Verse 27

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। ॥ २७ ॥

In plain words

Mother, look — your lotus face in this mirror I am holding, polished until there is not a mark on it. Goddess, take this tooth-twig; I have dipped it in Ganges water. Now rinse your face clean, and let me dry it with soft cloth — please, right away. And taste this sweet betel, Mother.

Close to the Sanskrit

O Mother, behold your lotus-face in the flawlessly clear mirror held out by me. O Goddess, accept this tooth-cleaning twig, moistened with Ganges water. Make your face thoroughly washed; quickly accept that wiping with a soft cloth, you, O Mother — taste the sweet betel.