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घर्मांभः पतितं भूमौ तदा दक्षशरीरतः ॥ समस्तगुणसंपन्ना तस्माज्जाता वरांगना ॥५१॥
From the drops of sweat that fell from Dakṣa’s body, a splendid woman endowed with good qualities was born.
english translation
तन्वंगी सममध्या च तनुरोमावली श्रुता ॥ मृद्वंगी चारुदशना नवकांचनसुप्रभा ॥५२॥
She was of slender body with symmetrical hips. Her waist was well-shaped; small curly hairs embellished it. She was soft in body with fine teeth. She had a shining golden complexion.
english translation
सर्वावयवरम्या च पूर्णचन्द्राननाम्बुजा ॥ नाम्ना रतिरिति ख्याता मुनीनामपि मोहिनी ॥५३॥
In her body, she was perfect. Her face shone like the full moon and full-blown lotus. Her name was Rati. She was capable of captivating even the sages.
english translation
मरीचिप्रमुखा षड् वै निगृहीतेन्द्रियक्रियाः ॥ ऋते क्रतुं वसिष्ठं च पुलस्त्यांगिरसौ तथा ॥॥ ५४ ॥
Excepting Kratu, Vasiṣṭha, Pulastya and Aṅgiras, the six viz. Marīci and others successfully curbed their senses and their activities.
english translation
क्रत्वादीनां चतुर्णां च बीजं भूमौ पपात च ॥ तेभ्यः पितृगणा जाता अपरे मुनिसत्तम॥५५॥
O excellent sage, the semen virile of the four—Kratu and others—fell on the ground from which other types of manes were born.
english translation