In the end, those who had drawn near to the Lord found joy together with Him. After bestowing His words of blessing, Viṣṇu vanished from sight, and the devoted Brahmin, too, was filled with happiness. That day, the Brahmin reflected with gratitude: “With what I have gained through alms, I have been able to worship Nārāyaṇa.” Remarkably, without even asking for it, he received abundant wealth. He hurried home and recounted the entire wondrous event to his wife, who rejoiced with him. Overcome with happiness, she called together their relatives, friends, and neighbors to share in their good fortune. Their devotion touched the heart of the Blessed Lord Satyanārāyaṇa Himself, who was pleased by their sincere worship. The Brahmin humbly requested whatever blessings they desired, and happiness was granted to them both in this world and the next. Lavish gifts followed: a chariot, a splendid elephant, a beautiful house, a fine horse, and a golden necklace. Hari, the Lord, declared, “So be it,” and then vanished from their sight. The Brahmin and his family bowed low to the ground with reverence, gratefully receiving these divine favors. From that time onward, the worship of Satyanārāyaṇa began to spread throughout the world, inspiring countless others with its promise of grace and prosperity. Among those touched by this wave of devotion was a king named Candracūḍa, renowned for his steadfast protection of his people. He was peaceful, gentle in speech, unwavering in purpose, and deeply devoted to Nārāyaṇa. Yet, a fierce and mighty battle arose against his kingdom. Candracūḍa’s great army marched to the city of Yama, and five thousand foot soldiers perished, finding their way to the city of heaven. The fortunate king himself was set upon by deceitful mlecchas—outsiders who sought to harm him. In the midst of these trials, Candracūḍa journeyed to the sacred city of Kāśī, ostensibly as a pilgrim. There, he beheld a city rich in wealth and grain, and he was awestruck by its incomparable splendor. He heard tales of Sadānanda, a devoted worshipper of Satyadeva, and sought him out. With deep respect, Candracūḍa greeted him: “O king of the twice-born, salutations to you, Sadānanda, who are filled with great wisdom.” Sadānanda explained that, as the blessed Lord Janārdana—beloved of Lakṣmī—was pleased, He would bestow prosperity, offspring, and victory everywhere. The vow of Satyanārāyaṇa, he said, brings satisfaction to Śrīpati. He instructed Candracūḍa to construct an archway adorned with banana pillars and, in its midst, to have a beautiful altar prepared by the twice-born priests. “You should perform worship,” Sadānanda said, “with fragrances and offerings, filled with loving devotion.” Heeding these words, the king worshipped the deity in Kāśī. Empowered by this devotion, Candracūḍa obtained a sword capable of destroying his enemies’ forces. He went on to slay sixty bands of robbers, claiming great wealth from their defeat. Every month, on the full moon day, he performed the sacred rite just as prescribed. By the power of this vow, Candracūḍa became the lord of a hundred thousand villages, his reign flourishing through Satyanārāyaṇa’s grace. Thus concludes the chapter known as “The Uplifting of Candracūḍa,” part of the collected histories of the Kali Age in the Bhaviṣya Mahāpurāṇa. Meanwhile, in the forests, the Niṣādas—people who always carried wood—wandered ceaselessly. From time to time, they journeyed to the city of Kāśī to sell their forest wood. There, they saw Hari, surrounded by twice-born men and endowed with great wealth. Among them, they recognized the Brahmin who had once been destitute, now transformed and exceedingly prosperous. Filled with wonder, they asked him, “O brāhmaṇa, where has your prosperity come from? Where has your misfortune gone?