Verse 12

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In plain words

Mother, I apply this Udvartana of kuṅkuma paste to your body with Bhakti, mixed with gold dust and saffron filaments. Having cleansed your hair to brightness with āmalaka enriched by musk, I bathe you with warm scented water and vessels of the nine gems.

Close to the Sanskrit

O Mother, this Udvartana made of kuṅkuma paste, mixed with gold dust and saffron filaments — with Bhakti I apply it to your body. Having cleansed your hair to brightness with āmalaka enriched with musk, I perform your bath with warm perfumed waters and vessels of the nine gems.