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Origin of the Epithet Nīlakaṇṭha (Śiva swallowing poison) - Verse 105

Brahmanda Purana (GRETIL / Wisdomlib) · 25 · Verse 105

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Sanskrit Original

विचरत्यखिलांल्लोकाम्सप्तलोकान्ममाज्ञया। न हन्यते गति स्तस्य अनिलस्य यथांबरे।।

vicaratyakhilāṃllokāmsaptalokānmamājñayā| na hanyate gati stasya anilasya yathāṃbare||

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Eulogy of God Śiva: O lady of excellent face, I shall describe the mode of attainment of his body. His moustache becomes reddish brown. His throat becomes blue. His hair is beautifully marked by the moon. He has three eyes and he wields a trident in his hand. His vehicle is a bullock. He holds Pināka bow in. his hand. He is prosperous with the strength and exploit equal to that of Nandin. At my behest he traverses the seven worlds. His gait (movement) is unimpeded like that of the wind in the sky.