The two sages, having completed their sacred actions, ascended to the summit of a celestial chariot and journeyed onward until they reached the supreme and glorious abode of Lord Vishnu. There, in that divine realm, they enjoyed heavenly pleasures for a long time, their hearts filled with contentment and bliss, O best of sages. Even in that exalted place, the fullness of prosperity was theirs only through the grace earned by service to Hari. Such a result, difficult even for the gods to obtain, was attained by them through their devotion. It was established, O Brahmin, that the highest good is achieved in this way. If such a blessed outcome is born merely from the act of giving land, O lord of the earth, how much greater must it be when such offerings are made with true faith! Having received their rewards, those praiseworthy spouses, too, returned to their own abode. Service to the Lord is remembered as a wish-fulfilling cow for all; it grants the highest good and bestows the fruits of all desires. Whoever recites or even hears this sacred account also attains supreme delight. O best of sages, know that the fivefold worship of Hari is rare in all the worlds and is renowned among the wise. It is the source of dharma, desire, wealth, and liberation. In the bright fortnight of the month of Mārgaśīrṣa, on the tenth day, one should engage in this worship with controlled senses. After properly honoring the gods and performing the five great sacrifices, one should rise early on the eleventh day and bathe the Lord of lords with the five nectars, as prescribed by the sacred rite. One should offer incense, lamps, various offerings, betel leaves, and circumambulate the Lord with devotion. With folded hands, offer salutations to Him whose very form is knowledge and who bestows knowledge, saying, “Salutations to you!” Thus, bowing to Vāsudeva, the Lord of gods and remover of all distress, one should resolve: “From today onward, O Keśava, I will observe the Pañcarātra fast without food.” With the senses restrained, the fast for the Lord is thus completed. On the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth days, one should continue in self-control. On the eleventh day and on the full moon, it is also prescribed to keep vigil through the night. One should offer sesame into the fire and give sesame in charity as well. After sipping pañcagavya, one should worship Hari according to the prescribed rite. Then, together with one’s relatives, one should partake of food, observing silence. In the bright fortnight, a man should perform this vow as before, following the rule. On the twelfth day, with concentrated mind, one should again partake of pañcagavya. After worship, the self-controlled devotee should give a gift to the priest—a full water-pot, adorned with fragrant substances and accompanied by a fee, should be offered to a Brahmin who knows the Self. With a prayer—“O Mādhava, be well-pleased by the supreme gift of food”—one should, to the best of one’s ability and together with relatives, eat in silence. One who observes this vow never returns again from the world of Brahmā. This observance is like a forest fire to all accumulated sins. Such is the fruit obtained by men from this fast: they are freed from the most terrible afflictions, even those numbering in the millions. This practice destroys all sins, is supremely meritorious, and bestows benefit upon all the worlds. Likewise, in the month of Ashvina, a twice-born should perform this observance, consuming pañcagavya and sleeping near the image of Vishnu. Thus, the path is set for those who seek the highest good, and the blessings of Lord Hari are made manifest to the devoted.