Shiva Purana

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महापातकयुक्तानां जंतूनां शर्वविद्विषाम् । त्रिपुंड्रोद्धूलनद्वेषो जायते सुदृढं मुने १८ ।

sanskrit

After performing the sacred rites of Śiva in the fire, the devotee who has realised the Self shall smear the forehead with the ashes repeating the mantra beginning with “Tryāyuṣā[2]”. The moment the ashes (bhasma) come in contact with his body he will be freed from sins of his impious acts.

english translation

mahApAtakayuktAnAM jaMtUnAM zarvavidviSAm | tripuMDroddhUlanadveSo jAyate sudRDhaM mune 18 |

hk transliteration