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द्वारपालं सदा द्वारि तिष्ठंतं च महोदरम् ॥ पूजयित्वा ततः पश्चात्पूजयेद्गिरिजां सतीम् ॥३१॥
The big-bellied Gaṇeśa, the gate-keeper of the lord, shall be worshipped. Goddess Satī, Girijā shall be worshipped then.
english translation
चंदनैः कुंकुमैश्चैव धूपैर्दीपैरनेकशः ॥ नैवेद्यैर्विविधैश्चैव पूजयित्वा ततश्शिवम्॥३२॥
With sandalwood paste, kumkuma, incense, and many lamps, and with a variety of food offerings (naivedya), one should worship Lord Shiva thoroughly.
english translation
नमस्कृत्य पुनस्तत्र गच्छेच्च शिवसन्निधौ॥ यदि गेहे पार्थिवीं वा हैमीं वा राजतीं तथा ॥ ३३ ॥
Having offered salutations once more, one should return again into the presence of Lord Shiva — whether He is established in one's home as an image made of clay, gold, or silver.
english translation
धातुजन्यां तथैवान्यां पारदां वा प्रकल्पयेत् ॥ नमस्कृत्य पुनस्तां च पूजयेद्भक्तितत्परः ॥३४॥
One may consecrate an image of Shiva made from metal, other materials, or even sacred mercury (pārada). Having bowed down to it, one should again and again worship it, being fully absorbed in devotion.
english translation
तस्यां तु पूजितायां वै सर्वे स्युः पूजितास्तदा ॥ स्थापयेच्च मृदा लिंगं विधाय विधिपूर्वकम् ॥३५॥
When that (form of Shiva) is worshipped, then all the gods are worshipped as well. One should establish a Shiva Linga made of clay, following the proper rituals and procedures.
english translation