Verse 9

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। ॥ ९ ॥

In plain words

Mahādeva. Lord of the gods. God before all the gods. Smarāri, foe of Smara, the god of desire. Purāri, destroyer of the three cities. Yamāri, foe of Yama, the Lord of death. Hara. Saying these names, I will remember you in Bhakti, in loving devotion — and so, you whose whole nature is compassion, God, turn to me kindly.

Close to the Sanskrit

O Mahādeva, O Lord of the gods, O God who is first of the gods, O Smarāri, enemy of Smara, O Purāri, enemy of the cities, O Yamāri, enemy of Yama, O Hara — thus uttering, I shall remember you with Bhakti, with devotion; therefore, O you whose nature is compassion, O God, be gracious to me.