Disclaimer: This translation does not guarantee complete accuracy, please confirm with the original page text.
360
Mahapuraana Uttara Puraanam
Lilaavaloakanai Siyadhadvisambhanam Bhrisham. Saapyah Bhavatha Sardhamaagamisyaami Maam Bhavan. || 223 || Grihivaa Yaatviti Vyaktum Shruthvaa Tatvatpate Rahm. Bibhemi Tan Na Vaktavyamiti Tenabhilaashita. || 224 || Ma Bhaishistvaam Varaako'sau Kim Karishyati Bhiluka. Tato Yena Tavaapaayo Na Syatkriyate Maya. || 225 || Ityanyonyakathaakale Hastaneetasarooruhah. Vajramushti Samgaaty Karavaalam Priyaakare. || 226 || Nidhaaya Munipadaabjadvayam Abhyarchya Bhaktita. Aanam Priya Tasy Prahartamaasimuddadhe. || 227 || Karena Shooraseono'hamstatkarasim Tadaeva Sah. Aachchhidya Nyapatadbhumi Shooraseanakaraangalim. || 228 || Vajramushtistadaalokya Ma Bhaishiriti Bhaashat. Bhitahm iti Sa Shaathayaadaditaasmai Prithoraram. || 229 || Tadaeva Shooraseono'pi Bhratribhiladbhavittkai. Chauryenaang Bhavadbhaagam Grihaaneti Uditah Prithak. || 230 || Sa Bhavyo'tiviraktah Sanna Dhanena Prayojanam. Samsaraadatibhiito'ham Tadgrahisyaami Samyamam. || 231 || Ityatraveedayam Heto Kas Tapograhane Tava. Vadetyuktah Tai Schhinna Nijahstaangulitraanam. || 232 || Darshayitvaa'vadat Sarvamaatmangi Vichestitam. Tatsubhanu Samaakarnnya Streenindamakarod iti. || 233 || Staana Taaeva Nindaaya Paratraasakti Maagata. Varnamaatrena Rajantyyo Rajjayantyoparann Bhrisham. || 234 || Aadaaya Kritrimam Raagam Raaginaam Nayanapriya. Bibhratiha Bhrisham Bhaapaaramyaaschitraakriti Striya. || 235 || Sukham Vishayaj Praaptum Praasaamaadhurya Maalika. Kimpaakaphala Maalaa Va Kaana Hanyur Manorma. || 236 ||
Maatarah Kevalam Naeta Prajaanaameva Yosit. Doshaanam Api Dushshiksha Durvidya Iva Duhkhada. || 237 ||
And she, by means of sweet words, gestures, playful glances, and laughter and jest, quickly brought him under her control. She said to Shurasen, "I will go with you, take me with you." Hearing her words, he clearly said, "I am afraid of your husband, so you should not say such things." In reply, Mangi said, "Don't be afraid, that low, cowardly fellow, what can he do to you? Still, I will do whatever it takes to ensure that you are not harmed." || 222-225 ||
While they were talking to each other, Vajramushti arrived, holding a lotus in his hand. He placed his sword in Mangi's hand, and he himself, with devotion, bowed down to worship the two lotus feet of the Muni Raja. At that moment, his beloved raised her sword to strike him, but Shurasen immediately snatched the sword from her hand. As a result, Shurasen's fingers were cut off and fell to the ground. || 226-228 ||
Seeing this, Vajramushti said, "My dear, don't be afraid." In reply, Mangi lied and said, "Yes, I was afraid." || 229 ||
At that time, Shurasen's six brothers arrived with stolen wealth and said to him, "Brother, take your share." || 230 ||
But he, being extremely detached, said, "I have no use for wealth, I am very afraid of the world, so I will take up the practice of restraint." || 231 ||
Hearing this, his brothers said, "What is the reason for you taking up austerity? Tell us." Thus, urged by his brothers, he showed them the wound of his severed fingers and told them everything about his dealings with Mangi. Hearing this, Subhanu began to criticize women, saying, || 232-233 ||
"Women who are attached to other men are the source of slander. They appear beautiful merely because of their complexion, and they make other men intensely lustful. They appear pleasing to the eyes of lustful men only because of their artificial love, and they adorn themselves with various ornaments and wear beautiful, elaborate costumes." || 234-235 ||
"They seem very sweet to obtain worldly pleasures, but in the end, they are like a bunch of bitter fruits. The Acharya says that these women can destroy anyone, that is, they can destroy everyone." || 236 ||
These women are not only the mothers of the people, but they are also the cause of suffering, like bad education and bad knowledge. || 237 ||
1. Shranamantam Lo. 2. Chhinnam Lo. 3. Maashritaah Lo.