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.
जीर्णोद्धारादिकरणमक्षय्यफलहेतुकम्
Restoration of what is old brings inexhaustible rewards as its cause.
भुक्त्वा भोगांश्च विपुलानंते सिद्धिमवाप्स्यसि
After enjoying abundant pleasures, you will ultimately attain perfection.
पुण्यस्तत्रापि संभेदः सरितोरसि गंगयोः 4.2.83.
There, too, is the sacred confluence in the bosom of the rivers Ganga.
यत्र विष्णुर्हयग्रीवो भक्तचिंतितमर्पयेत्
Where Vishnu as Hayagriva offers what is desired by the devotee.
यत्र वै स्नानमात्रेण गजदानफलं लभेत्
Where, merely by bathing, one obtains the merit of giving an elephant.
कोकावराहमभ्यर्च्य तत्र नो जन्मभाग्जनः
Having worshipped Kokavara, there, a person is not born again.
दिलीपतीर्थं सुश्रेष्ठं सद्यः पापहरं परम्
Dilipa's holy place is most excellent, instantly removing sin to the highest degree.
यत्र मज्जन्नरो मज्जेन्न भूयो दुःखसागरे
Where a man who immerses himself does not again sink into the ocean of sorrow.
सप्ताब्धिस्नानजं पुण्यं यत्र स्नात्वा नरो लभेत्
Where, by bathing, a person obtains the merit of bathing in the seven seas.
सकृद्यत्राप्लुतो धीमान्दहेदघमहोदधिम्
Where, by plunging just once, a wise man burns up the great ocean of sin.