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ऋषय ऊचुः । सूत सूत महाभाग व्यासशिष्य नमोस्तु ते । सम्यगुक्तं त्वया तात पार्थिवार्चाविधानकम् १ ।
The sages said:O Sūta, O Sūta the fortunate, disciple of Vyāsa, obeisance be to Thee. Thou hast clearly explained the procedure of the worship of the earthen phallic images.
english translation
कामनाभेदमाश्रित्य संख्यां ब्रूहि विधानतः । शिवपार्थिवलिंगानां कृपया दीनवत्सल २ ।
Now kindly explain the number of phallic images as based on the wishes one may have. Thou art favourably disposed to the distressed and the miserable.
english translation
सूत उवाच । शृणुध्वमृषयः सर्वे पार्थिवार्चाविधानकम् । यस्यानुष्ठानमात्रेण कृतकृत्यो भवेन्नरः ३ ।
Sūta said: O sages, you listen to the rules of procedure in the worship of earthen phallic image, by following which a man reaps full satisfaction.
english translation
अकृत्वा पार्थिवं लिंगं योन्यदेवं प्रपूजयेत् । वृथा भवति सा पूजा दमदानादिकं वृथा ४ ।
If any one worships another deity without making the earthen phallic image, his worship shall be fruitless. His restraint and charitable gifts go in vain.
english translation
संख्या पार्थिवलिंगानां यथाकामं निगद्यते । संख्या सद्यो मुनिश्रेष्ठ निश्चयेन फलप्रदा ५ ।
The number of earthen phallic images in regard to different desires is being stipulated which will, O foremost among sages, certainly yield the benefit.
english translation