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नृसिंहकृत्तिवसनस्तदाप्रभृति शंकरः ॥ तद्वक्त्रं मुण्डमालायां नायकत्वेन कल्पितम् ॥ ३६ ॥
From that time Śiva began to wear the hide of the Man-lion. His head was the leading bead in his necklace of skulls.
english translation
ततो देवा निरातङ्का कीर्त्तयन्तः कथामिमाम् ॥ विस्मयोत्फुल्लनयना जग्मुः सर्वे यथागतम् ॥ ३७ ॥
Then the gods freed from their distress began to sing the glory of this story. With their eyes blooming with wonder they returned the way they came.
english translation
य इदम्परमाख्यानं पुण्यं वेदरसान्वितम् ॥ पठति शृणुयाच्चैव सर्व्वान्कामानवाप्नुयात् ॥ ३८ ॥
He who reads or listens to the great narrative, which being sacred has the flavour of the Vedas, will realise all his desires.
english translation
धन्यं यशस्यमायुष्यमारोग्यम्पुष्टिवर्द्धनम् ॥ सर्वविघ्रप्रशमनं सर्वव्याधिविनाशनम् ॥ ३९ ॥
This narrative is conducive to wealth, fame, longevity and health. It increases prosperity, subdues obstacles and quells ailments.
english translation
दुःखप्रशमनं वाञ्छासिद्धिदं मंगलालयम् ॥ अपमृत्युहरं बुद्धिप्रदं शत्रुविनाशनम् ॥ ४०॥
It subdues misery, yields the fruits of desires and is the abode of auspicious features. It removes premature death, confers intelligence and destroys enemies.
english translation