Verse 28

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। ॥ २८ ॥

In plain words

Even after drinking the nectar that banishes aging and death, the gods led by Brahmā and Indra still meet their end. Yet Śiva, who swallowed the terrifying poison, remains untouched by death. The source of this, O Mother, is the radiant glory of your earring.

Close to the Sanskrit

Even after tasting the nectar that removes the danger of old age and death, all the gods beginning with Brahmā and Indra perish. Yet death has no reckoning for Śambhu, who swallowed the terrible poison; the cause, O Mother, is the greatness of your Tāṭaṅka earring.