King Manu And King Devapi

 

Texts 1-4

From Lord Rama was born Kusa, Kusa’s son was Atithi, Atithi’s son was Nisada, whose son was Nabha, and his son was Pundarika. Pundarika’s son was Ksemadhariva, whose son was Devanika, Devanlka’s son was Hina, and his son was Paripatra. Paripatra’s son was Balahaka, Balahaka’s son was Arka, Arka’s son was Rajanabha, his son was Khagana, Khagana’s son was Vidhrta, whose son was Hiranyanabha, and Hiranyanabha’s son was Puspa. Puspa’s son was Dhruva, Dhruva’s son was Syandana, Syandana’s son was Agnivarna, and his son was the very powerful Sihgra, who is my father. My name is Maru, but some people call me Budha, or Sumitra.

Texts 5-6

I have been residing at the village of Kalapa, practicing penance. Recently, I heard of your incarnation from Satyavati’s son, Vyasadeva, and so I have come here to see You. About one hundred thousand years of Kali-yuga have passed. You are the Supersoul, residing within the hearts of all living beings. Simply by surrendering to You, all of one’s sinful reactions accumulated during millions of lifetimes are vanquished, one’s piety and reputation are enriched, and all of one’s desires are fulfilled.

Text7

Lord Kalki said: My dear Maru, after hearing about your ancestors, I can understand that you belong to the Surya dynasty. Who is this person accompanying you? He appears to possess all the auspicious characteristics.

Text 8

Upon hearing the words of Lord Kalki, King Devapi very humbly spoke as follows.

Texts 9-10

Devapi said: After the final dissolution of the universe, four-headed Brahma was born from Your lotus-like navel. His son was Atn, whose son was Candra. Candra’s son was Budha, Budha’s son was Purorava, Pururava’s son was Nahusa, and Nahusa’s son was King Yayati. Yayati begot two sons, named Yadu and Turvasu, within the womb of his wife, Devayani.

Text 11

О Lord of the universe, later on, Yayati begot three more sons named Druhya, Anu, and Puru, in the womb of Sarmistha. Just as, during the creation of the universe, false ego creates the five gross material elements, King Yayati begot these five sons.

Texts 12-13

Puru’s son was Janmejaya, whose son was Pracinvan. Pracinvan’s son was Pravira, Pravlra’s son was Manasyu, Manasyu’s son was Abhayada, Abhayada’s son was Uruksaya, Uruksaya’s son was Tryarum, whose son was Puskararuni. Puskararuni begot a son named Brhatksetra, whose son was Hasti, after whom the city of Hastinapur was named.

Texts 14-16

Hasti had three sons named Ajamldha, Ahimldha, and Puramldha. Ajamldha’s son was Rk, whose son was Sanvarana Sanvarana’s son was Kuru, Kuru’s son was Panksit, and Panksit’s sons were Sudhariu, Jahnu, and Nisada. SudHariu’s son was Suhotra, Suhotra’s son was Cyavana, and Cyavana’s son was Brihadratha, whose son was Kusagra, Kusagra’s son was Rsabha, Rsabha’s son was Satyajit, Satyajit’s son was Puspavan, and his son was Nahusa.

Texts 17-18

Brihadratha had also begotten the wicked Jarasandha, within the womb of another wife. Jarasandha’s son was Sahadeva, Sahadeva’s son was Simapi, Simapi’s son was Srutasrava, Srutasrava’s son was Suratha, and his son was Viduratha. The son of Viduratha was Sarvabhauma, Sarvabhauma’s son was Jayasena, Jayasena’s son was Rathariika, and his son was the wrathful king, Yutayu.

Text 19

The son of Yutayu was Devatithi, Devatithi’s son was Rksa, Rksa’s son was Dillpa, and his son was Pratipaka. My dear Lord, I am the son of Pratipaka, and my name is Devapi.

Text 20

I Handed over my kingdom to Santanu and went to reside at the village of Kalapa, where I perform austerities with undivided attention After hearing about Your appearance within this world, I came here to see You.

Text 21

Maru and I, along with other sages, will certainly attain the exalted destination attained by self-realized souls, by the mercy of Your lotus feet. Thus, we will never again fall into the jaws of death.

Text 22

Upon hearing this, lotus-eyed Lord Kalki smiled and then spoke in an assuring manner.

Text 23

Lord Kalki said: What you have said is correct. Both of you are very pious kings. Now, by My order, you should go to your traditional abodes, and prepare to rule your kingdoms.

Text 24

My dear King Maru, very soon, I will destroy all the sinful mlecchas who simply torment the citizens. After doing so, I will come to your capital city, Avodhya, where I will perform your coronationceremony.

Text 25

My dear King Devapi, after I decimate the wicked Pulkasas, I will come to your capital city, Hastinapura, and perform your coronation ceremony.

Texts 26-30

I will continue to give you all protection while residing at Mathura. I will kill Sayayakarna, Ustramukha, Ekajangha, and Bilodara and thereafter, re-establish Satya-yuga for the welfare of all pious souls. Both of you are very expert in understanding all kinds of scriptures and employing all types of weapons. You should now give up your garb as ascetics, and to destroy the enemies of the earth, put on your royal garments and armor and travel with Me as My associates. My dear Maru, King Vishakhayupa has a beautiful and highly-qualified daughter that he will give you in marriage. You will become the king of

the land and for the benefit of all your subjects, act according to My instructions. My dear Devapi, you will marry Santa, the daughter of Rucirasva.

Text 31

After hearing these words, King Maru, King Devapi, and all the assembled sages joyfully accepted Lord Kalki as the incarnation ot the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Hari.

Texts 32-33

As Lord Kalki was thus conveRishing with the kings and sages, two celestial chariots that were brilliant like the sun and decorated with countless jewels, which were constructed by Visvakarma and filled with celestial weapons, and which fulfill all of one’s desires, descended from the sky. With great enthusiasm, everyone exclaimed: What are we seeing!

Texts 34-35

Lord Kalki said: It is understood that both of you are powerful kings who embody the potency of Surya, Candra, Yama, and Kuvera, and have descended to protect the earth. Up until now, you remained incognito. By My order, take these two chariots, which are given to you by Indra, the king of heaven.

Text 36

As Lord Kalki, the husband of Padmavati and maintainer of the universe, was speaking, the demigods began to shower flowers from the sky while the assembled sages offered Him selected prayers.

Text 37

Cool and pleasing breezes began to blow, making the atmosphere very soothing. These breezes had crossed the waves of the River Ganges, which rests on the head of Mahadeva, and thus caresses Parvatl’s soft limbs, giving her pleasure.

Text 38

Thereafter, an effulgent lotus-eyed mendicant, who looked like sage, Sanaka, arrived there. This exalted personality was always in a joyful mood. His complexion was the color of molten gold, and he appeared to be the shelter of religious principles. He was beautifully dressed, matted hair crowned his head, and he carried a staff. He was extraordinary. Simply by contact with the breezes that touched his body, one became purified.

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

 

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