मध्यमः पंचशतिकः कनिष्ठः स्यात्त्रिभिः शतैः
The middle one is five hundred, the lesser should be three hundred.
मेरुर्महाव्रीहिमयस्तु मध्यसुवर्णवृक्षत्रयसंयुतः स्यात्
Meru should be made of great rice, adorned with three golden trees in the middle.
यः स्याच्च गारुत्मतनीलरत्नैः सौम्येन वैडूर्यसरोजरागैः
And that which is adorned with green, blue, and gentle beryl lotuses and jewels.
ब्रह्माथ विष्णुर्भगवान्पुरारिर्दिवाकरोऽप्यत्र हिरण्मयः स्यात्
Here, Brahma, Vishnu, the Blessed One, Purari, and the Sun should be of gold.
शुक्लांबरोऽन्यश्च सुराचलः स्यात्पूर्वेण कृष्णानि च दक्षिणेन
Another divine mountain, clad in white garments, should be placed to the east, and black ones to the south.
रौप्या महेंद्रप्रमुखास्तथाष्टौ संस्थापयेल्लोकपतीन्क्रमेण
Eight guardians of the world, beginning with Mahendra, made of silver, should be established in order.
वितानकञ्चोपरि पञ्चवर्णमम्लानपुष्पाभरणं सितं वा 4.195.
Above, a canopy of five colors, adorned with unfading flowers, or a white one, should be placed.
तुरीयभागेन चतुर्दिशं च संस्थापयेत्पुष्पविलेपनाद्यान्
In the fourth part, in the four directions, one should arrange flowers, ointments, and the like.
कामेन कांचनमयेन विराजमानमाकारयेत्कुसुमवस्त्रविलेपनाढ्यम्
With desire, one should fashion a splendid golden one, rich with flowers, cloth, and ointments.
याम्येन गंधमदनोत्र निवेशनीयो गोधूमसंचयमयः कलधौतजो वा
In the southern direction, a Gandhamadana mountain should be placed, made of wheat or of polished gold.
पश्चात्तिलाचलमनेकसुगन्ध पुष्पसौवर्णपिप्पलहिरण्ययहंसयुक्तम्
Behind, the Tilachala mountain, with many fragrant flowers, golden pippala trees, and golden swans, should be set.
संस्थाप्य तं विपुलशैलमथोत्तरेण शैलं सुपार्श्वमपि माषमयं सुवप्रम्
Having established that great mountain, then to the north, a fine mountain, well-formed, made of beans, should be placed.
माक्षीकभद्रकरसावचयेन तद्वद्रौ प्येण भास्वररसैश्च युतं विधाय
With a collection of honey and sugarcane juice, likewise with silver and shining juices, it should be adorned.
पूर्वेण हस्तमुखमत्र विधाय कुंडं कार्यस्तिलैरथ घृतेन समित्कुशैश्च
To the east, having fashioned an elephant's face, a pit should be made with sesame seeds, clarified butter, sacred sticks, and kusa grass.
त्वं सर्वदेवगणधामनिधे च विघ्नमस्मद्गृहेष्वमरपर्वत नाशयाशु
O Amaraparvata, treasure of all the hosts of gods, quickly remove obstacles from our homes.
त्वमेव भगवानीशो ब्रह्मा विष्णुर्दिवाकरः
You alone, O Blessed Lord, are the master—Brahma, Vishnu, and the Sun.
यस्मात्त्वं लोकपालानां विश्वमूर्तेश्च मंदिरम् 4.195.
Because you are the abode of the guardians of the worlds and the universal form.
यस्मादशून्यममरैर्गंधर्वैश्च शिरस्तव
Because your head is never devoid of immortals and gandharvas.
एवमभ्यर्च्य तं मेरुं मन्दरं चापि पूजयेत्
Having thus worshipped that Meru, one should also honor Mandara.
शोभसे मन्दरक्षिप्रमतस्तुष्टिकरो भव
O Mandara, you shine swiftly; become the bestower of satisfaction.
गन्धर्वैरप्सरोभिश्च गीयमानं यशोऽस्तु मे
May my fame be sung by Gandharvas and Apsarases.
हिरण्यमयपाषाणस्तस्माच्छांतिं प्रयच्छ मे
O golden-stoned one, grant me peace.
सुपार्श्व राजसे नित्यमतः श्रीरक्षयास्तु मे
O Supārśva, you are ever radiant; may prosperity remain with me.
स्नात्वा तु गुरवे दद्यान्मध्यमं पर्वतोत्तमम्
After bathing, one should give the best middle mountain to the teacher.
गावो देयाश्चतुस्त्रिंशदथवा दश भारत
Thirty-two cows should be given, or ten, O descendant of Bharata.
एकापि गुरवे देया कपिला सुपयस्विनी
Even a single tawny, excellent milking cow should be given to the teacher.
य एव पूजने मंत्रास्त एवोपस्करे तथा 4.195.
The very mantras used in worship are likewise used for the offerings.
स्वमंत्रेणैव सर्वेषु होमः शैलेषु शस्यते
In all sacrifices on mountains, one's own mantra alone is praised.
विधानं सर्वशैलानां क्रमशः शृणु भारत
Hear, O Bharata, the procedure for all mountains, step by step.
अन्नं ब्रह्म यतः प्रोक्तमन्ने प्राणाः प्रतिष्ठिताः
Food is declared to be Brahman, for in food the vital breaths are established.