अव्युच्छिन्नप्रदीपार्चिः क्षणमप्यादधाति यः
Whoever keeps the lamp's flame unbroken, even for a moment.
हारीतः कोपि संप्राप्तः शाखानीडो ममांतिके
A green bird has arrived, nesting in a branch near me.
गावः प्रस्रवणैः सिक्ता वत्सस्मरणसंभवैः 1.3.1.9.
Cows are sprinkled by streams, arising from the memory of their calves.
काकः पक्षजवातेन बलिग्रहणलोलुपः
A crow, eager to seize offerings, is driven by the wind of its wings.
मूषको मद्गुहाभागं मणिसंघविकर्षणैः
A mouse, in my cave, drags clusters of jewels.
छायावृक्षत्वमास्थातुं मुनयस्त्रिदशा अपि
Even sages and gods desire to assume the form of a shade-giving tree.
गोपुरं शिखरं शालां मण्डपं वापिकामपि
The tower, the peak, the hall, the pavilion, and even the pond.
सदा मर्त्त्यैरनासाद्यमग्निलिंगमिदं मम
This fiery linga of mine is always unattainable by mortals.
वीक्षणस्पर्शनध्यानैः स्वभूतं निखिलं जगत्
By sight, touch, and meditation, the entire world becomes my own being.
सर्वलोकैकजननी संप्राप्ता नित्ययौवनम्
The sole mother of all worlds has attained eternal youth.
क्षणात्तस्य पुरोभागे वसतां प्राणिनामिह
In an instant, before him, as living beings dwelled here,
अप्रमेयगुणाधारमपेक्षितवरप्रदम्
He is the support of immeasurable virtues, the giver of desired boons to those who seek him.
लब्धकामा पुनः शम्भुमाश्रयिष्यसि सुव्रते 1.3.1.9.
Having attained your wish, O virtuous one, you will again take refuge in Śambhu.
न केवलं तव तपः स्ववांछितफलप्रदम्
Not only does your austerity grant the fruit you desire,
कारणांतरमाशंक्य तपः कुर्वंति देवताः
But the gods also perform austerities, suspecting some other reason.
वयं च सहसंवासास्तव व्रतनिरीक्षणात्
And we too, dwelling together with you, observing your vow,
इति तस्य मुनेर्वाक्यमर्थगर्भं निशम्य सा
Thus, hearing the sage’s words, full of meaning, she
तपः किमन्यत्कर्तव्यं लब्धं तव तु दर्शनम्
What other austerity should be done, now that your vision has been gained?
अहो भूमेस्तु वैचित्र्यं यतो दृष्टा दिवोऽधिका
Oh, the wonder of the earth, for by it, sights greater than heaven have been seen.
शिवः प्रसादसिद्धो मे दर्शितं स्थानमात्मनः
By Śiva’s grace, my wish is fulfilled; the place of my own self has been revealed.
अविनाभूतमैक्यं मे देवेन भवतात्सदा
May my unity with the god always remain inseparable.
इति गौतमसंनिधौ तदानीं कृतसंवित्तप आदरेण कर्तुम्
Thus, in the presence of Gautama, then, with awareness arisen, she prepared to act with reverence.
सुकुमारतनुः सरोरुहाक्षी घनतुंगस्तनकल्पितोत्तरीया 1.3.1.9.
Her body delicate, eyes like lotuses, her upper garment fashioned by her full, high breasts,
नियमैर्बहुभिस्तपोविशेषैः क्रतुषु प्राप्तविचित्रयोगबंधैः
With many disciplines, special austerities, and sacrifices, she attained wondrous states of yogic union.
तपसा विविधेनतप्यमाना न कदाचित्परिखेदमाप तन्वी
Though engaged in various austerities, the slender one never experienced fatigue.
नत्वा गौरीं तपस्यंतीं जग्मुः शरणमाकुलाः
Bowing to Gaurī as she performed austerities, they, distressed, sought her refuge.
अथ तानभयं देहि देवीति भयविह्वलान्
Then they, overcome by fear, said: 'O goddess, grant us freedom from fear!'
ततो विज्ञापयामासुर्दैत्येंद्राद्भयमात्मनाम्
Then they informed her that their fear was caused by the lord of the demons.
ऐरावतमुखान्सर्वान्दिङ्नागान्निजमंदिरे
He brought all the directional elephants, headed by Airavata, into his own palace.
आवसयन्विनोदार्थमंगनाभिः सहागतान्
He housed them there for his amusement, accompanied by women.