भक्त्या स्त्रियो हि मां देव प्रजपंति शुभाशुभम्
With devotion, women recite to me, O god, both auspicious and inauspicious things.
सुशीलास्तपसा काश्चिच्छ्वश्रुभिः पीडिता भृशम्
Some, of virtuous conduct, are greatly afflicted by austerities and tears.
एवं वहुविधैर्दुःखैः पीड्यमानास्तु दारुणैः
Thus, being tormented by many kinds of harsh sufferings,
येन ताः सुखसंभोगरूपलावण्यसंपदा तन्मे कथय तत्त्वेन व्रतानामुत्तमं व्रतम्
By what means do they attain happiness, enjoyment, beauty, charm, and prosperity? Tell me truly, which is the supreme vow among vows.
मुखं प्रक्षाल्य हस्तौ च पादौ चैव समाहिताः
Having washed the face, hands, and feet, with concentration,
उपवासस्य नियमं दंतधावनपूर्वकम्
They observe the rule of fasting, beginning with brushing the teeth.
स्नात्वा तीर्थजले शुभ्रे वाससी परिधाय च
After bathing in pure water at a sacred place and putting on clean garments,
अर्चयंति सदा देवि त्वां भक्त्या भक्तवत्सले
They always worship you, O goddess, with devotion, O you who are fond of devotees.
यदृच्छालाभसंपन्नैर्धूपदीपार्चनादिभिः 4.21.
With whatever is obtained by chance, through incense, lamps, worship, and the like.
पात्रे ताम्रमये शुद्धे जलाक्षतविमिश्रिते
In a pure copper vessel, mixed with water and unbroken rice,
शिरसि प्रक्षिपेत्तोयं ध्यायंती मनसेप्सितम्
One should pour that water on the head, meditating on the desired object in the mind.
भद्रेश्वरा ततो देवी ललिता शंकरप्रिया
Then, O goddess Bhadreśvarā, Lalitā, beloved of Śaṃkara,
सौभाग्यारोग्यपुत्रार्थमर्थार्थं हरवल्लभे
For the sake of good fortune, health, sons, and wealth, O beloved of Hara,
दत्त्वा हिरण्यं तत्तस्मै प्राश्नीयाच्च कुशोदकम्
Having given gold to that one, one should also drink water with kuśa grass.
ध्यायमाना उमां दैवीं हरिते यवसंस्तरे
Meditating on the divine Umā, seated on a green bed of barley,
यथाशक्ति द्विजान्पूज्य ततो भुञ्जीत वाग्यता
Having worshipped the twice-born according to one's ability, then one should eat, observing silence.
द्वितीये पार्वतीनाम तृतीये शंकरप्रिया
In the second month, she is called Pārvatī; in the third, she is beloved of Śaṃkara.
दक्षस्य दुहिता षष्ठे मैनाकी सप्तमे स्मृता
In the sixth, she is known as the daughter of Dakṣa; in the seventh, as Mainākī.
दशमे मासि विख्याता देवि सौभाग्यदायिनी ।।4.21.
In the tenth month, the goddess is renowned as the bestower of good fortune.
कुशोदकं पयः सर्प्पिर्गोमूत्रं गोमय फलम्
Kuśa water, milk, clarified butter, cow urine, cow dung, and fruit—
पञ्चगव्यं तथा शाकः प्राशनानि क्रमादमी
Pañcagavya, as well as vegetables—these are to be consumed in order.
ददाति श्रद्धयैतानि वाचके ब्राह्मणोत्तमे
One should give these with faith to an excellent Brāhmaṇa who is learned in the scriptures.
दत्तैरेभिः सूर्यस्था त्वं सूर्यस्था तुष्यसि प्रिये
By giving these, you, who dwell in the sun, are pleased, O beloved, as you reside in the sun.
ओङ्कारपूर्वको देवि नमस्कारांत ईरितः
O goddess, preceded by Oṃ and ending with salutation, the mantra is recited.
तुष्टा त्वभीप्सितान्कामान्ददासि प्रीतिपूर्वकम्
When pleased, you grant the desired wishes with affection.
सहितं भार्ययाभ्यर्च्य गंधपुष्पादिभिः शुभैः
Worship together with one's wife, using auspicious scents, flowers, and the like.
अन्नं सदक्षिणं दद्यात्तथा शुक्ले च वाससी
One should give food with proper gifts, as well as white garments.
ब्राह्मणे श्रद्धया युक्तस्तस्यां फलमिदं शृणु
With faith, one should give to a Brāhmaṇa; listen to the fruit of this.
मोदते भर्तृसहिता यथेंद्रेण शची तथा 4.21.
She rejoices with her husband just as Śacī does with Indra.
पुण्ये कुले श्रिया युक्ता नीरोगा सुखमश्नुते
Born in a virtuous family, endowed with prosperity, she enjoys happiness free from disease.