Verse 278

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। ॥ २७८ ॥

In plain words

You are blessed, and your life's purpose is already fulfilled — such viveka in you! The grace of Śiva rests on you, and it is not small. For you have let go of the road everyone else is walking, and you are straining to know Brahman.

Close to the Sanskrit

Blessed are you, one whose purpose is accomplished — ah, this discrimination! Great is the grace of Śiva that is present in your case; since you, having let go of the ordinary world's path, are striving to know Brahman.