On completion of the ritual six seasons have passed by
and then in the twelfth month,
on the ninth day of Chaitra month [April–May,]
when the presiding deity of ruling star of the day is Aditi,
where the ruling star of day is Punarvasu (Nakshatra),
the asterism is in the ascendant and when five of the nine planets viz.,
Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus are at their highest position,
when Jupiter with Moon is ascendant in Cancer and when day is advancing,
then Queen Kausalya gave birth to a son with all the divine attributes like
lotus-red eyes, lengthy arms, roseate lips, voice like drumbeat
and who took birth to delight the Ikshwaku dynasty,
who is adored by all the worlds
and who is the greatly blessed epitome of Vishnu, namely Rama.
kausalyā śuśubhe tena putreṇa amita tejasā |
yathā vareṇa devānām aditiḥ vajra pāṇinā
Kausalya shone forth with such a son whose resplendence is unlimited, as with lady Aditi who once stood out with her son Indra, the best one among gods.
By this configuration of stars the supreme merits of Rama are indicated. atra sa~Nvastara mukha uttaayaNa vasanta caitra maasa shukla pakSha deva nakShatra diva abhijit lagna puNya nakShatraad utkR^iShTa kaale karkaaTaka lagne uccasya graha pa~ncake guru candra yoge shrii raama utpattiH | tasya sarva utkR^iShTataam sakala kalyaaNa guNa abhiramataam sakala shiShTa aadraNiiya sampattim mahaa paraakramam ca suucitam |dharmaakuutam.
'Then there was the supremely auspicious hour that, with the constellation of Rohinî rising, was endowed with all qualities. All the stars and planets stood in a favourable position. There was peace all around, all the stars twinkled in the sky, and the cities, towns, pasturing grounds and mines were at their best. With the rivers crystal clear and the lakes beautiful with lotuses, with the flocks of birds and the swarms of bees sweetly singing their praise in the blooming forests, the breezes fragrant and free from dust blew with a gentle touch, while the fires of the brahmins burned steadily and undisturbed. The minds of the virtuous souls, who were oppressed by the Asura [Kamsa and his men], cleared up when in that situation the kettledrums resounded together to celebrate the birth of the Unborn One. The Kinnaras and Gandharvas [the excellent souls and the singers of heaven] sang, the Siddhas and Câranas [the perfected souls and the demigods] offered prayers and the Vidyâdhara women [the wives of the scientists] danced in great jubilation together with the Apsaras [the dancing girls of heaven]. The sages and the demigods joyously showered the finest flowers, and the clouds rumbled silently like the ocean waves, when, at the darkest hour of the night, Janârdana, the World's Well-wisher, appeared from the divine form of Devakî. Lord Vishnu, He who resides in the heart of everyone, manifested Himself in full, like the full moon rising in the east. That wonderful child, with its lotus-like eyes and its four arms that held different weapons [and other attributes, like] a conch, a club and so on, was decorated with the S'rîvatsa mark, with the shining Kaustubha jewel around its neck, with yellow garments and with a beautiful hue like that of rain clouds. Vasudeva saw Him [the Lord] beautifully decorated sparkling with a with vaidûrya (tiger's eye) studded helmet, with rings in His ears, with luxuriant scattered locks of hair, with an exquisite belt around His waist, and with armlets and bracelets on His arms. Ânakadundubhi was amazed to see the beautiful appearance of the Lord as his son. Overwhelmed by great jubilation he lost himself in dreams of holding a festival to the occasion of the descent of Krishna, a festivity where he would donate ten thousand cows to the brahmins.
Lord Narayana is born to Adithy and sage Kashyapa after Aditi took Payovrata to propitiate Lord Vishnu. As a result, Vishnu incarnates as Vamana and was born from Aditi and Kashyapa.
Lord narayana is born to additi and sage kashyapa after additi diligent observance of payo vrata. Srimad bhagavatham describes his appearance at the time of birth. He was born with four hands, holding the Conch, discus, mace and a Lotus flower. He was dark hued. He had a Lotus like face. He had earrings in his ears, the srivatsa could be seen on his chest. His arms were adorned with bangles. His shoulders had ornaments too. He had on his head a crown studded with gems. He had anklets on his feet. He was wearing the vanamala. The flowers in this garland attracted bees which were buzzing around the flowers. He also had the kaustuba. He was born in the month of sravana. The Murtha in which he was born is called abhijit the tithi was dwadasi. He was born during the waxing phase of the moon. Musical instruments were heard when he was born. Apsara danced gandhawas sang the kinnaras suparna garudra yakshas sages and devas all gathered in joy. Even as he was watched by additi and kasyapa he assumed the form of a brahmachari sages performed upanayanam. Surya taught him the gayathri brihaspathy gave the sacred thread kasyapa gave the girdles known as maunji made of munja grass. The moon gave him the danda additi gave him the lion cloth brahma gave him the kamandala the sapta rishis gave him the darba grass kubera gave him the bikshu vessel. Biksha was given to him by Uma devi. afyer which vamana did a Homa after clearing the place and placing the darba grass in the four corners he did samita Dana.
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