THE UNFAILING POWER

Regretting, he gave a tug at the noose, when heard the ear-splitting sound
Emerging anon from the Linga in ²²rudrarupa, Siva swung potent ²³Trisul
Frightened, Yama started running, when Bramha and Vishnu appeared
Pacifying Siva, they reproved Yama for action deserving to be reprimanded.

Siva then said aloud, "Take heed that ²⁴nischala bhakti's ever invincible".
Vishnu added, "We three never let any ²⁵bhakta, nor austerity's pliable".
Bramha ended, 'No power's equal to ²⁶bhakti, its' impregnable & impassable' "So dare not near that ²⁷Bhaki-Sakti' the Trio said "Its immutable."

Joining hands, Yama sang praises of Trio along with the boy with ardour
Rushing to the scene, the ideal couple joined singing with utmost fervour
Seeing the couple shedding tears of joy, Trio bestowed on the boy long life
And departed blessing 'Deerghayushman bhava' in chorus that ended strife.

Glossary

22) fearful form. 
23) 24) steadfast devotion. 
25) devotee. 
26) devotion. 
27) Power of devotion.

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