bhagavan sarva-bhutesah

 saranyo bhakta-vatsalah

varena chandayam asa

 sa tam vavre puradhipam

 

Translation: 

 

The lord and master of all created beings, the compassionate refuge of his devotees, gladdened Banasura by offering him the benediction of his choice. Bana chose to have him, Lord Siva, as the guardian of his city.