Mahanirvana Tantra

Then, for their benefit, it was spoken by Me, O Beloved! (26)
For the benefit of all the world and the welfare of all living beings,
According to the yuga-dharma the code of conduct for the age, exactly as it is, O Parvati the Goddess! (27)
Such questions as you have asked have not been asked by anyone before.
Out of my affection for you, I shall tell you that which is the essence of essences, the supreme of the supreme. (28)
Especially from the Vedas, the Agamas scriptures of divine origin, and the Tantras,
I have extracted the essence and am telling it to you, O Goddess! (29)
Just as those who know the Tantras are among men, just as the Jahnavi the river Ganges is among rivers,
And just as I am among the lords of the three worlds, such is this text. (30)
What use are the Vedas, what use are the Puranas, what use are many scriptures, O Shiva a title for the Goddess here!
Once this Great Tantra is known, one becomes a lord of all attainments. (31)
Since I have been appointed by you for the well-being of the world,
I shall tell you that which will bring about the welfare of the universe. (32)
O Goddess, when the welfare of the world is achieved, the Lord of the world, O Supreme Goddess!

Regarding "Yatha" etc.: Just as the questions were asked, the answer is given in that very same way. (26) Regarding "For the benefit of all the world," this should be connected to "such a question as you have asked." (27, 28) Regarding "Of the Vedas" etc.: The "essence" refers to the permanent portion. (29) Now, he describes the greatness and superiority of the Mahanirvana Tantra over all other Tantras, starting with "Yatha" etc. "Tantrajna" means those who are excellent; the rest is implied. "This" refers to the Mahanirvana Tantra. (30, 31) Regarding "Yata" etc.: "Viniyojitah" means prompted or set in motion. (32) If one asks what is the gain from the worship that produces world welfare, he says: "Krita" etc. O Goddess, when the welfare of the world is achieved, then the Lord of the World (Vishveshvara)...