— by the order of euphonic combination; — joined together; — of seven syllables; — this; — mantra; — is held; — without the praṇava (tāra); — O queen of the gods; — of six syllables; — this; — mantra; — would be
Joined together by the order of euphonic combination, this is held to be a mantra of seven syllables; without the praṇava, O queen of the gods, it becomes a mantra of six syllables.