I bow to you who are called Bhava, Sharva, and Rudra. I bow to you who are the giver of boons. I bow always to you who are the Lord of all creatures. Salutations to you who are the slayer of Andhaka.
नमो भवाय शर्वाय रुद्राय वरदाय च। पशूनां पतये नित्यं नमोऽस्त्वन्धकघातिने॥