atmanam-himself; arhayam-as it ought to be done; cakre-did; dhupa-incense; alepa-smearing the body with sandalwood pulp; srak-garlands; adibhih-beginning with; sadhu-saintly, beautifully; alaṅkrta-being decorated; sarva-aṅgah-all over the body; mahisyam-unto the Queen; adadhe-he gave; manah-mind.