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जयजयेति शब्दश्च सेवितं भक्त पूजकैः ॥ तेजसा दुःसहेनैव दुर्लक्ष्यं देवसेवितम् ॥ ५१ ॥
The word 'Jayajaye' (Victory to you) is chanted and revered by devotees in their worship. With great intensity and strength, this word is also worshipped by the gods and is not to be overlooked.
english translation
शरण्यं सर्वसत्त्वानां प्रसन्नमुखपंकजम् ॥ वेदैश्शास्त्रैर्यथा गीतं विष्णुब्रह्मनुतं सदा ॥ ५२ ॥
He is the refuge of all beings, the lotus-faced one with a pleasing expression. He is always praised by the Vedas and scriptures, and his glory is extolled by Lord Vishnu and Brahma.
english translation
भक्तवत्सलमानंदं शिवमावाहयाम्यहम्॥ एवं ध्वात्वा शिवं साम्बमासनं परिकल्पयेत् ॥५३॥
I invoke Lord Shiva, the one who is full of love for his devotees and brings immense bliss. After invoking him with these words, one should prepare a seat (for meditation) in reverence to Lord Sambhu.
english translation
चतुर्थ्यंतपदेनैव सर्वं कुर्याद्यथाक्रमम् ॥ ततः पाद्यं प्रदद्याद्वै ततोर्घ्यं शंकराय च ॥५४॥
Worship shall be performed with the names ending in dative case. Pādya and Arghya shall be offered to Śiva.
english translation
ततश्चाचमनं कृत्वा शंभवे परमात्मने ॥ पश्चाच्च पंचभिर्द्रव्यैः स्नापयेच्छंकरं मुदा ॥५५॥
After offering Ācamana, the supreme Ātman Śiva shall be bathed with five materials (milk, curds, honey, etc.)
english translation