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माघं भाद्रं विशिष्टं तु सर्वकालोत्तमोत्तमम् । एकवारं मिताशीतु वाग्यतो नियतेंद्रि यः ३६ ।
The months of Māgha and Bhādrapada are the most auspicious of all occasions. During the days of Japa be shall take only a single meal during the day in limited quantities. He shall abstain from useless talk and curb all his sense organs.
english translation
स्वस्य राजपितृ-णां च शुश्रूषणं च नित्यशः । सहस्रजपमात्रेण भवेच्छुद्धोऽन्यथा ऋणी ३७ ।
He shall uninterruptedly render service to his parents and the king, or any master whom he serves. By performing the Japa a thousand times, he shall be free from indebtedness, otherwise not.
english translation
पंचाक्षरं पंचलक्षं जपेच्छिवमनुस्मरन् । पद्मासनस्थं शिवदं गंगाचंद्र कलान्वितम् ३८ ।
One should chant the Panchakshara mantra 5 lakh times, meditating on Lord Shiva, seated in Padmasana, adorned with the Ganga, the moon, and other divine symbols.
english translation
वामोरुस्थितशक्त्या च विराजं तं महागणैः । मृगटंकधरं देवं वरदाभयपाणिकम् ३९ ।
With the energy of the left side, He shines with the great Ganas (attendants of Lord Shiva). He is the deity holding a tiger skin, with a hand raised in blessing and protection (Varada and Abhaya mudras).
english translation
सदानुग्रहकर्त्तारं सदा शिवमनुस्मरन् । संपूज्य मनसा पूर्वं हृदिवासूर्यमंडले 1-17-४० ।
By constantly remembering Shiva, the eternal bestower of grace, and mentally worshiping Him first, one should offer worship with the heart centered in the solar (Sūrya) mandala.
english translation