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.
प्रार्थितश्च पुनस्ताभ्यामरुणाचलसंज्ञया
Again, both requested him by the name Arunachala.
गत्वा पृच्छ महाभागं मद्भक्तिं गौतमं मुनिम्
Go and ask the illustrious sage Gautama, who is devoted to me.
तत्र ते दर्शयिष्यामि तैजसं रूपमात्मनः
There, I will reveal to you my radiant form.
इति वाचं समाकर्ण्य निष्कलात्कथितां शिवात्
Having listened to these words spoken by Shiva, who is without parts,
अथ देवानृषीन्सर्वान्पश्चात्सेवार्थमागतान्
Then, all the gods and sages arrived afterwards to serve.
तिष्ठतात्रैव वै देवा मुनयश्च दृढव्रताः
The gods and steadfast sages remained there.
सर्वपापक्षयकरं सर्वसौभाग्यवर्द्धनम्
It destroys all sin and increases all good fortune.
अहं च निष्कलं रूपमास्थायैतद्दिवानिशम् 1.3.1.4.
And I, assuming the partless form, remain here day and night.
मत्तपश्चरणाल्लोके मद्धर्मपरिपालनात्
Through my worship, my footsteps in the world, and the protection of my dharma,
सर्वकामप्रदानेन कामाक्षीमिति कामतः
By granting all desires, she is called Kamakshi, out of desire.