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Trans 81-1

The lingam which is fervently worshipped by Lord Brahma and Murari, (the foe of demon Mura, i.e., Lord Vishnu), the lingam that is pure, resplendent and shining and the lingam which destroys the sorrows arising from birth, to that Sadasiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

81-2

The lingam which is worshipped by gods and great sages, the (lingam) which burnt KAma deva (Cupid), the lingam which bestows compassion, the lingam that quelled the arrogance of Ravana, to that SadAsiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

81-3

The lingam which is liberally smeared all over with all fragrant unguents, the lingam which is the cause for enhancing the discriminatory power, the lingam which is worshipped by siddhas ( persons with extra ordinary and superhuman powers), gods and demons, to that Sadasiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

81-4

The lingam decorated with gold and superior gems, the resplendent lingam which is entwined by the chief of serpents, the lingam that destroyed the great sacrifice of Daksha Prajapati, to that Sadasiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

81-5

The lingam which is smeared with saffron and sandal paste, the lingam which is shining with the garland of lotuses, the lingam that destroys all sins accumulated till that moment, to that SadAsiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

81-6

The lingam worshipped and served by groups of devas, the lingam which is (served) with devotional fervour, the lingam which has the brilliance of a crore Suns, to that Sadasiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

81-7

I bow before that Sada Siva Linga, which is seated on the eight petalled lotus, which is the cause of all creation, and which is the destroyer of poverty in all its eight aspects (अष्ट दारिद्र्यं).

81-8

The lingam which is worshipped by "suraguru" (the preceptor of the gods, i.e. Brahaspati) and the chief among the gods (Indra) and always propitiated with the flowers from the gardens in heaven, the lingam which is greater than the greatest and which is the essence of the most superior (Brahman), to that SadAsiva Lingam, I bow down in prostration.

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Fruitfulness of chanting this Octad

Whoever recites this holy octad in Lord Siva"s temple or in front of a pratIka (प्रतीक, i.e. symbol of Lord Siva), attains the world of Lord Siva and enjoys bliss with Him.

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