O sages ! May this be heard.1 Only the following have attained Sdlokya (residence in the same region—that of Siva) with Rudra, the eternal and never changing region. They alone attain identity of forms and excellent features with Bhava. They are the people who are devoted to the lord of Devas. They are of bashful temperament (ashamed to do sinful things). They are powerful but not covetous. They are vigorous but have perfect self-control. They observe the middle course in taking food and other activities. They have conquered their sense organs and they revel in their own souls (meditating on souls). They are far above the influence of Dvandvas (mutually opposed pairs like pleasure-pain) . They are gentle and extremely enthusiastic. They are devoid of jealousy and enmity. They love all living beings. They are quiescent, unagitated and they do not exert themselves (in worldly pursuits.) Their conscience is pure. They are pure in mind, speech and activity. With single-minded attention they seek refuge in MaheSvara.