राज्ञ्या पत्युः प्रियेषिण्या मंत्रिविज्ञप्तिनुन्नया
By the queen, devoted to her husband and persuaded by the ministers' advice,
विकटायाः पुरः स्थाप्य गृहं धात्रेयिका गता
The nurse, placing the child before Vikaṭā, went to her house.
उवाच नयत क्षिप्रं शिशुं मातृगणाग्रतः 4.2.83.
She said, 'Quickly take the child before the assembly of mothers.'
योगिन्यो विकटावाक्यात्खेचर्यस्ताः क्षणेन तम्
The yoginīs, at Vikaṭā's command, those who move in the sky, in a moment,
प्रणम्य योगिनीवृंदं तं शिशुं सूर्यवर्चसम्
After bowing to the group of yoginīs, that child, radiant like the sun,
ब्रह्माणी वैष्णवी रौद्री वाराही नारसिंहिका ।। कौमारी चापि माहेंद्री चामुंडा चैव चंडिका
Brahmāṇī, Vaiṣṇavī, Raudrī, Vārāhī, Nārasiṃhikā, Kaumārī, Māheṃdrī, Caṇḍikā, and Cāmuṇḍā,
दृष्ट्वा तं बालकं रम्यं विकटाप्रेषितं ततः
Seeing that beautiful boy, sent by Vikaṭā,
मातृभिश्चेति पुष्टः स यदा किंचिन्न वक्ति च
Nourished by the Mothers, though he does not speak at all,
राज्ययोग्यो भवत्येष महालक्षणलक्षितः
He is fit for kingship, marked by great auspicious signs.
पंचमुद्रा महादेवी तिष्ठते यत्र काम्यदा । यस्याः संसेवनान्नृणां निर्वाणश्रीरदूरतः
The great goddess of the five seals abides where wishes are granted; by her service, the wealth of liberation is not far from men.
सर्वत्रशुभजन्मिन्यां काश्यां मुक्तिः पदेपदे
In Kashi, where auspiciousness is born everywhere, liberation is attained at every step.
तत्पीठसेवनादस्य षोडशाब्दाकृतेः शिशोः
By serving that sacred seat, even a child of sixteen years attains its benefit.
एवं मातृगणाशीर्भिर्योगिनीभिः क्षणेन हि 4.2.83.
Thus, by the blessings of the groups of Mothers, and by the Yoginis, in a moment—
संप्राप्य तन्महापीठं स्वर्गलोकादिहागतः
Having reached that great seat, one who has come here from the heavenly worlds—
तपसातीव तीव्रेण निश्चलेंद्रियचेतसः ।। तस्य राजकुमारस्य प्रसन्नोभूदुमाधवः
Through exceedingly intense austerity, with unwavering senses and mind, Madhava became pleased with that prince.
आविर्बभूव पुरतो लिंगरूपेण शंकरः
Shankara appeared before him in the form of a linga.
सप्तपातालमुद्भिद्य स्थितं बृहदनुग्रहात
Bursting forth from the seven netherworlds, it stood there by the great favor.
प्रणम्य दंडवद्भूमौ परितुष्टाव धूर्जटिम्
Having prostrated himself on the ground, he joyfully praised Dhurjati.
ततः प्रसन्नो भगवान्देवदेवो महेश्वरः
Then the blessed Lord, the God of gods, Maheshvara, was pleased.
त्वयेदं बालवपुषा वशीकृतं मनो मम
By you, in this youthful form, my mind has been captivated.
शिवोक्तं च समाकर्ण्य वरदानं पुनःपुनः
Having listened again and again to Shiva's granting of boons—
तदत्र भवता स्थेयं भवतापहृता सदा
Therefore, you must remain here, always removing suffering.
अस्मिँल्लिंगे स्थितः शंभो कुरु भक्तसमीहितम् 4.2.83.
Abide in this linga, O Shambhu, and fulfill the wishes of the devotees.
दिश सिद्धिं परामत्र दर्शनात्स्पर्शनान्नतेः
Grant supreme accomplishment here, through sight, touch, and reverence.
सदैवानुग्रहस्तेषु कर्तव्यो वर एष मे
This boon of mine is that you must always bestow favor upon them.
एवमस्तु यदुक्तं ते वीरवैष्णव सूनुना
So be it, as spoken by you, O son of the heroic Vaishnavas.
विष्ण्वंश एवमुत्पन्नो मम भक्तिपरांगज
Born in the lineage of Vishnu, you are devoted to me above all.
काश्यां दास्यत्यभीष्टानि भक्तानां चिंतितान्यहो
In Kashi, he will grant the cherished desires of the devotees, whatever they contemplate—ah!
दास्यामि च परां सिद्धिमाश्रितेभ्यो न संशयः
I will grant supreme attainment to those who take refuge; there is no doubt.
यस्तु वेत्स्यति भाग्येन स परां सिद्धिमाप्स्यति
He who knows by fortune will obtain the highest accomplishment.