure, endowed with a thousand feet, eyes and heads of a thousand forms, and (remaining) beyond darkness. I salute the eternal Sambhu, the extreme limit of Brahman, the revered one, the lord, the lord of Hiranyagarbha, the three-eyed one, and also seek the refuge of (you), wherefrom the world has originated, and unto whom it will perish (i.e. merge), and by whom, i.e. aiva, this entire (world) is pervaded. I salute you, who are without any characteristic mark, whose form cannot be seen, who are your own lord and of that of the soul, who are of a uniform nature, who are beyond Brahman, and who are the highest lord, other than whom nothing exists; whom the meditating saints who have become one with the highest soul giving up meditation along with mystical letter forming the essential part of the hymn, after securing concentration see. I always bow to him who is beyond Brahman and of the highest form. I always salute him who is beyond Brahman, who has no qualification like a name, whose form cannot be seen. I seek your shelter, of the self-born one. I always salute your form which is beyond Brahman, which is not one, which, those engaged in Vedic recitals see to be without a body, to be without distinctions, to be one along with the knowledge of Brahman, from which Pradhana (or Prakrti) and the ancient Purusa obtain lustre, (which) the gods salute. I salute him, remaining in the lustre, the huge time, which is your form. I always seek the refuge of Guhesa; I approach the ancient Sthanu (i.e. ishiva), living on the mountain. I approach shiva, Hari, (Shiva) having the moon on his head, the trident-holder. I seek your refuge.

1. Valakhilyas — This is the name of a class of sages of the size of a thumb. Sixty thousand were produced from Brahma's body and surround the chariot of the sun.

45-47. Thus having praised the revered Kapardin, Sankukarna also prostrated himself on the ground and uttered the highest (syllable) Om. At that moment only the great Phallus of Shiva appeared there. It was knowledge, joy, and very much like the fire having a crore of flames. Sankukarna's soul was liberated. His pure soul moved everywhere. It merged into that pure Phallus. (Thus) a great wonder took place.

48-50. I have thus told you the secret and the greatness of Kapardin. Nobody knows it. Even a learned man is deluded through ignorance. He who would daily listen to this account that destroys sins, would with his soul being purified due to having abandoned sins, secure proximity with Rudra. He who being pure would always recite this hymn (called) Brahmanara in the morning, noon and evening would secure the highest contemplation.

1476 Padma Puraria CHAPTER THIRTYSIX The Greatness of Madhyamesa Narada said: l-2a. O great king, at VaranasI, there is the best (place called) Madhyamesa. At that place that great lord Mahadeva always rejoices with the goddess (i.e. Parvati) and is surrounded by the Rudras. Formerly the universal god Hrsikesa, Krishna, the son of Devaki, lived there for a year (and was) always surrounded by devotees of Shiva.

2b-5a. With his entire body smeared with dust, and intent upon studying Rudra(-hymn), and observing the vow of the devotee of Shiva, Hari (i.e. Krishna) worshipped Shiva. All those many disciples of him, intent upon celibacy, got knowledge from his mouth and saw Mahesvara.

5b-9a. That great revered lord Nilalohita (i.e. Shiva), the giver of boons, directly gave an excellent boon to Krishna. " Those devotees of meine who worship Govinda withproper rites, will have the knowledge belonging to Shiva, which is full of the world. Those who are devoted to me, should salute him, should worship him and should meditate upon him. There is no doubt that by my favour they will have no birth. The sin like killing a brahmana etc. of those who here see after bathing the lord of gods, the trident-holder, quickly perishes.

9b-10a. Those mortals who, though engaged in sinful acts, die here, also go to that highest place. No doubt should be raised in this matter.

10b-12. Those wise men who after bathing in Ganga, after having worshipped the lord Mahadeva, Madhyamesvara, (obtain) knowledge, (practise) penance, and offer sraddha and pinda at this place are blessed. Each one of these rites that are performed, purifies (the members of his) family up to the seventh descendant. The fruit that a man gets here is tenfold of the fruit that he gets by bathing at Sannihati, when the Sun is eclipsed by Rahu.

13. O great king, I have thus told you about the greatness of Madhyamesvara. He who listens to it with great devotion, goes to the highest position.

 

CHAPTER THIRTYSEVEN

⇐ Предыдущая118119120121122123124125126127Следующая ⇒

Поделиться: