। ॥ २ ॥
In plain words
Out of sheer compassion he has pulled us back from all the work that accomplishes nothing. So now may Subrahmaṇya, the six-faced one, drive us on into this praise.
Close to the Sanskrit
Having withdrawn (us) from actions that accomplish nothing, by force of (his) compassion — therefore may Subrahmaṇya, the six-faced one, impel us in this praise.