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## Translation:
**Somasen Bhattaraka has described the characteristics of the Kund in the Jal-homa (water offering) dedicated to Shri Jinendra Dev. The Kund should be made of copper, clay, or similar materials. The work should be initiated in the Kund. Offer Tarpan (libations) to the Tithi Devata (deities of the lunar days), Surya (Sun) and other planets, and other deities. A wise Shravak (lay follower) should perform the holy Jal-homa to pacify the malefic planets. **
**Meaning:** Construct a round Kund of copper, clay, etc. and perform the Homa in it for peace and to please the Tithi Devata, etc. || 165 ||
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**The Kund should be adorned with sandalwood, rice grains, and garlands, and filled with pure Tirtha (sacred water). It should be placed on clean and washed rice grains. The Pujaka Acharya (priest) should perform the Jal-homa. **
**Meaning:** Apply sandalwood paste, etc. to the Kund, fill it with pure Tirtha water, place it on washed and cleaned rice grains, and perform the Homa in it. || 166 || 167 ||
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**Offer Homa to the Dikpalas (guardians of the directions) with seven types of grains, and to the Navagrahas (nine planets) with three types of grains. Also offer cooked rice and coconut according to your capacity. **
**Meaning:** In this Jal-kund, offer Homa to the Dikpalas with seven types of grains, to the Navagrahas with three types of grains, and also offer cooked rice and coconut according to your capacity. || 168 ||
**Perform Achaman (ritual sipping of water), Tarpan (libations), and Pranayama (breathing exercises) according to the prescribed rituals. Also perform all the rituals in this Jal-kund with utmost care. **
**Meaning:** During this Jal-homa, perform Achaman, Tarpan, and Pranayama according to the prescribed rituals. Also perform all the rituals in this Jal-kund with utmost care. || 169 ||
**O Dikpalas! You are the ones who punish the world for its wrongdoings. Therefore, I have started this work for the Jinabhisheka (consecration of the Jina image). You are bound by the devotion to the Dharma (righteousness) and the service of the Bhagavat (the Lord). You are eager to serve and have come close to me with your hands raised in respect. You have rejected all other offerings and are filled with enthusiasm for this auspicious bath ceremony. **