tam - to him; āha - he (Lord Śiva) said; ca - and; aṅga - my dear; alam alam - enough, enough; vṛṇīṣva - please choose a benediction; me - from me; yathā - howsoever; abhikāmam - you desire; vitarāmi - I will bestow; te - to you; varam - your chosen boon; prīyeya - I become pleased; toyena - with water; nṛṇām - from persons; prapadyatām - who approach me for shelter; aho - ah; tvayā - by you; ātmā - your body; bhṛśam - excessively; ardyate - tormented; vṛthā - in vain.

Lord Śiva said to him: My friend, please stop, stop! Ask from me whatever you want, and I will bestow that boon upon you. Alas, you have subjected your body to great torment for no reason, since I am pleased with a simple offering of water from those who approach me for shelter.