The document is a prayer to the goddess Bhavani. It consists of verses where the speaker expresses that Bhavani is their sole refuge, as they do not have worldly relations, knowledge, or skills to rely on. The speaker states they are immersed in the cycle of rebirth, filled with sins and desires. They do not know righteousness, sacred places, methods of salvation or devotion. The verses express turning to Bhavani for refuge in all situations, such as arguments, sorrow, travel, surroundings dangers, poverty, old age and disease. Bhavani is proclaimed as the only refuge in all circumstances.