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.
अकरोन्मय्यविश्वासं लिंगरूपे गले स्थिते
She placed her trust in me, with the liṅga form at my throat.
मामेवाभ्यर्चयन्ध्यायन्गणनाथत्वमावसन्
By worshipping and meditating on me alone, she attained lordship over the Gaṇas.
चिरं मल्लिंगधृग्यस्मात्सिद्धिरस्यापि देव्यतः
Long has he borne the Malliṅga; thus, even his attainment comes from divinity.
न कर्त्तव्यं सदा भक्तैस्तस्माद्वै मुक्तिकांक्षिभिः
Therefore, those devoted and seeking liberation should not always perform this.
न तादृशं फलं दत्ते वज्रवत्तं निहंति च 1.3.1.12.
It does not grant such a result; rather, like a thunderbolt, it destroys.
सफला नयनावाप्तिः सर्वदोषविनाशनात्
The attainment of sight is fruitful, for it destroys all faults.
त्वामपीतकुचां चक्रे वत्सलां भक्तरक्षिणीम्
She made you, O Apītakuca, loving and the protector of devotees.
प्रायश्चित्ताभिधानेन भवापीतकुचाभिधा
By the name of expiation, you are called Bhavāpītakucā.
भज मां करुणामूर्तिरपीतकुचनायिका
Worship me, the embodiment of compassion, the leader Apītakuca.
प्रणम्य प्रार्थितवती प्रोवाच च तमंबिका
Having bowed, she prayed and Ambikā spoke to him.