अमूर्तं यत्परं ब्रह्म समूर्तं श्रुतिचोदितम्
That Supreme Brahman, which is formless, is also described in the scriptures as having form.
सर्वेभ्यः कारणेभ्यश्च परात्परतरं परम्
It is the highest of the high, beyond all causes and their origins.
संविदं तेन यं वेदा विष्णुर्वेद न वै विधिः
That consciousness, which the Vedas know as Viṣṇu, is not known by ritual.
स्वयंवेद्यः परं ज्योतिः सर्वस्य हृदि संस्थितः 4.1.23.
It is the supreme light, self-revealed, abiding in the heart of all.
नानारूपोप्यरूपो यः सर्वगोपि न गोचरः
Though appearing in many forms, it is formless; though all-pervading, it is not an object of perception.
तस्येदमैश्वरं रूपं खंडचंद्रावतंसकम्
Its divine form is adorned with a crescent moon as an ornament.
लसद्वामार्धनारीकं कृतशेषशुभांगदम्
It shines with the form of Ardhanārī, half-woman on the left, and is adorned with the auspicious ornaments of Śeṣa.
स्मरांगरजःपुंज पूजितावयवोज्ज्वलम्
Its radiant limbs are worshipped with the dust of Kāmadeva's body.
महोक्षस्यंदनगमं विरुताजगवायुधम्
It rides the great bull, carries a bow, and is armed with the weapons of the wild ox.
उत्त्रासित महामृत्यु महाबलगणावृतम् मनोरथपथातीतं वरदानपरायणम्
Surrounded by mighty hosts, it terrifies great death; it is beyond the path of desire and devoted to granting boons.
तस्य तत्त्वस्वरूपस्य रूपातीतस्य भो द्विज
O twice-born, that essential nature, whose form transcends all forms—
निराकारोपि साकारः शिव एव हि कारणम
Though formless, yet with form, Śiva alone is the cause.
यथा तेनाखिलं ह्येतत्पार्वतीपतिसात्कृतम
By him, the Lord of Pārvatī, indeed, all this has been brought forth.
तथा मृडानीकांतेन विष्णुसादखिलंजगत 4.1.23.
In the same way, by Mṛḍānī's consort, Viṣṇu, the entire universe is sustained.
यथाशिवस्तथा विष्णुर्यथाविष्णुस्तथा शिवः
As is Śiva, so is Viṣṇu; as is Viṣṇu, so is Śiva.
आहूय पूर्वं ब्रह्मादीन्समस्तान्देवतागणान्
He first summoned Brahmā and all the hosts of gods.
निजसिंहासनसमं कृत्वा सिंहासनं शुभम्
He placed a splendid throne equal to his own seat.
श्लक्ष्णं कोटिशलाकं च विश्वकर्मविनिर्मितम्
Smooth and studded with countless rods, it was fashioned by Viśvakarman.
कलशेन विचित्रेण ह्युपरिष्टाद्विराजितम्
Adorned above with a splendid vessel.
पट्टसूत्रमयैरम्यैश्चामरैश्च परिष्कृतम्
Decorated with beautiful cloth threads and charming fans.
प्रत्यक्षतीर्थपाथोभिः पंचकुंभैर्मनोहरैः
With five delightful pots filled with sacred waters from visible holy places.
देवानां च तथर्षीणां सिद्धानां फणिनामपि
Of the gods, sages, perfected beings, and serpents as well.
वीणामृदंगाब्जभेरी मरु डिंडिमझर्झरैः
With lutes, drums, lotuses, kettledrums, wind instruments, and cymbals.
ब्रह्मघोषमहारावैरापूरितनभोंगणे 4.1.23.
The sky was filled with the great sound of Brahman and loud cries.
आबद्धमुकुटं रम्यं कृतकौतुकमंगलम्
A lovely crown was fastened, marking auspiciousness and festivity.
अभिषिच्य महेशेन स्वयं ब्रह्मांडमंडपे
Having anointed him, Maheshvara himself in the pavilion of the universe.
ततस्तुष्टाव देवेशः प्रमथैः सह शार्ङ्गिणम्
Then the lord of the gods praised Sharngin together with the Pramathas.
मम वंद्यस्त्वयं विष्णुः प्रणमत्वममुं हरिम्
This Vishnu is to be honored by me; bow to that Hari.
ततो गणेश्वरैः सर्वैंर्ब्रह्मणा च मरुद्गणैः
Then by all the chiefs of the hosts, by Brahma, and by the groups of Maruts.
विद्याधरैः सगंधर्वैर्यक्षरक्षोप्सरोगणैः
By Vidyadharas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, and hosts of Apsaras.