From the direction of Īśāna, the guardians of the quarters are positioned, watching over the sacred space. Within the two chambers, Nāga and other beings reside, while Marīci and his companions are established in the six-petaled seats. Brahmā is recognized as the nine-seated one, his presence spread across these sacred positions. In every city, village, or hamlet, a dwelling may be constructed with a hundred seats, its corners fortified by two lines of posts—these are always difficult to conquer or remove, ensuring strength and protection. Just as a temple is arranged, so too is the hundred-seated dwelling, where the planets, Skanda and others, and the six-petaled seats are acknowledged and honored. Caraka and his associates occupy the elemental seats, with lines and posts set as before. When establishing a region, the dwelling should have three hundred and thirty-four seats, each representing a divine presence. Brahma, Marici, and other deities are described with sixty-four syllables, while the eight essences and fires are expressed in fifty-four syllables. The powers beginning with Ishana are said to be represented by nine syllables, as are Caraka and others, along with the Rajju lineage and its predecessors. The Vastu-mandala—the sacred layout of space—should be understood as containing a thousand syllables in its lineage. The placement, or nyasa, must be performed nine times, each according to the region and the Vastu. In the Vetal-shaped altar, the Vastu is remembered with twenty-five syllables; another Vastu is marked by nine syllables, and yet another is defined by sixteen limbs. At the center of hexagonal, triangular, or circular forms, a quadrangular shape should be established. When excavating for the Vastu, the rear must be level, and a Brahma stone should be placed at the foundation. When laying the foundation for a corpse or installing an image, payasa—the sacred food—should be offered, or distributed to all as a blessing. When the Vastu is laid out as previously described, its measure is five hastas. The Vastu is always best when measured by the standard of a house or palace, ensuring harmony and auspiciousness. The Lord then instructed: For Īśa and the other guardians, as well as the moving deities, worship should be performed outside, as previously described. For each deity, three offerings should be made in order. After offering bali to the spirits at the auspicious moment, the stones should be placed in sequence. In the central thread, install the power and the excellent Ananta in the pot. With the root established in the syllable 'na', the stone is placed in this pot. Eight pots, including Subhadra and others, are positioned in the directions, beginning from the east and proceeding in order. Once the guardians of the directions are placed in their respective pits, the stones, starting with Nanda, are arranged accordingly. Just as the images of the lords are found in the center of the wall, so among them, the eight deities beginning with Dharma are divided from corner to corner. Among Subhadra and others, the four beginning with Nanda are placed in the fire corners, while those beginning with Ajita are installed in the east and other directions of victory. Brahma is placed above, and Maheshvara is established as the all-pervading presence. Their installation is contemplated in the center of the celestial palace. After offering bali, the weapon mantra is recited to remove obstacles and faults; even with only five stones, a slight indication is given as appropriate. In the center, the placement of the full stone is half in the Subhadra pot. Among the lotus and others, Nanda and his companions are placed in the corners, beginning with the fire direction and proceeding in sequence. In the central area, four are accepted as having the nature of mothers. O Purna, you are the great universal, characterized by all connections. Let everything here be made completely full, O child of Angiras. O Nanda, you are Nandini; I establish you here among men. Reside in the palace, content, for as long as the moon, sun, and stars endure. O daughter of Vasiṣṭha, bestow upon embodied beings long life, desire, prosperity, and joy. Constant protection must always be maintained in this palace by your effort. O auspicious one, may you always bring welfare to all worlds, O descendant of Kaśyapa. O goddess, be ever the giver of life and fulfiller of desires, always bestowing prosperity. O victorious one, always remain here, granting prosperity and life. O victorious goddess, always remain here, established by me. Be the sovereign, O Bhārgavi, for perpetual victory and well-being. O pure one, destroyer of excessive and remaining faults, bestower of accomplishment and liberation, auspicious one—always abide here in all places, O universal form. Having made the sky the altar, one should place the three principles there. Then, after performing expiatory offerings according to the rule, the sacrifice should be released. Īśvara then spoke: I shall explain the installation of the liṅga in the palace, which grants both enjoyment and liberation. These rites should always be performed on the day of the deity, for both liberation and enjoyment. Except in Caitra and at the beginning of Māgha, the installation should take place in the five months when Jupiter or Venus rises, and during the first of the three karaṇas. Especially in the bright fortnight, or on the fifth day of the dark fortnight—except on the fourth, ninth, sixth, and fourteenth days. Auspicious lunar days are the sixth, free from cruel weekdays. The nakṣatras Śatabhiṣaj, Dhaniṣṭhā, Ardra, Anurādhā, and the three Uttaras are favorable. Rohiṇī and Śravaṇa are also auspicious for firm beginnings. The ascendant should be Aquarius, Leo, Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius, or their trines. Jupiter (Jīva) is favorable in the nine signs and in the seventh place at all times. Mercury is auspicious in the sixth, eighth, tenth, and seventh places, and Saturn is beneficial when not afflicted. The Moon, when in the seventh sign from the ascendant or with the gods, always gives strength. Rāhu, when in the tenth, third, or sixth, and with the gods, is also favorable. Saturn, Mars, Sun, and comets are auspicious when in the sixth, third, or eleventh places. All planets, whether benefic, cruel, or malefic, are auspicious when in the eleventh. Their aspect is complete in the ascendant, half for planets, and a quarter in the fourth and eighth places, except for the fourth and eighth padas. If the four quarters are lacking by a quarter nāḍī, enjoyment occurs in Pisces and Aries; in Taurus and Aquarius, four quarters are omitted. Capricorn, Gemini, five signs, Sagittarius, Libra, Cancer, and Leo—Libra and Virgo lack six quarters, and in the ghāṭikā, five and a half. Leo, Taurus, and Aquarius are stable and bestow success; Sagittarius, Libra, and Aries are movable, and the third of each is of dual nature. Thus, the sacred arrangement of space, the installation of divine presences, and the auspicious timing of rituals are revealed, ensuring harmony, prosperity, and fulfillment in every dwelling and temple, under the watchful gaze of the guardians and the blessings of the deities.