अविमुक्तस्य सीमायां प्राविशद्वीक्ष्तय धूर्जटिः
Dhūrjaṭi entered the boundary of Avimukta, having looked around.
तुष्टाव प्रयतो भूत्वा माधवं वन्द्यमीश्वरम्
Becoming intent, he praised Mādhava, the venerable Lord.
मधुमथन नृसिंह पीतवासो गरुडाधिष्ठित माधवादिदेव
O slayer of Madhu, O Narasiṃha, clad in yellow, enthroned on Garuḍa, Mādhava, primeval Lord,
सुरवरकरुणार्णवार्तिनाशिन्नलिनाक्षाधिपते विभो परेश
O Lord of lotus-eyed ones, ocean of compassion for the best of gods, destroyer of suffering, mighty Lord, supreme ruler,
कलिकलुषहराङ्घ्रिपद्मयुग्म गृणदात्मप्रद कूर्म कश्यपोत्थ
O Kūrma, born of Kaśyapa, whose pair of lotus feet remove the taint of the Kali age, who grants the self to those who praise you,
भवभयहर भक्तवश्य गोप प्रणत्तोद्धारक पुण्यकीर्तिनाम्
Destroyer of the fear of worldly existence, obedient to devotees, protector of the cowherds, savior of those who bow, whose name is renowned for virtue,
कमलकर कुशेशया धिवास प्रियकामोन्मथन त्र्यधीशवन्द्य
Source of lotuses, dwelling in the heart of Lakṣmī, agitator of the desires of beloved ones, worshipped by the lords of the three worlds,
हलधर दुरितापह प्रणम्य त्रिगुणव्याप्त जगत्त्रिकालदक्ष
Bearer of the plough, remover of misfortune, whom I bow to, pervading the three guṇas, skillful in the three times, lord of the universe,
रविशशिनयन प्रगल्भचेष्ट प्रधुतध्वान्त नवांबुदाभ मेश
With eyes like the sun and moon, of bold actions, disperser of darkness, resembling a fresh rain cloud, O Meṣa,
अघबकवृषकेशिपूतनान्त त्रिशिरोवालिदशास्यभेदकारिन्
Destroyer of Agha, Baka, Vṛṣa, Keśi, Pūtanā, who shattered the ten-headed and three-headed foes,
भवतरणिवहित्रपादपद्म प्रकटैश्वर्य पुराण पूर्णबाहो
O Lord whose lotus feet are the raft for crossing worldly existence, whose majesty is manifest, ancient one, with arms full and complete,
तव वरद वरेण्यमङ्घ्रियुग्मं शरणं प्राप्तमघार्दितं प्रपाहि
I, afflicted by sin, have sought refuge in your pair of feet, O bestower of boons, most excellent; protect me.
नहि मम गतिदं पुराणपुंसो ऽन्यदिति प्रार्थनया प्रसीदऽमेद्य
For me, there is no other giver of liberation than the Ancient Person; by this prayer, O venerable one, be gracious.
आविर्बभूव सहसा माधवो भक्तवत्सलः
Suddenly Mādhava, the lover of devotees, appeared.
पुनरुत्थाय विप्रेन्द्र ननाम विधृताञ्जलिः
Rising again, the best of Brāhmaṇas bowed with joined palms.
वरं वृणु प्रदास्ये ऽहं संतुष्टः स्तोत्रतस्तव
Choose a boon; I am pleased by your hymn and will grant it.
पीडितात्मा जगादेदं भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदं हरिम्
Afflicted in spirit, he addressed Hari, the giver of enjoyment and liberation, thus:
त्वत्क्षेत्रसीमाबाह्यस्था ब्रह्महत्या यदीक्ष्यते
If the sin of killing a Brāhmaṇa is seen outside the boundary of your sacred field,
मम निर्गमने ब्रह्महत्या मां पुनरेष्यति
When I depart, the sin of killing a Brāhmaṇa will return to me.
इत्युक्त्वा ह्यभवत्तूष्णीं देवदेवं वृषध्वजः
Having said this, the Lord of gods, Vṛṣadhvaja, became silent.
ततः प्रभृति विप्रेन्द्र शैवं क्षेत्रं निगद्यते
From that time, O best of Brāhmaṇas, the field is called Śaiva.
कृपया संपरीतस्य माधवस्य द्विजोत्तम
By the compassion of Mādhava, who was filled with mercy, O best of twice-born.
माधवस्याज्ञया तत्र सस्नौ देवो वृषध्वजः
By the command of Mādhava, there the god Vṛṣadhvaja bathed.
कपालमोचनं नाम तत्तीर्थं ख्यातिमागतम्
That sacred place became renowned as Kapālamocana.
भक्तिभावेन शंभुस्तु निबद्धस्तत्र संस्थितः
With devotion, Śambhu was bound and established there.
सूर्यायुतसमप्रख्य दिगंबरनिषेवितम्
It shines like ten thousand suns, attended by sky-clad ascetics.
यैर्विघ्नैरभिभूतास्तु स्तुत्वा विष्णुं शिवार्चकाः
Those worshippers of Śiva, beset by obstacles, praised Viṣṇu.
शिवस्य चिन्तनाद्विप्र शैवाः सर्वे निराकुलाः
By meditating on Śiva, O brāhmaṇa, all the devotees of Śiva become free from distress.
बहुपुण्ययुताः संतो निवसंत्तयत्र नीरुजः
There, the virtuous, endowed with much merit, dwell free from disease.
नात्र स्नानं प्रशंसंति न जपं न सुरार्चनम्
Here, bathing, recitation, or worship of the gods is not praised.