Conversation Between Padmavati and Shuka Lord Kalki Goes To Simhala.

 

Texts 1-2

Suta Gosvami said: After hearing these instructions fiom the mouth of Padmavati, Shuka, who is honored by all saintlv persons, very sober, and a representative of Lord Kalki, said: О Padmavati, kindly describe the various limbs of Lord Hari’s worship. I will perform them as I travel throughout the three worlds.

Text 3

Padmavati said, A devotee who is well-versed in the chanting of mantras should meditate on Lord Hari as I have described, beginning from His lotus feet and gradually rising to His head, while accepting Him as the Lord of the universe and the Supersoul of all living beings Thereafter, he should faithfully chant the mula-mantra.

Texts 4-5

A pious devotee should offer his obeisance’s to the Lord after chanting the mula-mantra, falling flat onto the ground. He should then offer the remnants of Lord Vishnu’s food to His associates, such as Vis’vaksena, and after doing so, perform sankirtana by chanting and dancing, while perceiving the all-pervading Lord within his heart.

Text 6

Thereafter, the devotee should touch the remnants of the Lord’s flower garland to his head and then honor His remnants of food. This is the proper way to worship the Lord of Laksml.

Text 7

By worshiping the Supreme Lord in this way, a materialistic devotee will have all of his desires fulfilled, and an unalloyed devotee will attain liberation from material existence. Such worship is very pleasing to the demigods, human beings, and Gandharvas.

Texts 8-9

Shuka said: О chaste one, I have heard with full attention your description of the characteristics of devotional service to the Supreme Lord. Now, by your mercy, I will be able to free myself from all sinful reactions, even though I am not a great devotee. I now see you as a golden deity decorated with jeweled ornaments and full of life. By seeing your form, which is very rarely visible in the three worlds, I am convinced that you are none other than Lakshmi.

Text 10

I cannot think of any woman whose beauty, characteristics, and personality are equal to yours. For this reason, it would be very difficult to find a suitable husband for you withm the three worlds.

Texts 11-12

And yet, I have found a suitable match for you across the sea. He is all-attractive, extraordinarily qualified, and non-different from the Supreme Personality of Godhead While gazing upon His enchanting body, one cannot imagine that it had been made b) the creator. After lengthy deliberation, I have concluded that He is directly the Supreme Lord, Hari.

Text 13

I feel within the core of my heart that I have seen the supremely powerful Lord Hari, upon whom you always meditate. 1 do not find any difference between His form and the form of Lord Hari.

Text 14

Padmavati said: О parrot, please tell me—where is His place of birth? If you know more about Him then tell me what He has accomplished in His life.

Text 15

О bird, why are you sitting at the top of this tree? Please come down and sit next to me. I will treat you with respect and so do not be afraid. Come and have some sweet juicy fruit that I brought and drink some pure water.

Texts 16-18

Alas! How beautiful is your beak, so bright and redder than a ruby! I would b e happy to plate your beak with gold Indeed, I will decorate your neck with a sunstone s e t i n a gold locket. I will cover your wings with pearls and decorate your entire body with marks of fragrant kunkuma. Thus, anyone who sees you will become very pleased.

Text19

I will decorate your tail with a strand o f precious jewels. When you fly through the sky, this strand o f jewels will make an enchanting sound.I will decorate your feet with ornaments so that when vou walk, there will be the beautiful sound o f tinkling bells.

Text 20

My distress has been dissipated by hearing your nectarean words. Now, kindly instruct me what can I do fo r you? I and my companions are prepared to do whatever you ask.

Text 21

Upon hearing these words of Padmavatl, Shuka descended from the treetop and spoke as follows.

Text 22

The parrot said: The supremely merciful Lord of Lakshmi has already made His advent at the house of a great brahmana named Vishnuyasa in the village of Shambhala. He has appeared to re-establish the principles of religion, having been requested to do so by His exalted devotees.

Texts, 23-25

He is residing with His brothers and other relatives. After His sacred thread ceremony, He went to the ashrama of Parasurama of the Bhrgudynasty, whereHemasteredtheVedas.Healsomasteredthearts of discharging arrows and music. He received a sword, horse, parrot, and shield from Mahadeva, as a benediction. Thereafter, He returned home to Shambhala and began helping the king, Vishakhayupa, protect religious principles and destroy those who practice irreligion.

Text 26

After hearing this from Shuka, Padmavatl’s happiness knew no bounds. Her lotus-like face brightened and she immediately sent Shuka to bring Lord Kalki.

Text 27

She decorated Shuka with golden ornaments and spoke to him with folded Hands.

Texts 28-29

Padmavati said- О parrot, you know the request that I will make of you. What more can I say? If the Lord refuses to come here, fearing that He might also turn into a woman, then simply convey my obeisance’s to Him and describe everything that has happened as a result of my past misdeeds. Also, inform Him of how the benediction that Lord Shiva awarded me has now become a curse.

Texts 30-32

The benediction I received from Lord Shiva was that any male who looked at me with lust would immediately turn into a woman. After hearing these statements of Padmavati, Shuka pacified her and repeatedly offered his obeisance’s After giving her sufficient assurances, he flew into the sky and within a short time, arrived at the village of Shambhala, which was protected by Lord Kalki When Lord Kalki, the destroyer of demons, heard the news of Shuka’s arrival, He became jubilant When they met, Lord Kalki placed Shuka upon His lap and thus saw that his entire body was decorated with golden ornaments.

Texts 33-34

The all-powerful Lord Kalki caressed Shuka’s body with His left palm and offered him some water to drink Indeed, the Lord almost touched Shuka’s lips with His own as He said My dear ShukaWhere have you been during your travels? Where are you coming from just now? What are the wonderful things that you have seen?

Text 35

What were you doing for such a long time How did you get these jeweled ornaments 1 have been longing to meet you, throughout the days.

Text 36

Indeed, even a moment of separation from you seemed to Me more tHari a yuga.

Texts 37-38

When the magnanimous Shuka heard these words of Lord Kalki, he repeatedly offered his obeisance’s and then began speaking, telling everything about his meeting with Padmavati He described their conversation, and told the story of how she had given him the jeweled ornaments.

Text 39

After hearing everything about Padmavati from Shuka, Lord Kalki became very attached to her Without further delay, the Lord mounted the horse that was given to Him by Shiva and happily departed for the Simhala island.

Text 40

This island was situated far across the ocean, and thus surrounded by water on all sides It was thickly populated, many airplanes were seen there, and it shone with the splendor of countless jewels and gold.

Text 41

The city was decorated with many palaces and massive gates On top of the gates and palaces were placed colorful flags that increased the beauty of the island There were assembly houses, raised platforms, memorials, domed buildings, and concrete roads Indeed, there was no end to the beauty of this magnificent city.

Texts 42-43

Soon after Lord Kalki’s arrival at Simhala, He gazed upon the city, which was known as KarumatI This city was adorned with a nice lake filled with lotus flowers The water of the lake was never still, due to the swans that were always swimming here and there Swarms of humming bees came from the nearby forest to drink the honey of the lotus flowers.

Text44

Many swans, cranes, and other aquatic birds that were swimming in the lake created a very pleasing sound The cooling breezes skimming across the waves of the lake gave pleasure to the trees and plants growing on the shore.

Texts 45-47

The forests surrounding the lake contained many varieties of trees, including kadamba kuddala and sala While walking in the forest Lord Kalki became jubilant by seeing its beauty With great affection He said Mydear Shuka, I want to bathe at this place. Understanding the Lord’s intention, Shuka humbly said, My dear Lord, permit me to go and meet Padmavati. Thus Shuka came before Padmavati and informed her of Lord Kalki’s arrival.

Thus ends the translation of the eighth chapter of Shri Kalki Purana.

 

CHAPTER NINE

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