Devishataka 28_26

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[And which Goddess?] She is foremost in cleansing the mind: 'cleansing' means purity of the mind, and she is the best in that respect. Likewise, her form is celebrated for its majesty: she whose form is celebrated and majestic, possessing great power. Having a radiant white splendor: she whose light is pure, white luster; the meaning is that she is of the nature of pure illumination. Furthermore, she fulfills the longing of the wise man: she satisfies the desire [of the knower]. Likewise, she whose face is praised like a fresh forest of lotuses: she whose face is worthy of praise like an expanse of fresh lotuses. Likewise, she is unborn, free from birth. Furthermore, situated in the mouth, she is joyful armor, the best shield; the meaning is that through the form of speech she is always the highest protective armour for the virtuous. Likewise, in secret, she wears as an ear ornament the playful jests made at the proper occasion by Hara, Śambhu, who is full of aesthetic relish: she whose ear adornment is the playful banter spoken at the right moment by him. She is the protector in battle, guarding in conflict. Moreover, she is devoted to protecting those whose bowing is deeply esteemed: she is intent on protecting those whose bowing, whose reverence to the Goddess, is greatly valued; because, protecting compassion, she guards or attains compassion. The sense is that she is supremely compassionate toward those who bow [to her]. || 28