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उद्धूलनं त्रिपुंड्रं च श्रद्धया नाचरन्ति ये । ते महापातकैर्युक्ता इति शास्त्रीयनिर्णयः १६ ।
This is the final conclusion of all sacred texts that those who do not observe with faith Tripuṇḍra and Uddhūlana are tarnished by great sins.
english translation
उद्धूलनं त्रिपुंड्रं च श्रद्धया नाचरन्ति ये । ते महापातकैर्युक्ता इति शास्त्रीयनिर्णयः १६ ।
Any action performed by those who do not observe Tripuṇḍra and Uddhūlana with faith will give adverse results.
english translation
उद्धूलनं त्रिपुंड्रं च श्रद्धया नाचरन्ति ये । तेषामाचरितं सर्वं विपरीतफलाय हि १७ ।
O sage, the hatred towards Tripuṇḍra and Uddhūlana is kindled in the hearts of only those great sinners who hate everyone.
english translation
महापातकयुक्तानां जंतूनां शर्वविद्विषाम् । त्रिपुंड्रोद्धूलनद्वेषो जायते सुदृढं मुने १८ ।
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
शिवाग्निकार्यं यः कृत्वा कुर्यात्त्रियायुषात्मवित् । मुच्यते सर्वपापैस्तु स्पृष्टेन भस्मना नरः १९ ।
He who observes Tripuṇḍra with white ashes during the three Sandhyās every day becomes free from all sins and rejoices with Śiva.
english translation