sri-markandeya uvaca

kim varnaye tava vibho yad-udirito ’suh

 samspandate tam anu van-mana-indriyani

spandanti vai tanu-bhrtam aja-sarvayos ca

 svasyapy athapi bhajatam asi bhava-bandhuh

 

Translation: 

 

Sri Markandeya said: O Almighty Lord, how can I possibly describe You? You awaken the vital air, which then impels the mind, senses and power of speech to act. This is true for all ordinary conditioned souls and even for great demigods like Brahma and Siva. So it is certainly true for me. Nevertheless, You become the intimate friend of those who worship You.