nabhagah-Nabhaga; tam-unto him (Lord Siva); pranamya-offering obeisances; aha-said; tava-yours; isa-O lord; kila-certainly; vastukam-everything in the arena of sacrifice; iti-thus; aha-said; me-my; pita-father; brahman-O brahmana; sirasa-bowing my head; tvam-unto you; prasadaye-I am begging your mercy.