निवर्त्य सावनं मासमत्र दिक्पालसंमितम्
Conclude the ritual month here, equal to the guardians of the directions.
प्रतिष्ठापय तीर्थाग्रे लोकानुग्रहकारणात्
Establish them at the forefront of the sacred sites for the benefit of the world.
तापत्रयोपशांतिश्च त्रैलोक्यस्य न संशयः
There is no doubt that the threefold suffering of the three worlds will be alleviated.
स्थापय स्थिरया भक्त्या सदालोकहिताय च
Install them with steadfast devotion, always for the welfare of all people.
महोत्सवसमायुक्तं यावद्दशदिनावधि 1.3.1.12.
Accompanied by a great festival, for a period of ten days.
सायमभ्यर्च्य विधिवच्छोणाचलवपुर्मम
In the evening, worship according to the prescribed rites my form at Shonachala.
एतत्कृतं ते लोकानां रक्षायै संभविष्यति
This act, performed by you, will bring about the protection of the worlds.
उभयं कर्तुमारेभे तपसा शैलकन्यका
The mountain maiden undertook both tasks through austerity.
उदजृंभत तीर्थानां नवकं तत्र तत्क्षणात्
At that very moment, the nine sacred places manifested there.
तीर्थे ममज्ज तस्मिन्सा मुनीनामभ्यनुज्ञया
She immersed herself in the sacred site, with the approval of the sages.
अंतर्वसतितः कांत्या मेचकीकृतमंजसा
Her radiance, pervading within, instantly made the place shine.
शम्भोर्विरहसंतप्तं मनश्चंचलतां ययौ
Her mind, tormented by separation from Shiva, became restless.
मंदस्मितेन कुमुदं ससर्ज सलिलस्य सा
With a gentle smile, she created a lotus in the water.
कृतार्थास्सहसा जातास्तत्तत्कालफलान्विताः
They became fulfilled at once, endowed with the fruits appropriate to that time.
कार्तिके मासि नक्षत्रे कृत्तिकाख्ये निशोदये 1.3.1.12.
In the month of Kārtika, under the star called Kṛttikā, at nightfall—
अरुणाद्रिमयं लिंगं तुष्टाव जगदंबिका
The Mother of the Universe worshipped the liṅga made of the Aruṇa mountain.
तेजोमयाद्रिलिंगाय सर्वपाततकनाशिने
To the liṅga of the radiant mountain, destroyer of all great sins—
अग्निरूपोऽपि सञ्छांतो लोकानुग्रहक्लृप्तये
Though of the form of fire, he became tranquil, for the sake of blessing the worlds.
अद्रिश्रेष्ठारुणाद्रीश रूपलावण्यवारिधे
O Lord of Aruṇa, best of mountains, ocean of beauty and form—
तेजसां देव सर्वेषां बीजभूतं निगद्यसे
You are proclaimed, O god, as the seed of all radiance.
यत्पुरा ब्रह्मणा दृष्टं विष्णुना च विचिन्वता
That which was once seen by Brahmā and sought by Viṣṇu—
तेजो दर्शय मे दिव्यं सर्वदोषहरं परम्
Show me that divine radiance, supreme and remover of all faults.
आविर्बभूव तेजोभिरापूर्य भुवनांतरम्
It appeared, filling the expanse of the worlds with its brilliance.
कालाग्निकोटिसंकाशं तेजः परमदृश्यत
A supreme radiance was seen, resembling millions of fires of dissolution.
विस्मयाक्रांतहृदया ननंद नलिनेक्षणा 1.3.1.12.
Her heart overcome with wonder, the lotus-eyed one rejoiced.
हिरण्मयोऽब्रवीद्वाचं पुरुषः कलकन्धरः
A golden man, with a melodious voice, spoke these words:
तेजोमयमिदं रूपमीक्षितं च त्वयाधुना
This radiant form has now been seen by you.
तपांसि कुरुषे भूमौ किमन्यत्प्रार्थितं तव
You perform austerities on earth—what else do you desire?
अशेषो हि प्रशांतोऽभूत्तेजसोऽस्य निरीक्षणात्
Indeed, all was pacified by beholding this radiance.
जग्राह सहसा ह्येतत्तस्य लिंगं गले स्थितम्
She suddenly seized that liṅga, which was situated at his throat.