O Śaṅkara, hear now the sacred method of worshipping Sūrya, as revealed in the glorious Garuḍa Purāṇa. The worship begins with the invocation, “Om, obeisance to Padmā.” In the east and in all other directions, Rudra is to be worshipped in turn, each with their own mantra: “Om vāṃ, obeisance to Dīptā,” “Om vūṃ, obeisance to Bhadrā,” “Om vauṃ, obeisance to Vibhūti,” “Om vaṃ, obeisance to Vaidyutā,” and “Om ro, obeisance to Sarvatomukhī.” In the very center, the worshipper offers homage with “Om, obeisance to Arkāsana.” O Śaṅkara, listen also to the Hraṃ mantras, by which one invokes, installs, and establishes the presence of the deity. With the showing of the proper mudrā, or with the root mantra, the devotee should visualize the Lord, radiant and mounted upon a single-wheeled chariot, two-armed and holding a lotus. In this way, one is to always meditate upon Sūrya. Now, hear the root mantra. For three days, the worshipper should display the lotus mudrā and the disc mudrā, reciting: “Om, to Arkā, for the head, svāhā;” “Om huṃ, for the armor, huṃ;” and “Om vaḥ, for the missile, phaṭ.” In the southeast, or in the northwest, or in the southwest, Hara is to be worshipped. In all directions, Rudra is to be honored with the missile, and Soma, shining with white brilliance, is worshipped as well. In the south, Rudra is again to be worshipped, and alongside him, the preceptor, who shares his color, is to be honored. In the southeast, Mars, red as burning charcoal, is worshipped. In the northwest, Rahu is worshipped, with offerings placed in a vessel shaped like a Nandyavarta. O great god, listen to the mantras for these deities: “Om soṃ, obeisance to Soma; Om bṛṃ, obeisance to Brihaspati; Om aṃ, obeisance to Angaraka; Om raṃ, obeisance to Rahu.” Having offered water for washing the feet and other items to Sūrya with the root mantra, and having recited it eight thousand times, the offerings are presented to him. To Sūrya, one offers the mantra: “Om tejaścaṇḍāya huṃ phaṭ svadhā svāhā pauṣaṭ,” together with sesame and rice, anointed with red sandalwood. The offering vessel is then placed upon the head, and the devotee goes down to the ground on the knees. First, the group of teachers is worshipped: “Om aṃ, obeisance to the teachers.” Then, all the gods are honored. Thus, the worship of Sūrya is fulfilled, and the devotee who performs this rite attains the world of Viṣṇu. With this, the forty-ninth chapter, “The Method of Worshipping Sūrya,” in the Ācāra section of the Garuḍa Purāṇa, comes to a close. Now, O bearer of the conch and discus, listen to the worship of Maheshvari as it is described, O bull-bannered one. Having performed the nyāsa rites within the sacred mandala, one proceeds to worship Maheshvara. The worship begins: “Om hāṃ, O deity of Shiva’s seat, come.” Then, with reverence, the devotee offers salutations to Ganapati, Nandi, Gaṅgā, and Mahākāla, each with the mantra “Om hāṃ, obeisance.” These deities are to be worshipped at the doors with offerings of bath, fragrant substances, and other honors. Further, the teachers, Ananta, Knowledge, Sovereignty, Ignorance, Non-sovereignty, Adhaschanda, Karnika, Jyeshtha, Kali, Balapramathini, Manonmani, the very form of Shiva, and Shiva himself are all worshipped with their respective mantras. Protection is invoked for the head, armor, and weapon. The devotee continues: “Om Hām, obeisance for accomplishment; Om Hām, obeisance to the lightning; Om Hām, obeisance to awakening; Om Hām, obeisance to Svadhā.” The eight aspects of Truth, established from the beginning, are to be revered. The aspects of Vāmadeva are honored: “Om Hām, obeisance to Vāmadeva; Om Hām, obeisance to protection; Om Hām, obeisance to the maiden; Om Hām, obeisance to the mother; Om Hām, obeisance to growth; Om Rā, obeisance to the three; Om Hām, obeisance to Mohinī.” Thirteen aspects of Vāmadeva are to be known and worshipped. In the same manner, the aspects of Tatpuruṣa are honored: “Om Hām, obeisance to Tatpuruṣa; Om Hām, obeisance to establishment; Om Hām, obeisance to peace; Om Hām, obeisance to thirst.” The aspects of Īśāna are then worshipped: “Om Hām, obeisance to Īśāna; Om Hām, obeisance to Aṅgadā; Om Hām, obeisance to Marīcī.” Know that there are five aspects of Īśāna. The attendants of Śiva, Agni the lord of brilliance, Nirṛti the lord of spirits, Vāyu the lord of breath, Īśāna the lord of all knowledge, and Brahmā the lord of all worlds are all honored with the mantra, “Om Hām, obeisance.” Invocation, installation, and the establishing of presence are then performed, along with the placement of the sacred principles, the showing of appropriate gestures, and salutations. The worship continues with anointing, bathing, and fragrant unguents, followed by the lighting of the lamp, offering of food, and the anointing of the hands. The ritual is adorned with dance, the use of umbrella and other sacred implements, and the showing of gestures. With the root-mantra, one performs recitation, worship, and makes offerings. Thus, in the Śrī Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa, in the First Section of the Eastern Part, in the Conduct Section, the fortieth chapter named “The Procedure for Worship of Maheśvara” is concluded.