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Shiva Purana

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पञ्चमं स्फटिकप्रख्यमिन्दुरेखासमुज्ज्वलम्॥ अतीवसौम्यमुत्फुल्ललोचनत्रितयोज्ज्वलम्॥ ५६॥

The fifth is crystal-like and bright with the lines of the moon. He was very gentle and bright with three eyes wide open.

english translation

दक्षिणे शूलपरशुवज्रखड्गानलोज्ज्वलम् ॥ ५७ ॥

On the right side he carried a spear axe thunderbolt sword and fire.

english translation

पूर्व्वे पिनाकनाराचघण्टा पाशांकुशोज्ज्वलम्॥ निवृत्त्याजानुपर्य्यंतमानाभि च प्रतिष्ठया॥ ५८॥

In the east there was a pinaka arrow and a bell shining with ropes and goads Withdrawing and standing up to the knees.

english translation

आकण्ठं विद्यया तद्वदाललाटं तु शान्तया॥ तदूर्ध्वं शान्त्यतीताख्यकलया परया तथा ॥ ५९ ॥

The neck is covered with knowledge and the forehead is covered with peace. Beyond that is the supreme art called Shanti-atita.

english translation

पञ्चाध्वव्यापिनं तस्मात्कलापञ्चकविग्रहम् ॥ ईशानमुकुटं देवम्पुरुषाख्यम्पुरातनम् ॥ ६० ॥

It extends over the five paths and is therefore the five-fold form of the arts. The northern crown is the ancient god Purusha.

english translation