गङ्गाद्वारे कुशावर्त्ते विल्वके नीलपर्वते
At the gate of the Ganges, in Kuśāvarta, in Vilvaka, and on Nīla mountain.
ललिते सुभगं देवि सुखसौभाग्यदायिनि
O Lalitā, O auspicious goddess, bestower of happiness and good fortune.
मन्त्रेणानेन कुसुमैश्वंपकस्य सुशोभनैः
With this mantra and beautiful flowers of the śvaṃpaka tree.
त्रपुषैरपि कूष्माण्डैर्नालिकेरैः सुदाडिमैः
Also with tin vessels, gourds, coconuts, and excellent pomegranates.
फलैस्तत्कालसंभूतैः कृत्वा शोभां तदग्रतः
Arranging fruits produced at that time to enhance the beauty before her.
साद्धै सर्गणकैधूपः सौहालककरञ्जकैः
With incense made from sāddha, sargaṇaka, and sauhālaka, as well as karañjaka.
बहुप्रकारैर्नैवेद्यैर्यथा विभवसारतः
With various kinds of offerings, according to one's means and wealth.
गीतवाद्यनटैर्नृत्यैः प्रोक्षणीयैरनेकधा
With songs, musical instruments, dancers, and many kinds of sprinklings.
न च संमीलयेन्नेत्रे नारीयामचतुष्टयम्
Nor should she close her eyes, nor speak with any man.
एवं जागरणं कृत्वा सप्तम्यां सरितं नयेत्
Having thus remained awake, on the seventh day she should go to the river.
तच्च दद्याद्द्विजेन्द्राय नैवेद्यादि द्विजोत्तम
She should offer that (food) to a foremost Brahmin, as well as the consecrated offerings, O best of Brahmins.
देवान्पितॄन्मनुष्यांश्च पूजयित्वा सुवासिनीः
After worshipping the gods, ancestors, and humans, as well as married women,
भक्ष्यभोज्यैर्बहुविधैर्दत्वा दानानि भूरिशः
Having given many kinds of food and abundant gifts,
यः कश्चिदाचरेदेतद्व्रतं सौभाग्यदं परम्
Whoever observes this vow, which bestows great good fortune,
यद्व्रतैश्च तपोभिश्च दानैर्वा नियमैरपि
Whatever is attained by vows, austerities, gifts, or disciplines,
मृतेरनन्तरं प्राप्य शिवलोकं सनातनम्
After death, one attains the eternal world of Shiva.
नभस्ये मासि या शुक्ला षष्ठी सा चन्दनाह्वया
In the month of Bhadrapada, the sixth day of the bright fortnight is called Chandanā.
रोहिणी पातभौमैस्तु संयुता कपिला भवेत्
When Rohini coincides with Tuesday, it is called Kapilā.
लभते वाञ्छितान्कामान्भास्करस्य प्रसादतः
By the grace of the Sun, one attains all desired wishes.
सर्वमेवाक्षयं ज्ञेयं कृतं देवर्षिसत्तम
O best of divine sages, know that everything thus performed is imperishable.
प्रदद्याद्वेदविदुषे द्वादशात्मप्रतुष्टये
One should give (gifts) to a knower of the Vedas for the satisfaction of the twelve forms (of the Sun).
गन्धाद्यैर्मङ्गलद्रव्यैर्नैवेद्यैर्विविधैस्तथा
With auspicious substances such as perfumes and various offerings of consecrated food,
पूज्यात्र सैकती मूर्तिर्यद्वा द्विजसती मुदा
Here, the sand image or a virtuous Brahmin woman should be worshipped with joy.
कन्या वरं प्राप्नुयाच्च वाञ्चितं पुत्रमङ्गना
A maiden obtains a worthy husband, and a woman attains the son she desires.
कार्तिके शुक्लषष्ठ्यां तु षण्मुखेन महात्मना
On the sixth day of the bright fortnight in Kartika, by the great soul Shanmukha,
अतस्तस्यां सुरश्रेष्ठां देवसेनां च षण्मुखम्
Therefore, on that day, the best of gods and Devasenā, along with Shanmukha, (should be worshipped).
प्राप्नुयादतुलां सिद्धिं मनोभीष्टां द्विजोत्तम
He attains incomparable success, fulfilling his heart's desires, O best of twice-born.
विविधद्रव्यहोमैश्च वह्निपूजापुरः सरम्
With various offerings and oblations, preceded by the worship of fire,
स्कन्देन सत्कृतिः प्राप्ता ब्रहमाद्यैः परिकल्पिता
Honor was received by Skanda, as established by Brahma and the others.
वस्त्रैराभूषणश्चापि नैवेद्यैर्विविधैस्तथा
With garments, ornaments, and also with various kinds of food offerings,