त्वत्प्रसादादयं देव सुगंधिः पुष्टिवर्द्धनः
By your grace, O Lord, this fragrance is nourishing and life-enhancing.
गृहीतमत्र देवेश सर्वमंत्रात्मकं वपुः
Here, O Lord of the gods, the form embodying all mantras has been assumed.
ज्ञानाज्ञानकृतं नित्यमपराधसहस्रकम् 1.3.1.13.
Constantly, there are thousands of offenses arising from knowledge and ignorance.
इति देव्या वचः श्रुत्वा शम्भुः शोणाचलेश्वरः
Hearing these words of the goddess, Śambhu, Lord of Śoṇācala—
आभाष्य गौरीं कुतुकाद्रंतुकामः स्वयं शिवः
Śiva himself, desiring union, spoke to Gaurī with delight.
कृत्वा प्राप वरं मत्तः सौगन्ध्यं परमाद्भुतम्
Having granted the boon, he bestowed upon her a wondrous and supreme fragrance.
लब्ध्वा वरं स्वगन्धेनामोहयत्सुरयोषितः
Having obtained the boon, with her own fragrance she enchanted the celestial women.
देवैरभ्यर्थितः सोहमाहूयासुरनायकम्
Requested by the gods, I summoned the lord of the demons.
प्रणम्य भक्तिमनसा मामप्यर्चेदमूचिवान्
He bowed with a devoted mind, worshipped me, and spoke these words.
मदंगसंभवं दिव्यं सौरभं विश्वमोहनम्
May the divine fragrance arising from my body, enchanting the world, be yours.
पुलकस्वेदजातो हि सदा प्रख्यायतां तव
Let what arises from your hair and sweat always be renowned.
त्वत्प्रियः कांतिसौभाग्यरूपलावण्यदायकः
Beloved of you, it bestows radiance, fortune, beauty, and charm.
सदा बहुमतो देव्या दिव्यसौरभलुब्धया 1.3.1.13.
Always highly esteemed by the goddess, who is eager for divine fragrance.
लीयंतां तव देवेश मूर्तावालेपनच्छलात्
Let them merge into your form, O Lord of the gods, under the pretext of anointing.
विससर्ज निजं देहं मयिसन्यस्तजीवितः
He relinquished his own body, having entrusted his life to me.
अधारयमहं प्रेम्णा शतशृंगारवर्द्धनम्
Out of love, I upheld that which increases a hundredfold the passion of love.
मदंगं च वियोगात्त इदं निर्वापयाधुना
Now, due to separation, extinguish this my body.
आलिलिंप महादेवः पार्वतीं प्रेममंदिराम्
Great Lord anointed Pārvatī, the abode of love.
किमेतदिति हस्तोत्थं दृष्ट्वा तं जगदंबिका
Seeing that which had risen in her hand, the Mother of the World wondered, 'What is this?'
आगतिं तस्य पुष्पस्य सदा स्वकरवर्तिनः
She beheld the arrival of that flower, always present in her own hand.
तपः कर्तुमनुप्राप्ता कांचीं कनकतोरणाम्
She came to Kāñcī, adorned with golden gateways, to undertake austerity.
अवाप्य मानसोद्भूतं कह्लारमिदमुत्तमम्
Obtaining this excellent water-lily, born of the mind,
यदक्षयमविश्रांतमर्चनायोजितं मया 1.3.1.13.
which I have employed in worship—imperishable, unceasing—
अवेक्षणीयो भूपालैरनुपाल्यश्च सर्वदा
It should always be observed by kings and ever protected.
सर्वाभीप्सितसिद्ध्यर्थं मत्प्रीतिकरणाय च
For the attainment of all desired accomplishments and to bring me delight,
रक्षणीया प्रयत्नेन तत्संनिधिमुपागतैः आलोक्यतामिदं रूपं कन्यायां मम कांतिमत्
It must be carefully guarded by those who approach its presence; let this radiant form of mine be seen in the maiden.
तथेति वरदः प्रादाद्वरं सर्वमभीप्सितम्
Saying, 'So be it,' the granter of boons bestowed every desired blessing.
सर्वदा वरदागौर्या सर्वभोगैश्च संवृतः
Ever accompanied by Gaurī, the bestower of boons, and surrounded by all enjoyments,
संपश्यंति नमस्यंति कृतार्थाः सर्व एव ते
All those who see and worship become fulfilled in their purpose.
भवंति सततं तेषां समग्राः सर्वसंपदः
All prosperity always comes to them in full.