नाट्यशास्त्रम् (प्रथम भाग - अभिनवभारती एवं हिन्दी टीका सहित)

-III. 83] PUJA TO THE GODS OF THE STAGE 41

Consecration of the Jarjara

73-74. Having worshipped all the gods in due order, and offering Pūjā to the Jarjara [in the following manner] one should have the obstacles removed.

74-76. [One should fasten a piece of] white cloth at the top [of the Jarjara], blue cloth at the Raudra joint, yellow cloth at the Viṣṇu joint, red cloth at the Skanda joint, and variegated cloth at the lowest joint¹. And garlands, incense and unguents are to be offered to it (the Jarjara) in a fitting manner.

76-77. Having observed all these rites with incense, garlands and unguents one should consecrate¹ the Jarjara with the following Mantra:

77-78. "For putting off obstacles thou hast been made very strong, and as hard as adament, by gods such as Brahman.

78-79. Let Brahman with all other gods protect thy top-most part, Hara (Śiva) the second part, Janārdana (Viṣṇu) the third part, Kumāra (Kārtikeya) the fourth part, and the great Pannagas the fifth part.

80-81. Let all the gods protect thee, and be thou blessed. Thou, the killer of foes, hast been born under Abhijit (Vega), the best of the asterisms. Bring victory and prosperity to the king !"

Homa or pouring ghee into sacrificial fire

81-82. After the Jarjara has thus been worshipped and all offerings have been made to it, one should with appropriate Mantras perform Homa and pour (ghee) into the sacrificial fire.

82-83. After finishing the Homa he should with the fire lighted [in the place of sacrifice] do the cleaning work (?) which is to enhance the brilliance of the king as well as of the female dancers.

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73-74 (B.75b-76a, G.73).
74-76 (B.76b-78a, G.74-75). ¹ For identifying the joints see 78-79 below.
76-77 (B.79b-80a, G.77).
77-78 (B.80b-81a, G 78).
78-80 (B.81b-82, G.79-80a).
80-81 (B. 83b-84a, G.80b-81).
81-82 (B.84b-85a, G. 82).
82-83 (B.85b-86a, G.83).

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