Shri Guru Charitra - Chapter 8 Pradoshavratamahamyakathanam(English translation)
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Introduction
Despair Transformed by Grace: An Introduction to Chapter 8
The eighth chapter of the Shri Guru Charitra is a beautiful confluence of two divine themes: the extreme compassion of the Guru and the ancient science of Vedic vows (Vratas). Set in the sacred land of Kuravpur, this chapter brings us face-to-face with the human condition of suffering, shame, and intellectual limitation.
Writer :- Mantra Stotra Jyoti
Shree Ganesha Namah: Shree Saraswatya Namah:. Shree Kul Devtay Namah: Shree Padshrivallabhai Namah: Shree Nrisimha Saraswatyai Namah: Shree Gurubhyo Namah:
Ovi 1: Namadharaka Mhene Siddhasi | Gokarnamahima Niropilasi | Shriguru Rahile Kiti Divasi | Vertale Pudhe Kaya Sanga ||1||
Meaning: Namadharaka said to Siddha Muni, "You have described the greatness of Gokarna. Now tell me, how long did Shri Guru (Shripad Shrivallabh) stay there, and what happened next?"
Ovi 2: Shrigurumurti Krupasindhu | Mazhe Mani Lagala Vedhu | Charitra Aikata Mahanandu | Atiulhasa Hotase ||2||
Meaning: Shri Guru is an ocean of mercy. My mind is completely absorbed in Him. Listening to His life story (Charitra) brings me immense joy and great enthusiasm.
Ovi 3: Parisoni Shishyache Vachana | Santoshe Siddha Atigahana | Sangata Zhala Vistaroni | Shrote Tumhi Avadhara ||3||
Meaning: Hearing the disciple's words, Siddha Muni was deeply pleased and began to narrate the story in detail. O listeners, pay close attention.
Ovi 4: Gokarnakshetri Shripad Yati | Rahile Varshe Tin Gupti | Tethoni Shrigiriparvata Yeti | Lokanugrahakarane ||4||
Meaning: Shripad Shrivallabh lived secretly in Gokarna for three years. Afterwards, He moved to the Shrigiri mountain to shower His grace upon the people.
Ovi 5: Jayache Karita Charandarsana | Samasta Tirthasamana Jana | ‘Charanam Pavitram Vitatam Puranam’ | Vedashruti Aise Bolatase ||5||
Meaning: Know that taking Darshana of His holy feet is equal to bathing in all the sacred waters. The Vedas and Shrutis proclaim, "The feet are pure, ancient, and all-pervading."
Ovi 6: Samasta Tirthe Gurucharani | To Ka Hinde Tirthabhavani | Lokanugrahalaguni | Jata Ase Pariyasa ||6||
Meaning: All holy rivers and shrines reside at the Guru's feet. Why then did He travel to various shrines? Understand that it was solely to guide and bless the common people.
Ovi 7: Masa Chari Kramoni Tethe | Ale Nivruttisangamate | Darshana Deti Sadhubhaktante | Patale Taya Kuravapura ||7||
Meaning: After spending four months there, He arrived at the Nivruti Sangam. Giving Darshana to saints and devotees along the way, He finally reached Kuravpur.
Ovi 8: Kuravapura Mahakshetra | Krishna Ganga Vahe Nira | Mahima Tethila Sangata Apara | Bhumandalata Durlabha ||8||
Meaning: Kuravpur is a great sacred place where the waters of the River Krishna flow. Its glory is infinite and rare to find anywhere else on this earth.
Ovi 9: Tethila Mahima Sangata | Vistara Hoila Bahuta Katha | Pudhe Ase Charitra Amruta | Sangena Aika Ekachitte ||9||
Meaning: If I start describing the greatness of that place, the story will become very long. I will now narrate the nectar-like life story that follows; listen with single-minded focus.
Ovi 10: Shripad Rahile Kuravapuri | Khyati Rahili Bhumivari | Pragate Mahima Aparampari | Sangata Vistara Ase Dekha ||10||
Meaning: Shripad Shrivallabh stayed at Kuravpur, and His fame spread throughout the world. His boundless glory became evident to all.
Ovi 11: Je Jana Bhajati Bhaktisi | Saukhya Pavati Aprayasi | Kanya Putra Laxmisi | Chinthile Phala Pavati ||11||
Meaning: Those who worship Him with devotion attain happiness without much effort. They are blessed with children, wealth, and the fulfillment of all their heart's desires.
Ovi 12: Samasta Mahima Sangavayasi | Vistara Hoila Bahuvasi | Namadharaka Swastha Pariyasi | Sangena Kinchit Tuja Ata ||12||
Meaning: To tell His entire glory would take too long. Namadharaka, listen calmly; I will now tell you a portion of it.
Ovi 13: Pudhe Avatara Vhavaya Gati | Sangena Aika Ekachitti | Shripad Kuravapura Asati | Karyakaranamanushyadehi ||13||
Meaning: Listen attentively to the reason behind His next incarnation. Though in a human body at Kuravpur, Shripad Shrivallabh is the cause behind everything.
Ovi 14: Avatara Vhavayache Karana | Sangena Tyache Purvakathana | Vedashastrasampanna Brahmana | Hota Taya Grami ||14||
Meaning: I will tell you the background story of why the next avatar (Nrusimha Saraswati) took place. In that village, there lived a Brahmin well-versed in the Vedas and Shastras.
Ovi 15: Tyachi Bharya Hoti Dekha | Nama Tiyeche Ambika | Sushila Achara Patisevaka | Mahapunya Sati Dekha ||15||
Meaning: He had a wife named Ambika. She was a woman of noble character, virtuous conduct, a devoted servant to her husband, and a very meritorious soul.
Ovi 16: Tiyesi Putra Houni Marti | Purvakarmaphala Arjiti | Aneka Tirthe Acharati | Tine Keli Pariyasa ||16||
Meaning: Her sons would die shortly after birth due to the fruits of her past karmas. Because of this, she performed many pilgrimages and observed several vows.
Ovi 17: Aise Asata Je Honara Gati | Putra Jahala Mandamati | Mata Sneha Kari Bhakti | Apurva Apanasi Mhono ||17||
Meaning: Eventually, as destiny would have it, she gave birth to a son who was mentally dull (slow-witted). Yet, the mother loved him dearly as he was her only surviving child.
Ovi 18: Vardhata Matapityaghari | Vipratmaja Vadhala Pritikari | Vratabandha Kariti Kulachari | Vedabhyasa Karavaya ||18||
Meaning: As the Brahmin's son grew up in the loving home of his parents, they performed his thread ceremony (Upanayan) according to family tradition so that he could study the Vedas.
Ovi 19: Vidya Naye Taya Kumara | Mandamati Ajnana Bahira | Chinta Verte Tya Dvijavara | Mhene Putra Mandamati ||19||
Meaning: However, the boy could not grasp any knowledge. He was dull, ignorant, and even hard of hearing. The Brahmin was deeply worried about his son's condition.
Ovi 20: Aneka Deva Aradhoni | Putra Ladhalo Kastoni | Prachina Karma Na Sute Mhanoni | Chinta Kari Ahoratra ||20||
Meaning: He thought, "I obtained this son after worshipping many gods and enduring much hardship, yet the effects of past karma do not leave him." He worried day and night.
Ovi 21: Aneka Prakare Shikvi Tyasi | Tadana Kari Bahuvasi | Hotase Duhkha Jananisi | Varji Apule Patite ||21||
Meaning: He tried to teach the boy in many ways and often resorted to beating him out of frustration. This pained the mother, and she would try to stop her husband from striking the boy.
Ovi 22: Patisi Mhene Te Nari | Putra Nahit Amha Ghari | Kashta Karoni Nanapari | Posile Eka Balakasi ||22||
Meaning: The wife said to her husband, "We have no other children. With great difficulty, we have raised this one child."
Ovi 23: Patisi Mhene Te Nari | Putra Nahit Amha Ghari | Kashta Karoni Nanapari | Posile Eka Balakasi ||23||
Meaning: (Repetition of the previous verse emphasizing the mother's plea to protect her only son).
Ovi 24: Vidyan Ayechi Veda Tyasi | Vaya Maruna Ka Kastasi | Prachina Karma Na Sute Tyasi | Ki Mudha Houni Upajave ||24||
Meaning: "He cannot learn the Vedas; why do you trouble yourself by beating him in vain? It is his past karma that he was born slow-witted."
Ovi 25: Striyeche Vachana Aikoni | Vipra Rahila Nichinta Mani | Aisa Kahi Kala Kramoni | Hoti Taya Gramata ||25||
Meaning: Hearing his wife's words, the Brahmin calmed his mind. Some more time passed as they continued to live in that village.
Ovi 26: Vertata Aise Taya Sthani | Vipra Padala Asamadhani | Daivavashekaruni | Panchatva Pavala Pariyasa ||26||
Meaning: While living there, the Brahmin fell ill and, by the will of destiny, he passed away.
Ovi 27: Maga Putrasahita Te Nari | Hoti Tethe Kuravapuri | Yachuni Apule Udara Bhari | Yenepari Jivitva Rakshi ||27||
Meaning: The woman remained in Kuravpur with her son. She sustained her life and fed her son by begging for alms.
Ovi 28: Viprastriyecha Putra Dekha | Vivahahayogya Zhala Nika | Ninda Kariti Sakalika | Matiina Mhanoniya ||28||
Meaning: The Brahmin woman's son eventually reached marriageable age. However, everyone mocked and insulted him, calling him a "blockhead" (mati-ina).
Ovi 29: Kanya Na Deti Taya Koni | Mhanti Kashte Vahato Ka Pani | Samasta Mhanti Ase Dushani | Udara Bhari Yene Vidye ||29||
Meaning: No one would offer their daughter in marriage to him. People would mockingly ask, "Will he carry wood or water?" They ridiculed him for living off alms.
Ovi 30: Samasta Loka Mhanti Tyasi | Tu Dagadapari Vyartha Janmalasi | Lanchana Lavile Vanshasi | Are Murkha Kulanashaka ||30||
Meaning: Everyone told him, "You were born in vain like a stone. You are a stain on your lineage. O fool, you are the destroyer of your family's reputation!"
Ovi 31: Tuzhiya Pitayacha Achara | Khyati Ase Chari Rashtra | Jane Dharma Veda Shastra | Tyache Poti Avataralasi ||31||
Meaning: "Your father’s conduct and fame were known in all four directions. He was a scholar of Dharma, Vedas, and Shastras. It is a pity you were born to such a man."
Ovi 32: Bola AnilasI Tuva Pitaransi | Ghatale Taya Adhogatisi | Bhiksha Magoni Udara Bharisi | Laja Kaisi Tuja Na Vate ||32||
Meaning: "You have brought shame to your ancestors and caused their downfall. You beg for food to fill your stomach; do you feel no shame at all?"
Ovi 33: Janmoniya Sansari | Kaya Vyartha Pashuchiye Pari | Athava Gangeta Pravesha Kari | Kaya Janmoni Sarthaka ||33||
Meaning: "Having been born in this world, why live like a useless animal? It would be better to drown yourself in the River Ganga; what is the point of your existence?"
Ovi 34: Aise Aikoni Brahmachari | Duhkha Karita Nana Prakari | Matesi Mhene Te Avasari | Prana Tyagina Mi Ata ||34||
Meaning: Hearing these harsh words, the young Brahmin was filled with immense grief. He said to his mother, "I cannot take this anymore; I will end my life now."
Ovi 35: Ninda Kariti Sarvahi Maja | Asoni Deha Kavana Kaja | Posu Na Shake Mate Tuja | Jaina Aranyavasasi ||35||
Meaning: "Everyone mocks me. What is the use of this body? I cannot even support you, mother. I will go away into the forest (to die)."
Ovi 36: Aikoni Putrache Vachana | Mata Kari Chinta Gahana | Shokaduhkhekaruna | Vilapa Kari Te Nari ||36||
Meaning: Hearing her son's words, the mother was gripped by deep anxiety. She began to wail and lament in great sorrow.
Ovi 37: Mata Suta Duhkha Karita | Geli Gangapravahata | Tethe Dekhile Jagaduddharita | Shripad Yogi Snana Karita ||37||
Meaning: Grieving deeply, the mother and son went to the banks of the River Krishna (Ganga). There, they saw the savior of the world, Shripad Shrivallabh, performing his ritual bath.
Ovi 38: Jauni Doghe Lagati Charani | Vinavitati Kara Joduni | Vasana Ase Amuche Mani | Prana Tyajava Gangeta ||38||
Meaning: Both of them fell at his feet and pleaded with folded hands, "We have decided in our hearts to end our lives in this holy river."
Ovi 39: Niropa Dyava Ji Amhansi | Sadgati Vhavaya Karanasi | Atmahatya Mahadoshi | Mhanoni Vinavito Krupasindhu ||39||
Meaning: "O Ocean of Mercy, please give us your permission so that we may attain a better state. We know suicide is a great sin, which is why we seek your guidance."
Ovi 40: Aikoni Viprasatiche Vachana | Pusati Shripad Krupayamana | Ka Sankati Tumche Mana | Tyajita Prana Kaya Nimitta ||40||
Meaning: Hearing the Brahmin woman's plea, Shripad Shrivallabh asked compassionately, "Why is your mind in such distress? What is the reason you wish to give up your lives?"
Ovi 41: Viprastri Taya Vela | Sangatase Duhkha Sakala | Mhene Swami Bhaktavatsala | Tarave Amha Balakate ||41||
Meaning: The woman then narrated all her woes. She said, "O Swami, protector of devotees, please save me and my child."
Ovi 42: Putravina Kashta Bhari | Aneka Tirthe Padachari | Kele Vrata Puja Jari | Sakala Deva Aradhile ||42||
Meaning: "The pain of being childless was great. I walked to many holy places, performed countless vows and pujas, and worshipped every deity."
Ovi 43: Vrate Upavasa Sangu Kiti | Karite Zhale Aparimiti | Zhala Putra Ha Durmati | Ninda Kariti Sakala Jana ||43||
Meaning: "I cannot count the fasts and vows I observed. Finally, I had this son, but he is slow-witted, and now the whole world mocks him."
Ovi 44: Vedashastrasampanna | Pati Mazha Hota Brahmana | Tyachiye Poti Zhala Hina | Mandamati Duratma Ha ||44||
Meaning: "My husband was a learned scholar of the Vedas, yet from his loin was born this dull and ignorant soul."
Ovi 45: Krupa Kari Ga Shripad Yati | Janmojanmi Daivagati | Putra Na Vhava Mandamati | Aisa Prakara Sangava ||45||
Meaning: "O Shripad Yati, show us mercy. Tell me a way so that in my future births, by the turn of fate, I am never cursed with a slow-witted son again."
Ovi 46: Krupasagara Dainyaharana | Mhanoni Dharile Tuze Charana | Sharanagatache Karavaya Rakshana | Alasi Aji Krupasindhu ||46||
Meaning: "O Ocean of Mercy, you are the destroyer of misery. That is why I hold your feet. You have appeared today to protect those who seek refuge in you."
Ovi 47: Janmoniya Sansari | Kashta Kele Nanapari | Na Dekhechi Saukhyakusari | Pari Zhale Putra Na Rahati ||47||
Meaning: "In this life, I have only known struggle. I have never tasted true happiness, and the sons I had did not survive."
Ovi 48: Vachoniya Ha Eka Suta | Shelliche Gala Stana Lombata | Vrutha Janmala Mhanata | Vinavitase Shrigurusi ||48||
Meaning: "Only this one son survived, but he is as useless as the skin-folds hanging from a goat's neck. People say his birth is in vain," she pleaded before the Guru.
Ovi 49: Deva Ata Aise Karane | Pudhila Janmi Manushyapane | Pujyamana Putra Pavane | Jaisa Pujya Tu Jagattrayasi ||49||
Meaning: "O Lord, grant me this: that in my next human birth, I may be blessed with a son who is as worshipful and revered in the three worlds as You are."
Ovi 50: Sakala Loka Jyasi Vanditi | Aisa Putra Vhava Mhene Ti | Upaya Sanga Shriguru Yati | Mhanoni Charana Lagali ||50||
Meaning: "I desire a son whom the whole world bows to. Tell me the remedy, O Guru!" Saying this, she clung to his feet.
Ovi 51: Tyacheni Mate Uddharagati | Maguti Na Hoy Punravrutti | Pitara Sakala Svargaprapti | Ladhe Aise Niropave ||51||
Meaning: "Through such a son, may I find salvation and freedom from the cycle of rebirth, and may all my ancestors attain heaven."
Ovi 52: Vasana Ase Mazhe Mani | Putra Vhava Brahmajnani | Balapanicha Paho Nayani | Pujyamana Samastansi ||52||
Meaning: "My heart's desire is to have a son who is a Knower of Brahman (Brahmajnani). I wish to see him being honored by everyone from his very childhood."
Ovi 53: Aikoni Tiyeche Vachana | Sangati Krupa Bhakti Pahona | Kari Vo Ishwararadhana | Putra Hoila Shrihariaisa ||53||
Meaning: Hearing her words and seeing her devotion, Shri Shripad said compassionately, "Worship Lord Shiva (Ishwara) with a pure heart. You shall have a son like Lord Vishnu (Shri Hari) himself."
Ovi 54: Gauliyeche Ghari Dekha | Krishna Upajala Karanika | Vrata Kele Gauli Aika | Ishwarachi Aradhana ||54||
Meaning: "Know that Lord Krishna was born in the house of a cowherd for a divine purpose. That cowherd woman had performed the sacred worship of Lord Shiva."
Ovi 55: Taisa Tu Aradhi Ishwara | Putra Pavashila Ha Nirdhara | Tuzha Manoratha Sachara | Pavela Siddhi Shripad Mhanti ||55||
Meaning: "Similarly, you must worship Lord Shiva. You will certainly be blessed with such a son. Your heart's desire will surely be fulfilled," promised Shripad Shrivallabh.
Ovi 56: Viprastri Mhene Te Veli | Kaise Vrata Acharale Gauli | Kaisa Pujila Chandramauli | Vistarave Majaprati ||56||
Meaning: The Brahmin woman then asked, "What was that vow performed by the cowherd woman? How did she worship Lord Shiva? Please explain it to me in detail."
Ovi 57: Taisacha Vrata Karina Apana | Mhanoni Dhari Sadgurucharana | Krupamurti Sadguru Jana | Sangata Zhala Te Veli ||57||
Meaning: "I shall perform the same vow," she said, holding the Guru's feet. The compassionate Guru then began to describe the ritual to her.
Ovi 58: Mhanti Shripad Yati Tiyesi | Ishwara Puji Ho Pradoshi | Mandavari Tu Visheshi | Puja Kari Bhaktine ||58||
Meaning: Shripad Yati said to her, "Worship Lord Shiva during the Pradosha period (twilight). Especially on Saturdays (Mandavara), perform the puja with great devotion."
Ovi 59: Puja Kari Je Gaulani | Vistara Ase Skandapurani | Katha Sangena Aika Kani | Mhanti Shriguru Tiyesi ||59||
Meaning: "The story of the worship performed by the cowherd woman is detailed in the Skanda Purana. Listen carefully as I tell it to you."
Ovi 60: Aikona Shriguruche Vachana | Santoshali Viprangana | Pudhati Ghali Lotangana | Taya Shripad Shriguruprati ||60||
Meaning: Hearing the Guru's words, the Brahmin woman was overjoyed. She prostrated herself once again before Shri Shripad Shrivallabh.
Ovi 61: Viprastri Mhene Swamisi | Abhinava Mate Niropilesi | Dekhta Puja Pradoshi | Putra Zhala Krishna Aisa ||61||
Meaning: The Brahmin woman said to the Swami, "You have told me something wonderful. By merely witnessing the Pradosha puja, she obtained a son like Lord Krishna!"
Ovi 62: Apana Keliya Puja Jari | Phala Pavena Nirdhari | Purvi Kavane Pari | Vistarave Datara ||62||
Meaning: "If I perform this worship myself, I will surely receive the fruit. O Giver, please explain in detail how this happened in the past."
Ovi 63: Shriguru Sangati Tiyesi | Sangena Aika Ekachittesi | Ujjani Nama Nagarisi | Zhale Vichitra Pariyasa ||63||
Meaning: Shri Guru said to her, "I will tell you; listen with a focused mind. A strange and miraculous event took place in the city of Ujjain."
Ovi 64: Taya Nagari Chandrasena | Raja Hota Dharmaparayana | Tyacha Sakha Ase Prana | Manibhadra Name Pariyasa ||64||
Meaning: "In that city, there was a righteous King named Chandrasen. His dearest friend, as close as his own life, was named Manibhadra."
Ovi 65: Sada Ishwarabhakti Kari | Nanaprakare Aparampari | Bhola Deva Prasanna Kari | Didhala Chintamani Eka ||65||
Meaning: "Manibhadra was always devoted to Lord Shiva. Pleased by his immense devotion, the 'simple-hearted' Lord Shiva gifted him a Chintamani (a wish-fulfilling jewel)."
Ovi 66: Kotisuryancha Prakasha | Manika Shobhe Mahasarasa | Kanthi Ghalita Mahaharsha | Taya Manibhadrarayasi ||66||
Meaning: "The jewel shone with the light of millions of suns. It was a magnificent ruby. When King Manibhadra wore it around his neck, he felt great joy."
Ovi 67: Taya Manyache Lakshana | Suvarna Hoy Loha Pashana | Teja Phakale Jyavari Jana | Te Kanaka Hoy Pariyasa ||67||
Meaning: "The specialty of that jewel was such that any iron or stone it touched, or even if its light fell upon them, would instantly turn into pure gold."
Ovi 68: Je Je Chintita Manasi | Te Te Pavata Tvaritesi | Aishi Khyati Manikasi | Samasta Raje Kansha Kariti ||68||
Meaning: "Whatever one desired in their mind would be fulfilled immediately. Such was the fame of that ruby that all other kings desired to possess it."
Ovi 69: Ishtatve Magati Kiti Eka | Mago Pathaviti Te Manika | Balatkara Ichhiti Eka | Raje Vanchiti Pariyasa ||69||
Meaning: "Some kings asked for it out of friendship, sending messengers to request the jewel. Others desired to take it by force."
Ovi 70: Mhanti Vikraya Karuni Dekha | Apana Dyave Te Manika | Jari Na Deshi Swabhavika | Tari Yuddhalagi Yeu Mhanti ||70||
Meaning: "They said, 'Sell this jewel to us.' They threatened that if he did not give it willingly, they would wage war against him."
Ovi 71: Raje Samasta Miloni | Patale Nagarate Ujjani | Apara Sainya Milavuni | Vedhile Taya Nagarasi ||71||
Meaning: "All those kings combined their forces and marched upon the city of Ujjain. With a vast army, they laid siege to the city."
Ovi 72: Te Divashi Shanivara Trayodashi | Raja Baisala Pujanasi | Shanka Na Dharita Manasi | Ekachitte Pujitase ||72||
Meaning: "That day happened to be a Saturday and the thirteenth lunar day (Shani-Pradosha). Without any fear or doubt in his mind, King Chandrasen sat down for worship with total concentration."
Ovi 73: Mahabaleshwaralingasi | Puja Kari To Raja Harshi | Gauliyacha Kumara Pahavyasi | Ala Taya Shivalaya ||73||
Meaning: "As the King was joyfully worshipping the Mahabaleshwar Linga, a young son of a cowherd came to the temple to watch the ceremony."
Ovi 74: Puja Pahoni Shivachi | Mule Mhanti Gauliyanchi | Khelu Chala Amhi Asechi | Linga Karuni Puju Ata ||74||
Meaning: "Inspired by seeing the Shiva-puja, the cowherd boys said among themselves, 'Let’s play a game like this! We shall make a Linga and worship it'."
Ovi 75: Mhanoni Vinodekaruni | Apule Gruhasannidhani | Ekavotoni Pashani | Kalpile Tethe Shivalaya ||75||
Meaning: "And so, in a playful mood near their homes, they gathered stones and imagined a temple of Shiva there."
Ovi 76: Pashanache Karuni Linga | Puja Kariti Balake Changa | Nanaparichi Patri Sanga | Kalpili Tethe Pujesi ||76||
Meaning: "Making a Linga out of stone, the children performed a fine worship. They used various types of leaves, imagining them to be sacred offerings."
Ovi 77: Shodashopachare Puja Kariti | Udaka Naivedya Samarpiti | Aise Kautuke Khelanti | Gopakumara Taye Veli ||77||
Meaning: "They performed the sixteen-step ritual (Shodashopachara), offering water and food. The cowherd boys were playing this game with great fascination."
Ovi 78: Gopika Striya Yeuni | Putrante Neti Bolavuni | Bhojanakarane Mhanoni | Gele Sakalahi Balaka ||78||
Meaning: "Then the mothers (cowherd women) came and called their children for dinner. All the boys left the play and went home."
Ovi 79: Tiyatila Eka Gopisuta | Lingabhuvana Na Sodita | Tyachi Mata Javali Yeta | Mari Apule Putrasi ||79||
Meaning: "However, one of the cowherd's sons refused to leave the shrine he had built. His mother came to him and, in her anger, struck her son."
Ovi 80: Mhene Kumara Bhojanasi | Chala Gruhasi Zhali Nishi | Kahi Kelya Na Jaye Pariyasi | To Gopakumaraka ||80||
Meaning: "She said, 'Son, come home to eat, it is already night!' But the boy would not move from that spot for anything."
Ovi 81: Kopekaruni Te Gaulini | Modi Puja Khela Angani | Pashana Dura Takuni | Geli Apule Sadanasi ||81||
Meaning: "In a fit of rage, the woman destroyed the puja-play in the courtyard. She threw away the stones and went back into her house."
Ovi 82: Puja Modita To Balaka | Pralapa Kari Aneka | Murccha Yeuni Kshaneka | Padila Bhumi Avadhara ||82||
Meaning: "When his worship was destroyed, the boy began to cry bitterly. He eventually fainted and fell to the ground."
Ovi 83: Laya Lavuni Lingasthani | Prana Tyaju Pahe Nirvani | Prasanna Zhala Shulapani | Taya Gopasutakarane ||83||
Meaning: "His mind was so absorbed in the Linga that he was prepared to die. Seeing such devotion, Lord Shiva (Shulapani) was moved and appeared before the boy."
Ovi 84: Shivalaya Ratnakhachita | Suryasamana Prabhavanta | Linga Dise Ratnakhachita | Jagruta Zhala To Bala ||84||
Meaning: "The stone temple was transformed into one studded with jewels, glowing like the sun. Even the stone Linga was now made of precious gems. The boy then regained consciousness."
Ovi 85: Nijarupa Dhari Gauriramana | Uthavi Bala Kari Dharuna | Vara Maga Mhene Mi Zhalo Prasanna | Deina Je Vanchisi Te ||85||
Meaning: "Lord Shiva (Gauriramana) assumed His divine form, held the boy's hand, and lifted him up. He said, 'Ask for a boon. I am pleased with you and will grant whatever you desire'."
Ovi 86: Balake Namile Ishwarasi | Kopa Na Karava Matesi | Puja Bighadali Tava Pradoshi | Kshama Karane Mhanatase ||86||
Meaning: "The boy bowed to the Lord and said, 'Please do not be angry with my mother. Please forgive her for disrupting your Pradosha puja'."
Ovi 87: Ishwara Bhola Chakravarti | Vara Didhala Bahupriti | Pradoshasamayi Puja Dekhti | Gaulini Hoy Devajanani ||87||
Meaning: "The simple-hearted Lord of the universe lovingly granted a boon: 'Because she witnessed the Pradosha puja, this cowherd woman shall become the mother of a Divine Being'."
Ovi 88: Tiche Poti Hoila Suta | Tochi Vishnu Avatara Khyata | Na Kari Puja Pahili Mhanta | Poshila Apule Putrasi ||88||
Meaning: "In her womb shall be born a son who will be a famous incarnation of Lord Vishnu. (And you, who performed this worship, shall be blessed)."
Ovi 89: Je Je Manasi Tu Ichhisi | Pavela Te Te Dhari Manasi | Akhila Saukhya Tuzhiya Vanshasi | Putrapautresi Nandasila ||89||
Meaning: "Whatever you desire in your mind shall come to pass. Your entire lineage shall be blessed with happiness, and you shall live prosperously with children and grandchildren."
Ovi 90: Prasanna Hovoni Girijapati | Gele Lingalayi Gupti | Linga Rahile Ratnakhachiti | Gauliyaghari Yachipari ||90||
Meaning: "Having granted the boon, Lord Shiva (Girijapati) merged back into the Linga. The jewel-studded Linga remained there in the cowherd's house."
Ovi 91: Kotisuryaprakasha | Shivalaya Dise Ati Surasa | Loka Mhanti Kaya Prakasha | Udaya Zhala Dinakara ||91||
Meaning: The temple shone with the light of millions of suns and looked exceptionally beautiful. People began to wonder, "What is this brilliance? Has the sun risen in the middle of the night?"
Ovi 92: Ale Hote Pararashtraraje | Vismaya Kariti Choje | Sanduni Dvesha Bolati Saheje | Bhetu Mhanti Rayasi ||92||
Meaning: The enemy kings who had come to attack were struck with wonder. They set aside their hatred and said to one another, "Let us go and meet King Chandrasen."
Ovi 93: Pahe Ya Pavitra Nagaranta | Surya Zhala Ase Udita | Raja Ase Bahu Punyavanta | Aisiyasi Virodha Na Karava ||93||
Meaning: "Look, a sun-like brilliance has appeared in this holy city. This King must be extremely meritorious. We should not oppose such a person."
Ovi 94: Mhanoni Pathaviti Sevakasi | Bhetu Mhanti Rayasi | Raja Bolavi Tayansi | Apule Gruhasi Nagaranta ||94||
Meaning: Therefore, they sent messengers expressing their desire to meet the King. King Chandrasen then invited them into his palace within the city.
Ovi 95: Ituke Hota Te Avasari | Raja Pusatase Pritikari | Ratri Asata Andhakari | Udaya Pavala Kevi Surya ||95||
Meaning: When they met, the visiting kings asked with great curiosity, "How did the sun rise while it was still the dark of night?"
Ovi 96: Raja Chandrasenasahita | Pahavaya Yeti Kautukartha | Dise Vichitra Ratnakhachita | Shivalaya Anupama ||96||
Meaning: King Chandrasen, along with the other kings, went to see the site. They saw the marvelous, jewel-studded, and incomparable Shiva temple.
Ovi 97: Yenechi Pari Gaulyache Sadana | Atiramya Virajamana | Pusata Zhala Apana | Taya Gaulikumarakate ||97||
Meaning: Similarly, the house of the cowherd was looking divinely beautiful. The King himself questioned the young cowherd boy about what had happened.
Ovi 98: Sangitala Sakala Vrittanta | Santosha Kariti Raje Samasta | Gauliyanta Raja Tu Mhanta | Deti Nanadeshasampada ||98||
Meaning: The boy narrated the entire event. All the kings were satisfied and said, "You are indeed a king among cowherds." They honored him with wealth and lands.
Ovi 99: Nighoni Gele Raje Sakala | Rahila Chandrasen Nirmala | Shanipradosha Puja Saphala | Bhaya Kaiche Taya Raja ||99||
Meaning: All the enemy kings departed in peace. King Chandrasen remained safe and pure. Having successfully completed the Shani-Pradosha worship, what fear could the King have?
Ovi 100: Gaulikumara Yeuni Ghara | Sange Mate Savistara | Pudhe Yeila Tuzhiya Udara | Narayana Avataroni ||100||
Meaning: The cowherd boy returned home and told his mother in detail, "In the future, Lord Narayana himself will take birth from your womb."
Ovi 101: Aisa Ishware Didhala Vara | Sanshaya Na Kari Tu Nirdhara | Santoshala Karpuragaura | Dekhili Puja Pradoshachi ||101||
Meaning: "The Lord has granted this boon. Have no doubt; Lord Shiva (Karpuragaura) was pleased merely because you witnessed the Pradosha worship."
Ovi 102: Modili Puja Mhanoni | Mya Vinavila Shulapani | Kshama Karuni Ghetale Mhanoni | Sange Vrittanta Matesi ||102||
Meaning: "I pleaded with Lord Shiva for the mistake of disrupting the puja. He has forgiven us and accepted us," he told his mother.
Ovi 103: Aisa Ishwara Prasanna Zhala | Pradoshapujane Taya Phalala | Shripad Sangati Taya Vela | Viprastriyekarane ||103||
Meaning: "Thus the Lord was pleased and granted the fruit of Pradosha worship," Shripad Shrivallabh explained to the Brahmin woman.
Ovi 104: Tuzhe Mani Asela Jari | Hoila Putra Mazhasari | Sanshaya Sanduni Nirdhari | Shanipradoshi Puji Shambhu ||104||
Meaning: "If you desire it in your heart, you too shall have a son like me. Cast away all doubts and worship Lord Shiva on Shani-Pradosha."
Ovi 105: Aise Mhanoni Shripadadeva | Chakravarti Bhola Shiva | Viprastriyecha Pahoni Bhava | Prasanna Hota Taya Veli ||105||
Meaning: Saying this, Shri Shripad, who is the Emperor of the Universe and the simple-hearted Shiva himself, became pleased with the Brahmin woman's devotion.
Ovi 106: Bolavuni Tiche Kumarasi | Hasta Theviti Mastakesi | Jnana Jahale Tatkalesi ||106||
Meaning: He called her dull-witted son and placed His hand upon the boy's head. Instantly, the boy was enlightened with divine knowledge.
Ovi 107: Vedashastradi Tarkabhasha | Mhanta Zhala Atiprakasha | Vismaya Zhala Ase Sahasa | Vipra Mhanti Ashcharya ||107||
Meaning: The boy began to speak the Vedas, Shastras, and logic with great clarity. Everyone was stunned, and the Brahmins exclaimed, "This is a miracle!"
Ovi 108: Vismaya Karoni Vipravanita | Mhene Ishwara Hachi Nishchita | Karyakarane Avatara Hota | Ala Naradeha Dharoni ||108||
Meaning: Filled with wonder, the Brahmin woman said, "He is surely God himself. He has taken this human form for a divine purpose."
Ovi 109: Purvajanmiche Punyarjita | Jodala Amha Ha Nishchita | Bhetala Ase Shrigurunatha | Mhanoni Namiti Kshanokshana ||109||
Meaning: "Because of the merit of our past lives, we have surely found the Lord. We have met Shrigurunath," she said, bowing to Him repeatedly.
Ovi 110: Mhene Ishara Tuchi Hosi | Puja Karina Tuzhi Mi Pradoshi | Mithya Nohe Tuzhe Vakyasi | Putra Vhava Tuja Aisa ||110||
Meaning: She said, "You are Ishwara (God) yourself. I shall worship You during Pradosha. Your word cannot be false; I shall have a son like You."
Ovi 111: Aisa Nishchaya Karoni | Puja Kariti Nitya Yeuni | Pradoshapuja Ati Gahani | Kari Shripadarayasi ||111||
Meaning: With this firm resolve, she began to come and worship Him every day. She performed profound Pradosha worship of Shri Shripad Shrivallabh.
Ovi 112: Putra Ticha Zhala Jnani | Vedashastrasampanni | Pujya Jahala Sarvanhoni | Brahmavrunda Manita ||112||
Meaning: Her son became a great scholar, well-versed in the Vedas and Shastras. He was honored by the entire community of Brahmins and became respected by all.
Ovi 113: Vivaha Zhala Maga Yasi | Putrapautri Nande Harshi | Shrigurukrupa Hoy Jyasi | Aise Hoy Avadhara ||113||
Meaning: He eventually got married and lived happily with children and grandchildren. Understand that such is the power of the Guru's grace.
Ovi 114: Aisa Shriguru Krupavanta | Bhaktajana Ase Rakshita | Aika Shishya Ekachitta | Namadharaka Shrimata ||114||
Meaning: "Such is the compassionate Shriguru; He always protects His devotees. Listen with a focused mind, O noble Namadharaka."
Ovi 115: Namadharaka Bhaktasi | Sange Siddha Vistaresi | Pariesa Samasta Aharnishi | Mhene Saraswatigangadharu ||115||
Meaning: Siddha Muni narrates this story in detail to the devotee Namadharaka. Saraswati Gangadhar (the poet) says, "May all listeners listen to this day and night."
Iti Shrigurucharitraparmakathakalpatarau Shrinrusinhasaraswatyupakhyane Siddhanamadharakasamvade Pradoshavratamahamyakathanam Nama Ashtamo-dhyayah ||8||🙇🏻🙏
Shri Gurudattatreyaarpanmastu॥
Conclusion
From Darkness to Light: Concluding Thoughts on Chapter 8
As Chapter 8 concludes, we witness a profound transformation. A boy who was ridiculed as a "stone" becomes a beacon of Vedic knowledge, and a mother who contemplated suicide becomes the recipient of a divine promise. The story of the cowherd boy and the jewel-studded Shiva temple reinforces the idea that purity of intent is the highest form of worship.
May the Grace of Shri Shripad Shrivallabh illuminate your path.
Writer :- Mantra Stotra Jyoti
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