तदुत्तरे पांडवानां पंचलिंगानि सन्मुदे
To the north of that are the five liṅgas of the Pāṇḍavas, bringing joy.
चित्रगुप्तेश्वरं लिंगं तदुदीच्यामघापहम् 4.2.97.
The liṅga of Citragupta is there to the north, which removes all sin.
तदग्रे तारकेशश्च तदग्रे स्वर्णभारदः 4.2.97.
Ahead of that is Tārakeśa, and ahead of that is Svarṇabhārada.
देवस्य दक्षिणे भागे तत्र वापी शुभोदका 4.2.97.
On the southern side of the deity, there is a pond with auspicious water.
अलर्केशः समभ्यर्च्यः शुक्रेशात्पूर्वदिक्स्थितः 4.2.97.
Alarkeśa should be worshipped there, situated to the east of Śukreśa.
विशालाक्षीश्वरं लिंगं तत्रैव क्षेत्रवस्तिदम् 4.2.97.
There is the liṅga of Viśālākṣīśvara, which is the very essence of the field.
तद्दक्षिणे च केदारो रुद्रानुचरताप्रदः 4.2.97.
To the south of that is Kedāra, which grants the status of a follower of Rudra.
यात्रया सर्व लिंगानां यत्फलं तदवाप्यते 4.2.97.
By pilgrimage to all these liṅgas, the fruit of each is obtained.
स्वर्गापवर्गयोर्दात्री दृष्टा देहांतसेविता 4.2.97.
She is seen as the bestower of heaven and liberation, served until the end of the body.
सर्वलिंगमयाध्यायं योऽमुं नित्यं जपेत्सुधीः 4.2.97.
Whoever, being wise, recites this chapter on the all-pervading liṅga daily—
महापापानि पापानि ज्ञाताज्ञातानि भूरिशः 4.2.97.
Great sins and lesser sins, known and unknown, in abundance—
दिव्यं रथं समारुह्य निर्जगाम त्रिविष्टपात्
Mounting a divine chariot, he departed from heaven.
महामहोत्सवः शंभोः पृच्छते कुंभसंभवे
A great and splendid festival of Śambhu was inquired about, born from the pot.
त्रैलोक्यानंदजननीं महापातकतंकिनीम्
Which brings joy to the three worlds and removes great sins.
मंदरादागतः शंभुश्चैत्रे दमनपर्वणि
Śambhu, having come from Mandara, during the Caitra Daman festival—
मोक्षलक्ष्मीविलासेथ प्रासादे सिद्धिमागते
When the goddess of liberation and prosperity had arrived in the palace, shining in glory—
ऊर्जशुक्लप्रतिपदि बुधराधासमायुजि
On the first day of the bright half of Ūrja, when the moon was conjoined with Mercury—
वाद्यमानेषु वाद्येषु प्रसन्नासु हरित्सु च
While the instruments were being played and the horses were cheerful—
प्रतिशब्दित भूर्लोक भुवर्लोकांतराध्वनि
The earth and the path between the worlds echoed with sound.
जगुर्गंधर्वनिकरा ननृतुश्चाप्सरोगणाः
Hosts of Gandharvas sang, and groups of Apsarases danced.
चारणास्तु स्तुतिं कुर्युर्जर्हृषुर्देवतागणाः
The Cāraṇas offered praise, and the hosts of gods rejoiced.
ववुर्गंधवहा वाता ववृषुः कुसुमैर्घनाः
Fragrant winds blew, and clouds showered flowers.
स्थावरा जंगमाः सर्वे जाता आनंदमेदुराः 4.2.98.
All beings, stationary and moving, became filled with joy.
विद्याधरेषु साध्येषु किन्नरेषु नरेषु च
Among Vidyādharas, Sādhya gods, Kinnaras, and humans—
निष्प्रत्यूहं च नितरां पुरुषार्थाः पदेपदे
There was no hindrance at all; the goals of life were attained at every step.
नाद्यापि नीलिमानंतं परित्यजति कर्हिचित्
Even now, endless blueness never departs.
तेषां ज्योतींषि खेद्यापि राजंते तारकाच्छलात्
Though their lights were dimmed, they shone like stars through illusion.
रम्यध्वजप्रभाधौता रेजुः प्रति शिवालयम्
Washed by the radiance of beautiful banners, they gleamed toward every shrine of Shiva.
चतुर्विधानि वाद्यानि वाद्यंते च क्वचित्क्वचित्
The four kinds of musical instruments were played here and there.
हरित श्वेत मांजिष्ठ नील पीत बहुप्रभाः
Brilliant in green, white, madder-red, blue, and yellow hues.