Blessed indeed is the great sage, who was wise and a great devotee of Śiva. He was a favourite of good men. Lord Śiva named Pippalāda was his noble son.
इदमाख्यानमनघं स्वर्ग्यं कुग्रहपोषहृत् ।। सर्वकामप्रदन्तात शिवभक्तिविवर्द्धनम् ।। २४ ।।
This pious narrative is conducive to the attainment of heaven. It quells the adverse effects of the evil planets. O dear, it yields all desires and enhances devotion to Śiva.