1*12*312-323 123 312* As a result of the greatness of his great fortune and at the behest of god Brahma, he gave PSrvatT, the chaste lady, unto Maheivara (Siva), in the presence of all Devas. 313-314. He who with devotion reads this chapter re¬ counting the greatness of goddess Parvatl in the presence of Siva, becomes pure by the merger of his heart in the goddess and shall be free from all sins* He will be endowed with divine Yoga* He will go beyond the world of Brahma and shall attain the abode of the goddess. 315. He who reads this Hymn near Brahmanas with con¬ centration of mind and mental purity becomes free from all sins.