The Ornament of Nativity

...through the opening and closing of His flickering eyes of purity, and by the sound of bees hovering over the ichor original: "दानालि" (dānāli). "Dana" refers to the fragrant fluid that oozes from the temples of elephants in rut; it is a symbol of power and abundance in Sanskrit poetry. on His temples, the Elephant-faced Lord [Ganesha] is filled with an abundance of bliss. May the yawning of that wise one grant you welfare and prosperity. 7

Again and again, I serve that Auspicious Form original: "मंगलमूर्तिका" (Mangalamurtika), a popular title for Ganesha as the embodiment of good fortune. which removes all sins. Just as in ancient times, the fruit of every wish-fulfilling tree might be obtained through various gifts, rituals, and sacrifices, may that very Ganesha, the "Wish-Fulfilling Tree of the Devotees" Hairambha-Kalpadruma; Hairambha is a specific five-faced form of Ganesha, and Kalpadruma is the celestial tree that grants all desires, who is established in the lotus of the intellect's sacrifice, constantly grant the desired boons to mankind. 8

May He, who delights like a swan playing in the service of the honorable, having accepted the lotus-bud of the devotee's heart, grant all desires in their entirety with special joy and brilliance. 9

May the Sun, the jewel of the day Divamani; a common poetic name for the Sun, and the Moon, the treasury of lovely rays and arts, grant auspiciousness. May Mercury, the son of the Moon The text reads "Lakshmidutanayo," likely a poetic reference to Mercury's birth from the Moon (Soma). Mercury is known as "Budha," the planet of intellect., and Jupiter, the giver of wisdom and long life, be favorable. 10

May Saturn, the son of the Sun who bears the weight of sovereignty, be victorious. May Rahu and Ketu The "shadow planets" or nodes of the Moon in Vedic astrology. remove obstacles and grant prosperity. This work, recorded on these leaves, is created for their grace... 11

Acquired... The text cuts off mid-word: "upārji," likely "upārjita" meaning earned or acquired.