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स्वलोकादधिकं रम्यं नानावस्तुविराजितम् ॥ नरनारीविहाराढ्यं चतुर्वर्णाकुलं परम् ॥६॥
It was far more beautiful than heaven. Many articles were displayed there. Men and women of all the four castes stayed there.
english translation
तत्र राजा शीलनिर्धिर्नामैश्वर्यसमन्वितः ॥ सुतास्वयम्वरोद्युक्तो महोत्सवसमन्वितः ॥७॥
The wealthy and prosperous king of that city named Śīlanidhi was preparing for the gorgeous celebration of the voluntary wooing (Svayaṃvara) of his daughter.
english translation
चतुर्दिग्भ्यः समायातैस्संयुतं नृपनन्दतैः ॥ नानावेषैस्सुशोभैश्च तत्कन्यावरणोत्सुकैः ॥८॥
Brilliant princes coming from all the four quarters eager to court the princess had thronged there dressed in diverse ways.
english translation
एतादृशं पुरं दृष्ट्वा मोहं प्राप्तोऽथ नारदः ॥ कौतुकी तन्नृपद्वारं जगाम मदनेधितः ॥९॥
On seeing such a splendid city Nārada was enchanted. With his love kindled, he eagerly went to the palace threshold.
english translation
आगतं मुनिवर्यं तं दृष्ट्वा शीलनिधिर्नृपः ॥ उपवेश्यार्चयांचक्रे रत्नसिंहासने वरे ॥2-1-3-१०॥
When the sage reached the palace the king Śīlanidhi adored him, having offered him a seat on the splendid throne studded with precious gems.
english translation