tam -- to him; aha -- he (Lord Siva) said; ca -- and; anga -- my dear; alam alam -- enough, enough; vrinishva -- please choose a benediction; me -- from me; yatha -- howsoever; abhikamam -- you desire; vitarami -- I will bestow; te -- to you; varam -- your chosen boon; priyeya -- I become pleased; toyena -- with water; nrinam -- from persons; prapadyatam -- who approach me for shelter; aho -- ah; tvaya -- by you; atma -- your body; bhrisam -- excessively; ardyate -- tormented; vritha -- in vain.

Lord Siva 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.