No one can attain true happiness without compassion. With this understanding, the seekers approached the noble sage, recognizing him as worthy to instruct them in the proper method, with all its details. They addressed him with reverence, for he was virtuous, even-minded, and ever helpful—a model for all who seek the path. Thus questioned, the sage began to speak, explaining both the procedure and the story behind it. He recounted how a devotee had come to his hermitage and worshipped Satyanārāyaṇa with deep faith. “Whatever I told him,” the sage said, “listen to that, O Niṣāda-born.” He described the offerings: “Take half a measure of wheat flour, mix it well with sugar and other ingredients. After bathing the deity with the five nectars, worship Satyanārāyaṇa with sandalwood and other offerings, with various fruits, flowers, incense, lamps, and water—both great and small.” Yet, he emphasized, “He is not pleased by material offerings as much as by pure devotion.” The sage recalled how Janardana Himself rejected the royal honors arranged by Duryodhana, and how Sudama, though poor, offered grains of rice rare for humans. He spoke of the cowherd, the vulture, the merchant, the hunter, Hanuman, and Vibhishana—all who, through their devotion, reached the presence of Narayana and even today rejoice under His influence. He explained that one who obtains wealth through devotion rejoices on the banks of the Narmada. Through such worship, happiness is attained in this world, and ultimately one gains proximity to the Divine at the end. Inspired, the devotee went and told his companions about the greatness of serving Hari. In their worship of Satyanārāyaṇa, whatever they obtained from selling wood, they used for offerings. Resolving in their minds, they sold the wood and acquired the necessary items. With joy, they shared all the events from the beginning with the women. At the end of the story, bowing with devotion, they received grace. By the power of the worship, the Bhillas, together with their sons and wives, enjoyed pleasures as they wished. Even the poor and blind, O best of twice-born, found happiness. Through the king’s instruction, the virtuous one became fulfilled, just as the merchant did. The king of Manipur, Chandracuda, was renowned for his great fame. At that time, in Ratnapura, there lived a virtuous merchant, lord of a hundred thousand. He saw crowds of people delighting in various villages, heard Vedic teachings, and gatherings of singing and instrumental music. He said, “Let us rest here; I see a boat and am curious.” Crossing over the riverbank, he saw those skilled in wrestling games displaying their prowess. Having crossed himself, along with his ministers, he respectfully questioned the people: “What is being done here, O honorable ones, revered by the people?” The people replied that together with his relatives, the king—compassionate toward the people—was being honored. They explained, “One who desires wealth obtains riches; one who desires a son obtains an excellent child. By worshiping the truthful gods, a man attains all desires.” Hearing this, the merchant bowed down with reverence and spoke, expressing his wish to the assembly: “By your favor, may I obtain a son or a daughter.” The assembly replied, “May the fulfillment of your desire be yours.” The virtuous man then went to his own house, contemplating Hari in his mind. He performed various auspicious rites as appropriate, seeking to fulfill his heartfelt wish.