जपध्यानमयं किंचित्किंचित्सर्वमयं तथा क्रियामयं तथा भिन्नं होमदानार्चनक्रमात्
Some consist of recitation and meditation, and some of all these together; ritual action is also distinct, according to the sequence of offering, giving, and worship.
सर्वशक्तिमतामेव नान्येषां सफलं भवेत् शक्तिश्चाज्ञा मदेशस्य शिवस्य परमात्मनः
Only for those possessing all powers do these acts bear fruit, not for others; and the power is the command of me, Shiva, the Supreme Self.
तस्मात्काम्यानि कर्माणि कुर्यादाज्ञाधरोद्विजः अथ वक्ष्यामि काम्यं हि चेहामुत्र फलप्रदम्
Therefore, a twice-born should perform optional acts according to command; now I will speak of those optional acts that yield results here and hereafter.
शैवैर्माहेश्वरैश्चैव कार्यमंतर्बहिः क्रमात् शिवो महेश्वरश्चेति नात्यंतमिह भिद्यते
By Shaivas and Maheshvaras, acts should be performed both inwardly and outwardly, in due order; Shiva and Maheshvara—here, there is no absolute distinction.
यथा तथा न भिद्यंते शैवा माहेश्वरा अपि शिवाश्रिता हि ते शैवा ज्ञानयज्ञरता नराः
In whatever way, the Shaivas and the Maheshvaras are not divided; for those devoted to Shiva are called Shaivas, men who delight in the sacrifice of knowledge.
माहेश्वरास्समाख्याता कर्मयज्ञरता भुवि तस्मादाभ्यन्तरे कुर्युः शैवा माहेश्वरा वहिः
Those who are devoted to ritual sacrifice in this world are known as Maheshvaras; therefore, let them act inwardly as Shaivas, and outwardly as Maheshvaras.
न तु प्रयोगो भिद्येत वक्ष्यमाणस्य कर्मणः परीक्ष्य भूमिं विधिवद्गंधवर्णरसादिभिः
But the procedure for the ritual to be described should not be altered; let the ground be examined according to rule, by its fragrance, color, taste, and so on.
मनोभिलषिते तत्र वितानविततांबरे सुप्रलिप्ते महीपृष्ठे दर्पणोदरसंनिभे
There, where the mind desires, on ground well-smeared, spread with cloth above and below, smooth as the surface of a mirror—
प्राचीमुत्पादयेत्पूर्वं शास्त्रदृष्टेन वर्त्मना एकहस्तं द्विहस्तं वा मण्डलं परिकल्पयेत्
First, let one mark out the east, by the path prescribed in the scriptures; then, let one prepare a circle, one or two cubits in size.
आलिखेद्विमलं पद्ममष्टपत्रं सकर्णिकम् रत्नहेमादिभिश्चूर्णैर्यथासंभवसंभृतैः
Let one draw a pure eight-petaled lotus with a central pericarp, using powders of gems, gold, and the like, as available.
पञ्चावरणसंयुक्तं बहुशोभासमन्वितम् दलेषु सिद्धयः कल्प्याः केसरेषु सशक्तिकाः
It should be furnished with five enclosures, adorned with great beauty; in the petals, the perfections are to be placed, and in the filaments, the powers.
रुद्रा वामादयस्त्वष्टौ पूर्वादिदलतः क्रमात् कर्णिकायां च वैराग्यं बीजेषु नव शक्तयः
The eight Rudras, beginning with Vama, are to be placed in order from the eastern petal; in the pericarp, detachment; in the seeds, the nine powers.
स्कन्दे शिवात्मको धर्मो नाले ज्ञानं शिवाश्रयम् कर्णिकोपरि चाग्नेयं मंडलं सौरमैन्दवम्
On the stalk, the dharma whose essence is Shiva; in the stem, knowledge resting on Shiva; above the pericarp, the circles of fire, sun, and moon.
शिवविद्यात्मतत्त्वाख्यं तत्त्वत्रयमतः परम् सर्वासनोपरि सुखं विचित्रकुसुमान्वितम्
Above these, the three principles called the essence of Shiva, knowledge, and reality; above all seats, comfortably adorned with various flowers.
पञ्चावरणसंयुक्तं पूजयेदंबया सह शुद्धस्फटिकसंकाशं प्रसन्नं शीतलद्युतिम्
With five enclosures, let one worship together with Ambika, pure as crystal, serene, and shining with a cool radiance.
विद्युद्वलयसंकाशजटामुकुटभूषितम् शार्दूलचर्मवसनं किञ्चित्स्मितमुखांबुजम्
Adorned with a crown of matted hair like a circle of lightning, clothed in tiger skin, with a face like a lotus just touched by a smile.
रक्तपद्मदलप्रख्यपादपाणितलाधरम् सर्वलक्षणसंपन्नं सर्वाभरणभूषितम्
With feet, hands, and lips resembling red lotus petals, endowed with all auspicious marks, adorned with every ornament.
दिव्यायुधवरैर्युक्तं दिव्यगंधानुलेपनम् पञ्चवक्त्रं दशभुजं चन्द्रखण्डशिखामणिम्
Equipped with divine weapons, anointed with divine fragrances, five-faced, ten-armed, crowned with a crescent moon jewel.
अस्य पूर्वमुखं सौम्यं बालार्कसदृशप्रभम् त्रिलोचनारविंदाढ्यं कृतबालेंदुशेखरम्
His eastern face is gentle, radiant like the rising sun, adorned with three lotus-like eyes, and crowned with a young crescent moon.
दक्षिणं नीलजीमूतसमानरुचिरप्रभम् भ्रुकुटीकुटिलं घोरं रक्तवृत्तेक्षणत्रयम्
His southern face shines with the brilliance of a dark raincloud, fierce with furrowed brows, and three eyes encircled with red.
दंष्ट्राकरालं दुर्धर्षं स्फुरिताधरपल्लवम् उत्तरं विद्रुमप्रख्यं नीलालकविभूषितम्
With protruding fangs, formidable, lips quivering, his northern face is like coral, adorned with dark locks of hair.
सविलासं त्रिनयनं चन्द्राभरणशेखरम् पश्चिमं पूर्णचन्द्राभं लोचनत्रितयोज्ज्वलम्
Playful, three-eyed, crowned with a crescent moon ornament, his western face is full like the moon, with three shining eyes.
चन्द्ररेखाधरं सौम्यं मंदस्मितमनोहरम् पञ्चमं स्फटिकप्रख्यमिंदुरेखासमुज्ज्वलम्
With a crescent moon adorning his lips, gentle and captivating with a soft smile, the fifth one shines like crystal, radiant with the brilliance of the lunar line.
अतीव सौम्यमुत्फुल्ललोचनत्रितयोज्ज्वलम् दक्षिणे शूलपरशुवज्रखड्गानलोज्ज्वलम्
He is exceedingly gentle, his three blossoming eyes shining; on his right, he holds a trident, axe, thunderbolt, and sword, all blazing with fire.
सव्ये च नागनाराचघण्टापाशांकुशोज्ज्वलम् निवृत्त्याजानुसंबद्धमानाभेश्च प्रतिष्ठया
On his left, he is resplendent with a serpent, arrow, bell, noose, and goad; his form is bound from the knees by the power of restraint and established by the measure of honor.
आकंठं विद्यया तद्वदाललाटं तु शांतया तदूर्ध्वं शांत्यतीताख्यकलया परया तथा
Up to his neck, he is enveloped by knowledge; likewise, his forehead is adorned with peace, and above that, with the supreme energy known as transcending peace.
पञ्चाध्वव्यापिनं साक्षात्कलापञ्चकविग्रहम् ईशानमुकुटं देवं पुरुषाख्यं पुरातनम्
He pervades the five paths, manifest as the embodiment of the five energies, the ancient Lord called Puruṣa, crowned as Īśāna.
अघोरहृदयं तद्वद्वामगुह्यं महेश्वरम् सद्यपादं च तन्मूर्तिमष्टत्रिंशत्कलामयम्
His heart is Aghora, his left secret part is Maheśvara, his foot is Sadya, and his form is composed of thirty-eight energies.
मातृकामयमीशानं पञ्चब्रह्ममयं तथा ओंकाराख्यमयं चैव हंसशक्त्या समन्वितम्
Īśāna is composed of the mothers, of the five Brahmas, and of the syllable Oṃ, united with the power of the Swan.
तथेच्छात्मिकया शक्त्या समारूढांकमंडलम् ज्ञानाख्यया दक्षिणतो वामतश्च क्रियाख्यया
Thus, mounted upon the circle with the power of will, with the power of knowledge on the right and the power of action on the left.