पूतनारिः पदाकारी लीलाशकटभंजकः 5.1.63.
He is the enemy of Pūtanā, the one who leaves footprints, and playfully broke the cart.
दिव्यमाली विमाली च वनमालाविभूषितः 5.1.63.
He wears a divine garland, is pure, and is adorned with a garland of forest flowers.
सीमंतिको गदी गाल्वो विश्वामित्रो दुरासदः 5.1.63.
He is marked on the forehead, holds a mace, is Gālva, Viśvāmitra, and hard to approach.
वज्रप्रहरणो वज्री वृत्रघ्नो वासवानुजः 5.1.63.
He wields the thunderbolt as a weapon, is the bearer of the thunderbolt, the slayer of Vṛtra, and the younger brother of Vāsava.
विद्यावाञ्जायते विप्रः क्षत्रियो विजयी भवेत् 5.1.63.
A learned man is born as a brāhmaṇa; a kṣatriya becomes victorious.
तुलसीवनसंस्थाने सरोद्वीपे सुरालये 5.1.63.
In the grove of tulasī, on the island in the lake, in the abode of the gods.
एकतः सकला विद्या एकतः सकलं तपः 5.1.63.
On one side are all the branches of knowledge; on the other side, all austerity.
ऋत्विजं कश्यपं कृत्वा होतारं भृगुसत्तमम् 5.1.63.
Having made Kaśyapa the officiating priest and the excellent Bhṛgu the hotṛ.
वरुणस्य च यज्ञो वै दृष्टो मे वै पुरानघ 5.1.63.
O sinless one, I have indeed seen the sacrifice of Varuṇa in ancient times.
इत्युक्ते वामनेनाथ बलिर्वचनमब्रवीत् 5.1.63.
When Vāmana had spoken thus, Bali then replied with these words.
सर्वपापहरं पुण्यं सर्वकामवरप्रदम् 5.1.63.
It destroys all sins, brings merit, and grants every desired boon.
तस्मिंस्तीर्थे नरः स्नात्वा वीरलोकमवाप्नुयात्
A man who bathes at that holy place attains the world of heroes.
नागानां प्रवरं तीर्थं सर्वकामवरप्रदम्
It is the foremost of the Nāga tirthas, granting every desired boon.
यस्य दर्शनमात्रेण सर्वदुःखातिगो भवेत्
By merely seeing it, one becomes free from all suffering.
तीर्थं मुनिवरश्रेष्ठ एतद्विस्तरतो वद
O best of sages, describe this holy place in detail.
कालचक्रकृताः कृत्या योगिनीनां गणास्तदा
Then, the Yoginī groups created by the wheel of time performed their acts.
तासां कालीति विख्याता योगिनी परमोत्तमा
Among them, one renowned as Kāli is the supreme Yoginī.
तेनैते च विनिर्धूता दोषोत्पाताश्च सत्तम
By her, O noble one, these faults and calamities were dispelled.
कालकृत्यास्तदा तेन भ्रंशिताः परमात्मना
Then, by the supreme Self, those acts of Kāla were overthrown.
कोटरी तामसी माया नवैता मातृकाः स्मृताः
The dark illusion called Koṭarī is not remembered as the Mothers.
वशीचक्रे स धर्मात्मा सर्वकामवरप्रदाः 5.1.64.
That righteous soul brought them under control; they grant every desired boon.
ऊषरस्य परे पूर्वे सोऽपि तिष्ठति सर्वदा
He always remains to the east, beyond the barren land.
नवमीं चाऽष्टमीं प्राप्य चतुर्दश्यां विशेषतः
Especially on the fourteenth day, and upon the eighth and ninth days,
विवाहे पुत्रजनने मांगल्ये च शुभे परम्
At weddings, childbirth, and all auspicious occasions,
तांबूलवासगंधाद्यैः पूजयेद्वरद रूपिणम्
One should worship the boon-giving form with betel, perfumes, and fragrances.
एतत्परमकल्याणमेतत्परममंगलम्
This is the highest blessing; this is the supreme auspiciousness.
सकलकलुषहारी धूर्तदुष्टांऽतकारी सुचिरचरितचारी मुंडमौंजीप्रचारी
It removes all impurities, destroys wicked and evil ones, is practiced by the virtuous for long, and is followed by those with shaven heads and sacred grass girdles.
विविधरासविलासविलासितं नववधूरवधूतपराक्रमम्
It is adorned with various playful sports, displays the valor of newly-wed brides and young women.
अमलकमलनेत्रं चारुचंद्रावतंसं सकलगुणगरिष्टं कामिनीकामरूपम्
With eyes pure as lotus petals, adorned with a beautiful crescent moon, possessing all noble qualities, and taking the form desired by lovers.
सबलबलविघातं क्षेत्रपालैकपालं विकटकटिकरालं ह्यट्टहासं विशालम्
Destroyer of all strength and obstacles, sole guardian of the field, fierce and terrifying in appearance, with a wide, roaring laughter.