May the divine Power known as Śivā, the very will of Sadaśiva and the mother of all worlds, bestow the boon I seek. There are the beloved sons of Shiva—Heramba and Ṣaṇmukha—who are filled with Shiva’s own might. These two gods, nourished by the nectar of Shiva’s wisdom, possess all knowledge. They are content and affectionate toward each other, always honored by Shiva himself and ever respected by all the gods, including Brahma and the other immortals. Whenever the worlds are in need of protection, these sons of Shiva arise, taking incarnations at will, manifesting in countless forms through their own divine portions. I worship them always, at the side of Shiva, and may they, having considered their command, grant what I have requested. There is the form called Īśāna, ever pure and radiant as crystal, the supreme manifestation of Shiva, the Supreme Self, who presides above the head. This form is tranquil, transcending even tranquility itself, established in sacrificial rites, the ultimate seed of the sacred five-syllabled mantra, and endowed with five aspects. In the first sacred enclosure, this pure, supreme Brahman, formerly worshipped together with Shakti, is the one I seek to fulfill my desire. Another form shines like a young sun, ancient and known as Purusha, bearing the pride of Shiva’s eastern face. Tranquil by nature, he abides among the Maruts and is ever devoted to the worship of Shambhu’s feet. He is the foremost among Shiva’s seeds, possessing four aspects. In the eastern part, I worship him with devotion, together with Shakti, seeking from this pure, supreme Brahman the granting of my wish. There is also the southern face of the deity, fierce and terrifying in form, dark as collyrium, and worshipped at the feet of the god of gods. Established in the path of knowledge and situated in the midst of the fiery circle, he is the second among Shiva’s seeds, endowed with eight aspects. In the southern region of Shambhu, I worship him with Shakti, seeking the boon from the pure, middle Brahman. The northern face, known as Vama, is resplendent, resembling saffron powder and established in the very foundation. Situated in the midst of the water circle, devoted to Mahadeva’s worship, he is the fourth among Shiva’s seeds, endowed with thirteen aspects. In the northern region, I worship him with Shakti, asking this pure, supreme Brahman to grant my desire. The western face, called Sandhya, is white as conch, jasmine, and the moon, gentle in nature, and devoted to the worship of Shiva’s feet. Established in the state of cessation, abiding upon the earth, he is the third among Shiva’s seeds and endowed with eight aspects. In the western region, I worship him with Shakti, seeking the grace of the pure, supreme Brahman. There are also forms of Shiva and Shakti whose heart-forms are imbued with Shiva’s essence. Having received their command, may they grant my desire. Likewise, their crest-forms are established in Shiva, and by honoring the command of both, may my wish be fulfilled. Their armor, too, is imbued with Shiva’s essence, and their eye-forms are established in Shiva; honoring their command, may they grant me what I seek. He who is the embodiment of weapons, ever devoted to the worship of Shiva, after duly honoring Shiva’s command, may he grant my desire. There are eight powers: Vama, Jyeshtha, Rudra, Kala, Vikaraṇa, Bala, Vikaraṇa again, and Balapramathana the supreme. These subduers of all beings, these eight mighty powers, may they grant me what I seek, solely by the command of Shiva. Then come Ananta, Sukshma, Shiva with a single eye, Eka, Rudra, Amarti, Shrikantha, and Shikhandaka. These eight powers as well, worshipped in the second enclosure, may they grant my desire by Shiva’s command alone. There are the eight forms beginning with Bhava, along with their powers, and others such as Mahadeva and the eleven forms. All these, together with their powers, are stationed in the third enclosure. Having duly honored Shiva’s command, may they grant the fruit I desire. The lord of trees, magnificent in splendor, whose voice is like a great cloud, and whose form resembles the peaks of Meru, Mandara, Kailasa, and Himadri, is described. With a body like the summit of a white cloud, adorned with a prominent hump, and a splendid tail like the great serpent king, he stands out. His mouth, horns, and feet are red, his eyes mostly red, his limbs are strong and tall, his movement graceful, and his presence radiant. He is endowed with auspicious marks, glorious, adorned with blazing jewels, dear to Shiva, attached to Shiva, and serves as Shiva’s banner-bearer. The touch of his feet purifies all, and he is the illustrious king of bulls, bearing the blessed trident and the best of weapons. Placing the command of Shiva and Shakti first, may he grant me my desire. Nandishvara, of great splendor and son of the mountain’s daughter, is ever worshipped and praised by the gods, along with Narayana and others. He stands at the door of Sharva’s inner palace, with his attendants, equal in glory to the Lord of all and destroyer of all demons. Consecrated as the overseer of all Shiva’s duties, dear and attached to Shiva, illustrious, bearing the trident and the best of weapons, he is devoted to those who take refuge in Shiva and loved by them as well. Having duly honored the command of Shiva, may Nandishvara grant me my desire.