ਤ੍ਰਾਸ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਕੇ ਹੁਇ ਕੈ ਉਦਾਸ ਅਵਾਸ ਕੋ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਬਸਿਓ ਬਨਿ ਰਾਈ ॥

Taraasa Kuttaanba Ke Huei Kai Audaasa Avaasa Ko Tiaagi Basiao Bani Raaeee ॥

Dejected on account of the tragic happening in the family, he deserted his home and came to live in the forest.

ਨਾਮ ਸੁਰਥ ਮੁਨੀਸਰ ਬੇਖ ਸਮੇਤ ਸਮਾਦਿ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਲਗਾਈ ॥

Naam Surtha Muneesar Bekh Sameta Samaadi Samaadhi Lagaaeee ॥

His name was Surath and adopting the garb of sages, he engaged himself in contemplation.

ਚੰਡ ਅਖੰਡ ਖੰਡੇ ਕਰ ਕੋਪ ਭਈ ਸੁਰ ਰਛਨ ਕੋ ਸਮੁਹਾਈ ॥

Chaanda Akhaanda Khaande Kar Kopa Bhaeee Sur Rachhan Ko Samuhaaeee ॥

The goddess Chandika of perfect brilliance is there before all, She is the destroyer of demons and Protector of gods.

ਬੂਝਹੁ ਜਾਇ ਤਿਨੈ ਤੁਮ ਸਾਧ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਕਥਾ ਕਿਹ ਭਾਤਿ ਸੁਨਾਈ ॥੭॥

Boojhahu Jaaei Tini Tuma Saadha Agaadhi Kathaa Kih Bhaati Sunaaeee ॥7॥

The sage Surath told his companion sage, “O hermit, try to comprehend now, what his marvelous story it is?”7.