Verse 10

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In plain words

For someone who has surrendered, there is no shelter but you — hold that thought and be gracious; remembering it, strike down my wretchedness. And if you do not, your Bhakta-vātsalya — tenderness toward your devotees — suffers loss. So, merciful one, stay near me — always.

Close to the Sanskrit

“For one who has taken refuge there is no protector other than you” — remembering this, be gracious; with that very remembrance, may you strike down my wretchedness. If not, there would be a loss of your Bhakta-vātsalya, your tenderness toward your devotees; therefore, O compassionate one, always stay close to me.