iti-thus; abhistuya-offering prayers; vara-dam-who bestows benedictions; sri-nivasam-unto Lord Visnu, the abode of the goddess of fortune; sriya saha-with Laksmi; tat-then; nihsarya-removing; upaharanam-the paraphernalia for worship; dattva-after offering; acamanam-water for washing the hands and mouth; arcayet-one should worship.