यः सर्वसाक्षी सकलान्तरात्मा सर्वेश्वरः सर्वकलानिधानम् विज्ञाय मच्चित्तगतं समस्तं स मे स्मरारिः करुणां करोतु
May He, who is the witness of all, the inner soul of all beings, the Lord of all, the repository of all arts, who knows all that is in my mind—may that enemy of Smara show me compassion.
दिगीश्वराञ् जित्य सुरार्चितस्य कैलासम् आन्दोलयतः पुरारेः अङ्गुष्ठकृत्यैव रसातलाद् अधो गतस्य तस्यैव दशाननस्य
Having conquered the guardians of the directions, and worshipped by the gods, he who shook Kailāsa—when the ten-headed one pressed it down to the netherworld with just his thumb, it was that very Purāri.
आलूनकायस्य गिरं निशम्य विहस्य देव्या सह दत्तम् इष्टम् तस्मै प्रसन्नः कुपितो ऽपि तद्वद् अयुक्तदातासि महेश्वर त्वम्
Hearing the words of the one whose body was mangled, he laughed together with the goddess and granted the boon; thus, though angry, you are gracious even to the unworthy, O Maheśvara.
सौत्रामणीम् ऋद्धिम् अधः स चक्रे यो ऽर्चां हरौ नित्यम् अतीव कृत्वा बाणः प्रशस्यः कृतवान् उच्चपूजां रम्यां मनोज्ञां शशिखण्डमौलेः
He performed the Sautrāmaṇī rite and, having constantly worshipped Hari with great devotion, Bāṇa became renowned for his splendid and delightful worship of the moon-crested Lord.
जित्वा रिपून् देवगणान् प्रपूज्य गुरुं नमस्कर्तुम् अगाद् विशाखः चुकोप दृष्ट्वा गणनाथम् ऊढम् अङ्के तम् आरोप्य जहास सोमः
Having defeated his enemies, worshipped the hosts of gods, and bowed to his teacher, Viśākha became angry upon seeing Gaṇanātha seated on his lap, and Soma laughed as he lifted him up.
ईशाङ्करूढो ऽपि शिशुस्वभावान् न मातुर् अङ्कं प्रमुमोच बालः क्रुद्धं सुतं बोधितुम् अप्य् अशक्तस् ततो ऽर्धनारित्वम् अवाप सोमः
Though mounted on Īśāna, the child, by his very nature, did not leave his mother's lap; even Soma was unable to pacify the angry boy, and thus he obtained the state of being half-defeated.
ततः स्वयंभूः सुप्रीतः पिप्पलादम् अभाषत
Then the self-born one, well pleased, spoke to Pippalāda.
वरं वरय भद्रं ते पिप्पलाद यथेप्सितम्
"Choose a boon, O blessed Pippalāda, whatever you desire."
हतो देवैर् महादेव पिता मम महायशाः अदाम्भिकः सत्यवादी तथा माता पतिव्रता
My father, the illustrious Mahādeva, was killed by the gods; he was sincere and truthful, and my mother was devoted to her husband.
देवेभ्यश् च तयोर् नाशं श्रुत्वा नाथ सविस्तरम् दुःखकोपसमाविष्टो नाहं जीवितुम् उत्सहे
Hearing in detail from the gods about their destruction, O Lord, I am overwhelmed by grief and anger and am unable to go on living.
तस्मान् मे देहि सामर्थ्यं नाशयेयं सुरान् यथा अवध्यसेव्यस् त्रैलोक्ये त्वम् एव शशिशेखर
Therefore, grant me the power to destroy the gods, just as you, O moon-crested one, are invincible and unassailable in the three worlds.
तृतीयं नयनं द्रष्टुं यदि शक्नोषि मे ऽनघ ततः समर्थो भविता देवांश् छेदयितुं भवान्
If you are able, O sinless one, to see my third eye, then you will be capable of cutting down the gods.
ततो द्रष्टुं मनश् चक्रे तृतीयं लोचनं विभोः न शशाक तदोवाच न शक्तो ऽस्मीति शंकरम्
Then he resolved in his mind to see the third eye of the Lord, but he was unable; so he said to Śaṅkara, "I am not able."
किंचित् कुरु तपो बाल यदा द्रक्ष्यसि लोचनम् तृतीयं त्वं तदाभीष्टं प्राप्स्यसे नात्र संशयः
"Practice austerity, child. When you see the third eye, then you will obtain your desired boon—there is no doubt of this."
एतच् छ्रुत्वेशानवाक्यं तपसे कृतनिश्चयः दधीचिसूनुर् धर्मात्मा तत्रैव बहुलाः समाः
Hearing these words of the Lord, the righteous son of Dadhīci resolved to undertake austerity and remained there for many years.
शिवध्यानैकनिरतो बालो ऽपि बलवान् इव प्रत्यहं प्रातर् उत्थाय स्नात्वा नत्वा गुरून् क्रमात्
Though a child, devoted solely to meditation on Śiva, he became strong; every day, rising at dawn, he bathed and bowed to his teachers in order.
सुखासीनो मनः कृत्वा सुषुम्नायाम् अनन्यधीः हस्तस्वस्तिकम् आरोप्य नाभौ विस्मृतसंसृतिः
Sitting comfortably, making his mind steady in the suṣumnā, with undistracted focus, placing his hands in the svastika posture at his navel, he forgot the cycle of rebirth.
स्थानात् स्थानान्तरोत्कर्षान् विदध्यौ शांभवं महः ददर्श चक्षुर् देवस्य तृतीयं पिप्पलाशनः कृताञ्जलिपुटो भूत्वा विनीत इदम् अब्रवीत्
He contemplated the supreme glory of Śambhu, surpassing from one state to another; Pippalāda beheld the third eye of the Lord, and, with palms joined in reverence and humility, he spoke as follows.
शंभुना देवदेवेन वरो दत्तः पुरा मम तार्तीयचक्षुषो ज्योतिर् यदा पश्यसि तत्क्षणात्
Once, the god of gods, Śambhu, granted me a boon: whenever you see the light of the third eye, at that very moment—
सर्वं ते प्रार्थितं सिध्येद् इत्य् आह त्रिदशेश्वरः तस्माद् रिपुविनाशाय हेतुभूतां प्रयच्छ मे
The lord of the immortals said, 'Everything you desire will be fulfilled.' Therefore, grant me that which will serve as the cause for the destruction of my enemies.
तदैव पिप्पलाः प्रोचुर् वडवापि महाद्युते माता तव प्रातिथेयी वदन्त्य् एवं दिवं गता
Then the Pippalā trees spoke, and the great Vaḍavā as well: 'Your mother, who has gone to heaven, prophesied this for you.'
पराभिद्रोहनिरता विस्मृतात्महिता नराः इतस् ततो भ्रान्तचित्ताः पतन्ति नरकावटे
Men absorbed in harming others, forgetful of their own welfare, wander here and there with confused minds, and fall into the gates of hell.
तन् मातृवचनं श्रुत्वा कुपितः पिप्पलाशनः अभिमाने ज्वलत्य् अन्तः साधुवादो निरर्थकः
Hearing his mother's words, Pippalāda became angry; pride burned within him, and praise from the virtuous became meaningless.
देहि देहीति तं प्राह कृत्या नेत्रविनिर्गता वडवेति स्मरन् विप्रः कृत्यापि वडवाकृतिः
The witch, emerging from his eye, said to him, 'Give me, give me!' Remembering Vaḍavā, the sage replied, and even the witch took on the form of Vaḍavā.
सर्वसत्त्वविनाशाय प्रभूतानलगर्भिणी गभस्तिनी बालगर्भा या माता पिप्पलाशिनः
To destroy all beings, she was pregnant with intense fire; she was radiant, bearing a child, and was the mother of Pippalāda.
तद्ध्यानयोगात् तु जाता कृत्या सानलगर्भिणी उत्पन्ना सा महारौद्रा मृत्युजिह्वेव भीषणा
By meditation and yoga, the witch was born, carrying fire within; she appeared, fierce and terrifying, like Death with a protruding tongue.
अवोचत् पिप्पलादं तं किं कृत्यं मे वदस्व तत् पिप्पलादो ऽपि तां प्राह देवान् खाद रिपून् मम
She spoke to Pippalāda: 'Tell me, what should I do?' Pippalāda replied, 'Devour the gods, my enemies.'
जग्राह सा तथेत्य् उक्त्वा पिप्पलादं पुरस्थितम् स प्राह किम् इदं कृत्ये सा चाप्य् आह त्वयोदितम्
She accepted, saying 'So be it,' and seized Pippalāda standing before her. He asked, 'What is this, witch?' She replied, 'It is as you commanded.'
देवैश् च निर्मितं देहं ततो भीतः शिवं ययौ तुष्टाव देवं स मुनिः कृत्यां प्राह तदा शिवः
The gods created a body for her; frightened, Pippalāda went to Śiva, praised the god, and Śiva then addressed the witch.
योजनान्तःस्थिताञ् जीवान् न गृहाण मदाज्ञया तस्माद् याहि ततो दूरं कृत्ये कृत्यं ततः कुरु
Do not seize the living beings who dwell within a yojana, by my command. Therefore, go far away, witch, and perform your task elsewhere.