Hear now the sacred procedure for installing the divine form, as revealed in the scriptures. The worshipper begins by invoking the presence of the Lord upon the image, carefully assigning each aspect of Viṣṇu’s many forms to different parts of the body: Madhusūdana is placed upon the back, Vāmana upon the abdomen, Trivikrama upon the waist, and Śrīdhara upon the thighs. Hṛṣīkeśa is established on the right side, Padmanābha on the ankle, and Dāmodara upon the feet. Thus, the six limbs beginning from the heart are sanctified with these divine names. This method is declared as the general approach for consecrating the primordial form, O noble one, but it is also suitable for the installation of any chosen deity. For each deity, the enlivening is performed using its own root mantra, and the first syllable of the deity's name is also invoked. This syllable is then expanded with twelve sacred vowels, and the limbs of the form are arranged accordingly, beginning with the heart and including the ten-syllable root. Just as the principles are established within the deity, so too are they assigned within the worshipper’s own body. Within the lotus circle, Viṣṇu is worshipped with fragrant offerings and other auspicious items. The worshipper meditates upon the seat, envisioning its limbs and attendant deities, and contemplates the auspicious twelve-spoked wheel that encircles it. This wheel, with three navels and two rims, is furnished with spokes; in the region behind, the wise place the primordial elements and other principles. At the tips of the wheel’s rays, the sun is worshipped in twelvefold form, and the moon is contemplated there as well, joined with its sixteen digits. The teacher, versed in the sacred arts, meditates on the threefold strength within the navel, focusing on the twelve-petaled lotus and its luminous center. In the very heart of this lotus, the masculine power is visualized and worshipped, and Hari is placed within the image, followed by the veneration of the attendant gods. With offerings of fragrance, flowers, and other items, the worshipper honors the limbs and enclosures in their proper order. Using twelve-syllabled seed mantras, Keśava and the other forms of the Lord are worshipped. Within the twelve-spoked circle, the guardians of the world and other deities are honored in turn, and the image itself is worshipped with fragrance, flowers, and more, O twice-born one. The pedestal is then worshipped with the Pauruṣa and Śrī hymns, and, beginning from the origin, the Vaiṣṇava fire is generated in five ways. Oblations are offered into the fire with Vaiṣṇava mantras, and the rite of peace-water is performed. This sanctified water is sprinkled upon the top of the image, and the fire is brought forth. The fire is first brought from the southern altar, declaring, "The fire has been offered." Previously, it is invoked from the altar with the words, "We invoke the fire." In the north, the fire is again brought with the invocation, "We invoke the fire," and the mantra affirms, "You, O Agni, are indeed called Agni." Into each altar, one thousand and eight sticks of palāśa wood are placed as fuel, and rice and other grains are offered with Vedic mantras. With the vyāhṛtis and the root mantra, clarified butter mixed with sesame seeds is offered. Then, the rite of peace-offering is performed with three sweet substances. Using twelve sacred formulas, the worshipper touches the feet, navel, heart, and head of the image. After offering ghee, curds, and milk, the head is touched once more. Upon touching the head, navel, and feet, the four sacred rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, and Sarasvati—are established in order by name. Oblations are then burned with the Viṣṇu-Gāyatrī, cooked rice is offered with the Gāyatrī, and the offering is completed. The bali is given, and in the north, the twice-born are fed. To satisfy the guardians of the directions, gold and a cow are given to the teacher. After making bali offerings to the guardians of the quarters, a vigil is kept through the night. The sanctity of the proceedings is maintained by the chanting of the Brahma-gīta and other hymns, ensuring that all aspects are purified. Now, the Blessed Lord instructs on establishing the pedestal. The inner sanctum is divided into seven parts, and the image is to be installed in the portion dedicated to Brahma. The image should never be placed in the sections assigned to the gods, humans, or spirits, and even the slightest deviation from the Brahma portion must be avoided. The pedestal itself is installed with care in the portions of the gods and humans. For a neuter stone, the placing of gems is performed. After offering oblations with the Nārasiṃha mantra, gems, rice, threads, three metals, iron and similar substances, as well as sandalwood, are placed in nine pits beginning from the east and in the center as desired. Mantras starting with Indra are recited as the pit is covered with guggulu incense. Once the gems are placed, the teacher touches the image with darbha grass sticks, invoking the presence of the gods and their attendants. The image is purified inside and out, cleansed with pañcagavya, and sprinkled with water from darbha grass and sacred river fords. For the offering, a beautiful square altar of sand, half a cubit in size, is prepared all around. Pots are arranged in the eight directions, and the consecrated fire is brought with the eight-syllabled mantra beginning with "pūrva" and placed accordingly. The kindling is offered with the verse "tvam agne dyubhir" in the Gāyatrī meter, and clarified butter is offered one hundred and eight times with the eight-syllabled mantra. Sanctifying water, infused with one hundred mantras and using mango leaves and stems, is sprinkled upon the deity’s head while reciting the verse "śrīś ca te." Then, lifting the image with the Brahma-mantra and saying, "Arise, O Lord of Speech," the worshipper leads the image towards the temple with the mantra "tad viṣṇoḥ." Hari is then placed in a palanquin and carried about the city, accompanied by singing, Vedic recitation, and other auspicious sounds, before being set at the temple entrance. With women and Brahmins present, eight auspicious pots are used to bathe Hari, after which the teacher worships with sandalwood and other offerings, reciting the root-mantra. Next, saying "ato deve," cloth and the eightfold arghya are offered. At a carefully chosen auspicious moment, the deity is placed upon the pedestal with the mantra "devasya tva." Finally, reciting, "Om, homage to Trivikrama, who strides the three worlds," the wise one firmly establishes the deity on the pedestal, completing the sacred installation.