With deep reverence, the devotees bowed low, their bodies touching the earth, gratefully receiving the divine favor bestowed upon them. From this moment onward, the worship of Satyanārāyaṇa spread far and wide, permeating every corner of the world. In those days, there lived a king named Candracūḍa, renowned for his unwavering commitment to protect his people. Gentle in speech, peaceful, steadfast in purpose, and devoted to Nārāyaṇa, Candracūḍa was a ruler beloved by all. Yet, a fierce and powerful battle erupted, threatening his realm. Candracūḍa’s great army marched toward the city of Yama, and in the struggle, five thousand foot soldiers lost their lives, ascending to the city of heaven. Despite his virtue, Candracūḍa was beset by deceitful mlecchas who attacked him. Seeking respite, the king journeyed to Kāśī, under the guise of pilgrimage. As he entered the city, he marveled at its abundance of wealth and grain, astounded by its unsurpassed wonders. There, Candracūḍa heard of Sadānanda, a devoted worshipper of Satyadeva. Filled with admiration, he greeted Sadānanda, saying, “O king of the twice-born, salutations to you, Sadānanda, wise and noble.” Sadānanda explained, “As Janārdana, beloved of Lakṣmī, is pleased, he bestows prosperity, offspring, and victory everywhere. The vow of Satyanārāyaṇa brings satisfaction to Śrīpati.” Sadānanda described the ritual: “Construct an archway adorned with banana pillars, and in its midst, place a beautiful altar made by the twice-born. Worship with fragrances and offerings, filled with loving devotion.” Hearing this, Candracūḍa performed the worship of the deity in Kāśī with great faith. Empowered by the ritual, the noble king obtained a sword that destroyed his enemies. He slew sixty bands of robbers and gained great wealth from them. On every full moon day, Candracūḍa faithfully performed the rite according to its prescribed method. By the power of this vow, he became lord of a hundred thousand villages. Thus concludes the twenty-sixth chapter, entitled “The Uplifting of Candracūḍa,” from the section on the Kali Age’s histories in the Bhaviṣya Mahāpurāṇa. Meanwhile, the Niṣādas, who always carried wood, wandered through the forest. Sometimes, to sell their wood, they journeyed to Kāśī. There, they beheld Hari, attended by the twice-born and surrounded by great wealth. They saw a brāhmaṇa who had once been destitute but was now exceedingly prosperous. Curious, the Niṣādas asked him, “O brāhmaṇa, whence comes your prosperity? Where has your misfortune gone? Surely, no one attains happiness without the deity’s compassion. Teach us the proper method, with all its details, for the virtuous who are even-minded and helpful.” Thus questioned, the brāhmaṇa began to speak, recounting the procedure and the story: “He came to my hermitage and worshipped Satyanārāyaṇa. Listen, O Niṣāda-born, to what I told him. Take half a measure of wheat flour, well mixed with sugar and other ingredients. Bathe the deity with the five nectars, and worship with sandal and other offerings. Present fruits, flowers, incense, lamps, and water, both great and small. Yet know this: the Lord is not pleased by material offerings as much as by pure devotion.” And so, the wisdom and grace of Satyanārāyaṇa’s worship continued to uplift all who approached with sincerity and love.