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स चात्र तप आतिष्ठदहल्यासहितः पुरा । वर्षपूगान्यनेकानि राजपुत्र महायशः ॥ १-४८-१६
Oh ! Highly renowned prince ( Rama ), it was here in ancient times that Gautama in the company of Ahalya practised austerities for several years. [1-48-16]
english translation
तस्यान्तरं विदित्वा तु सहस्राक्षः शचीपतिः । मुनिवेषधरो भूत्वाऽहल्यामिदमब्रवीत् ॥ १-४८-१७
The thousandeyed Indra, consort of Sachi, having found an opportunity (during the absence of the ascetic), assumed the guise of the ascetic (Gautama) and said to Ahalya [1-48-17]
english translation
ऋतुकालं प्रतीक्षन्ते नार्थिनः सुसमाहिते । संगमं त्वहमिच्छामि त्वया सह सुमध्यमे ॥ १-४८-१८
'Oh ! finely limbed lady, those overtaken by passion would not await the completion of the menstrual period (favourable for copulation). Oh ! woman of fine waist I desire union with you.' [1-48-18]
english translation
मुनिवेषं सहस्राक्षं विज्ञाय रघुनंदन । मतिं चकार दुर्मेधा देवराजकुतूहलात् ॥ १-४८-१९
Oh, Raghunandana ( the legatee of Raghu, Rama ), the evilintentioned Ahalya, inclined towards the king of the celestials and knowing him to be the thousandeyed Indra in the guise of the ascetic, consented for the union. [1-48-19]
english translation
अथाब्रवीत् सुरश्रेष्ठं कृतार्थेनान्तरात्मना । कृतार्थास्मि सुरश्रेष्ठ गच्छ शीघ्रमितः प्रभो ॥ १-४८-२०
With her heart's desire fulfilled, Ahalya said this to that best god Indra : 'Oh ! Chief of the celestials I'm satisfied. Oh ! Lord, quit this place - [1-48-20]
english translation