Obeisance to him, the embodiment of waters whose tresses contained the clouds and in whose limb joints are the rivers and in whose belly are the four oceans. 69-70a. I salute to that deity, who having bodies all round (that is eight forms) is witness unto all. Bow to the soul •of Yoga whom Yogins who are devoid of (i.e. have mastery over) their sleep, who have conquered (i.e. controlled) their breath, who are contented and who cherish an impartial outlook visualise as the spiritual light. 70b-71a. Obeisance to him the embodiment of spiritual knowledge whereby, a Yogin, with his sins exhausted, crosses the ocean in the form of Maya, which is (boundless and hence )uncrossable and unfathomable. 71b-72a. I resort to that great Reality, to that form of the Supreme Lord by whose lustre the sun shines, the lustre which lies beyond darkness. 72b-73a. I resort to you, the great Siva the unsullied, the perfect eternal bliss and one who is not supported by others. I resort to you, O Supreme Lord, the great Atman. 73b-74a. After eulogising Mahadeva thus, god Brahma became sanctified by meditating on him. He joined his palms in reverence and stood there praying the eternal Brahman.