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श्रवणं कीर्तनं शंभोर्मननं च महत्तरम् । त्रयं साधनमुक्तं च विद्यते वेदसंमतम् १६ ।
It has already been mentioned that there are three means in conformity with Vedic ideal viz. Śravaṇa, Kīrtana and the highly efficacious Manana of Śiva.
english translation
पुराहमथ संभ्रांतो ह्यन्यसाधनसंभ्रमः । अचले मंदरे शैले तपश्चरणमाचरम् १७ ।
Formerly, I too, confounded by other means performed a great penance on the mountain Mandara.
english translation
शिवाज्ञया ततः प्राप्तो भगवान्नंदिकेश्वरः । स मे दयालुर्भगवान्सर्वसाक्षी गणेश्वरः १८ ।
At the bidding of Śiva, the divine attendant Nandikeśvara arrived there. That sympathetic lord of Gaṇas, witness of all, lovingly told me about the excellent means of salvation. Viz.—Śravaṇa, Kīrtana and Manana all in conformity with Vedic ideals.
english translation
उवाच मह्यं सस्नेहं मुक्तिसाधनमुत्तमम् । श्रवणं कीर्तनं शंभोर्मननं वेदसंमतम् १९ ।
With deep affection, he spoke to me the supreme method of liberation: Listening (śravaṇa), chanting (kīrtana), and meditation (manana) on Lord Śambhu (Shiva), as endorsed by the Vedas.
english translation
त्रिकं च साधनं मुक्तौ शिवेन मम भाषितम् । श्रवणादिं त्रिकं ब्रह्मन्कुरुष्वेति मुहुर्मुहुः 1-4-२० ।
Hence, O holy sage, as advised by Śiva these are the three means of salvation. Please practise them.” He repeatedly advised Vyāsa thus.
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