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Markandeyapurana 85.55

Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa 85.55

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Sanskrit

85.55

niśumbhasyābdhijātāśca samastā ratnajātayaḥ /
vahnirapi dadau tubhyamagniśauce ca vāsasī //

“What woman then, most surpassingly captivating, dwells here, illuminating Mount Himavat, O great king? Such sublime beauty was never in sooth seen by anyone anywhere; let it be ascertained if she is any goddess, and let her be taken possession of, O lord of the Asuras. A gem among women, surpassingly beautiful in body, illuminating the regions of the sky with her lustre, there she is then, O lord of the Daityas; deign, Sir, to look at her. Moreover, whatever gems, precious stones, elephants, horses and other valuable things indeed exist in the three worlds, O lord, all those display their splendour at this present time in thy house. Airāvata, gem among elephants, has been captured from Purandara; and this Pārijāta tree and also the horse Uccaiḥśravas. Here stands the heavenly chariot yoked with swans in thy court-yard; it has been brought here, the wonderful chariot composed of gems, which belonged to Brahmā. Here is the Nidhi Mahāpadma,[24] captured from the Lord of wealth. And the Ocean gave a garland made of filaments and of undying lotus flowers. In thy house stands Varuṇa’s umbrella, which streams with gold. And here is the choice chariot that belonged to Prajāpati formerly. Thou, O lord, hast carried off Death’s power which is named Utkrānti-dā.[25] The noose of the Ocean-king is in thy brother's possession. And Niśumbha has every kind of gem which is produced in the sea. Agni also gave thee two garments which are purified by fire. Thus, O lord of the Daityas, all gems have been captured by thee; why dost thou not seize this auspicious lady, this gem of womankind?”

Frederick Eden Pargiter 1888, The Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa

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