To the father of the Kumara (Kartikeya); unto him of blue neck and of great intelligence; unto the wielder of the Pinaka bow; unto the !.avisya; unto him who is ever attended with truth and prosperity.
कुमारगुरवे तुभ्यं नीलग्रीवाय वेधसे। पिनाकिने हविष्याय सत्याय विभवे सदा॥