Verse 5

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In plain words

Within my heart I remember Śiva's form — one half glowing crimson like a stream of coral light, the other deep and dark with the splendour of Indra's jewel, the two halves stitched together by a single strand. This is the form of him who brought Smara, the god of desire, both calamity and good fortune.

Close to the Sanskrit

Within I remember this Śaiva form: one half crimson with the radiance of a flowing mass of coral, the other half dark with the splendour and brilliance of Indra's jewel; this body joined as though sewn by a strand, the form of him who caused Smara's calamity and good fortune.