The fool who in the pride of knowledge presumes to copy them, saying, “It is the same for a man as for a god,” shall be cast into hell for as long as the world lasts.
Though they know that wine is made with Ganges water, yet saints will never taste it; but the Ganges itself, wherever found, is always pure; and herein is seen the difference between mastery and subjection. The Lord Sambha is all-powerful, and an alliance with him is in every way auspicious. But it is hard to propitiate Him; yet if penance is undergone He is quickly satisfied. If then your daughter will practise penance, Tripurâri will be able to erase the lines of fate; and though there may be many bridegrooms in the world, the only one for her is Siva, and none else. He answers prayer, relieves the distress of the faithful, is full of compassion and a delight to his servants; unless He is propitiated, no one will attain his heart's desire, though he practise infinite penance and austerity.
Though they know that wine is made with Ganges water, yet saints will never taste it; but the Ganges itself, wherever found, is always pure; and herein is seen the difference between mastery and subjection. The Lord Sambha is all-powerful, and an alliance with him is in every way auspicious. But it is hard to propitiate Him; yet if penance is undergone He is quickly satisfied. If then your daughter will practise penance, Tripurâri will be able to erase the lines of fate; and though there may be many bridegrooms in the world, the only one for her is Siva, and none else. He answers prayer, relieves the distress of the faithful, is full of compassion and a delight to his servants; unless He is propitiated, no one will attain his heart's desire, though he practise infinite penance and austerity.