O Mother Annapurna!
Ishvari, who ever bestoweth happiness,
Granting gifts and dispelling fear.
O mine of gems of beauty,
Who washeth away all sin,
Who giveth purity to Thy devotees,
Who purifieth the mountain range,
Which is undestroyed even at the time of dissolution,
Presiding Deity of Kasi,
Mahesvari in every truth,
O vessel of mercy, grant me aid.
Ishvari of all men on earth,
The waves of Thy blue-black hair look (beautiful) like plaits.
Ishvari who ever giveth food,
Bestower of happiness to all, who advanceth all people,
Presiding Devi over the City of Kasi,
O vessel of mercy, grant me aid!
The waves of Thy blue-black hair look (beautiful) like plaits.
Ishvari who ever giveth food,
Bestower of happiness to all, who advanceth all people,
Presiding Devi over the City of Kasi,
O vessel of mercy, grant me aid!
Selection from a Hymn to Annapurna
translation by John Woodroffe
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