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रुद्रा वामादयस्त्वष्टौ पूर्वादिदलतः क्रमात् ॥ कर्णिकायां च वैराग्यं बीजेषु नव शक्तयः ॥ १६ ॥
The eight Rudras, headed by Vāma, are placed in order from the east and the west. The nine energies in the ear and detachment in the seeds.
english translation
स्कन्दे शिवात्मको धर्मो नाले ज्ञानं शिवाश्रयम् ॥ कर्णिकोपरि चाग्नेयं मंडलं सौरमैन्दवम् ॥ १७ ॥
In Skanda, religion is based on Lord Śiva, and in Nala, knowledge is the shelter of Lord Śiva. Above the earlobe is the southern orb of the solar and moon.
english translation
शिवविद्यात्मतत्त्वाख्यं तत्त्वत्रयमतः परम् ॥ सर्वासनोपरि सुखं विचित्रकुसुमान्वितम् ॥ १८ ॥
There are three elements beyond this, known as the Śiva-vidyā-atma-tattva. It was comfortable on all the seats and decorated with wonderful flowers.
english translation
पञ्चावरणसंयुक्तं पूजयेदंबया सह ॥ शुद्धस्फटिकसंकाशं प्रसन्नं शीतलद्युतिम् ॥ १९ ॥
Along with Amba, one should worship the Lord with five covers. It was like pure crystal and had a cheerful cool glow.
english translation
विद्युद्वलयसंकाशजटामुकुटभूषितम् ॥ शार्दूलचर्मवसनं किञ्चित्स्मितमुखांबुजम् ॥ २० ॥
He was adorned with a crown of matted hair that resembled a ring of lightning. He was dressed in tiger skin and had a slightly smiling face.
english translation