प्रकृत्यपार्थिवं लिंगं योन्यदेवं प्रपूजयेत् । वृथा भवति सा पूजा स्नानदानादिकं वृथा १६ ।
Discarding the worship of the earthen phallic image if any one were to worship another deity, that worship becomes fruitless. Ceremonial ablutions, charitable gifts etc. are of no avail.
पार्थिवाराधनं पुण्यं धन्यमायुर्विवर्धनम् । तुष्टिदं पुष्टिदंश्रीदं कार्यं साधकसत्तमैः १७ ।
The propitiation of the earthen phallic image is sanctifying, bestower of bliss, longevity, satiety, nourishment and fortune. It must be observed by all good aspirants.
यथा लब्धोपचारैश्च भक्त्या श्रद्धासमन्वितः । पूजयेत्पार्थिवं लिंगं सर्वकामार्थसिद्धिदम् १८ ।
A devotee endowed with unflinching faith shall worship the earthen phallic image with such modes of service as are easily available. It accords the achievement of all desired objects.
He who worships the earthen phallic image after constructing an auspicious altar becomes affluent and glorious here itself and becomes Rudra in the end.