The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Sanatsujātīyam

p. 295

p. 295

द्वादश पूगाः सरितो देवरक्षिता मध्वीशते ।

In plain words

Twelve gathered streams, and the gods keep watch over them — the honey is theirs to command.

Close to the Sanskrit

The twelve multitudes, rivers, guarded by the gods, rule over the honey.