योगस्वरूपं योगेशं योगीन्द्राणां गुरोर्गुरुम्
The essence of yoga, the lord of yoga, the teacher of teachers among the foremost yogis.
गुणभेदाद्रूपभेदं धत्तेऽनन्तमरूपकम्
Due to the diversity of qualities, it assumes countless forms, yet remains formless.
सर्वाधारं सर्वबीजं सर्वेशं सर्वजीवनम् ।। साक्षिरूपं निरीहं च परमानन्दमक्षरम्
The foundation of all, the seed of all, the lord of all, the life of all; the witness, free from desire, the supreme bliss, imperishable.
आद्यन्तमध्यरहितं सर्वाद्यं सर्वरूपकम्
Without beginning, end, or middle; the origin of all, manifest in every form.
प्रशशंसुर्युवत्यश्च धन्या धन्या सतीति ताः 4.44.
The young women praised, saying, 'Blessed, blessed indeed are we.'
कामेन काश्चित्कामिन्यो मौनीभूताश्च स्तम्भिताः
Some passionate women became silent, motionless with longing.
काश्चिन्निमेषरहिता मूर्च्छामापुश्च काश्चन
Some, without even blinking, fell into a swoon.
काश्चिद्भावेन रुरुदुः पुलकाञ्चितविग्रहाः
Some, overwhelmed with emotion, wept, their bodies adorned with goosebumps.
दृष्ट्वा शंकररूपं च प्रहृष्टाः सर्वदेवताः
Seeing the form of Śaṃkara, all the deities were filled with joy.
वादका वादयामासुर्नानाशिल्पेन तत्र वै
Musicians began to play, employing various arts there.
बहिश्चकार सद्रत्नासनस्थां रत्नवेदिकाम्
Outside, he created a gem-encrusted platform for the seat of precious stones.
चारुचन्दनचन्द्राभां नम्रभालस्थलोज्ज्वलाम्
Radiant as sandalwood and moonlight, her bowed forehead shone brightly.
त्रिनेत्रदत्तनेत्रां तामन्यवारितलोचनाम्
Her eyes, given by the three-eyed one, were guarded from others' gaze.
रत्नकेयूरवलयरत्नकङ्कणमण्डिताम्
Adorned with gem-studded armlets, bangles, and bracelets.
अमूल्यातुल्यचित्राढ्यवस्त्रयुग्म सुशोभिताम् 4.44.
Splendidly arrayed in a pair of priceless, incomparable, and beautifully patterned garments.
रत्नदर्पणहस्तां च क्रीडापद्मं विघूर्णतीम्
Holding a jeweled mirror, she spun a lotus in play.
चन्दनागुरुकस्तूरीकुङ्कुमेनाङ्गचर्चिताम्
Her body was anointed with sandalwood, agarwood, musk, and saffron.
त्रिनेत्रो नेत्रकोणेन तां ददर्श मुदाऽन्वितः
The three-eyed one gazed upon her with the corner of his eye, filled with delight.
शिवः सर्वं विसस्मार दुर्गासन्यस्तमानसः
Shiva, whose mind was entrusted to Durga, forgot everything.
एतस्मिन्नन्तरे शैलः प्रहृष्टः सपुरोहितः
Meanwhile, the mountain king, together with his priests, became delighted.
भक्त्या पाद्यादिभिर्माल्यैर्दिव्यगंधमनोहरैः
With devotion, he offered water for washing the feet and other gifts, along with garlands and enchanting divine fragrances.
यौतुकानि ददौ तस्मै रत्नानि विविधानि च
He gave to him wedding gifts and various kinds of jewels.
गवां लक्षं गजेंद्राणां सहस्राणि च राधिके
O Radhika, he gave one hundred thousand cows and thousands of lordly elephants.
त्रिंशल्लक्षं हयानां च सज्जितानामकातरः
He gave thirty hundred thousand well-equipped horses, without hesitation.
शतं द्विजबटूनां च पार्वतीभ्रातृकल्पकम् 4.44.
He gave a hundred young Brahmins, to serve as brothers for Parvati.
पार्वतीं वस्तुसहितां स्वस्तीत्युच्चार्य शंकरः
Shankara, pronouncing blessings, accepted Parvati together with her possessions.
हिमालयः सुतां दत्त्वा परिहारं चकार तम्
Himalaya, having given his daughter, performed the formal farewell.
हिमालय उवाच सर्वात्मरूप सर्वेश परमानंदविग्रह
Himalaya said: O Lord of all, whose form is the Self of all, embodiment of supreme bliss,
गुणार्णव गुणातीत गुणयुक्त गणेश्वर
Ocean of virtues, transcending qualities, endowed with qualities, Lord of the hosts,
योगाधार योगरूप योगज्ञ योगकारण
Foundation of yoga, embodiment of yoga, knower of yoga, cause of yoga,