With reverence and devotion, the scripture describes the many forms of Lord Viṣṇu, each radiant with divine attributes. The glorious Mādhava is seen bearing the discus, conch, lotus, and mighty mace, his presence resplendent and awe-inspiring. To him, the embodiment of Viṣṇu, who holds the lotus and conch and who is the vanquisher of Mura and other foes, salutations are offered. Again, homage is paid to the bearer of the mace, the conqueror of the mace, who also holds the conch and lotus, and to Trivikrama, whose form encompasses the universe. Śrīdhara too is praised, holding the discus, lotus, conch, and mace in his four hands. The form of Padmanabha, marked by the lotus, discus, mace, and conch, receives obeisance. Vasudeva, who bears the arrow, conch, mace, and lotus, is honored; and Pradyumna, who holds the auspicious conch, auspicious mace, lotus, and bow, is venerated. The Supreme Person, whose form is adorned with the lotus, conch, mace, and discus, is worshipped. The mighty Narasimha, fierce and protective, holds the lotus, mace, conch, and bow in his hands. Janardana, who holds the conch, discus, lotus, and mace, is invoked for protection. Hari, adorned with the auspicious discus, lotus, mace, and conch, is praised. There is a form with two discus marks set at the entrance of the sacred Shalagrama stone; these two discus marks are joined, reddish in hue, and the eastern side is full. One form is long, with a head-like opening, while Aniruddha is round in shape. In the middle, a line resembling a trench can be seen, with a navel-like discus greatly elevated; alternatively, there may be five dots—such a form is especially worshipped by celibates. The Kurma form is blue, with three lines, thick, and marked with a dot. Shridhara is marked by five lines, while Dvanamali is distinguished by a trench. Anantaka appears in various colors and forms, adorned with serpents. Brahma, with a narrow entrance and a very red hue, is invoked for protection. Krishna, or Vishnu, is likened to a bilva fruit, with a wide opening and a thick discus. Vaikuntha shines like a gem, with a single discus and lotus, and is dark in color. Rāma is marked by a discus, a right line, and a dark hue, and is also known as Trivikrama. This form has one entrance, four wheels, and is adorned with a garland of forest flowers. Its shape resembles a cluster of kadamba flowers; may Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa, the divine couple, offer protection. Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa is depicted with two or three figures, as is Trivikrama. Pradyumna appears with six limbs, and Saṃkarṣaṇa too manifests in various ways. The Daśāvatāra, the ten incarnations, is shown with ten limbs; may Aniruddha grant protection in this form. It is said that whoever recites this hymn, composed of the many forms of Viṣṇu, will attain heaven. Maheśvara, the great Lord, is depicted bent forward, with ten arms and bearing the bull-banner. Mahālakṣmī and the Mothers are shown holding lotuses in their hands, as is Divākara, the Sun. When these divine forms are worshipped and installed in temples or consecrated buildings, they bestow blessings and protection. Thus concludes the forty-fifth chapter, named “The Characteristics of the Śālagrāma Forms,” in the Ācāra section of the First Part of the glorious Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa. Now, in brief, the text explains the principles of Vāstu, which remove obstacles at the beginning of constructing a house. The head is to be placed in the northeast, the feet in the southwest, and the hands in the southeast and northwest. These principles apply to temples, gardens, forts, shrines, and monasteries as well. The deities Īśa, Parjanya, Jayanta, and Indra, the wielder of the thunderbolt, are to be honored. Pūṣā and Vitatha, along with Graha and Kṣetrapāla, have their places. The gatekeeper, Sugrīva, Puṣpadanta, the lord of the Gaṇas, the Asura, Śeṣa, Pāpa, Daur, Roga, Ḍahimukha, and Khya are also acknowledged. Bhallāṭa, Soma, the two Serpents, Aditi, and Diti are included as well. Through the worship and proper arrangement of these forms and guardians, obstacles are removed and the dwelling is blessed, ensuring auspiciousness and divine protection in every sacred space.