All things that nourish and delight—food, clothing, and enjoyments—arise from the divine source. Thus, worshipping an image fashioned from clay or similar materials can fulfill all desires upon the earth. This sacred practice is open to both men and women: anyone may collect clay from a river, pond, or well. After purifying the clay with fragrant powders and grinding it thoroughly in a clean pavilion, the devotee should mold it by hand, mixing it well with milk, to create the image. The image should be crafted with care, possessing all limbs and sub-limbs, adorned with weapons, and seated in the lotus posture. Once prepared, it is to be worshipped with reverence. One should always honor the images of Gaṇeśa, the Sun, Viṣṇu, the Mother Goddess, and Śiva, as well as the liṅga of Śiva. To achieve the desired fruits, worship must be performed with sixteen offerings, accompanied by sprinkling flowers and ablution with mantras. The main offering should be rice food, measured by a kuḍava; in households, the kuḍava is the standard, while for humans in general, a prastha is prescribed. For the gods, three prasthas are suitable; for the self-born, five prasthas. Knowing these measures, adding two or three more increases the result. By performing a thousand worships, a twice-born attains the world of truth; the measure used is twelve finger-breadths, or even twice or more than that. Above one finger-breadth, the measure is three sets of five; vessels made of iron or wood are known as 'śiva' by the wise. One-eighth of a prastha is considered a prastha; this is regarded as four kuḍavas, ten prasthas, a hundred prasthas, and even a thousand prasthas. For water, oil, and other fragrant substances, the measure should be fitting for each; for humans, sages, and the self-born, this is described as the great worship. From ablution comes self-purification; fragrance bestows merit; the food offering grants longevity and satisfaction; incense brings fulfillment of purpose. The lamp imparts knowledge; betel yields enjoyment. Therefore, one should diligently prepare the sixfold ritual beginning with bathing. Salutation and recitation both grant all desired results; at the end of worship, these should always be performed by those seeking either enjoyment or liberation. Having first worshipped with the mind, one should perform each act with care; by worshipping the gods, one attains the corresponding world. In that intermediate world, the soul enjoys as it desires. The distinctions of these worlds are to be explained; listen with faith, O twice-born. By properly worshipping Vighneśa, one attains desired things in the earthly realm, especially on a Friday or on the fourth day in the bright half of Śrāvaṇa or Bhādrapada. In the constellation of the physician, during the month of Dhanu, Vighneśa should be worshipped according to rule; whether a hundred or a thousand worships, they should be completed in the corresponding number of days. With faith, worship of the gods and fire always grants sons and desired blessings, removes all sins, and destroys every misfortune. The worship of Śiva and others on the days of the week is known to bestow self-purification; it is the foundation for all desired results regarding lunar days, stars, and conjunctions. Because there is neither increase nor decrease, this worship is known as complete and of the nature of Brahman; from sunrise to sunrise, the day is the basis for actions beginning with Brahma. On lunar days and similar occasions, worship of the gods grants complete enjoyment; the earlier part of the day is for the ancestors, especially at night, and is praised. The later part is for the gods, especially during the day, and is commended; if the lunar day extends to sunrise, it should be observed at midday. In matters concerning the gods, one should properly consider auspicious times such as constellations and the like, and then perform worship, recitation, and related rites on the appropriate days. The Vedas declare that worship is performed in this manner; by applying the intended meaning, fulfillment of enjoyment and attainment of results arise from that action. The term 'worship' is renowned in both worldly and Vedic contexts as the application of mental attitude and knowledge for the sake of desired enjoyment. Obligatory and occasional rites are to be performed at their proper times; rites for specific desires are to be done immediately, while obligatory ones are performed daily, monthly, fortnightly, or yearly, as appropriate. The results of each action are attained accordingly, and sins are gradually destroyed. The worship of Mahāgaṇapati is to be performed on the fourth day of the dark fortnight. This worship removes the sins of the fortnight and grants the fruits of the fortnight's enjoyments; when performed on the fourth day in Caitra, it bestows the results of the month. When performed in Siṃha or Bhādrapada, it grants the fruits of the year. On the seventh day, when the star Hasta falls on a Sunday from Śravaṇa onwards, worship is to be performed. On the seventh day of the bright half of Māgha, one should worship the Sun. In Jyeṣṭha or Bhādrapada, on a Monday, on the twelfth day when the star Śravaṇa is present, worship is to be done. On the twelfth day, worship of Viṣṇu is considered auspicious and brings prosperity; in Śrāvaṇa, worship of Viṣṇu is especially known to bestow desired health. By giving twelve items such as cows, with all their accessories, one attains the same result as by offering oblation to Viṣṇu on the twelfth day. On the twelfth day, one should worship twelve Brāhmaṇas, representing the twelve names of Viṣṇu, with sixteen offerings; thereby one attains his favor. In this way, worship of all the gods with their respective twelve names, and the twelvefold worship of Brahmā, becomes pleasing to each deity. In the month of Karkaṭa, on a Monday, on the ninth day when the star Mṛgaśīrṣa is present, one who desires prosperity should worship the Mother, who bestows all fruits of enjoyment. The ninth day of the bright half of Āśvayuja grants all desired results; especially on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight, when it falls on a Sunday. On the day of Ārdrā or Mahārdrā, worship of Śiva is especially praised; on the fourteenth day of the dark half of Māgha, it bestows all desired results. It grants long life, removes death, and bestows all accomplishments for people; in the month of Jyeṣṭha, on the day of Mahārdrā and on the fourteenth day as well.