May diseases vanish from every land, and may the fields of the farmers yield abundant harvests. After performing these rites, according to his means and ability, one should satisfy the poor and destitute, sharing blessings with those in need. Just as countless water-drops arise upon my body, so too are the merits multiplied for whoever establishes my image upon the earth, free from all pride and arrogance. O blessed one, I have now described to you the proper installation of my stone image. Thus concludes the one hundred eighty-second chapter, entitled ‘The Installation of the Stone Image,’ in the glorious Varaha Purana. Now, O Earth, listen as I again explain the installation of a clay image. First, a clay image must be fashioned, unbroken and without cracks, sturdy and whole. Whoever, having made such an image, remains devoted to my rites, shall indeed receive my favor. If wooden images are not available, then a clay one should be made in their place. The methods prescribed for copper, bell-metal, silver, gold, or tin may also be applied to clay. Another form of worship for me upon the altar is through the acceptance of offerings, performed according to these methods. Considering his own household, one who is intent upon fulfilling desires may worship me in this way. Know, O Earth, that by these procedures I am established without doubt. Whoever performs my rites, whether with mantras or according to the prescribed rules, I grant each respective fruit with a pleased inner self. My devotee, ever constant and always engaged in action, should offer to me a simple handful of water; by this act, my supreme delight is attained. One who, with a tranquil inner self, continually contemplates me, is most dear to me. All this, most secret and carefully guarded, has now been revealed to you. On the day of hearing, under the proper constellation, one should perform the consecration of the image. The ritual begins by mixing pañcagavya—the five sacred products of the cow—with fragrant substances and water. With focused mind, the devotee recites the following mantra: “You, the creator of all worlds, by whose grace the worlds exist—the cause of causes, of fierce energy, radiant, the Great Person—salutations, again and again.” Using this mantra, and taking four vessels, the devotee installs my image. Next, another mantra is recited: “Om. Having obtained Varuṇa, the ocean, and having been duly worshipped, the self becomes most pleased; Agni, Earth, and all the waters—because of whom all these always exist—I bow.” After bathing the image according to the prescribed method and with devotion to my rites, one should offer aguru, incense with camphor, and saffron. Following the offering of incense, the devotee presents yellow cloth, reciting: “Always pleased with yellow cloth, when He is pleased, the world is pleased.” With this mantra, the cloth is offered as is proper. According to the previously described procedure, a gift vessel should also be presented. Then, recite the mantra: “May there be peace for the gods, for Brahmins, warriors, and people. May the god Parjanya send rain, and may the earth be filled with crops.” Afterwards, having worshipped the devotees of Bhagavān, one should honor the Brahmins. One should speak without error, and then perform the dismissal in the proper manner. The devotees and Brahmins should be worshipped with garments, ornaments, and decorations. Whoever worships the teacher with devotion, following the prescribed rite, receives blessings; when pleased, even a king may grant, though with difficulty, the worth of a village. In the same way, in my scriptures, by my own auspicious command, whoever establishes me by this procedure, receives my favor and blessings.