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ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मवर्चस्वी क्षत्रियो विजयी भवेत् ॥ वैश्यो धन समृद्धस्स्याच्छूद्रस्सत्समतामियात् ॥४१॥
A brahmin derives brahminical splendour, a Kṣatriya becomes victorious, a Vaiśya prosperous and a Śūdra attains equality with the good.
english translation
रोगी रोगात्प्रमुच्येत भयान्मुच्येत भीतियुक् ॥ भूतप्रेतादिबाधाभ्यः पीडितो न भवेन्नरः ॥४२॥
A sick man becomes free from sickness; a frightened man becomes free from fear; no man is harassed by the visitation of goblins, ghosts etc.
english translation
एतदाख्यानमनघं यशस्यं सुखवर्द्धनम् ॥ आयुष्यं स्वर्ग्यमतुलं पुत्रपौत्रादिकारकम् ॥ ४३ ॥
This narrative is sinless, conducive to glory and enhancer of happiness. It is conducive to longevity and attainment of heaven. It is unequalled and bestows sons and grandsons.
english translation
अपवर्गप्रदं चापि शिवज्ञानप्रदं परम् ॥ शिवाशिवप्रीतिकरं शिवभक्तिविवर्द्धनम् ॥ ४४ ॥
It confers salvation and reveals Śiva’s principles. It is pleasing to Pārvatī and Śiva and increases devotion to Śiva.
english translation
श्रवणीयं सदा भक्तैर्निःकामैश्च मुमुक्षुभिः ॥ शिवाद्वैतप्रदं चैतत्सदाशिवमयं शिवम् ॥४५॥
This shall always be heard by devotees and by those who seek liberation and are free from worldly desires. It confers identity with Śiva. It is conducive to welfare and is identical with Śiva himself.
english translation