In the sacred eastern quarter, with deep devotion, I offer worship to the pure and supreme Brahman, accompanied by Shakti. This is the highest reality I have sought, and I pray that this divine presence may fulfill my heart’s desire. To the south, I behold a face of the Lord, dark as collyrium and other deep hues, fierce and awe-inspiring in form. This southern aspect is revered at the very feet of the god of gods. Established firmly upon the path of knowledge, it resides within the fiery circle, known as the second of Shiva’s seeds, and is adorned with eight distinct aspects. In this southern region of Shambhu, I again offer worship to the pure, middle Brahman, together with Shakti, yearning that this sacred presence may grant my wish. Turning northward, I see the Lord’s face shining like saffron powder, splendid and known as Vama, beautifully established in the very foundation of all. In the midst of the water circle, this fourth seed of Shiva is worshipped with devotion to Mahadeva and is endowed with thirteen aspects. In the northern region, I again worship the pure, supreme Brahman with Shakti, seeking the fulfillment of my desire. In the west, the Lord’s face gleams white as conch, jasmine, and the moon, known as Sandhya, gentle and serene. This aspect is devoted to the worship of Shiva’s feet. Here, Shiva’s seed is established in the state of cessation, abiding upon the earth, and is graced with eight aspects. In the western region, together with Shakti, I worship the pure, supreme Brahman, praying that my longing may be fulfilled. Within the heart-forms of both Shiva and Shakti, imbued with Shiva’s essence, I honor their command and pray that they grant my desire. Likewise, to their crest-forms, established in Shiva, and to their armor, and to their eye-forms—all bearing Shiva’s essence and established within him—I offer reverence, seeking the fulfillment of my wish. I turn to the embodiment of weapons, ever devoted to Shiva’s worship, and having honored Shiva’s command, I pray that he may grant my desire. There are eight mighty powers: Vama, Jyeshtha, Rudra, Kala, Vikaraṇa, Bala, Vikaraṇa again, and Balapramathana the supreme—these subdue all beings. I pray that, by Shiva’s command, they may grant me what I seek. Then, in the second enclosure, I worship another eight: Ananta, Sukshma, Shiva with a single eye, Eka, Rudra, Amarti, Shrikantha, and Shikhandaka. May these also, by Shiva’s command, fulfill my wish. Within the third enclosure are the eight forms beginning with Bhava, together with their powers and others such as Mahadeva and the eleven forms. All these, with their powers, are stationed there, and I honor Shiva’s command, seeking the fruit I desire. I witness the lord of trees, resplendent, his voice thundering like a great cloud, his form resembling the peaks of Meru, Mandara, Kailasa, and Himadri. He is like the summit of a white cloud, adorned with a prominent hump, with a tail splendid as the great serpent king. His mouth, horns, and feet are red, his eyes mostly red, his limbs stout and tall, his movement graceful, his presence radiant. Endowed with auspicious marks and blazing jewels, he is dear to Shiva, devoted to Shiva, and bears Shiva’s banner. The touch of his feet purifies all; he is the king of bulls, illustrious, bearing the blessed trident and the best of weapons. Having placed the command of Shiva and Shakti first, I pray that he may grant my desire. Nandishvara, of great splendor, son of the mountain’s daughter, is ever worshipped and praised by the gods, with Narayana and others. He stands at the entrance of Sharva’s inner palace, surrounded by his attendants, equal in glory to the Lord of all, destroyer of demons. Consecrated as the overseer of all Shiva’s duties, he is dear and devoted to Shiva, bearing the trident and finest weapons. He is beloved of those who seek refuge in Shiva, and in honoring Shiva’s command, may he grant my desire. Mahakala, mighty-armed, another like Mahadeva, is ever dear and attached to Shiva, always worshipping him. Duly honoring Shiva’s command, may he grant me what I seek. There is the teacher who knows the true essence of all scriptures, the supreme form of Vishnu, son of Mahāmohātmā, fond of honey, meat, and wine. Receiving the command of Shiva and Shakti, may he grant my desire. I invoke the seven Mothers: Brahmānī, Māheśī, Kaumārī, Vaiṣṇavī, Vārāhī, Māheṃdrī, and fierce Cāmuṇḍā. These are the Mothers of all the worlds; by the Supreme Lord’s command, may they grant what I seek. I behold the one with the face of an intoxicated elephant, son of Gaṅgā and Śaṃkara, whose body is vast as the sky, arms stretching to the directions, eyes shining as the moon, sun, and fire. He is ever worshipped by divine elephants like Airāvata, born from the intoxication of Shiva-knowledge, remover of obstacles for the gods. He removes obstacles for the gods and creates them for demons and others, the Lord of obstacles, devoted to Shiva. Honoring the command of Shiva and Parvati, may he grant my wish. Then I see Ṣaṇmukha, born of Shiva, wielder of spear and thunderbolt, the lord, son of Agni, and also of Aparṇā, of Gaṅgā, of Gaṇāmbā, and of the Kṛttikās. He is always surrounded by Viśākha, Śākha, and Naigameya. Thus, with reverence and devotion, I worship all these divine forms and powers, seeking their grace and the fulfillment of my deepest desire, ever honoring the command of the Supreme Lord and his beloved Shakti.