Passage 3

In English

The principle points, out which deity is responsible for what function and describes the deity's special characteristics. is described as (the bearer of the Trident) and (the deity with three eyes) is described as the bearer of the conch, the discus and the mace. is described as one having the peacock's feather (on his head). is described as the wielder of the bow. The ritual worships the different deities with their distinctive features. The ritual-lays down nine. different ways in which the Divine can be worshipped, such ,as listening, chanting the name, etc. All forms of worship, are presided over by these four feminine deities. Though the names, are different, the goal is one.