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Natyashastra

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स्तुतिगीतादिसंसृष्टैर्देवैरभिहितोऽस्म्यहम् । नितरां परितुष्टाः स्मः प्रयोगेणामुना च ते ॥ २१॥

I have been thoroughly pleased by the gods, who have spoken through the praise, songs, and other rituals performed, and they were greatly delighted with the procedure I followed.

english translation

देवतासुरमानन्द्य यस्माँल्लोकश्च नन्दति । तस्मादयं प्रयोगस्तु नान्दीनामा भविष्यति ॥ २२॥

The performance, which delights both gods and demons and brings joy to the world, will henceforth be called Nāndī (Benediction).

english translation

गीतवाद्यानुनादो हि यत्र काकुस्वनः शुभः । तस्मिन् देशे विपाप्मानो माङ्गल्यं च भविष्यति ॥ २३॥

Where there is the auspicious sound of songs, musical instruments, and resonating tones, in that place, all evils will disappear, and prosperity will arise.

english translation

यावत्तं पूरयेद्देशं ध्वनिर्नाट्यसमाश्रयः । न स्थास्यन्ति हि रक्षांसि तं देशं न विनायकाः ॥ २४॥

As long as the sound of drama fills the land, Rakshasas and obstacles will not stay in that place, nor will the Vighnas (obstacles) exist.

english translation

आवाहे च विवाहे च यज्ञे नृपतिमङ्गले । नान्दीशब्दमुपश्रुत्य हिंस्रा नश्यन्ति चैव हि ॥ २५॥

In ceremonies such as invitations, weddings, and sacrifices, upon hearing the auspicious Nandi sound, harmful or destructive forces are dispelled.

english translation