ऋषय ऊचुः । कथं लिंगं प्रतिष्ठाप्यं कथं वातस्य लक्षणम् । कथं वा तत्समभ्यर्च्यं देशे काले च केन हि १ ।
The sages said: How is the phallic form of Śiva to be installed? What are the characteristic features of the form? How is it to be worshipped? What is the appropriate time and place for worship. What sort of performer he must be?
Sūta said: I shall tell you everything for your sake, please listen attentively. The time must be convenient and auspicious. The place must be a holy centre. It can be on the bank of a river or anywhere facilitating a daily worship.
कल्पलक्षणसंयुक्तं लिंगं पूजाफलं लभेत् । सर्वलक्षणसंयुक्तं सद्यः पूजाफलप्रदम् ४ ।
If it has all the characteristics mentioned in the sacred texts, the devotee derives the fruit of worship. If it has all characteristics, it accords the fruit of worship instantaneously.
चरे विशिष्यते सूक्ष्मं स्थावरे स्थूलमेव हि । सलक्षणं सपीठं च स्थापयेच्छिवनिर्मितम् ५ ।
A subtle one is recommended if it be mobile and a gross one if it is stationary. The phallic emblem of good characteristics shall be set up in the seat of the same sort.