कृत्वा त्रिषवणं स्नानं कम्पा पयसि निर्मले
Having performed the threefold ritual bath in the pure waters of the Kampā.
वृक्षप्ररोपणैर्दानैरशेषातिथिपूजनैः
By planting trees, giving gifts, and honoring all guests.
ग्रीष्मे पंचाग्निमध्यस्था वर्षासु स्थंडिलेशया
In summer, standing amidst five fires; in the rainy season, lying on the ground.
पुण्यात्मनां महर्षीणां दर्शनार्थमुपेयुषाम्
For the sake of seeing the virtuous great sages who had arrived.
कदाचित्स्वयमुच्चित्य वनांतात्पल्लवान्वितम्
Sometimes, she herself would gather tender shoots from the forest.
कृत्वा च सैकतं लिंगं कंपारोधसि पावने
And having made a sand linga on the pure bank of the Kampā river.
सूर्यमभ्यर्च्य विधिवद्रक्तैः पुष्पैश्च चंदनैः
Having worshipped the Sun according to the prescribed manner with red flowers and sandalwood,
धूपैर्दीपश्च नैवेद्यैर्भक्तिभावसमन्वितैः 1.3.1.4.
With incense, lamps, and offerings of food, accompanied by a mood of devotion,
अथ देवः शिवः साक्षात्संशोधयितुमंबिकाम्
Then the god Shiva himself appeared to test Ambika.
अतिवृद्धं प्रवाहं तं कम्पायाः समुपस्थितम्
A very great flood of the Kampa river approached.
उत्तिष्ठ देवि बहुलः प्रवाहोऽयं विजृंभते
"Arise, O Goddess! A mighty flood is swelling forth."
इति तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा ध्यायंती मीलितेक्षणा
Hearing these words, she, with eyes closed in meditation, reflected.
अचिंतयच्च सा देवी पूजाविघ्नसमाकुला
That goddess considered, troubled by the obstacle to her worship.
श्रेयः प्राप्तुमविघ्नेन प्रायः पुण्यात्मनां भुवि
For the attainment of auspiciousness without hindrance is generally found among the virtuous on earth.
सैकतं लिंगमतुलप्रवाहाल्लयमेष्यति
The sand-made linga will dissolve due to the incomparable flood.
प्रवाहोऽयं समायाति शिवमायाविनिर्मितः
This flood is approaching, created by Shiva's own maya.
आलिंग्य सुदृढं दोर्भ्यामेतल्लिंगमनाकुलम्
Embracing that linga firmly with both arms, so that it would not be disturbed,
इत्युक्ता सैकतं लिगं गाढमालिंग्य सांबिका 1.3.1.4.
Thus instructed, Ambika tightly embraced the sand linga.
स्तनचूचुकनिर्मग्नमुद्रादर्शितलांछनम्
Its mark was revealed by the impression of her breast's tip pressed into it.
निमीलितेक्षणा ध्याननिष्ठैकहृदया स्थिता
With eyes closed, absorbed in meditation, she stood with her heart fixed solely on concentration.
कंपस्वेदपरित्राणलज्जाप्रणयकेलिदात्
From trembling, sweat, modesty, affection, and playful intimacy,
अथ तामब्रवीत्कापि दैवी वागशरीरिणी
Then a divine voice, embodied, spoke to her:
त्वयार्चितमिदं लिंगं सैकतं स्थिरवैभवम्
"This sand linga, worshipped by you, possesses enduring glory.
तपश्चर्यां तवालोक्य रचितं धर्मपालनम्
Seeing your austerity and the observance of dharma you have performed,
अहं हि तैजसं रूपमास्थाय वसुधातले
Indeed, I have assumed a radiant form upon the earth.
रुणद्धि सर्वलोकेभ्यः परुषं पापसंचयम्
I obstruct the harsh accumulation of sin from all worlds.
ऋषयः सिद्धगंधर्वा महात्मानश्च योगिनः
The sages, accomplished Gandharvas, and great-souled yogis,
मदंश जातयोः पूर्वं युध्यतोर्ब्रह्मकृष्णयोः 1.3.1.4.
In the past, during the battle between Brahma and Krishna, the essence of intoxication arose from both lineages.
ब्रह्मणा हंसरूपेण विष्णुना क्रोडरूपिणा
Brahma took the form of a swan, and Vishnu that of a boar.
ततः प्रसन्नः प्रत्यक्षस्तस्यां वरमभीप्सितम्
Then, pleased and manifest, he granted the desired boon there.