The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c17.39.5

v2.c17.39.5

Salutation to the dweller of the Ekāmra,—to him who is arrayed in yellow garments,—to him who, though above the three qualities, is the holder of the discus, the lotus and the conch-shell. Thou art the prime source of the sources of the universe, the friend of thy worshipper, the lord of the universe, and the ocean of unalloyed mercy. There are thousands of charming places for thee; but how is it that I knew not, O lord, thy secret form in Ekāmra? You, Viṣṇu, once told me I was half your body, but how of late have you, O Keśava, made me a stranger? Nārada is thy worshipper, and so is the lord of serpents (Ananta) who serves as thy bed, and they two only know this place; and there is no favour for me. But this is not remarkable. To the Gopīs, who are the adorers of thy love, the highest salvation has been granted by thee, O lord; but Śamaka and the other sages are awaiting the lord’s will (at his leisure and that) which is ungovernable. Dwelling, O great god, in this charming Grove of the Mango Tree, and betaking to the sleep of mediation, thou keepest thine eyes close. Pray cast on me now, thou sovereign of the universe, a favourable glance. I have come to thy shelter; permit me to dwell in thy choice retreat.’