The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Ardhanārīśvarastotram

Verse 9

एतत्पठेदष्टकमिष्टदं योभक्त्या स मान्यो भुवि दीर्घजीवी ।प्राप्नोति सौभाग्यमनन्तकालंभूयात्सदा तस्य समस्तसिद्धिः ॥ ९ ॥

In plain words

Whoever recites these eight verses with devotion — verses that give what the heart asks for — is honoured here on earth and lives long. Good fortune comes to him, and it does not run out. May every attainment be his, always.

Close to the Sanskrit

Whoever should recite, with devotion, this desire-granting octad — he is honoured on earth, long-lived; he obtains good fortune for endless time; may complete attainment always be his.