Simhasanadvatrimshika f1

English (machine translation) f1

Language: English

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Homage to great Gajānana, dispeller of the darkness of obstacles, / whose gaze ripples with an endless flood of compassion! || 1

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Having bowed to the ancient, glorious Primordial Person, / to the Lotus-born [Brahmā], to the Lord of Umā, and to fair Sarasvatī, / the Vikramārkacarita is composed by me. || 2

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Long ago, having bowed to Parameśvara seated on the summit of Kailāsa, the Mother of the Universe said: “Why is it said:

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‘The time of the wise passes in the enjoyment of the Vedas and learned treatises, / but that of fools in sleep or strife’ ? || 3

Since this is said, to pass the time a story should be told that enchants the minds of all people.” Thereupon Parameśvara said to Pārvatī: “O mistress of my life, listen; a story that captivates the hearts of all people is told by me.

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Siṃhāsanadvātriṃśikā — Sanskrit