O foremost of Brahmins, listen to the sacred procedure by which the mind, filled with devotion, may long for its highest fruit. Take half a measure of wheat flour, measured according to the standard of a seṭaka. This flour, dear to Lord Hari, should be offered to Him, mixed with pure ghee that delights His heart. Add to it the sacred water of the Ganges, sweet honey, and the five nectars so beloved by the Lord. Adorn the offering with fragrant flowers and other pleasing items, and let it be accompanied by delightful Vedic chants. Present also sweet foods and drinks, respectful gifts, a variety of edibles, cooked dishes, and fruits. Let the worship be performed surrounded by Brahmins and one’s own family, all filled with faith and reverence. As part of the ceremony, recite the ancient stories—the history of the king, the Bhillas, and the merchants—so that their merits may be remembered. After the worship, one should partake of the prasāda, the sacred favor of the Lord, honoring it without hesitation. O best of the Brahmins, those who worship Satyanārāyaṇa in this manner, following these rules, will in the end attain nearness to the Lord and rejoice together with Him. Having thus instructed, Lord Viṣṇu disappeared from sight, and happiness filled the Brahmin’s heart. That very day, with what he had received through alms, the Brahmin worshipped Nārāyaṇa with devotion. Without seeking any reward for himself, he was blessed with abundant wealth. He recounted the entire event to his wife, who rejoiced with him. She gathered their relatives, friends, and all those nearby, and together they worshipped Satyanārāyaṇa with deep devotion. The Blessed Lord was pleased by their faith and offered to grant them whatever they wished, bestowing happiness both in this world and the next. The Lord gave them a splendid chariot, a majestic elephant, a beautiful house, a fine horse, and a golden necklace. When Hari said, “So be it,” He vanished from their sight. The family bowed down to the ground in reverence and received the Lord’s favor with gratitude. From that day onward, the worship of Satyanārāyaṇa spread throughout the world. Among those who became devoted to this worship was King Candracūḍa, renowned for his protection of his people. He was peaceful, gentle in speech, steadfast, and ever devoted to Nārāyaṇa. In time, a fierce and powerful battle broke out, and Candracūḍa’s great army marched toward the city of Yama. In that battle, five thousand foot soldiers perished and reached the heavenly city. The most fortunate king was then attacked by deceitful mlecchas, yet he survived. Later, King Candracūḍa journeyed to the sacred city of Kāśī under the pretense of pilgrimage. There, he beheld a city rich in wealth and grain—an unsurpassed wonder that filled him with amazement. He heard of Sadānanda, a devoted worshipper of Satyadeva, and, upon meeting him, offered salutations, saying, “O king of the twice-born, salutations to you, Sadānanda of great wisdom.” It was known that the blessed Lord Janārdana, beloved of Lakṣmī, is pleased by such devotion, bestowing prosperity, children, and victory everywhere. The vow of Satyanārāyaṇa brings satisfaction to Śrīpati, the Lord of Fortune. To honor this, one should construct an archway adorned with banana pillars, and in the midst of it, have a beautiful altar built by the twice-born. Worship should be performed with fragrances and other offerings, all filled with loving devotion. Having heard these instructions, King Candracūḍa worshipped the deity with great faith in Kāśī, thus fulfilling the sacred vow and receiving the Lord’s blessings.